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Promoting mental health District offers free online classes By RoNNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com

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Supporting one another, at a distance Caroline G. Atkinson School teachers rode around Freeport in a caravan, visiting their students and honked in support, on March 26. Story, Page 12.

With schools scheduled to remain closed until April 15, the Freeport Union Free School District revamped its website to promote access to its online mental health services so students, staff and residents can take care of themselves during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the district’s homepage, residents can find links to relaxation techniques in the form of breathing exercises, yoga and meditation classes. The resources are provided through a partnership of the district’s Youth Empowerment Seminar program and the Inter national

Association for Human Values, an education organization that works with schools to create mental wellness programs for students and staff. The online relaxation courses are held six times a day on the IAHV’s Facebook page, at facebook.com/pg/skyschoolsusa/ videos/. There are four sessions in English, at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. There are two additional sessions in Spanish at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. The courses, taught bu IAHV instructors, are 30 minutes each. There will also be 20 additional stress management and wellness sessions available on Zoom, a chatroom-based app. The sesContinued on page 14

First responders on the front lines of the outbreak By RoNNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com

As the COVID-19 virus pandemic continues into April, Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and members of the village’s Coronavirus Task Force are working to ensure the village’s police and fire departments run safely and efficiently until the pandemic ends. As of press time, there were more than 7,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in Nassau County. According to the county Department of Health, there were 133 in Freeport. While three members of the police department and

one member of the fire department have tested positive for the virus, village officials said that none of the cases was serious and that those af fected are recovering and following proper quarantine protocols. “Our first responders are doing a great job on the front lines of all this,” Kennedy said. “They’re putting their health and their families’ health at risk to help others in need.” Freeport Police Chief Ray Horton, a task force member, said the current crisis reminds him of the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, when the police

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lease stay home. The finish line could keep getting pushed back if we don’t follow these guidelines. THoMAS JoHNSoN Chief, Freeport F.D.

department worked alongside other departments to get Freeport “up and running.” Although the police department has seen a drop

in calls, Horton said officers are out patrolling the village, especially where businesses and places of worship are still open. The police department is also assisting paramedics who are tending to and transporting the sick. To protect themselves, officers are wearing masks, goggles, gloves and other protective cl o t h i n g . H o r t o n s a i d department members are keeping track of equipment daily in case they start running low on supplies. While some officers have had to go into quarantine since the pandemic first began, Horton said that all h e a l t hy o f f i c e r s h ave

already been cleared to go back to work. “We’re doing our best to keep our officers’ health in mind,” Horton said. “With the support from the mayor and the task force ...as well as people staying in their home, we should be able to get through this.” Freeport Fire Department Chief Thomas Johnson agreed and urged residents to take social distancing seriously, which the fire department has had to embrace to protect the volunteer firefighters and members of the public. In keeping with federal Continued on page 3

UNFORTUNATELY, ORTHOPEDIC PAIN DOESN’T STOP IN A CRISIS.

With our new on-call only model, neither does the opportunity to receive care. Balancing the need to be there for our patients with the health and safety of our staff and community, we’re temporarily becoming an “on-call” practice – offering both in-person and telehealth visits – for urgent orthopedic needs only. If you think you have an urgent orthopedic issue, call Orlin & Cohen and a member of our team will work with you to assess whether you need immediate attention. It’s a new, creative approach to our practice: Because in this crisis, protecting each other should be everyone’s top priority.

In light of this broad accessibility to our services and for everyone’s safety, we are suspending our Merrick after-hours and weekend walk-in clinic for the duration of the crisis.

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continued from front page and state protocols, the Freeport Fire Department is sanitizing its firehouses at least once a day. Only five firefighters are allowed to be at the firehouses at any given time, and senior members have been placed on temporary leave, as they are especially susceptible to the COVID-19 virus, Johnson said. Whenever the firefighters are deployed, they wear masks, gloves and face shields to protect themselves, and only one firefighter is allowed to approach the property owner when they arrive. That firefighter is to speak to the property owner from the sidewalk when possible. Firefighters sterilize their equipment after every run. “We’re trying to get the job done efficiently and with as little exposure as possible,” Johnson said. “I really am in awe of how our volunteers are handling this situation.” Johnson also emphasized that regardless of the pandemic, the volunteers at the Freeport Fire Department would not hesitate during emergencies. “We will not let this affect how we act,” Johnson said. “ We’re not afraid to go out there. People are relying on us in what could be the worst moments of their lives.” Kennedy said that the fire and police departments receive updates on which houses have individuals who tested positive for the coronavirus, but he urged residents to make first responders aware if anyone in the household is sick when they call in. Kennedy said the village’s electric and water departments were also taking precautions to ensure the village receives essential services. Both departments have been split in half and separated to avoid too many people together at a time, and shifts and lunchrooms are being rotated as well. Kennedy said the measures were necessary to minimize absences should any employee contract the coronavirus. Above all, Kennedy and village officials urged Freeporters to stay home and practice social distancing to help end the pandemic. Kennedy said he knew this period of isolation would be tough. He was under self-quarantine in early March after he came into contact with someone who tested positive for the virus. “This is not a joke,” he said. “This is a serious matter. I know it’s a difficult situation to get accustomed to, but we need to follow the rules and regulations set in place.” “Things won’t go back to normal unless we start seeing a decrease in positive cases,” Johnson said. “Please stay home. The finish line could keep getting pushed back if we don’t follow these guidelines.”

Governor Cuomo extends stay-at-home directive Gov. Andrew Cuomo, speaking Sunday in Albany, extended a directive that keeps all non-essential workers at home through April 15. The order came as the total number of COVID-19 cases statewide reached more than 80,000 as of Wednesday. The USNS Comfort arrived in New York on Monday. It would not treat coronavirus patients, but rather would attend to other pressing cases to relieve pressure on New York City hospitals, a number of which are struggling to keep pace with the influx of COVID-19 patients. Some 76,000 retired medical professionals had volunteered to help treat patients, the governor said, praising their bravery.

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At press time, there were 133 coronavirus cases in Freeport, according to the Nassau County Department of Health. The county had more than 7,000 confirmed cases.

Notices from the Village of Freeport ■ COVID-19 testing locations are available at Winthrop Hospital: (929) 455-6409; and Jones Beach drive-through: (888) 364-3065. ■ Parking meter regulations in the village have been suspended effective March 23, 2020, until further notice.

■ Because the state Division of Motor Vehicles has closed, all licenses, non-drivers’ IDs and registrations with an expiration dates of March 1, 2020 or later will be extended.

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Officials urging people to stay home

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Crime watCh Arrests ■■ A■ woman,■ 59,■ of ■ Freeport,■ was■ arrested■ on■ March■ 10,■ at■ the■ Long■ Island■ Rail■ Road■ platform,■ for■ possession■ of ■ a■ controlled■substance.■ ■■ A■man,■50,■of ■Baldwin,■was■arrested■on■ March■14,■on■Westend■Avenue■and■Atlantic■ Avenue,■ for■ operating■ a■ motor■ vehicle■ while■under■the■influence.■ ■■ A■ man,■ 41,■ of ■ Jamaica■ Queens,■ was■ arrested■ on■ March■ 16,■ on■ North■ Main■ Street,■ for■ criminal■ possession■ of ■ a■ controlled■substance■and■criminal■possession■ of ■a■hypodermic■instrument.■ ■■ Two,■both■19,■of ■Freeport,■were■arrested■on■March■24,■near■South■Bergen■Place■ and■West■Merrick■Road,■for■robbery■after■ a■ victim■ identified■ both■ men■ near■ the■ vicinity.

Larceny ■■ On■ March■ 11,■ multiple■ victims■ reported■that■an■unknown■suspect■removed■the■ rims■and■tires■from■their■Honda■vehicles■ near■ Pine■ Street■ and■ South■ Long■ Beach■ Avenue.■

■■ On■ March■ 13,■ a■ store■ cashier■ on■ West■ Sunrise■ Highway■ reported■ that■ an■ unknown■ suspect■ entered■ the■ store■ and■ purchased■items■with■counterfeit■money.■ ■■ On■March■23,■a■male■suspect■wearing■a■ blue■ and■ orange■ Islanders■ hooded■ sweatshirt■ and■ gray■ pants■ stole■ from■ a■ retail■ store■ on■ East■ Sunrise■ Highway.■ The■ subject■fled■on■foot,■southbound■towards■Buffalo■Avenue.

Fraud ■■ On■ March■ 13,■ a■ victim■ reported■ that■ a■ man■called■her■phone■and■claimed■to■be■a■ federally■agent■investigating■her■for■multiple■charges.■He■knew■her■social■security■ number■ and■ instructed■ her■ to■ purchase■ gift■ cards■ to■ satisfy■ the■ charges.■ The■ victim■lost■more■than■$10,000. ■■ On■March■23,■a■Freeport■man■reported■ that■ an■ unknown■ person■ had■ used■ his■ identity■ to■ apply■ for■ a■ school■ loan■ to■ attend■Molloy■College■in■2017.

People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

Help with New York Guard appreciation packages The■ New■ York■ Guard■ Association■ wants■ to■ put■ together■ care■ packages■ for■ State■Guard■soldiers■who■are■currently■on■ active■ duty■ working■ with■ the■ National■ Guard■on■Operation■COVID-19. The■association■is■seeking■donations■to■ make■the■small■care■packages■to■show■its■ appreciation■ for■ the■ soldiers’■ hard■ work■ and■dedication.■Packages■will■also■be■sent■ to■ those■ working■ behind■ the■ scenes■ as■ well,■who■are■not■on■state■active■duty,■but■ are■volunteering■their■time■to■the■Guard. If ■you■or■a■company■that■you■work■with■ or■ work■ for■ are■ willing■ to■ make■ a■ mone-

tary■ donation,■ or■ to■ donate■ items■ such■ as■ chocolates,■ cookies,■ game■ cards,■ candies,■ that■would■be■greatly■appreciated. Association■ members■ are■ planning■ on■ making■ stickers■ that■ read■ “Thanks■ for■ your■Service,■Compliments■NYG■Association■and■company■name”■to■be■placed■on■ the■boxes. To■ donate■ items■ or■ money■ for■ the■ “morale■ boosting■ packages”■ send■ an■ email■ to■ admin@newyorkguardassociation.org. –Jeffrey Bessen

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Social services to county: We’re still open By TIMOTHY DENTON tdenton@liherald.com

Nassau■ County’s■ social■ services■ are■ open■ for■ business,■ despite■ the■ current■challenges.■That■was■County■ Executive■ Laura■ Curran’s■ message■as■she■gave■updates■on■the■current■ COVID-19■ situation■ across■ the■ county. Some■ personnel■ have■ been■ sent■ home,■ Curran■ said,■ but■ “all■ our■ desks■ [at■ the■ Department■ of ■ Social■ Services]■ are■ staffed.”■ Departments■ are■still■in■the■process■of ■making■the■ adjustments■ necessary■ to■ protect■ both■ clients■ and■ employees,■ but■ every■department■is■prepared■to■support■ the■ needs■ of ■ the■ county’s■ 1.4■ million■residents,■she■said.■ Timothy Denton/Herald In■the■interim,■the■county■was■in■ Nassau COuNTY ExECuTIvE Laura Curran, the■ process■ of ■ working■ out■ alterna- right, and Commissioner of Health Dr. Lawrence tives■to■procedures■that,■according■to■ Eisenstein addressed mental health concerns New■ York■ state■ law,■ mandated■ faceWednesday morning at a news conference in to-face■ meetings.■ And■ Medicare■ Eisenhower Park. agreed■ on■ Tuesday■ to■ extend■ coverage■ for■ mental■ health■ providers■ via■ Lawrence■ Eisenstein,■ commissioner■ of ■ telemedicine,■she■said■—■a■first. the■county■Department■of ■Health. “While■ we’re■ dealing■ with■ people’s■ Nunziata■ said■ her■ department■ has■ physical■ health,■ I’m■ also■ concerned■ with■ changed■ some■ of ■ its■ protocols■ to■ reflect■ their■ mental■ health,”■ Curran■ said.■ “Peothe■ need■ to■ avoid■ close■ contact.■ Docuple■ who■ are■ already■ dealing■ with■ depresments■ will■ no■ longer■ be■ dropped■ off ■ in■ sion■ can■ go■ to■ a■ very■ dark■ place”■ when■ person,■for■example,■but■will■be■deposited■ confronted■ with■ a■ crisis■ of ■ this■ magniin■sliding■drawers.■ tude,■she■said.■“And■even■people■who■don’t■ But■ whether■ residents■ need■ food■ have■ a■ history■ of ■ depression■ can■ find■ stamps,■emergency■housing■or■any■of ■her■ themselves■overwhelmed. departments’■ services,■ “We■ are■ there,”■ Curran■ also■ spoke■ of ■ the■ difficulties■ she■ said,■ emphatically■ echoing■ Curran’s■ faced■ by■ recovering■ addicts■ of ■ all■ stripes■ message. who■had■been■using■schools■and■churches■ Perez■advised■residents■to■“take■breaks■ for■ meeting■ places,■ until■ the■ governor’s■ from■all■the■news■coverage,”■which■can■be■ declarations■ this■ past■ week■ limiting■ the■ overwhelming,■ especially■ for■ children.■ number■of ■people■who■could■meet■in■one■ “Talk■to■your■children■factually■but■calmplace.■ But■ many■ venues■ had■ already■ ly.”■ And■ for■ those■ with■ existing■ mental■ closed■ their■ doors■ to■ outside■ organiza- health■issues,■she■underscored■the■importions. tance■ of ■ keeping■ up■ treatment.■ For■ anyCurran■ stressed■ the■ need■ for■ stability■ one■ needing■ immediate■ help,■ she■ recomin■the■face■of ■the■disruptions■to■work■and■ mended■ calling■ the■ county’s■ mental■ personal■schedules■that■many■now■face■as■ health■hotline■at■(516)■227-TALK■(8255). they■ transition■ from■ office,■ school■ or■ job■ Reynolds,■ whose■ organization■ has■ site■ to■ home.■ “Keep■ a■ regular■ schedule,■ weathered■ many■ major■ crises,■ from■ the■ and■ stick■ to■ it”■ she■ suggested.■ “Working■ global■ Spanish■ flu■ pandemic■ of ■ 1918■ hurfrom■home■can■lead■to■anxiety.■When■fam- ricane■ Sandy,■ said■ his■ chief ■ concern■ was■ ily■members■distract■you,■just■say,■‘I’m■at■ the■ speed■ with■ which■ mental■ health■ work.’” issues■have■arisen,■as■well■as■their■severiCurran■ also■ recommended■ exercise,■ ty.■“With■Sandy,■it■took■a■couple■of ■weeks■ especially■ in■ any■ of ■ the■ county’s■ numer- before■we■began■to■see■some■of ■the■things■ ous■ parks.■ Parks■ are■ not■ only■ ideal■ loca- we’re■seeing■now■after■just■a■few■days.” tions■ to■ practice■ social■ distancing,■ she■ Residents■ are■ not■ only■ hoarding■ toile■ said;■ fresh■ air■ and■ exercise■ are■ keys■ to■ paper■ and■ ground■ beef.■ “Addicts■ are■ maintaining■health. hoarding■heroin,”■he■said.■The■problem■is■ Finally,■ Curran■ said■ that■ “small■ kind- that■ “they■ buy■ enough■ to■ last■ them■ for■ a■ nesses■ go■ a■ long■ way”■ in■ easing■ the■ ten- week■ and■ end■ up■ doing■ it■ all■ in■ a■ weeksions■ brought■ on■ by■ isolation■ and■ uncer- end.”■The■result■has■been■a■spike■in■overtainty.■ “If ■ you■ bought■ too■ much■ toilet■ doses.■ According■ to■ the■ N.Y.■ State■ Health■ paper,■ and■ your■ neighbor■ didn’t■ buy■ Department,■ the■ opioid■ crisis■ in■ Nassau■ enough■ —■ give■ them■ some.”■ Such■ kind- County■ has■ “significantly■ worsened”■ nesses■ make■ both■ people■ feel■ better,■ she■ since■ the■ beginning■ of ■ the■ year,■ with■ 6.5■ said. overdoses■per■100,000■residents.■■“And■this■ Curran■was■joined■by■county■Commis- was■ already■ Ground■ Zero■ for■ the■ opioid■ sioner■of ■Social■Services■Nancy■Nunziata;■ crisis,”■he■said. Director■ of ■ Community■ Services,■ Omaya■ People■with■prescriptions■for■pain■medPerez;■ and■ Dr.■ Jeffrey■ Reynolds,■ chief ■ ication■face■similar■fears,■he■said.■“Many■ executive■ officer■ of ■ FCA■ (Family■ and■ turn■to■alcohol■as■the■most■effective■alterChildren’s■ Association),■ as■ well■ as■ Dr.■ native.”

On March 20, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that “federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of New York to supplement states, tribes and local recovery efforts” in areas that have been affected by the coronavirus. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is urging all local hospitals, nonprofits and municipalities to “dedicate staff to apply for this very important FEMA disaster assistance.” Laura FEMA reimbursements will fund actions retroactive to Jan. 20 that relate to “saving lives, protecting public health and safety, preventing damage to public health and safety and preventing damage to public and private property.”

Potential applicants must complete a webinar via WebEx. The webinar has a brief application process that can be found at https://bit. ly/2UDpC87. “We are experiencing an unprecedented situation that is causing an extraordinary financial burden on our local economy, especially essential operations throughout the County. I am strongly recommending all eligible organizations join this webinar as the first step to applying for the assistance available in order Curran to keep these essential operations going through this pandemic. We will continue to work with our state and federal partners to get as much support as possible,” said Nassau County Executive Laura Curran in a release.

County seeking comment on business activity Courtesy World Health Organization

Tips on how soap destroys the coronavirus By DAVID LAROUSERIE, ERIC DEDIER and AUDREY LAGADEC A virus is a core of genetic material encased in a protective membrane. The virus reproduces itself by infecting other cells. The membrane is made up of molecules with weak connections. On contact with water, the membrane’s molecules adhere to each other to repel the water. Surfactants like soap, chemically similar to the membrane’s lipids, lead to the destruction of the virus’ protective envelope. A lipid is a soluble biomolecule.

Alcohol

Hand sanitizers with at least 60 percent alcohol — or alcohol itself of the same or greater strength — cause the coronavirus’ proteins to deteriorate, as well as weakening the cohesion of the membrane, because the envelope does not work to repel alcohol as actively as it does water. Pall Thordarson, of Australia’s University of New South Wales, explained that “hand sanitizers and soap are equally efficacious.” –Le Monde, March 24

Let us Know News Brief items including awards, honors, promotions and other tidbits about local residents are welcome. Photographs may be emailed as well. Deadline for submissions is noon Thursday, week prior to publication. Send to rreyes@liherald.com

Nassau County’s Coronavirus Economic Advisory Council is asking business owners to fill out a confidential survey to gauge how the COVID-19 outbreak is hurting small, medium and big businesses throughout the county. Survey data will be sent to state officials, including Governor Cuomo, to ensure that Long Island receives future assistance dollars that it might be entitled to, Kevin Law, executive director of the Long Island Association, said Friday during a LIA webinar to help businesses survive the coronavirus outbreak. County Executive Laura Curran created the advisory council, and appointed Hofstra University President Stuart Rabinowitz and Nassau Industrial Development Agency Chairman Richard Kessel to head it up.

The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete, and asks questions on how the COVID-19 outbreak has affected businesses’ employees, finances and operations. “Working together as a business community will be critical to our future success once the crisis subsides,” said Kessel, who added that the IDA is reviewing proposals from development firms to advise the county on economic recovery. The survey may be found at hofstra. edu/economicimpact, with responses due by April 1. For more, go to nassauida.org. For more, check liherald.com for daily updates. –Scott Brinton

New Horizon Counseling offers help during crisis New Horizon Counseling Center in Valley Stream, one of the region’s leading nonprofit behavioral health organizations, is available seven days a week to provide support and counseling during the coronavirus crisis. New Horizon offers a “full plate of services,” including services for adults, teenagers and families. The center takes a “compassionate, patient-centered” approach to counseling. Particularly important during this time, New Horizon offers telemedicine, via telephone or telehealth. A statement by New Horizon reads:

“We are navigating uncharted territory, and in times like these, many of us are suffering. It’s important to understand that we are not helpless. Now more than ever, it’s so important to maintain a connection. New Horizon Counseling is your lifeline to your emotional health. Social distancing and quarantine don’t have to mean lack of connection. Reach out to the New Horizon team and let us support and empower you during this critical time.” To reach New Horizon, call (516) 569-6600. –Scott Brinton

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MY FAVORITE RECIPE

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Cooking in a time of COVID By TIMOTHY DENTON tdenton@liherald.com

With families beginning to feel the early stages of cabin fever, preparing a meal together can be one of the easiest and most enjoyable of pastimes. Starting this week, the Seaford and Wantagh Herald-Citizen newspapers invite readers to share their favorite recipes or meals — or their experiences cooking together as their families have sheltered in place. To start the series, here is a longtime favorite.

Paglia e fieno alla ghiotta (Straw and wheat gourmand style)

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cONSTrucTION ON THE Belmont Park reconstruction project last week.

Belmont construction on halt since the groundbreaking is truly incredible, and is a credit to all of the construction workers that have been Construction on the Belmont Park there every day,” he continued. “Those redevelopment project grinded to a halt workers are all part of our community, on March 27, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo and we want them safe and healthy.” announced that all “non-essential” conAs of last month, almost all of the struction would stop to maintain social arena’s foundation was installed, and distancing. The project was Anthony Lopez, senior projexpected to be completed in ect manager for Manhattantime for the 2021 - 22 hockey based Sterling Project Develseason. opment said he expected the In his announcement, the majority of the steel and the governor defined essential roof to be installed by the construction as projects that summer. are “necessary to protect the “By the summertime of health and safety of the this year,” he vowed at the occupants, or to continue a time, “you’re going to see a project if it would be unsafe fully-developed building.” to allow it to remain A n ew s u b s t at i o n t o undone.” The term includes power the arena was also work on bridges, roads, tranabout 60 to 70 percent comsit facilities, utilities, hospiplete at the end of February, tals, health care facilities, lOu according to Peter Montalvo, a f fo rd abl e h o u s i n g a n d laMOrIEllO the associate project managhomeless shelters. er of PSEG, and construcPresident and All other projects would tion on a new full-time be put on pause until April general manager, Elmont Long Island Rail 21. New York Islanders Road station was expected to The Belmont Park projbegin in the spring. LIRR ect, meanwhile, includes the officials have worked on the construction of an 18,000-seat arena for station’s design since last fall, Hector the New York Islanders hockey fran- Garcia, the railroad’s senior director of chise, a 250-room hotel, a community external affairs, said, and the Metropolicenter, commercial office space and tan Transportation Authority board 350,000 square feet of retail space. approved a $65 million contract for the “We support Gov. Cuomo’s efforts to station’s construction at the end of Janeliminate the COVID-19 virus,” Lou uary. Lamoriello, Islanders president and genThe south platform, serving easteral manager, said in a statement, call- bound trains, was to be completed by ing Cuomo “the driving force behind the October 2021, with the north platform construction of the Belmont Park arena. finished a year later. “The progress that has been made

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hose workers are all part of our community, and we want them safe and healthy.

Despite the elaborate name, this recipe is surprisingly easy to make and only takes about a half-hour start to finish. It is visually beautiful, delicious, and the name alone makes it sound as if the cook has been slaving over a hot stove all day. And even very young children can help in its preparation. For four to six:

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SIMPlE, DElIcIOuS aND quick – Paglia e Fieno alla Ghiotta is a perfect dish for family cooking.

Ingredients ■ One medium white or yellow onion ■ 4-6 oz. ham, pancetta, or other smoked or cured pork product, according to taste ■ 1-2 cups white mushrooms ■ 8 tablespoons butter ■ 1-2 cups heavy cream ■ Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ■ One package each yellow and spinach fettucine ■ (Mushrooms, meat and onions should be in roughly equal proportions, but feel free to adjust quantities according to taste.)

Preparation In an 8-quart stockpot, enough cold water to cook all the pasta. (If you are using fresh pasta, you will have to do the spinach pasta separately, because it cooks more quickly) When the water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and all the pasta. Cooking the pasta uncovered and in as little water possible gives the cook better control over the final texture, which should be al dente — cooked, but firm to the bite. When the pasta is done, add cold water to halt the cooking process and drain. While the water is boiling, dice the onion, ham or pancetta and the mushrooms. In a large skillet that can later hold all the ingredients, including the pasta, melt all the butter over medium-high heat. When the foam begins to subside, add the onions. Sauté until just translucent.

Add the mushrooms and sauté for about a minute until they just begin to soften. Reduce heat and sprinkle lightly with salt. When the mushrooms begin to produce liquid, or “sweat” (which happens very quickly), turn up the heat. Add the meat and cream. If the sauce needs thickening, add freshly grated cheese

To serve

Put the sauce in a bowl and set aside. Add all the noodles to the skillet and half the sauce. Mix thoroughly. Pour into a serving dish. Make an indentation in the center and pour in the remaining sauce. Sprinkle liberally with freshly grated cheese and freshly ground pepper to taste. Note: Pancetta is much saltier than most ham, so you may need to adjust the salt used in the recipe accordingly. Once you get the hang of this lovely dish, you can prepare the sauce in the time it takes to cook the pasta, while other family members prepare salad. Children too young to help with the chopping can stir the sauce or monitor the noodles. In Italy, pasta is nearly always the first course in a multi-course meal that is eaten with the whole family at mid-day. This would go well with almost any roast or grilled meat dish, except very strongly flavored ones like petti di pollo alla senese. Served with a mixed salad, it can also be a meal in itself. Enjoy! Got a favorite? Send your recipes and any photos to tdenton@liherald.com. Adapted from “The Classic Italian Cookbook,” by Marcella Hazan

Physical, mental impact of coronavirus

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — April 2, 2020

By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

Health officials continue to place a strong emphasis on the physical and mental wellbeing of the community as coronavirus cases continue to soar across Nassau County, leading to fear and a lot of unanswered questions. As of press time on Monday, the county had more than 2,400 confirmed cases. Overall, there have been nine coronavirus-related deaths in the county.

Flattening the curve’

Dr. Adhi Sharma, the medical director for Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, described the influx of patients to the facility as “nonstop,” but said the community can do its part to help keep coronavirus cases down by heeding the warnings of health professionals. “I can’t stress how important social distancing is,” Sharma said. “We have two full units full of sick people, so it’s not overblown. This is an extreme situation.” Sharma said it was against policy to comment on the number of cases the hospital has and how many people are being tested. He did note, however, that physicians are keeping patients who are suspected of having the virus or confirmed to have it in a different environment than others. According to Sharma, people practicing social distancing and frequently washing their hands is the best way to flatten the curve of cases and could help against health officials’ forecast that the peak of the illness in the U.S. may be more than a month away. He added that people can contract the illness and start spreading it instantly despite not feeling symptoms for as long as five to six days. While the majority of patients who die from the virus tend to be senior citizens, Sharma noted, it does not mean that younger people are immune. “If people think their age is going to protect them, they may be in for a horrible surprise if they contract the virus,” he said. Sharma said that anyone who feels mildly ill should self-isolate rather than go to hospitals or doctor’s offices, which are inundated with sick people because of the virus and it being flu season. He added that if a person exhibits symptoms and feels that they should get tested because there is an at-risk person at home, they should call ahead and make an appointment. Doctors do not recommend retesting after a person is diagnosed with coronavirus because they want to conserve tests. Sharma said the wait time for results has improved because the hospital was initially sending tests out to a lab in North Carolina, but now sends one to a high-volume lab in New Jersey, and may soon be able to send tests to Mount Sinai in Manhattan, which could make results available daily. Sharma added that he was proud to see the staff at MSSN step up during a

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time of crisis. “It’s been an amazing thing to see how people are banding together, working together and putting themselves in the line of fire,” he said, “and the dedication and commitment is really heartwarming.”

The mental toll

Anthony Santella worked in downtown Manhattan during the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, and was a student at Tulane University in New Orleans at the height of Hur ricane Sandy. Now an associate professor of public health at Hofstra University, he said he plans to use those experiences to help others cope. “While I don’t have any formal education in emergency pre paredness and response,” he said, “it has Dr. Adhi guided the work that I do and the response I have to man-made or natural disasters.” Santella is using his training in public health and infectious diseases to help younger people understand the pandemic. He developed two free webinars, one for children and teens in elementary and middle school on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m., and the other for high school students on Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m. The webinars, which Santella is conducing alongside his two nieces, who are 12 and 10 respectively, will feature a half hour information session about what the coronavirus is, followed by a question and answer session. Those looking to register can do so at anthonyjsantella.com. William Sanderson, a professor of psychology at Hofstra and the director of its anxiety and depression clinic for two decades, said he is taking a threepronged approach to helping his students. Sanderson said he is telling them to keep the risk in perspective and realize

that not everyone who contracts the virus will die, to limit their media and social media intake significantly while sticking to a few sources for information so that it is not overwhelming, and to keep a normal routine as much as they can. To practice social distancing, Sanderson communicates with students and colleagues via Zoom video chat, and has fostered a positive message for them. “This will change and this will go away,” he said of the virus. “It will certainly leave a lasting impact like 9/11 did and like Hurricane Sandy did. It may even be more profound than either of those two, but engaging in a c t iv i t i e s a n d l o o k i n g toward the future will be helpful.” Psycholo gist Dr. Paul Sharma Engel, of Oceanside, said he is now treating patients over the phone or via video chat and noted that while there have been some adjustments, most have found it helpful to continue to be able to speak with him. Engel is part of Queens Long Island Community Services, a counseling program under the umbrella of the Flushing Jewish Community Counsel. He speaks with clients from temples and churches in Nassau and Queens, including the Oceanside Lutheran Church and the First United Methodist Church in Oceanside. Engel said he has witnessed a range of reactions to the virus, and has noticed that a large number of people are depressed and agitated. He said fear over the virus, a loss of income due to work closings and anxiety among those who are not used to being homebound have been the most common issues he has seen. He added that he tries to keep the video and phone conversations at the routine time he met with patients in-person before the outbreak.

“I stress the idea of doing some sort of exercise, maintaining a good diet and getting rest,” he said. “Those things are essential and also what’s important is to reach out and interact with people, if not in person, then through the various technological ways you can.”

Banding together

Though businesses are being hurt by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ruling that they can only offer takeout, it did not stop Bonbino’s Pizza, on Lawson Boulevard in Oceanside, from delivering free food to the staff at MSSN on March 18. “They did so unsolicited,” said Joe Calderone, the hospital’s senior vice president of communications. “I think that the community is seeing that the health care workers here are on the front line of this crisis.” Calderone said he was grateful to the pizza shop and to his staff for rising to the occasion during a crisis. Two weeks ago, a crew of workers moved the hospital’s oncology infusion center to conference areas on the first floor so that the existing space could be used to house coronavirus patients. Another conference area was also converted to a sleeping area for the staff. “This has been an all hands on deck situation and every staf f member knows that this is a crisis that we really haven’t seen in our lifetime before,” he said. Sharma said the community needs to stick together, and that if people wash their hands and practice social distancing, things can return to normal soon. “Times of crisis are times when Americans do their best,” he said. “They band together and show the strength that they have as a community. We’ll get through this like we have every other crisis, and we’ll find the bright light on the other side, hopefully in a few weeks. If people take this seriously and do the right thing, we can flatten the curve.”

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Closed doors for recovery groups By TIMOTHY DENTON

Laura Curran’s mental health tips

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While many agencies across the state and county are focused on the physical and financial impact of the COVID-19 virus, the mental health of the county’s 1.36 million residents is just as critically important. And recovery groups of all kinds have felt the impact of social distancing and closed doors more than most. Speaking at a news conference in Eisenhower Park on March 19, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran spoke of the difficulties faced by recovering addicts of all varieties who had mainly been using schools and churches for meeting places, until Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s declarations limiting the number of people who could meet in one place. But many venues had already closed their doors to outside organizations. “None of my regular meetings are happening now,” said one longtime AA member who attends weekly meetings in Seaford, Wantagh, Levittown and Bellmore. “I found one in Wantagh that I hadn’t been to before, but it’s been suspended now, too.” In normal times, Nassau County has more than 700 AA meetings a week, with about 30 in Seaford and Wantagh. Other recovery groups besides AA have been similarly hard hit. Meetings are a key tool for many recovering addicts and are especially important for those just beginning to live without their substances of choice. “I’m really worried about the people just coming out of rehabs or treatment centers,” the AA member said. Like many in the various fellowships, he requested that his name not be used. “They’re the most vulnerable, and the tools of recovery are new to them and pretty confusing. Without a regular support group, and especially with the extra stress of the coronavirus, I think a lot of them are going to have a rough time.” Groups have coped in a variety of ways, he said. Some smaller groups have sought out alternative venues, including parks. Others have set up conference calls or meetings via Google Hangouts or Skype. The various fellowships’ local websites contain information on call-in numbers and access codes. Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, chief executive officer of FCA (Family and Children’s Association) echoed both Curran and the AA member’s concerns. The FCA sponsors prog rams for recovering addicts and has shelters throughout Nassau County, including one in Wantagh. Reynolds, whose organization has weathered many major crises in its 135 years, from the global Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 to Hurricane Sandy, said his chief concern was the speed with which mental health issues have arisen, as well as their severity. “With Sandy, it took a couple of weeks before we began to see some of the things we’re seeing now after just a few days,” he said. Residents are hoarding not only toilet

■ Keep a regular schedule. If you work at home, maintain a professional, businesslike attitude during your normal work hours. ■ Limit your news intake. Too much exposure to bad news can cause or worsen depression or anxiety. ■ Exercise. Parks are open, and the weather is warming up.

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Nassau COuNTY ExECuTIvE Laura Curran and Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein addressed mental health concerns at a news conference March 18. paper and ground beef. “Addicts are staffed” at the Department of Social hoarding heroin,” Reynolds said. The Services. Departments are still in the problem, he said, is that “they buy process of making the adjustments necenough to last them for a week and end essary to protect clients and employees, up doing it all in a weekend.” The result but every department is prepared to has been a spike in overdoses. Accord- support the needs of the county’s 1.4 ing to the state Department million residents, she said. of Health, the opioid crisis In the interim, the counin Nassau County has “sigty was in the process of nificantly worsened” since working out alternatives to the beginning of the year, procedures that, according with 6.5 overdoses per to state law, mandated face100,000 residents. “And this to-face meetings. And Mediwas already ground zero for care agreed last week to the opioid crisis,” he said. extend coverage for mental People with prescriphealth providers via teletions for pain medication medicine, she said — a first. face similar fears, Reynolds Even for those not dealsaid, adding, “Many turn to ing with directly with menalcohol as the most effective tal health issues like addicalternative.” tion, the contagion has Treatment centers were caused high levels of anxiencountering unforeseen ety and stress. Cur ran difficulties as well. “A large emphasized the need for stapart of our population has bility in the face of the disbeen mandated to us by the ruptions of work and percourts,” said Susan Klein, susaN KLEIN sonal schedules that many program director at South- Program director, now face as they transition east Nassau Guidance Cenfrom office, school or job ter in Seaford. “They’re Southeast Nassau site to home. “Keep a reguworried they won’t have Guidance Center lar schedule, and stick to access to the lab facilities or it,” she suggested. “Working other ways of maintaining from home can lead to anxicompliance.” Failure to do so might ety. When family members distract you, expose such clients to legal penalties, just say, ‘I’m at work.’” since treatment has been ordered in Curran also recommended exercise, some cases in lieu of fines or jail time. especially in any of the county’s numerThe guidance center is an outpatient ous parks. Parks are not only ideal locafacility with offices in Wantagh and Lev- tions to practice social distancing, she ittown, as well as Klein’s Seaford facili- said; fresh air and exercise are keys to ty. “A lot of what we do can be done by maintaining health. phone,” she said. “We’ve been doing Finally, Curran said that “small kindindividual counseling by phone, and nesses go a long way” in easing the tenhave been working this week to set up sions brought on by isolation and uncerteleconferencing for our group ses- tainty. sions.” Curran was joined at the news conDespite the challenges the spread of ference by Nancy Nunziata, the county coronavirus has created Nassau Coun- commissioner of social services; Directy’s mental health services remain open tor of Community Services Omayra for business,. Perez; Reynolds; and Nassau County Some personnel have been sent home, Health Commissioner Dr. Lawrence Curran said, but “all our desks are Eisenstein.

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lot of what we do can be done by phone. We’ve been … working this week to set up teleconferencing for our group sessions.

■ Be kind. Look for opportunities to help one another. “If you bought too much toilet paper, and your neighbor doesn’t have any, give them a couple of rolls,” Curran advised. “It’ll help both of you feel better.” Source: Nassau County Executive Laura Curran

Mental health and recovery resources ■ Nassau County mental health hotline: (516) 227-TALK (8255). ■ Alcoholics Anonymous Intergroup: (516) 292-3040 or www. infonassau-aa.org ■ The Intergroup office is closed, but it is maintaining 24/7 phone service via call forwarding. ■ Narcotics Anonymous Intergroup: (516) 898-9500 or www. nassauna.org ■ Gamblers Anonymous Intergroup (855) 222-5542 or www.longisland-ga.com Nunziata said her department had changed some of its protocols to reflect the need to avoid close contact. Documents will no longer be dropped off in person, for example, but will be deposited in sliding drawers. But whether residents need food stamps, emergency housing or any of her departments’ services, “We are there,” she said, emphatically echoing Curran’s message. Perez advised residents to “take breaks from all the news coverage,” which can be overwhelming, especially for children. “Talk to your children factually but calmly,” she said. And for those with existing mental health issues, she underscored the importance of keeping up treatment. For anyone needing immediate help, she recommended calling the county’s mental health hotline, (516) 227-TALK (8255).

Calls to support hospital, health care providers

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — April 2, 2020

Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and Hempstead Town Medical Director Dr. David Neubert called on U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to support their request to deploy the National Disaster Medical System to the Town of Hempstead during the coronavirus pandemic. The of ficials, who co-chair the town’sCoronavirus Task Force, said that deploying NDMS personnel into COVID19 “hotspots” could augment current disaster response. According to the Nassau County Department of Health, as of March 29, Hempstead Town had nearly 2,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases, the most of any municipality in Nassau and Suffolk counties. According to the system’s website, more than 5,000 medical professionals can be counted on to “protect health and augment healthcare systems to stabilize patients and save lives.” As hospitals across the region are pushed to the limit in the fight against coronavirus, officials said the service could be an invaluable supplement to burdened health care providers, and potentially save more lives. NDMS was last deployed in Hempstead after Superstorm Sandy. “The NDMS comprises medical professionals from across the nation who are ready when disaster strikes,” said Neubert, who is a member of NDMS. “I am confident that the talented NDMS

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Hempstead town officials called on U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand to support their request to deploy the National Disaster Medical System to the Town of Hempstead during the coronavirus pandemic. system can help support our healthcare needs during this time to help protect public health and save lives.” If activated, NDMS could set up hospital tents and provide supplies and other resources to augment pandemic response on the local level. According to the system, teams are often deployed for 14 days

or longer, “and stay until local medical resources have recovered or are being supplemented by other organizations.” “We truly hope and pray that efforts to flatten the COVID-19 curve are successful as soon as possible,” Clavin said, “but as strong and capable as our healthcare system is, it is already being tested to its

limits. We need to act now to ensure that no patient will be left behind. “We firmly believe that the NDMS can provide a vital boost for our healthcare providers, but we need our federal representatives to deploy them right away.” –Alyssa Seidman

In a world full of chaos we yearn for security and stability. Even in this most difficult of times, let us all find joy in the sweetness that imbues our life during Passover and Easter. Hold onto the tHe licc food pantry is holding an emergency food drive to feed those in need during the pandemic.

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Drive-through testing open at Jones Beach By TimoThy DenTon tdenton@liherald.com

Gov. Andrew Cuomo made good on his pledge on March 21 to open a drive-through testing facility for the COVID-19 virus at Jones Beach. The facility, which opened at the west end of the park, is one of four testing facilities the state Department of Health is slated to open in the coming days. The other three will be in Suffolk County, Rockland County and on Staten Island. Although the governor described the Jones Beach facility as “drive through,” residents must still call for appointments before testing. Those who believe they may have symptoms of the virus should call the COVID-19 hotline at 1-888-364-3065 to arrange for a test. It was unclear which test method would be used or how long it would take to receive the results. At the same time, the governor spoke of some of the challenges the state faces, particularly the shortage of hospital beds. The state has a total of about 53,000 hospital beds, including about 3,000 beds in intensive care facilities, according to Cuomo. But DOH projections drawn from the experiences of other countries suggest that the state will need at least 110,000 beds, including as many as 37,000 ICU beds, he said. Mt. Sinai South Nassau Hospital, serving the county’s south coast, has a capacity of 455 beds at its main Oceanside facility and operates two additional facilities in Long Beach and Wantagh. To meet the need for additional beds, the state is considering measures that include increasing the allowed capacity of individual hospital rooms and construction of temporary facilities.

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TesTing appeareD To proceed smoothly last week — the second day of drive-through testing at the west end of Jones Beach State Park. The TesTs were administered inside the vehicles to reduce exposure to both patients and testers.

Clavin calls for moratorium on school taxes In the face of massive lay-offs and rising interest rates, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Donald Clavin on Thursday asked N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo to issue an executive order deferring the second round of 2019-20 school tax payments to June 11 from May 11. As Cuomo ordered a hike in mandatory lay-offs to 75 percent from 50 percent for most businesses on Thursday, Clavin sought breathing room for the township’s beleaguered residents and businesses. The move was also prompted by the large number of senior citizens — the group most susceptible to the COVID-19 virus — who pay their taxes in person. “We’ve been reaching out to the governor and asking him to keep doing what he’s been doing — lead,” Clavin said. “We believe he will [issue the order].” The first round of school taxes has already been collected. The second round represents about 65 percent of the total the town will collect this fiscal year. “You can pay by credit card, by phone or online — you can even send us a letter,” said Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, who joined Clavin. “But about 55,000 people — mainly seniors — still prefer to pay in person.” The building where residents normally pay their taxes was closed because of the virus. But to underscore her point, Driscoll indicated the two collection booths behind the podium, where drivers continued to pay their taxes as she spoke. “Thousands of taxpayers, especially senior citizens, are arriving at our offices recounting their con-

cerns over exposure to the deadly virus,” Driscoll said. “We can tell you on a first-hand basis that senior citizens are the largest group of taxpayers who exercise the in-person payment option for … tax purposes. Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, whom Clavin tapped to coordinate the town’s response to the virus, outlined some of the additional measures the town has taken in response to the crisis. “We’re probably one of the only townships in the state that has a complete operational emergency medical facility,” he said. “Our most important mission is to keep everyone safe,” he said. At the same time, D’Esposito described the devastation to local businesses as “scary. Restaurants that were booming businesses just a few weeks ago are now only doing take-out and delivery,” he said. With the start of widespread testing this week, the number of positive cases has increased dramatically, and with them, governments at all levels are beginning to feel pressure to grant tax relief. Even the Internal Revenue Service, whose indomitability is proverbial, has agreed to waive penalties and interest on federal income taxes until July 15, provided taxpayers file their returns by April 15. California and Maryland have also granted limited tax relief. California Gov. Gavin Newsome pushed back the state’s filing deadline by 60 days, according to news reports; and Maryland has eased payment requirements on some forms of business tax.

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Town of hempsTeaD Supervisor Donald Clavin, left, and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito outline their request of Gov. Andrew Cuomo for a deferral of school taxes.

Former fire captain dies from COVID-19 virus

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Christopher Loche, 49, of Amityville, died on March 25 due to complications from the coronavirus. He was a member and formerCaptain of Truck Co. #1 for the Freeport Fire Department. He was also a member of the Dead End Kids Tournament Team, former Fire Council warden, and executive secretary for Fire Council for the Freeport Fire Department. He worked as a sales executive for Underwriters Laboratories. Loche was the devoted father of Ryan, 20, and Kaitlyn, 16, loving companion of Meredith Meyka and dear brother of Richard and Tom. Loche first felt sick in midMarch when he contracted the COVID-19 virus. Although he Courtesy Ryan Loche/GoFundMe showed signs of improvement, he soon ended up at a nearby hospital Christopher LoChe, 49, died from the COVIDin critical condition, where he 19 virus. He leaves behind his two children, Ryan later died. and Kaitlyn. Loche was a single father, which leaves his two children to handle Those interested in donating to the their family’s mortgage payment and Loche family can do so at: https://www. bills. The family has set up a GoFundMe gofundme.com/f/loche-family-support. page to help ease their burden. As of the A memorial service for Loche will be time of press, the page has raised more held at a later date. Interment was at St. than $75,000. Charles Cemetery, in East Farmingdale.

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Freeport celebrates Henry Enders’ 95th birthday The Freeport Fire Department held a caravan to celebrate Henry Enders’ 95th birthday on March 28. Enders is the oldest member of the Freeport Fire Department, having served the Village of Freeport for more than 71 years. “Henry is one guy we all look up to,” said Chief Thomas Johnson. “To serve for

so long is an inspiration to everyone.” Fire trucks led the caravan as neighbors and fellow firefighters visited Enders and his family at their home and honked in gratitude for his long service to the village. Several members of the caravan also stopped by and sang happy birthday to Enders as they wished him well through the pandemic.

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Atkinson teachers cheer on students Caroline G. Atkinson School students received a surprise on March 26 when several teachers drove around Freeport in a caravan to wave to their students and cheer them on through the pandemic. Some of the teachers who participated in the car parade were Susan McDonald, Gabriela Farruggio, Kerri Albarano and Jennifer Ann. The teachers honked their horns and put up signs on their cars to encourage their students, and some students even prepared signs to thank the teachers for their efforts.

Jennifer Melendez said her son, Xavier Arroyo, was glad to see his fifthgrade teacher, Albarano, in the parade. She said the event brought some much needed levity to the situation and proved just how much the teachers cared about their students. “I really was crying a bit because it shows that we are in this together,” Melendez said. Freeport Public Schools teachers from other schools are also considering holding car parades for their own students in the coming weeks.

Xavier arroyo, a fifth-grader at Atkinson, cheered on his teachers during their car parade.

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StudentS and parentS were overjoyed at the sight of the cars coming around the corner.

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The SpaniSh Flu was first reported in Kansas in March 1918. It created shutdowns and social distancing in Freeport throughout October 1918.

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While the COVID-19 virus pandemic may seem like a novel occurrence, it is not the first disease to cause major shutdowns in the village of Freeport. The influenza epidemic of 1918 — also known as the Spanish Flu or the grippe — killed between 20 to 40 million people worldwide. This flu epidemic, erroneously named for a European country, is believed to have originated in Kansas, where the first case was reported in March 1918, at Camp Funston. The influenza epidemic first appeared on Long Island in September 1918 at Camp Mills, in Garden City. By October, this base reported 1,100 cases, with 130 new cases per day being added to the total. Later in the month, 4,371 cases were reported at Camp Upton, in Yaphank, with twenty deaths occurring on a single day. Between October 1st and 15, 472 cases of influenza were reported in the Town of Hempstead. To stop the spread of the disease, Freeport Schools closed for a couple of weeks in October 1918. Churches and movie theaters were also closed. Orders were issued for saloons and soda fountain establishments to sterilize all drinking glasses. Requests were also made that fraternal lodges and other public gatherings of a

dozen or more people refrain from meeting. Merchants were asked to limit the number of people allowed in their stores at one time. Dr. William H. Runcie, Freeport’s health officer at the time, reported a jump of 68 cases to 125 cases of influenza in Freeport in one week in October. Freeport’s population in 1918 was about 8,000. At least four Freeport soldiers and a nurse died of influenza. They were William F. Downs, Mabel Pauline Guest, James C. Rich, Arthur J. Smith and James E. Vetal. Four additional Freeport soldiers died of pneumonia, a complication related to influenza. These were Emile C. Bernard, Theodore de Kruijff, Charles Jordano and John J. Thurston. Freeport doctor Harold M. French, who attended influenza patients, succumbed to the disease on October 18, 1918. His wife, Susie, died five days later. Their four yearold-son also contracted the disease but later recovered from the illness. The French family lived at 111 West Merrick Road. Regina Feeney serves as a librarian and archivist at the Freeport Memorial Library. While the library is closed until further notice, residents can still access a plethora of digital services at https://freeportlibrary. info/.

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Parents look for ways to keep kids active continued from front page Zoom, a chatroom-based app. The sessions are 20 to 60 minutes long and are split up into three groups. Sessions for district staff will start at 10 a.m. Parents’ sessions will take place at noon, and students can take part at 1 p.m. The meeting ID is 186 446 141. “It’s important that we manage our fear and anxiety during these unprecedented times,” Kuncham said. “This will promote mental wellness, and we want as many people as possible to take advantage of it.” The superintendent said that between 300 and 500 people in the district have taken part in the program since it was first launched more than five years ago. The district also debuted a mindfulness elective two years ago at Freeport High School that teaches students how to cope with stress and take better care of their mental health. Kuncham said that offering these types of courses has been a growing trend in schools across the nation as educators not only look to improve academic excellence in students, but also promote their mental wellbeing in an age of greater and greater stress among young adults. He added that many of other schools in the district have devoted part of their morning periods to 10-minute breathing exercises. Jennifer Melendez, of Freeport, said her son had done the exercises at Caroline G. Atkinson Middle School, so she was pleased to hear her family could still access the relaxation courses from home. She added that with schools closed, her two sons have had their regular routine disrupted and are finding it hard to stay active. “It’s hard,” Melendez said. “We’re scared to go outside since we’ve had someone test positive [for COVID-19] in our apartment building, so we appreciate whatever the schools can do for us.” Melendez, the Atkinson School PTA president, added that she and a group of more than 30 mothers in Freeport and Baldwin started a Facebook group to develop ideas how to keep their children busy and support one another during these difficult times. The group celebrated a school spirit week last week as kids celebrated pajama day, crazy hair day, hero day and other fun activities. Melendez

Photos courtesy Jennifer Melendez

Anthony And Chloe Kaufman wore capes for superhero day as they took their online courses. said the spirit week was a great way to keep their kids entertained. Fellow Freeporter Maria Jordon-Awalom said her two children were also having a hard time staying active during the school closures. While her kids go on short bike rides throughout the neighborhood, she said they still relied on video chats with their friends and online streaming services for most of their entertainment. When Jordon-Awalom heard that schools would be closed until April 15, she feared the break might continue until after spring break. “We probably won’t be going on vacation anymore,” Jordon-Awalom said. “We’re all feeling uncertain during this whole thing.” Kuncham was also uncertain that schools would start up again by April 15, and said it would be more realistic for classes to resume in May. In the meantime, Kuncham and other district officials are working to find ways to implement physical fitness and music courses in the district’s online curriculum.

Relax during a pandemic yoga: Sometimes trying new things and discovering new activities you can benefit from and enjoy can be a welcome, healthy distraction. Yoga Studio and Pocket Yoga are good apps to consider.

square. As you follow the instructions to inhale, hold your breath, or exhale, count slowly to three on each side. After a few minutes of this you should be feeling calmer and more centered.

Meditation: Regular meditation is very calming. Many apps teach simple forms of meditation, such as Headspace or Calm.

entertainment: Maybe you like reading a good book or watching a good comedy. Eat the familiar foods that you always enjoy. Stay in contact with your friends and loved ones. Reaching out can help you and help them.

Controlled breathing: One simple technique is called square breathing. Visualize your breath traveling along a

Source: Dr. John Sharp/Harvard Health Blog

Violet KogAn, 4, above, took part in superhero day on March 23 during home school spirit week. dAniel Kisseleff, of Atkinson, left, wore a Superman shirt.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Nassau County, N. Y. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Freeport Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, shall conduct its Annual Budget Vote and Trustees Election on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The vote will be by voting machines at the designated polling places set forth below, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. (local time). TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following matters will be submitted to the registered voters of the Freeport School District: (3) T h r e e Propositions: Proposition No. 1 SCHOOL BUDGET RESOLVED that the Annual School Budget be adopted and the necessary amount be raised by a tax upon the taxable property located in Freeport Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Freeport, New York, for the School Year 2020-2021. Proposition No. 2 FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY BUDGET RESOLVED, that the Freeport Memorial Library Budget be adopted and the necessary amount be raised by a tax upon the taxable property located in Freeport Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Freeport, New York, for the Freeport Memorial Library for the year 2020-2021. Proposition No. 3 APPROVAL OF CAPITAL RESERVE FUND SHALL the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District be authorized to expend: $2,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16th, 2017 for the purpose of performing the following projects: Masonry Restoration, Exterior Brick Repointing & Replacement and Waterproofing – Columbus Avenue School; Security Upgrades/Interior & Exterior Doors & Hardware – Freeport High School, District-Wide; Window Replacement – Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School, District-Wide; Locker Room, Replace HVAC and Drainage (Basement Level)Freeport High School; Renovation to Distance Learning Center/MultiPurpose Room – Freeport High School; Air Conditioning – DistrictW i d e ; Classroom/Flooring/Lighti ng Renovations/Casework – District-Wide; Replace Cupola – Archer Street Elementary School; Science Room Renovations – Freeport High School and Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School; Bathroom & Health Office Renovations

– District-Wide; Ceiling Tile & Lighting Replacements – DistrictWide; Grounds, Steps, Foundations, Sidewalks, Playgrounds, Parking Lots – District-Wide; Exterior Improvements, Field Renovations – DistrictWide. (2) The election of two (2) School Trustees of the Board of Education. The term shall be for a full term of three years beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2023. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall be open, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York, every school day in the Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 o’clock a.m. and 3:30 o’clock p.m. (local time) until May 7, 2020, for the Annual Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 21, 2020. In addition the Board of Registration will be open April 30, 2020 and May 2, 2020 from 5:00 o’clock p.m. until 8:00 o’clock p.m. for residents to register to vote for the Annual Budget and Trustee election to be held on May 19, 2020. Any person who is not registered with the School District or who is not registered in the General Election or who has not voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held within the last four calendar years (2014-2018) must register in order to vote on May 19, 2020. The voting registers will be open to inspection by any qualified voter on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from Thursday, May 14, 2020 to Tuesday, May 19, 2020, excluding Sunday, May 17, 2020, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. noon on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Office of the District Clerk; and at each polling place on election day, Absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk at the Public School Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, in Freeport. To have an absentee ballot mailed to your home, a completed and signed application must be in the District Clerk’s Office no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Application for an absentee ballot must be made at least 7 days before the election if the ballot it is to be mailed to the voter or up until 5:00 P.M. on Monday, May 18, 2020 if the ballot is to be personally delivered. The right to vote by absentee ballot will be subject to the approval of the Board of Elections.

A listing of all people to whom absentee ballots were issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Office until May 14, 2020, except Sunday, May 17, 2020, during regular office hours. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020; any ballot received after that time will not be counted. Candidates for the Office of School Board Trustee must be nominated by a petition signed by at least thirty (30) qualified voters of the District. The petition shall state name and residence of the candidate and shall state the name and residence of each signer. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to their respective offices. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve. Petitions shall be filed between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no later than April 20, 2020 at the Office of the District Clerk. A statement of the amount of money which will be required for the School Year 2020-2021 will be available to the taxpayers at any of the School District buildings between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. not later than May 6, 2020, excepting Saturdays and Sundays or holidays, and at such annual election. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a lottery shall take place on April 20, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of determining candidate placement on the ballot should additional candidates file nominating petitions. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a budget hearing will be held on May 6, 2020 at 7:30 P.M. o’clock in the Caroline G. Atkinson School for the purpose of discussing the expenditures of funds and budgeting thereof.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a proposition in writing by petition of least forty (40) signatures of qualified voters of the District is required to place a proposition on the ballot. The petition must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk on or before 5:00 P.M. o’clock (local time) Monday, April 20, 2020. Petitions for propositions which are required by law to be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on or before Friday, March 20, 2020. The Board of Education reserves the right to edit or amend any proposition without changing the intent thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Election of School Board Members adopted by the Board of Education. QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING 1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States. 2. Eighteen or more years of age. 3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote. 4. Must be registered to vote. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the school election districts within the school district are as follows: DISTRICT N-l The Atkinson School Voting District is contained in the area, which is west of North Main Street, south of the northerly School District Boundary Line, and east of Milburn Creek and north of the Long Island Railroad. DISTRICT N-2 The Columbus Avenue School Voting District is contained in the area which is north of the Long Island Railroad, east of North Main Street, south of the most northerly District boundary line and west of the Meadowbrook Parkway. DISTRICT S-3 The Bayview Avenue School Voting District is contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way and west of the Eastern boundary line which runs south down South Long Beach Avenue to the southern property lines of the properties on the south side of Smith Street, then west along said property lines to the easterly property lines of the properties fronting on Bayview Avenue, thence proceeding south along said property lines to the easterly property lines on Branch Avenue and then southerly along the eastern boundary lines of said properties fronting on the east side of Branch

Avenue to the northern property lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street, thence easterly along said boundary to Randall Bay. The southern boundary is the Village Line and the western boundary is the Village Line. DISTRICT S-4 The Archer Street School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at the southerly side of the Long Island Railroad right of way where same intersects with the westerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence running easterly along said right of way to the westerly boundary lines or properties fronting on the west side of Henry Street; thence southeasterly along said boundary lines to the intersection with South Main Street; thence southerly along the west side of South Main Street to the intersection with Mill Road; thence easterly along the south side of Mill Road to the intersection of Mill Road and Freeport Creek; thence southerly along Freeport Creek to the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of East Bedell Street; thence easterly along said property lines to the Village Line also known as Freeport Creek; thence southerly along said line to the most southerly Village Line; thence westerly along said Village Line to Hudson Bay; thence north and northwesterly along Woodcleft Basin to Sportsman’s Channel; thence north along said Channel and its extension to the center line of Atlantic Avenue; thence westerly along said center line of Atlantic Avenue to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the southerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the south side of Smith Street; thence easterly along said boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning. DISTRICT S-5 The Giblyn School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at a point where the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on Bayview Avenue intersects the center line of Atlantic Avenue running thence easterly along said center line to the western boundary line of properties fronting on the west side of Sportsman’s Avenue; thence southerly along said lines to the

Sportsman’s Channel; thence southerly along said Channel to the Woodcleft Basin; thence southeasterly along said basin to easterly boundary of Village Line running along Hudson Bay; thence southerly along said boundary line to the southerly boundary of the Village Line also known as Little Swift Creek; thence westerly along said Village Line to a point where same intersects Randall Bay; thence northerly along said Bay to the intersection of the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street; thence westerly along said boundary line to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Branch Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the east boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning. DISTRICT S6 The Cleveland Avenue School Voting District (now based at the Albany Avenue Field House, 55 Albany Avenue) is contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way, east of the eastern boundary of District S-4, with the eastern and southern boundary being the village boundaries. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Ernest J. Kight President Benjamin Roberts District Clerk 121439 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Index No. 8516/12 SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, -vsRACHEL DUGAN; TODD M. DUGAN, JR.; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF TODD DUGAN; CITIBANK (SOUTH DAKOTA), N.A.; DISCOVER BANK; GE MONEY BANK; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC D/B/A IN NEW YORK AS MIDLAND FUNDING OF DELAWARE, LLC; PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK; MIDLAND FUNDING LLC APO GE MONEY BANK; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA O/B/O INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; Defendants. Mortgaged Premises: 430 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT(S):

YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the Complaint is not served with this Summons, to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorney(s) within 20 days after the service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this Summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); The United States of America may appear or answer within 60 days of service hereof; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the C o m p l a i n t . N O T I C E YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to your mortgage company will not stop this foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial. The basis of venue is the location of the mortgaged premises. Dated: JANUARY 13, 2020 SIMONE SEBASTIAN, ESQ. FEIN, SUCH & CRANE, LLP Attorneys for Plaintiff 1400 Old Country Road Ste. C103 Westbury, NY 11590 Telephone No. (516) 394-6921 QCHJN048 Premises known as: 430 ROOSEVELT AVENUE, FREEPORT, NY 11520 Tax Map/Parcel ID No.: Section: 62 Block: 156 Lot(s): 416, 742, 760 121422 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.mypublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTRICAL BOARD MEETING CANCELATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled Meeting of the Electrical Board scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2020 has been CANCELED. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk DATED: Freeport, New York April 2, 2020 121481 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU, 1900 CAPITAL TRUST II, BY U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS CERTIFICATE TRUSTEE, Plaintiff, vs. MONICA HAILE, ET AL., Defendant(s). Pursuant to an Order Confirming Referee Report and Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale duly filed on February 7, 2020, I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction at the CCP (Calendar Control Part Courtroom) in the Nassau County Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY on April 28, 2020 at 11:30 a.m., premises known as 44 Tyler Street, Freeport, NY. All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York, Section 62, Block 104 and Lot 245. Approximate amount of judgment is $669,294.53 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed Judgment Index # 603962/2018. Richard Langone, Esq., Referee Pincus Law Group, PLLC, 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, New York 11556, Attorneys for Plaintiff 121147 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 auction on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a District 9, Section 55, Block 364, Lot 10. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. STEPHEN FROMMER, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #98482

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING FREEPORT UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Nassau County, N. Y. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Freeport Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York, shall conduct its Annual Budget Vote and Trustees Election on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The vote will be by voting machines at the designated polling places set forth below, between the hours of 6:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. (local time). TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following matters will be submitted to the registered voters of the Freeport School District: (1) To vote on the annual school budget as set forth in Proposition No. 1 below: Proposition No. 1 SCHOOL BUDGET RESOLVED that the Annual School Budget be adopted and the necessary amount be raised by a tax upon the taxable property located in Freeport Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Freeport, New York, for the School Year 2020-2021. (2) To vote on the annual library budget as set forth in Proposition No. 2 below: Proposition No. 2 FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY BUDGET RESOLVED, that the Freeport Memorial Library Budget be adopted and the necessary amount be raised by a tax upon the taxable property located in Freeport Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, Freeport, New York, for the Freeport Memorial Library for the year 2020-2021. (3)To vote on the expenditure of funds from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 19, 2009 and the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16, 2017 as set forth in Proposition No. 3 below: Proposition No. 3 BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Education shall present to the qualified voters of the Freeport Union Free School District at the annual meeting to be held on May 19, 2020 the following proposition in substantially the following form: SHALL the Board of Education of the Freeport Union Free School District be authorized to expend: (a) $1,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 19th, 2009 and (b) $2,500,000 from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16th, 2017 for the purpose of performing the following projects: Window replacement – Dodd Middle School, Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School & District-Wide; E x t e r i o r Improvements/Renovatio ns – Dodd Middle School & District-Wide; Air

Conditioning – DistrictWide; Security Upgrades District-Wide; Entry Vestibules – Caroline G. Atkinson School, Bayview Avenue School, Columbus Avenue School, New Visions School & DistrictWide; Classroom Renovations including flooring/ lighting– District-Wide; Science room renovations – Freeport High School & Atkinson Intermediate School; Bathroom renovations – DistrictW i d e ; Hallway/Corridor/Stairwel l/Classroom Ceiling Tile, Lighting and Flooring Replacements - DistrictWide; ADA Interior & Exterior Doors & Hardware – District-Wide; Roofs, Grounds, Steps, Foundations, Sidewalks, Parking Lots – DistrictWide; Masonry Restoration, Exterior Brick Repointing & Replacement and Waterproofing – Columbus Avenue School, Locker Room, Replacement/Renovation HVAC & Drainage – Freeport High School; Bleachers Replacement – Freeport High School; Press Box – Freeport High School. (4)The election of two (2) School Trustees of the Board of Education. The terms shall be for a full term of three years beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2023. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall be open, in accordance with the Laws of the State of New York, every school day in the Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 o’clock a.m. and 3:30 o’clock p.m. (local time) until May 14, 2020, for the Annual Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 19, 2020. In addition the Board of Registration will be open April 28, 2020 and April 30, 2020 from 5:00 o’clock p.m. until 8:00 o’clock p.m. for residents to register to vote for the Annual Budget and Trustee election to be held on May 19, 2020. Any person who is not registered with the School District or who is not registered in the General Election or who has not voted at any annual or special district meeting or election held within the last four calendar years (2016-2019) must register in order to vote on May 19, 2020. The voting registers will be open to inspection by any qualified voter on weekdays between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from May 15, 2020 to May 19, 2020, excluding Sunday, May 19, 2019, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. noon on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at the Office of the District Clerk; and at each polling place on election

day, Absentee ballots will be available for the election of School Board Members and the Budget Vote. Applications for absentee ballots are available in the Office of the District Clerk at the Public School Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, in Freeport. Application for an absentee ballot must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk at least 7 days before the vote if the ballot it is to be mailed to the voter or the day before the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered. A listing of all people to whom absentee ballots were issued will be available in the District Clerk’s Office during regular office hours until the day before the vote. Absentee ballots will be accepted in the Office of the Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 P.M. on the day of the vote; any ballot received after that time will not be counted. Candidates for the Office of School Board Trustee must be nominated by a petition signed by at least twenty-five (25) qualified voters of the District. The petition shall state name and residence of the candidate and shall state the name and residence of each signer. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to their respective offices. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve. Petitions shall be filed between 9:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. no later than April 20, 2020 at the Office of the District Clerk. A statement of the amount of money which will be required for the School Year 2020-21 will be available to the taxpayers at any of the School District buildings between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. not later than fourteen (14) days before the vote, excepting Saturdays and Sundays or holidays, and at such annual election. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part, and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for public notices, as well as on the District’s website.

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a lottery shall take place on April 22, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of determining candidate placement on the ballot should additional candidates file nominating petitions. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a budget hearing will be held on May 8, 2019 at 7:30 P.M. o’clock in the Caroline G. Atkinson School for the purpose of discussing the expenditures of funds and budgeting thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a proposition in writing by petition of least forty (40) signatures of qualified voters of the District is required to place a proposition on the ballot. The petition must be filed in the Office of the District Clerk on or before 5:00 P.M. o’clock (local time) April 22, 2019. Petitions for propositions which are required by law to be included in the notice of the annual meeting must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on or before March 22, 2019. The Board of Education reserves the right to edit or amend any proposition without changing the intent thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules for the Election of School Board Members adopted by the Board of Education. QUALIFICATIONS FOR VOTING 1. A person shall be a citizen of the United States. 2. Eighteen or more years of age. 3. A resident of the District for a period of thirty days or more preceding the election at which he or she offers to vote. 4. Must be registered to vote. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the school election districts within the school district are as follows: DISTRICT N-l The Atkinson School Voting District is contained in the area, which is west of North Main Street, south of the northerly School District Boundary Line, and east of Milburn Creek and north of the Long Island Railroad. DISTRICT N-2 The Columbus Avenue School Voting District is contained in the area which is north of the Long Island Railroad, east of North Main Street, south of the most northerly District boundary line and west of the Meadowbrook Parkway. DISTRICT S-3 The Bayview Avenue School Voting District is contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way and west of the Eastern boundary line which runs south down South Long Beach Avenue to the southern property lines of the properties on

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the south side of Smith Street, then west along said property lines to the easterly property lines of the properties fronting on Bayview Avenue, thence proceeding south along said property lines to the easterly property lines on Branch Avenue and then southerly along the eastern boundary lines of said properties fronting on the east side of Branch Avenue to the northern property lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street, thence easterly along said boundary to Randall Bay. The southern boundary is the Village Line and the western boundary is the Village Line. DISTRICT S-4 The Archer Street School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at the southerly side of the Long Island Railroad right of way where same intersects with the westerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence running easterly along said right of way to the westerly boundary lines or properties fronting on the west side of Henry Street; thence southeasterly along said boundary lines to the intersection with South Main Street; thence southerly along the west side of South Main Street to the intersection with Mill Road; thence easterly along the south side of Mill Road to the intersection of Mill Road and Freeport Creek; thence southerly along Freeport Creek to the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of East Bedell Street; thence easterly along said property lines to the Village Line also known as Freeport Creek; thence southerly along said line to the most southerly Village Line; thence westerly along said Village Line to Hudson Bay; thence north and northwesterly along Woodcleft Basin to Sportsman’s Channel; thence north along said Channel and its extension to the center line of Atlantic Avenue; thence westerly along said center line of Atlantic Avenue to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the

southerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the south side of Smith Street; thence easterly along said boundary lines of properties fronting on the west side of Long Beach Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning. DISTRICT S-5 The Giblyn School Voting District is contained in the area which begins at a point where the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on Bayview Avenue intersects the center line of Atlantic Avenue running thence easterly along said center line to the western boundary line of properties fronting on the west side of Sportsman’s Avenue; thence southerly along said lines to the Sportsman’s Channel; thence southerly along said Channel to the Woodcleft Basin; thence southeasterly along said basin to easterly boundary of Village Line running along Hudson Bay; thence southerly along said boundary line to the southerly boundary of the Village Line also known as Little Swift Creek; thence westerly along said Village Line to a point where same intersects Randall Bay; thence northerly along said Bay to the intersection of the northerly boundary lines of properties fronting on the north side of Lewis Street; thence westerly along said boundary line to the easterly boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Branch Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the intersection of the east boundary lines of properties fronting on the east side of Bayview Avenue; thence northerly along said boundary lines to the point or place of beginning. DISTRICT S6 The Cleveland Avenue School Voting District (now based at the Albany Avenue Field House, 55 Albany Avenue) is contained in the area which is south of the Long Island Railroad right of way, east of the eastern boundary of District S-4, with the eastern and southern boundary being the village boundaries BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Michael Pomerico,

President 120101 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF EXAMING BOARD OF PLUMBERS MEETING CANCELATION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the regularly scheduled Meeting of the Examining Board of Plumbers scheduled for Wednesday, April 8, 2020 has been CANCELED. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk DATED: Freeport, New York April 2, 2020 121482 LEGAL NOTICE Manhattan Beach Jewish Center is seeking bids for the following work on 2 separate federally funded FEMA reconstruction projects: -Making permanent electrical work in our two buildings -Installing two (2) boilers and ancillary equipment for our building All federal laws and requirements must be adhered to. For specifications and to submit a sealed bid, email mbjc1@aol.com 121357 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT. NASSAU COUNTY. L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., Pltf. vs. RICHARD SEIBERT, et al, Defts. Index #610317/2019. Pursuant to judgment of foreclosure and sale dated Feb. 24, 2020, I will sell at public auction on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) of the Nassau Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, NY prem. k/a District 9, Section 62, Block 34, Lot 119. Sold subject to terms and conditions of filed judgment and terms of sale. LISA SEGAL POCZIK, Referee. LEVY & LEVY, Attys. for Pltf., 12 Tulip Dr., Great Neck, NY. #98467 121367 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURTCOUNTY OF NASSAU BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., Plaintiff, AGAINST GERARDO YANES, JOSE YANES, et al. Defendant(s) Pursuant to a judgment of foreclosure and sale duly entered on October 30, 2019.

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Colleen Vandermark, assistant director of radiology and imaging at Mercy Medical Center, part of Catholic Health Services, has been a firsthand witness of the effect the nationwide shortage of supplies caused by COVID-19 has had on the medical community. To alleviate the shortage, Vandermark, along with her sons and their friends, decided to help. After doing some research, the team discovered that they could make hoods out of Tyvek material, which are reusable and safe. According to hospital infection prevention control experts, these hoods could help with conserving other supplies, as doctors and nurses would not have to wear face shields or eyewear when wearing them. The Tyvek hoods are especially useful because they allow health care workers to preserve the integrity of the N95 mask longer since the hoods offer full coverage. As of last week, Vandermark and her team had constructed more than 100 Tyvek hoods, which have been distributed to the medical staff at Mercy Medical Center. They are made out of Tyvek, duct tape and page protectors. “During this national shortage, it truly takes a village,” said CHS’s President of

Mercy Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital Peter Scaminaci. “I’m so thankful to Colleen, her sons and their friends for going above and beyond to help keep us all safe. We are blessed to have such caring employees and members of our community.” Tyvek offers superior protection against a variety of hazards, including liquid, oils, chemicals, airborne elements and even tiny dust particles and fibers. The material is made from high density polythene fibers that offer high levels of resistance to wear and tear. It allows for moisture to get out but not in, preventing any droplets from getting through the hoods. “As a health care worker, I wanted to do more during these trying times,” Vandermark said. “My boys and their friends wanted to help lessen the stress in the communities we live and work in. That’s when we came together to create these hoods. We are so happy they have been well received.” Vandermark and her sons, Kevin and Brian Vandermark, as well as their friends, Thomas Ammirati, Michael Fritz and Thomas Kelly, said they plan to continue to construct these hoods and will be donating them to CHS hospitals throughout Long Island.

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Simple meditation practiceS can significantly lower stress levels, medical researchers have found.

‘Full catastrophe’ distancing Science began to take note of the possible health benefits of contemplative practices in the 1970s, as they began to make their way out of the monastery and into mainstream American culture. Dr. Jon Kabat Zinn, a molecular biologist, became interested enough in its benefits to found the Stress Reduction Clinic at the University of Massachusetts at Worcester in 1979. In the years since its founding, Zinn has shown how simple mindfulness techniques can aid in stress reduction, and he has successfully used such techniques in the treatment of chronic pain as well. Around the same time, biologist Dr. Joan Borysenko researched the benefits of basic breath meditation on stress reduction and overall health. Zinn’s “Full Catastrophe Living” and Borysenko’s “Minding the Body, Mending the Mind” were seminal works that introduced millions to a non-sectarian, nonreligious approach to mindfulness, although Zinn himself is a practicing Buddhist. The relaxation response is a simple technique that can help reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure and relieve anxiety. Here are the basic steps: ■ Choose a quiet spot where you will not be disturbed. ■ Sit in a comfortable, upright position

— alert, but not rigid. ■ Eyes may be open or closed — whatever is most natural. ■ Focus your attention several feet in front of you. ■ Find a comfortable position for your hands. ■ Begin with a “body scan,” by relaxing your muscles sequentially, from toes to head up the front side and down the back. ■ Become aware of your breathing. Don’t try to control it, just be attentive as you breathe in and out. Some people find a simple counting method helpful, in which they count from one to 10 with each exhalation. ■ Do not worry about how well you are doing. ■ Practice at least once a day. Morning is usually best. Evening is second-best. ■ Start small — five minutes. You can do more if you want, but set yourself up for success. If five minutes is too long, start with three minutes — or even one. ■ Five minutes once a day is more effective than an hour once a week. Adapted from “Minding the Body, Mending the Mind,” by Joan Borysenko, PhD.

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ovid-19 has completely changed the way we all live. But along with worrying about keeping themselves and their families healthy, thousands of small business owners across New York state are losing sleep over how to keep this virus from killing the businesses they have worked so hard to build. At the same time, lawmakers in Albany are trying to craft a budget in the face of plunging revenues. Sales taxes — much of them generated by small business — brought in a whopping $73.6 billion last year. Our schools, as well as other vital government services, rely on these funds. When a business fails — and too many are on the precipice of failure right now — that sales tax revenue goes, too. We believe a simple proposal could help restart local business and bolster sales tax revenues, but swift action is required by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature. Small businesses are the backbone of our communities. Everyone wants a thriving downtown where they can shop, eat or go to a movie. The good news is that small businesses have always been engines of innovation and entrepreneurship, and we are seeing that again today as they adapt

to the new reality. Local gyms are streaming personal training sessions. Restaurants offer free delivery and online happy hours. Medical practices are expanding their telemedicine capabilities. Car mechanics are making house calls that require no personal contact at all. Of course, it’s vital that these businesses let potential customers know about their services. That’s the role of advertising in all its myriad forms. But advertising costs money, and the sad truth is that advertising is one of the first things small businesses cut when times are tough. Put yourself in the shoes of a local restaurateur with a stack of bills and very little money coming in. By the time she finishes paying the most urgent bills — rent, food suppliers, payroll — there’s not much left for advertising. Whatever stimulus money she gets from Washington or Albany will most likely be needed to keep the door open and the lights on. Yet studies show that how well businesses survive a downturn is in large part determined by whether they continue to market and advertise during the hard times. Fortunately, there is a way for Albany to prime the sales-tax pump to keep revenue flowing to both small businesses and state coffers. Let businesses use some of the

money they would have sent to Albany, as sales taxes, to market their new offerings. The formula would be simple: Every dollar a small business spends on advertising (up to some reasonable limit) would be a dollar saved off that business’s sales tax bill. It would be a win-win-win. Local businesses would be healthier because the increased advertising would jump-start sales. The state would get more sales tax revenue because local businesses would be selling more. And media companies (like ours) would benefit from the additional ad revenue. We’d like to think that we, too, are vital to the character and strength of our communities, not to mention our democracy. Think for a moment of the critical role that journalists have played in getting vital local information out to your community during this unprecedented crisis. The Legislature has a lot on its plate right now, and the temptation will be to bury this idea, or to take the shortsighted view that we can’t afford to do it right now. But right now is when it’s needed. We’ve been impressed with Governor Cuomo’s levelheaded leadership in this crisis, and we call on him to back this innovative yet simple policy.

no respect for expertise. It is truly frightening, and reflects poorly upon the values of Americans. The next time we’re looking for a person upon whom to bestow the Presidential Medal of Freedom, I hope Fauci is the candidate. That might restore a little of the honor that this award is supposed to reflect.

I would like to publicly acknowledge Fauci and all of the doctors, nurses, therapists and associated medical care providers for their selfless dedication to others during a difficult time. Your efforts are deeply valued.

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letters Let’s respect authority based on knowledge To the Editor: In the early 1980s I was the director of one of two infusion companies who accepted AIDS patients for care in their homes. In that epidemic we saw that the combination of ignorance and fear could do real damage and cause enormous suffering. Dr. Anthony Fauci was a leader at that time who displayed courage, calm and wisdom. He drove the effort to ensure that facts were the basis of intervention and helped de-villainize the people who suffered, both from physical illness and social stigma. He is still serving this country today, helping to balance the misinformation and political spin being spouted by the politicians surrounding him. Thank God for his presence. If one good thing comes out of this whole pandemic, I hope that it’s a return to respect for authority based on knowledge. In today’s world of Google and social networking, it’s far too easy for people with no educational preparation or experience to assume positions of power and influence. This is always bad, but potentially disastrous in a true national emergency. As the ultimate example of this, we are facing the disaster of being led during a time that requires mature decision-making skills, humility and deference by President Trump, a man who is a willfully ignorant bully and has

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It’s time for colleges to graduate to the 21st century

he model of higher education today rests on a system created in the Middle Ages, when knowledge was highly concentrated in a few places and in a few hands. It has evolved only slowly over the centuries. And while that evolution has brought knowledge from the few to the many, it hasn’t kept pace with the rapidly changing world young people live in today. Today’s colleges and universities operate in a time warp where higher education is over-expensive and under-performing. They are too often run by aLFonse administrators D’amaTo who sit on huge untapped endowments, and who fail to control costs, allowing tuition to climb at two or three times the general rate of inflation. They seem to assume that the willingness of parents and students to pay ever-increasing tuition is boundless. The same goes for too many of the professors who deliver their knowledge to students. It’s more than a bit ironic that the vast majority of college instructors tilt way to the left in their political and economic philosophy, but follow decidedly mercenary policies in how they expect to work and be paid. There are far too

many examples of professors teaching 10 or 20 hours a week while raking in six-figure salaries. In the meantime, their students will graduate with five- or six-figure college debt that will burden them for decades. They’ll postpone starting a family or buying a house because their monthly school debt payments will eat up their paychecks. That’s not the “better life” a college education should have provided. Politicians have responded to this spiral of high college costs and crushing student debt in predictable ways. For years they threw more and more money at colleges in the form of government student aid. Pell Grants, Tuition Assistance Program, or TAP, aid, and subsidized student loans funneled billions of dollars to institutions of higher learning without conferring any relief on their consumers. The result: College costs climbed along with college graduates’ debt. As this national student debt load has ballooned to over $1 trillion, today some politicians are proposing to forgive all or some of the huge debt with a massive federal bailout. It’s socialism come full circle, with government having helped fire up college costs and now “socializing” those costs with public dollars. All of this misses the point that the

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LeTTers We will be stronger To the Editor: Does anyone really know what’s happening? It seems we’re all going on a trip we hadn’t planned on taking. We don’t know where we’re going or what, exactly, is coming. I believe that whether we’re young, middle-aged or old, the world as we know it today will be gone. Will our new world be better or worse? Is the cup half empty or full? I was once nervous about the impact the internet would have on our youth. Would they be able to think for themselves and be capable of functioning in the world? With the craziness we’re now facing, I think the use of the internet and social media are the things that will help them survive. While some of the older generation will be cut off from what is happening in the world, the middle generation will be fighting to keep their world together and those who are younger will be keeping in touch with people all over the world to learn what is and isn’t working. They will want to be a part of the new world that is yet to come. I feel that when all is said and done, we will all be stronger to carry on. AUDrEY CUPoLo East Norwich

way to reduce student debt is to bring college costs under control. Some colleges are finally catching on that $50,000-a-year tuitions are indefensible. They’re looking for ways to freeze or even roll back those tuitions. They’re embracing rather than rejecting online learning. They’re even holding their administrators and professors more accountable for the totality of their performance, including how their students fare after they’ve graduated. A good example of this more accountable approach has been pursued by Mitch Daniels, the president of Purdue University. Daniels was the governor of Indiana before he became a college president, and he devised innovative ways of running his state that kept taxes down while delivering services in costeffective ways. That may be why he was a good fit to run a university. At Purdue, Daniels has imposed financial discipline and academic accountability. When he became its president, he took a voluntary pay cut, and tied his future salary to “performance-based evaluation.” He has also frozen Purdue’s tuition the years he’s been there, and substantially reduced the university’s operating expenses. Under Daniels, Purdue has fully embraced online learning, boosting the ability of Purdue students to take advan-

tage of “distance learning” (which students at every level, starting with elementary school, are learning now, amid the coronavirus pandemic). And the university established an innovative highschool-to-college program that allows under-privileged high school students from minority communities to take a faster track to college. More colleges ought to follow Purdue’s lead, which recognizes that these institutions should enable different paths to a degree. Not everyone needs a four-year degree in subjects that offer little future employment opportunities. Many students would be far better off with technical college training that prepares them for jobs that actually need filling. To effectively support college education, let’s focus on reducing college costs and making that education more relevant. I’m all for making public higher education as low-cost or no-cost as possible. States as politically disparate as Florida and New York are making great strides in that direction. But I also think the leaders of our private colleges and universities need to come down from their ivory towers and show some empathy for their customers, too. Let’s bring higher education into the 21st century. Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from New York, is the founder of Park Strategies LLC, a public policy and business development firm. Comments about this column? ADAmato@liherald.com.

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Pull us together, not apart To the Editor: If I weren’t so infuriated by their actions, I would pity people like randi Kreiss, who are so blinded by their hatred of President Trump that they can’t see past it (“I wonder whether this will be our ‘year of wonder,’” March 26-April 1). At a time like this, when we see our lives turned upside down — people we know dying from this vicious virus, schools closed, work disrupted, streets deserted, Kreiss can’t resist insulting our president. Perhaps it took a little time to assess the situation, but Trump’s initial move to refuse entry to people coming from China was an important first step. Since then he has been praised for his strong leadership even by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and California Gov. Gavin Newsom, both political opponents. The president is very much involved, and he and his top staff give daily briefings with opportunities for questions. Kreiss never fails to make untrue accusations, and doesn’t back up with facts her opinions, such as, “He doesn’t have the capacity for the humane gesture.”

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over and over, Trump has shown his love for this country and its people. Where is your humanity, Ms. Kreiss? Instead of trying to score cheap political points, how about encouraging people to pull together

in this unprecedented crisis and just be concerned with the well-being of all Americans, regardless of political differences. FAY SLADoWSKY Lawrence

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