Freeport Herald 10-15-2020

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Freeporters to get refund Village secures $2.7M tax rebate for local property owners Kennedy explained that the new regulations in the law would have caused overtime payThe Village of Freeport ments at the village’s court, received a $2.7 million tax rebate Police Department and Building from New York state on Tuesday, Department to skyrocket, forcwhich will be distributed to ing the village to raise taxes to property owners in fund the new costs. the village, because Before the crimiof a collaborative nal discovery law effort by Mayor Robwas passed, the ert Kennedy, State Police Department Sen. John Brooks sent about 50 discovand Assemblywomery packages per en Judy Griffin and year to the Nassau Taylor Darling.

County district “During the attor ney’s of fice.

Covid pandemic, Those packages we’ve all suffered include videos, terrible losses,” Kenphone records, nedy said. “So notes, witness there’s no better accounts and any time to reimburse ROBERT other evidence relatour property owners KENNEDY ed to a criminal case. with the money they T h e n e w l aw Mayor need.” would have mandat“We’re all in dire ed that the Police straits and living in uncertain Department send discovery times, so I’m sure this will be packages for every arrest, which welcomed in Freeport,” Darling totaled about 1,100 last year. The said. village would also have had to The rebate came after the vil- send discovery packages for lage had to increase property building, moving and parking taxes by about 5 percent in its violations.

2020-21 budget, the first such tax And the village would also increase in seven years, because have had less than 15 days to do of the state’s new criminal discovery law.

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By RONNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com

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Courtesy Freeport School District

Taking steps toward peace Freeporters logged more than 5 million steps as they toured their neighborhoods during the annual Peace Walk last month. Story on Page 9.

Local students chat with a Met Woodward celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

By RONNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com

As students and faculty members at the Woodward Children’s Center in Freeport acclimate to the hybrid learning model, in which students alternate attending classes in school and at home, Principal Danielle Colucci set aside Fridays for students to take part in fun activities.

During the most recent Fun Friday, on Oct. 9, Woodward, a private, nonprofit school, cele-

brated Hispanic Heritage Month as students learned about Hispanic culture through research, presentations and lunchtime events.

Students also enjoyed a virtual question-and-answer session with Mets pitcher Franklyn Kilome, thanks in part to Woodward Executive Director Greg Ingino and Freeporter Luis Rodriguez, a sports agent.

“We always try to get someone to talk with our students during our Hispanic Heritage

Month event, and the students always love to meet athletes,” Ingino said.

Kilome, 25, said he was happy to speak with dozens of Woodward students, and shared stories about growing up in the Dominican Republic and becoming a major league pitcher.

Kilome was 13 years old when he began applying himself seriously to baseball. He said he originally preferred basketball until his brother persuaded him Continued on page 15

here’s no better time to reimburse our property owners with the money they need.

Neighbors iN the News Freeport, Cohen partnership thrives

Courtesy Office of Assemblywoman Judy Griffin

State aSSeMblywoMan JuDy Griffin delivered $5,000 in state funding to the Freeport American Legion William Clinton Story Post 342.

John W. Dodd Middle School staff recently visited Northwell Health’s Cohen Children’s Medical Center as part of an ongoing partnership between the Freeport School District and the medical center, which provides mental health support to Freeport students.

The partnership allows students who are in need of urgent care to receive same day interventions without having to visit the emergency room.

During the visit, Dodd Principal Johane Ligondé, psychologist Magaly

Raeihle, social worker Cindy Perez, guidance counselor Diane Durdaller and psychology interns Alexandra Krala and Angela DeJesus met with Cohen’s mental health clinician Ariana Metalia and child/adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Vera Feuer.

“This facility is the first step in obtaining the appropriate mental help treatment,” Ligondé said. “It is a guiding tool to acquiring the proper care without judgment for students struggling with behavioral health issues.”

Legion Post 342 receives $5K grant State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin secured a $5,000 grant through Bullet Aid for the Freeport American Legion William Clinton Story Post 342 on Oct. 7.

Bullet Aid allows the state Senate and Assembly to allocate funds for school districts, libraries and non-profit organizations.

The post recently went through several renovation projects to accommodate local

veterans and local organizations that also use the building for meetings and events.

The grant would be used to fund future events at the post.

The post will hold this year’s Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Freeport Memorial Library, at 10 a.m., on Nov. 11, where the post will be honoring the late Sgt. Robert Hendriks, whose mother is a Freeport resident.

Courtesy Freeport Public Schools

DoDD MiDDle School and Cohen Children’s Medical Center officials met in September to discuss students’ mental health.

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elecTion 2020

By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

In the Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, faces Douglas Tuman, a Republican from West Hempstead.

The Fourth Congressional District includes Elmont, Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, East Meadow, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Malverne, Freeport, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury and parts of Valley Stream.

Before Election Day on Nov. 3, the Herald asked the candidates questions about important issues facing the district.

Party: Democrat

Party: Republican

Herald: With the coronavirus pandemic

Age: 55

Age: 39

Hometown: Garden City

Hometown: West Hempstead

having a negative impact on local businesses, what could you do as a member of Congress to help ensure that businesses get what they need to survive?

Rice: The coronavirus pandemic has creat-

ed an unprecedented public health and economic crisis that we need to confront simultaneously. Nassau County has been one of the hardest-hit areas in the country and the current uptick in cases as we enter the cold weather seasons is troubling. We need to focus on creating new jobs to replace those that were lost, we need to help our small and mid-sized businesses get back on their feet, and we need to provide continued financial relief to the families who have been most affected by this pandemic. I held weekly conference calls with small businesses in my district with the Small Business Administration and local experts to help navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and other programs available. We also need to think urgently about how we can help our vast healthcare, education and transportation systems adapt to this new normal and ensure that they are prepared for future surges.

Long Island is in the process of re-opening, and that’s a good thing. But we need to make sure that our local municipalities, who provide critical services to our constituents, have the tools they need to operate safely and successfully in the weeks and months to come. All of this will require robust federal investment and I’m committed to helping our district secure the resources it needs to recover from this crisis and build back stronger. I am committed to getting a bipartisan relief bill through Congress that can be signed by President Trump. Our front-line workers and small businesses deserve so much better than the typical Washington gridlock.

Tuman: First and foremost, I would work across the aisle to immediately deliver financial relief to small businesses, families and citizens in the form of standalone stimulus payments. That would mean one bill that directly delivers support funding to small businesses and $1,200 stimulus

Kathleen Rice Incumbent

Professional experience: Prosecutor, district attorney, member of Congress education: Touro Law Center (1991), The Catholic University of America (1987) Political experience: Former district attorney of Nassau County checks to each eligible citizen, no strings or unrelated political objectives attached.

Right now in Washington, self-interested politicians and partisan politics have produced gridlock because both parties are trying to stuff unrelated policy measures into their bills. It is not time to play politics. We need relief now. My dual approach of providing funding to businesses and citizens will allow businesses to cover expenses to stay afloat, while improving our economy, which will in turn increase patronage at these small businesses. As businesses reopen, our government should provide personal protective equipment to promote safety and expedite economic recovery. As Congressman, I will introduce a bill that allows small businesses to deduct expenses incurred from the purchase of PPE supplies. We must also create a business-friendly environment to promote small business recovery, start-up, and consumerism in the coming years. To this end, I have developed a six-part tax reform plan that permanently extends pro-small business tax deductions, allows tax deferrals for start-up small businesses, eliminates the SALT cap, eliminates the marriage penalty, increases the child tax credit and increases allowable expense deductions for teachers. These tax reform measures will promote small business growth and consumerism, while making Long Island more affordable.

Herald: What do you think can be done to help assist in resolving the issues we have with race in this country on a local level?

Douglas Tuman Challenger

Professional experience: Commissioner of engineering for the Town of Hempstead (professional engineer and patent attorney) education: Stevens Institute of Technology and Hofstra University Maurice Deane School of Law Political experience: None Rice: When it comes to pursuing social

and racial justice, we need to first look at criminal justice and policing reform.

There is no question that we need to reform police practices in this country to ensure that everyone feels protected and served. I was proud to support the George Floyd Justice in Police Act, which would enact several immediate and life-saving measures to reform police practices in this country. But more broadly, if we want to create social and racial equity, then we need to address systemic inequities that still exist in education, housing, health care and employment. Many of these inequities have been laid bare during the pandemic. Black and Brown communities were hit hardest by the health and economic effects of this crisis, as well as the digital divide that has made remote learning difficult for many communities of color. I’m committed to fighting for these issues in Congress.

Tuman: I believe priority number one is

putting politics aside and electing leaders that actually listen to and act on behalf of our communities of color. In office for six years, our Congresswoman has continuously neglected communities like Hempstead, Roosevelt and Uniondale, and missed two times more votes than the average Congressperson in D.C. She has literally left our communities of color voiceless and voteless. From Hempstead to Freeport, I have visited every town in our district to hear about the issues that our communities of color care about: making Long

Island more affordable, ensuring safety and protection in our communities, recovering from Covid and improving our schools and local infrastructure. To our communities of color: I have heard you, and I will work for you. My goal is to ensure that the solutions we deliver and opportunities we create are equally available to all residents in our district. To provide safety and protection for all, we must work to support and improve relationships between our police and communities of color through joint community-law enforcement events and training. To improve schools and local infrastructure, we must redirect our federal funding to our own local schools, roads and public transportation.

Herald: Much like businesses, schools need help amid the pandemic. How can the federal government help?

Rice: The health and safety of our chil-

dren must be our number one priority.

This is not an issue where we can cut corners, shortchange funding or let politics dictate our course of action. Municipalities and school districts are financially strapped, and the federal government must provide further assistance so schools can continue to open and operate safely.

Unfortunately, providing aid to state and local governments, which would include funding for local school districts, has been a major point of contention in Covid relief negotiations thus far. We can look carefully at the final amount, but there is no question that further relief is needed. I hear it from superintendents and other local officials in Nassau County every single day.

We must be willing to compromise on the next bill, but I won’t ever compromise on the safety of our children. I will keep fighting in Congress until our local communities and schools have the resources they need.

Tuman: The federal government’s role in

education should be one of support, not control. Our federal government should provide grants to schools that lack the funding to acquire advanced learning technology, like iPads and laptops. At the same time, I unequivocally believe that parents, teachers and local administrators should make all decisions regarding school reopenings, school curriculums, afterschool programs, sports and related matters. Our parents, teachers and local communities know what is best for our children, not partisan politicians down in Washington, D.C. The federal government also has another indirect, yet hugely important, role in keeping our schools funded and successful. Our schools are predominantly funded by state and local taxes, namely property taxes, paid by residents and businesses in our school districts. It is vital that our federal government acts immediately in delivering relief to residents and businesses to keep them open. As Congressman, I would introduce a standalone bill to immediately deliver that relief.

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Tuman challenges Rice in 4th C.D.

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Crime watCh Arrests

inside on Oct. 9.

■ A male, 51, of Freeport, was arrested on Sept. 29, at the Target on Corporate Drive, in Westbury, for shoplifting.

Found property

■ A male, 67, of Freeport, was arrested on Oct. 1, near Benson Place, for criminal possession of a controlled substance.

Freeport officers were on a routine patrol when they spotted the man obstructing traffic by standing in the roadway. A further investigation found that the man had an active Nassau County bench warrant for criminal possession of a controlled substance.

■ A male, 23, of Freeport, was arrested on Oct. 1, near Merrick Road and Willoughby Avenue, for DWI. ■ A male, 19, was arrested on Oct. 11, near Smith Street, for trespassing. Freeport officers spoke with a 52-year-old man in the area who complained that a person who was told not to be on the property was again present there. Police were able to locate the suspect and arrested him.

Larceny ■ Freeport police responded to a larceny case on Sept. 28, from a business on West Merrick Road. A Freeport woman, 39, told officers that she had left her wallet inside a shopping cart at a nearby store, and by the time she went back to retrieve it, it was gone.

■ A Freeport resident reported that an unknown person entered her car, parked on Union Street, and stole several items

■ A Freeport resident brought in a lost black iPhone he found by North Main Street and East Seaman Avenue on Oct. 1.

The item was tagged and secured at Freeport Police headquarters.

Unsecured premise ■ Freeport Police responded to a residential alarm at South Bayview Avenue on Oct. 3. Officers found the rear door unsecured, and they performed a search inside where everything appeared in order. The officers re-secured the premise and left a notice for the homeowner.

Identity theft ■ A Freeport resident reported a case of identity theft to Freeport Police on Oct. 7.

According to the report, an unknown suspect made several unauthorized withdrawals on the victim’s bank account to Lyft Transportation.

Criminal Mischief

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State Sen. John Brooks, left, worked with Freeport Mayor Robert Kennedy, Assemblywomen Taylor Darling and Judy Griffin, and Freeport Police Chief Raymond Horton to secure a $2.7 million property tax rebate for the village.

Property owners to get refund checks in the mail continued from front page

■ A Freeport resident reported a case of criminal mischief on Oct. 11. The report states that an unknown suspect damaged the victim’s vehicle, which was parked near his Graffing Place home.

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

1-800-244-TIPS Nassau County Crime Stoppers

The public is asked to call Crime Stoppers if they have any information about any crimes.

so in every case, which would have created the need for an overwhelming amount of overtime work to adhere to the new regulations. The village would have had to hire additional prosecutors, judges and clerical workers to process all the new discovery requests.

Kennedy decried the law and began working to modify it as president of the New York Conference of Mayors, with the help of Brooks, Griffin, Darling and Village Attorney Howard Colton in June 2019.

After months of work, the three state officials negotiated the changes in the state’s budget, which passed in April.

Among the most significant changes was the extension of the deadline to hand over discovery packages, which is now 20 to 35 days, with available extensions, which local officials said is more manageable.

Brooks explained that because Freeport prepares its budget earlier than most municipalities, it would have been impacted by the criminal discovery law costs before the modifications were put in place

to avoid them. He touted Kennedy’s foresight to include the costs in the budget so the village could receive an accurate rebate.

“This is how government is supposed to work,” Brooks said. “Mayor Kennedy was able to identify the costs to the village and budget them accordingly, and after working together to reform the criminal discovery law, the village is able to get its money back.”

“Our efforts paid off, and we were able to modify the law to not burden Freeport,” Griffin said.

The village is now assessing all property owners’ taxes to figure out how much they should receive.

“Legally, we can’t keep the money,” Kennedy said, “but our budget is fine. Our residents certainly need it more than we do.”

Kennedy will introduce five resolutions at the next village board meeting, on Oct. 22, to begin the refund process.

Kennedy said that once the resolutions are passed, property owners would start to receive their rebate checks within about two weeks.

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Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

Covid-19 protocols to be implemented at new venue when it opens to the public season, and will house a 17,000-seat arena for the Islanders hockey team, as well as 20,000 seats for concerts. There will also be New York Islanders and state officials 56 suites, private clubs and 2,000 premium gathered at the future home of the UBS seats.

Arena last Friday morning to watch as Musical artists, many of whom postconstruction crews placed the highest poned their 2020 tours, will also benefit beam atop the 885-square-foot facility. from a two-way ramp that will accommo“Today is a very, very special day,” date eight trucks, one of which will be able Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling to drive right onto the arena floor, for artsaid at the topping-off ceremony. The ists to easily unload their equipment. They health system — the largest in New York will also be able to stay in a four-season State — has partnered with the Islanders presidential suite, complete with their own and lead developer Oak View greenrooms and offices that Group to provide more comwill be only 15 steps from the munity-based wellness prostadium. grams and ensure people’s “They went out of their safety and well-being while way to make sure we didn’t inside the future live entercut any corners,” Leiweke tainment and sports venue. said of designer Populous at a “This is about hope,” he webinar about the future of said. “This is about the live sports and entertainment future.” on Oct. 8, adding that UBS’ Construction on the nearly bathrooms “are nicer than $2 billion project was delayed most arenas.”

Tim leiweke by two months when Gov. Oak View Group officials Andrew Cuomo announced have also spent months lookhis “New York on Pause” order in March, ing into different sanitation technologies but now, Oak View Group CEO Tim Lei- to implement at the new UBS Arena, and weke said, the project is back on track to assembled a task force to discuss health open next fall. He and Islanders co-owner and safety. They will also create new stanJon Ledecky attributed that success to the dards for health and safety at arenas that hard work of the project’s 10,000 union an independent agency would rate them workers. on.

“It’s because of each of you that we are “Our job is to ultimately deal with the able to reach this important milestone,” virus,” Leiweke said, noting that he had Ledecky told the workers on-site at the cer- met with Dowling early on in the planning emony, with Leiweke adding that he “can- stage to discuss how they could safely open not believe what a phenomenal job you’ve an arena during a pandemic, and Dowling done.” informed him about the need for air-filtraOfficials broke ground on the site last tion systems.

September, and they expect the roof to be The arena will now feature four mastwo-thirds complete by the holiday season. sive air-pumping stations and technology From there, Leiweke said, crews could that disinfects the air. It will also use ultrastart working on the electricity and plumb- violet lights to help disinfect surfaces and ing, and putting up drywall. will feature outdoor spaces, and the grabCrews have already begun installing and-go technology that Amazon uses at its the beams and stanchions for the stadium Amazon Go stores. Oak View Group was seats, and watched as the highest beam, able to get that technology at its UBS signed by officials and union workers, was Arena due to its naming rights agreement put in place on Oct. 9. with Amazon for the Seattle Kraken’s new The facility is expected to open in time stadium. for the National Hockey League’s 2021-22 “We’re working with the gold stan-

Crews plaCed The highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

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dard,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said. “We have to make sure a fan feels 1,000 percent safe when they enter the building.”

But the Oak View Group, the Islanders and Northwell Health are also making sure people in the community stay safe.

They announced on Oct. 6 that, as part of the partnership, Northwell and the Islanders will create community programs focused on health, nutrition and physical activity. The partnership will also help Northwell expand its outreach efforts, Dowling said, and learn more about the community’s needs.

“It will be continuous learning,” Dowling said, with Leiweke adding that officials from the different organizations will learn more about the community’s needs before the first puck drops at the arena in 14 months.

A retail village included in the plans for the redevelopment project, however, may open a year later due to coronavirus delays, and the south platform of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road station at the site will open around Nov. 1 of next year with the north platform — serving westbound trains — finished a year later.

The station will include 5,500 parking spaces, with 150 reserved for commuter park-

ing.

“We will be fine, and we will get through this,” Leiweke said at another panel discussion about the construction project on Oct. 8. “I’m not going to let a temporary virus affect what we’re doing here.”

The project is being privately funded, Leiweke said, and is expected to provide a significant boost to the regional economy, at a time when economic activity has slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected to generate roughly $25 billion in economic activity over the term of its lease, and developers have vowed to fill 30 percent of the arena’s permanent jobs with workers who live in the surrounding area.

Additionally, 30 percent of contracting dollars for construction was earmarked for state-certified minority- and female-owned businesses, and 6 percent was earmarked for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses.

“If you don’t think New York is going to return, you are blind to what’s going on around us today,” Leiwekee said at the ceremony on Friday. “To all of those that doubt New York, come visit us at UBS.” For more information about the arena, visit www.UBSArena.com.

Northwell receives $1.4M grant to study gun violence Northwell Health has been awarded $1.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence prevention and establish and implement a first-of-its-kind protocol to universally screen among those at risk of firearm injury. The grant is part of the health system’s “We Ask Everyone About Guns” research study, which aims to shift the paradigm to view gun violence as a public health issue and approach firearm injury risk similarly to other health risk factors that are part of routine care, like smoking, substance use and motor vehicle accidents.

We Ask Everyone About Guns will

establish evidence-based screening and intervention strategies within three of its hospitals. Led by Drs. Chethan Sathya, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Sandeep Kapoor, the study will pilot at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a pediatric trauma center on the Queens-Nassau County border that is the accepting facility for adolescent trauma for more than five counties, and Staten Island University Hospital — each of which are in regions with critical need for firearm injury and mortality prevention, and areas with at-risk

youth.

Northwell plans to expand We Ask Everyone About Guns across the health system.

“Gun violence is a public health issue, and this NIH-funded study is a step in the right direction to finally addressing it as one,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell president and CEO. “Unfortunately, we have been dealing with two pandemics — Covid-19 and gun violence. By screening for firearm safety in our facilities, we can better understand how and why this senseless bloodshed continues to increase at historic rates.”

Northwell received the NIH grant as gun violence continues to rise across the country and remains the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. — nearly 40,000 people dying each year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In August, shootings doubled and murders increased 50 percent in New York City, according to the NYPD, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. Since May, there have been 791 shootings in New York City alone, which was a 140plus percent increase over the same period in 2019.

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Panel guides first-time home buyers

By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

When Max and Ashley Kramer decided to buy their first home together before Covid-19 hit, they quickly realized it would be a lot of work. “We went on a whim to look at a few houses before we were prepared at all,” Ashley said. “That was important for us because it made us realize, ‘Ok, we need a team. We can’t do this on our own.’”

To begin the process in April, they first called a mortgage broker. Though they lost out on deals for two homes because of the fast-paced market, they landed in a house that they say they are happy with in North Bellmore.

The Kramers shared their first-time home-buying experience on the latest in a series of Herald Inside LI webinars produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, discussing different aspects of life in the Covid-19 pandemic.

On Oct. 8, the couple was joined by panelists Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker at Douglas Elliman; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc. Moderator Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, first asked the panelists the most important thing a first-time homebuyer should know. The experts’ resounding answer was to find a reliable team, composed of a mortgage broker, a buyer’s real estate agent and an attorney, who will help at every step of the way.

“It’s all about communication between everyone,” Wallace said, “and unfortunately, in this market right now, I feel for the buyers out there. They’re trying so hard, and they are qualified; sometimes they just need a little more education about their qualifications.”

Ferrero said that step one in the home-buying process is to do what the Kramers did — consult with a mortgage broker, assess finances and answer questions like, “How much am I comfortable spending?” and “How will I show proof of income, credit, savings and assets?”

“The most important thing is to plan, to budget and to basically check your credit and speak to somebody that will be pre-approving you,” she explained, “because if you don’t have that pre-approval or you don’t start that process, it’s going to be difficult to know where to go from there.”

In the time of Covid-19, securing a pre-approval or pre-commitment based on finances is crucial, the panelists agreed, because many sellers will not allow buyers into the houses without one.

The next step for a buyer is to decide where they

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want to live. Consult with a real estate agent who knows the areas well, walk through the neighborhoods and decide what they want and need in a home.

“I’m seeing a trend from west to east as people are coming out of apartment living and are wanting more space,” Korman said. “People aren’t necessarily going to be going into the city office five days a week anymore.”

While there is high demand for people moving out of apartments and into larger homes on Long Island, there is also low supply of homes on the market. This means the market moves quickly, and everyone needs to be on top of their game when making offers, the panelists said.

Max suggested securing a pre-commitment rather than a pre-approval for the mortgage. “Our offer was a little shakier because it was lower, and we didn’t have a commitment to lend so that would have helped us on the terms side,” Max said of the Kramers’ first offer on a house.

Once an offer is accepted, Korman explained that time is of the essence — a buyer needs to immediately call to schedule an inspection and close on the deal, especially in today’s hot market. “It’s very stressful for

CloCkwise from the top right, Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Max and Ashley Kramer, first-time home buyers; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker; Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers; Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., spoke on a virtual call about the process of buying a first house.

all,” Wallace said.

Max said to expect large closing costs, especially on Long Island. “The down payment you expect,” he said, “the closing costs you don’t, and they’re high — you’re talking $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not going toward the principal of your house.”

There are several grants available for first-time homebuyers, either to go toward down payments or renovations, Ferrero said. These include the state’s SONYMA program, homebuyer “dream” programs with certain banks and down payment assistance programs.

Wallace encouraged people to visit the Long Island Housing Partnership website, lihp.org, to learn more.

“It’s important to educate people and not scare people,” Ferrero said. “Markets change. Never give up because there are programs out there to help you and homes for you. It may not be the right time for you but that time will come.”

Emigrant Mortgage Company, Scott Wallace Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Douglas Elliman sponsored the event. Visit liherald.com/insideli to view a recording of this webinar and find more information on upcoming webinars.

RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer.

Is the incidence of breast cancer higher among Long Island women?

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Skye Ostreicher, of Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, will moderate the conversation and take questions from viewers.

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series that started in August to address different aspects of life during the Covid-19 crisis. This episode will also touch upon the pandemic’s impact on breast cancer treatment.

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The FreeporT School District put together a compilation video of past performances to celebrate this year’s virtual Peace Concert.

es. While this year’s Peace Concert looks different, the message is still the same to promote peace and unity both in the Freeport community and throughout the world.”

The video can be viewed at https:// livestream.com/fps/peace2020/videos/211571189.

The district also celebrated its annual Peace Walk with a virtual event on Sept. 26.

The peace walk united more than 700 members of the Freeport School District community to walk their neighborhoods and log more than five million steps, or 2,5552 miles, together. The total miles were 531 more than the original goal of 2,020.

The district has hosted the Peace Walk for six years to relay a message of peace, hope and unity.

To view photos of the Peace walk, visit https://drive.google.com/ file/d/1wV5WCI152XNeBaF3OiOF3KnzT YydS11s/view.

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The 2020 New York State School Music Association All-State Chorus selected two Freeport High School students to join them at their virtual concert, the highest level in the state a student musician can achieve.

Seniors Karla Martinez and Jasmine Quezada-Tejada were selected for the

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scores they received when they were sophomores. Both are members of the Freeport Select Chorale members, with Quezada-Tejada serving as president.

Due to the pandemic, Martinez and Quezada-Tejada have been rehearsing virtually with the All-State chorus.

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For the last 12 years, the Freeport School District has held its annual Peace Concerts to celebrate International Day of Non-Violence, International Day of Peace and the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi on Oct. 2.

This year, the district conducted its celebration virtually by creating a compilation of songs from the previous Peace Concerts.

The video, “Choral Hits for Peace,” showcases highlights from the vibrant musical numbers and inspiring messages of love and peace that made the Peace Concerts a staple in the Freeport community.

“Our district’s journey to demonstrate peace and hope is ongoing,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham.

“This year, with so many unsettling feelings due to the coronavirus, social and racial injustice and general unrest, our district has shown how we can come together and persevere through unknown territory and overcome difficult challeng-

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Air out your home Both Jayme Kinsey, a contributing journalist at Dengarden, and Maria del Russo, a contributing journalist at Real Simple, agree that you must bring in new air. Kinsey argues that no matter how much of a new scent you try to infuse into old, stinky air, you’ll never get rid of the scent completely.

Russo cites household expert and author Rachel Hoffman, who states that too much moisture in the air (from cleaning, cooking or showering) can trap bad smells and make the air feel damp and musty. Bite the bullet on the AC costs, and use fans, screen doors and vents to bring as much new, fresh air in as possible. Hoffman also suggests ditching old sponges, removing/washing towels and floormats more often and seeking less total moisture in your bathrooms, kitchen and laundry spaces.

Address common offenders Experts agree that bad smells always win; you’ve got to stay ahead of them. Journalists from Good Housekeeping and Cheat Sheet highlight several of the most common smelly culprits.

Garbage disposals: Oftentimes, small bits of food scraps get stuck in the disposal and cause lingering smells. Experts recommend turning on the disposal, running the water and putting a combination of baking powder, dish soap, ice cubes and lemon/orange peels down it while it’s running. This mix of neutralizing, aromatic and abrasive materials will help create a fresh-smelling kitchen. Get peeling!

Trash cans: Without a doubt, the trash cans in all our houses could use a good scrub-down.

Experts recommend a proper wash, bleach and

sun-dry before bringing bins back in the house and putting dryer sheets in the bottoms to create good smells and absorb moisture.

Carpets and rugs: After years of spills, footprints and pet hair, whether your carpets look good or not, there are a lot of extra smells (and potentially moisture) stuck in the fibers of your floor coverings. Take some time and money to thoroughly wash them out and let them air-dry while you open up all your windows.

After you’ve purged the bad smells, you’re ready for the fun part: picking good smells to create a peaceful ambiance. This is where the advice diverges, but all routes will work. Air fresheners, cleaning supplies and candles all have man-made chemicals in them; incense can be hard for some people to tolerate; methods for infusing natural aromas take the most work. But all will achieve a pleasant scent in your home. It’s up to you to choose which is right for you, but here are some good starting ideas from our trusted journalists: Heat The most effective candles and air fresheners include some type of subtle heating. Candles work well but are limited by their wicks and also can create smoke stains. Experts recommend heating plates for either scented wax (no wick and no flame) or plug-in air fresheners.

Incense Incense is a great option and creates a cool vibe, often with strong, long-lasting smells.

Common scents are sandalwood, frankincense, jasmine, lavender and patchouli, although any store that sells incense will often have many more to choose from. Experiment with different scents and brands. Always use a proper incense burning stand, and ask your guests if they’ve ever had any adverse reactions to incense when they arrive; it causes some people to get mild respiratory issues or headaches.

Natural methods Natural methods are a bit more labor-intensive, but they always create fresh, natural and subtle smells, as opposed to the man-made smells of some artificial scents. Experts recommend small jars of coffee beans, eucalyptus or lavender branches. Coming back to the theme of heat, many home experts will simmer fruits and herbs on the stove, bake vanilla beans on low or put essential oils in their heating plate.

Once you’ve ushered out the bad smells, any one of these options will provide a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere.

Above photo: Enjoy your space even more when it’s welcoming and fresh; it’s not all just candles and air fresheners!

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he collective experience of being under lockdown during 2020 has had one big effect for many of us: It’s strengthened the urge to refresh our homes, now that we’re spending more time there than ever. And not just for aesthetics, but for functionality, especially as home offices become our regular offices (and thus Zoom meeting backgrounds), living rooms/dens often become gyms (and even classrooms and second offices), while patios, decks and yards become the only respite available from overused indoor spaces — and an extension of our homes where we enjoy socially distant activities with family and friends.

The months spent at home have many of us ready to make some changes to our living space — if we haven’t done so already. With an eye on the bank account, you don’t have to sacrifice style for price. Simple cosmetic touches like a fresh coat of paint or color accents can provide a fresh start without breaking the bank.

throw rug or window covering, and then pulling an accent color from that item to use on an accent wall and instantly create a cohesive design.

Next, use a color that sits next to that accent color on the color wheel and lighten it up as much as you can for a trim or ceiling paint.“This really brings things together but not in a dramatic way,” she says.

Paint works for updating furniture and other household items, too. Interior designer Kayla Goldstein advises looking for secondhand items and revamping them with spray paint.

“I cannot tell you how many amazing finds I have found in thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets,” she says. “Almost anything has potential, and spray paint is phenomenal in bringing it out. You can find items for $30 or less and spruce them up and reimagine them.”

She advises investing in good-quality picture frames so you can dress up your walls with inexpensive artwork and photos, even creating your own gallery wall for a glam look.

Paint “Never underestimate the power of paint, especially if you’re willing to do it yourself,” says Cristina Miguelez, a remodeling specialist for home remodeling website Fixr. “You can paint everything.”

Miguelez loves budget decorating and appreciates the versatility of paint, including countertop paint, appliance paint, floor paint, and wall and ceiling paint. She suggests choosing one focal point in a room, such as a great

Details Paying attention to details can have big impact. Consider replacing kitchen and bathroom cabinet hardware, like knobs and draw pulls, with a fresh, affordable alternative. Many of these accents start at a few dollars.

Designer and Realtor James Judge recommends adding trim to your walls to enhance your space. For example, you can choose wainscoting for a classic look or add a grid pattern using basic 1-by-2-foot panels from a local hardware store.

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“It’s a great way to make the space visually appealing,” says Judge, noting the whole project takes a few hours and costs under $100.

Throw rugs and runners can add visual appeal to the floor and warm up your place.

Lighting can add oomph as well. Judge recommends adding wall sconces in an office or bedroom to make the space cozier without adding clutter. Or simply replace lampshades. Also consider changing your light bulbs. “Sometimes we have a light that’s too blue and yellow would make the room cozier, or the opposite,” says Goldstein. “Make sure your light bulbs are light enough and the right degree of warmth for the use of the room.”

the main color scheme of the room or add a bold pop of color that perhaps opposes the color scheme.

You can rotate decor accents as needed, being mindful to limit clutter. Add festive seasonal touches to your space like different pillows, blankets, candles, table decor, table runners, placemats and more. Even though these items aren’t permanent, they add personality and allow you to experiment with colors, textures and patterns in small amounts.

These creative interior design updates are quick, easy and inexpensive yet impactful.

Keeping your home decor refreshed and up to date will help you fall in love with your home all over again.

Accents When it comes to accents like throw pillows, decide whether you want them to blend with

Above photo: Adding wall art is an affordable, appealing way to update your home decor.

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I was selected to join the Covid-19 Mobility Team and went from an out-patient department, where risk of infectious disease is low, straight to the “front line.” As a physical therapist, I am accustomed to assisting patients rehabilitate from significant injuries, illnesses or surgeries to regain their mobility and strength, such as learning to walk and performing daily tasks. This, however, was much different for me, as many patients battling Covid-19 feared that they might not live to see the day that they were discharged from the hospital.

I always try to keep a positive attitude and give patients extra hope. I would often say things like, “Every step you take is one step closer to going home,” or “You’re on the road to recovery.” Patients and colleagues often ask how I keep a positive attitude. The answer is: I don’t take life for granted.

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was already always out and about. I work in this community. I’ve lived in this community for 27 years. For a while now, I’ve just decided to go out and pick up plastic bottles along the [Tackapausha] Preserve area.

Since March, I have made it a weekly thing. It is my Monday morning project.

I have a setup in my car. I have gloves and garbage bags and a grabber to pick up litter. I care a lot about my community. I care about the quality of life here.

The most litter I have seen at one time was 147 plastic bottles, and I thought, “I can’t leave this here.”

Sometimes I go with a friend or a smalgroup. Sometimes I go with my dog. I have some hotspots that I know will usually have a lot of litter from the weekends. Around the preserve area, Clark Street, Washington Avenue Park, those all seem to be hotspot areas.

I’ve had some support from my neighbors. I think it gets appreciated.

I’m a big proponent of recycling. I try not to litter. I have great pride in my surroundings and I tend to think just a small act of kindness is just to pick it up and get rid of it.

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I used to love working at my family's garden in the back with my grandpa, so when I found out about this opportunity right across the street from my house, I jumped at it. I mean, I would be getting paid to do something I already love to do.

It was the first job I ever had. It’s the first job many of us get, and it prepares us for the workforce.

Now I’m 21 and work as the market manager. I supervise the younger employees, set up the market every Saturday and deal with customer service.

With the new Covid rules, I have to remind people to stay in their cars while we prepare their baskets.

This experience has helped me focus on my community and help those who might otherwise be unable to afford these organic foods. We have many seniors living on fixed incomes that come every week for all the produce we have here.

By coming out here, you support our local youth and our local farmers. You’re eating well while fueling our economy.

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So, the holiday of Simchat Torah falls on the weekend of Oct. 10 to 11. This marks the end of the annual cycle of weekly Torah readings and the beginning of the new cycle. It is generally celebrated by dancing. We cannot do this during the pandemic.

So we planned to give out hoola-hoops and have the children dance in the hoops and keep separate from one another, healthy and safe from Covid.

During Sukkot, a fall festival that focuses on eating in a sukkah that is filled with fruits and vegetables, we had to think what to do. So we built a sukkah and attached it to a car and drove it around the neighborhood, stopping at people’s homes. People would come out of their homes, sanitize, and stop in to the sukkah to say a prayer and a have a bite to eat, all individually.

On the high holidays, in September, we held services on the beach to allow people to be comfortable outdoors. We handed out flip-flops and beach chairs. The weather was glorious and the services were very special and spiritual.

We always say, next year in Jerusalem. This year, we thought about what we might do next year. We now say, next year in Jerusalem — on the beach!

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Salvatore Giordano, 81, of Port Washington, died on April 12. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and a selfemployed house painter for 35 years. He loved traveling and dancing with his wife of 51 years, Marion, as well as gardening, watching a ball game and spending time with friends and family.

Sal was predeceased by wife Marion (Cavaliere) and parents Mario and Margaret Giordano. He was survived by his brother, John (Theresa) Giordano, daughters Laura (Thomas) Granath, Lisa Giordano and Kristi (Nicholas) Casesa, grandchildren Chris (Jeanette), Peter, Ashley, Marie, Megan and Ava and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held at Holy Rood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, with a memo to Billy Fischer Pediatric Cancer Research Fund, would be appreciated.

Ellen Windhurst, of Freeport, died on Sept. 28. She was the beloved wife of the late John E. Windhurst, loving mother of Paul, Glen, Eric, Mark and the late David.

She was also survived by six grandchildren. Reposing was held at the Hungerford & Clark Inc., Funeral Home on Oct. 1.

Funeral services were held at the Christ Lutheran Church. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Cora Blount Cora Blount, of Freeport, died on Sept.

14. She was a retired home health aide.

She was the devoted wife of the late Thomas, Sr., beloved mother of Jacqueline Blout-Troy, Ronald C., Steven, Yvonne and the late Thomas, Jr., dear grandmother of three and great grandmother of five.

Funeral services were held on Sept. 25 at the Zion Cathedral, in Freeport. Interment Calverton National Cemetery.

Bernadette Curry Bernadette Curry, 72, of Freeport, died on Oct. 1. She was the beloved wife of the late John Curry, loving mother of Mary (Patrick Gallagher), Jennifer and Katie Curry, cherished grandmother of Kristina and James Curry and Evan CurryTeda and dear sister of Mary Ellen Healy, Rhoda Geoghegan, Regina Healy and Patricia Luna. Visitations will be held on Friday, Oct. 9, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Hungerford & Clark Inc., Funeral Home.

Funeral mass will then be held at 10:30 a.m. at the Our Holy Redeemer R.C. Church. Cremation Private.

Gus Fountas Gus Fountas, of North Bellmore, died on Oct. 6. He was the former proprietor of the Colony Diner, in East Meadow. He was the beloved husband of Connie and dear brother of John Fountas, Georgia

Strifas, Paula Voukoudis and the late Leonidas Fountas. He was also survived by many loving family members and friends. Visitation and funeral services were held at the St. Demetrios G. O. Church, in Merrick, N.Y. Interment Greenfield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to St. Demetrios G.O. Church would be appreciated.

Christopher Dean Christopher Dean, of Freeport, died on Oct. 7. He was the beloved son of Charles and the late Sebina, loving brother of Daniel (Jennifer), Kevin and the late Charles Jr. (Carolyn) and dear uncle of Zachary, Shannon, Kelly, Erin, Sean and Angela. He was also survived by many other family members. Visitations were private. Funeral mass was held at the Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions to NAMI.org would be appreciated.

held at the Our Holy Redeemer RC Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery.

Mary Vetere Mary T. Vetere, of Freeport, died on Oct. 10. She was a retired waitress for the Imperial Dinner. She was the beloved wife of Joseph, devoted mother of Richard (Dorri), Gina Vetere-Reddock and April (Ryan) McLeod, loving grandmother of Richie, Anthony, Nicholas, Arianna, Jaden McLeod, Mia McLeod, Michaela McLeod and Lea Maria Reddock, fond daughter of the late Carmine and Josephine DeSanto and dear sister of Anne (Mike) Petitto and the late Thomas DeSanto. Visitations were held at the Word of Life Church, in Freeport. Interment Pinelawn Memorial Park.

Timothy Gorry Timothy J. Gorry, of Freeport, died on Oct. 8. He was a retired broadcasting engineer for NBC. He was the beloved husband of Lorraine and the late Margaret, loving father of Mary Hall, Timothy, Maggie and Denis, dear grandfather of three and fond brother of Terry, Tracey Schroder, Maryellen Kennedy and Betsy White. He was also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass was

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO ELECTRIC USERS PSC No. 9 Electricity SUPPLEMENTAL TYPE: CANC Village of Freeport SUPPLEMENT NO: 8 INITIAL EFFECTIVE DATE: 6/18/2020 (Issued in compliance with Commission Order issued and effective June 15, 2020 in Case 19E-0538) CANCELLATION OF TARIFF AMENDMENTS IN CASE 19-E-0538 By order of the Public Service Commission, State of New York, issued and effective June 15, 2020 in Case 19-E-0538, the following tariff amendments have been cancelled, effective June 18, 2020:

Third Revised Leaves Nos. 59, 62, 64 Fourth Revised Leaf No. 57 Fifth Revised Leaves Nos. 58, 60 Issued by: Al Livingston, Jr., Superintendent of Electric Utilities Inc. Village of Freeport, Freeport, New York 123498

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS OWNER TRUSTEE OF THE RESIDENTIAL CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES TRUST V-D, Plaintiff against GERARD JEAN-ANTOINE A/K/A GERARD JEANANTOINE A/K/A GERARD J. ANTOINE; MAJORIE JEAN-ANTOINE A/K/A MARJORIE DAV JEANANTOINE A/K/A MARJORY DAVID A/K/A MARJORY C. DAVID, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on March 5, 2020.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 27th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Incorporated Village of Freeport, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Said premises known as 276 Babylon Turnpike, Freeport, N.Y. 11520.

(Section: 55, Block: 352, Lot: 517).

Approximate amount of lien $ 235,431.39 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 605551-19.

Ellen Durst, Esq., Referee.

Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 123180 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

LEGAL NOTICE SITE PLAN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2020 NOTICE IS HEREBY given that a TELECONFERENCE Public Hearing will be held before the Site Plan Review Board on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at 7:00 P.M., on Site Plan applications as they appear on the calendar; public comment invited. The Board will commence at 6:00 P.M. to discuss cases not requiring a public hearing; open to the public, no public comment.

INTERESTED PROPERTY OWNERS and other persons should appear at the above time to have questions answered and to voice opinions.

To join the Zoom Meeting on October 27, 2020, please visit https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/85255300765?pwd=ZXd WNDRQUG9ta0hjOFVxcU NDU29hdz09 Meeting ID: 852 5530 0765 Passcode: 191438 Dial by your location 1 929 205 6099 US NY SP-3409 - 157 W Merrick Road, Section 64/Block 114/Lot 128. Business B. Elks Plaza, LLC. Construct 444 sq. ft. rear addition, 51 sq. ft. addition along drive thru lane with interior and exterior alterations.

SP-3418- 130 Dehnhoff Avenue, Section 55/Block 245/Lot 35. Residence A. Mary Bryant. Construct 462 sq. ft. garage.

SP-3424 - 497 North Main Street, Section 55/Block 402/Lot 355.

Service Business. GF & A Holding Corp. Alteration to existing 1-sory building to accommodate used car dealership 44’ x 48’.

SP-3425 - 497 North Main Street, Section 55/Block 402/Lot 355.

Service Business. GF & A Holding Corp. Construct 14.9’ x 36.2’ rear addition & 13.11’ x 31.9’ side addition.

123496 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Meeting of the Board of Trustees’ of the Incorporated Village of Freeport scheduled for Thursday, October 22, 2020 has been RESCHEDULED to Monday, October 19, 2020 at 6:30 P.M in the Municipal Building, Main Conference Room, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York.

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LEGAL NOTICE NASSAU - INDEX NO.: 009948-2013 - SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS. Plaintiff designates NASSAU COUNTY as the place of trial based upon the location of the premises herein described having tax map Section 55, Block K, Lot 138 AND 139, ROOSEVELT, NY, County of Nassau - STRATEGIC REALTY FUND, LLC, PLAINTIFF, -againstRUBEN GERMAN MONTENEGRO, if living, and if he be dead, any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or generally or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to

be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirsat-law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through, or under them and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs-at-law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff, KENSINGTON REALTY DEVELOPMENT LLC, RAFFERTY SPECIALTY FINANCE COMPANY, LLC, MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC. (MERS), AS NOMINEE FOR SUNTRUST MORTGAGE INC., TYRELL EDWARDS, ROMELL EDWARDS, CYNTHIA TORRES, SHAWNA EDWARDS, NASSAU COUNTY CLERK, NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants, persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the premises, described in the complaint, DEFENDANTS. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this Summons and Complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered against you and you can lose your home.

Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the

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StudentS and Staff at the Woodward Children’s Center celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month last Friday.

Woodward overcomes Covid-19 challenges continued from front page to switch, because baseball represents opportunity for young people in the Dominican Republic.

“Baseball is known as your ticket off the island,” Rodriguez explained. “If you can go pro, you can earn money and help your family back home.”

Kilome was signed as a free agent by the Philadelphia Phillies at age 17 in 2013.

He made his professional debut with the Golf Coast Phillies minor league team in 2014.

He was traded to the Mets in 2018, at age 23, and this August he made his major league debut.

Students were curious not only about Kilome’s career, but also about how he felt playing the most recent season amid the coronavirus pandemic.

“It’s not the same without the fans there,” he said, “but you know that they’re still out there watching you on TV, so you have to do your best.”

About 50 percent of the 80 students who attend Woodward have opted for the remote-learning-only model. And the school has had to make major changes to adhere to local and state regulations.

Colucci said classrooms were gutted and furniture was removed to ensure social distancing, with five students per room. The classrooms were also fitted with flat-screen TVs so students and teachers in school and at home could stay connected.

Like other schools around the nation, Woodward designated one-way hallways to avoid crowding when moving around the school.

Although it has been a challenge to acclimate everyone to the new normal, Colucci said she has been grateful how students, staff members and parents have adapted to overcome new challenges.

“I remember when we first closed down in March and thought it was only going to last two days,” Colucci said. “Then two days turned into two weeks, then two months, and then we were just waiting until we could finally see each other again.”

When the staff was finally able to reunite, Colucci said, everyone was relieved and happy to be together.

After the spring semester, the school used its summer program to work out issues to be able to reopen in September, including ensuring students had the proper supplies for its many vocational programs.

Ingino said that while the pandemic caused hardships for the school, it also brought the community together like never before. Now students start each day sharing stories and taking part in icebreakers with their classmates, in person and online.

“Everyone’s grown closer together, and it’s proof of how strong our community is,” Ingino said. “We’re hoping that events like our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration continue to strengthen our bonds.”

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YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated:

an Order of the Hon. Thomas A. Adams, a Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, dated March 4, 2020 and filed with the Nassau County Clerk together with the supporting papers thereon. This is an action to foreclose a mortgage held by Plaintiff on the premises known as Section 55, Block K, Lot

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Roach & Lin, P.C. F/K/A Peter T. Roach & Associates, P.C., attorney for Plaintiff, 6901 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 240, Syosset, NY 11791. Tel: 516-938-3100.

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, AS TRUSTEE FOR CIT MORTGAGE LOAN TRUST, 2007-1, Plaintiff against MARIE BIENVENU; CARL BIENVENU; VICKY BIENVENU; PEGGY BIENVENU, et al Defendant(s).

Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on September 25, 2017.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 27th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York.

Said premises known as 19 West Roosevelt Avenue, Roosevelt, N.Y. 11575.

(Section: 55, Block: 427, Lot: 50, 51, 52 & 253).

Approximate amount of lien $ 563,243.45 plus interest and costs.

Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale.

Index No. 009997-13.

Justin Perri, Esq., Referee.

Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 For sale information, please visit www.auction.com or call 800-280-2832 123178

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Q. We have a situation where our new house was finished but our contractor didn’t get any inspections.

Now we can’t get our certificate of occupancy. We replaced our house after Hurricane Sandy, and because it’s taller, it needed sprinklers. The contractor died and left no paperwork or permits for us. The plumber seems to have retired and left the state. We’re scrambling to figure this out. The building inspector is trying to help, Ask The and says we need all the Architect plumbing and electrical inspections, which means getting a new plumber and an electrician, who we located and is helping by giving us his sign-off, which we understand is through a private agency. We don’t understand why there’s a private agency instead of our building department. Don’t they give electric permits? The onte eeper hard part seems to be the sprinklers in our ceilings.

Our architect, who drew the plans and showed the sprinkler head locations, says he can’t sign the affidavit the inspector needs without a sprinkler test, and nobody knows who installed the sprinkler plumbing. What can we do to get this over with?

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The contractor, may he rest in peace, as with all contractors, had an obligation to get inspections when working in your municipality under your permit. He also had an obligation to make certain the permit was in the owner’s possession and that they were working with copies to protect the original documents, which are as valuable as the closing papers on your home.

The new plumber you’ll hire needs to get his name and license number registered with your municipality as the plumber of record, and hopefully knows how the sprinkler system works and can test it for the architect to see and approve. I’m always amazed that authorities who grant permits and issue licenses to plumbers and electricians don’t require those two professionals to sign their own name to their own work, just like any proud, licensed craftsperson should do. Instead, the same municipality makes it necessary for an engineer or architect, who had nothing to do with the installation, make a written statement that the system was installed to code and works correctly. So if the system fails, the plumber who installed the sprinklers walks away and the municipality points its finger at the architect or engineer when insurance inspectors step in to try to diminish the insurance payout and collect funds by suing the architect/engineer in order to settle your insurance claim.

Architects and engineers don’t install or maintain building components. This particular procedure was purposely made complicated to avoid responsibility but to make it look like you’re protected, which is also why municipalities ask for a private agency to do your electrical inspection.

They know that electrical work is a contributor to fire and avoid that responsibility, too. Good luck! © 2020 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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I wondered why we see more demonizing than discussing; why what the media calls “debates” are really more like serial assertions, leaving essential questions undiscussed. Then I considered why elected officials of all stripes need each other. Why can’t we disagree without being disagreeable? What lessons are we teaching our children?

Democrats are criticized for reliance on government for progressive social policies and infrastructure funding.

Republicans want to cut taxes and reduce government. But infrastructure is needed to provide the platforms that Republicans expect for entrepreneurs to succeed. No millionaire or billionaire can legitimately claim that he or she did it alone. They, and certainly those who helped them, were most likely educated in public schools, drove to work on public roads, relied on police and firefighters, and used publicly licensed airwaves to communicate.

They took for granted that they could eat safe foods and breathe clean air. In other words, entrepreneurs succeed by using facilities and systems funded by the taxes they don’t want to pay.

Many anti-government types acknowledge this when they talk about “giving back” in recognition of the advantages society provided them. Far too often, though, these tax-deductible charitable contribu-

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tions serve as “voluntary taxation,” supporting personal priorities instead of the public ones that should be funded by taxes.

And there are notable problems that result from too little government involvement: an inadequate and inequitable health care system, a lack of pandemic preparedness, rampant racism, financial meltdowns, unprotected water and produce, and cities and towns that are ravaged by hurricanes and forest fires.

We suffer from too much focus on individual freedoms and not enough on collective responsibility.

This doesn’t mean that government is the answer to every problem — or that business and the market are the sources of all wisdom. There are proper functions for government and proper functions for the market, and ignoring the unique missions of either usually leads to difficulty. The market seeks profit maximization, the public seeks safety and assurances and each balances the other.

Over time, disparate groups around the world have peacefully reached agreements on issues as diverse as the Law of the Sea treaty, international telecommunications, air traffic control, the calendar and time zones, to name just a few. In each case, all gained through compromise. They built on the unique characteristics of cooperation and tolerance.

e need leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base.

These examples give me hope that differing points of view can find common cause in the highly inefficient use of tax revenues. On Long Island, for example, we have some 900 taxing authorities, each with a board and administrative structure. Think of the numerous towns and villages in our two counties, and the school, water, sewer and library districts that serve our population of 2.8 million.

The challenges ahead are too large for either the government or the market to solve by themselves. Energy uses and sources, unconstrained financial instruments and natural disasters like rising seas are greater than either sector can handle alone.

We need less anger and attitude. Instead we need committed leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base, and an informed citizenry prepared to debate them in order to bring all sides together to address common problems with common sense.

And we, the public, should commit ourselves to elect new representatives when those in office are more committed to noise than negotiation. Only when this happens — when we can debate without shouting, and disagree without being disagreeable — can we begin to spend tax dollars more wisely on the highest priorities, and not continue to borrow from the next generation.

Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University.

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illions of Americans seem to be manifesting what has been called “insane” behavior: They keep doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different and better result. They keep flouting coronavirus regulations, and, even though such behavior has killed an outrageous number of Americans, they still expect a different outcome for themselves. They are surprised when they get sick.

In the midst of a RAndI surging pandemic, kReIss they won’t wear a simple mask, even as the highly contagious virus sweeps across the country.

They continue circulating the same lies about Covid-19 that have challenged the medical community from the beginning.

These lies, minimizing the threat of the disease, undermine epidemiologists and embolden people to take risks that may land them in the ICU. Even though people at the White House are dropping like flies, those loyal to President Trump don’t see the necessity of a course correction in White House corona-

virus protocols. They are still ready to attend Trump’s mask-optional rallies without social distancing, even after people have gotten sick and died after such public events. Just ask Herman Cain.

Millions think it’s OK to move about in public without observing the basic safety precautions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

They have no problem with sitting within spitting distance of the speaker at the podium. Witness the president’s unmasked children sitting in the audience at the first debate.

I still see people without masks in local stores. They apparently believe that if Covid-19 isn’t a hoax, then at worst it’s no big deal, and in Trump’s case it’s “a blessing in disguise.” So, no worries.

And why should they fret? The president of the United States isn’t worried.

Even after testing positive, after suffering various clinical symptoms of Covid-19, having at least two episodes of low oxygen levels and spiking a fever, he is champing at the bit to hold rallies and even an in-person second debate with Joe Biden.

At press time, the White House was refusing to release his updated Covid-19 test results. These aren’t his tax returns;

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this is life and death. He was a one-man source of contagion, with more than 30 people and counting in his inner and extended circle falling ill with the disease.

It hasn’t been determined who is Patient One in the White House cluster, but Trump is doing nothing to urge contact tracing or rigorous testing.

Even sick, he insisted on that notorious joy ride around Walter Reed Army Medical Center, exposing everyone in the presidential SUV to the virus. In his widely mocked “Covita” appearance from a White House balcony, looking like your generic dictator, he insisted he was cured. It was like a miracle.

Actually, it was ill-advised and seemingly delusional.

With Donald Trump, there is absolutely no learning curve, and on some level, that’s the worst thing about him. He doesn’t learn, he doesn’t evolve, he doesn’t get enlightened, he doesn’t ever apologize for his mistakes.

He could get lucky and survive, but as we went to press, he should be in isolation, according to many medical experts. Nevertheless, he insists he is fine, and is going about his business, often without a mask and without observing social distancing.

nd Trump hinted that the Gold Star military families might have gotten him sick.

He has learned nothing from this bout with Covid-19.

The novel coronavirus has brought about a novel realization. The president is unable to learn from his blunders and misapprehensions because he cannot acknowledge making mistakes. He never regrets; he never apologizes. Bad outcomes are always someone else’s fault.

In the case of his Covid-19, he hinted that the Gold Star families he greeted at the White House might have gotten him sick.

But he may have known he was positive for the virus before he received the military families in the White House, with few masks in sight. How could he not spread the infection he carried? In an interview, he said the Gold Star families love to touch him and kiss him. Some, I imagine, may pay a price for that privilege.

In the criminal justice system, someone who can’t learn from his mistakes is known as a repeat offender. Repeat offenders in the time of Covid are those who keep walking through this viral fire without expecting to get burned.

I must be insane, too, because I fully hoped that a chastened president might express thanks for his recovery and then embrace all the Covid-19 precautions that would keep the people around him safe.

Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.”

Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me of how our nation’s deep political divisions now seem to define our daily discourse. Just in the past few years, the political trenches have become that much deeper and, sadly, the “debate” is that much more indecorous.

What can we do to stem the excesses of partisanship, which I believe are RoBeRT A. infecting our politisCoTT cal process and the ability to make sound decisions on the most critical issues affecting our society? Think about the resistance to wearing masks and respecting social distancing.

After the storekeeper’s comment, I began wondering why it seems that Republicans and Democrats can’t work together; why politics involves divisiveness, damning and distortion of the truth; why so many seem relentlessly opposed but not engaged.

The certitude they show reveals no moral anguish about critical issues, like immigration, which must be reformed if we are to admit the talent we need at all levels.

Why can’t we work together?

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died while spreading the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths.

It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one.

Screenings and treatments, however, are down dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Breast imaging has dropped by 62 percent, genetic counseling by 26 percent, breast surgery by 21 percent, and as of August, new cancer diagnoses by 52 percent, research shows.

Medical experts are urging women to be screened and keep up any treatments and surgeries.

Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body.

The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for women with histories of breast cancer in their families.

Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the breast or in the underarm area.

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In June 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Get Screened, No Excuses Law, which gives public employees four hours of paid leave per year for breast cancer screening and eliminates such obstacles as co-payments and annual deductibles. The measure also requires 210 hospitals and clinics to offer extended hours for screenings to help women who have difficulty scheduling mammograms during a typical 9-to-5 workday.

Screening is among the most important ways to prevent breast cancer, but there are other actions you can take to reduce your risk of developing it. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a woman who exercises four hours per week reduces her risk. Eating a low-fat, nutritious diet can help. A diet high in fat increases the risk by triggering the hormone estrogen, which fuels tumor growth.

So fill your plate with plenty of fruits and vegetables.

Compared with non-drinkers, women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk. Those who have two to five drinks daily, however, have about 1½ times the risk of women who don’t drink.

According to the women’s breast-feeding advocacy group La Leche League International, and the New York State Department of Health, studies confirm

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letters Supporting Judy Griffin To the Editor: I wish to express my support for the re-election of State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin in the 21st Assembly District. During the past two years that Griffin has been in office, she has followed through with her promise to be the voice of all of her constituents, without regard to party affiliation.

Griffin promised to fight to

bring funding to the district, and she has delivered. She sought and secured federal funding for child care facilities, school supplies and personal protective equipment for essential front-line workers. More important, during these challenging times, she has helped small businesses navigate governmental bureaucracy. She has assisted small business owners in the community in reopening because she understands that small businesses are the lifeblood of our community.

Griffin has also been a reliable source, guiding constituents

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The American Cancer Society says that new technology to fight breast cancer is emerging, and that modern medicine’s understanding of the risk factors is also improving. Consulting with your doctor and being vigilant about your health are the most important actions that a woman can take.

The key is awareness. Know your body, and know your risks. Prevention and early detection are the best weapons in the battle against breast cancer.

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at Foye, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has said that service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North could be reduced by as much as 50 percent — and bus and subway service by 40 percent — in the coming months if the MTA does not receive $12 billion in federal aid. At the same time, fares could go up by more than the scheduled 4 percent next year.

In other words, there would be substantially less service for more money. And those cuts would not only leave many commuters seethLarrY ing, but could also Penner create further financial and safety risks for the MTA and its passengers.

Significant service cuts or fare hikes require a public hearing process. As a recipient of Federal Transit Administration funding, the MTA must comply with federal Title VI and other civil rights guidelines. Service cuts cannot have an adverse impact on minority, low-income and physically challenged communities.

The process would require a series of public hearings across the metropolitan

area, which would take the MTA several months. It would be subject to review by the FTA and the New York City and state governments.

Service reductions would require the MTA to update its FTA bus, subway and commuter rail fleet management plans.

The FTA would want to ensure that the MTA has the financial resources to maintain its equipment, so that rail cars can remain operational for their intended lifespan of 39 years, and buses, 14 years. But with such extensive reductions, several hundred to several thousand commuter and subway rail cars and buses would no longer be needed, and couldn’t simply be kept around as spare equipment.

The LIRR has a fleet of more than 1,150 cars, and Metro North, more than 1,260.

New York City Transit has 6,400 subway cars, and more than 5,700 buses operate in the city. The fleets are partially federally funded, and equipment that is no longer needed for passenger service as a result of service reductions would require the FTA’s permission to be temporarily mothballed in a safe and secure location, while still being maintained. That would defeat the goal of cost savings.

Another option would be to transfer

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equipment that is no longer needed to another transit agency. The paperwork alone involved in this process would take several months, and, once the transfer is completed, if ridership increases significantly or parts of the fleet need to be replaced, additional equipment would not be readily available.

The MTA could also purchase the excess federally funded equipment from the FTA, basing its value on depreciation. The MTA would then be free to sell the surplus equipment and keep the proceeds. And it could retire any equipment that has already reached the end of its intended lifespan.

But this, too, could lead to a shortage of equipment down the road.

Most important, as far as commuters are concerned, a major reduction in LIRR service would go directly against promised increases in that service: new trains for the New York Islanders’ arena at Belmont Park, starting next October; a 40 percent increase in rush-hour service when the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track is completed in December 2022; the addition of 24 trains per hour during peak times in support of the $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, also scheduled for December 2022;

eductions could leave commuters seething and increase costs for the agency.

Letters through any issue or hardship during the Covid-19 crisis, whether it was holding PSE&G LI accountable for its delay in repairing service or ensuring that the cost of PPE for dental procedures wouldn’t be a financial burden for patients. Griffin’s record demonstrates that she is someone you can count on to advocate for you, especially in these challenging times.

DEBRA SIEGEL Rockville Centre

Defending our rights To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “We could use a little old-school politics right now” (Oct. 1-7): I was saddened to read that some of the people who responded to Brinton’s previous column, “A maddening tale of two presidencies” (Sept. 17-23), resorted to name-calling.

I am also the child of a World War II Navy veteran. I am retired from the FDNY, which I served proudly for 26 years. I also have been involved with multiple charitable endeavors, along with many of my friends. We have delivered supplies and toys (more than 100,000) to areas coping with the aftermath of hurricanes in the U.S. since Katrina in 2005. I believe in the Constitution, and I love the United States.

I support the police, and just as we were told after 9/11 that we should not judge all

and an increase in reverse-peak service on all branches by the end of that year.

The MTA board of directors has a legal and fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of both commuters and taxpayers. We need to make sure that Foye details all of the potential costs and challenges of the changes he has in mind with the board as well as elected officials at all levels of government before he proceeds with those cuts.

And Long Islanders need to know how their daily commutes will change if the proposed cuts and fare hikes are implemented. How overcrowded will trains become? What will be the cost in time that commuters spend standing on platforms?

How will social distancing be maintained as the coronavirus pandemic drags on?

These are questions that all of us who use the LIRR and any other branches of the MTA should be asking.

To voice your opinions, write to Foye, at the MTA, 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10004, or LIRR President Phil Eng, at the LIRR, 4312 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Or record a comment for one of the MTA’s monthly board meetings, now being held on Zoom. For a schedule and instructions, go to www.mtaboardmeetings.

Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office for over three decades.

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Muslims by the actions of a few, we should not now judge all law enforcement officers by the actions of a few.

In Brinton’s most recent column, he wrote of Justice Ruth Ginsberg and her deep and abiding Jewish faith. Will the press now stand idly by if Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is bashed for practicing her Catholic faith by those on the left? The First Amendment clearly gives people the right to practice their religion, in addition to the right to free expression. Journalists have the choice to defend her constitutional rights or to pile on.

And if you believe that all people have equal First Amendment rights in our country, I challenge you to wear a Make America Great Again hat and walk through the Upper West Side, SoHo, Greenwich Village or nearly anywhere in New York City and see how far you get.

To Brinton, I say keep up the good work because, although I do not agree with most of what he writes, I enjoy and respect his conviction and will defend his First Amendment right to the press.

TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore

Time to ban fracking To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice has shown herself to be a true partner in helping to bring

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New York state and our country to 100 percent clean and renewable energy.

Indeed, her opposition to the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Port and her support for offshore wind is commendable. But our planet is rapidly heating up, making it urgent that we move off fossil fuels such as fracked gas.

I urge Rice to co-sponsor and actively work for the passage of the Fracking Ban Act (H.R. 5857). We need to ban hydraulic fracturing and stop any new fossil fuel infrastructure across our country.

JOSEPH VARON West Hempstead

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MTA will risk much if it cuts service and hikes fares

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