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Village opts out on marketing of marijuana who voted against legalization. “We currently do not have the enforcement mechanisms necesrreyes@liherald.com, pbelfiore@liherald.com sary to prevent New Yorkers While New York state legal- from driving under the influence ized recreational use of marijua- of this drug.” na last week, the Village of FreeSpanning 128 pages, the Mariport, along with Atlantic Beach, juana Regulation and Taxation Island Park and Rockville Cen- Act addresses everything from tre, has opted out of enforcement and the law, and will procriminal justice hibit the sale of canreform to how taxes nabis in the village. will be levied against M ayo r Ro b e r t marijuana producKennedy said, “Freeers and retailers and port will oppose the how that revenue sale and distribution can be spent. of marijuana” over Among the major concerns that more provisions in the legpeople will drive islation is the crewhile under the ation of a new ageninfluence of the RoBeRt cy to regulate maridrug. juana sales. The “Both the Free- KeNNeDy Office of Cannabis p o r t Po l i c e a n d Mayor Management and its myself are not satisfive-person governfied with the inabiliing board will be the ty to test the extent of influence chief entity responsible for regumarijuana has on an individual lating the state’s nascent mariwhile operating a motor vehicle,” juana industry, setting the numKennedy said. ber of sale and use permits “While the bill does authorize allowed per region and recoma study for the development of a mending new re gulations, roadside test for marijuana simi- among many other responsibililar to a breathalyzer, no such test ties. currently exists,” noted State Local governments will be eliAssemblywoman Judy Griffin, a gible for 4 percent of cannabis Democrat from Rockville Centre Continued on page 4
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Personal pizza time Students at J.W. Dodd Middle School baked their own pizzas, in school and at home, as part of Yvonne Brown’s Consumer Science class. Story Page 3.
The arts are making a comeback Freeport’s LIAC prepares for 2021 events By RoNNy Reyes rreyes@liherald.com
The Long Island Art Council in Freeport was organizing its fifth annual Poetry Writing Review, which showcases the poems of students throughout Nassau County, just as the pandemic hit last March. As schools shut down, so too did the contest, as well as LIACF’s regular fundraisers and annual Arty Party, which cele-
brates local artists. “It was quite the blow,” said Lois Howes, president of the LIACF board. “We couldn’t raise money or hold our classes at the Recreation Center. It was very tough.” Despite the challenges, the LIACF did hold its summer concert series on the Nautical Mile, and this year, with more than a third of the county now vaccinated against Covid-19, council leaders said they hoped to bring
the arts back to Freeport and the South Shore. The LIACF, a nonprofit whose mission is to support and promote the arts in Freeport and neighboring communities, was founded 47 years ago. Laurence Dresner, its executive director, said the past year was a time to be patient and learn new lessons as the organization moved to a digital platContinued on page 9
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Rock n’ roller visits Atkinson Steven Van Zandt, rock n’ roll guitarist a n d fo u n d e r o f t h e TeachRock Foundation, s h a r e d h i s l ove o f music with Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School students on March 25. Van Zandt told stories about how he was inspired as a young musician listening to The Beatles, as well as describing his humanitarian work fighting against Apartheid in South Africa. He also gave a shout o u t t o t h e s ch o o l ’s music teacher, Stephanie Arnell, who relieved TeachRock’s Teacher Award in December. “You are very lucky students,” Van Zant told Atkinson students. “Your school system and your teachers are very encouraging of artistic thinking, which is one of the most important kinds of thinking in the world.”
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atkinSon School StudentS enjoyed a Q&A session with TeachRock founder and rock n’ roll guitarist Steven Van Zandt.
Freeport senior earns local scholarship Freeport High School senior Oghenenyerovwo “Enyero” Omokeni received the News 12 Long Island Scholar Athlete Award, which includes a $1,000 scholarship from Bethpage Federal Credit Union. Omokeni serves as the captain of the cross-country and track teams and set records at the New Bala n c e N at i o n a l T r a ck meets in the co-ed mixed 4x400 relay. In 2019, her team became the state champions in the 4x400 meter relay and earned All-State rankings in 2020 as a member of the 4x200 meter relay. “Enyero is an outstanding student in the class-
Pizza time at Dodd J.W. Dodd Middle School students learned how to make individual pizza pies at Yvonne Brown’s Consumer Science Class in March. Students, both in-person and at home, learned about the recipe for the
dish, as well as proper kitchen safety protocols. Following Brown’s instructions, all the students were able to complete the dish and enjoy it.
oghenenyerovwo omokeni room and on the track,” said Jonathan Bloom, Freeport director of athletics. “We are proud of her academic and athletic accomplishments and so pleased she has been chosen for this recognition.”
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Residents split over cannabis sale ban Freeport oFFicials chose to ban the sale and distribution of marijuana after New York state legalized the recreational use of the drug last week.
continued from front page tax revenue. While the legalization of marijuana will create new revenue sources, many in Freeport were split over the village’s decision to ban businesses from selling marijuana. “I feel like w’re losing out on an opportunity to make money and use those funds for improvements,” Jasmine Pena said. “I think it’s a shortsighted decision by the mayor more based on fear than any actual concerns,” Alex Gold added. “It’s already legal to smoke. Freeport might as well receive the tax benefits that come from sales.” “I agree with Freeport,” Vince Kurinskas said. “If you advocate for drug usage, what else will you push for tax dollars? I believe it’s a moral issue.” “Growing up, Freeport was a drug-free zone,” Tracy Esquivel recalled. “And to be honest, I’d rather keep it that way.” Kennedy said that while the revenue would be welcome, the decision was a moral one based on nationwide studies on driving while under the influence of marijuana. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of weekend nighttime drivers who tested positive for the presence of marijuana rose from 8.6 percent in 2007 to 12.6 percent by 2014, with the number likely to have risen since then. After Colorado became one of the first two states to legalize recreational marijuana use in 2012, the Colorado Association of Chiefs of Police noted that the number of fatalities in crashes in which drivers tested positive for THC rose from 18 in 2013 to 77 by 2016. According to New York’s new law, tax dollars from cannabis sales will be directed toward law enforcement and education programs to ensure underage children do not have access to marijuana and police are better able to
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enforce DUI laws. The law also sets out to try and repair the harm that marijuana enforcement has had on communities of color, with Black and Latino people disproportionately affected by enforcement. In Nassau County, Black and Hispanic people make up 25 percent of the population, but account for 55 percent of marijuana arrests, according to a 2018 report from the New York Civil Liberties Union. A Black or Hispanic person is four times more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession than a white one, the same report read. The new law automatically expunged arrest records statewide for low-level marijuana offenses.
Forty percent of tax dollars generated from the industry will go to a fund for social equity, which will support several service programs such as workforce development and programs for families who have been hurt by drug enforcement laws, state officials said. While the law was signed last week, the commercial sale of marijuana will not happen in New York for at least another year, officials added Although Freeport officials have decided to opt out of marijuana sales, residents are allowed to hold a referendum to override the village’s decision, according to the law.
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Join Sarah Siegel in a virtual discussion of Brit Bennet’s “The Vanishing Half,” hosted by the Freeport Memorial Library on April 9, at noon. The story explores the lives of twin sisters, one who lives with her black daughter in the south and another who passes for white without anyone knowing. The event will be held on Zoom, at https://zoom.us/ j/96908976542?pwd=WDFEU25tMUc vSzJRSWl4VmFvQTlFQT09. The Meeting ID is 969 0897 6542. The passcode is 716551. For more information, contact Mary Robinson at (516) 379-3274.
Zumba for Adults Get your body moving with the Freeport Memorial Library’s online Zumba course on April 14, at 9:30 a.m. The routine uses Zumba and dance to help you burn calories as you move. The event will be held on Go To Meetings at https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/813812573. The passcode is 813-812-573. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
The birds are back
Roots of Black music Learn all about America’s Black musical greats with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 9, at 7 p.m. NYC Blues Hall of Fame inductee Karlus Trapp will lead the discussion as he dives into rock, reggae, blues and more. The virtual event will be held on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/99828891767?p wd=ZzBYdjUxTW5vQ1lLRDNnODAvUU Ewdz09. The Meeting ID is 998 2889 1767. The passcode is 760175. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
Saturday, April 10 Tai Chi Enjoy a Saturday morning Tai Chi session with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 10, at 10 a.m. The exercises focus on improving health and calm meditation. Have water and comfortable clothing on. The event will be helded on Go To meeting at https://global. gotomeeting.com/join/509229173. The access code is 509-229-173. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
Monday, April 12 New Orleans’ jazz Enjoy a deep dive into New Orlean’s jazz culture with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 12 at 9 a.m.. The
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New Orleans’ flavor Learn all about the culture and traditions of New Orleans during a virtual event hosted by the Freeport Memorial Library on April 12, 9 a.m. The event features a special video, which will be posted on the library’s event page at freeportlibrary.info. event features a video going over New Orlean’s music, food and traditions. A link to the video will be posted on the library’s events pages at freeportlibrary.info. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
Librarians playing games Come root for your local librarians as they try out group games like Among Us and League of Legends for the first time digitally on April 10, at 5:15 p.m. The event will be held on Go To Meetings at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/813293221. The access code is 813-293-221. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Tuesday, April 13 Crafting at the farm Children ages two to four can enjoy a virtual crafting event with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 13, at 10 a.m. Miss Rose will be on hand to guide the children through a farming-themed story and crafting session. The virtual event will be held on Go To Meeting at https://global.gotomeeting.com/ join/263908397. The access code is 263-908-397. Registration is required to pick up supplies at the library.. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
Learning Mah Jongg Enjoy an evening of mah-jongg with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 13, at 7 p.m. The virtual event is open to both new and seasoned players.
Registration is required. The event will be held on Zoom at https://us02web. zoom.us/j/86332176042. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274.
Wednesday, Apr. 14 Animal story time Kids ages three to six can enjoy a virtual story time session with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 14, at 6 p.m. The stories will feature facts and songs about bears, squirrels, foxes and other animals that live in the forest. The event will be held on Zoom at https:// zoom.us/j/97400146566?pwd=YnZQ MFRvN0xzc2hjcS93NXI3NytDZz09. The Meeting ID is 974 00014 6566. Passcode is 615761. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department
Kids in grades one through four can enjoy stories and tips on birdwatching with the Freeport Memorial Library on April 15, at 4 p.m. The virtual event includes a crafting portion to build binoculars out of paper-towel rolls and yarn. Parents and guardians can pick up crafting supplies at the Children’s Room. Registration is required. The event will be held on Zoom at https:// zoom.us/j/96909562545?pwd=M21 OMy9aWjhNa21kR3VyS1dSZXk1QT09. The Meeting ID is 516-379-3274. The passcode is 611723. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274.
HAviNg AN eveNT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to rreyes@liherald.com
Residents can pick up free masks at Freeport Village Hall and the Freeport Recreation Center. Village Mayor Robert Kennedy holds open office hours on Tuesdays to speak with residents. The Freeport School District will hold its next budget meeting on April 14. Covid-19 testing is available at the South Ocean Health Center at 101 S. Bergen Pl. The library opens froms 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays, but opens at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays.
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Racial disparities persist in vaccinations aFteR months oF waiting, 71-year-old Rase Denny, of Uniondale, was able secure a Covid-19 vaccine appointment through Walgreens.
By Damali RamiRez Scrolling through the Walgreens’ Covid-19 vaccination homepage recently, 71-year-old Rase Denny, a retired nurse who worked for more than 30 years at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, had no luck finding an appointment near his Uniondale home. After weeks of having his name down on the waiting list and searching at different locations, Denny received a phone call about an available appointment. Walgreens “didn’t have anything, and then I got a call that somebody didn’t show up, and at that point, I was able to automatically book my second appointment 30 days after,” he said. Denny is among the roughly 43,800 Black residents on Long Island — out of a total population of more than 250,000 — who have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and now he faces challenges securing an appointment for his sister. Across the nation, the vaccination rate among communities of color has been significantly lower than in white communities, despite the higher Covid-19 infection rates in such areas. On Long Island, of the nearly 811,000 people who have received at least one dose of the vaccine to date, 84.6 percent have been white, including Hispanic people; 8.6, Asian; 5.9 percent, Black; and .9 percent, other, according to New York State Department of Health data by race. The Census Bureau definition of white includes anyone of European, North African or Middle Eastern descent. The state further parses out data by ethnicity. According to this data set, 9.6 percent of Hispanic or Latino people on Long Island have received at least one dose of the vaccine. White people — not Hispanic or Latino — comprise about 63 percent of Long Island’s total population, but to date, they have received 75 percent of Covid-19 vaccine does. Meanwhile, the percentage of Black people receiving one dose is roughly 5 points lower than their percentage of the population, and for Hispanic people, it’s more than 7 points lower. That is, non-Hispanic white people are overrepresented among those receiving their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, and Black and Hispanic people are underrepresented, while Asians are slightly overrepresented. Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, the president and chief executive officer of the Garden Citybased Family and Children’s Association, said he was not surprised when the data showed lower vaccination rates among Black and Hispanic communities, noting past health-care disparities between white communities and communities of color. “I think what Covid initially did was it exposed all the fault lines that have been around since the beginning of time and made them clearer,” he said. “There’s a number of reasons particular to Covid. The disparities were there, but some of them relate to the prevalence of pre-existing conditions, and some of them relate to essential workers and the jobs they’re doing.” According to the Fiscal Policy Institute,
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a nonprofit, nonpartisan research institute, Long Island has roughly 311,000 essential workers; 11 percent of them support their families on low-incomes, with a family of four earning less than $53,000 a year. Women, immigrants and Blacks are overrepresented among essential workers. Roughly 61 percent of women, 28 percent of immigrants and 17 percent of Black people are considered essential workers. Reynolds explained that Black and Hispanic residents are more likely to live in tightly cramped homes and use public transportation, which leads to higher infection rates of communicable diseases, including the coronavirus.
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force the notion in their communities that health care has no place for them. “I’ve spoken to a lot of folks who have a fundamental distrust of vaccines and the medical establishment, and I want to be careful because we don’t want to be in a position of calling anyone who has questions about the Covid vaccine an antivaxxer,” he said. Reynolds said he believes health and government experts should have an open dialogue with people of color and answer fundamental questions about the vaccine. He also said vaccine pop-up sites should be located in accessible places that the community knows and trusts and enlist community leaders who can promote the vaccines. “I think it’s very easy to say, well, the community doesn’t trust it, they don’t want it. Actually, there’s a lot Reynolds of people who do. You’ve got to make sure that that access is there,” he said. State Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Democrat from Levittown, represents the 6th District, whose constituents are a little over a third Black and Hispanic. His office, he said, has been increasing efforts to make the vaccine more accessible to people of color, hosting more vaccine pop-up sites, sending out mailings, and attending church and PTA meetings to spread the word about the vaccines and vaccination sites. “In the very beginning, there was a lot of misinformation out there about the vaccine. We had to get over that hurdle,” he said. “We had to go into [Black and Hispanic] communities, talk about facts, and as more people got vaccinated that look like them, they start changing their mind.”
Experts like Reynolds believe low vaccination rates can be partly explained because of vaccination hesiDr. Jeffrey tancy. “There’s a high degree of distrust in minority communities of the health-care system, vaccines, government,” he said, “and there’s a lot of history in place that reinforces some of that distrust.” Although he believes the 1932–1972 Tuskegee syphilis experiment — in which Black men, without their knowledge, were given a placebo rather than a promised treatment to see what would happen if the venereal disease went unchecked — explains the distrust that many Black people feel toward the health-care system, Reynolds does not think it is the only explanation. Health-care disparities, coupled with a general lack of cultural competence among many health-care workers, also are factors. When Black and Hispanic residents go in for routine healthcare procedures, they often do not see workers who resemble them, and many times they need transla- Fundamental vaccine issues tors. If there are no available translators, Aside from vaccine hesitancy, Reynolds non-English-speaking Black and Hispanic said he believes that a lack of resources is residents are put on a phone line. Reyn- also causing the low vaccination rates. olds said he believes these disparities rein- Many Black and Hispanic residents do not
have the technology or technological skills to navigate websites to schedule appointments. “Lots of our employees talked about sitting with multiple screens opened up on their desktops, trying to get an appointment, as if they were buying concert tickets,” he said. “Not everybody has the time to do that. If you’re ambivalent about the vaccine, you’re not going to take the time to do that.” Poor communities that are disproportionately Black and Hispanic are more likely to rely on public transportation and work two jobs to support their families financially. They are less likely to have the time to drive to far-away locations to get the vaccination and are restricted by public transportation. When Reynolds recently received his vaccine at Suffolk Community College, he sat in the waiting area for 15 minutes and played on his phone. He then realized health and government experts are missing opportunities to tackle other healthcare issues, he said. According to Feeding America, 1 in 17 people struggle with hunger on Long Island. The U.S. Census Bureau and the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) reported that roughly 26.6 percent of New York adults reported anxiety or depressive disorder symptoms this March. Reynolds said vaccine waiting areas would be an ideal place for nonprofits to set up around the perimeter, offer people information about food, mental health issues and resources about substance abuse counseling. Research has shown mental health disorders, anxiety, depression and substance use have increased markedly during the coronavirus pandemic. “We should be creating a catalog of the lessons learned, and there’s been more discussion about minority health over the past year than there has been in a long time, because those disparities were on display,” he said. Scott Brinton contributed to this story.
Concerts, plays and projects set for summer form. The group’s leaders communicated through texts and video calls, and most of their events had to be canceled because of Covid-19 regulations, except the concert series. Although concerts were limited in size, Dresner said they proved successful, with bands playing socially distant shows at the Nautical Mile every Thursday from late July to early September. “A lot of the bands lost their usual gigs because of all the shutdowns, so they were more than happy to come play at our shows,” Dresner recalled. “The attendance couldn’t be as big as other years, but people were still eager to come out and enjoy time out of their houses.” Howes added that she took videos of parts of the performances to promote the events on social media. LIACF was also able to salvage its 40th annual Juried Photography Show, which brings in a professional photographers to judge photo entries from across Long Island. While the show normally concludes with a live gallery display at the Freeport Memorial Library, last year’s show was only available to view online. This year, however, the LIACF plans to hold the contest in November in order to increase the likelihood of holding the gallery event in person. As for the upcoming summer concert
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added to the stages. “We’re really hoping for extra community support this year since our events help bring people down to the Nautical Mile,” Howes said. The LIACF has also joined other arts councils and Vision Long Island to promote #ShotToReunite, which calls on local artists to create and submit works of art that could be used in a campaign to
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The easT end Trio played in last year’s socially distanced summer concert series. LIACF leaders said they hope the group will return this year.
boost confidence in the Covid-19 vaccine. The works would also focus on communities of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. “The arts, in all of its forms, are able to open up authentic, respectful conversations within diverse communities like ours, and deliver messages that speak to social issues in ways that traditional marketing methods cannot,” said Lauren Wagner, director of the Long Island Arts Alliance. “I can think of no better way to activate our collective resources in support of the monumental public health initiative that lay before us.” The hope for the project is to encourage as many people as possible to be vaccinated in order to help Long Island return to normalcy and, in turn, help reinvigorate that arts. As the LIAFC works on these projects, along with reopening the Art Alcove and Art Alley at the Recreation Center, the organization is working on its sixth annual Poetry Writing Review. Dresner said the hope is to gather enough poems from local students to create and publish a collection of the works during National Poetry Month this April. “We’re still forging ahead and planning for great things this summer and fall,” Dresner said. To learn more about LIAFC events and programs, visit liacfreeport.org. To learn how to take part in the Shot To Reunite project, visit shottoreunite.org.
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MSSN mobile vaccine unit hits the road DR. aDhi shaRMa, chief medical officer at Mount Sinai South Nassau, stood with Town of Hempstead government officials at the unveiling of the Vaxmobile.
By ReiNe BethaNy March 31 marked a milestone in the Town of Hempstead’s battle against Covid-19. At a news conference, Town Supervisor Don Clavin announced, “Ladies and gentlemen, you’re standing in front of the very first mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit in the entire State of New York, otherwise known as the Vaxmobile.” Behind Clavin in the senior center parking lot was an oversized van with a medical team from Mount Sinai South Nassau ready to administer 100 doses of the Johnson & Johnson SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to the center’s residents. The van was made possible by federal CARES funds. Purchasing and equipping the van, Clavin said, required a five-month collaboration between the Town of Hempstead board and the MSSN administration and staff. Clavin particularly credited Councilman Anthony D’Esposito for responding when Richard Murphy, president and CEO of MSSN, reached out to the Town of Hempstead with the vision for the mobile unit. D’Esposito represents the 4th Councilmatic District, where MSSN is located in Oceanside. The mobile unit is vital, Clavin said, because widespread vaccination cannot be achieved without “getting into every community, and this mobile unit’s going to start that process.” Dr. Adhi Sharma, MSSN’s chief medical officer, said, “We want to thank the supervisor, his vision with Councilman D’Esposito and the town board, which allowed us to start planning way ahead of time for this. … We’re giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. It’s one shot, and we’re getting it to those communities who are chal-
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lenged” — seniors and anyone without transport to a vaccination site. Elizabeth Haggood and Willie Dent, both of Uniondale, received the first doses. “I didn’t even feel it,” Haggood said. At one of the five vaccination stations set up in the senior center parking lot, nurses Valentina Griffiths and Luz Otero were two of the official vaccinators assigned to the mobile unit. Otero said, “The patients who can’t come to us, we go to them,” including setting up drive-by vaccination stations where “we do everything while [the patients] are
sitting in their car.” The vaccinators also might arrange a central station in the activity room of a senior housing unit, or walk through the unit to vaccinate bedridden residents. Vaxmobile shots are by appointment only. To be placed on a list and notified of when the Vaxmobile will come to their area, people can call the Town of Hempstead Clerk’s Office at (516) 812-3046. Organizations or centers interested in scheduling a visit for eligible residents or for more information may call the Town of Hempstead at (516) 812-3678 or send an email to VaxMobile@snch.org.
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More police oversight is needed in new plans By Melissa KoeNig mkoenig@liherald.com
After an independent review board to oversee the Nassau County Police Department was left out of the county’s police reform plan, the Legislature’s three members of color have written a letter to state officials, calling on them to allocate the financial resources to create a regional office of the State Law Department’s Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office. The state office receives complaints about alleged police misconduct from the more than 500 police departments throughout New York, and evaluates each one. A more regional office, however, Legislators Siela Bynoe, Kevan Abrahams and Carrié Solages argue in their March 26 letter to Attorney General Letitia James — who oversees the LEMIO — would be dedicated to reviewing the complaints brought against Nassau County police and determining the proper courses of action for each complaint received. “This is an opportunity to really circumvent what happened in the Legislature,” Solages, a Democrat from Lawrence, told the Herald. He and the two other legislators — all Democrats — have pushed for increased oversight of the police department for years, co-sponsoring a bill in 2014 to introduce a body camera program, which was shot down, and asking for more data to be
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collected and made public about arrest rates by race since Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced over the summer that all municipalities would have to create a plan to reform their local police departments after the killing of George Floyd and the nationwide protests that followed. With cases like these in mind, Bynoe, of Westbury, proposed an amendment on March 17 to include an early-intervention system in the police reform plan as a “non-punitive tool whose purpose is to proactively identity and address potential issues before they become problems,” like the final report to the county from the Police Executive Research Foundation suggested. Currently, Solages said, Nassau County police officers are only required to undergo a psychological evaluation when they are first hired. Additionally, Bynoe proposed the creation of a review board to determine which officers might need intervention —
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such as a change in assignment, additional supervision or training and referrals to counseling — before they are accused of police brutality, and the department, she said, should re-evaluate its programs regularly “to consider new and more effective interventions.” Abrahams, the Legislature’s minority leader from Freeport, meanwhile, also asked County Executive Laura Curran on March 11 to consider creating a public safety committee that would release useof-force data, information about complaints and traffic stop data at biannual public hearings on policing in Nassau. Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder later agreed to hold biannual public hearings to release data on complaints made against police officers, which would also be available online, but said a local public review board could not be included in the plan without a collective bargaining agreement between the county and the
police unions. Instead, he said, every complaint is forwarded to the State Attorney General’s Office for review, unless it is a complaint about a violation of the police department’s rules. “They’re the early intervention,” Ryder said at the public hearing on March 22. “We’re not.” But without an independent board to review police misconduct, the three legislators said, the county’s police reform plan does not include enough measures to oversee the police department, and they voted against it. “It’s not going to get us where we want to be,” Solages said of the plan, which he voted against, with Bynoe adding at the hearing, “There needed to be a little bit more meat on the bone.” The plan, the legislators said in their letter to the attorney general, also failed to include alternative approaches to oversight, such as empowering a local county human rights agency to oversee it, like Suffolk County did, or creating a thirdparty police complaint hotline for the purpose of recording and transmitting complaints, and expanding the scope of a local ethics board to review police misconduct complaints, like the Village of Hempstead did. And while the plan includes a provision to give officers bonuses for body cameras, the legislators said, they are not “a panacea for officer misconduct and abuse.”
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f you’re an older adult, or you care about someone who is, this is a pivotal moment in the pandemic. Covid-19 vaccination is well under way and many older adults have already been immunized and now inching toward a return to “normalcy.” But this hopeful moment comes at the exact same time that new, mutated forms of the virus threaten to speed up the spread, adding to already high levels of Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths. So as the pandemic enters its second year, older adults may feel a mixture of hope, anxiety, fatigue, anger, fear and resolve. “Older adults have been disproportionally affected by this pandemic, and not just in terms of their physical health,” says Preeti Malani, M.D., an infectious disease and geriatrics specialist at Michigan Medicine, the University of Michigan’s academic medical center, and the director of the National Poll on Healthy Aging. “As this year moves on, it’s important to find safe ways to engage with others, get outside and move around, and take care of your medical needs.” Here are top tips to follow through if you’re an older adult, or if you live with or love someone who is (these tips also apply to younger people who have health conditions that make them more vulnerable to the worst effects of Covid-19, including people with autoimmune conditions, or immune systems that have been weakened by a condition they have or treatments they receive): Get the vaccine as soon as you can It’s safe and will help keep you from getting a bad case of Covid-19 if you do get exposed. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need to use an unfamiliar website or mobile app to do so. Don’t let a little technology stand between you and the vaccine that can protect you! Also, make sure you’re scheduling the appointment through an official source — don’t be taken in by scam sites that have fooled some older adults. Once you’re vaccinated, don’t act as if you have superpowers First of all, it takes up to two weeks for the first dose to teach your immune system about the coronavirus. And it takes two doses of the vaccine, several weeks apart, to get full protection (unless you’re getting the Johnson & Johnson version).You can still get seriously ill with Covid-19 in those first weeks if you were exposed to coronavirus just before or just after getting vaccinated (but the vaccine can’t give you Covid-19, because it doesn’t contain a whole virus.) Even after your second dose, you can still get infected, though you probably won’t get nearly as sick as you would have. You may still be able to infect others, though researchers are working to see how likely this really is. That makes this next step important too. Whether you’ve gotten the vaccine yet or not, keep wearing masks and maintain social distancing protocols. The virus is still widespread, so even as more people get vaccinated and their vaccine takes effect, it could take months for the spread to slow. It’s still important to do all the things we’ve been doing (or should have been doing) since spring to reduce the chance of getting or spreading the virus. Masks are critical to slowing the spread of coronavirus,
Get outside Make a plan to meet a friend outside, with masks on and staying apart, if you’re feeling well. The weather is starting to warm up, but even if it’s chilly, dress appropriately (including footwear with appropriate grip) and enjoy a walk, hike, explore a park, have a chat or do other activities. If the sun is out, make a special effort to get outside by yourself or with others, since sun exposure can help your mood and vitamin D levels especially since we’ve just emerged from a difficult winter. If you go outside to meet someone who doesn’t live with you, keep masks on, and keep your distance physically. And don’t leave home if you know you’ve been exposed to someone with Covid-19 in the last two weeks, or you have symptoms of any illness. For dining or drinking outside or in ‘igloo’ type structures, which means no masks, it’s still best to stick with members of your household or one other household that you agree to form a “pod” with. Move every day Even if you can’t go outside, or don’t want to brave a cold or rainy day, just walking around, climbing stairs, stretching, or tuning in to an exercise class online or on television can help you keep your mood up and your muscles working. It may be tempting to sit on the couch or in front of the computer for hours on end, but even if you do, make sure to get up at least once an hour to move around, get a drink of water, look out a window, or even doing a “standing meeting” with coworkers, friends or relatives, where you stand or walk around while you talk or have a video chat. Connect Even if still you’re not comfortable getting together with people outside, or going into stores for essential trips, you should make a special effort to connect with others virtually — especially if you live alone or are home alone most of the day. Loneliness and social isolation have doubled among older adults during the pandemic. If you know another older person who may need more connection during this time, don’t be afraid to reach out. Phone calls, texts, video chats, virtual classes and book clubs, television or movie “watch parties” and social media can all help. Also be sure to check your local library, senior center or even a museum (such as Hofstra University Museum of Art and Nassau County Museum of Art, and arts venues, such as Tilles Center, which continue to offer online events. Help others The pandemic, and its economic effects, have hit some people much harder than others. If you have the ability to give time, money or expertise to a cause or organization you believe in, or to help neighbors with simple tasks such as pet walking or outdoor chores, this is a good time to do so. You may find that helping others helps you too. Above photo: Special risks mean special care is needed, even as the vaccine becomes available.
Social Engagement Whether socializing in place or getting out, connections are more important than ever Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Growing older means adapting to new social challenges, which can be burdensome enough without dealing with a pandemic at the same time. Being alone may leave older adults more vulnerable to social isolation, which can affect health and well-being. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation are associated with higher risks for health problems such as heart disease, depression, and cognitive decline. Maintaining social connections and staying mentally and physically active is key to reducing social isolation and loneliness among older adults, particularly now, as we continue to deal with the Covid-19 national health crisis. Here are some ideas to stay connected. Reach out. Try to call a family member or friend every day, write them a note or send a card. Schedule time each day to stay in touch with family, friends, and neighbors in person, by email, social media, voice call, or text. Talk with people you trust and share your feelings. Suggest an activity to help nurture and strengthen existing relationships. Find an activity that you enjoy. You might even restart an
old hobby or take a class to learn something new. You might have fun and meet people with similar interests. Stay active, mentally and physically. Move more and sit less. Engage in physical activity such as a walk or online group exercise classes. Adults should aim for at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) of activity a week that makes you breathe hard. Flex your brain. Draw a sketch, write a poem or short story, or start journaling. Create connections using technology. Use online tools to connect with friends and family. Attend virtual events and concerts or tour museums from home. Read a book online. If you’re not tech-savvy, sign up for an online or in-person class at your local public library or community center to help you learn how to use email or social media. Welcome a furry companion into your home. Consider adopting a pet if you are able to care for them. Animals can be a source of comfort and may also lower stress and blood pressure. Focus on your faith. Deepen your spirituality at your church or synagogue and engage with others in activities and events. Above photo: Being socially engaged improves the quality of life for older adults and is associated with better mental and physical health.
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egistration for the third NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC) Health Science Competition (HSC), a program of the Center for Science Teaching & Learning (CSTL), is open at www.cstl.org/nspc. Like last year’s event, the 2021 program will be staged online to assure the safety of participants, judges, educators, and sponsors. Applications for the “virtual” competition must be received by no later than 4:00 p.m. (EST) on Friday, April 30, 2021. A $30 non-refundable registration fee per team applies to all entries. The NSPC HSC is available only to Nassau and Suffolk County high school teams. In 2020, over 280 students representing 37 Long Island high schools participated in the competition and 50 prize-winning teams shared over $80,000 in score-based awards. To compete, teams will create a Google site and upload: 1) Images of their poster board/digital poster board or a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation; 2) A 10 minute video in which team members can be seen explaining their project, and 3) All executed competition documents. Entries
must be received by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Results are to be announced and live streamed on Tuesday, June 15. Student teams will be judged in one of five categories: Behavioral Sciences; Biology-Medicine/Health; BiologyMicrobiology/Genetics; Health Related Biochemistry/Biophysics, and Bioengineering and Computational Biology. The five first place winners in last year’s competition were: Anushka Gupta of Great Neck North High School in the “Behavioral Sciences” category; Suchir Misra of Jericho Senior High School in the “Bioengineering and Computational Biology” category; Tiffany Guo of Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington in the “Biology-Genetics” category; Lianna Friedman of Roslyn High School in the “Biology-Medicine/Health” category, and Chelsea Pan of Ward Melville High School in the “Health Related Biochemistry & Biophysics” category. Each first place winner received a $5,500 prize. The exact breakdown of prizes can be found at www.cstl.org/nspc/hsc-prizes/.
“The young people who were part of our first two competitions,” observes Michael H. Brisman, M.D., an attending neurosurgeon and chief executive officer of NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery,“ were brilliant and inspiring. Their understanding of medicine and health-related subjects was impressive. These students are exactly the people we need to address the high demand for STEM, health science, and healthcare-related jobs here on Long Island and across the nation.” For more information about the NSPC Health Science Competition (HSC), complete competition rules, and deadlines, visit www.cstl.org/nspc or call 516-764-0045. About Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC) Founded in Freeport in 1958, NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery (NSPC) has grown to become one of the largest, private neurosurgical groups in the U.S. with seven conveniently located offices on Long Island. The practice’s 22 experienced neurosurgeons are experts in “Bloodless” spine and brain surgery, including
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Parents often monitor their kids’ sleeping patterns as a way to ensure they’re getting a quality night of zzz’s. But who monitors our sleeping routines once we’re older? How are we supposed to know whether we’re getting enough sleep or how to prepare for if we need more? According to the National Sleep Foundation, one of the most common concerns elderly people have is that they sleep for less time than when they were younger, plus they may report waking up multiple times during the night or having difficulty falling asleep in the first place. There are various stages of sleep that cycle throughout the entirety of one’s night — light and deep — and many seniors tend to experience an increase in their number of light stages, which could cause more tiredness throughout the day. A major factor contributing to this change is linked to medications prescribed for physical and psychological illnesses, although some of it is completely natural. For example, as we age, we organically tend to get tired earlier in the evening and, in turn, rise earlier in the morning. A sleep therapist can help change your circadian rhythm, utilizing light therapy, traditional therapy or other resources. For a list of sleep therapists near you, call your health insurance company or look on its website. If you’re looking to take matters into your own hands, there are many homeopathic and natural remedies that are quite easy to introduce into your nightly and daily routines. At night, try to avoid television, the computer and your cell-
phone for at least one hour before you retire to the bedroom. Because your body wants to stay awake when it thinks it’s daytime, these devices can create a sort of fake “daylight” effect, throwing off your natural sleep rhythm.You also should try to avoid drinking water or other liquids for at least an hour before bedtime. Stretching and meditation are also great tools to help slow down your system into complete relaxation mode, calming and quieting the mind. If you have trouble meditating on your own, there are many assisting apps you can use; however, if you require assistance, make sure that your phone or other device has the light turned all the way down so that you avoid bright lights as recommended above. You might also try taking a warm bath or shower before sleeping, making sure to focus on slow breathing and the way the water feels on your skin. Sometimes humming slowly or chanting a mantra can also calm your mind and put you into a completely surrendered state of calm. If none of the above works, melatonin is a great natural sleep aid that will help sooth you into sleep without giving you some of the “hangover” effects you may feel from an over-thecounter or prescribed sleeping pill. Melatonin is a natural chemical found in the body, so taking it merely enhances your body’s ingrained clock that tells it when to go to sleep. This shouldn’t be used nightly, however. It should be used only when necessary. That’s because when the brain is exposed to too much melatonin, it becomes unresponsive, according to Richard Wurtman, who pioneered the use of melatonin in helping people sleep.
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Aging can bring some aches and pains, such as arthritis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly half of all people over age 65 have reported doctor-diagnosed arthritis. What happens as we get older? The Mayo Clinic reports that as we age, our bones shrink in size and density, making them weaker and more susceptible to breaking. Plus, our muscles lose strength, flexibility and endurance, all of which can imact our balance, coordination and stability. To promote good bone, joint and muscle health, the clinic suggests adults get at least 1,000 milligrams of calcium every day. Women over age 51 and men over age 71 should take 1,200 milligrams daily. Get vitamin D, too. Adults up to age 70 need 600 IU a day, while those over 70 should get 800 IU. The Mayo Clinic also recommends weightbearing exercises, such as walking, climbing stairs, jogging and playing tennis to help keep bones strong and slow bone loss. Move It! While age-related pain varies from person to person, it’s not necessarily a doom and gloom situation. “The expectation that pain comes with aging is an unfortunate one and can lead to helplessness that there isn’t anything that can
be done,” says physical therapist Devra Sheldon. “This couldn’t be further from the truth. Aging does not equal pain.” Sheldon, who specializes in helping patients manage pain through movement, encourages those with general aches and pains to find the movements and exercises they like. “If you’re not into a particular type of exercise, then that’s not the one for you,” she says. She teaches patients to look for “movement opportunities.” For example, when getting up from a chair or couch, perform five sit-to-stands. When standing at the bathroom sink, do 10 heel raises. Wear and Tear “As we age, we suffer from years of wear and tear in our joints,” says certified personal trainer and nutritionist Adnan Munye, noting that people over 50 can be affected by arthritic pain, a lack of mobility, muscle imbalances and impact injuries from falls. He recommends exercising daily, with a focus on being gentle. Swimming and Pilates, for example, are great ways to stay active without straining joints. “Some movement every day helps to keep circulation in good order,” says Munye. “It keeps synovial fluid production in the joints high, helping arthritis, and improves cardiovascular health. He also advises using a sauna two to three times a week, which can reduce inflammation
and improve circulation. Yoga According to Harvard Health Publishing, studies show yoga can help people with chronic low back pain, as well as those with fibromyalgia osteoporosis-related curvature of the spine and other conditions. Plus, yoga can improve a person’s mood and psychosocial well-being. “A regular yoga practice can also improve core strength and balance to prevent against falls and injuries and has been shown to improve respiratory function and circulation,” says yoga instructor Leslie Conner, noting the exercise can strengthen muscles and increase stability in joints. Yoga is highly adaptive, too, so it’s a fit for people of all ages and physical abilities. Patients with multiple sclerosis, for example, can practice yoga from a chair instead of a mat on the floor. Weightlifting Pick up those dumbbells. If the idea of weightlifting to reduce pain seems counterintuitive, think again. Nick Rizzo, director of training and fitness at
RunRepeat, did a meta-analysis of over 126 scientifically peer-reviewed studies on the benefits of weight training and strength training for seniors. He found that studies on age-related pain have shown weightlifting improves overall quality of life by easing general aches and pains, as well as disorder-specific ones. He says weightlifting is also good for your brain, helping improve your memory. Managing Pain Aching feet and legs? Wear medical compression stockings or socks to help ease swelling, improve circulation and prevent blood clots. Sooth body aches by soaking in a warm bath with Epsom salts. Ease joint pain by applying heat to joints when they’re stiff and icing them when they’re swollen. As always, consult your doctor before trying new therapies and if a new injury or pain develops. Above photo: Yoga is highly adaptive, so it’s a fit for people of all ages and physical abilities.
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s the warmer weather approaches, look for a mobile unit sponsored by Mount Sinai South Nassau and the Town of Hempstead that could be coming soon to your neighborhood to administer Covid-19 vaccinations. Mount Sinai South Nassau received CARES Act funding through the Town of Hempstead to purchase the mobile testing and vaccination bus, which will serve all areas of the Town. “This mobile unit will allow us to bring Covid-19 rapid testing and vaccinations directly to communities within the Town of Hempstead, particularly areas that have been hard hit by the pandemic,” said Adhi Sharma, MD, Executive Vice President for Clinical and Professional Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, adding, “We are proud to partner with the Town.” The handicapped-accessible mobile unit is expected to be up and running in the coming weeks. The Town and hospital will be working with community leaders to arrange vaccination visits at convenient and popular locations, including faith-based organizations, libraries, recreation centers, senior centers, parks, and train stations. In addition to eliminating the barrier of transportation, the unit will feature a bilingual clinical staff that will help residents navigate registration requirements or potential language barriers that otherwise could discourage them from getting the help they deserve and need. The interior of the unit includes a private exam room, computerized clinical workstations, medical testing and lab technologies, and secure storage areas. Additional information about the mobile unit and its future schedule will be posted on the Town and hospital websites. “We’re proud to once again team up with Mount Sinai South Nassau to provide this essential Covid-19 service to our residents,” said Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin. “We thank Senator Schumer for making the funding available to our town that has led to the creation of many programs to keep our residents safe.” “Supervisor Clavin and the Town Board have been invaluable partners in our fight to stop the spread of the virus,” said Richard J. Murphy, President & CEO of Mount Sinai South Nassau. “We appreciate their leadership and willingness to fund and join us in this important public health effort.” Meanwhile, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Covid-19 Vaccination Center, at 519 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre, reached a significant milestone on Friday, March 12, when it administered its 10,000th dose of the Covid vaccines. The center is also the host site of the Teacher’s Vaccination Pilot Program, a collaborative initiative of Mount Sinai South Nassau and Nassau County to vaccinate area
Qualified Mount Sinai South Nassau staff will be on hand to administer the vaccine. The mobile unit, pictured here with images of (left) Theresa Clarke, Nurse Practitioner and (right) Karine Austin, RN, is designed to bring vaccines to hard-hit communities. Medicine, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau. “I encourage everyone to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.” With the recent approval of the Janssen/ Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine, plans are being established for its distribution. Dr. Glatt advises to get whichever vaccine is available to you as soon as possible. For the most current information on the availability, use, effectiveness, and timing of these vaccines, visit www.southnassau.org/ covid19vaccine.
Brian Warner of Hempstead, was one of the first Town of Hempstead residents to receive their Covid-19 vaccine in the community from the ‘Vaxmobile,’ a mobile vaccination bus made possible through a partnership by Mount Sinai South Nassau and the Town. Brian, pictured here, was vaccinated at the Uniondale-Hempstead Senior Center, where hospital staff vaccinated 90 residents. teachers and school staff members from local school districts so that schools can continue to achieve their plans to reopen rapidly and safely. “As vaccines for other life-threatening
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Women leaders talk their political journeys By Bridget downes bdownes@liherald.com
To celebrate March being Women’s History Month, the office of Nassau County Legislator Debra Mulé invited local elected female leaders to discuss their journeys in politics via Facebook Live on March 26. The virtual panel, titled “Women in Politics: Our Journey,” featured Nassau County Executive and Baldwinite Laura Curran, Deputy Mayor of Rockville Centre Kathy Baxley, Freeport Board of Education President Vilma Lancaster and Baldwin school board Trustee Annie Doresca. Mulé asked participants what motivated them to seek public office, to which they said they hadn’t actively sought it. “I was never the kind of little girl that dreamed of growing up and running for office,” Curran said. “It kind of happened almost by accident, you could say.” Her children were attending Baldwin schools when a friend asked if she had ever considered running for the school board, Curran recalled. She threw her hat in the ring and was elected. She later ran for a seat on the County Legislature, won, and, eventually, ran for county executive and won. Curran commended all the women on the call. “Every woman here in her realm is doing the best she can for her constituents,” she said, “and that’s what this is about — being in elected office. It’s about the people that we serve.” “I never had any intention ever — never even thought about running for anything,” Baxley said. She recalled her days as a teacher and remembered joining the Parent Teachers Association to become more involved in the community. She got a call from Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray, who asked if she would be interested in becoming a village trustee. “I knew nothing about what being a trustee involved,” Baxley said. “I always voted in the elections — and I always have for any election — but I still didn’t know what it entailed and it probably took [Mayor Murray] and the other trustees a good two or three months to convince me to do it.” She was appointed to finish a prior trustee’s term, then was elected to the seat and is finishing up her first full term. The mayor appointed her deputy mayor three years ago. “I think a lot of the way it works, for women especially, is you juggle your career, your family, your children, your lives, their lives,” she said, “and if you’re out there doing things, whatever they may be — working, volunteering, running a Girl Scout troop — any of those things, people will notice that you like to be involved . . . Now I love what I do.” Doresca also started out with the local PTA, and recalled attending board meetings. “It piqued an interest because it had to
do with education and it had to do with children,” she said, “and so, for me, being a school board member was a perfect fit . . . People have to vote you in and going through that experience is where I realized that I was actually an elected official. It sounds very daunting hearing that, but I just felt I was volunteering to do something that I enjoyed doing.” Lancaster also volunteered some of her time with the PTA, as well as with the Boy Scouts, and recalled when the Freeport mayor asked if she’d like to work for the village. She interviewed and was hired as the treasurer. She then landed a seat on the school board and took over the top spot after former Freeport Board of Education President Ernest Kight died in February. “I finally decided that this is what I wanted to do,” she said, “and my commitment was children.” “I think it’s really interesting that we all came to our life of service as mothers,” Mulé said, adding that her political career also began with the PTA. She went from the PTA to the school board, to the village board and to the county. Mulé asked about the lessons the women have learned throughout their careers. “It’s definitely not an ‘I’ team, it’s a ‘we’ team,” Doresca said, “in terms of our amazing superintendent and her cabinet, the teachers, administrators, fellow board members — everything we do, it’s a ‘we,’ even if one person leads it. It’s really a team effort in so many aspects.” Lancaster said that although she sets policy and is not in charge of hiring within the school district, she is trying to become more involved with the type of teachers hired in an effort to diversify the staff and reflect the community at large. “I’d like to see more Hispanic teachers, more Black teachers,” she said, “and I think we need that because of the diversity in our community.” “The more you can talk to people out in the world, the better leader you are, the more informed you are,” Curran said. “The better you can advocate for [your constituents], the better you can serve them . . . Just to hear what their issues were, what their problems were, what they needed, what their frustrations were, really helped me adjust in helping them or advocating to the state.” Mulé said she didn’t let fear make decisions for her. She and the panelists added that guidance from mentors helps, as well as exposing young women to the possibilities women can pursue. “I think, at the end of the day, we are all capable of doing what any other — what a male — does,” Doresca said, “I do think what’s also important is for us to start exposing younger women at an earlier age, elementary school, just to even know that these roles exist and it’s not always the male that can do it, but women can do it. Anything is possible.” Mulé echoed the sentiment. “I think it’s important that more women join the political process,” she said.
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stAte sen. JoHn Brooks chatted with his staff on the Senate floor in 2019.
Brooks pushes tax relief legislation in State Senate By reine BetHAnY and Andrew gArCiA agarcia@liherald.com
State Sen. John Brooks is fighting to alleviate the tax burden felt by his business and home-owning constituents. The Seaford Democrat has recently sponsored and co-sponsored three pieces of property tax legislation that, if passed into law, would not only ease the tax burden on small business owners and active military members, but also address the school district wealth gap on Long Island. The bill that affects small business owners aims to effectively eliminate the cap placed on state and local tax, or SALT, deductions for businesses in New York. Federal legislation in 2017 capped the amount of state and property taxes that individuals can deduct from their federal income tax forms at $10,000 — but many New Yorkers, especially on Long Island, pay much more in property taxes alone. Owners of S corporations, partnerships, and limited liability companies in New York currently pay their taxes as individuals. The bill, S2915, would give business owners an option to pay these taxes through their business entity, which is not subject to the SALT cap. Regarding school funding, Brooks takes a novel approach to homeowner property tax relief, particularly in lesswealthy school districts. Such districts often exist where profitable businesses are few, or where businesses have payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, or PILOT, agreements. A PILOT allows a business to agree with a municipality not to pay its full property. Lack of business tax income can pass the burden of funding a local school district to homeowners, whose property taxes get raised to make up the difference.
However, if Brooks’ legislation, which is currently introduced on the senate floor, passes, homeowner property taxes would not be expected to fund more than 50 percent of a school district’s budget. New York State would alleviate any shortfall. “Here on Long Island in particular, in so many districts we’re funding 70 percent or more of our education through property taxes,” Brooks said. “Easily, [taxpayers] are going over the $10,000, and they’re getting double-taxed on the money that’s in excess of the $10,000 — we need to put an end to that.” “All of this will equal $1.1 billion in savings to working and middle-class homeowners without raising any taxes,” according to Brooks. Additionally, the gap in per-pupil spending between more and less wealthy districts would be reduced, so educational opportunities could be much more evenly distributed. Another bill, which has unanimously passed the state senate, will help active military members. According to a press release from Brooks’ office, the legislation will authorize municipalities to offer a real property tax exemption for property owned by active-duty service members in a combat zone. “This bill is meant to provide further stability and support for military families,” Brooks said. Currently, U.S. military veterans can claim a property tax exemption under New York state law, but Brooks said the same exemption should be available for those who are currently serving. If the bill is signed into law, active-duty military members can claim an exemption for up to 15 percent of their home’s assessed value, but the claim cannot exceed $12,000.
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LEGAL NOTICE ASSESSOR’S NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF THE FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL THE ASSESSOR OF THE COUNTY OF NASSAU HEREBY GIVES NOTICE that he has completed the 2021/2022 final assessment roll, which will be used for the 2022 levy of Town and County Taxes in the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, and the City of Glen Cove and the City of Long Beach, and for the 2021/2022 levy of school taxes in such Towns and in the City of Long Beach. A certified electronic copy of the roll was filed with the Department of Assessment on April 1, 2021. The electronic roll may be examined on public terminals located in the offices of: DEPARTMENT OF ASSESSMENT NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE BUILDING 240 OLD COUNTRY ROAD, FOURTH FLOOR MINEOLA, NY 11501 where the same will remain open for public inspection for fifteen days. Dated this 1st day of April, 2021. ___________________ DAVID F. MOOG, IAO Nassau County Assessor 125373
LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 5, 2021, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK, ADOPTED APRIL 5, 2021, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF TAX CERTIORARI JUDGMENTS, COMPROMISED CLAIMS AND SETTLED CLAIMS PAYABLE IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING FEBRUARY 28, 2022, RESULTING FROM COURT ORDERS PURSUANT TO TAX CERTIORARI PROCEEDINGS BROUGHT UNDER ARTICLE SEVEN OF THE REAL PROPERTY
TAX LAW, STATING THE ESTIMATED TOTAL COST THEREOF IS $850,000, APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AND AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $850,000 BONDS OF SAID VILLAGE TO FINANCE SAID APPROPRIATION The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the payment of judgments, compromised claims or settled claims resulting from court orders on proceedings brought pursuant to Article Seven of the Real Property Tax Law that are payable in the fiscal year ending February 28, 2022. The period of probable usefulness is a minimum five (5) years and maximum twenty (20) years, dependent on the total amount of tax certiorari claims paid in a single fiscal year. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $850,000. A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Freeport, Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: April 5, 2021 Freeport, New York 125458
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LEGAL NOTICE The resolution, a summary of which is published herewith, has been adopted on April 5, 2021, and the validity of the obligations authorized by such resolution may be hereafter contested only if such obligations were authorized for an object or purpose for which the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, is not authorized to expend money or if the provisions of law which should have been complied with as of the date of publication of this Notice were not substantially complied with, and an action, suit or proceeding contesting such validity is commenced within twenty days after the publication of this Notice, or such obligations were authorized in violation of the provisions of the constitution. Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk BOND RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK (THE “VILLAGE”), AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $350,000 IN SERIAL BONDS OF THE VILLAGE TO FINANCE THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN TAX CERTIORARI JUDGMENTS,
COMPROMISED CLAIMS AND SETTLED CLAIMS RESULTING FROM COURT ORDERS, STATING THAT THE ESTIMATED MAXIMUM COST THEREOF IS $350,000, AND APPROPRIATING SAID AMOUNT THEREFOR The object or purpose for which the bonds are authorized is the payment of judgments, compromised claims or settled claims resulting from court orders on proceedings brought pursuant to Article 7 of the Real Property Tax Law that are payable in the fiscal year ending February 28, 2022. The period of probable usefulness is a minimum five (5) years and maximum twenty (20) years, dependent on the total amount of tax certiorari claims paid in a single fiscal year. The maximum amount of obligations authorized to be issued is $350,000. A complete copy of the Bond Resolution summarized above shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours at the office of the Village Clerk, Village of Freeport, Village Hall, 46 N. Ocean Avenue, Freeport, NY 11520. Dated: April 5, 2021 Freeport, New York 125457
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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 18, 2021. 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 2021-2022. (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 2021-2022. (3) To vote on the expenditure of funds from the Capital Reserve Fund established on May 16, 2017 as set forth in Proposition No. 3 below: PROPOSITION #3 Capital Reserve Fund Proposition 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: Roof Replacement -Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School (Phase I) and Columbus Avenue Elementary School; Masonry Pointing and Exterior Glazed Block Repairs-Leo F. Giblyn Elementary School; Replace Yankee Gutter System-Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School; HVAC Improvements-District Wide; Science Rooms Renovations - Freeport High School; School Security Upgrades/ Interior & Exterior Doors & Hardware-DistrictWide; Bathroom and Health Office RenovationsDistrict Wide; Air Conditioning District-Wide; Classroom/Flooring/Lighti ng Renovations -DistrictWide; Ceiling Tile & Lighting Replacements, Window Replacements, Improvements to the Grounds, Steps, Foundations, Sidewalks, Playgrounds, Parking Lots-District-Wide; Exterior Improvements, Field RenovationsDistrict-Wide; Renovate Main Entrance - Bayview Avenue Elementary School; Replace Gymnasium Partition and Wall Pads-New Visions Elementary School. (4) The election of one (1) School Trustee of the Board of Education. The term shall begin May 18, 2021 and end June 30, 2024. 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 13, 2021, for the Annual Budget Vote and Election to be held on May 18, 2021. In addition, the Board of Registration will be open April 20, 2021 and April 22, 2021 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 18, 2021. 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 (2017-2020) must register in order to vote on May 18, 2021. 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 13, 2021 to May 18, 2021, excluding Sunday, May 16, 2021, and between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 12:00 P.M. noon on Saturday, May 15, 2021 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 Freeport Public School Administration Building, 235 North Ocean Avenue, in Freeport. Applications for absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. Furthermore, such application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth in the application by no later than six (6) days 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. 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. Candidates for the Office of School Board Trustee must be nominated by a petition signed by at least twenty-nine (29) 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 19, 2021 at the Office of the District Clerk. A statement of the amount of money which will be required for the School Year 2021-2022 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 19, 2021, 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 5, 2021 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 two hundred thirtyfour (234) 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 19, 2021. 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 19, 2021. The Board of Education reserves the right to edit or amend any proposition without changing the intent thereof. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the school district. Military voters who are qualified voters of the school district may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their
request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk of the school district no later than 5:00 P.M. on April 22, 2021. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 P.M. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election. 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
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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 Vilma Lancaster Benjamin Roberts President District Clerk 124919
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS FURNISHING OF FIRE HYDRANTS, GATE VALVES, REPAIR COUPLINGS, REPAIR FITTINGS & INCIDENTALS - 2021 FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Agent of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “FURNISHING OF FIRE HYDRANTS, GATE VALVES, & REPAIR COUPLINGS, REPAIR FITTINGS AND
INCIDENTALS - 2021” until 11:00 A.M. on April 27, 2021 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. from April 12, 2021 until 4:00 P.M. April 23, 2021. There is no charge for the bid documents. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - April 8, 2021 Freeport Leader 125456
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2021 TOWING OF VEHICLES (Re-Bid) FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “2021 TOWING OF VEHICLES” until 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or by visiting the Village’s Website at w w w. f r e e p o r t n y. g o v. Bids will be available from 9:00 A.M. from April 12, 2021 until 4:00 P.M. April 23, 2021. There is no charge for the bid documents.
The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT Issue Date - April 8, 2021 Freeport Leader 125455
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on May 5, 2021, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by May 3rd , 2021 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 5th day of May 2021 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer.
A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucounty ny.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/32293 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before April 22, 2021. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: March 26,2021 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, York ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and
Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an
unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: March 26, 2021 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 125392 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232
LEGAL NOTICE SUMMONS IN TAX LIEN FORECLOSURE-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU - FERNANDO CUNHA, Plaintiff, against TAMARA L. CARTER, heir of Joseph William Carter a/k/a Joseph William Carter Sr., UNKNOWN HEIRS OF JOSEPH WILLIAM CARTER II, heir of Joseph William Carter a/k/a Joseph William Carter Sr., JUMBO INVESTMENTS, 341 EAST, LLC, FLORENCE RISMAN, L&L ASSOCIATES HOLDING CORP., PROPEL FINANCIAL 1, LLC, SECURITY PACIFIC
REALTY CORP., ATLANTIC SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, ASSOCIATES FINANCIAL SERVICES CO. INC., COUNTY OF NASSAU, et.al. Defendants. Index No. 611620/17. To the above-named Defendants -YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action within twenty days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty days after service is completed if the summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York. In case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. Plaintiffs designate Nassau County as the place of trial. Venue is based upon the county in which the property a lien upon which is being foreclosed is situated. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Hon. Julianne T. Capetola, J.S.C., dated March 25, 2021. The object of this action is to foreclose a Tax Lien covering the premises located at Section: 55 Block: 383 Group Lot: 293-294 on the Tax Map of Nassau County and is also known as 236 North Columbus Avenue, Freeport, New York. Dated: April 2, 2021 BRONSTER LLP, Attorney for Plaintiff, FERNANDO CUNHA, By: Nicole M. Ciolko, Esq. 156 West 56th Street, Suite 902 New York, NY 10019 (212) 558-9300 125450 LEGAL NOTICE SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS-SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU -NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY, Plaintiff, against ELOISE SMITH AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective
wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; MICHAEL GANTT AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DAVID J. GANTT, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT; DOUGLAS GANTT AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF DAVID J. GANTT, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF DAVID J. GANTT, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; NINABETH METCALF AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP L. GANTT, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT; KARLA B. SILVER AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP L. GANTT, HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT; UNKNOWN HEIRS TO THE ESTATE OF PHILLIP L. GANTT, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF LEROY GANTT, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants,
A second crash occurred at the BMW dealership on W. Sunrise Highway and Bayview Avenue on March 28. The Freeport Fire Department responded to the accident, and while there was no entrapment or fire, a total of seven people were injured in the incident. The previous crash took place on March 9 when a car crashed into the dealership, entering the building and hitting one of the vehicles on display. There were no serious injuries reported in that incident.
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executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; SOUTH SHORE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION; AVCO SECURITY CORPORATION; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT; and JOHN DOE AND JANE DOE #1 through #7, the last seven (7) names being fictitious and unknown to the Plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or parties, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the mortgaged premises described in the Complaint, DefendantsIndex No. 606534/2019. Plaintiff Designates Nassau County as the Place of Trial. The Basis of Venue is that the subject action is situated in Nassau County. To the above named Defendants-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 Complaint. That this Supplemental Summons is being filed pursuant to an order of the court entered January 12, 2021. NOTICE-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 the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC D/B/A CHAMPION MORTGAGE COMPANY AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS IN FORECLOSURE; New York State law requires that we send you this notice about the foreclosure process. Please read it carefully. SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT You are in danger of losing your home. If you fail to respond to the Summons and Complaint in this Foreclosure Action, you may lose your home. Please read the Summons and Complaint carefully. You should immediately contact an attorney of your local legal aid office to obtain advice on how to protect yourself. SOURCES OF INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE The State encourages you to become informed about your options in foreclosure. In addition to seeking assistance from an attorney or legal aid office, there are government agencies and non-profit organizations that you may contact for information about possible options, including trying to work with your lender during this process. To locate an entity near you, you may
call the toll-free helpline maintained by the New York State Department of Financial Services’ at 1-800-269-0990 or visit the Department’s website at http://www.dfs.ny.gov. FORECLOSURE RESCUE SCAMS Be careful of people who approach you with offers to “save” your home. There are individuals who watch for notices of foreclosure actions in order to unfairly profit from a homeowner’s distress. You should be extremely careful about any such promises and any suggestions that you pay them a fee or sign over your deed. State law requires anyone offering such services for profit to enter into a contract which fully describes the services they will perform and fees they will charge, and which prohibits them from taking any money from you until they have completed all such promised services. We are attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. The foregoing summons is served upon you by publication pursuant to an order of the Honorable Thomas A. Adams, J.S.C. dated December 29, 2020. The object of this action is to foreclose a mortgage and covering the premises known as 67 Ellison Avenue, Freeport, NY located at Section 55 Block 348 and Lot 61 Dated and Filed: March 16, 2021 Pincus Law Group, PLLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, By: Renee Aragona, Esq., 425 RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY 11556 (516) 699-8902. 125130
LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No. 607123/2019 THIRD PARTY SUMMONS W.S. an infant over the age of 14 years, by his Mother and Natural Guardian ANA LANDAVERDE and ANA LANDAVERDE, individually, Plaintiffs, against-
COUNTY OF NASSAU, NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MUSEUMS, AND THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, Defendants./ COUNTY OF NASSAU and NASSAU COUNTY, DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MUSEUMS, ThirdParty Plaintiffs, -againstELMER FC BAMACA, Third-Party Defendant. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED, to answer the Complaint of the Defendants, Third-Party Plaintiffs, COUNTY OF NASSAU and NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MUSEUMS, a copy of which is hereby served upon you, and to serve copies of your answer upon the undersigned Deputy County Attorney, Callan W. Tauster, located at 1 West Street, Mineola New York 11501, within twenty (20) days after service of this Third-Party Summons and Third-Party Complaint, exclusive of the day of service or within thirty (30) days after the completion of service where service is made in any manner other than by personal delivery within the State. In case of your failure to answer the Complaint of the Defendant, Third-Party Plaintiffs COUNTY of NASSAU and NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS, RECREATION AND MUSEUMS, a judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the Third-Party Complaint. Pursuant to CPLR 3402 (b), we give NOTICE that the title of this action has been changed from the style of the Complaint of the Plaintiff (see Exhibit “A”) to the style of this Third-Party SUMMONS and Third-Party COMPLAINT; the calendar status of this action as of this date is: “NOT ON THE TRIAL CALENDAR”. 125351 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com
Grateful to be alive at 90 As Rose Taylor, of Freeport, readies herself for her 90th birthday, he reminisced about her life. “On April 14th, 1931, Annie and Squire Jones gave birth to me, Rose Marie Jones, at St. Phillips Hospital, in Richmond, VA.” One of her most memorable moments growing up was singing in the church choir at the age of 5. She started singing with a group called The Flying Clouds at the age of 7 and sang with them until she was around 18. Rose graduated from Armstrong High School in 1948, and then went to Virginia Courtesy Maureen Taylor State. While studying there, she met her future husband, Rose TayloR, of Freeport, will celebrate her 90th James Taylor, in 1951. Rose birthday on April 14. then transferred to Virginia Not only was Rose a wife and career Union and majored in Elementary Education. Shortly after gradu- woman, but she was also a mother to ating from Virginia Union in 1954, she three beautiful girls. When she wasn’t being a wife, mother, first lady and guidmarried Taylor. After receiving her master’s degree, ance counselor, Rose found time for the she became a guidance counselor at Free- things that she enjoys: eating her favorite port High School and served in that pro- fruit, which is a pear, while wearing her fession for 28 years until her retirement. favorite shade red and watching her favorShe was a member of the Black Educa- ite show, “Dallas.” Rose’s favorite movie is tors in Freeport and said, “This was a “Gone With the Wind, “and she likes to group of teachers that felt they needed a listen to the great Nat King Cole. voice.” A woman of great stature and grace This group provided scholarships for influences her nine grandchildren and seniors graduating from high school. seven great-grandchildren to pursue all While providing education to students of their dreams. One scripture that Rose and support for families, Rose also served is known to quote is Isaiah 26:3, “Thou alongside her husband in the ministry. wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose The two pastored at First Baptist Church mind is stayed on thee: because he trustof Lawrence, and she served as the First eth in thee.” Lady for twenty years.
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Joseph R. Magliulo, of Freeport, died on March 25. He retired from ILA as supervisor of shipping. He was the devoted husband of Theresa, beloved father of Ralph (Tricia) and loving grandfather of Joseph (Danielle) and Jennifer. Visitation and funeral services were held at the Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Gary Hobson Williams, of Freeport, died on March 30. He was the former proprietor of the Baldwin Harbor Boat Yard and 55 Hudson Marina, as well as an environmental scientist for Arcadis, Geraghty & Miller, of Melville. He was the beloved husband of Susan B. Lyons-Williams, loving father of Jack Pearsall Williams and James Tucker Williams. Visitation and funeral services were held at the Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home. Cremation was private.
Salvatore Pavia Salvatore V. Pavia, of Freeport, died on March 27. He was a retired retail manager. He was the beloved husband of the late Lillian, loving father of Sharon Finston, Marguerite Brunner, Mary Jean Pavia and Mark Pavia, dear grandfather of six and great-grandfather of six. Visitation services were held at the Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home. Funeral mass was held at the Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Cremation was private.
Joseph Oliver Joseph E. Oliver, of Freeport, died on March 30. He was the beloved husband of Marion, loving father of JoAnn (Frank) Livoti and Bill Oliver and cherished grandfather of Cara, Chelsea, Andrew, Gabriel, Lucas and Sophia. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, April 9 at the Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated.
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e Americans have experienced a horrible year since the coronavirus invaded out shores. We’ve been confined to our homes, prohibited from traveling to vacation places and denied most of the many pleasures we took for granted pre-Covid. We have lost loved ones and been denied the chance to hug the people who are most important in our lives. Millions of doses of vaccines have been distributed around the country. The news JERRY is promising, but to quote the great KREMER Yogi Berra, It ain’t over till it’s over. President Biden optimistically promised that we would have 100 million vaccinations in his first 100 days, and now he has upped that goal to 200 million. Pfizer, using new and remarkable technology, has predicted that in a short time it will be able to produce 100 million doses a month. Johnson & Johnson has also made bold promises, even with the recent loss of 10 million doses due to
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“human error.” It is estimated that approximately 65 percent of all people over age 65 in New York state have been vaccinated. The numbers for people under 65 aren’t as high, but with the announcement that anyone over age 18 will now be eligible for the shots, it’s anticipated that by mid-summer, a vast majority of New Yorkers will have had one or both shots. Sounds good, doesn’t it? Not according to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, who tearfully stated recently that the country was in danger of a fourth wave of Covid-19 that could wipe out all of our progress to date. Her fear for the public is based on the fact that some 18 states have declared that the there is no longer any need for masks and social distancing, and their inhabitants can go back to life as usual. Businesses have been told that it’s time to open up, with no qualifications. Similar warnings have come from Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Many doctors like sports analo-
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gies, and Fauci has proclaimed that we shouldn’t “spike the ball on the 5-yardline.” In plain talk, Fauci says that the number of reported cases and deaths have plateaued, and despite all the vaccinations, more and more people are defying health warnings and exposing themselves to the possibility of serious illness. The latest bump in new cases is hitting the 25-to-40 age group hard, and the people in it are just being declared eligible to get vaccinated. The statistics that are announced every day don’t reach most people, but the television reports of the spring break crowds in Miami, flashed on the news many nights in a row, showed how reckless the college and post-college crowd can be. Miami police were forced to make hundreds of arrests, and blocked off the bridges leading to downtown Miami. It’s too early to assess how many new cases will be reported, but there’s no doubt that there will be an uptick in Covid reports. Many other people will contract Covid in the weeks and months to come due to other factors. For some stupid reasons, many people who call them-
hen you flout social distancing, you punish a lot more people than you think.
selves Republicans have decided that wearing a mask is a political statement, and they want no part of it. The antivaccine movement has contributed to the increase in cases, and some rightwing groups have embraced the antivaccers as a way to gain attention. Over the past year, we have learned other interesting facts. When cases go up in your hometown, businesses are hit with new restrictions. More reported cases cause occupancy numbers to be reduced, and that hits your suffering local business owner right in the pocketbook. Every bundle of new cases forces a local official to punish innocent merchants. When you take off that mask and flout social distancing, you punish a lot more people than you’d imagine. Things could get a lot better in the months to come, and the increasing number of vaccinated people is promising. But Berra would be the first to acknowledge that as of this point in April, this national crisis is far from over. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
Oldies but goodies have the right stuff
married an older man, and this week he’s turning 75. When we met, I was 14 and he was 15. Fortuitously, on this landmark birthday, it’s golden to be golden. All the good guys are over 75 these days. In fact, presidentially speaking, my guy isn’t quite old enough. If he were running for office, he would need another three or four years of maturing to be ready for the Oval Office. I’m old enough to remember the election of Jack Kennedy when he was 43, and let me tell you, our Joe RANDI Biden is no Jack KREISS Kennedy. Apparently the passing of torches and high-energy moon-shot talk are out of favor, and white hair and marital fidelity are in. Sailing off Cape Cod is out and riding Amtrak is in. Politico released a story featuring President Biden’s cabinet appointees, referring to the cabinet as his “senior center.” And with good reason. The average age of the first 12 nominees is 63. Among other leadership, House Speaker
Nancy Pelosi is 80. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is 70. The GOP’s Mitch McConnell is 79. Not to mention Bernie Sanders. In the run-up to the 2020 election, I wrote a column arguing that Biden was too old to run for presidency. I was concerned that his age could compromise his performance in office. Ideally, a president should be at the peak of his powers. But we don’t live in an ideal world. When the race came down to Trump vs. Biden, there was no question at all: Biden had to win. He had to replace the man and the messengers who were infusing corruption and authoritarianism into our government agencies and offices. Many of us who voted for Biden felt destabilized by the previous administration. We wanted someone we could count on. There is something about Biden’s age that makes it all work in this moment. He has the gravitas, the experience and the emotional stability to give us our best chance of building bridges, literally and figuratively. He walks in step with many diverse groups of Americans, and
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they know he knows their lives. He is building a team of professionals who have done this job before and know the ropes. Perhaps the emergence of the old man as political hero began with Sanders in the 2016 election. Among the many bizarre aspects of that race was the phenomenon of young people driving the Sanders election machine. Bernie’s supporters loved him because he seemed like an honest broker to them, and that’s a rare commodity in modern political life. Biden’s supporters stand with him because they connect with him on an emotional and ethical level. They are tired of trauma and melodrama emanating from the White House. They are tired of decrees by tweet and, truthfully, tired of a madman at the helm of our ship of state. Watching Biden’s steady hand on the wheel is heartening. His longtime relationships smooth the way for getting things done. Yes, he’s old. Yes, he occasionally flubs a line, but this happens to be his unique time to change the course of American history.
ith a landmark birthday, charting the emergence of the old man as political hero.
So what does this have to do with my husband turning 75? Biden has neutralized the age issue. What do I care if my partner of 48 years has wrinkles and white hair? What do I care if he gets out of breath playing basketball with the grandkids? Sure, I remember the 17-year-old hunk I dated at Lawrence High School in 1964. Yes, I know he had shoulders to die for and a killer jump shot. Today he walks a bit more slowly, and sometimes searches for a word. But he’s so in. Like the Bern, his voice is sometimes raspy, and he, too, waves his arms when he talks. But we have a meeting of the minds on the state of the world and politics. We have successfully worked together for more than five decades on raising our kids and grandkids and caring for aging parents. It’s true, my old man has arthritis in his neck, and sometimes heavy breathing means he is walking up too many stairs. But who would want a callow youth? The ascendance of Joe Biden has taught us that 70-something can be a starting line. Anything is possible. My birthday boy has four years to decide whether to run for president. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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ith the Biden administration pushing a $2 trillion national infrastructure plan, what once seemed like a fantasy — high-speed rail for the Northeast — is slowly, steadily becoming a distinct possibility, and Long Island could play a central role in the proposed project. The Long Island Association last week hosted an hour-long Zoom panel discussion of plans for a high-speed rail line that would run from New York City to Ronkonkoma, across the Long Island Sound to Hartford, Conn., and then to Boston. Total trip time: 1 hour, 40 minutes, compared with the 3½ hours that it now takes by car — if you hit no traffic along the way. If driving conditions are poor, getting to Boston from New York can take four to five hours. The $100 billion rail line, a public-private partnership, would take an estimated 20 years to complete. Trains on the line would travel 150 to 225 mph.
Slower-speed spur lines from Oyster Bay and Riverhead would connect with the main high-speed branch, which would run down the middle of Nassau County and part of Suffolk County. The rail line and its spurs, officials said, would connect Nassau’s major research institutions, like Hofstra University, with its counterparts in Suffolk, like Stony Brook University and Brookhaven National Laboratory, in Upton. Through the main line, such centers would be connected with other major research institutes in New York City and Boston. The Northeast is one of America’s most important research corridors, with many of the nation’s great universities and institutes here, but they are now hopelessly disconnected by sclerotic traffic arteries. High-speed rail could very well lead to a renaissance of scientific — and economic — progress in the region. At the same time, an injection of $100
billion, 90 to 100 percent of which the federal government would provide under the proposed infrastructure bill, would be a massive economic stimulus to the region, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs. Local residents, officials noted, would not, for the most part, have to worry about their properties being taken by right of eminent domain to build the rail line, because most of it would be constructed on current underused or abandoned rights of way. And environmentalists needn’t worry about disturbing the Long Island Sound’s ecosystem, because a 16-mile-long tunnel would be constructed well below the bottom of the sound. Clearly, this project would be a win-win for the Northeast — Long Island, in particular. To ensure that it happens, though, the public needs to apply pressure to Congress to pass Biden’s infrastructure plan and include the North Atlantic Rail Initiative in it.
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ov. Andrew Cuomo, once an ardent detractor of any measure to legalize recreational marijuana, last week signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, making the sale of all forms of cannabis in the state legal. New York joins 15 other states and Washington, D.C., in allowing use of the drug. We’re not here to debate the merits of the law. Legalizing recreational marijuana, the governor projects, will bring in around $350 million in what we acknowledge is much-needed tax revenue each year and create 30,000 to 60,000 jobs. Immediately after Cuomo signed the legislation into law, the mayors of four South Shore villages — Atlantic Beach, Freeport, Island Park and Rockville Centre — announced that they would opt out of the law and ban marijuana sales, as villages, towns and cities are allowed to do.
Atlantic Beach Mayor George Pappas told the New York Post that he would aggressively enforce no-smoking ordinances on the beach to ensure that people aren’t getting high there. “It’s a moral imperative to opt out,” Island Park Mayor Michael McGinty said. “I’m not going to permit marijuana here. It’s that simple.” But is it really that simple? Shouldn’t the mayors have left it up to the people in their municipalities to decide whether they would forgo marijuana sales taxes from legal shops? Shouldn’t they have put a ballot measure to a public vote? Frankly, we would have preferred to see a statewide vote on whether to legalize recreational marijuana in order to gauge the will of the people — that is, whether a majority of New Yorkers were willing to accept the inherent risks involved with full cannabis legalization, including poten-
letters Why is Kremer so worked up over voting laws? To the Editor: Re “The party of Lincoln becomes the party of George Wallace” (March 25-31): Jerry Kremer never ceases to amaze me. He forgets that the Democratic Party was once supported by the Ku Klux Klan. During his 47 years in office, Joe Biden at times praised Sen. Robert Byrd, a former member of the KKK, and cited his friendships with segregationist Dixiecrats. Kremer really needs to take something for his Trump derangement syndrome.
tially higher rates of use by children and teens (studies are mixed), in favor of the hundreds of millions of dollars in tax revenue that legalizing recreational cannabis is likely to bring in. Our elected leaders, however, made the decision for us, based in large part, it appears, on the economics of legalization. Now that marijuana is legal, does it make sense for any municipality to opt out without first checking with the local citizenry? If Rockville Centre users can’t get marijuana in town, they’ll simply drive to Baldwin or Lynbrook, potentially toking up along the way. Meanwhile, the village will lose out on the commerce generated by local cannabis shops. Other local municipalities would do well to carefully consider how to proceed on legal marijuana before arbitrarily banning it.
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ow that state lawmakers in Albany have legalized recreational marijuana, it’s time to ensure that public safety, public health and quality-of-life concerns are addressed as part of the rollout process. The stakes are high. If implementation is hurried or goes awry, the dreams of those who pushed for legal weed will go up in smoke and the worst fears of opponents will become reality. Then we all lose. Here are some proactive steps that lawmakers can take in the next 30 days to ensure that JeFFrey one of the biggest reynoLds policy changes in New York history is a success: ■ Launch a statewide public health campaign that educates the general public, including parents, consumers and retailers, on the potential health consequences associated with cannabis use, the importance of preventing youth access, the importance of safe storage and preventing exposure to secondhand smoke, information for pregnant or breastfeeding women and warnings about the overconsumption of edible cannabis products. ■ Convene three broad-based, diverse
Implementation Workgroups — one for Long Island, one for New York City and another for upstate and the Southern Tier — to invite stakeholder input and hash out program details with a regional eye. Participants should include local government officials, law enforcement personnel, legal experts, mental health professionals, addiction specialists, clergy, labor leaders, school personnel and child welf are experts, community activists and advocates from both sides of the debate willing to work cooperatively to ensure the best possible outcomes.
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mpaired driving is a major concern, especially on car-centric Long Island.
■ Fifteen other states and Washington, D.C., have legalized cannabis, and undoubtedly have lessons to share about their experiences. We could probably avoid some pitfalls and build on best practices by deepening our dialogue with other states, counties and municipalities that have wrestled with these issues in the past decade. ■ Properly evaluating the impact of cannabis legalization in New York requires the state to start collecting and cataloging data now, so fair comparisons can be made. Key metrics include changes in marijuana use and public perceptions of the drug; emergency-room visits and poison-controlcenter calls; addiction treatment and psychiatric admissions; school incidents and
Letters He spews the leftist mantra that “America would be turning back the clock to the dark days of the Jim Crow era” if Republican proposals intended to “dramatically cut voter turnout” were to pass at the state level. These proposed laws have nothing to do with Jim Crow, but Kremer and others like him push the narrative. Most European countries have banned mail-in ballots for people not living abroad or require a photo ID because of concern over fraud. Kremer and others like him say voter identification is racist. You need to show ID, though, for air travel, banking, motor vehicle transactions and entrance to a federal office building, as well as to receive a passport. What is Kremer worried about? News flash: The voting laws in Biden’s home state of Delaware are stricter than the new laws in Georgia — Delaware, for example, allows 10 days of early voting, compared with 21 in Georgia. Kremer claims the Republican Party has become the party of the white man. However, the BBC, which I trust more than the American media, said Trump gained support among minorities. MICHAEL APPICE Westbury
criminal complaints; car crashes, traffic tickets and impaired driving arrests; marijuana sales data and changes in pricing; energy consumption at cultivation sites; and tax revenues collected and jobs created. This research may be best conducted by an independent firm rather than state personnel, but the study protocols, research questions and baseline data need to be deter mined immediately. ■ Impaired driving is a universal concern, especially on Long Island, where many of us spend hours each day in our cars. Absent a “Breathalyzer” that can detect a driver’s level of marijuana impairment, welltrained police officers are our best tool for preventing crashes. New York should help the Nassau County Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies secure and complete the necessary training. We need both emergent technology to measure cannabis intoxication objectively, and a focused driver education campaign to promote highway safety. ■ Businesses — especially those with safety-sensitive positions — will have to solve thorny dilemmas created by employee drug testing and workplace impairment, and should receive very clear guidance and support as the new law takes
effect. ■ New York state has had a well-run medical marijuana program since 2016. Beyond the structural changes required by the recently approved Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, the cannabis market is about to shift. Steps should be taken to ensure continued access for those with medical marijuana cards. ■ Long Island’s cities, towns and villages have until Dec. 31 to opt out of having retail stores in their communities, though residents can force the issue through local referendum. Some municipalities, like the Town of Oyster Bay, have already started to pass new zoning laws to keep marijuana shops out of neighborhoods and restrict them to light industrial areas. These hyper-local conversations are bound to get heated, but we need to start talking now. Finally, and most important, while all this is going on, and whether or not you choose to get involved in these community conversations, please talk with your own children and family members about marijuana and drug use in general. Just because it’s now legal doesn’t make it suddenly safe. As we navigate this policy change, we need to do more to keep our families and communities safe and healthy. Dr. Jeffrey L. Reynolds is president and CEO of the Family and Children’s Association, one of Long Island’s oldest nonprofits providing addiction treatment and mental health services to local residents.
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Nassau leads the way on vaccines To the Editor: As of last week, 500,000 Nassau County residents had received their first Covid-19 shots. That’s about half of the county’s adult population. With four county Department of Health vaccination sites, a designated hotline for seniors and veterans, robust partnerships with community providers and a unique pre-registration vaccination website, Nassau has become a model of Covid19 vaccine distribution in New York state. It currently has the highest percentage of residents —36.7 percent — with at least one dose of the vaccine among state counties with populations greater than 500,000. The county has been leading the state in vaccinations, and we will continue to move full speed ahead to get our residents protected against this deadly virus. Thank you to the award-winning Department of Health and the fantastic Medical Reserve Corps volunteers who have been doing an extraordinary job of swiftly vaccinating our population. The vaccine is our passport back to normal, and we have been building up infrastructure as both supply and eligibly increase. I am proud that we have reached
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the milestone of half a million residents vaccinated, but we’re not stopping here. The county has established a designated way for both veterans and seniors to receive appointments. Veterans can make appointments through the county’s Veterans Service Agency by calling (516) 5726565. A hotline for seniors was also created to get shots in the arms of the vulnera-
ble. Seniors can make appointments by calling (516) 227-9590. For more information on the vaccine and for available appointments at county and partner locations, please visit www. nassaucountyny.gov/vaccine. LAuRA CuRRAN Nassau County executive
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