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Clearing out day laborers Advocates criticize village’s removal of trailer, camps nearby homeless encampment where many of the day laborers had lived. The Freeport Village AttorThe area was known as “The ney’s Office has begun a crimi- Montaña,” Spanish for Mounnal investigation into the Free- tain, as those living there had port Trailer — a small trailer built a mountain-like landscape, near Sunrise Highway where village officials said. day laborers have gathered for Both locations are adjacent to about 20 years to t h e fo r m e r N ew find work safely and York State Departaccess public ment of Transportaresources — after tion yard, which the village officials Village of Freeport alleged that the trailwon control over in er had failed to coma lawsuit back in ply with state public January. Village offihealth laws amid the cials have said they Covid-19 pandemic, hope to transform Village Attor ney the yard into a resiHoward Colton said. dential and retail T h e F r e e p o r t HowARD area. Trailer was run by While Freeport the nonprofit CoLo- ColToN officials defended Ki, Inc., and had Village Attorney the decision to clear been under the manout the area, many agement of Mirna day laborer organiCortes-Obers, a social worker zations and advocates have critifrom Freeport. cized the action, saying Mayor As of press time, Cortes- Robert Kennedy’s decision to Obers could not be reached for shut down the trailer and clear comment. the encampment hurt an already After the village moved the vulnerable population. trailer from its Bennington Ave“For the mayor of Freeport to nue location to the Department evict the workers from the trailof Public Works on Albany Ave- er and then bulldoze their homes nue in south Freeport in April, the village recently cleared out a Continued on page 5

By RoNNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com

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VIllAgE BoARD TRUSTEES Ron Ellerbe and Carmen Piñeyro carried a wreath to the village’s World War I memorial plaque.

Freeport honors fallen vets Tributes held despite absence of parade By RoNNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com

While the Village of Freeport could not hold its annual M e m o r i a l D ay P a r a d e because of the Covid-19 pandemic, village officials still joined together with the Freeport Fire and Police departments Monday morning for a small ceremony to honor the nation’s war dead at the village’s World War I mortar monument on Guy Lombardo Avenue.

Mayor Robert Kennedy, a U.S. Navy veteran, led the ceremony as Village Trustees Ron Ellerbe and Car men Piñeyro placed a wreath by the monument’s plaque. “Today we pay tribute to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country,” Kennedy said. “It’s a somber day of remembrance...and we also want to pray for the families of those who lost their lives in the armed forces.” Ed Dukich, the 1st vice commander of Freeport’s

American Legion Post 342, said he appreciated the village’s ceremony, especially after the parade was canceled. Dukich added that because many of the members of Post 342 are seniors, it would have been difficult to organize a large event while keeping them safe from the Covid-19 virus. After the village’s ceremony, Post 342 held its own, at which about a dozen memContinued on page 3

he way it was, it could have been a hotspot for Covid-19.

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continued from front page bers gathered at a safe distance by the veterans’ monument outside the Freeport Memorial Library, which names all the Freeporters who died in war. “We wanted to honor those in Freeport who gave their lives in combat for the rest of us,” Dukich said. “It’s something we do every year, and I’m glad we were still able to do it this year. Post 342 Commander Ed Martin and Chaplain Joe Brendel led the ceremony, with Dukich closing it out. Post members draped the monument in the U.S. flag to memorialize the fallen. Along with the ceremonies, veterans also enjoyed a virtual performance of “The Washington Post March” from Freeport High School band students. Band Director Michael LaSorsa said he and his students have played at the village’s annual parade for the past 21 years, so they lamented losing their opportunity to play this year. “Students look forward to giving back to their community and sharing their musical talents,” LaSorsa said. “The students, especially our seniors, are dealing with many lost opportunities, some once in a lifetime, due to the pandemic.” LaSorsa compiled a video of students playing “The Washington Post March” into one virtual performance that can be viewed on YouTube. Dukich said local veterans enjoyed the video. He added that Post 342 was hoping to hold its regular meeting by July. The post meets on the third Wednesday of the month, at 7 p.m., at the Freeport Memorial Library. For more information, visit http://legionpost342. blogspot.com/.

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Freeport Mayor robert Kennedy led a small Memorial Day ceremony on Monday.

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several veterans joined village officials in paying tribute to the fallen. Freeport high school band students played “The Washington March” for veterans on YouTube.

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there was a small ceremony by the veterans’ memorial at the Freeport Memorial Library.

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Small ceremonies, songs go on for vets

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Crime watCh Arrests

and operating a motor vehicle without a valid license.

■ A male, 50, of Freeport, was arrested on May 17, at the Home Depot on Hempstead Turnpike, in Levittown, for shoplifting.

Larceny

■ A female, 55, of Freeport, was arrested on May 20, at the Walmart on Old Country Road, in Westbury, for shoplifting. ■ Three males, one 18 and two 19, all from Freeport, were arrested on May 21 for grand larceny. Police reported that they had found the men occupying a vehicle near Rutland Road and Grand Avenue on May 21. An investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen in the village on May 13. All three men were apprehended and charged with grand larceny. ■ A male, 28, of Freeport, was arrested on May 21, near Brooklyn Avenue and North Main Street, for breaking a glass storefront window with his hand. The man was apprehended and charged with criminal mischief. He was treated for his injuries. ■ A male, 38, of Freeport, was arrested on May 24, near Commercial Street and Rosedale Avenue, for DWI. Officers were assigned to the area following a report of an auto accident. Officers found a vehicle with exterior damage and multiple, open alcoholic containers inside the car. The suspect was found in the driver’s seat and arrested. He was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence

■ A Westbury woman reported that an unknown suspect entered her unoccupied, parked car near West Merrick Road and South Bergen Place and removed her pocketbook on May 20. The victim also reported that her credit card was used to make unauthorized transactions.

Leaving the Scene of an Incident ■ An Oceanside man reported that an unknown driver had sideswiped his car on East Sunrise Highway, by Henry Street, in Freeport, on May 24. The incident caused exterior damage to the victim’s car. The unknown driver failed to stop and exchange information in order to complete a New York State Accident Report.

Fire ■ Police reported a house fire near Shonnard Avenue and Parsons Avenue on May 19. Upon arrival, officers found a grill on fire in the rear yard of the home, which caused damage to the home’s fence. The Freeport Fire Department put out the fire. No injuries were reported.

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The Pier 1 in Freeport was one of four remaining stores on Long Island.

Pier 1 to shut down its stores Pier 1 imports seeks to close all of its financial officer. “We are grateful to our remaining 541 stores, including its loca- dedicated and hardworking associates, tion in Freeport, after the millions of customers and Covid-19 pandemic halted committed vendors who have plans for the retailer to find a collectively supported Pier 1 new buyer, Pier 1 officials for decades. We deeply value announced on May 19. our associates, customers, The struggling retailer business partners and the had closed about nearly half communities in which we of its locations in January, operate, and this is not the including eight on Long outcome we expected or Island. The stores in Freehoped to achieve.” port, Lake Grove, MassThe Texas-based retailer apequa Park and Rocky officially filed motions with Point were the four remainthe U.S. Bankruptcy Court ing stores on the island. for the Eastern District of Pier 1 had filed for bankVirginia on May 19. Pier 1 ruptcy in February and had has proposed an asset bid been looking for a buyer to deadline on July 1, auction continue operating its stores date on July 8 and sale hearto no avail. ing on July 15. “Unfortunately, the chalOrders would still be fullenging retail environment roberT filled through the company’s has been significantly comwebsite, Pier1.com. pounded by the profound riesbeck Stores will be closed and impact of COVID-19, hinder- CEO liquidation sales will begin ing our ability to secure such once retailers be gin to a buyer and requiring us to reopen based on the Covid-19 wind down,” said Robert Riesbeck, Pier guidelines from state and local govern1’s chief executive officer and chief ments.

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Day laborer advocates criticize removal during a global pandemic is an unconscionable human rights violation,” said Lilliam Juarez, executive director of the Workplace Project, a Long Island-based nonprofit that advocates for the rights of immigrant workers. “The village should protect workers, not persecute them.” Kennedy referred all statements to Colton, as the matter is currently under criminal investigation. Colton said the village had repeatedly found multiple people congregating at the trailer, despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s orders prohibiting large gatherings. He said the village had requested the gatherings to end several times before shutting down the trailer. He added that the village had asked the homeless people at “The Montaña” to leave for years. The village gave the people 72 hours to leave before clearing the area, where village officials said they found sewage pits and other health hazards. “There’s not even a question that there was a health risk there,” Colton said. “The way it was, it could have been a hotspot for Covid-19...and it could have created a huge health hazard for the village and for individuals who were staying there.” Village officials added that they had informed the homeless people there of where to find shelter. Nadia Marin-Molina, the co-executive director of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network, which advocates for day laborers’ rights across the U.S., said that while the village might claim to have acted in the best interest of the day laborers and homeless people in the area, Kennedy failed to provide them real help. “He should be supporting these essential workers rather than displacing them,” Marin-Molina said, “including providing masks/PPE, ensuring that they

The Freeport Trailer

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The villAGe removed the Freeport Trailer from Bennington Avenue for allegedly violating public health laws. have access to health care and housing, and establishing a new location that will meet the specific needs of Freeport’s day laborers.” She and other advocates added that the village had gone against the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines by clearing the homeless encampment. The CDC states that local municipalities should not clear out these areas, as “clearing encampments can cause people to disperse throughout the community and break connections with service providers. This increases the potential for infectious disease spread.” The CDC also said that the encampments should only be cleared when there are alternative shelter options for the homeless people, and although the village said that they told the people at “The Montaña” where they could stay, many said they would not be able to find proper

shelter. “We’ll see what we do and where we go,” said Samuel Garcia, a day laborer who frequented the trailer, speaking in his native Spanish. “We may have to stay under a tarp overnight for a time.” “It’s unfair because of the [little] time they give us,” added Ariel Medina, another homeless person at the encampment, also speaking Spanish. “Here we don’t cause any problem at all. We just come to sleep. We don’t interfere with anyone.” Colton added that along with the criminal investigation over violating the governor’s orders, his office was also looking into whether the Freeport Trailer knowingly aided the construction of the homeless encampment. He said the matter would either be handled by the Freeport Village Court or by the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office once the investigation concludes.

The Freeport Trailer has existed for about 20 years as one of the few, official sites on Long Island where day laborers could gather for work. At the trailer, day laborers would be treated to a warm breakfast as they waited for employers to stop by and pick them up for work. Both day laborers and employers would enter their names into a sign-in sheet at the trailer and would have to come back together and sign out in order to ensure that the day laborers were not taken advantage of. The trailer also helped connect the day laborers with local resources, such as food from hunger-relief organizations like Long Island Cares and Island Harvest. Day laborers would attend English as a Second Language classes and Occupational Safety and Health Administration seminars at the trailer. Many of the day laborers were also encouraged to apply for library cards and enjoyed games of soccer with one another at the trailer. The Village of Freeport officially sanctioned the Freeport Trailer in 2010. The village removed the trailer on April 6 from its location at the east end of Bennington Avenue The homeless encampment known as “The Montaña” was located in the nearby wooded area off Sunrise Highway.

Long Island begins Phase One reopening By ScoTT BrinTon sbrinton@liherald.com

As projected, Long Island began the Phase One reopening of its battered economy on Wednesday, paving the way for construction and wholesale trade companies to restart operations, along with retailers for curbside pickup only. The reopening the economy will play out by region in three distinct phases hereafter: Phase Two: Professional services, finance and insurance, retail, administrative support, and real estate, rental and leasing. Phase Three: Restaurants and food services, beyond takeout and delivery. Phase Four: Arts, entertainment and recreation, and education. If the number of deaths, hospitalizations and new Covid-19 cases remains stable or declines for two weeks, a region can

move on to the next phase of reopening. sary drop in deaths, and was bringing the Governor Cuomo rang the opening bell last of the required contact tracers on of the New York Stock board, enabling the Island to Exchange Tuesday, the first reopen May 27, according to day the trading floor has been the governor. open in two months because “As more regions of the of the coronavirus pandemic. state be gin reopening,” The symbolic gesture came Cuomo tweeted Tuesday, “we on the same day the Mid-Hudare carefully monitoring son Valley started Phase One health data to make sure that reopening of its economy, and everything is going in the only one day before Long reight direction. We rely on Island was to begin the first science and data to guide us phase. — not emotion or politics.” As of May 24, Long Island Gov. AndreW O n ly N ew Yo rk C i t y had still not met two of the cuomo remains to start Phase One seven criteria to start Phase among the state’s 10 regions. President, One; it had not seen a 14-day It was unclear, however, when decline in hospital deaths, Town Assn. the city would be able to and it did not have a suffibegin. As of May 24, it had cient number of contract tracers in place met four of the seven criteria. It did not to identify Covid-19 hot spots and isolate have enough available hospital beds and them. As of May 26, it had seen the neces- intensive care beds, and needed more con-

e want [the] economy to come roaring back.

tact tracers. Also of concern, the governor said, New York City was still seeing especially high Covid-19 infection rates in minority neighborhoods — at times as high has 40 percent, compared to the city-wide average of 20 percent. To prepare for Phase One reopening, the governor said over the Memorial Day weekend, the Long Island Rail Road was sanitizing its trains and adding cars to them to enable riders to spread out more. A Herald tour of South Shore LIRR stations during rush hour last Thursday found only a handful of riders at any one station. Cuomo emphasized that personal behavior will determine the success — or failure — of the reopening process. “The trajectory,” he said Tuesday, “is decided by people.” He repeated that people should wear masks and stay six feet apart.

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Long IsLand RaIL Road stations, which only months ago were crowded with people at peak travel times, are now virtually empty during the morning rush. Ahmed Bazille, left, an attorney from Freeport, headed into his Manhattan office on May 21. He was one of a handful of commuters at the Freeport station at 7:45 a.m.

Photos by Scott Brinton/Herald

Riding the rails while a pandemic rages

never imagined the emptiness. It left me with a sinking feeling, a sense of aloneness that I had not experienced before as I stood on Long Island Rail Road train trestles during the middle of what should have been rush hour. The coronavirus crisis has truly a l t e r e d o u r h u m a n l a n d s c a p e. On a sunny May 21, I drove from station to station along the Babylon Branch of the LIRR, stopping in Seaford, Bellmore, Freeport, Rockville Centre, Lynbrook and Valley Stream, to document the emptiness — and the small number of people who are riding the rails these days. Then I headed down the Far Rockaway Branch to the Lawrence station, and over to the Long Beach branch to the Long Beach ter minal. Where only two and a half months ago tens of thousands of commuters

crowded onto cement platforms early in the morning, awaiting stainless-steel trains to carry them to New York City or points east, now there are but a handful of people — the essential workers who cannot telecommute, but are thankful to still have their jobs. Often, a platform was devoid of people, as if it were part of a ghost town. I had no trouble finding parking. It requires a certain fortitude, I thought, to ride the rails amid the coronavirus pandemic, knowing the virus is out there, still lurking, unseen. People truly are resilient. Today's LIRR riders are, in a sense, pioneers, showing the rest of us how we will overcome when, eventually, Gover nor Cuomo gives the OK allowing everyone to return to work and life as normal. –Scott Brinton

a neaRLy empty Seaford LIRR station at 6:39 a.m., above. Cathy Wiley, of Seaford, right, an LIRR engineer, headed to work.

thIs muscLe caR was among the few vehicles parked at the Bellmore LIRR station.

The Bellmore sTaTion at 7:30 a.m.

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lourdes marTinez, of Valley Stream, was on her way to her job at a physical therapy office in the city at 9:45 a.m.

raj PaTel, of the Kaval Deli and Convenience Store, at the foot of the Rockville Centre LIRR station, with a plastic tarp around his front counter to protect himself from the virus.

aBove, The emPTy parking lot of the Lawrence station. At left, the 10:23 train out of Long Beach, headed to Penn Station.

Workers jackhammering The underside of the Lynbrook LIRR station, where a major renovation project is under way.

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dUring the annUal Nassau County Memorial Day ceremony, roughly 200 cars drove through Eisenhower Park in East Meadow under an American flag arch set up by the East Meadow and Westbury fire departments.

Photos by Christina Daly/Herald

County car parade honors Memorial Day By Brian StieglitZ bstieglitz@liherald.com

Roughly 200 cars drove through Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on May 25 during the annual Nassau County Memorial Day ceremony. To abide by social distancing guidelines set by the Covid-19 pandemic, this year’s event featured the car parade that led to the park’s Veterans Memorial. There, County Executive Laura Curran joined with the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency and local veterans’ groups for a ceremonial wreath laying in honor of those who lost their lives fighting for America. In addition to recognizing Memorial Day, Curran also took the opportunity to pay homage to the 75th Anniversary of the end of World War II. “While we were not able to hold a traditional ceremony this year, we must not let Memorial Day be forgotten,” Curran said. “It is important for us to properly salute and reflect on those who paid the ultimate sacrifice while defending our precious freedoms.” The procession began at Nassau Coliseum and led to Eisenhower Park, where Curran hosted a ceremony that featured a wreath laying, gun salute, Taps, a bagpiper from the Nassau County Police Department Pipe and Drum Band and a flag arch created by the Westbury and East Meadow fire departments. Nassau County veterans involved in the ceremony included Commanders from Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legions as well as members from Vietnam War Veterans Association, AmVets and United Veterans Organization of Nassau County, Disabled American Veterans, among many others. Vehicles from the Museum of American Armor were also on display. Joining Curran in her salute was Congressman Peter King, State Senator Kevin Thomas, State Senator Jim Gaughran, Glen Cove Mayor Tim Tenke and Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

U.S. Marine and Vietnam veteran Sgt. Paul Masi couldn’t make his annual trip to D.C. for Memorial Day because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, he joined the Nassau County ceremony. Stephen Owen, the commander of VFW Post 3350 in East Rockaway, saluted as a ceremonial wreath was placed in front of the memorial. FOllOwing the cereMOny, Nassau County Veteran’s Service Agency Director Ralph Esposito, of Elmont, carried the wreath to the veteran’s monument near the center of the park. Congressman Peter King, Laura Curran and Patrick Ryder joined him as he placed it.

Nassau executive details new tennis guidebstieglitz@liherald.com

Residents were already swinging their rackets on the tennis courts at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow on Friday morning when Nassau County Executive Laura Curran detailed the guidelines by which athletes must abide. Nassau officially reopened its tennis courts on May 15 amid Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s announcement earlier this week permitting the reopening of certain low-risk business and recreational activities. Nassau County is following the guidelines of the U.S. Tennis Association. Players could only play singles, or one-on-one, as opposed to doubles. There must be one empty court separating players’ matches. And players must bring their own tennis balls. “Everyone is doing a great job with golf and I know our residents are smart and they will continue to do a great job on tennis,” Curran said, referring to the reopening of golf courses. The announcement also came as Long Island fulfilled five of seven metrics needed to launch Phase One of reopening. Five of the state’s 10 regions began Phase One on Friday, which includes construction, manufacturing, curbside retail, wholesale trade, agriculture, forestry and fishing. Long Island most recently met its fifth benchmark, as hospitals now have more than 30 percent of their beds available. Curran said that Long Island had long been “right at the razor’s edge” of meeting such a requirement until reaching it Friday morning. Now, Long Island must see a 14-day decline in hospital deaths and fewer than two new hospitalizations per every 100,000 people. “Despite our overall downward trends, if we get a one-day increase the clock stops and

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we have to start over,” Curran said of the former requirement. On Friday, county hospitalizations were down 35 percent at 677, the number of patients on ventilators was down 14 percent to 197 and there were 121 confirmed new cases bringing the total to 38,864. The county also had 11 new reported deaths. Curran also announced the county’s plans for Memorial Day weekend amid Gov. Cuomo’s announcement that the state would allow beaches to open at 50 percent capacity starting on May 22.

“This is very exciting,” Curran said at the time. “We live on an island. We love our beaches and it’s one of the reasons many of us chose to live here.” Curran announced that the county-owned Nickerson Beach in Lido Beach would be open and monitored by lifeguards. “But we have to remember what Memorial Day is about,” Curran added. “Yes it’s about starting summer, but its about honoring the people who lost their lives protecting our freedoms.”

MSSN to schedule elective surgeries ing surgeries at night and on weekends to accommodate all requests. Elective surgeries were paused to ensure there were Doctors at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital had enough beds, ventilators, doctors and personal protecto put off 800 to 1,000 elective surgeries to treat Covid- tive equipment to treat Covid-19 patients. The hospital is promoting a “Don’t Put Your Health 19 patients during the height of the pandemic. With on Hold” initiative, urging the community cases steadily declining, however, the staff not to risk safety out of fear of coming to a is starting to schedule the procedures. hospital. “If you’re out there and you have “At this point, the state has said we can a procedure that you’ve been putting off, or proceed, and we are following the guideif you have any kind of medical issue, you lines,” said Dr. Rajiv Datta, the Departshould call immediately,” said Joe Caldement of Surgery chairman and the medirone, the hospital’s vice president of corcal director of the hospital’s cancer proporate communications. “Don’t wait.” gram. “It’s safe now to come and get these He said the hospital has a safe passageprocedures done before an elective surgery way for non-Covid-19 patients. At the same becomes an emergency.” time, the number of Covid-19 patients has Guidelines that hospital officials urge dropped from 80 percent of the hospital’s patients to follow include making sure that capacity down to 33 percent, Calderone they are social distancing for up to 14 days said. Many coronavirus rooms were deepbefore surgery, that they receive a coronacleaned and converted back to their intendvirus test at the hospital’s drive-through ed purpose. site on Washington Avenue at least three “Over the last eight weeks, it was all days before an operation and that they isoover the news that hospitals were loaded late themselves from others in the days DR. Rajiv Datta with Covid patients, which was true,” before the procedure. Once guidelines are Chairman, Datta said. “But the numbers are different met, patients can undergo elective surgernow, and we are very careful about what ies, such as hernia operations or cosmetic MSSN Department of Surgery we do here.” procedures. At press time Friday, the hospital had 65 Doctors are scheduling elective proceconfirmed or suspected coronavirus cases, dures now. Datta said it might take up to 10 days for the hospital to return to its regular daily and 13 Covid-19 patients on ventilators. Meanwhile, 880 coronavirus patients had been discharged. On April schedule of elective procedures. Typically, before the pandemic, MSSN doctors per- 13, the hospital peaked at 383 Covid-19 patients. If people follow social-distancing guidelines, wear formed 40 surgeries daily. There are now, on average, 15 surgeries per day, and doctors might start perform- masks in public and wash their hands regularly for at

By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

t’s safe now to come and get these procedures done before an elective surgery becomes an emergency.

Courtesy MSSN

Rajiv Datta, the Department of Surgery chairman at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, said he facility received the OK from the state Department of Health to perform elective surgeries again. least 20 seconds, Calderone said he is hopeful that a second wave of infection, if it were to arise, would not be as bad as the first. Additionally, he said, the hospital would be better prepared for the outbreak. “If it comes, we have a bit of a playbook now that we really didn’t have before, and most hospitals in the country are better prepared for a second surge because everyone learned from the first time,” he said.

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naSSau County exeCutive Laura Curran announced the opening of county tennis courts during her update on the Covid-19 pandemic on May 15.

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have worked at Mount Sinai South Nassau for nearly 35 years. Working in the emergency room means you have to adapt quickly, as circumstances can change instantly. When Covid-19 was first reported, we started receiving frequent updates from the Department of Health, and prepared to receive patients with the virus. It was a slow trickle at first, but it became clear that New York was the going to be the epicenter, and we faced the start of an unprecedented pandemic with mortality numbers I never experienced in my career. Within minutes of each other, each day, patients with Covid-19 were ambulanced in. So many of them were critically ill, unlike anything we had ever seen before. Even the patients that seemed stable would suddenly decline. We learned quickly how ruthless the coronavirus is. But we learned new things about the virus every day and had more success helping our patients. While it was heartbreaking to see so many critically ill and dying patients, it was equally heartbreaking for us that their family members could not be there with them. It was too dangerous, so we did our very best to update family members. I am so proud of my colleagues and the entire staff for their resilience. The community has been a tremendous source of inspiration and support as well, through donations and parades. It boosted our morale and was the extra encouragement we needed to keep pushing forward to reach the other side of the battle. If we do get a second wave, we have learned a lot, we’re more prepared, and together we'll give our patients the compassionate, immediate expert care that they deserve and need.

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was excited when our principal brought back the essay writing class this year. At the end of the school year, my students usually put together a scrapbook as part of the class, and because of everything that happened, I was afraid we wouldn’t be able to do it this year. I thought about having them complete the scrapbook at home, but because people were out of work or struggling right now, I didn’t want to burden them

with the costs of supplies. So one night I got the idea to write a letter to Michaels, asking them for help to give these kids an opportunity to make these scrapbooks. I got a message from them about six hours later that they loved the idea and would be glad to help us. And we talked about working together to create cards and letters for first responders. I got 33 boxes of supplies delivered to my house, and then we spent three days set up at a window in [Freeport] High School handing out the supplies to the students and parents that stopped by. We were also helping distribute the meals. The kids will also be doing a Thank You project. They’ll make posters and letters for our first responders and essential workers. They’ll also put together cards for Michaels. At the end of the year, we want to compile everything into a video so we can share all their work. I always want my students to know that even something like a letter can make a difference, so hopefully they’ll remember this moment.

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living at public housing buildings in Long Beach and the other providing fresh produce to the Long Beach soup kitchen, the MLK Center, St. Marty;'s Ignatius, and to families in need in the Long Beach School District. We get the produce from three Bronx-based companies, J. Margiotta Corp., Gold Medal and Fresco Produce. So far, we have received 8,000 to 9,000 pounds of produce from to distribute. The organization has been more active since the coronavirus pandemic. We've been making more requests for assistance, collaborating to secure food. We get money from private donors and fundraisers. We brought in $140,000, and are able to assist people who own businesses that were shut down by the coronavirus. We can help families in financial crises because of the epidemc. We have about 20 volunteers; many are kids who I can call on any time. I got a text from a mother of a Long Beach high school student after they finished volunteering. She said, "What a great day. My kid will never look at dinner the same way again."

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hen my sister and I started collecting donations for essential workers, first responders and merchants in the community, we were just hoping to raise enough to donate food for a few weeks. But I realized a lot of businesses that were still closed needed a lift as well. During the month of May, through our group, Malverne Helping Our Merchants, we’re helping storefront merchants that were closed and had to slowly reopen, or

places that are still closed like hair salons and nail salons. At the end of May, I’m going to use the money we’ve received to buy gift certificates to all those places and raffle them off on May 30. We’ve raised more than $6,400 during this phase, and nearly $30,000 since starting in March. I haven’t worked [in home organization] since the first week of March. First, a lot of families don’t want people in their homes. Second, their children are home, so this isn’t going the time in their life where they’re going to look to do home improvement, so it’s put a damper on things. I’m confident that it’ll come back. I have other businesses that want to use me to kind of hit the ground running, which is basically organizing their business system so they can reopen in full force. We’re all in the same boat right now, but I’d like for people to realize that these are the businesses that support the Malverne Little League teams, school fundraisers, Girl Scouts and so on. We want to see all of our businesses survive this because they’ve done so much for us.

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Your priority is at home Steps to stay healthy during the pandemic

s the Covid-19 pandemic has turned our lives inside out, the tendency has been to find ways to soothe ourselves during this period of upheaval. While we’re doing our part to observe public health measures and reduce exposure to the disease, let’s use these days at home to focus on our personal well-being. Yes, we’re all preoccupied with dealing with realities of our daily lives, but at the same time we’re practicing social distancing, we have an opportunity to protect and improve or own health. Healthy eating is especially important for keeping your immune system in top condition. Here are some steps you can take to eat healthy in the times of Covid. Minimize trips to the supermarket Before you shop… Plan ahead. Visualize breakfast, lunch, and dinner for at least 5 days. What will you serve? What do you need? Consider the foods your family likes, your food preparation methods, interests and skills, and the time and energy you will have for preparing meals. Working from home may not mean there is more time to cook—especially if you are now responsible for teaching your kids and doing the work your employer expects. Have children at home? Include children in meal planning, preparation, and clean up while teaching them writing, math, reading, and science. Reading/Writing: Ask your kids to make a list of what’s in the pantry and refrigerator. Then, have them look through cookbooks or online recipes sites to find meals and snacks that use up what is on hand. Have them share their breakfast, lunch, or dinner meal ideas. Math: Find math in measuring spoons and cups, counting out numbers of ingredients, taking stock of pantry items, or planning the time it will take to prepare, cook, eat, and clean up a meal. Science: Get kids involved in baking bread, cooking an egg, or creating a homemade salad dressing— then, search the internet to discover the science behind why ingredients change when they are combined, heated, or blended. Think nutrition The healthiest meals emphasize whole grains, vegetables, and fruits — serve them in the greatest amounts. Meat portions should be smaller — this will save money and help keep dietary saturated fat in check. Make a shopping list —and use it! You’ll be less like to forget items or buy impulse items. Stock up on nutrition-packed foods that will stay fresh for a week or longer. √ Breads: corn tortillas, whole grain English muffins, bagels, breads, wraps, frozen whole wheat waffles √ Grains: instant oatmeal, pasta, frozen brown rice, couscous, refrigerated pizza crust √ Fruits: fresh, dried, plain frozen, canned in juice or water √ Vegetables: fresh veggies, plain frozen, low sodium canned, sun-dried

√ Sauces: tomato pasta sauce, salsa √ Soups and broths: canned, frozen, shelf-stable cartons √ Juices: 100 percent juice √ Milk: fresh, shelf-stable packages √ Eggs and cheese √ Beans/legumes—canned and dry √ Nuts and seeds: bagged, canned, nut butters √ Poultry, meat and seafod √ Flavorings: add zing with dried herbs and spices, vinegars, mustard, hot/steak sauces, lemon/lime juice, light dressings, honey, Greek yogurt Go easy on the frozen dinners — most are high in sodium, fat, and calories —and limit purchases of tempting foods like chips, sodas, cookies, and ice cream. Prepare for the unexpected. Since supermarkets are running low on many, be ready with a back-up plan if an ingredient you need is unavailable. Keep the less fortunate in mind. Contribute to local pantries and soup kitchens now. Then, when it is all over, donate extra food you stocked up on that is still fresh and safe to eat. Use contactless payment or credit cards. If you use the payment keypad, tap the buttons and screen with your knuckle—then use hand sanitizer after completing your payment. When you bring the restaurant home Eat “out” safely. If you want to have take-out meals, take the food home right away and eat it while it is hot. Store leftovers safely — wrap tightly and refrigerate any dishes with meat, fish, poultry, or dairy products. Be sure to reheat these leftovers thoroughly before eating. Make eating together at home a positive experience Whether it is homemade or takeout, eating more meals at home is a new routine for many families. Keep the stress down by making mealtime fun. Get the family involved. Kids can help set the table, pour the water, make the salad, or grate the cheese. Make mealtimes a family affair. Try some new recipes. If you have never made homemade pizza, roasted a whole chicken, or cooked meatballs from scratch, now is a good time to try! For the less adventurous, start slowly by looking for those recipes that call for only a few ingredients and use common kitchen tools. Reconnect with the family. Eat together at the table or spread a blanket on the floor and have an indoor picnic. Be sure to separate mealtime and TV time; watching while eating makes it too easy to pay attention to TV and not your food, so you are likely to overeat. Wonder what to talk about at mealtime? Chat about things you will do this summer, tell jokes; just keep the conversation upbeat and fun. Above photo: In an ideal scenario, you’d have a balance of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and dairy at every meal. It might be hard to pull that off now, and that’s okay. What you eat affects your physical and mental health, and both are a priority. Start with what you have and fill in the gaps.

Are you feeling stress, fear and anxiety as the pandemic drags on? If so, you’re not alone. The recommendations for social distancing affect nearly every part of our lives, including finances, relationships, transportation, jobs and healthcare. Some common causes of stress during the coronavirus pandemic are uncertainty, lack of routine and reduced social support, says Mark Flanagan, LMSW, MPH, MA. Routines As humans, we don’t like uncertainty and tend to thrive in routines, says Flanagan. Routines are essential because they create a sense of normalcy and control in our lives. This sense of control then allows us to manage the challenges that come our way. “When we don’t have a routine, much our time is spent trying to establish one,” says Flanagan. “Without a routine, we often pay attention to the things that are most ‘flashy.’ When big news happens, we tend to focus on it more.” Social support Not only are our routines currently disrupted, but the routines of everyone around us are as well. “When something goes wrong in our lives, we can usually rely on others to get a sense of calm,” he says. “But when everyone is experiencing the same sense of uncertainty, there’s no real ‘anchor’ to help manage some of the stress.” Stress Stress management is essential for good physical health, and it’s especially important right now as our world addresses the Covid-19 pandemic. “While short-term pressures and stress are normal and can help us change in positive ways, chronic stress causes a huge deterioration in our quality of life on a physical level,” says Flanagan. “When we are more pessimistic, depressed or anxious, our immune system goes down and produces more stress hormones, reducing our immunity and increasing inflammation.” Stress can also put a strain on your mental health, relationships and productivity, he notes. Steps to stress reduction “Rather than dwell on nervousness, focus on the things you can control,” Flanagan suggests. “When you move the locus of control from something outside yourself to inside yourself, you powerfully reduce anxiety and boost confidence.” He suggests the following steps to regain control and reduce stress. Follow the recommended health guidelines. These guidelines include frequent hand-washing, social distancing, practicing respiratory etiquette and cleaning commonly used surfaces. See the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Not only will you pro-

tect your health, but you’ll also protect the health of vulnerable people in your community, like older adults and those with serious or underlying health issues. Create a morning routine. When you’re stuck at home, it can be tempting to let go of basic routines, but Flanagan says a morning routine can help you feel more productive and positive. Consider waking up at the same time each day, exercising, showering, meditating, journaling, tidying your home or having a healthy breakfast as part of your morning ritual. Check in with loved ones regularly. While social distancing is essential to slow the spread of the virus, you can still check in with family and friends by phone, video chat, text or email. Consider ways to help others. This can include picking up groceries for a neighbor and leaving them at their door, donating to a local charity, or purchasing gift cards from your favorite restaurant. By taking the focus off yourself, you can experience reduced stress and a greater sense of well-being. Have a daily self-care ritual. Self-care can include exercise, meditation, walking outside, reading, taking a bubble bath, painting, journaling, gardening, cooking a healthy meal or enjoying a favorite hobby. Pick one thing and do it at the same time each day. It will help anchor your day and provide a welcome respite. Limit news and media consumption. “When we constantly check our newsfeeds and see bad news, it activates our sympathetic nervous system and can send us into fight-or-flight mode,” says Flanagan. He recommends limiting how often you check the news to once Continued on page 8

Above photo: Stick with your routine as much as you can. Go to bed and get up in the morning on your usual schedule. Eat meals at regular times. Find ways to exercise away from the gym — do yoga in the living room, trim the hedge, have a scavenger hunt in the backyard with your kids, or just toss a ball or play tag as a family.

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Mindset is vital to getting through this pandemic physically and mentally healthy

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Mount Sinai South Nassau Offers Antibody Screening At 10 Sites Across South Shore Testing is available for existing or new patients at the following locations: • Mount Sinai Doctors - Baldwin Primary Care 2280 Grand Ave., Ste 208, Baldwin, (516) 623-4800 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Bellmore Primary Care 2750 Merrick Rd., Bellmore, (516) 409-2000 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Freeport Primary Care 155 W. Merrick Rd., Ste 101, Freeport, (516) 379-3139 • Mount Sinai Doctors Long Island 1436 Broadway, Hewlett, (516) 360-2962 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Hewlett Cardiovascular 1420 Broadway, 2nd Floor, Hewlett, (516) 374-8682 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Long Beach Cardiology & Primary Care, 325 W. Park Ave., Long Beach, (516) 432-2004 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Center for Primary Care Long Beach 761 Franklin Boulevard, Long Beach, (516) 544-2351 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Lynbrook Primary Care 185 Merrick Rd., Ste 1B, Lynbrook, (516) 887-0077 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Oceanside Primary Care 2965 Long Beach Rd., Oceanside, (516) 593-8953 • Mount Sinai Doctors - Oceanside Family Medicine 196 Merrick Rd., Oceanside, (516) 255-8400

ew and existing patients of Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside may now access antibody screening blood tests at ten of the hospital’s ambulatory locations across Long Island. These antibody tests are authorized by the FDA and have a high degree of reliability. The presence of COVID-19 antibodies in your system is an indication that you were probably exposed to the virus, even if you did not have any symptoms, and that you may have some degree of immunity to the virus, although this is not proven yet. “The results and information gained from antibody testing will help the medical community determine and understand the spread of the virus, establish public health recommendations and reduce the risk for future surges of the virus in our communities,” said Aaron E. Glatt, Chair of the Department of Medicine, Chief of Infectious Diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau. If you have developed antibodies to the virus, you may be eligible to help others by donating antibody-rich plasma at the New York Blood Center, which has established a plasma bank that hospitals can access immediately to treat patients with serious or lifethreatening COVID-19 infections. Known as convalescent plasma therapy, COVID-19 patients are transfused with recovered patients’ antibodies that have proven successful at fighting the virus. Mount Sinai South Nassau and other hospitals within the Mount Sinai Health System have been treating patients with this promising therapy. A single donation of antibodies can be used to treat one to two patients struggling with severe cases of COVID-19. Medical researchers also believe that antibody testing could be used to return people with immunity safely to the workforce, regardless of industry or profession. It could also help reduce the rate of COVID-19 infections at nursing homes by staffing them with immune workers. One Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 • 516-632-3000

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hile the COVID-19 pandemic has literally brought most of the country (and the world) to its knees, independent community pharmacies remain open and on the front lines, dedicated to serving patients’ needs even as they face potential risks to themselves. Health Mart Pharmacy of Freeport has been serving the Freeport Community and all surrounding areas since 2004. Although several businesses were forced to close and some closed voluntarily in fear for their own safety, Health Mart Pharmacy of Freeport remained open to help support the community and provide the necessary care that was needed during such difficult times. “We felt it was our obligation to stay open to care for our patients, providing not only our standard service, but to also provide the necessary COVID-19 supplies that were so desperately needed over these last few months” reported Scott Buda, chief pharmacist and owner of Health Mart. “My

primary responsibility was to first make sure my staff was fully protected, taking every precaution to ensure their safety and then to provide that same mindset to our patients.” Masks, gloves, plexi-glass partitions, constant sanitizing every hour and a weekly deep cleaning are just some of the measures put in motion at Health Mart. Although we all look forward to this pandemic coming to an end, Health Mart continues to provide the necessary supplies such as masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, Tylenol products, vitamins, cleaning supplies, pulse oximeters, thermometers, etc, available in store, for curbside pick up or free delivery with your prescriptions. Give them a call today!

A safe and smooth transition… Coming home to Maple Pointe

ur world is in a state of change, and the lasting effects may be there for years to come. Our previously normal lives have taken drastic turns, and we are all learning to adjust. Like the very seniors we care for, a great many of us are now experiencing loneliness, stress, and loss. Lacking the very thing we as people yearn for...connection. These healthcare heroes have been here with you from the beginning, experiencing this with you together as families. Caring for the same people you love, crying and smiling with you, feeling the anxiety and pain right there with you. Throughout this ongoing change the one constant that has remained untouched is Maple Pointe’s devotion to our residents. Our care has never faltered and it will continue to grow and flourish no matter how tough this crisis becomes. The mission to serve seniors has never been more important and the strength to do so has never been so great. United we stand, with our residents and families ready to emerge from this the same way we started...together. We are here for you, living this change as it happens. Adapting the care and services to better support the community we cherish. In the past few weeks the friendly visits to the community have become family video chats and heartfelt window greetings. Although the methods have changed, the message of love and affection have become greater. As the community around us continues to adjust to the effects of social distancing and we move

towards pandemic recovery, Maple Pointe is charging ahead and engaging in new ways to connect with each other. Our sense of duty never stops, and we continue to enhance our own practices to make sure residents and families feel supported and secure. Extending our reach outside to our local community, we aim to make coming home to Maple Pointe an option to all seniors. Looking towards the new residents taking the opportunity to move to our community and ensuring a safe and smooth transition. We are a team of dedicated healthcare champions that have always prepared, yet never had to react. We have now reacted, our response was to lead our families out of this crisis and move forward. Let us return your peace of mind, and guide you back to a place of sanctuary for your loved ones.

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Keeping cool and know your limits

s the temperatures rise and we emerge from our homes to move our fitness programs outside, we can easily overdue it by not paying attention to the effect temperature has on our bodies. Keep in the mind some tips from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association while enjoying pursuing your exercise routines — and, of course, be mindful of your social distancing. “Many cases of heat illness are preventable and can be successfully treated if such conditions are properly recognized and appropriate care is provided in a timely manner,” said certified athletic trainer Brendon McDermott, MS, ATC. To guard against heat illnesses, NATA recommends following these steps: 1. Gradually increase activity in terms of intensity and duration in the heat. This prepares your body for more intense, longer duration exercise in warm conditions, and helps prevent injury and heat illness. 2. Intersperse periods of rest during activity and assure adequate rest between exercise bouts. Rest breaks are an important defense against heat illness, and proper sleeping habits decrease your risk as well. 3. Begin outdoor activities only after you’re properly hydrated. Drink water or sports drinks throughout physical activity in the heat. 4. A darker urine color is a quick indicator of dehydration. Your urine should look more like lemonade than apple juice. 5. Exercise during cooler portions of the day

(early morning or late evening), if possible. 6. Do not participate in intense exercise if you show signs of an existing illness (i.e. fever, diarrhea, extreme fatigue, etc.). These can decrease your body’s tolerance for heat and increase your risk of a heat illness. Back off on exercise intensity or duration if not feeling well (i.e. walk instead of run, cut the session short, etc.) Heat-Related Ailments “We are not invincible when it comes to exercise in the heat” said McDermott.“In extreme cases, if medical care is not provided in a timely manner, long-term damage can occur.”

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Keep in mind these heat-related ailments when working or playing in the heat: Exertional heat stroke. This is an extremely serious illness that can result in death unless quickly recognized and properly treated. Signs and symptoms include an increase in core body temperature (usually above 104°F/40°C); central nervous system dysfunction, such as altered consciousness, seizures, confusion, emotional instability, irrational behavior or decreased mental acuity; nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; headache, dizziness, or weakness; increased heart rate; decreased blood pressure or fast breathing; dehydration; and combativeness.

What to do: It’s very important that treatment for exertional heat stroke be both aggressive and immediate, provided adequate medical personnel are on site. Key steps to take when exertional heat stroke is identified include immediate whole-body cooling, preferably through cold-water immersion, followed immediately by medical treatment in an emergency room or trauma center. Heat exhaustion. Heat exhaustion is a moderately serious illness resulting from fluid loss or sodium loss in the heat. Signs and symptoms include loss of coordination; dizziness or fainting; profuse sweating or pale skin; headache, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea; stomach/ intestinal cramps or persistent muscle cramps. What to do: Heat exhaustion patients should immediately be transported to a cool, shaded environment with feet elevated, and fluids should be replaced. If their condition worsens or does not improve within minutes, they should be transported to the emergency room for evaluation and treatment. Those suffering from heat exhaustion should avoid intense activity in the heat until at least the next day. NATA also recommends a trip to the doctor to rule out any underlying conditions that predispose them to heat exhaustion. Courtesy of National Athletic Trainers’ Association Photo: When temperatures spike in the summer, it’s important to make sure you temper your workouts to stay safe.

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The do’s of exercising safely in the heat

Being at home doesn’t mean being on the couch energy to keep moving. Now is a great time to try that new recipe or food subscription box! Stay hydrated: Drinking plenty of water can help prevent dehydration. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, dehydration can cause unclear thinking and mood swings, among other health problems. Not sure how much to drink? Many medical professionals suggest following the 8x8 rule, eight ounces of water eight times a day. Stay connected: Just because you can’t be with friends and family in person doesn’t mean you can’t stay in touch. Set up time to connect with video chats, phone calls and emails. Staying connected doesn’t have to be high-tech. Have kids or just a kid at heart? Write encouraging messages on your driveway or in your windows for your neighbors, and postal and delivery workers. Know Your Options: One of the best ways to prepare is knowing what to do if you start to show symptoms. To minimize your exposure, call or email your doctor or local health system about a telehealth visit to be screened. The provider will then identify what steps you should take next. Get support: Talking through concerns and fears can help put them in perspective and make you feel calmer. You may want to reach out for professional support if you’re struggling. Above photo: Now more than ever, taking care of your health should be a priority.

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or twice a day (ideally not first thing morning or after dinner), turning off news alerts, and obtaining information from one or two reputable news outlets. Set boundaries around social media. “There’s this concept of toxic sociality where we constantly have to be connected, even in superficial ways, and when we’re not, it feels like part of us isn’t being ‘fed,’” he explains. “It’s important to practice social distancing with social media too. We may not think we’re having any effect on our newsfeed, but we can take steps to reduce the ripple effect of panic on social media.” He suggests posting positive messages online and being mindful of your likes, shares and comments. Meditate. Meditation can help restore your sense of control as you focus on your breath or a positive word or phrase. “Meditation can help you activate your parasympathetic nervous system, and that’s an antidote to fear,” says Flanagan. “And when you’re more centered, you’re able to create a calm reality around you.” Encourage others. “Often, when we are scared, it can be tempting to repeat negative

messages, but actively encouraging family and friends is really important,” he says. “Chances are, someone is having a harder time than you are. Your words matter and people will respond accordingly. It’s important to realize we are not victims; we are helping to create our environment and change it for the better. By sending positive messages out into the world, you’ll not only affect those around you, but those words will come back to you.” Finding hope “It’s important to remember that this will pass sooner or later,” says Flanagan. “The world has gone through many different challenges, like disease outbreaks, war and uncertain times. For better or worse, these times always pass. That doesn’t mean this time isn’t significantly challenging, but if we focus on what we can control and do things that are good for our health and the health of those around us, we will come out of this in perhaps a more whole state and with a renewed perspective. It’s important to look toward the future and begin building for that future. You can always have hope. Hope never leaves us.”

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Covid-19 has the public rethinking how they stay healthy–— both physically and mentally. Even those in good health can start to feel anxious and fearful when the words ‘pandemic’ and ‘social distancing’ are mentioned. But can you stay active and mentally healthy while social distancing? The answer is a resounding yes. While routines have changed, it’s critical that people keep exercising and eating nutritious meals, since the body is often able to better fight off illnesses when it’s healthy and strong. Taking these steps helps fight off stress, which most people are experiencing right now in one way or another. Get off the couch and step away from the computer to maintain your well-being during this unsettling time. Get outside: While it’s important to limit physical interactions, getting outside for a run, walk or bicycle ride is a great way to boost endorphins and enjoy fresh air. Just make sure to maintain six feet between yourself and others. If weather or other reasons limit your ability to go outside, many companies and gyms are offering free online exercises right now. Endorphins have been found to reduce stress, increase feelings of happiness and help fight against depression. Get proper nutrition: Add fruits and vegetables to your plate for colorful, nutrient-rich meals. Vegetables also are a good source of fiber. Eating well will help you feel better and give you

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Staying connected

he coronavirus pandemic presents new challenges and opportunities as people try to stay connected to each other in a time of social distancing. Feeling lonely from time to time is natural, but this unprecedented time can lead to increased loneliness. You may need to make an extra effort to feel connected to others, when you aren’t seeing them in person. For many, especially those who live alone, social isolation can take a real toll on mental and physical health. When going to the office, taking a workout class or socializing in person with friends is no longer an option, you may feel like you’ve lost your sense of community and support. While the current situation is far from ideal, there strategies you can use to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. Use technology… but not too much. Social media is a favorite and easy way to stay connected to family and friends, but too much use can leave you feeling lonely. Cigna’s 2020 U.S. Loneliness Index found that 72 percent of very heavy social media users identify themselves as lonely. Balance technology use with disconnecting and taking time for yourself. Use real-time interactions with others, like video chats, to build meaningful connections and limit time spent passively scrolling social media. Read a book, take a walk or do a puzzle after screen time. It may help you feel more connected when you spend time online. Join a virtual club or group. There are plenty of resources available to find virtual book

clubs, craft communities or even fitness challenges. You can start a new hobby, learn a skill or find others who are interested in the same things as you, remotely. Once the guidelines for social distancing are lifted, you’ll have new friends you can meet in person. Spend time outdoors. Simply leaving your house to take a jog around your neighborhood or to walk your dog a few blocks could improve your spirits, refreshing you for the next time you virtually connect with others. Ask those you reach out to how they’re really doing. How you connect with those in your network makes a significant difference in how lonely you feel. People tend to feel less lonely when connecting on a deeper level. When chatting with friends, ask them for their most honest response when you ask how they’re doing. Everyone will likely feel better for it. Rethink working hours. We spend approximately 90,000 hours at work over our lifetime, so how we spend that time will play an important role in how we feel overall. Improving your work-life balance and connecting with colleagues can reduce loneliness. Your employer may also benefit from you feeling less lonely. Lonely employees are less productive, produce lower quality work and miss more days of work. Make a list. Write down the names of everyone in your network, even if you haven’t spoken in a while. In addition to your close family members and friends, think of relatives who live far away, friends from school or previous jobs, members of your faith community, and neighbors.

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Social distancing doesn’t have mean loneliness

The act of creating a list can help you see that you do have community in your life, even when you are physically separated from others. Reach out. Stay in touch with the people on your list through video chats, phone calls, texts and emails. If you’re part of a group, such as a support group or weekly yoga class, consider starting an email chain so you can maintain that sense of camaraderie. Stay curious Ultimately, no magical number of tips can make you stay healthy and make you reach your goal of improving your diet and nutrition. It’s your health, and you’ll be making your own choices and decisions after you’re done reading

up on all the info out there on nutrition and healthy foods. That’s why it’s so important to stay curious — try new things, look up new recipes, read the labels on the food you eat, ask about healthier options when you do go out, and find out more things you can do to improve your nutrition and wellness. Each small change and each positive decision you make as you continue to think about diet and nutrition helps build a healthier you, so start improving your diet today. Above photo: While we can’t replace the value of intimate face-to-face interactions, we need to be flexible and think creatively right now.

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s the COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten our health and financial security (on which our health care depends), it’s more important than ever to ensure that all life planning documents are in order. The time to make sure you and your loved ones are protected is now. With video conferencing, your Will, trust, estate plan, and other advance directives can be prepared and signed from the comfort of your own home. You should consider, or update, the following planning strategies and documents:

√ Life Insurance Beneficiaries

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Name beneficiaries on your life insurance policies.

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Name beneficiaries on your IRA, 401(k), pension, deferred compensation plan, and other qualified and non-qualified retirement accounts and annuities.

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Name beneficiaries on your bank and brokerage accounts. Designate co-ownership and joint ownership of real estate holdings to ensure your properties will pass as intended.

Designate a trusted agent to make medical decisions for you in the event that you can’t, and provide your family with directions regarding extraordinary medical care and end-of-life decisions.

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Structure your financial resources and prepare documentation to ensure you qualify for long-term care while safeguarding your assets and inheritance.

√ Creditor Protection Plan Stipulate how your assets should be distributed after death, designate beneficiaries, and appoint an Executor to carry out your directions.

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Appoint persons you trust to be your children’s, parents’, or your own guardians in the event of death, incapacity, or absence. Designate a trusted agent to make legal, financial, and business decisions for you in the event that you can’t.

Protect your assets and beneficiaries in the event of bankruptcy, lawsuits, or debt left behind at death.

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Plan distribution of your assets in detail, minimize estate tax, and specify any other instructions to be carried out. Manage, protect, and minimize taxation of your inheritance to minors or persons with disabilities.

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Take advantage of tax opportunities resulting from depressed asset values and low interest rates. This list is not comprehensive, nor does everyone need all documents listed. The information is general and is not intended to be, and should not be considered, legal advice. For specific questions please consult an attorney. James Burdi is a partner in Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP’s Trusts and Estates and Elder Law Practices. He can be reached at jburdi@ vmmlegal.com and 516.437.4385 x130.

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mid the crisis, we’re getting on our bikes. Cycling is all the rage now. We’re dragging our dusty bikes out of the garage, buying new ones and taking off. In fact, bike shops are reporting booming business amid the economic downturn. For some new cycling devotees, it’s a way to commute to work, for many, biking is a socially distant-compliant way to get and enjoy the outside, with the added plus of a healthy cardiovascular workout. Whether a cyclist aspires to compete in the next Tour de France or wants to keep things a little more local, taking steps to improve stamina is a great way to make the most of a bike ride. Riders who improve their stamina will likely witness marked improvement in their cycling performance as time progresses. Stamina is the body’s ability to endure extended periods of exercise. For example, a person who is new to physical activity may tire after a relatively brief workout. However, the more that person exercises, the more he or she builds strength and stamina, which will lead to longer workouts. The same thing applies to cycling. At the beginning, cycling more than a certain number of miles may be difficult, and changes in terrain can make things even more challenging. By following a consistent training regimen that builds stamina, cyclists will refine their performance and push their bodies further. Increasing cycling stamina is not necessarily about making the legs stronger, although that will help. Increasing cycling stamina involves getting your body acclimated to regulating energy exertion so that it will not get fatigued early on. Anyone who has to exercise for long durations, whether hikers, marathon runners or triathletes, will train to develop stamina. For cyclists, here is how to begin. Set a realistic goal. Newcomers to the sport will not be able to ride dozens of miles

without any feelings of fatigue. Establish a weekly goal that gradually increases your total mileage traveled, revising these goals as you feel yourself getting stronger and more fit. Gradually increase biking minutes. In addition to increasing the distance you travel, start increasing the number of days you ride in a week. You may soon find yourself riding several days per week, and doing so for extended periods of time. A good rule of thumb is to increase your distance and speed by around 10 percent each week if you’re training for a race or working toward a challenging goal. Throw in a long ride once a week. Schedule a weekly long bike ride, perhaps two to three hours of sustained riding, to challenge your body. Concentrate on the time spent riding, not necessarily how fast or hard you’re riding. According to John Hughes, director of the Ultra Marathon Cycling Association, you can gradually add more long rides as you become more comfortable. Train with others. Riding with others can keep you motivated and provide a healthy dose of competition to push you further. Of course, be appropriately socially distant. Take care of your body. Trevor Fenner, cofounder of Road Bike City, says you must pay special attention to your dietary intake to improve stamina. You may need to increase carbohydrate intake, and staying hydrated is essential. Eating pieces of banana or energy bars while riding may also help sustain energy levels. Plan for rest. Injuries can result when you push your body too far. Have days during the week when you rest and recuperate. If you ever are weak or in pain, stop cycling and take time to recover. Above photo: The pandemic has fueled a biking boom.

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feeling fatigued, Batson says. Not sweating during vigorous physical activity can be a red flag that you’re dehydrated to the point of developing heat exhaustion. Water is best For most people, water is the best thing to drink to stay hydrated. Sources of water also include foods, such fruits and vegetables which contain a high percentage of water. Sports drinks with electrolytes, may be useful for people doing high intensity, vigorous exercise in very hot weather, though they tend to be high in calories. “It’s healthier to drink water while you’re exercising, and then when you’re done, eat a healthy snack like orange slices, bananas or a small handful of unsalted nuts ,” Batson says. He cautioned against fruit juices or sugary drinks, such as soda. “They can be hard on your stomach if you’re dehydrated,” he says. It’s also best to avoid drinks containing caffeine, which acts as a diuretic and causes you to lose more fluids. Batson says drinking before you exercise or go out into the sun is an important first step. “Drinking water before is much more important,” he says. “Otherwise, you’re playing catch-up and your heart is straining.” Not just for athletes or exercise Hydration isn’t just important during physical activity. Sitting in the sun on a hot or humid day, even if you aren’t exercising, can also cause your body to need more fluids. People who have a heart condition, are older than 50 or overweight may also have to take extra precautions.

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How much water do you need? What does being well hydrated mean? The amount of water a person needs depends on climatic conditions, clothing worn and exercise intensity and duration, Batson says. A person who perspires heavily will need to drink more than someone who doesn’t. Certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease, may also mean you need to drink more to avoid over-taxing the heart or other organs. People with cystic fibrosis have high concentrations of sodium in their sweat and also need to use caution to avoid dehydration. And some medications can act as diuretics, causing the body to lose more fluid. Thirst isn’t the best indicator that you need to drink. “If you get thirsty, you’re already dehydrated,” Batson says. Batson said the easiest thing to do is pay attention to the color of your urine. Pale and clear means you’re well hydrated. If it’s dark, drink more fluids. If you want to know exactly how much fluid you need, Batson recommends weighing yourself before and after exercise, to see how much you’ve lost through perspiration. It’s a particular good guide for athletes training in the hot summer months. “For every pound of sweat you lose, that’s a pint of water you’ll need to replenish,” Batson says, adding that it’s not unusual for a high school football player, wearing pads and running through drills, to lose 5 pounds or more of sweat during a summer practice. People who are in good shape tend to sweat more, and need to drink more even if they aren’t

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hen the temperatures rise, getting enough to drink is important whether you’re playing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun. And it’s critical for your heart health. Keeping the body hydrated helps the heart more easily pump blood through the blood vessels to the muscles. And, it helps the muscles remove waste so that they can work efficiently. “If you’re well hydrated, your heart doesn’t have to work as hard,” says John Batson, M.D, a sports medicine physician and an American Heart Association volunteer. Dehydration can be a serious condition that can lead to problems ranging from swollen feet or a headache to life-threatening illnesses such as heat stroke.

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By mike smollins msmolins@liherald.com

Christine Bavaro wanted to help those living at the Oceanside Senior Center, where her mother, Georgia, resides. She has taken such an interest in helping the center that she contacted Assemblywoman Melissa Miller, who donated sanitizer and hand-made masks to the residents there amid the coronavirus pandemic. Christine and her friend Melanie Rosen handed out the masks and sanitizer to the residents at the Senior Center on May 22. They were very happy to receive to thoughtful donation.

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Bavaro went from door-to-door making deliveries while wearing a protective mask. the residents were pleased with the donation. the supplies were well-received.

L.B. officials vote to open beach for the summer By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously recently to open the boardwalk and the beach for the summer, but with a number of restrictions, ending anxious weeks of waiting by residents and businesses. The boardwalk, shut down since late March because of the coronavirus pandemic, will be open at dawn on Thursday. The beach will open Saturday. Until June 28, however, the beach will be open on weekends only. The openings come with numerous restrictions. The beach will be open only to Long Beach residents. Likewise, Nassau County’s Nickerson Beach, in Lido Beach, will be open only to county residents. City Council president John Bendo noted that New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had decided not to open city beaches, including those in nearby Far Rockaway. Long Beach, Bendo said, did not want its beaches to become overcrowded, which was why the decision was made to restrict them to residents only. In addition, the beaches will be limited 50 percent capacity. The city has hired a number of patrol officers to make sure social distancing is observed. Groups must be limited

to 10 people or fewer. As well, masks must be worn on the boardwalk where social distancing — maintaining six feet of space — is not possible. The use of bike use on the boardwalk will be limited, and they will be allowed only from sunrise to 10 a.m. daily. Boardwalk concession stands will be open, as will restrooms, but social distancing will be required. Beach showers will not be operational until further notice. Group sports, such as volleyball, will not be permitted on the beach. Seniors and people with disabilities will be able to purchase single-day beach passes at the gazebo, at Magnolia Boulevard, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 to 9 a.m. The reopening of the beach and the boardwalk are widely seen as crucial to Long Beach’s economy. Many of the city’s restaurants, bars and surf shops depend heavily on summer beach crowds. Bendo said that there were no plans to limit the number of resident beach passes that will be issued. The council also scheduled its vote on the city’s proposed 2020-21 budget for May 28. The spending plan calls for a 2.87 percent reduction of the general fund, to $83.2 million, and a resulting 1.81 percent tax increase, the smallest in years.

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Reopen L.I. protest draws nearly 300 By BRIAN STIEGLITZ bstieglitz@liherald.com

A crowd of nearly 300 assembled in a vacant lot on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on May 17 to call for the end of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s business shutdowns on Long Island. The protest had been planned a week in advance on a Facebook group called Re-Open Nassau County, created by Debbie Zagaja, of Merrick. In the days leading up to the event, it sparked controversy when shared across a number of local community Facebook groups. The previous week, President Donald Trump tweeted a video from another local protest in Commack at which a News 12 reporter was berated by a group of protesters who chanted, “fake news is not essential.” Some of the protesters from Commack were at the East Meadow event and a group of people held a large sign with the same quote. While many of the group wore facemasks and held signs with specific pleas to reopen, others waved Trump 2020 flags and signs touting a variety of right-leaning opinions. But Zagaja said that her intentions were never to polarize or take a stance on any issue other than lifting Gov. Cuomo’s restrictions on businesses. “When you have a rally like this, you end up with people who have their own agenda,” she said. “They’re there and have every right to be there like we do. But certain posters and signs are not representative of us . . . We feel that small businesses are the backbone of Long Island and there’s no reason why these businesses can’t open and open safely. That’s really our only mission.” Last Thursday, Gov. Cuomo extended the New York Pause stay-at-home order for the Long Island region and New York City through May 28. The reopening process will happen in four phases and

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ThE pRoTEST wAS the first in East Meadow to be organized by a Facebook group called Re-Open Nassau County. five of the state’s 10 regions began Phase One on Friday. Long Island will reach Phase One once the region sees a 14-day decline in hospital deaths and fewer than two new hospitalizations per every 100,000 people. Zagaja said that the mandates are too “strict” and “hard to attain.” One of her signs at the rally illustrated her sentiment, reading “Stuck at Phase Zero.” Zagaja said she has worked protests on the other side as a 30-year officer of the Freeport Police Department, who is now retired. In organizing the rally, Zagaja reached out to local Nassau County police and a number of officers were monitoring the event. She and her co-organizers chose the

vacant lot in East Meadow because its space would allow protesters space to stay safe social distance. Although many in the crowd did not stand six feet apart. Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said it wouldn’t be safe for police to enforce social distancing guidelines among when such a large crowd had already formed.

RouGhLy 300 pRoTESTERS gathered on Hempstead Turnpike in East Meadow on May 17, in a rally calling for the reopening of L.I. business.

Making a difference in the era of pandemic It has been heartbreaking not being able to be with my son, Ricky, during this time at his residence for people with developmental disabilities. He has severe cognitive impairments, has never been able to speak and is now blind. He is completely reliant upon others for everything. That is why, in all his 61 years, we have never gone this long without visiting his residence. During these frightening times, Ricky and most other vulnerable and defenseless New Yorkers are locked down and completely reliant upon the care of direct caregivers who are essential workers that aren’t so essential when it comes to their compensation. Right now, there are so many frightening things that are not in our control. We don’t know who will be stricken, what the outcome will be, how our economy will fare and when this will end. It is a lonely time for so many of us!

to communicate and their different way Through my many years of life and of perceiving changes in their health. public service, I have found that when Like so many health care things spin out of control professionals right now, Dr. and we feel helpless, those Bates needed funding to of us who pray certainly protect both patients and should. After that, I always staff. I donated $10,000 to come to a realization that help them with that. I also while I can’t change everyhelped Plainview Hospital thing, I can change somewith a $5,000 donation in thing, even if it is a small appreciation for the wonmatter. derful care they give to peoSo, I buy dinner for the ple with special needs. direct caregivers at Ricky’s I try to do something house at least once a week. every day, like delivering I also reached out to Dr. food and helping organizaJulie Bates from Advantage tions that seek to make a Care Diagnostics & Treatarvey difference during these ment Center in Freeport. very dark days. Dr. Bates and her amazing eisenberg We have to remember, staff specialize in health appreciate and recognize care for people like Ricky the abundance of good who can be so difficult to diagnose and treat due to their inability work being done right now by so many

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unsung heroes who are, together, making a massive difference in quality of life, illness outcomes and the emotional well-being of everyone they touch. You can make a difference. I am doing it daily and it goes a long way toward keeping my faith and perspective. It can be done. When you help others, you also benefit by not feeling so helpless in the face of monumental challenges. I have made a difference. You can too! Harvey Weisenberg, a life-long resident of Long Beach, served as a member of the New York State Assembly from the 20th district from 1989 to 2014. He sponsored Jonathan’s Law, which established procedures for the notification of parents and guardians of incidents affecting the health and well-being of children and adults in state-run facilities. The law was signed in 2007.

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Nassau CouNty LegisLator Judy Griffin is hosting a virtual food drive and “Thank You” card campaign for front line workers.

Getting involved with Griffin Residents can help feed those impacted by the coronavirus or show their appreciation to frontline workers through programs organized by Nassau County Legislator Judy Griffin. Griffin is hosting a virtual food drive with Long Island Cares, one of the largest hunger-relief organizations on the island. Residents can purchase items through the food drive, and all items will be directly delivered to LI Cares, which distributes the food to families in need. To donate to the virtual food drive, visit www.yougivegoods.com/Griffin.

Griffin is also inviting kids and teens to create homemade “Thank You” cards for nursing homes and assisted living workers, who have been taking care of seniors during the Covid-19 pandemic. All letters can be mailed to Griffin’s office at 74 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Letters can also be dropped off directly at the office’s mail slot. The letters will then be distributed to local nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

NEwS BRIEf JeaNette LaNdi, Left, Jennifer Scarduzio, Miguel Melendez, Abby Melendez and Carey-Ann Zinn took part in the “First Lap” event on the Baldwin High School track in January to support cancer research.

William Ahern William Aher n, 64, of Hampton Bays, formerly of Freeport, died on May 1. Aher n was a scholar-athlete who attended Our Holy Redeemer School in Freeport. He spent his career as an educator working with visually handicapped children at Eastern Long Island BOCES. He is survived by his siblings, Daniel (Alicia), Madeleine Riordan (Michael), Loretta, Mark (Lori), as well as his beloved nieces and nephews Nolan Goss, Justin Ahern, Madeleine Bowman, Michelle Riordan,

Anna Mae Verzyl Anna Mae Verzyl, of Freeport, died on May 6. She was a retired bank manager for Manufacturers Hanover Bank, NY. She was the wife of the late Joseph, loving sister of the late Eileen Fjeldstad, dear aunt of Mary Gustell, Glenn Fjeldstad, Paul Fjeldstad and Ellen Fjeldstad. Private services were held at the Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home, in Free por t. Inter ment St. John’s Cemetery.

Dorothy Triano Dorothy Triano, 79, of Freeport, died on May 8. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles Jr., loving mother of Stephen (Lisa) and Kristin Falzon (Frank) and dear grandmother of Stephen Enzo. Private visitations were held at the Hungerford & Clark, Inc. Funeral Home in Freeport. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Barbara Smith Barbra Smith, 70, formerly of Freeport, died on May 21. She was a retired nurse at South Nassau Communities Hospital. She was the beloved wife of William, loving mother of Jonathan (Kate) and Jeremy (Lauren), caring grandmother of Lily, Violet, Brendan, Sophie and Emma and dear sister of Maureen Volpe, Brendan King and the late Beth Young. Cremation services were private.

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Cancer awareness group to host meeting ThyCa Long Island, a local support group for thyroid cancer survivors, will hold a free virtual meeting on the Zoom platform on Sunday, June 14 from 1 to 3 p.m. For further details, contact Abby Melendez, co-facilitator of ThyCa Long Island, at (516) 608-5113 or via email at http://www.thyca.org/sg/ny_manhasset/. The group will continue to meet online until the shelter-in-place order has been lifted. ThyCa Long Island is affiliated with ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors’ Association, Inc., a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization consisting of thyroid cancer survi-

Dr. James Mahoney, 62, of Freeport, died on April 27 due to the coronavirus. He was a pulmonologist and critical care intensivist who served at the University Hospital of Brooklyn at SUNY Downstate and Kings County Hospital since 1982. Although he retired earlier in the year, Mahoney returned to the frontlines to help combat the Covid-19 pandemic in March. He took no days off. He was the loving father of Jamie, Stephanie and Ryan, caring brother of Melvin (Mildred Llanetta), Ronald, Rutha and Saundra Chisolm (Douglas Chisolm). The Health Science Center at Brooklyn Foundation, Inc., has created a scholarship in Mahoney’s name. The fund would provide tuition support to help African American applicants at t e n d S U N Y D ow n s t at e M e d i c a l School, Mahoney’s alma mater. To donate to the Dr. James Mahoney Scholarship Fund, visit https://www. gofundme.com/f/dr-james-charliemahoney-scholarship-fund.

Christopher Ahern, Gavin Ahern and Dana Ahern. The Ahern family would like to thank Paul Ruggerio and his family for their support and friendship.

vors, family members and health care professionals. The group is dedicated to supporting, educating and communicating for thyroid cancer survivors, their families and friends. It also sponsors Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, year-round awareness activities and thyroid cancer research fundraising as well as research grants. At meetings people share thyroid cancer information, their experience, and insights on how they are coping with thyroid cancer. The support group is free and open to any and all survivors and their families and friends.

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ly corrosive and reactive with metal, as are most concentrated acid and alkali products. Rust, corrosion, oxidation or whatever you call it is caused by the trading of electrons between the metal onte eeper and the bleach molecules. Bleach is often used to give copper products an aged look, by rubbing the liquid on the copper surface. Even though copper is extremely durable and resistive, it does react to bleach. There are four grades of copper pipe, based on thickness. Your plumber is right about making sure you dilute the bleach, but there may be an assumption that you have a thicker, or the thickest, grade of tubing. I don’t recommend using bleach if the pipes are copper. Plastic pipes are inert, and don’t react to bleach, but you’ll still want to dilute it. Pouring bleach down your drain presents more issues than you may realize. It may attack bacteria and viruses, but think of where it ends up. In his recently published book, “Troubled Water: What’s Wrong with What We Drink,” Seth M. Siegel goes into great detail about the consequences of what we put down the drain and how it may affect society as a whole. We depend on clean water, and can’t survive without it. Many chemicals end up down the drain, and we don’t stop to give it a thought, but we should. Everything from paint to gasoline to pills to hazardous waste from hospitals (which isn’t regulated or monitored at the source) goes down the sink or toilet, and ends up being a real challenge to engineers trying to keep drinking water safe. Bleach or chlorine comes into contact with bacteria and organic material like food and feces, and breaks down into carcinogenic byproducts such as trihalomethanes. Studies have shown that there is a link between these byproducts and cancer in several species, including humans. So, no, bleach isn’t safe when you consider the overall accumulated effect. As for metal appliances, the manufacturer’s instructions should be followed. I see only mild soap products recommended in the pamphlets I saved for my appliances — making sure to stay away from electronic parts, of course. Internal components of things like the boiler are also harmed by bleach, since the copper may be thinner. Anti-freeze or glycol is a safer bet, but always consult a manufacturer’s recommendation. Never accept the word of anyone who isn’t an expert before injecting or applying anything, anytime, anywhere. Stay safe!

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ust take those old records off the shelf. I’ll sit and listen to ’em by myself. I simply short-circuited. After weeks of relative isolation, and being bombarded by constant sad news, I kind of numbed out. I was concerned when the pandemic hit, then I was actively worried, then I was frantic, and then I was numb. Numb is the worst. We all know the fight-or-flight response. Anxiety just takes over, and ratchets your brain and heart into overdrive, Randi even when you kReiss have nothing more stressful to do than prepare a meal or go to sleep. Sleeping is tough. That’s when the unbidden thoughts take over and the what-ifs rule. For me, anxiety is a buffet: Shall I pick the what-if-I-never-get-to-see-my-kidsagain, or perhaps a tasty what-if-Trumpgets-re-elected — or maybe today I’ll chew on what-if-this-kids’-inflammatory-syndrome-explodes-across-the-country, or what-if-what’s-left-after-this-administration-trashes-the-health-care-system-theeconomy-the-environment-and-our-

democracy-doesn’t-resemble-Americaanymore. These mean thoughts float around me, and it requires a concentrated effort to acknowledge the threats and then create a decent hour or a good day or a peaceful night. What I’ve discovered is that music is often the magic that breaks through the numbness and actually brings joy into the moment, or allows a few cathartic tears. For us Boomers, rock ’n’ roll is still the bomb. It zooms us directly back to memories of being young and fearless and in the thick of it. Of not being trapped in a pandemic. So many of the lyrics were dopey but they’re attached to the one great philosophical question in life: Why must I be a teenager in love??? Last week, someone sent me a video montage of New York City with Frank Sinatra singing “New York, New York.” It didn’t feature a deserted Times Square or an empty subway car; it showed the prepandemic frenzy and fun, the tumult of the crowds and the street vendors and the joggers. Sinatra went deep into These little town blues/Are melting away/I’ll make a brand

new start of it/In old New York/If I can make it there/I’ll make it anywhere/It’s up to you/New York, New York. Corny as hell, but it did what no amount of thinking things through could do: It made me feel. It brought tears. Maybe music will help you get through. I’ve heard that several area hospitals pipe “Here Comes the Sun” over the P.A. system every time they discharge a Covid19 patient. Nice. I took myself for a walk a few days ago, and was listening to a bunch of music I had downloaded. Up came “We Shall Overcome,” sung by Peter, Paul and Mary. Deep in my heart/I do believe/We shall overcome, some day. So, yes, I was that woman walking and belting out the great civil rights anthem. Opera houses and entertainment halls, ballet companies and theaters are all offering online performances, many for free. If you can settle your mind into it, you can catch “La Traviata” in the privacy of your home, or stream anything from rock to metal to show tunes. Bach or Beyoncé, it’s all good medicine. Other lyrics weave different spells. When I was a kid, the Jerry Lewis Tele-

es, I was that woman walking and belting out the anthem ‘We Shall Overcome.’

thon was a really big deal over Labor Day Weekend. We went to my Aunt Zelda’s house, where our whole melodramatic family watched Jerry singing and crying his eyes out. We loved every minute of the cheesy sentimentality. We all waited for it: At the very end, Jerry would sing “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” by Rodgers and Hammerstein, and audiences across the country would weep and the money would pour in. It was a thorough cleansing of the soul and the tear ducts. Two Sundays ago, with Jerry dead now for years and telethons not so popular anymore, I saw a full-page ad in The New York Times, a tribute to Columbia University’s graduating class of 2020. It mentioned that Hammerstein had graduated from Columbia in 1916. Rodgers, it said, graduated in 1923. It shared the lyrics that the iconic team had written in 1945: Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain, Though your dreams be tossed and blown. Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart, And you’ll never walk alone! You’ll never walk alone. “We walk on, together,” the ad said. Copyright 2019 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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letters Thanks for the common sense, Randi To the Editor: Every Friday I thumb through the Herald to get to Randi Kreiss’s weekly entry, knowing that I will see support for my thoughts and views. I registered as a Republican back in the ’80s, when politicians at least displayed an outward dignity and respect for the jobs we gave them to do. Out of laziness, I haven’t changed my political designation, so the Trump trash still crosses my threshold. (There hasn’t been much lately, which seems odd, when the staged campaign love-ins can’t be held. I guess they don’t want to know the truth?) I read a New York Times article recently about how the coronavirus has affected Russian doctors and

of us all. Some will give more than others. Some will even give their lives in service to others. During World War II, when the fate of the nation and world were at stake, people asked what they could do for their country. Now we find ourselves facing a hostile aggressor that has attacked around the globe. The question each of us must ask is, what can we do to help? That might mean holding a fundraiser, volunteering for or donating to a food pantry, making personal protective equipment for others or just wearing a mask in public. Whatever the case, even though so many of us are asked to stay at home, we are all in this fight together.

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he coronavirus will be with us for the foreseeable future. The shutdown we have been struggling with has been painful, inconvenient and sad. We have seen loved ones and pillars of our communities die suddenly of a virus no one knew about a year ago. Classes are being held online, and graduations have been canceled. Businesses deemed non-essential were ordered closed overnight. Thirty-six million Americans — two million of them in New York — have applied for unemLaUra ployment benefits. sCHaeFer There is no precedent for the devastation of our local economy. The silver lining is that the shutdown lowered the curve, as intended. A few weeks ago, my daily updates from the Nassau County Department of Health included the danger of hospitals being overwhelmed because of a shortage of ventilators, the county morgue being filled beyond capacity and the county running out of body bags. Today those dangers have been alleviated. There was a daily effort to ensure that

the brave men and women who were on the front lines, battling the effects of this virus — doctors, nurses, police officers, ambulance drivers and other first responders — had the necessary equipment to protect themselves and their families. This effort extended to getting PPE to those who were working in essential businesses, like supermarkets and funeral homes. The question now is, when will we be able to reopen other businesses? I agree that opening too early may pose a danger to our health, but opening too late poses a danger as well, and I’m afraid that is what we are starting to experience now. I have already heard from business owners who will be closing their doors for good. I shudder as I drive past so many that have been unable to open in any capacity since March. I understand the need to limit the number of people exposed to this horrible virus, but when do we get to be personally responsible again? We have learned the importance of social distancing, hand washing and wearing masks to limit the spread of Covid-19. We have learned about mitigating the risks as much as possible, and for the most part, we have been respectful of one another. Signs in essential businesses

ive us the opportunity to get back to some semblance of the lives we used to live.

LeTTers health care workers. With a little editing, the story could just as well have been about this country. It’s frightening that the lies and cover-ups in Russia are so similar to what’s been coming out of the White House. Thankfully, in this country we aren’t automatons, and can think for ourselves and get a job done when government fails us. I’m very dismayed that Dr. Anthony Fauci is being silenced. We need truth now more than anything! The first reaction I had when the pandemic was declared was of the plagues during the Middle Ages. Everything changed then, as it is doing now. This is God’s way of slapping us across the face and saying, “Wake up!” — and in so many ways we are waking up. We’ve changed the way we work and learn; shown more love and tolerance to family, friends and neighbors; given the environment a much-needed break; gained more respect and appreciation for teachers, law enforcement and health care workers; changed our views on universal health care and salaries; and seen the true colors of our elected officials, to name just a few. Then I thought of what some have deemed horrible possibilities: Is this nature’s way of “culling the herd” to protect herself ? Why are some “chosen” to die and others not? What if we never had war, famine, disease, ethnic cleansings? How many people would populate the earth now — or would we have become

remind us of how customers and employees can protect themselves and others. So why aren’t we allowing other businesses to do that as well? If someone can make an appointment to buy a car, why can’t they make an appointment to get their hair cut, using the same precautions? It seems to me that barbershops and hair salons are a great example of businesses that can open safely under specific, stringent guidelines: wear masks and gloves, and limit the number of customers allowed inside. That’s it. If the guidelines aren’t followed, a business owner runs the risk of being shut down. Restaurants should similarly be able to reopen with limited capacity, if that’s even profitable for them, and for many it won’t be. But without the option of reopening before we reach seemingly random benchmarks, these businesses face losing thousands of dollars a day. Every “shut-down” day brings them one day closer to closing forever. Many municipalities are developing a “circuit breaker” approach to reopening, in which a shutdown would be reinstituted if there were a sudden surge in Covid cases. That protocol could easily be put in place. Perhaps it will be, but when? Small business owners are our neigh-

bors, and many are active in our communities, sponsoring our Little Leagues and community events. And many of them have told me they may never reopen if we don’t provide them with a way to do so in a smart, effective and safe manner now — not a month from now. They understand that if they don’t take safety precautions, there are customers who won’t enter their stores or utilize their services, which will only result in more lost revenue. Some people will not go out to any store until they feel completely safe. That’s their prerogative as well. It’s a personal choice, and I believe we’re all ready to make those kinds of choices. I don’t disagree that if we start to see a resurgence of coronavirus cases, we will have to make adjustments. But give us the opportunity to get back to living some semblance of the lives we used to live. Let’s get back to feeling in control and safe again, because we will be vigilant about safety, and expect — and even demand — that of others. Wear a mask, wear gloves, cover yourself from head to toe if that makes you feel safest. When the vaccine is finally available, it will be a game-changer. But let people make up their own minds, so we can get back to business before our economy reaches the point of no return. Laura Schaefer is a Nassau County legislator representing the 14th District.

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extinct long ago? Fortunately, and unfortunately, I won’t be around to see what results in generations to come, but I’m very interested, and almost excited, to see what happens in my lifetime. Thank you, Randi, for our weekly Common Sense class, and keep up the great work! VIVIENNE SMITH Sea Cliff

Which Queens guy puts the other to shame? To the Editor: Re Jerry Kremer’s column “Cuomo puts the other guy from Queens to shame” (April 30-May 6): There certainly is no comparison between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Donald J. Trump. One is a typical politician, much like Kremer, and the other is a businessman who accomplishes things he promises. Where has Kremer been the past three years? Under this president, we have had the best economy, more people working, fewer people on welfare, a history-making stock market and on and on. Cuomo praised President Trump for sending aid that he requested, including the hospital ship Comfort, in record time, only to hoard the ventilators and

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hardly use the Comfort. The arrogant Mr. “America was never that great” Cuomo sent Covid-19 patients to nursing homes. Because of his stupidity, many elderly people died. No, Cuomo is at the bottom of the list of governors, only one above that incompetent governor of Michigan. If Kremer would get his face out of

the fake news and think for himself, he would find that President Trump is working tirelessly for the America people. I look forward to another four years of his leadership. CHARLES VAN HORN Glen Head

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