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SPLASH crews still cleaning the South Shore By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com
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THE CREW OF a Freeport SPLASH boat — from left, Helene and Mark Mannas, Capt. Mike Bellovin and his first mate and wife, Elizabeth, Helene Scheinberg and Scott McInnes. SPLASH is an acronym for Stop Polluting, Littering, And Save Harbors.
Volunteers on an Operation SPLASH boat enjoy a privilege granted to duespaying organization members: They get to pick up garbage. Equipped with long-handled nets or poles with hooks at one end, the crewmembers glide in a flat-bottomed skiff across waters that alternately sparkle blue-gray-green in sunlight or take on a mystical look under haze. Salt-marsh fragrances freshen the air, moist breezes caress away the heat, and the green expanses of marsh grass on the wetland islets known as hammocks are host to darting black and white swal-
lows, tall gray herons and stately white egrets, among many other bird species. The determined cleanup of the shores is continuous. Six SPLASH boats run at least once daily from Freeport (home of SPLASH headquarters), East Rockaway, Island Park. Lindenhurst, Massapequa and Wantagh, Capt. Mike Bellovin, of Baldwin, is one of the SPLASH members trained to steer a boatload of volunteers along the shoreline. Bellovin’s scheduled patrol starts Monday afternoons at 4 p.m. from Guy Lombardo Marina. On a recent run, he steered the boat from the dock, while his wife, First Mate Elizabeth Bellovin, stood amidships, balancing easily CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
Haitian Americans reach out to troubled homeland By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com
Since the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, Nassau County’s Haitian Americans have reached out to help the Haitian community, both those living in the county and those in the crisis-ridden nation. Maryse Emmanuel-Garcy, of Baldwin, executive director of the Freeport-based organization Haitian Families of Long Island, said, “The general feeling of Haitians on Long Island is that all of us are in shock. There has been political instability and violence for years in Haiti, but we did not
expect this.” According to published reports, Moïse had become increasingly autocratic since his tumultuous election in 2016. He had ruled by decree during the coronavirus pandemic, and his decision to draft a new Haitian constitution without the input of the disbanded Haitian senate was met with rising protests. U.S. Representative Gregory Meeks, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, became so concerned that he and two other House Democrats, Albio Sires and Andy Levin, issued a joint statement last Dec. 22, calling for Congress to enact
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“creditable U.S. policy that prioritizes the rights and aspirations of the Haitian people and supports a credible, Haitian-led transition back to democratic order.” Despite these efforts, 28 armed men stormed Moïse’s residence in the early morning of
July 7, riddled him with bullets and seriously injured his wife, Martine. She was flown to Miami for treatment, and returned on Sunday, July 18, surrounded by security agents. “This is more than just a killing,” said Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, whose parents immigrated to the United States from Haiti in the mid-
1970s. “This is an attack at Haiti’s chances for democracy, which are not high in the first place, as it is struggling politically, economically, socially and, of course, during the pandemic.” Solages and his sister, State Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages, have been in touch with Meeks, demanding answers. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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SPLASH enters its fourth decade rbethany@liherald.com
For just over three decades, members of Freeport’s Operation Stop Polluting, Littering, and Save Harbors (S.P.L.A.S.H) have made it their mission to clean up the waters of Long Island, particularly on the South Shore. Of all the ecological activism in which SPLASH has engaged, the 3 million pounds of trash removal is what makes SPLASH President Rob Weltner the most proud. SPLASH volunteers have made Weltner not only proud, but impressed, by “getting bay parks (and the) sewage treatment plant updated and running at peak performance,” Weltner said. SPLASH volunteers have also contributed to the appearance of more than 4,000 storm drain stencils and decals in Nassau County. Applied to curbs or streets at the site of storm drains, the designs can be painted directly on the curb with paint and stencils, or installed as pre-stamped grates, medallions, or stamped concrete near storm drains. These designs tell people what happens to stormwater when it becomes polluted, and, hopefully, encourages them to join Operation SPLASH’s mission of improving water quality. The aim is to show those who are unaware just how serious shoreline pollution truly is, and how much correction is needed to make it better. Like other organizations, Operation SPLASH was impacted by the ongoing pandemic. “We were slowed, but not stopped,” said Weltner. “We had to reduce our crew size because of COVID, but found that smaller crews made everyone more comfortable. We kept our masks on until we got out to the boats, at which point we were able to take our masks off.” SPLASH has also created the Clean Marina Program, an “incentive-based, voluntary program that encourages marina owners and boaters to follow environmentally sound procedures,” according to OperationSplash.com. The
purpose of Clean Marina is to educate boaters on how to enjoy the waters of the South Shore while adhering to water safety guidelines. Major storm drains constitute another focus of Operation SPLASH’s attention. In 2010, the organization designed a device that, according to the SPLASH website, could “capture and remove solid debris from entering the bay from the storm drain system along the Meadowbrook Parkway that begins in Westbury.” Known to Splashers as the debris trap, Weltner and others created the device from discarded floating docks. Every year since, it has stopped more than 200 barrels of street garbage from entering the South Shore bays. The trapped trash is subsequently removed and disposed of properly by the volunteers at Operation SPLASH. Most of the trash comes from land-related activities, goes through the underground pipes where the water supply originates, and then makes its way to the ocean. Operation SPLASH has developed a corollary program known as “Adopt a Storm Drain.” This program “engages school classes with a ten month program that includes lessons in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math),” according to the website The students who take part in this program put a stenciled grate over a street-level storm drain, and collect data about the debris that is caught by the stencil throughout the school year. The data is then sent back to SPLASH for further analysis, and is used to “assist in public works planning for communities.” As far as the future of SPLASH is concerned, Weltner hopes that his organization is able to convince more and more people of what needs to be done in order to improve water quality on the South Shore. “We’re always trying to let people know that most trash comes from the streets, goes through the storm drain, and ends up on the bay,” said Weltner. “We’ve been trying to put ourselves out of business for 31 years, and we’re hoping that people will help us do that.”
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SPlaSh PreSident roB Weltner stood beside the organization’s seventh boat, to be named for SPLASH founder Joanne Grover upon completion.
Since itS founding, SPLASH has collected all the items displayed in this collage -just for starters. Joanne grover founded Operation SPLASH in 1980 with just one boat. It now has six boats with a seventh on the way.
Hofstra professor and LIRPC endorse Operation SPLASH By REINE BETHANY rbethany@liherald.com
An exciting partnership for monitoring water quality has formed between the Town of Hempstead and Hofstra University, with support from the Long Island Regional Planning Council and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. The purpose of the partnership is to monitor a wide range of water quality parameters in the Hempstead Bay (that is, the South Shore Estuary Reserve Western Bays). The Town of Hempstead had conducted water quality monitoring 1968-2017, but closed its laboratory under budget pressures and the discovery of black mold in the lab building. The Renewed Hempstead Bay Water Quality Monitoring Project will reestablish the data gathering to guide maintenance of Long Island’s marine health. The project team for the Renewed Hempstead Bay Water Quality Monitoring Project includes Hofstra’s Dr. Steve Raciti, associate professor of biology. In an email interview, he addressed the harm caused by marine debris. “The direct ingestion of plastics by fish, birds and sea turtles can lead to health problems, or death, when these materials accumulate in their digestive systems,” Raciti said. “These organisms, which are high on the food chain, may also accumulate plastics and other materials by consuming prey who have ingested these materials.” Marine debris hurts more than animals in the ecosystem, Raciti said. Humans can step on hypodermic needles from medical waste floating onto beaches. Swimmers may tangle in discarded nets or fishing line. Beaches and fisheries may shut down until debris is cleared. “I strongly support efforts to prevent trash and other debris from entering our waters in the first place,” Raciti said. “And organizations such as Operation SPLASH should be applauded for their assistance in removing this debris once it has entered our coastal ecosystems.” John Cameron, chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, also commended the efforts of cleanup organi_________________
AN OSPREY CAME in for a landing on a nest partly composed of plastic scraps. Reine Bethany/Herald
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REMOVAL OF MARINE debris improves water quality, according to water monitoring authorities. zations like Operation SPLASH. “I’m aware that they clean up a lot of the floatables that find their way into the marine waters that impact not only navigation, but the health of the wetland,” Cameron said. “The floatables that they remove can impact propellers, outboards, inboards, and cause damage to the hulls of marine vessels.” Cameron grew up in Long Beach, swimming and fishing in Reynolds Channel. Water quality has improved since his boyhood, he said, owing to the passage of the 1972 Clean Water Act by the U.S. Congress, with amendments in 1977. But over time, nitrogen loading into coastal waters has changed the chemical balance critical to ecological health, which not only lowers the quality of marine life, but depresses Long Island businesses that rely on it. The floatables flowing out the storm drains into the marine waters also add to the nitrogen overload. “Operaton SPLASH does a great job of removing a lot of those,” said Cameron, “and anti-littering programs help.” The LIRPC has developed the Long Island Nitrogen Action Plan to address the complex problem. “It’s money very well spent by the taxpayers to provide direct benefit to them,” Cameron said.
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with the deck’s motion. On the bow, Scott McInnes, of Freeport, rested against the handrail, net at the ready. Captain Mike nosed the boat into the waters of Hudson Canal. Crew members scanned the shoreline for the glint of beverage cans or the ubiquitous plastic bottles snagged in the tall stems. From 100 feet away, they spied pieces of white, pink or blue Styrofoam lurking on the hammocks. As needed, they reached from the boat to imprison deflated balloons, soggy ribbons and floating objects ranging from a baseball cap to a cracked square bucket to a ping-pong ball. Bellovin said the shores were cleaner than when he first started his runs a decade ago. “The plastic bag ban made a big difference,” he said. “Plastic bags were once the number two most frequently picked up item. Number one is plastic bottles.” On the benches at the sides of the deck, Mark and Helene Mannas, a married couple from Merrick, chatted with their longtime friend, Helene Scheinberg, of Wantagh. The three are retired teachers who have volunteered with SPLASH for years. “When we see garbage, we’re like 2-year-olds, we get so excited,” Scheinberg said. The boat chugged through waters that Bellovin said were unusually calm. He steered toward a hammock dominated by an osprey nest composed partly of a white plastic sheet. Four ospreys flew off the nest, annoyed by the boat. The crew drew a collective breath when one osprey
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returned, hanging in the air and glaring at them before landing again on the nest. Throughout the trip, the crew dragged wooden boards out of the waters and laid them in the stern. Scott McInnes said, “A floating board can hit a moving boat like a torpedo.” Removing boards is vital to harbor safety. Along the shore of Barnum’s Channel, the crew slogged in their galoshes to reach between tall green stems for items to fill their white plastic buckets. They dumped their dubious treasures into a big trashcan on board, changed the big garbage bag and headed out again. Cheers and whoops went up when McInnes hauled a used tire from the sand onto the deck. Meanwhile, the others lugged large chunks of dense blue Styrofoam from the shoreline. The chunks, like the wood, break off from docks. Their purpose is to keep a dock afloat. Like wood, they could disable a boat engine. “We pick them up every time the boat comes out,” Bellovin said. At last the run was finished. When Bellovin docked the boat, the crew had the satisfaction of carrying five full garbage bags, about 20 boards of varying sizes, a lost watering pump and the collapsed tire to the dumpsters a hundred feet from the shoreline of the marina. For $20 per year for an individual and $25 per year for a family, volunteers can revel in the loveliness of the shores while alleviating the burden of trash that poisons the waters. “We don’t mind picking up the garbage,” Helene Mannas said, “because the whole thing is so beautiful.”
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Heralds honor Business Women of L.I. By Lee Meyer lmeyer@liherald.com
July 14 was a banner day for Long Island’s women of business. The Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards, originally planned for 2020 and delayed more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, were held at The Heritage Club at Bethpage and recognized women for their excellence in various fields. The awards kicked off with a cocktail hour at which guests and honorees met and networked with one another. The mood was bursting with positivity, with honorees excited and grateful to be able to meet in person for the first time in over a year. Honorees said they were thrilled to be among their peers and acknowledged how much harder it is, even in this day and age, for women to succeed and advance in their careers compared to their male counterparts. “I think it’s harder for women to reach the same business goals as men,” said honoree Lisa Rispoli, partner at Grassi Advisors & Accountants. “There’s still a difference.” “I really appreciate this honor, and I’m thankful to the Herald and Richner for recognizing women in business. I think it’s very important for younger women to have women in business as mentors to look up to,” said honoree Dr. Eve Lupenko-Ferrante, of the Glen Cove City Council. “I am a humble businesswoman, so when I was asked to be an honoree it meant a lot to me,” said Lisa E. Boglione, founder, president and CEO of Accu-Serve Process Service, LTD & Publications Elite Company Inc. “I come from the generation of change, when women were coming out of the home and into the business world. Starting a business from scratch was very tough. Everyone should be recognized for what they do, but moms that are business owners or in the workforce juggle something men couldn’t understand. I give kudos to all women.” Another honoree, Director of Nursing at Mount Sinai South Nassau Eileen Mahler, said it was important to be able to gather together after the rough year that was 2020. “Being in health care, we’ve had such a rough year,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to get together and to recognize the things they’ve done is great.” Guests gathered for the awards ceremony and sit-down dinner. Opening remarks by Richner Communications President and CEO Stuart Richner expressed great joy in hosting the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards and recalled the founding of Richner Communications by his parents, Edith and Robert Richner, expressing the profound impact his mother had on the business and its success. Richner added, “It is my deep belief that women must be represented equally in every profession, that they should have access to every rung on the career ladder, to every seat in the corporate boardroom and to every opportunity to earn equal pay. The honorees before you this evening represent the progress we have made as a society on this front, but there is much more
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SupporterS caMe out in force for the women honorees at the Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards last week.
work to do.” Director of New Business Development Eric Feil gave brief remarks as well, and introduced the upcoming Long Island Choice Awards, a reader’s choice program that launches July 28. Special guest speaker Nassau County Executive Laura Curran — the first woman to hold the position — spoke on the importance of honoring and recognizing women for their significant and important contributions to business. “It was an honor to attend the second annual Premier Businesswomen Awards Gala,” Curran said. “We celebrated high-level women business leaders making a difference both professionally and in their respective communities. Their contributions are notable and worthy of praise, and as they take on more substantial roles, I’m confident that their impact will continue to grow. I thank the Long Island Herald for hosting such a beneficial event.” Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events for Richner Communications, said, “We were originalContinued on neXt page
eiLeen MahLer accepted the award for Excellence in Healthcare from Richner Communications Inc. President Stuart Richner and the evening’s emcee, Antoinette Biordi of News 12. Kerri anne ScanLon received the award for Excellence in Healthcare with Richner and Biordi. MicheLe dean accepted the award for Trailblazer of the Year with Richner and Biordi.
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continued from PreViouS Page ly supposed to have this celebration in March of 2020, and I’m so glad we were finally able to meet in person to honor these fabulous and powerful women.” The awards were announced by News 12 anchor and Emmy winner Antoinette Biordi. Awards were given in categories such as health care, real estate, education, government, legal, finance and more. Suffolk Federal Credit Union CEO Michele Dean, who won Trailblazer of the Year, said, “To be in the class of all these accomplished women...it’s such an honor. In the banking industry, there are not many female CEOs, especially on Long Island.” Dean, who started her job during the pandemic, said, “It’s been such a rewarding experience.” Thanks to sponsors Mount Sinai South Nassau, Glen Cover Hospital, Touro College, Suffolk Federal Credit Union, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Prager Metis, PSEG Long Island, Cameron Engineering, Adelphi University, AccuServe Process Service Ltd, Real Estate Homes and Publications Elite Company Inc. See more photos at richnerlive.com.
TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR Michele Dean President/CEO Suffolk Federal Credit Union EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Eileen Mahler, PhD, RN, NE-BC Director of Nursing Education: Professional Development, Practice and Research Mount Sinai South Nassau EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Kerri Anne Scanlon, RN Executive Director Glen Cove Hospital EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE Deirdre O’Connell CEO Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty ACCOUNTING Diana Hopkins Director, Valuation & Business Analytics BDO USA, LLP ACCOUNTING Hayley Mayer, EA Principal Client Account Services Prager Metis CPAs ACCOUNTING Lisa Rispoli, CPA, AEP Partner, Trust & Estate Services Leader Grassi Advisors & Accountants ACCOUNTING Mary Santoli Director of Small Business Services Prager Metis CPAs EDUCATION Meredith H. Celentano Assistant Vice President for
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GUESTS ENJOYED COCKTAILS and conversation.
Development and Alumni Affairs Hofstra University EDUCATION Linda Howard-Weissman Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement Touro Law Center EDUCATION Elaine L. Smith, EdD, MS, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF Dean, College of Nursing and Public Health Adelphi University EDUCATION Joanne O’Brien Dean of the School of Education and Human Services Molloy College ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION Peggy Keane Managing Director and Vice President Construction and Operations PSEG Long Island ENGINEERING Janice Jijina, P.E., AICP, CEP, LEED AP Partner of Planning and Environmental Analysis Cameron Engineering FINANCE & BANKING Cara Cunha Senior Mortgage Loan Officer PNC Bank FINANCE & BANKING Melissa Curtis Sales Manager/Senior Loan Originator Contour Mortgage FINANCE & BANKING Diane Johnston Vice President Bernstein Private Wealth Management
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FINANCE & BANKING Marie Taylor, CRPC, AAMS Financial Advisor Edward Jones FINANCE & BANKING Michelle Moreira-Jodice Vice President/Branch Manager The First National Bank of Long Island FINANCE & BANKING Theresa Potter Director of Franchise Partnerships Lendio GOVERNMENT Eve Lupenko Ferrante, MD Councilwoman City of Glen Cove Cosmetic Dermatologist Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS Tracey Rosenberg, DDS, MD Oral Surgeon Plainview Massapequa Levittown Oral and Implant Surgery HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS Yelda Nouri, MD Board-Certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist New York Cancer & Blood Specialists INSURANCE Melissa A. Matassa Agency Owner GEICO Local Office Lynbrook
Charo Ezdrin, Esq. Senior Partner Ezdrin & Woods, PC
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NOT-FOR-PROFIT Randell Marie Bynum CEO Girl Scouts of Nassau County
LEGAL Catherine Z. O’Brien Of Counsel Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. LEGAL Constantina Papageorgiou, Esq. Partner Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP LEGAL Felicia Pasculli, Esq. Partner Futterman, Lanza & Pasculli, LLP LEGAL Megan C. Ryan, Esq. General Counsel Chief Compliance, Privacy & Ethics Officer, Executive Vice President NuHealth/ Nassau University Medical Center MARKETING & PR Donna DeVita CEO Esquire Brand Management MARKETING & PR Nina McCann Director of Marketing NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
NOT-FOR-PROFIT Lisa Cohn President Living Water for Women NOT-FOR-PROFIT Gwen O’Shea President and CEO Community Development Corporation of Long Island NOT-FOR-PROFIT Amy Zaslansky Founder and CEO The Book Fairies REAL ESTATE Catalina Guttilla Licensed Real Estate Broker / Owner Real Estate Homes RETAIL & SALES Glenda Hills CEO Millennium Sistahs TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY Clorinda Antonucci VP of Security and Private Investigations Corporate Loss Prevention Associates
MARKETING & PR Jillian Weston Founder Jillian’s Circus
TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY Vidya Ramsammy President Corporate Loss Prevention Associates
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are, why they are important, what they do, why they are declining, and how to help them survive. . Contact the ASK Department at 516-379-3274 or ask@ freeportlibrary.info.
Janice Buckner on the Nautical Mile At 7 p.m. on the Esplanade next to the River House Grille, the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport presents Huntington Station-based performer Janice Buckner. Buckner is a nationally known performing artist, songwriter, and puppeteer who presents over 150 concerts and workshops each year.
Tuesday, July 27 Daring dragon tales Join Miss Rose 10-10:30 a.m. for an exciting storytime with songs and stories about dragons. For ages 2 to 4. . Contact the Youth Services Department at (516) 379-3274, or youthservices@ freeportlibrary.info.
Friday, July 23 Page Turners Available 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Awardwinning performer Yasu Ishida combines traditional Japanese theater, music, origami, magic, and storytelling. Please click https:// pageturneradventures.com/s21-1-1, User name: fml3274, Password: summer2021. Contact the Youth Services Department, 516-379-3274, or youthservices@freeportlibrary.info.
Lighthouses of the Outer Banks This 1-2 p.m. illustrated lecture will show the history and beauty of North Carolina’s Outer Banks, called “The Graveyard of the Atlantic” because centuries of shipwrecks and disasters have occurred there. Join the Zoom meeting, https://zoom.us/Contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274 or mcantanno#freeportlibrary.info.
Teen Trivia Night Test your knowledge from 6-6:30 p.m. in a different subject each week including music, movies, and more! For grades 7 to 12. For more details, contact the Youth Services Department at 516-379-3274, or email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info.
Saturday, July 24 Tai Chi for adults Enjoy a Saturday morning Tai Chi session with the Freeport Memorial Library on June 26 at 10-11 a.m. Please wear
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Working with your digital photos Come 6:30-8 p.m. to learn how to move digital pictures from your camera to your Windows computer, as well as save and organize them into folders. ontact the ASK Department at (516) 379-3274 or ask@freeportlibrary.info.
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Janice Buckner tonight (7/22) Family performer Janice Buckner appears at 7 p.m. tonight at the Nautical Mile Esplanade. comfortable clothing with sneakers and bring your own water. Join via GoToMeeting. Contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274 or email mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.
Facebook Live Concert From 12 noon to 12:30 p.m., travel with international concert violinist Dr. David Podles through that great musical epochs and genres. Access Facebook Live or contact Tanisha Mitchell at (516) 379-3274, or tmitchell@freeportlibrary.info.
Monday, July 26 Page Turners All-day access at your convenience. Show day: Such A Library! When Page and Kenny leave the
house, their pets, Philo, Moxie, and Pip like to read books, watch TV, and play on the computer. What do they watch? Chicken Art by Esther Van Den Berg. Contact the Youth Services Department, 516-379-3274, or youthservices@freeportlibrary.info.
Mindfulness for adults This 10:30-11:15 a.m. Zoom program is presented by Tracy Jolly, Community Wellness Educator, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County. Prepare to de-stress and discover your own unique meditation style. JContact Maryellen Cantanno, (516) 379-3274, or email mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.
Butterflies, bees & other pollinators Join us 2-2:45 p.m. to explore the World of Pollinators and learn who they
From 7-8 p.m., learn why Alzheimer’s caregivers frequently experience high levels of stress and burden. Caregivers will learn the importance of building an Alzheimer’s support network as well as using respite care. Contact Maryellen Cantanno, (516) 379-3274 or mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.
Wednesday, July 28 Page Turners Available 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Author/Illustrator Day: Author Donna Gephart and illustrator Francesca Chessa will talk about their picture book GO BE WONDERFUL! and give a sneak peek at Donna’s new novel for older readers, ABBY TRIED AND TRUE. Visit Donna at donnagephart.com and Francesca at francescachessa.format. com. Contact Youth Services Department 516-379-3274, or youthservices@freeportlibrary.info.
Citizenship 101 This two-part series, 7-8:30 p.m., will provide an overview of the naturalization process, the forms and applications, the requirements for naturaliza-
tion, and the citizenship test. (516) 379-3274 or ask@freeportlibrary.info.
Thursday, July 29 Mother Goose From 10-10:30 a.m., join a program of finger-plays, songs, and nursery rhymes for ages 1 to 2 and an accompanying adult. On Global GoToMeeting. Contact the Youth Services Department at 516379-3274 or youthservices@freeportlibrary.info.
The Beatles 50 Years Later This 7-8 p.m. lecture will delve into the details of the Beatles’ music and techniques that were groundbreaking. Barry Wiesenfeld will cover the spices of their musical recipes and make it obvious why the Beatles are still a musical influence today. Contact Maryellen Cantanno at (516) 379-3274 or mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.
Summer Sunset Concert on the Esplanade The Long Island Arts Council at Freeport presents the Generation Gap band at the Esplanade on the Nautical Mile at 7 p.m. Come ready to sing along.
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During the pandemic, Operation SPLASH collected the most trash since Superstorm Sandy. The Freeport Memorial Library website lists 223 Freeport authors. Flag football, popular with Freeport PAL, served as recreation for 1940s U.S. military personnel. Led by Chief Joe Shapira, Freeport has New York State’s largest all-volunteer fire department. Freeport residents drink naturally purified water drawn from Freeport’s own fresh-water aquifer.
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The Banjo Rascals delight once again By Reine Bethany rbethany@liherald.com
After a disappointing rainout of the popular group Turnpike Joe & The Traffic Jam on July 8, the July 15 concert on the Nautical Mile’s Esplanade restored the tradition of the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport’s Summer Sunset Concert Series. The Banjo Rascals took their audience on a versatile musical journey ranging from 1890s ragtime to 1970s rock, with plenty of singa longs to engage their audience. “They did a really good job,” said Lois Howes, president of the LIACF. “We had about 40 people” – a healthy turnout in the wake of last summer’s pandemic restrictions. The Banjo Rascals appeared courtesy not only of the LIACF, but also of the Freeport Memorial Library. “We have had The Banjo Rascals on the Esplanade for the past few years,” said Lee Ann Moltzen, director of the library since May 2021. “We have events here at the library to bring people in, but we also have events out in the community, like book discussions at a restaurant. It’s good for us, good for the library, good for the community.” Audience member Marc Josloff would concur. “The weather was splendid,” Josloff said. “They did tunes that were very memorable, very hummable, that brought back
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the Banjo Rascals performed on the Nautical Mile’s Esplanade on July 15. Seated left to right were Geri Rheel, Jim Rheel, and Dan Levinson.
On July 15, Freeport Public Schools offered COVID-19 vaccinations to students ages 12+, staff members and community residents by hosting the Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital COVID-19 Vaxmobile. “Throughout this pandemic, our highest priority has always been the health and safety of our students, staff and community,” Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham said. “By bringing the Vaxmobile to Freeport High School, within walking distance for many families in our community, it provided easy access to this vitally important vaccine to all those Courtesy Freeport Public Schools eligible to receive it. This was made possible through our long-standing j.W. DoDD MiDDle School Assistant Principal partnership with Mount Sinai South Danielle Ballard received her second dose of Nassau Hospital and we thank them the COVID-19 vaccine. for working with us throughout this vaccinated received their vaccination pandemic.” Freeport students ages 12+, staff and cards and were monitored for several mincommunity residents had the opportunity utes before leaving. to receive either first or second doses of Freeport High School 10th grade stuthe COVID-19 vaccine at no cost during dent John Morales was receiving his secthe event held in Freeport High School ond dose. “Now that I am vaccinated, I am from 3-6 p.m. looking forward to being together with “This is a wonderful partnership family and friends,” said Morales. “I feel between Mount Sinai South Nassau Hos- much better, knowing that I don’t need to pital and the Freeport Public Schools that worry anymore about getting COVID-19.” brings the best in medical care to the FreeAssistant Superintendent for Pupil Perport community,” said Mount Sinai South sonnel Services and Special Education Dr. Nassau Hospital Chairman of Medicine Helen Kanellopolous worked closely with and Chief of Infectious Diseases Dr. Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital to Aaron Glatt. “Our goal is to keep everyone coordinate the event. It was the fourth out of the hospital. Our partnership with time the school district provided opportuFreeport Public Schools makes access to nity for those eligible to receive the excellent medical care including the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccination easy and conve“The ongoing partnership we have nient for all students ages 12+, staff, and established with Mount Sinai South Nascommunity residents.” sau Hospital is an invaluable resource for The vaccination process was conve- our students, staff and community resiniently arranged. Upon arrival, everyone dents,” said Kanellopolous. “We are was greeted by representatives of Mount pleased to provide this vital immunization Sinai South Nassau Hospital, who assisted opportunity to everyone who is eligible in them with completing the paperwork and a way that makes it convenient for them screening questionnaire. Those who were and at no cost.”
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he camp is different this year because we only have about 100 kids, when we usually have around 500. We’re also at Landing School, which is smaller, so we see each other more often than usual. We can’t go on as many trips as usual; we usually go on one or two a week. Instead a lot of places are coming to us. It is sad because a lot of the kids are returning campers and they know what it’s like, but we’re still able to go on one of our big trips, Adventureland, so I think a lot of kids are excited for that. We’re trying to do as much as we can at the school campsite. I think that because it’s a smaller amount of people, it’s almost more fun because you do see everybody every once in awhile. We still tried to keep the traditions going, like tie-dye day.
I think that kids are definitely happy to be coming back because it’s a place where they can hang out with their friends that’s not in a school setting, they can just play around and have fun. Especially after this crazy hectic year, I think that kids are so happy to interact with each other, and I think the counselors are, too. I know I missed camp, and other counselors did as well. It’s fun because you have a lot of the same kids every year and not getting to see them for a year is weird and you miss them. I think it’s good that we’re back and a lot of kids are having a great time just being able to interact with each other again. They get to hang out and just be kids again.
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into the building. If kids come by bus they have to be masked but once they are in the building it is up to their parents if they wear a mask. I do love being with the kids. Their stories are so funny and they are eager to learn. It’s fun working with them. Our campers are usually younger, like from kindergarten to second grade. This year it’s different. Mostly older kids are here. I’m not sure why but I know they usually go to sport’s camps and they aren’t all running. When Covid hit it was tough for me. I’m going to be 69 and have a blood condition. So, I was housebound. I feel safe now that I got my vaccine. But I still put on my mask in the grocery store and if I’m in close contact with kids I put it on too.
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Camp Counselor Boys and Girls Club of Oyster Bay-East Norwich ast year when Covid hit it was challenging here. I had to keep the kids 6 feet apart and maintain all the Covid requirements. Kids don’t like to wear masks because it is hard to breath. I reasoned with them, telling them there is this virus going around that you don’t want to get or mess around with. They understood. They were 7 to 8 years old. The parents wanted them to wear masks too. Some parents even brought hand sanitizer to the camp, which we already had. Last year we played old fashioned games like Simon Says, anything that did not have touching. We have a playground here. We would have a small group of kids play on it and then sanitized it afterwards before the next group played. I never found all the sanitizing and precautions inconvenient. I
wanted the kids to have fun. My brother got Covid first and three of my family members ended up getting it including me. I didn’t go to work. I was dizzy and had an inability to eat but I didn’t lose my sense of taste or smell like other people. No one in my family that got it had to be hospitalized. I told the kids when I returned that I had had the virus. I told them that anyone could get it. We needed to be safe so we needed to follow the protocols. This year at the camp it is more lenient since there is the vaccine. I still try to keep the kids 6 feet apart and urge them to wear masks for their safety, which is optional. If a kid doesn’t wear a mask they stay 6 feet away and don’t stand in front of someone when talking to them.
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not open at all this summer, or some opened at the last minute. Since I’m an educator and I’ve been a teacher for so many years, I have summers off. I was a camper and a counselor at one time, so I learned the camping industry at a young age. Having summers off, I decided to open up my own program in 2003. You have to have a certification and degree to operate a summer camp, so it was something I needed, anyway. My favorite part of this is the children get to travel to different places on Long Island that they’ve never seen living here their whole lives and parents can't take them too. Wantagh Pool and Park, Seamans Neck Park, Newbridge Road Park and Eisenhower Park — all the spots we visit, these children have never been to before. It’s a new experience for them.
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HAITIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS attended the July 10 vigil in Elmont, including, from left, the Rev. Edy Bichotte of Bethany French Baptist Church of Elmont, Mimi Pierre-Johnson of the Elmont Cultural Center, HAFALI Executive Director Maryse Emmanuel-Garcy and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages.
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“I’m very glad to say that [Meeks] replied to us that the United States today is sending Covid vaccines down there,” Carrié Solages said on July 13. “The United States has many people down there now, assessing the situation, as per orders of President Biden.” Meanwhile, HAFALI is finding ways to assuage the anxiety felt by Nassau County’s Haitian community, especially immigrants who came after the devastating 2010 earthquake. “In Haiti, it’s collective trauma,” so Emmanuel-Garcy. “For immigrants here, the trauma of the earthquake gets revived, so on Zoom we talk about mental health.” The political structure of Haiti appears to be calming since former Prime Minister Claude Joseph yielded his position to Moïse’s appointee, Ariel Henry. The new prime minister has called for a coalition government to form until legitimate elections can be held. Nonetheless, hopes for sending help from Nassau County’s Haitian diaspora are limited. “For us, it is too early to know if businesses are disrupted,” said EmmanuelGarcy, “but the missions we had planned [prior to the assassination] will not happen. There is much confusion. We don’t know which parts of the country are still violent.” Despite the horror of the assassination, Emmauel-Garcy also said, “We hope this will help Haiti to work into having a clearer political system.” She likened the U.S. political structure to a backbone
that sustained America through the political turmoil of the pandemic and the 2020 presidential election. To help unite Long Island’s Haitians, Carrié Solages organized a vigil on July 10 at the Bethany French Baptist Church in Elmont, a community where 21 percent of the residents have Haitian ancestry. The church’s pastor, the Rev. Edy Bichotte, spoke in English, French and Kreyol to those who came. Bichotte linked Haiti’s crisis to the departure of individuals from God’s will, but said, “God is still there in the midst of the storm. He wants us to remember to search for Him.” The vigil was also attended by New York State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Demcorat from Long Beach, and Anna M. Kaplan, a Democrat from Great Neck. “The criminals that carried out this terrible assassination were hoping that no one would care,” Kaminsky said. “But we do care, and there will be accountabiltity.” Now, as the world watches to see how Haiti recovers, Emmanuel-Garcy said, “We are always ready to participate, to help, not only in offering counseling, but by working to keep lines of communication open.” Charitable donations and mission trips to bring medical and educational supplies will resume when possible. Those who wish to help can contact HAFALI by calling or texting (516) 5246723, or emailing hafalimeg@gmail.com. They may also contact the offices of Carrié or Michaelle Solages.
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FReepoRt Village tRustee Jorge Martinez spoke in support of protests in Cuba against the Cuban government. To his left stood Nassau County Legislators Debra Mulé and Steve Rhoads. To his right were Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy and Hempstead resident Melissa Figueroa. Behind Mayor Kennedy was Freeport Trustee Evette Sanchez.
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Cuban Americans rally for protesters in Cuba By Reine Bethany rbethany@liherald.com
On Tuesday, July 20, at noon, Cuban Americans and supporters gathered in front of Freeport Village Hall to support the protests erupting in Cuba in a manner unseen in six decades under the Castroled regime. A groundswell of protests in Cuba against the Cuban government of Miguel Díaz-Canel, whose title is the President of the Council of State, has led to the arrests and detentions of protestors by Cuban law enforcement. According to published reports, the protests have been driven initially by Afro-Cubans, who have a higher rate of poverty, joblessness, and deprivation than White Cubans. However, Cuba overall has experienced deteriorating economic conditions, especially since the pandemic struck. Now diverse Cubans are filling the streets in protest, shouting “patria y vida” (homeland and life). The phrase is a twist on “patria o muerte” (homeland or death), a common phrase during the 1959 Cuban revolution that toppled Fulgencio Batista’s government and established Fidel Castro as the island’s leader. Castro’s forces used “patria o muerte” to inspire support among citizens for his government, which followed a socialist model. The Cubans protesting in Freeport on July 20 demanded a restructuring of Cuban society. Prior to the rally, participants spread across the plaza at the top of the steps of Freeport Village Hall, shouting, “Freedom for Cuba! ¡Para la causa [for the cause]! ¡En Cuba esta corriendo la
among the signs held up at the rally was one that said, “Patria y vida” (homeland and life), which has been a rallying cry for protestors in Cuba. sangre [Blood is flowing in Cuba]!” Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, Trustee Evette Sanchez, and Trustee Jorge Martinez addressed the crowd. “It was recently brought to my attention that our Cuban American family and friends and residents have been restricted and barred from contacting their relatives in Cuba,” said Kennedy. “I fully support this initiative and hope that a safe, peaceful resolution is on the horizon.” Kennedy yielded the podium to Trust-
ee Sanchez. “Sixty-two years of oppression is enough,” said Sanchez, whose parents fled Cuba in 1959 and established a successful bodega in Freeport in the early 1970s. “Our goal here today is to show people of Cuba that we stand beside them. It’s time for Cuba to be a free country.” Martinez said, “Yo soy Cubano, nací en Cuba [I am Cuban, I was born in Cuba], so I know exactly what it is to be under a communist regime. . . . People are dying,
children are dying, no food, there’s no water, there is no medicine. This has to stop.” He called for meaningful U.S. sanctions against the Cuban government to exert pressure for human rights change. Asked by a reporter what the United States could learn from the failure of socialism in Cuba, Martinez responded, “The Cuban system is a failure. Any system where you cannot go forward, you cannot grow with your family – in Cuba, your children don’t belong to you, they belong to the government. Cuba is the only place in the world where Cubans can’t be successful!” Hempstead Village resident Melissa Figueroa, who serves in the office of A s s e m b l y wo m a n Tay l o r D a rl i n g (D-Assembly District 18) and is president of the Hempstead Public Library Board, saw a relationship between Cuba and Puerto Rico, the birthplace of her father, Luis Figueroa. “Obviously we [Puerto Ricans] are not oppressed like under a dictatorship,” said Figueroa, “but Puerto Ricans are not able to make decisions for themselves.” Figueroa felt that the 2016 Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), an act of the U.S. Congress intended to provide economic stability on the island, still does not give Puerto Ricans themselves sufficient freedom to elect their own legislators and determine their own destiny. “Cuba, Puerto Rico, we have a lot in common historically,” said Figueroa. “We’re like cousins, like sister islands. . . . We all understand at this point in history that liberty is a human right.”
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CRIME WATCH ■ Freeport police officers observed a person known to them to be in possession of an illegal substance on July 14. The suspect was taken into custody and charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 7th degree. ■ On July 17, Freeport police officers located a suspect who damaged building property without permission. The suspect was placed under arrest without incident. ■ On July 18, Freeport police officers recognized a suspect involved in an open assault case. The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to the First Precinct for arrest processing. ■ On July 13, a Freeport police officer completed a case report for larceny of a wallet from an unoccupied vehicle. The complainant reported finding his driv-
er’s door ajar and his auto rummaged through. No damage to the auto was observed.
Fire ■ On July 17, Freeport police officers responded to a residential home for an active fire. The Freeport Fire Department extinguished the fire. One fireman was treated for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.
Preserve the Peace ■ On July 19, Freeport police officers assisted a complainant in retrieving personal belongings from a home. The complainant has an active Stay Away Order of Protection against him and required police assistance to recover his property from the other person’s home. The belongings were retrieved without incident.
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LEGAL NOTICE At a meeting of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, held at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 1st day of July, 2021. P R E S E N T: Hon. Donald X. Clavin, Jr.,
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WHEREAS, said Commissioner has submitted to the Town Board an estimate of cost relating to said improvements; and WHEREAS, the Town Board has determined, pursuant to Provisions of the State Environmental Quality Review Act and Article 8 Part 617.5(c)(1) and 617.5(c)(5) the N.Y.C.R.R. that such increase and improvement is considered to be a “Type II Action” and does not have a significant effect on the environment and does not require an environmental impact statement or any other determination under the State Environmental Quality Review Act; and WHEREAS, it is in the public interest that the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead consider the proposition herein set forth and to call a public hearing thereon; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED, that a public hearing be held by this Town Board at the Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on
the 3rd day of August 2021, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of the day, on the increase and improvement of the Oyster Bay-Hempstead Joint Community Hall and Swimming Pool District at an estimated maximum cost of $1,000,000.00 to be financed by the issuance of obligations of the Town of Hempstead. ALL persons desiring to be heard concerning the subject of the abovementioned hearing will be given an opportunity to be heard at the time and place aforesaid. Dated:July 1, 2021 Hempstead, New York
___________________ Donald X. Clavin, Jr., Supervisor _ __________________ Dorothy L. Goosby ___________________ Bruce A. Blakeman ___________________ Anthony P. D’Esposito ___________________ Dennis Dunne, Sr. ___________________ Thomas E. Muscarella ___________________ Christopher Carini Members of the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead 126806
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NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE Laura Curran stood with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone in front of the State Supreme Court in Central Islip.
County Executive Curran announces opioid settlement Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the largest opioid settlement in United States history today, as Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York State agreed to settle more than $1 billion in opioid-related lawsuits with drug manufacturers, distributors and pharmacies. Nassau County will receive up to $115 million in total as the trial continues. Drug distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson will join Johnson & Johnson and 4 chain pharmacies – Walgreens, Walmart, CVS and Rite Aid -- to pay up to a combined $115 million to Nassau County, and more than $1 billion to New York State to resolve claims that the companies helped fuel the opioid epidemic. “Before Nassau went to trial, I made a promise that we would make these companies pay,” said Curran. “While no amount of money will replace the countless lives that have been affected, we can save future lives by expanding our support network and increasing funding for mental health and addiction pro g rams, along with prevention efforts.” Under the terms of the settlement, opioid distributors AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson will be required to create a first-of-its-kind clearinghouse to account for shipments of opioids to other distributors in order to detect, stop, and report suspicion of abuse. For the first time ever, drug distributors will be held accountable for their shipments and will be required to collect data, set shipment limits, and follow patterns and trends in customer data to evaluate whether their products are being abused. “No longer can distributors skirt the
law by saying that, once it leaves their factory, they are no longer culpable,” said Curran. “Long Island has paved the way for the rest of the country.” Nassau County will also be named as one of the 17 members on the National Enforcement Committee, which is responsible for overseeing negotiations, outreach, and implementation of a potential National Global Settlement. Nassau County is still in trial alongside the New York Attorney General’s Office and Suffolk County against drug manufactures Teva Phar maceutical Industries, Allergan PLC, Endo International, and Anda Pharmaceutical Products. “We have confidence in the judicial system and are very optimistic we will hold these companies responsible at trial,” said Curran. The settlement by Nassau County will be pending approval in the Nassau County Legislature. In response to the new developments, Nassau County Legislature Minority Leader Kevan M. Abrahams (D - Freeport) issued a statement. “Today’s announcement represents another giant step forward in our quest to end the devastating opioid drug crisis that continues to plague our society,” Minority Leader Abrahams said. “We are committed to working closely with County Executive Curran’s administration, public health experts and other key stakeholders to devise a strategic plan for applying these funds toward amplifying and delivering the treatment, education and prevention services that will save lives and help residents free themselves from the grips of addiction.”
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he New York Times published a number of articles on July 10 on the impact of climate change on our lives today. Collectively, they are frightening, though none made the front page. I’m writing a book on “Teaching Climate History” (Routledge), and every time I see articles like these, I’m compelled to update the book as new information emerges. The July 11 Times had even worse news, this time on the front page. The structural stability of ChiALAN cago, the country’s third-largest city, is SINGER threatened by new erratic water levels, record highs and lows, on Lake Michigan, caused by climate change, which has altered rainfall patterns in the region. Beaches have disappeared, and the foundations of buildings could flood, causing catastrophic events like the deadly building collapse in Surfside, Fla. Together, the articles show that climate change is a national crisis, not one confined to any region. The target audience for my book is teachers, but I hope it will also be used in high school and college electives and generate support for climate activism.
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Here are some headlines and brief excerpts of articles on the impact of climate change in the U.S. from July 9 to 11. ■ “Flood in New York’s Subway Points to Problems of Future,” July 9: “When fastmoving storms flooded parts of New York City’s vast subway system on Thursday, they stranded some rush-hour commuters and underscored just how vulnerable the city’s underground transportation lifeline is to water. Even before the latest deluge, the centuryold subway had a longstanding water problem that required work crews to be routinely dispatched to plug leaks.
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and endangered laborers in fields and warehouses. Excessive heat warnings were in effect across inland California and the Southwest through the weekend, and the National Weather Service predicted that temperatures would approach an all-time high by Saturday in Las Vegas. A high of at least 130 degrees — which would be one of the highest temperatures reliably recorded on earth — was forecast for Death Valley.”
here’s been no shortage of sobering environmental news in recent weeks.
“Bored through layers of rock, the subway system snakes through stopped-up natural springs and is surrounded by the groundwater that runs beneath the city. In fact, about 14 million gallons of water are pumped out of the system on a dry day. But now, the subway’s water woes are likely to get worse as more extreme rains become increasingly common with the changing climate.” ■ “Heat Warnings and Worries About Workers as the West Swelters Again,” July 10: “Western states braced for another extreme spike in temperatures this weekend after a recent heat wave in Oregon and Washington State killed nearly 200 people
■ “It’s Not Just the Days. Nights Are Sultrier, and Deadlier,” July 10: “Last month was the hottest June on record in North America, with more than 1,200 daily temperature records broken in the final week alone. But overlooked in much of the coverage were an even greater number of daily records set by a different — and potentially more dangerous — measure of extreme heat: overnight temperatures. On average, nights are warming faster than days across most of the United States, according to the 2018 National Climate Assessment Report. It’s part of a global trend that’s being fueled by climate change.” ■ “Water Gives Little Shelter as Tide Pools Turn to Stew,” July 10: “Dead mussels and clams coated rocks in the Pacific Northwest, their shells gaping open as if they’d been boiled. Sea stars were baked to death.
Sockeye salmon swam sluggishly in an overheated Washington river, prompting wildlife officials to truck them to cooler areas. The combination of extraordinary heat and drought that hit the Western United States and Canada over the past two weeks has killed hundreds of millions of marine animals and continues to threaten untold species in freshwater, according to a preliminary estimate and interviews with scientists.” ■ “A Battle Between a Great City and a Great Lake,” July 11: “Chicago is built on a shaky prospect — the idea that the swamp that was drained will stay tamed and that Lake Michigan’s shoreline will remain in essentially the same place it’s been for the past 300 years. The lake may have other plans. Climate change has started pushing Lake Michigan’s water levels toward uncharted territory as patterns of rain, snowfall and evaporation are transformed by the warming world. The lake’s highwater cycles are threatening to get higher; the lows lower. Already, the swings between the two show signs of happening faster than any time in recorded history.” Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies.
Humble pie is back on the White House menu
e’re in the midst of a global reset in the wake of a pandemic that has humbled us all, reminding us how quickly a microscopic virus can send us hurtling off the rails. We feel it. We know this new humility. I’ve been thinking about the appeal of public humility when it is demonstrated by leaders and how rare a quality it is. Recently, we endured four years of the least humble president imaginable. Never have so many arrogant and RANDI narcissistic personKREISS alities gathered under one tent. We experienced a scorching drought of humility as the White House became ground zero for galloping egocentricity and cultish hero worship. Now humble pie is back on the White House menu, with Jill and Joe Biden in residence. Every politician has some ego; even Abraham Lincoln, born in a one-room log cabin, somehow developed the self-confidence, ambition and political moxie to maneuver himself into the White House as our 16th president. I mention Abe because he is thought to be our must humble presi-
dent. President Biden seems humble enough. Observers say that the early, devastating personal losses of his wife and daughter curbed the usual hubris that comes with a political life. The death of his son Beau further tested his mettle. Biden is a PB&J, Amtrakriding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable, a welcome attribute in a fractured culture. Humility in public life is rare. Ours is a culture that celebrates the wolves of Wall Street and sports and entertainment predators who claw their way to the top and then shout their success from the high ground. “Me, me, me! Look at me!” Winning at all costs — at any cost — still gets points. Humility, defined as a sense of modesty and self-effacement, is a necessary but disappearing value. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits. Acknowledge and watch your habits, for they shall become your values. Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny.” It’s a long and winding road from Gan-
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dhi to Trump and his bragging, lying and chest thumping, from the $51,000 jacket Melania wore to Rome, from Ivanka taking a seat at the G20 table, to Trump throwing around presidential power like a Frisbee. The hot shots at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. evinced no trace of humility or self-awareness or compassion. The deception of downplaying the coronavirus pandemic while lining up for their own vaccinations was galling, part of a pervasive sense of entitlement. Jack Zenger, a contributor to Forbes magazine, wrote a piece about the difference between humble and egocentric leaders. He summarized research he had published in the Harvard Business Review. He said of the study, “Surprisingly, the most effective leaders consistently under-rated themselves. The more they underestimated their abilities, the more effective they were perceived to be as leaders. We assume this is caused by a combination of humility, high personal standards and a continual striving to be better.” According to the American Psychological Association, humility creates a sense of “we-ness” in relationships. Being humble means being able to form cooperative alliances — a crucial component in strengthening connections, according to a Huffing-
iden is a PB&J, Amtrak-riding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable.
ton Post story. “Of any communal endeavor, whether it’s a business, a family or an athletic team, humility can make those relationships better,” the article states. The Dalai Lama said of humility, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. . . . the spiritual qualities of love and compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, humility and so on are indispensable.” Weighing in on the id, or anti-humility force in human nature, Sigmund Freud described it as the personality component made up of unconscious psychic energy that works to satisfy basic urges, needs and desires. The id operates based on the pleasure principle, which demands immediate gratification of needs. Hello, Former President. What could be more id-ish than compulsively tweeting your uncensored thoughts out to the world? Humility is knowing you don’t have it all together. It is raising up others, taking responsibility for your actions and feeling gratitude for success. Observe the president as he fights for the underserved and the overburdened. Observe the Bidens as they meet and comfort the sick, the bereaved and the broken people in America. I see two grown-ups who bring humility to their work and their life. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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or many years, the Southern State Parkway has been known as one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Nassau County, with the 10-mile stretch between Exit 17, in Malverne, and Exit 32, in Farmingdale, even gaining the nickname “Blood Alley.” Traffic congestion near areas such as the Southern State’s Eagle Avenue exit, in West Hempstead, has also been of concern to residents. Another issue that has arisen recently is the unkempt condition of the highway. From broken lighting to car parts and other debris, the Southern State has become something of an obstacle course, while several lights need fixing. In recent years, there have been discussions among state officials about the possibility of introducing new technologies that could be used along the most dangerous sections of the road, which runs from
the Cross Island Parkway, on the QueensNassau border, to the Sagtikos State Parkway, in Suffolk County. They are looking to collaborate with the Department of Transportation and law enforcement to make the infrastructure changes and identify the specific types of technology that can be used to reduce accidents. Although the DOT conducted a study on the parkway’s safety issues in March, not all of the results have been shared with legislators. While it is encouraging to see that concerns about the parkway are being aired, it’s time to see some real action. The Herald has reported on the dangers of the Southern State many times. In the most notable accident in recent years, an eastbound commercial charter bus slammed into the Eagle Avenue overpass at Exit 18 in April 2018. Six people were seriously
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n alarm bell sounded last weekend: The number of New Yorkers recently diagnosed with Covid-19 surged past 1,000 on Saturday for the first time since May. That was a warning sign that people should heed. Coronavirus case counts are on the rise again, and it’s up to all of us, collectively, to control the spread of this potentially deadly virus. Foremost, that means getting vaccinated. As of last weekend, just over 80 percent of Nassau County residents had received at least one dose of a vaccine. That’s high by most all standards. It’s not high enough, however. That still leaves 20 percent of the county population — more than 271,000 people —
who are yet to be vaccinated. That’s a lot of people among whom the delta variant of the coronavirus can spread, and we know it’s moving rapidly among the unvaccinated. With easy availability of the vaccine, and its efficacy and safety widely proven, we have to ask: If you’re not vaccinated, what in the world are you waiting for? Why not receive this free inoculation? It could be a matter of life and death for you. At the same time, it’s about restoring normalcy and fully reopening our economy. Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted most Covid-19 restrictions — including maskwearing — on June 23, it would be easy to assume the pandemic is over. It’s not. The
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hurt and were rushed to area hospitals, and three dozen suffered minor injuries. At a height of just 7 feet 7 seven inches, the Eagle Avenue bridge has one of the lowest clearances of any structure on a Long Island parkway. There have not been many changes to the parkway since it opened in 1927. The configuration of exit and entrance ramps, and their corresponding signage, has made the road one of the deadliest highways on Long Island. A 2016 study by the DOT found that in one five-year span, there were over 10,500 accidents on the Southern State, over 3,000 of which involved injury, and 32 were fatal. It seems that the parkway’s conditions have only gotten worse. Let’s hope it doesn’t take another major accident to spark the push for immediate changes on an outdated and treacherous roadway.
‘Powerful’ Herald reporting To the Editor: Last week’s issue of my local Herald was a powerful one. Thanks to Scott Brinton for his thoughtful column on antiracism, “A writer enlightens us on antiracism.” Brinton’s experience growing up as a child of parents who made a conscious attempt to raise their children in a way that allowed them to see the world outside their “tiny country hamlet of Yaphank, a nearly all-white community,” was unique, and afforded him a window into a world that many people do not have. Reporter Jordan Vallone, in her article about the Merrick Board of Education’s July reorganization meeting, wrote that some parents oppose teaching diversity, equity and inclusion in the schools, because, they said, they “believed the district did not have a right to teach students about understanding differences” because “they believed that these lessons should be taught at home.” Parents who are teaching these lessons at home would likely welcome these lessons at school as well.
coronavirus still clearly lurks among us, as demonstrated by the steadily increasing infection rate. In terms of the case count, we’re now about where we were last summer. With the infection rate hovering just above 1 percent, it’s true that the chance of getting infected is low at the moment. We must keep in mind, however, what happened after last summer’s lull in infections. The virus returned in late fall and winter with a vengeance. We could very well see the same scenario play out this year among the unvaccinated. So, we’ll say it again: If you haven’t gotten a shot, do it now. Don’t dither. Don’t procrastinate. Just do it.
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workers are essential workers in frontfter my June 17-23 column, “The line service-industry jobs, compared with census is a wealth of enlightenjust 16 percent of non-Hispanic whites. ing information,” was pubThese front-line jobs were among the lished, I got to talking with my first to be cut last year. Overall, Black and friend Carly Hurdle about how fertility Hispanic unemployment is double that of rates are affected by race, according to whites, a gap that has persisted since data census data reported by the Long Island by race were first reported in 1972. When Association. Even before the pandemic, you look closely at economic Black and Hispanic families insecurity, including student were having fewer babies than debt, graduating in a receswhite families. sion and the inability to afford Carly was a student at Adela home, parenthood is viewed phi University while I was as an expense to be deferred. president. She said that a The consequences of a number of her married Black resulting population decline friends have little desire to are manifold for our country bring children into this world and region. With a decline, the because of the mental, physihigher ratio of retirees to new cal and emotional abuse to roBert A. graduates means that funding which they would be subjectfor pensions and health care ed. At the same time, the sCott will likely mean less support maternal mortality rate is sigfor education. With a decline, nificantly higher for Blacks and without a smart immigrathan it is for whites. And tion policy, we need to be concerned about Black babies are more than three times who will start new businesses and who more likely to die in a neonatal intensive will staff existing ones. Who will run for care unit. Consequently, life expectancy is school boards, town councils and other significantly lower than it is for whites. With this as background, we decided to civic offices? Who will become the scientists and engineers so essential for our explore the issues further. Racial health disparities were laid bare by the coronavi- region’s economic well-being? Who will create the art and music that will inspire rus pandemic. On Long Island, three us? Who will study the past to expose its Black people died of Covid-19 for every lessons? white person, even though Blacks make A New York Times survey states, “This up only 11 percent of the population. One generation is as likely as not to earn less cause: 49 percent of Black and Hispanic
than their parents. Among people who did who attended schools with better funding.” These factors also affect parenting not plan to have children, 23 percent said it was because they were worried about decisions, because people know that their the economy. A third said they couldn’t children, especially sons, will be faced afford child care, 24 percent said they with racism and stress, both of which can couldn’t afford a house and 13 percent result in academic, behavioral and health cited student debt.” Among communities problems. of color, such apprehensions are exacerAs if these stresses weren’t enough, bated because of job and Black mothers wonder if their housing discrimination, and a children will have clean water fear of poverty. to bathe in and drink in 20 According to the Syossetyears. They are concerned based Erase Racism, as well about air quality and food as surveys elsewhere, housing safety as well as the political discrimination and racial segclimate that seems to grow regation not only affect increasingly contentious. employment prospects, housThe truth is that racism is a ing, wealth accumulation and public health issue. Babies intergenerational wealth have rights, and we need them CArLY transfer, but also employment for our nation’s economic and prospects and schooling for cultural security. Other counHUrDLe children. One result is that tries support child care promajority Black and Hispanic grams to help reverse declinschools have 37 percent fewer ing fertility rates. We can Advanced Placement and International address the birth dearth by advancing Baccalaureate courses than in 70 to 90 opportunities for employment, housing, percent white schools. Additionally, the health care and child care for all, and by remote learning offered by schools during confronting and defeating persistent and the pandemic put a spotlight on unequal institutional racism. It just makes sense. access to Wi-Fi, bandwidth and computYes, Black lives matter. If we don’t sucing equipment. ceed in making progress in creating a Erase Racism also reports that “when more equitable society, we will all suffer. students are blocked from more challenging classes and other educational resourc- Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adeles, they face added challenges in pursuing phi University. Carly Hurdle is CEO of higher education relative to their peers Blaq Gurl Moves.
Letters Nicole Jean Christian’s guest column, “Affordable homeownership for all must be a priority,” rounded out the issue with a brief history of “strategic segregation across Long Island.” It’s almost impossible not to see the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the schools. Our children deserve to grow up in a more just world. LORI MAYO Merrick
How seniors can protect against scammers To the Editor: Each year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud or confidence schemes. Savvy criminals gain their targets’ trust by communicating with them via computer, phone and mail. If you or your loved one have been scammed or are concerned that you might be the target of a scam, don’t be afraid to talk about it with someone you trust. Seek help, because doing nothing could have huge financial consequences. The top five senior scams include: ■ Government impostor scams: Callers pose as employees of the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration or Medicare and threaten arrest or prosecution unless you agree to provide funds or other payments immediately. ■ Grandparent scams: A caller says something like, “Hi, Grandma/Grandpa, do you know who this is?” When the unsuspecting grandparent guesses the
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name of the grandchild, the scammer assumes the fake identity. The fake grandchild then asks for money to solve some unexpected financial problem (overdue rent, car repairs, jail bond) and will beg the grandparent not to tell anyone. ■ Medicare/health insurance scams: Perpetrators may pose as Medicare representatives to get you to give them personal information, or they will provide bogus services for elderly people at makeshift mobile clinics, then bill Medicare and pocket the money. ■ Computer tech support scams: A pop-up message appears on a computer or phone, telling you that your device is compromised and needs fixing. When you call the support number for help, the scammer may either request remote access to your computer and/or that you pay a fee to have it repaired. ■ Phishing scams: These usually involve emails or text messages that look like they’re from a company you know or trust, like a familiar bank, credit card company or online store. Phishing emails or texts request personal information, such as a login or Social Security number to verify your account, or ask that you update your credit card payment. That information is then used to steal your personal and financial information. If you believe you have encountered an attempted scam, or if you become a scam victim, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All callers remain anonymous. You can also report scams to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District
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