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African American Museum renamed for Freeport couple

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

A Nassau County museum was renamed for Julius and Joysetta Pearse, of Freeport, on May 18.

Its sign now reads “The Joysetta and Julius Pearse African American Museum of Nassau County.”

County Executive Laura Curran filed the renaming resolution, which passed in the 19-member County Legislature unanimously. At the May 18 ceremony, Curran called the Pearses “trailblaz-

ing icons of Black history on Long Island,” according to a published report.

The Pearses have served both the Village of Freeport and the wider community with distinction for almost six decades.

Julius became the Freeport Police Department’s first African-American officer in 1962, eventually becoming a detective (see box, Page 3). In the 1970s he co-founded the Coalition for a Better Freeport, and with Joysetta, he authored and directed the first Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

Celebration at Freeport High School in 1981.

He retired from law enforcement in 1983. He and Joysetta then established JulJoy Associates, a private investigative firm that operated in Freeport until 2002.

Julius had become a professional genealogist in 1986. In 1994, he and Joysetta founded the African Atlantic Genealogical Society Inc., a nonprofit organization. Their goal was to help African-Americans find ancestral connecCONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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JOYSETTA AND JULIUS Pearse inside the African American Musuem of Nassau County, which is now named for them.

The coronavirus pandemic sw e p t a c r o s s t h e U n i t e d States, including Freeport, like a wildfire over the past 15 months, killing 590,000 of our fellow Americans. We mourn each and every one of these precious lives taken too soon.

In recent months, however, we have begun to emerge from this nationwide catastrophe, and because of the PfizerBioNTech, Moder na and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, we are seeing a glimm e r o f h o p e.

The Covid-19 infection and death rates have plummeted, and now we are looking forward to a summer that resembles the normal ones we knew before 2020, particularly in the Boating and Fishing Capital of the East.

We also learned an important lesson during this crisis: We are stronger together.

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Freeport’s first Black officer

When the Freeport Police Department hired him in 1962, he was sent into Black Freeport neighborhoods wearing plainclothes. “My thing was to make sure that the Black neighborhood was not ignored as far as the police department was concerned,” he said.

Photos Courtesy Nassau County Executive’s Office

INSIDE THE MUSEUM were, from left, Administrator Alicia Evans, Julius Pearse, Hempstead Police Chief Paul Johnson, Joysetta Pearse and County Executive Laura Curran.

Freeport hired no other Black officers for six years. Meanwhile, Pearse established a community relations bureau in the police department. In 1970, he proposed a plan to bring white,

Black and Hispanic students together after a 50-student fight erupted at Freeport High School.

Meanwhile, he had joined the Nassau County Guardians Association, an organization of Black police officers who recruited young African Americans for careers in law enforcement. The Guardians also taught peaceful protest methods during the civil rights years, and arranged activities for local Black children to enjoy when organizations like the Boy Scouts were slow to integrate.

Freeport’s racial scenario improved during Pearse’s tenure.

“They resisted,” Pearse said, “but there were changes made.”

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“That was in the days before Ancestry. com, when you had to go and look up those original documents and travel from library to library,” said Joysetta, who became a certified genealogist in 2005. The couple have helped more than 300 people discover their personal hidden histories.

The Pearses first came to the African American Museum of Nassau County as vendors in 1998, when the museum gave TAAGS an office in its building.

It was the perfect place for the Pearses to pursue their interest in Black history.

Joysetta hailed from Brooklyn, Julius from North Carolina. Joysetta discovered that Julius knew more Black history than she had ever learned in school. Julius thought Black history was poorly represented in America.

“The only time that Black history was even thought about was during Black History Month,” Julius said. “The rest of the year, it didn’t matter.”

In Nassau, the African American Museum had become the place to discover Black history and Black achievement year-round. The museum itself was started by Leroy Leonardo Ramsey, an African American professor at Nassau Community College. He mounted a Black History Month display at NCC in 1968. Its popularity inspired him to open the Black History Exhibit Center in 1970. Its displays occupied a storefront at 106A Main St. in Hempstead.

In 1985, Deputy County Executive Russell Service helped Ramsey move the exhibit center four blocks to its current lodgings at 110 North Franklin St. The center was renamed the African American Museum of Nassau County.

The museum continued expanding its document archives and artifacts collection. It acquired the piano owned by composer-pianist Eubie Blake, and the photos

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THE EMBLEM OF the Freeport Police Department. of Pulitzer Prize winner Moneta J. Sleet Jr. In 2005, it received the Museum Preservation Award from American Legacy magazine.

In 2012, TAAGS became the museum’s managing agency, and Joysetta became museum director. She and her team constantly create displays from little-known histories, like that of Lewis Temple, an African-American blacksmith who in 1829 invented the Temple toggle. The device kept whales from wrenching free of harpoons and made millions for the whaling industry.

Children love the displays, like the one that explains the math required when Africans constructed the Egyptian pyramids 4,000 years ago. “They say, really?

Maybe I might pay a little more attention in math class,” Joysetta said.

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JULIUS AND JOYSETTA Pearse below the temporary sign adding their names to the African American Museum. At left were Curran and Hempstead Mayor Waylyn Hobbs Jr., and at right, State Sen. Kevin Thomas. supervisor, said, “When Joysetta gives a docent-led tour, she brings the whole building to life.”

Children’s programs at the museum benefit hundreds of children yearly. A popular one is the Saturday chess club run

by Horace Graydon. Its impact can be farreaching.

“We had a ceremony in our auditorium after our chess kids won an important tournament in 2019,” Joysetta said. A college student attending the ceremony spoke up to thank Horace Graydon, saying that he had been a low-performing student at Hempstead High School until Graydon

taught him chess. The young man attributed his 3.5 average in college to the discipline and strategizing he had learned from the game.

“The parents in the audience were crying,” said Joysetta. “It was amazing to see something like that happening and know it is doing good somewhere.”

The museum is only the third county building to be renamed for a county personage.

“I was overwhelmed,” said Joysetta, smiling. “Unbelievable.”

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Julius Pearse came from North Carolina to Long Island in 1953.

He spoke frankly about racial bias, saying, “Racism was obvious and prominent here in the Nassau County Freeport area.”

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■■ A■suspect■was■arrested■on■May■19■by■ plainclothes■ Freeport■ Police■ officers.■ The■ suspect■ was■ wanted■ for■ a■ prior■ charge■ of ■ assault■ and■ menacing,■ where■ the■ complainant■ requested■ that■ an■ arrest■be■made.■The■subject■was■known■ to■ Freeport■ police.■ When■ the■ suspect■ was■ observed■ on■ a■ public■ street,■ Freeport■police■made■the■arrest■without■incident.

■■ Freeport■ police■ officers■ completed■ report■ of ■ aggravated■ harassment■ on■ May■ 18.■ The■ complainant■ had■ received■ more■ than■ 75■ unwanted■ phone■ calls■ from■ a■ person■ believed■ to■ be■ a■ former■ friend■of ■the■complainant.■The■incident■ was■ reported■ for■ documentation■ purpose.■ No■ further■ police■ action■ was■ requested.

■■ A■suspect■was■arrested■on■May■23■by■ Freeport■ plainclothes■ police■ officers■ for■ possession■of ■a■quantity■of ■a■controlled■ substance■ in■ a■ public■ place■ and■ in■ public■view.■After■lawful■arrest,■a■search■of ■ the■suspect’s■person■revealed■additional■ controlled■ substances.■ The■ suspect■ was■ taken■ into■ police■ custody■ without■ incident.

■■ Freeport■ police■ officers■ completed■ a■ report■ of ■ physical■ harassment■ on■ May■ 18.■ The■ report■ stated■ that■ the■ ex-husband■ of ■ the■ complainant’s■ wife■ had■ been■ physically■ harassed■ by■ the■ ex-husband’s■ new■ wife.■ The■ complainant■ did■ not■ want■ any■ police■ action■ other■ than■ documentation■of ■the■incident.■ Courtesy Town of Hempstead.

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Deputy police chief Michael Williams, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Officer Victor Mauro, Councilman Christopher Carini, Officer Melissa Rodriguez, and Officer Shawn Randall, ■■ Freeport■ police■ officers■ completed■ a■ PBA President.

report■on■May■19■for■the■theft■of ■a■package■ that■ had■ been■ delivered■ to■ the■ front■ of ■ a■ home.■ The■ value■ of ■ the■ package■ was■ approximately■ $500.■ The■ delivery■ company■ required■ documentation■ for■ reimbursement■to■the■buyer.■No■further■ police■action■was■requested.

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

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On■May■14,■in■honor■of ■National■Police■ Week,■ Hempstead■ Town■ Councilman■ Chris■ Carini■ and■ Town■ Clerk■ Kate■ Murray■ delivered■ a■ big■ batch■ of ■ thank-you■ cards■ to■ the■ Village■ of ■ Freeport■ Police■ Department.■ Schoolchildren■ had■ written■ the■cards■as■part■of ■the■Town’s■“Thank■a■

Law■ Enforcement■ Officer”■ campaign■ (#CardsForCops).■Deputy■Chief ■of ■Police■ Michael■ Williams■ and■ Freeport■ Police■ Benevolent■ Association■ President■ Shawn■ Randall■ greeted■ Carini■ and■ Murray,■ accompanied■by■Officer■Victor■Mauro■and■ Officer■Melissa■Rodriguez.■■

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■ On■ May■ 11,■ the■ Freeport-Merrick■ Rotary■ delivered■ 4,000■ protective■ face■ masks■to■the■Freeport■Housing■Authority.■The■masks■will■be■distributed■to■residents■and■visitors■at■Freeport’s■housing■ complexes,■ where■ elderly■ or■ disabled■ occupants■may■have■difficulty■obtaining■ masks■on■their■own.

■This■donation■is■the■third■of ■its■kind■ this■ year.■ The■ Freeport-Merrick■ Rotary■ also■ brought■ boxes■ of ■ PPE■ to■ the■ Freeport■ Public■ Schools,■ and■ on■ a■ separate■ occasion,■dropped■of ■masks■at■Freeport■ Village■ Hall,■ where■ villagers■ could■ go■ and■ pick■ them■ up■ with■ no■ questions■

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asked.■ ■ “The■ pandemic■ will■ likely■ wane■ if ■ we■ keep■ going■ in■ the■ same■ positive■ direction,”■ said■ Rotary■ member■ Jordan■ Pecora.■“But■we’re■getting■it■to■the■most■ vulnerable■right■now.”

■ Pecora■ said■ that■ the■ loosening■ of ■ pandemic■ restrictions■ has■ made■ Rotary■ members■ turn■ their■ attention■ to■ other■ project■ ideas.■ As■ reopening■ progresses,■ and■ as■ Rotary■ members■ get■ vaccinated,■ the■club■will■return■to■their■tradition■of ■ sitting■ around■ a■ restaurant■ table■ while■ discussing■ where■ to■ apply■ the■ funds■ budgeted■for■the■upcoming■year.

Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers, first responders, grocery and pharmacy personnel, and so many others, have been dedicated to supporting and assisting our community. They are true heroes who deserve our respect, praise and recognition.

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■■ A■suspect■was■arrested■on■May■20■by■ Freeport■ detectives■ for■ having■ intentionally■caused■a■head■injury■to■a■victim■ on■ a■ prior■ date.■ Police■ located■ the■ suspect,■who■complied■with■police■and■was■ taken■into■custody■without■incident.

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Senator promotes Universal School Meals

FREEPORT HERALD — May 27, 2021

By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com

On May 21, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand received an enthusiastic welcome at a news conference on the lawn outside the Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School. The event, which was organized by the Freeport Public Schools, promoted the Universal School Meals Act of 2021.

The purpose of the act, according to the legislative text, is “To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.” Gillibrand and three other legislators are sponsoring the bill in Congress, with nine U.S. senators and 25 U.S. representatives co-sponsoring.

More than 360 major organizations have endorsed it, including the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association.

The news conference took place during Island Harvest’s Friday distribution of USDA-supplied food boxes at the school. The boxes contained meat, dairy, and fresh produce. The distribution is a pandemic measure.

As the conference got under way, cars pulled up every one or two minutes to receive a box, and continued around the school’s traffic circle to receive free bag lunches.

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FREEPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School students presented U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand with gifts and thanked her for visiting.

Before introducing Gillibrand at the conference, Dr. Kishore Kuncham, superintendent of Freeport Public Schools, said that Freeport has seen hunger increase since the pandemic began. “Certainly households with immigrants, children, and communities that have African American, Latinx, or Native American families, are the most affected,” he said. “In our community, 37 percent are affected.”

Kuncham said that Freeport’s 7,000 students have been receiving free break-

fast and lunch since the 2018-19 school year under the New York State Community Eligibility Pro g ram, adding, “That’s great, but it’s not enough.” The benefits under that program expire after four years and require reapplication.

Gillibrand spoke about what U.S. legislators had learned during the pandemic, when the U.S. American Rescue Act increased benefits from already-existing meal programs. “During the pandemic we have seen that providing universal

school meals makes an incredible difference to students and to families,” she said. “New research found that medium and large schools actually saw cost savings while maintaining nutritional standards through the universal model.”

Gillibrand praised the efforts of food banks like Island Harvest, but said that they cannot do the work alone. “Families are burdened with paperwork and school lunch debt,” she said, “and children don’t participate in free meal pro-

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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

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er Jewish Institute. For further details, call Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274, or email mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

Story Walk adventure Between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., weekdays and Saturday, come enjoy an outdoor “Story Walk” that starts in front of the Freeport Memorial Library. Follow the path and read the story. When you finish, come into the Children’s Room, let us know you’re done, and get your photo taken for us to post on social media. Contact the Youth Services Department by calling (516) 379-3274, or email us: youthservices@freeportlibrary.info

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Chess workshop On May 28 at 7 p.m., kids in grades one through five can learn the basics of chess with the Freeport Memorial Library.

The workshop instills the rules of chess and then allows the kids to play with each other through online games. Preregistration is necessary for each session.

Ten spaces are available. The event will be held on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/997 38347156?pwd=WmpsVlN5cUMxSmFsQ UFkM2orL0lTdz09. The meeting ID is 997 3834 7156. The passcode is 784205. For more information, contact Kevin Denson at 516-379-3274 or email kdenson@ freeportlibrary.info.

Saturday, May 29 Tai Chi

Enjoy a Saturday morning Tai Chi session with the Freeport Memorial Library on May 29 at 10 a.m. The traditional Chinese exercise form is renowned for improving health and enhancing the skill of meditation. Please wear comfortable clothing with sneakers and bring your own water. The event will be held on GoToMeeting at https:// global.gotomeeting.com/ join/509229173. The access code is 509229173. For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274 or email at mcantanno@free-

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Memorial Day Parade with American Legion Post 342 Starting at 10 a.m., the yearly Memorial Day parade with American Legion Post 342 will proceed from Freeport High School, 50 S. Brookside Ave., and continue along West Merrick Road to the Freeport War Memorial at the Freeport Memorial Library. The concluding event will have speakers, the presentation of the Memorial Day wreath, and the folding of the U.S. flag.

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Tuesday, June 1 Yoga for adults

Yoga really is for anyone, regardless of age, flexibility, or disability. Please join us from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Prepare yourself by hydrating fully with water and eating lightly no less than 30 minutes before class.

The event will be held via the online platform, GoToMeeting, at https://global.gotomeeting. com/join/509229173. The access code is 509229173.

For more information, contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274 or email at mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

Courageous parenting workshops

At 7 p.m., find help building stronger relationships with teens with Certified Parenting Coach Caryn Azemoun. Each of the five sessions covers a different topic. Attend one or all.

Study different communication styles; learn ways to build trust; increase awareness of who your teens are; embrace change and believe in yourself. The event

will be held on Zoom. Register at http://www.levittownpl. org. Each session requires a separate registration. For more information, call the Youth Services Department at (516) 389-3274, or email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info.

Wednesday, June 2 Free services for dementia caregivers

From noon to 12 p.m. a table will be in the Freeport Library lobby with information about dementia provided by the Park-

At 1 p.m., Hofstra’s Professor Emeritus of History, Michael D’Innocenzo-Libresco will offer his insightful perspective on the people and events that shape our world today. Audience participation is encouraged.

This monthly program is made possible by a donation from the Hildegarde D. Becher Foundation, Inc., in memory of the late Alan Berg. The meeting takes place on Zoom at https://zoom. us/j/95663573059?pwd=V2 JVYnc5dGFRTjNVRjBxYVM2dTd iUT09. The meeting ID is 956 6357 3059. The passcode is 383927. For details, contact Maryellen Cantanno, (516) 379-3274, or email her, mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

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Residents can pick up free masks at Freeport Village Hall and the Freeport Recreation Center.

Village Mayor Robert Kennedy holds open office hours on Tuesdays to speak with residents.

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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grams for fear of being seen as poor by their classmates.”

Randi Shubin Dresner, Island Harvest president and CEO, referred to the food distribution happening behind her as she addressed the listeners.

“Imagine a few years ago, would we ever have families lining up at a school to take boxes of food home to feed their families?” Dresner said. “Today, this school is expecting 700 families to pull up here.”

Dresner said that, once the pandemic benefits expire, a Long Island family of four with a family income of only $34,450 would be ineligible for free meals in school.

“On behalf of the more than 90,000 Long Island children who struggle with food insecurity,” said Dresner, “we’re grateful to Senator Gillibrand and her colleagues for truly understanding that when we support our children, we strengthen the fabric of our community

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U.S. SEN. GILLIBRAND, center, advocated the Universal School Meals Act during a news conference at the Caroline G. Atkinson Intermediate School, accompanied by, from left, Freeport Schools Superintendent Dr. Kishore Kuncham, Island Harvest CEO Randi Dresner, Freeport School Board President Vilma Latham, and Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy.

and our country.”

Farther along the driveway, Clara Marine, Lamark Walker, and Cheryl Gale distributed bag lunches. All are employees at Caroline G. Atkinson School. Clara Marine said that about 900 lunches regularly went out Monday through Thursday, and 1,500 on Fridays.

Walker said children receiving the free lunches often experienced embarrassment if seen by classmates, who often teased them. He said it was tough for adults as well.

“Sometimes it’s hard to swallow your pride,” said Walker, “so I try to make them as comfortable as possible, you know, hi, how are you doing, how’s it going.” He cheerfully handed three lunch sacks to a mother who was holding a small girl by the hand and pushing a baby in a stroller.

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STUDENTS POSED HOLDING awards from the New York State Education Department 2021 Series Scholarship for Academic Excellence.

Freeport High School celebrates students with Academic Awards Ceremony tanced. This year’s event did not include the usual breakfast, During the celebration, awards and scholarships were presented to students who had distinguished themselves throughout the school year for academic excellence, community service, integrity, and leadership.

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each of you to celebrate your accomp l i s h m e n t s a n d w h a t yo u h ave achieved,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham. “Today is the beginning of many more celebrations for the Class of 2021. Please remember to use every event and every recognition to inspire you as you move on to the next phase of your

life.”

Freeport High School Principal Joe Mille served as emcee and members of the Guidance Department presented the awards and scholarships to the students. Board of Education members as well as administrators attended to show their support and congrat-

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Freeport High School’s seniors and juniors were rewarded for outstanding academic achievement during one of Freeport Public Schools’ first inperson assemblies since March 2020.

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As the crisis peaked, my Emergency Department staff were working incredible hours, moving from one sick patient to another. They were dealing with patients who came in talking and within hours were on ventilators. They never questioned work load assignments; they just did what they had to do. In the morning, we tried to pray together, just to give us strength to face another grueling shift.

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I would talk daily with my daughter, who is also an ER nurse at another facility. We would talk about PPE and how amazing all nurses have been. We talked about the fear of bringing this disease home with us and to our families. Covid-19 hit home for me when my daughter contracted the disease. The fright for me was unimaginable.

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Every day I can assure you that more than 50 to 60 percent of patients are Spanishspeaking. Many of the Hispanics work in restaurants and other places in which they cannot take a day off to get a vaccine. I keep pestering them to bring people. For example, a cook came up to me, and we gave him the vaccine. When I asked him if he knows anyone else, he brought me his whole kitchen, like 20 men.

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BALDWIN Enfermera práctica con licencia en Mount Sinai South Nassau we been able to help many. Apart from being a nurse, I lend an extra hand because many don’t know how to use the telephone, they do not know their telephone number, they do not know any English, they do not know how to write. I love what I do.

I came from Puerto Rico 20 years ago, and I did not speak English. I was terribly afraid, and many people helped me. I got so frustrated that I even took classes, did a thousand things, worked in a thousand places, doing my bachelor’s and everything. In the same way that people helped me when I got here, so to pay back life, I help others.

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Todos los dÍas, yo te puede asegurar, que más del 50-60 por ciento de los pacientes son de habla Hispana. Muchos de los Hispanos trabajan en restaurantes y en otros lugares que no van a coger un día libre para ponerse una vacuna. Yo les sigo molestando para que traigan a personas. Por ejemplo, un cocinero se acercó y le dimos la vacuna. Cuando le pregunté que si conoce a alguien más, me trajo toda la cocina, como 20 hombres.

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Live your way — in your own home

Sometimes it’s preferable to age in place

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hen Marguerite Sullivan’s spouse passed away, the 78-year-old had no interest in moving. She’s healthy, has many friends, and her two sons live nearby. Plus, she’s a confident driver and gets herself to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store.

Those are all important prerequisites for people who want to stay in their homes as they grow older, or “age in place.”

“For those who wish to age in place, it’s important to think not only about a plan for staying in your home, but also about your support network, especially during the Covid pandemic,” explains Stacey Watson, head of life event planning at Fidelity. “Social connections are a critical element to living independently and aging well.”

Here are things that aging singles or couples — and their children, other family members, or caregivers — should keep in mind when assessing the living situation.

Develop a real estate and housing strategy As you plan for living in your later years in retirement, you should have a strategy for how to leverage any real estate assets along with a plan to support your need for future housing.

Real estate is an asset often used to fund retirement and to help pay for long-term health care expenses. Some people find it necessary to sell the family home to pay for higher levels of care or senior living accommodations. Some decide to sell after a spouse dies. Others may have a family member who moves back in to help take care of both the aging parent and the property. Whatever your situation, it makes sense to work with a financial advisor to help determine the role of real estate in your overall financial planning.

“As you consider your strategy for housing as you age, remember that your approach may have to adjust over time,” says Watson.”What works today in terms of independent living, living with family, assisted living, or skilled nursing may not serve your needs indefinitely.”

Explore the benefits of staying put There are many reasons why aging in place can be a win. For starters, staying in your home can be less expensive than moving to an assisted-living community. There are the upfront costs of moving, an often steep entrance fee, and monthly payments for room and board, which can easily top $3,000 a month or more.

Even more important are the psychological payoffs of not moving away from one’s friends, medical

professionals, and faith community. Though these factors are hard to place a financial value on, they are a vital component of healthy aging.

Do a home safety check “The first step in an aging-in-place plan is to run a complete safety check of your home to identify hazards,” says Watson. “The good news is that many of the improvements that make it safer to stay in your house can be relatively easy and inexpensive.”

Sullivan’s children did just that. They walked around her house with an eye for any potential hazards that might cause trouble should her vision or mobility begin to deteriorate. Then they hired a home modification professional to help make needed changes.

Many of the improvements that may make it easier to stay in your house — such as raising electrical outlets to make them more accessible, and installing brighter outdoor lighting — aren’t expensive.

Assess transportation If you are at the point that you can no longer drive or walk to the grocery store or reach other important services, consider other transportation options.

You may need to make other arrangements, such as ride sharing with friends and neighbors, or transportation assistance that many companion-care services offer. When it comes to groceries and getting things like prescriptions filled, automatic delivery or online delivery can be a great option. A family or friend can help manage orders and accounts and can track order history to help make sure you get what you need.

Tap into a supportive community or network Isolation can be a stumbling block to aging well.

And it can creep up slowly. No matter how safe the inside of a home is, if there isn’t enough interaction with a community, a plan can fall apart.

Part of aging in place successfully is being able to stay connected, and not fall into the depression that many people experience because they are isolated.

Getting comfortable on a computer so you connect online with your children, grandkids, and others is a good strategy. You might also investigate some of the companionship services available in the community, through websites such as Caregiving.org or tap into local resources.

Above photo: Develop a housing strategy that will serve your needs as you age. And equally as important, especially through the Covid-19 crisis and now as we emerge from it, avoid isolation. Find ways to stay in contact with friends, family, and neighbors on a daily basis — both via technology and in person.

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Live on your own terms and maintain the quality of life you want — at every age Terms like ‘active’ and ‘successful’ are increasingly used to describe aging, especially with baby boomers refusing to ride off into the proverbial sunset in a wheelchair like their parents did. Instead, aging is being viewed as a privilege and an opportunity to truly enjoy those golden years.

But with health concerns and memory loss anxieties looming in the back of many seniors’ minds, it can be hard to age gracefully without a bit of worry.

However, with just a few lifestyle habits and hobbies, you can thrive in your senior years, making 70 the new 50.

Get Moving Physical movement and exercise has been linked to a decreased risk of depression in seniors and has been linked as a complement to medication therapy for major depression. Further, physical activity can lead to decreased obesity, diabetes, and even memory issues. It’s a winwin situation anytime you lace up your shoes and head out for some physical activity. Keep in mind that your exercise doesn’t have to be rigorous - though many seniors love a good run or long swim; you can simply hit the pavement for a neighborhood walk or do a Silver Sneakers class at your local gym. Try yoga, tai chi, swimming, ballroom dancing, walking, running, biking, or any other activity that you love and gets your muscles moving.

Learn something new You are never too old to learn, and many seniors over the age of 65 are choosing to learn a new skill or language as they enter retirement. Check out local colleges to see if they offer a senior discount or the option for you to audit courses that sound interesting to you. Or your nearby senior center. You’ll find plenty of educational programming available there too.

Learning any new skill or language can be beneficial to keeping your brain functions sharp (if you use it, you don’t lose it) and you will find yourself being proud of your new learning as well.

Meet Some New Faces Socialization plays a major role in active and successful aging. Isolation can be easier to slip into as you age, and clearly even more of a concern once the pandemic took hold and upended our lives.

Friends have moved away or passed away, and it can be easy to spend an entire day or two — or even days — at home alone without anyone to talk to.

However, isolation has negative consequences, including an increased chance of depression and memory issues.

Active and conscious socialization are the only way to be sure that you aren’t intentionally isolating yourself.

Find friends or peers that enjoy hobbies that you do, host coffee dates at your home, or plan weekly outings for your group of pals, now that we are emerging from the pandemic. Developing and nurturing your support system is crucial as you age.

Focus On Hobbies Retirement is great in that it opens up time for you to explore your hobbies and other opportunities. However, if you don’t fill that newly opened free time, you can end up bored, depressed, and feeling like you don’t have a purpose. Try out new hobbies or dive further into a hobby that you’ve always enjoyed. That could even be pottery, writing or even joining a book club.

Hit The Road Travel is a perk of retirement. Now that you have the time to hit the road, be sure you do it! See local sites, take day trips, or even plan excursions to more exotic locales, now that our world is returning to normalcy. Either way, you will get physical exercise, learn something new and meet new people — a trifecta that is sure to keep you aging well. Plus, traveling is fun!

Above photo: Those “golden years” can be fulfilling years. Push yourself to stay young no matter how old you are.

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Older and lonely here is a public health threat looming across the United States that’s not visible to most but affects nearly half of all Americans daily: loneliness. Social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is twice as harmful as obesity.

It’s always been an issue among the aging population, but it’s become even more concerning since the pandemic took hold and upended our lives. Seniors can suffer from prolonged loneliness that can quickly manifest into more serious issues.

Worst of all, loneliness is a contributing factor in senior suicides, which are rising in the U.S. While it is not something people like to think about, now more than ever, Americans must remove the stigma around mental health and spread awareness to better combat loneliness.

Loneliness does not have to be synonymous with getting older or with aging in place. Make an effort keep loneliness — and its negative health effects — at bay.

Intervene early: Spotting loneliness in yourself or someone you love can be difficult. The most common physical and behavioral signs of loneliness include persistent sadness, impaired cognitive performance, lower self-esteem, or lack of motivation and energy. Early intervention can positively affect one’s quality of life, so it’s important to address these symptoms as soon as possible before they become overwhelming.

Leverage technology: Technology can play a key role in reducing loneliness, ensuring seniors are always connected to loved ones and care

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Over the last few years, older adults have made up the fastest growing segment of the online population. More and more people over the age of 60 are going online and connecting with the world through outlets such as Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Youtube. They are emailing, texting and even blogging, and it is having a positive impact on their lives, allowing them to communicate with family more often, reconnect with old friends, keep up with community developments and stay connected with others who share similar interests. And since the start of the pandemic, zooming with loved ones and friends.

Phone applications also represent major advancements in technology that help both seniors and caregivers in a number of ways. With any basic smartphone, seniors can now keep track of things like whether or not they’ve taken their medication, monitor vital signs such as heart rate and respiration, as well as keep track of their location and help them navigate where they want to go.

Make a connection: Connecting with people, purpose and passions will help eliminate feelings of isolation. Consider organizing a reoccurring social gathering, such as a book club or a group fitness class. Explore local activities organized by your library or senior community center.

Above photo: Too much time alone can be bad for your health, but modern technology can help keep you connected.

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aria Mercado, of Lido Beach, a radiology registrar at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, would routinely check in people who came in for radiology tests. Then the covid pandemic hit, and her life changed dramatically. By April, Mercado, 29, was fielding between 100 to 150 phone calls a day from people who needed X-ray exams to check for Covid. She was working in the hospital’s mobile van, wherever it went, and would register people. Then, she would come back to the hospital in Oceanside and work more hours. She has worked for the hospital for six yeasr and previously was at a ProHealth facility in Long Beach.

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Giblyn Elementary raises more than $2,000 for ALS Freeport Public Schools’ Leo F. Giblyn Elementary continued their annual tradition of raising money for ALS Ride for Life. While the bike ride could not physically happen this year, Giblyn students, families, and staff raised more than $2,100 to support the cause.

Students brought in coins, many of which they saved on their own, and deposited their contributions into a large jar in the school’s main office.

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Retrofest51 concert benefits Freeport no-kill shelter A hot day with a high in the 90s didn’t stop exuberant fans from crowding into the Philips Shopping Center for the RetroFest51 Concert on May 23.

Alan Spielman, of Woodmere, organized the concert to benefit Bobbi and the Strays, a no-kill animal shelter that operates in both Glendale and Freeport.

Elyse Jordan runs the Freeport Shelter on Rider Place. She said that the pandemic reduced donations by $100,000 in 2020.

Spielman had adopted a cat from the Freeport shelter. Upon hearing of the difficulties, he knew his band, Retro69, could help.

Retro69 has played five concerts at the Ground Central Coffee Shop, across the street from Philips Shopping Center. The band and the coffee company decided to produce a charity fundraiser, and selected Bobbi and the Strays based on Spielman’s connection there.

Jordan explained that Bobbi and the Strays doesn’t turn down animals with illnesses or other afflictions, so it spends heavily for veterinary care. Ten other bands joined in the event, which emulated the Bath Blues and Progressive Music Festival and feature the music of Santana, Led Zeppelin, Jefferson Airplane, the Moody Blues and others.

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The opening band “Sorry in Advance” rocked out during RetroFest51 at Philips Shopping Center in Lynbrook on May 23. a STar WarS storm trooper comes to earth outside the Ground Central Coffee Company. bobbi & The Strays sold T-Shirts, plush animals and raffle tickets at their booth.

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Fans line up at the Ground Central Coffee Company, above left, for a special Comic-Con brunch while manager Desiree Royer, left, tended to their orders.

Cosplayers at the Retrofest 51 benefit concert show off their costumes with Nick GQ. produCer oF the event Allen Spielman encouraged attendees to make donations or buy raffle tickets from Bobbi & the Strays.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 7th day of June 2021, to amend Chapter 155 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, entitled “Peace and Good Order” by adding §155-98 through §155-100.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, New York on the 7th day of June 2021 at 7:15 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 24th day of May 2021 Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York May 24, 2021 126131 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 7th day of June 2021, to amend Chapter 155 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, entitled “Peace and Good Order” by adding §155-94 through §155-97.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, New York on the 7th day of June 2021 at 7:15 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 24th day of May 2021 Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York May 24, 2021 126132

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 7th day of June 2021, to amend Chapter 86 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, entitled “Building Construction”.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau

County, New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, New York on the 7th day of June 2021 at 7:15 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Corporate Seal of said Village this 24th day of May 2021 Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk Dated:Freeport, New York May 24, 2021 126135

To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, by virtue of the authority invested by law, shall conduct a public hearing to be duly held on the 7th day of June 2021, to amend Chapter 58 of the Code of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, entitled “Salaries and Compensation”.

FURTHER RESOLVED, that the foregoing notice of public hearing shall be entered in the minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, and published in the Freeport Leader and a printed copy thereof posted conspicuously in at least three (3) public places in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York.

STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU, VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, ss: I, PAMELA WALSH BOENING, Clerk of the Village of Freeport, Nassau County, New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of said notice duly authorized by the Board of Trustees of the said Village at a meeting of the Said Board of Trustees, calling for a public hearing to be duly held in the conference Room of the Municipal Building of the Village of Freeport, New York on the 7th day of June 2021 at 7:15 P.M., and of the whole thereof, as entered upon the minutes of the proceedings of the said Board kept by me as Village Clerk.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my

FREEPORT HERALD — May 27, 2021

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Awesome and Amazing Scents LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 01/28/21. NY Office location:Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served.

SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 120 Connecticut Ave, Freeport, NY 11520 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity.

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PUBLIC & LEGAL NOTICES To place a notice here call us us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR THE FREEPORT ARMORY BUILDING 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 “INSTALLATION OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM FOR THE FREEPORT ARMORY BUILDING” until 11:00 A.M. on June 15, 2021 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud.

Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained by visiting the Village website at www.freeportny.gov or at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, from 9:00 A.M. on June 1, 2021 until 4:00 P.M. June 11, 2021. There is no fee for a set of contract documents.

Each bid must be accompanied by a bidder’s bond in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid insuring to the benefit of the Village of Freeport, or a certified check of not less than five (5%) percent of the bid, made payable to the Village of Freeport, to assure the entering of the successful bidder into an acceptable contract.

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 - May 27, 2021 126130 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

Photos courtesy of Freeport Public Schools

FREEPORT HIGH SCHOOL’S Class of 2021 valedictorian Shyanne Gardner, left, and salutatorian Mia Sorrentino, right, were presented with the Woodmen Life American History Award by Guidance Counselor Sherry Ryan.

Freeport presents academic excellence awards to seniors CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 ulate each of the students. The ceremony was also livestreamed for parents, family, and friends to view.

Representatives from Nassau County, the Town of Hempstead, and New York State also provided awards, as did the United States Marine Corps, the University of Rochester, and Saint Michael’s College.

DR. KISHORE KUNCHAM, superintendent of schools, addressed students during the annual Academic Awards Ceremony.

OBITUARIES Nancy L. Novotny

Mildred E. Menendez

Nancy L. Novotny, 71, of Freeport, died on May 15. She was the beloved fiancée of Peter Mooney, the loving sister of Gerard Novotny, Joan Dowst, and Joseph F. Novotny and is survived by many loving family members and friends. She was reposed at Hungerford & Clark Inc. Funeral Home on Sunday, May 23, for a memorial visitation and a religious service. Cremation services were private.

Mildred E. Menendez, of Freeport, died on May 22. For 56 years she was the beloved wife of Angel Menendez. She was also the loving mother of Mildred Osvaldo Padron. The family received friends on Tuesday, May 25, and the funeral mass was held on Wednesday, May 26, at Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Her remains were interred at Greenfield Cemetery.

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The Jewish Star, the quality Jewish newspaper in NY metro, is considering candidates for its top editorial position.

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Everything from construction materials, food, work clothing, tools, transportation and furnishings is tied to an onte eeper upward trend in construction. But there’s often more to the story than just one aspect, and in the case of construction materials, that’s also the case.

Even though the pandemic created a slump in demand, since construction was ordered to a halt in the spring of 2020, when it slowly started up again, manufacturing was slower to respond because of a potential longer-lasting recession that was being anticipated. With the jobless rate extremely high and goods and services anticipated to be very slow to recover, many producers opted to reduce inventory, so there ended up being a lack of goods to ship when orders streamed in. That was the supply-anddemand part of the equation. Supply dropped, so the cost of what was available increased.

But there’s much more to the story, as there almost always is. I’m always amazed, as a student of history, by how much an individual can affect a large population. Personalities and their special knowledge, or lack thereof, can also have an effect.

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hursday is my birthday, and I must confess that I’m approaching it with mixed feelings. I’m not afraid of getting older, because there are only two choices. I’m extremely grateful for my beautiful family, and all the love and respect they give me throughout the year. But the state of the world around me is unsettling, and it’s hard to ignore if you care about the future of this planet.

Let me start with the good side. I get up each day feeling that I JERRY can reinvent myself and do KREMER something different, and that’s how I have lived my life. Thirty-plus years of public service have been very rewarding. Continuing my professional life is energizing. Being active in politics, and trying to make new laws from afar, is part of what keeps me motivated. But once I search the internet or turn the pages of the few newspapers still in print, things

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change dramatically.

We all know the political system is broken and the country is badly divided. What is more distressing is that there is no one person or group out there that is capable of fixing things, because the divisions are so deep. Let’s start with the U.S. Congress. There are 535 elected officials showing up each day at the Capitol, and many of them are happy to do nothing.

Politics has always been about power, but in my lifetime, the powerful have occasionally done some great things.

It’s one thing to do nothing, but on top of it, many of the players are just nasty. The meanness didn’t start in recent weeks. It dates back to the mid1990s, when Newt Gingrich became speaker of the House. He told his Republican colleagues that there could be no bipartisanship. He directed them not to sponsor legislation with any Democrats, and declared the Democratic Party the enemy. It took only a year or two before that same meanness trickled down into almost every legislative

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body in the country.

In my eyes, there are two Republican parties. Here on Long Island there are Republicans and Democrats who talk to each other, even if they can’t agree on everything. There are hundreds of local officials who show up at work each day and serve all the people without any distinction. I can name dozens of officials on the other side of the aisle whom I consider to be friends. They are pleasant and willing to talk about projects and programs. We can’t always agree on everything, but they are civil and gracious. At the highest level of government, however, life is a daily slugfest.

There are so many examples of government malpractice that it’s hard to pick the top one. The most current one is the attempt to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, when hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Capitol and five people died in the process. Even Stevie Wonder could tell you that this was an attempt to overthrow the government

asking in the warmth of loved ones, but unable to ignore national madness.

and stop the certification of the 2020 election. Yet there are numerous Republicans, including many who were hiding under their desks, who are now in deliberate denial about the entire event.

We have gone through a horrible period of lockdowns and widespread death as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Every reputable medical voice urged us to take all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. In the face of all of this national distress, the wearing of a simple mask became a political statement, and millions of people currently refuse to get a vaccination that could save their lives.

So as I celebrate my birthday, I will bask in the warmth of my loved ones and close friends, and pray for continued good health. But at the same time, I am unable to ignore the national madness that is engulfing this great country called the United States of America.

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.

What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?

emorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective antiinsurrection rally. Political stability fractured on Jan. 6 when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol at the urging of former President Donald Trump.

As our friends on the other side of the pond said in a headline posted

by The Guardian, it was “ANARCHY IN THE USA.” That week, I wrote, “Even though I saw the mob storming the Capitol in real RANDI time, I still could KREISS not fully absorb the impact of what was happening. Trump followers were incited by the president of the United States to loot and destroy the Capitol building because, inside, a fully legitimate election was about to be formally signed and sealed.”

The subsequent sound and fury distorted the disturbing truth of that day: Americans went to D.C. to thwart the processes of an orderly transfer of power.

Our democracy stands, but it is wob-

bling. As divided as we are, when we gather in our communities on Memorial Day and honor a common past, I hope we can summon the best of ourselves. I hope we can agree that the Jan. 6 insurrection, the violent manifestation of our political division, was an anomaly and must never happen again.

All my life, in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day (and I am going back decades), we could hear the marching band from Hewlett High School, several blocks away, practicing for the parade. In those days we had both a patriotic and a personal interest.

One year our son, Jason, played clarinet in the Franklin Elementary School band.

We walked from our house to stand on Central Avenue in Woodmere and watch as the band halted at the Hewlett Veterans Memorial for a brief ceremony.

Jason did his bit, catching my eye from the corner of his as he marched by. Men and women who had fought in World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam gathered in their old uniforms to pay their respects.

We have always been a country divided, lurching forward in fits and starts toward common democratic values and

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respect for commonly held truths. But on Memorial Day it always seemed important to put our hands to our hearts and bless the memory of the servicemen and women who died fighting for this country. My wish is that we gather again this Memorial Day to honor them and remember what those battles were about: equal rights for all our citizens, freedom from authoritarianism, respect for the truth and the integrity of our voting system.

Memorial Day was established in 1868 by General John A. Logan, a Union general in the Civil War. He called for a nationwide day of remembrance on May 30. He urged people to decorate the graves of “comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” So our common holiday identified the confederacy as a rebellion.

Today, 153 years later, we are still riven by rebellion, civil and uncivil.

The January insurrection, a direct hit on the Capitol, made us seem closer than ever to losing the way of life and the kind of government we have fought to preserve. The threads of our Democracy are twisted and frayed; heaven

emember not only those who died, but what the battles were about.

help us if they break.

I plan to attend a Memorial Day event to honor our past and commit to our common future. Wherever you live, you can find a parade this year or a memorial ceremony. You can listen to the sounds of the marching bands and hear that as the soundtrack of our democracy.

Many of the bands and ceremonies were canceled last year because of Covid-19 restrictions. This Memorial Day we will also remember those lost to a pandemic that has wrung this country dry of tears. One loss does not supersede another. Grief abounds. It is the common language of mothers who lost sons in battle and children who lost parents to a pandemic.

Memorial Day is our moment to come together, to heal the wounds of Jan. 6, to heal the sadness of this year.

I asked what Memorial Day is about, if not memories, and I know it is about love of country, not just in one’s heart, but also as reason to participate. It is about getting up and out to the parade in your town, one foot in front of the other, to stand together and remember what it means to live in a free country and the need to defend that freedom, from threats here and abroad.

Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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he official start of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is June 1 — next Tuesday. From now through November, we must be prepared for a storm to come out of nowhere and wreak havoc across Long Island, as Tropical Storm Isaias proved last summer. It was a swift-moving tempest that slammed Nassau County with heavy winds, knocking down more than a thousand trees and 338 electric and phone lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power for days.

As denizens of an island that juts 118 miles into the Atlantic, we must hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.

Each year, the American Red Cross publishes a hurricane-preparedness checklist.

We present it here.

Before a storm ■ Listen to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service.

■ Make sure you have a three-day supply of water — at least one gallon per day per person.

■ Be sure to have a three-day supply of food on hand.

■ Bring in anything from your yard that can be picked up by the wind, such as bicycles and lawn furniture.

■ Have a flashlight handy with extra batteries, and a battery-powered or handcrank radio.

■ Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you don’t have shutters, board up windows and doors with plywood.

■ Check your first aid kit to ensure that it’s well supplied.

■ Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so food will last longer if the power goes out.

■ Have a seven-day supply of medications and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses,

syringes, cane).

■ An extra set of car and house keys

■ Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.

■ Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

■ Fill your vehicle’s gas tank.

■ Insect repellent and sunscreen

■ Gather copies of personal documents (medication lists and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to your home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).

■ Camera for photos of damage

■ Create an evacuation plan with members of your household. Planning, and practicing, the plan will minimize confusion and fear during the storm.

■ Have cellphones and chargers on hand.

■ Create a family and emergency contact list.

■ Learn about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs and make plans for your pets to be cared for.

■ Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be careful to avoid flooded roads and washedout bridges.

■ Be certain to have baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers).

■ Check pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl).

■ Because standard homeowners insurance does not cover flooding, you should have a flood insurance plan. For more information on flood insurance, visit the National Flood Insurance Program website, www.FloodSmart.gov.

Vital items In your hurricane go bag, you should have: ■ A multi-purpose tool ■ Extra cash ■ Emergency blanket ■ Map(s) of the area ■ Tools and supplies for securing your home

LETTERS First, let’s fix the East River tunnels To the Editor: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new $10 billion Penn Station Reconstruction Master Plan missed critical issues that are a high priority for commuters.

The project fails to add any

new track or platform capacity for Amtrak, NJ Transit, the Long Island Rail Road or future Metro North service. It does nothing to deal with periodic service disruptions because of storm and signal problems in the East River tunnels. These problems also occur between the tunnel portals and Harold interlockings west of the Woodside station.

The project does not resolve

■ Rain gear

After a storm ■ Continue listening to NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates.

■ Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding, even after the storm has passed.

■ If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe.

■ Drive only if necessary, and again, avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.

■ Stay away from loose or dangling electric lines and report them to the power company.

■ Stay out of any building that has water around it.

■ Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of any damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes.

■ Use flashlights, not candles, in the dark.

■ Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you’re sure it’s not contaminated.

■ Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out.

■ Wear protective clothing, and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury.

■ Watch pets closely, and keep them under your direct control.

■ Use the phone only for emergency calls.

If your community has experienced a hurricane, or any disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website, www.RedCross.org/SafeandWell, to let your family and friends know about your welfare.

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o mask or not to mask? That is the question — not only mine, but just about everyone else’s, too.

The confusion about the necessity of masks came from the very government agency that is supposed to make sense of these things, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over a week ago, the CDC announced dramatic changes in the way we live these days: People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice physical distancing in virJAMES tually any indoor setting.

BERNSTEIN or outdoor Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked up from there, saying that vaccinated New Yorkers need not mask up, indoors or out. “You are safe,” he intoned.

So it’s all over? Covid is gone? Not at all.

Remember, the CDC also points out that only about 119 million Americans — about one-third of the population — have been fully vaccinated. To reach herd immunity, the agency says, some 75 to 80 percent of Americans would need to be vaccinated.

So why the abrupt change in guidance?

That’s hard to say. But there have been two general reactions: confusion and disbelief.

“Frankly, I was shocked,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, a visiting professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and a frequent CNN contributor.

Same here, Dr. Wen. I’m fully vaccinated, but how do I know if the person standing next to me on the supermarket line is? I see wait staff at some restaurants who are masked. At others, they are not. I walk outside and some people are wearing masks, others are not. Is this what the CDC wanted, or expected? I don’t think many of us did.

What happens on the beach this summer? Who’s going to wear a mask, or even socially distance, on the sand? And how about concerts, where young people mostly didn’t wear masks even when the CDC said they should? Same with theaters.

Sporting events, weddings, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, funerals and backyard barbecues.

The reality is, we were never very good when it came to pandemics. How could we be?

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ur experts aren’t speaking with one voice, and we rely on them to get it right.

LETTERS approval of a specific implementation plan with Amtrak to fix critical East River tunnel damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Any new funding would be better spent reopening the old Hilton Passageway, also known as the Gimbels Corridor (the indoor connection from Penn Station to the Herald Square subway and PATH complex), along with long-overdue repairs to the Portal Bridge and the East River and Hudson River tunnels. Improvements supporting safety and reliability of service should come first.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office for 31 years.

Help stop puppy mills To the Editor: The State Senate recently passed a bill to end the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, and I applaud this progress.

Many people do not know the tragic origin story of the sweet puppy they bought from a local pet store.

The influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the most deadly flu outbreak in history, killing up to 50 million people worldwide, including around 675,000 in the U.S. Various state and local governments issued warnings, put out guidance and tried to see that people followed the rules. Many did. Schools were closed, no-spitting ordinances were enforced, and people were encouraged to use handkerchiefs or disposable tissues in public.

But, like today, many refused to go along. Some complained that the masks were uncomfortable, ineffective and bad for business.

Sound familiar? Even more familiar, some public officials were caught in public not wearing masks.

After World War I ended, the sense of patriotism that fueled people to take precautions faded rapidly. There were, like today, some dissenters who even formed an Anti-Mask League in San Francisco.

At the time, there was much discussion and debate about the quality of masks, just as there is today. Many masks then were made of gauze, and people didn’t like how they looked.

“To entice people to get them to wear them, [cities] were pretty lax in terms of what people could wear,” wrote J. Alex Navarro, assistant director of the Center

for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan and one of the editors in chief of “The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919: A Digital Encyclopedia.”

Just like today, fashion stepped in.

“Influenza Veils Set New Fashion: Seattle Women Wearing Fine Mesh With Chiffon Border to Ward Off Malady” was the headline of a story in the Seattle Daily Times in 1918. Historians say that these fashionable masks were not made of the best material and did not much help the cause.

To add to the deep feeling of unease among many, we read daily of the horror that the coronavirus has caused in India.

Brazil, parts of Europe and Mexico remain hard hit.

Are we opening up too quickly?

Right now, to me, anyway, our experts appear to be issuing guidelines that may be too early. They do not speak with one voice. And we are relying on them to get it right.

Eventually, they, and we, will get it right, and life will resume the way we remember it pre-pandemic. Until then, however, I will mask up. And I will continue to say what we have been saying to one another from the dark beginning: Stay well!

Jim Bernstein is editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this column?

JBernstein@liherald.com.

FRAMEWORK by John O’Connell

The extent of cruelty involved in legal puppy mills is largely kept quiet to keep profits up and reputations clean. Even the U.S. Department of Agriculture (which regulates commercial animal breeders) removed hundreds of online inspection reports beginning in 2017, so there is even less oversight of commercial breeding facilities.

Conditions at puppy mills can be dire: cramped and rusty cages, extreme hot and cold temperatures, injured animals with no socialization, fleas and filth on young animals. There can be great cruelty with little oversight. Commercial breeders can prioritize profit at the cost of the well-being of their animals, and it’s perfectly legal. They can even keep their federal licenses after numerous repeat violations.

New Yorkers should make their disapproval of puppy mills clear by asking State Assembly members to support the New York Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill (A.4283) to stop puppy mills from profiting off New York consumers.

To my own Assembly member, Michaelle Solages, I say this: Please help get this bill to the governor’s desk. New York pet stores should not be buying into an industry that profits from cruelty.

MARINA TIEDEMANN Malverne

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