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Backyard Barbeque hosts joyful toy drive By REiNE BEtHANY rbethany@liherald.com

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BACkYARD BARBEquE Co-owNERs Kenny Ware, left, and Michael Toney ran their first toy drive on Sunday. State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, seated on Santa’s right, donated many of the toys. Mayor Robert Kennedy, to Santa’s left, supported the drive.

Since its establishment on the Nautical Mile in 2018, Backyard Barbeque, at 300 Woodcleft Ave., has invested its menu — and its customer care — with full-flavored inventiveness. The establishment displayed the same qualities in its first toy drive last Sunday. Co-owners Kenny Ware and Michael Toney, both in their early 30s, painted their big front windows with snowmen and Christmas trees. They neatly stacked their booths, tables and chairs against the

front wall, opening their space to accommodate a vending wagon with a popcorn machine at the end nearest the entrance door, and a sparkling Christmas tree in front of the broad mirror at the other end of the room. Near the pretty tree sat a bench occupied by Christopher Hines of Roosevelt, clad in a Santa outfit, his face nearly hidden behind a curling white mustache and beard. Behind him hung curtains with broad gold sequins and panels of red, green and white. Spilling away from the walls Continued on page 14

How Freeport schools are facing Omicron variant By REiNE BEtHANY rbethany@liherald.com

Several area schools abruptly switched to remote learning in the last week before the winter break in response to the rise of positive Covid-19 cases on Long Island since Thanksgiving. In Freeport, Woodward Children’s Center and De La Salle School both chose remote learning as of Monday. Freeport Public Schools have remained open, but students throughout the district readied their Chromebooks and Google Classroom protocols just in case. According to a Dec. 21 News 12 report, the rapid transmissibility

of the Omicron variant may be the main cause of the spike in Nassau County’s positive Covid tests to 10.32 percent. Suffolk County’s positivity rate has soared to 13.7 percent — numbers not seen since spring 2020, the early days of the pandemic in the New York metropolitan area. In Freeport, the case count at Woodward Children’s Center included two students and a staff member — but, according to Director Greg Ingino, the school had been Covid-free from reopening until last Friday, so the appearance of any positive cases at all triggered the precautionary measure of putting its 80 students on a remote basis starting

Monday. At De La Salle School on Pine Street, Principal Jeanmarie Becker said that only one student had tested positive last week. “We haven’t had it spread to any other student,” Becker said, “but out of abundance of caution for the rest of this week, we opted to go remote as of Dec. 20.” Becker said that De La Salle had seen no Covid-19 cases within the school during the past year and a half, so the appearance of even one case was a red flag. “I do feel that it’s spreading really quickly,” Becker said, “and I don’t want a whole family to be infected and sick, so best to be proactive rather than reactive.”

Both schools said they expected a return to in-person classes on Jan. 3. In the Freeport Public Schools, Superintendent Dr. Kishore Kuncham said that the few positive Covid-19 cases among its 6,900 students did not merit closure before starting the winter break on Dec. 24. “We’ve been monitoring

what’s going on in our region and also what’s going on in our schools,” Kuncham said, “and fortunately, the positivity rate in our schools, whether it’s students or staff, has been low — not even 1 percent . . . but we will continue to review how this is going to shape in the next several days, during the break and after the Continued on page 16

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Human Relations fundraiser raises hope teria to visually depict a “Freeport High School Current of Collective Hope.” The display provides a concrete symbol that together, people can make a difference in the lives of others. All of the funds from the Ripple of Hope initiative will be donated to the Association for the Children of Regnier Haiti for its needs. The Freeport High School Human Relations Club explores various issues of justice and human rights to promote the realization that students at Freeport High School can make a difference in the world. The goals of the club are to raise awareness of the marginalized and oppressed through activism and social awareness. Students participate in philanthropic fundraising activities and community service locally and globally.

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Students in the Freeport High School Human Relations Club have raised more than $1,000 for the Association for the Children of Regnier Haiti, a nonprofit organization founded by former Freeport student, Maryse Cadet. When a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the southwestern region of Haiti, it destroyed the ACR’s main building. Immediately, the organization was in need of latrines, a temporary kitchen, sheds for temporary schooling, school furniture, school supplies and food. Freeport High School Principal Ms. Gisselle Campbell-Ham brought it to the attention of the Human Relation Club in the hope they would be able to help. Club members were inspired to become changemakers by Robert F. Kennedy’s “ripple of hope” quote and began implementing the Ripple of Hope advocacy initiative within the high school. “In a time when our world is flooded with negativity, I am so moved and inspired by the humanitarian efforts of our amazing students,” said Freeport High School Principal Campbell-Ham. The club developed a fundraiser in which students were given a paper “drop” in exchange for a $1 donation. The paper drops are displayed as a wave on the wall in the high school’s cafe-

From leFt, members of the Freeport High School Human Relations Club, Gracelyn Jean-Baptiste, Anya Simon and Hope Coardes, helped raised funds for the Haitian nonprofit, Association for the Children of Regnier Haiti, by selling paper drops to students in which an impressive Current of Collective Hope was created on the wall in the school’s cafeteria.

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RVC Troop 163 welcomes first female Eagle Scout by mike smollins msmollins@liherald.com

Catherine Farrell made history when she became the first girl in Rockville Centre St. Agnes Troop 163 to earn the rank of Eagle Scout. “It feels really nice,” Farrell said. “It’s an accomplishment, and I’m really happy that I was able to do something and become part of history.” A 19-year-old resident of Freeport and a student at Adelphi University majoring in theater and tech, Farrell said she became interested in scouting after her brother, Joseph, 17, joined the Boy Scouts. She said it has taught her leadership skills and how to be a better communicator, while also giving her the self-confidence to be a leader. Troop 163 Scoutmaster Steve Bo explained that the troop started welcoming girls in March 2019, and divided into boy and girl scouts, but the 35 boys and 10 girls interact regularly and go on camping trips together. Bo said he was proud that Farrell became the first girl Eagle Scout in the Iroquois district, which encompasses southwestern Nassau County, and that more girls were following her lead. “We’re all very proud of her,” Bo said. “She’s worked hard, and with Covid in the mix, she would have attained the Eagle rank much earlier, but that really threw everyone for a loop. She was on a very tight time schedule given her age when she started.” Farrell was a Girl Scout for many years, she explained, but when the opportunity came to join a troop that was most-

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Catherine Farrell, seCond from left, became the first girl to earn the rank of Eagle Scout in Rockville Centre St. Agnes Troop 163. With her were, from left, Iroquois District Advancement Chair William Riley, Mayor Francis Murray and District Chair Denise Shields. ly boys and she had the chance to become an Eagle Scout, she decided to make the transition to Troop 163 when she was 17. She had to quickly and successfully rise through the ranks, and earn at least 21 merit badges, including the required badges such as first aid and fitness. She also had to complete an Eagle project, and chose to raise money outside Petco shops to fund equipment for cats at shelters to climb, crawl and sleep on. “She did great,” Bo said. “She did a nice job planning out the project and then

executing it, and then one of the interesting things about the Eagle projects is to watch how the scouts adapt as things change.” Bo added that Farrell is knowledgeable in many scouting skills, such as first aid and knots, and how meetings are run as well. Though she started when she was older, he said, that played to her advantage, because she was able to pick up on things quicker than some of the younger scouts. Farrell earned her Eagle rank in

Farrell said she was grateful to make history. November, but she decided to wait to have her Court of Honor ceremony until Joseph joins her as an Eagle Scout in about a year. Bo said there was some controversy when girls were first permitted to join the Boy Scouts of America, but he called the issue “overblown” and said that girls were integrating well. Farrell said she hoped to be a trailblazer for other potential female Eagle Scouts in the troop. “I’m hopeful others will follow,” she said. “I think it’s great that girls are able to have this opportunity as well.”

Christmas message from a Freeport pastor Rev. Phil Prestamo has pastored Cor- all that God wants to do for us. As the nerstone Church at 195 Pine Street for passage from John continues, “…That more than 20 years. Its former name was whoever believes in Him shall not perish, First Baptist Church of Freeport. Its but have eternal life.” The benefits of name was changed to Cor nerstone that type of response to the coming of Church upon its 120th anniversary in Jesus will stretch on forever and ever. The beauty of Christmas is that it is May 2015. Its website is cornerstonefreealso a message of hope. God port.org. broke into our world one The message of Christtime, in order to provide for mas is a message of love the redemption of humanity, from the very heart of God. but that doesn’t mean His The Apostle John put it this love and care were only oneway in his gospel, “For God time events. In fact, His love so loved the world that He and care are boundless. And gave His one and only Son…” while Jesus’ beginnings (John 3:16). The birth of were in a humble stable, He Jesus was a declaration of lives now in glory and majesthe greatness of God’s love ty at the right hand of God. for humanity. It was the Because He is exalted to supernatural God breaking glory, He is able to deal with into the natural world to diswhatever the struggles are play His love for one and all. eveRend that we might face in this But it is also a message of life. Whether it is the ongoredemption. Jesus came to hil Restamo ing Covid crisis, life controlbe the Savior of the world, ling addictions, social justice but the reason a savior was issues, or the million other necessary was the human inclination to turn away from God and go things we struggle with in this day and our own way. Jesus wasn’t born in a pal- time, the baby in the manger is God’s mesace, but in a stable. He didn’t come to lord sage of hope to humanity. It is God proit over humanity, but to lay down His life viding for our greatest need, redemption, in service to humanity. He allowed His with the ongoing promise to provide for deity to be covered by human flesh and all our other needs as well. Jesus’ birth, life, death and resurrection are together died as the atoning sacrifice for our sin. This requires a response of faith on God’s provision to heal and transform our part. We give gifts at Christmas in every struggle we face. The message delivered to the shepimitation of the gift God has given to us of His Son. But His gift to us must be herds when Jesus was born was, “Peace received in faith. That means we must on earth, good will to all.” My wish for all recognize our need for Him and allow His of Freeport is that we might all know this Spirit to penetrate our hearts. As the love that gave so greatly, that we might hymn declares, “Let every heart prepare have eternal life. And, as we experience Him room.” If we open ourselves to Him His love that His peace will fill our hearts in this way, we will find that the gift of a and transform our lives. God bless you all son on Christmas is only the beginning of and Merry Christmas.

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lEO F. GIBlYN School family members attended a Parent University to learn how to support their child’s literacy learning at home.

Roll out the red carpet for literacy at Giblyn School Leo F. Giblyn School students and their families, in the Freeport School District, celebrated literacy by attending a Roll Out the Red Carpet for Literacy event. While the students attended Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) Storytime with teachers, their parents attended a Parent University focused on the importance of literacy. During the sessions, they learned how to support their child’s literacy learning at home. In addition, they attended a session where they learned how to help reduce their child’s stress and anxiety. This all coincided with Spirit Week at Giblyn, where students arrived in their fanciest clothes with their favorite books to walk the red carpet.

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The FreeporT high School Chorale performed at the Dec. 8 Freeport Board of Education Meeting.

The Dec. 8 Freeport Public Schools’ Board of Education meeting was full of holiday cheer and astounding congratulations for the academic and athletic excellence of Freeport’s high school students. Opening the meeting, Freeport High School Principal Giselle Campbell-Ham introduced the Caprice String Ensemble, who performed a holiday classical piece, followed by the first live performance of the Freeport High School Select Chorale under the expert direction of Ms. Monique Campbell-Retzlaff. The Chorale performed three beautiful holiday pieces, helping to spread cheer to those attending the meeting. The board members and administrators then recognized the top 10 students of the Class of 2022, the Freeport High School girls varsity tennis team. The board also lauded Freeport High School girls volleyball coach Eleanore Barry and cross-country coach Charles Gilreath, who both were named Conference Coach of the Year in their respective sports. Board members and administrators introduced each student in the top 10 to the audience and highlighted their accomplishments. The district congratulates the Class of 2022 top 10: valedictorian Elise Smith, salutatorian Karina Rios, Vanessa Mendoza (3), Keyla Romero (4), Sameerah Lawal (5), Brenna Igneri (6), Bryant Pena (7), Gilbert Rosario Acevedo (8), Arianna Martinez (9) and Jillian Igneri (10).

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kishore Kuncham expressed his appreciation to the students for being hardworking individuals. “We are proud to recognize our top 10 of 2022. Who they are and all they have accomplished in their time at Freeport Public Schools is truly amazing,” said Dr. Kuncham. “They have excelled on so many levels and this is just the beginning of their lives. There is much more to come from them.” Following the academic achievements of Freeport’s students, the board of education and administration then recognized the Freeport girls varsity tennis team and head coach Jennifer Lawlor for being Conference champions, having an undefeated 14-0 record for the season, being named a New York Scholar-Athlete team and having three All-County players. “We are so pleased at the dedication and discipline of our student-athletes,” said Dr. Kuncham. “The girls varsity tennis team is a source of great pride for our district and their achievements this season are truly an inspiration.” The district congratulates the Freeport High Schools girls varsity tennis team: Amanda Abreu Bueno, Tatiana Arieta, Naomi Belgrave, Sarah Boco, Clohie Clarke, Isabelle Edmond, Emilie Goez, Naya Hall, Nia Hall, Maria Hernandez, Deja McCurty-Ott, Bryana Quiros, Yomara Ramirez Vasquez and Delaney Sewer.

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Zumba for adults From 6:30-7:30 p.m., move your body to great music while burning calories and having fun! Through the library via Zoom. Contact the ASK Department, (516) 379-3274, or ask@freeportlibrary.info.

Ugly sweater weather at the library From 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., until Dec. 31, it’s sweater weather! But not just any sweater, UGLY SWEATER! Come to the Freeport Memorial Library any time it is open, wearing your ugliest “family friendly” holiday sweater! We will take your picture, post it on our Ugly Sweater Board, and then staff and patrons will vote between January 4 and 8 – most votes wins a prize! For all ages. Contact Youth Services, (516) 379-3274 or youthservices@ freeportlibrary.info. NOTE: The library hours will be o a.m. to 1 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 30 Zumba Gold for adults From 9:30-10:30 a.m., courtesy of the Freeport Memorial Library, join a workout that combines cardio, muscle conditioning, balance and flexibility, while increasing your energy level at a lower intensity. For the Go to Meeting link, contact Maryellen Cantanno, (516) 379-3274, or mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

Saturday, Dec. 25 Merry Christmas! Library closed

Monday, Dec. 27 Drumming for adults From 7-8 p.m., George Schultze, professional drummer, will conduct this class and explain the benefits of drumming. It is a great way to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety while meeting others. Class size is limited. Registration is necessary. Register online by emailing Maryellen Cantanno at mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info, by phone at (516) 379-3274, or in person at the ASK Desk.

Tuesday, Dec. 28 Winter wonderland story time and crafts From 10-10:45 a.m., join Miss Rose for a wonderful winter program, with stories, songs, and a special winter craft. For ages 2 to 4 with an adult. This program will take place at the Library. Preregistration is required. Please call us or come into the Children’s Room to register. CONTACT: Youth Services Department at 516379-3274 youthservices@freeportlibrary.info. Please call (516) 3793274, email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info, or come into the Children’s

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Online 12:30-1:30 p.m. through the Freeport Memorial Library, Yoga can benefit anyone, regardless of age, flexibility, or disability. Fully hydrate with water, and eat lightly no less than 30 minutes before class. Contact Maryellen Cantanno, (516) 379-3274 or mcantanno@freeportlibrary.info.

True Tales Tuesdays Join Mr. Kevin 4-4:30 p.m. to hear true facts and tales about outer space, dinosaurs, animals, and more. Mr. Kevin will be reading about a different topic each week. For students in grades K to 4. This program will take place at the library, so preregistration is required. Please call us at (516) 379-3274, email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info, or come into the Chil-

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Wednesday, Dec. 29 Inn B Tween Grand Opening From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, children in grades 5 and 6 will find activities, games, snacks and prizes in the library’s Inn B Tween room, newly created during 2020-2021 and open for visiting for the past month. Its winter holiday hours will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Wednesday 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, Dec. 24, and Friday, Dec. 31, 9 a.m. 1 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 2, 1-5 p.m.; not open on Saturday, Dec. 25, Sunday, Dec. 26 or Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022.

Medicaid Enrollment at the library From 3-7 p.m., the Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council’s facilitated enrollers will assist aged, blind, and disabled

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individuals to enroll in the following programs: Medicaid, Medicaid Buy-in for Working People with Disabilities (MBI-WPD), Medicaid spend-down, Medicare Savings (MSP), and Medicaid for Institutional Care in a nursing home. For more information, call (631) 435-3000. Also, call the Freeport Memorial Library Ask Department (516) 379-3274 or email ask@freeportlibrary.info.

Mother Goose at the library From 6-6:30 p.m., come in-person for a program of finger plays, songs, and nursery rhymes for children 12-24 months and an accompanying adults. Preregistration is required. Please call us at (516) 379-3274, email youthservices@freeportlibrary.info, or come into the Children’s Room.

The library will be open 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., on Dec. 31, closed on New Year’s Day (Jan. 1, 2022) and open 1-5 p.m. on Jan. 2. Normal hours will resume on Monday, Jan. 3.

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Issues of the Freeport-based Nassau Daily Review-Star can be found at FultonHistory.com. Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home is now owned by Carmine and Michael Carpinone. Black-owned Value Precision Inc. was featured on Economic Forum, WTHE-AM 1520, in 1992. 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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No tax increase in village budget On Monday, Mayor Robert Kennedy submitted the 2022 budget proposal to the Freeport Village Board of Trustees for approval. He provided the following address to Freeport Village taxpayers: Since coming into office, I have challenged all village departments to scrutinize and change the method in which the village tax dollars are utilized. This restructuring demanded strict accountability including the reduction of expenditures and an increase of non-tax revenues across all levels of government. This process continues and has delivered a financially secure, efficient, and responsive budget, while maintaining the highest level of services (Police, Sanitation, Department of Public Works, Electric and Water) to all the residents of Freeport. We’ve hired a record number of new police officers, bringing our police force to 107, the highest number in decades. That, along with our License Plate Reader program, has reduced crime in Freeport by 56 percent. Even with the challenges presented by the global pandemic, economic development is flourishing in Freeport. The Sunrise Highway corridor is a perfect example: from

Porsche to the Brand new Lexus Dealership, Freeport is shoring up its tax base. Therefore, I am pleased to report that we were able to further reduce costs across the board and manage the mandated increases in pension, labor costs, bond repayments, property insurance, flood insurance policies, and reductions in federal and state aid – thus, keeping the tax rate increase at 0.0 percent. As proposed, the tax rate for the average homeowner translates to a tax rate of $62.296 per $100 of assessed valuation. This budget represents the ninth consecutive year that our tax rate has not increased for village residents. During these trying times, this budget strikes the proper balance between preserving village services while stabilizing the tax burden for a majority of village residents. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who was involved in the budget process and wish everyone a healthy and Happy New Year. Very truly yours, Robert T. Kennedy Mayor Incorporated Village of Freeport

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Freeporter arrested for assault The Nassau County Police brief struggle, detectives were able to place her under Department Third Squad arrest. There were no other reports the arrest of a Freeinjuries. port woman for an assault Martinez is charged with that occurred on Friday, Dec. two counts of second-degree 10, at 6:00 p.m. in Freeport. assault, obstructing governAccording to detectives, mental administration, while conducting an investiresisting arrest, and secondgation on Queen Street in degree harassment. She was Freeport, the defendant, arraigned on Saturday, Dec. Daysi Sanchez Martinez, 19, Daysi sanchez 11, at First District Court, of Queen Street, approached Martinez Hempstead. t h e d e t e c t ive s w i t h a n Details supplied by Detecorange traffic cone. Martinez swung the traffic cone and struck a tive McCoy, NCPD Third Squad. detective, injuring his left arm. After a

Body found in waters of Guy Lombardo Marina At about 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16, a body was discovered floating in the water of Guy Lombardo Marina, which is at the foot of Guy Lombardo Avenue and is administered by the Town of Hempstead. The Nassau County Police Homicide Squad is investigating.

Arrests ■ A suspect was arrested on Dec. 17 by Freeport police, who responded to a report of a suspicious man pulling on door handles of multiple parked autos within a business district. The police found the suspect, who had an open warrant from another police agency, and arrested him without incident. ■ A suspect was arrested by Freeport police for drug possession on Dec. 16. The officers knew the suspect from prior police contact for the criminal possession of controlled substances and for intent to sell controlled substances. The suspect was arraigned at the local district court thereafter. ■ A suspect was arrested for damaging property by Freeport police officers on Dec. 15. The suspect had damaged the property during a domestic incident. The defendant was placed under arrest at a later time without incident and transported to Freeport Police Headquarters for arrest processing.

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Leaving an accident scene ■ On Dec. 15, Freeport police completed a report for an incident of leaving the scene of an accident that had occurred earlier in the day. The complainant said another car had sideswiped the complainant’s vehicle and never stopped to exchange information or await the olice. No further police action was requested.

Larceny from a business ■ On Dec. 15, Freeport police secured a report for a female who took property from a local business without paying for the items she had picked up. Local detectives are investigating.

■ On Dec. 18, a Freeport police officer People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

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The NCPD Third Squad has arrested flee the country by airplane and took a Freeport man for a robbery that him into custody. Third Squad Detecoccurred on Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 2:06 p.m. tives responded to Kings County Criminal Court and took custody of the defenin East Garden City. According to detectives, the subject dant, Bernardo Dezil, 22, of Midwood Place, Freeport. A further entered Clientele, located at investigation determined the 630 Old Country Road, and handgun used by Dezil had be gan selecting clothing been stolen from North Caritems. Employees observed olina. the suspect acting suspiBernardo Dezil has been cious and began to monitor charged with first-degree him. The suspect attempted r o b b e r y, s e c o n d - d e g r e e to exit the store without payassault, first-degree crimiing for the items and was nal use of a firearm, two approached by store employcounts of third-degree crimiees. A struggle ensued and nal possession of a weapon, the suspect pulled out a Bernardo Dezil criminal possession of a black-and-g ray handgun. firearm, and fourth-degree During the struggle the suscriminal possession of stopect struck an employee, age 33, on his face, causing a laceration len property. He was arraigned on Tuesabove his right eye. The victim gained day, Dec. 21, at First District Court, 99 possession of the handgun and the sus- Main Street in Hempstead. Details were supplied by Detective pect fled the scene on foot. On Monday, Dec. 20, NYPD Officers McCoy, Third Squad. discovered the suspect attempting to

MSSN sharply limits visitation protocols By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com

Citing the rapid rise of Omicronvariant Covid cases, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital is halting most visits to its emerg ency de par tments in Oceanside and Long Beach and its infusion center, and limiting hours in other areas of the hospital, effective Dec. 21. Only one healthy adult parent or caregiver will be allowed to accompany a pediatric patient in the emergency departments. Beyond that, no visitors will be allowed in the emergency rooms. Visiting hours for medical, surgical and critical-care units will be noon to 6 p.m. Only one healthy adult visitor per patient will be allowed per day. Visitation for patients in the transitional-care unit, or rehabilitation center, will be by appointment only between 2 and 8 p.m. Any visitors will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test collected within 72 hours of their visit. Visitors also must have completed the vaccination process, both doses, at least two weeks before their visit. A vaccinated individual must have had either two doses of Moderna, two doses of Pfizer, or one dose of Johnson & Johnson with a Moderna or Pfizer booster.

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Margaret “Peggy” Grupski Margaret “Peggy” (nee Culkin) Grupski of Freeport died on Dec. 19, peacefully in her sleep, age 91. The only daughter of the late Anne (nee McVicar) and Thomas Culkin, Sr., she was a devout Roman Catholic born and raised in Belle Harbor, Queens, where she was a parishioner of the Church of Saint Francis de Sales. She graduated from St. Brendan’s High School in Brooklyn. Known as Peggy to her family and friends, she will be remembered for devoting her life to her family. After marrying her beloved husband, the late Thomas Grupski, Sr., they settled in Freeport in 1953, where they raised their family and became parishioners of Our Holy Redeemer Church. Survivors include her children Diane of Hauppauge; Thomas Grupski, Jr. and his wife Jill of Millersville, MD; Marianne Grupski of Freeport; Donald Grupski and his wife Annemarie of Massapequa, NY; Margaret Mary Grupski of Freeport; Jean Grupski of Freeport; and Robert Grupski and his wife Iris of Char-

lotte, NC; her son-in-law Stephen Ottaka; and her sister-in-law Lorraine Culkin. She was the proud grandmother of nine, all of whom survive her: Jason Mackie; Kristin Klima and her husband Stephen; Allison Grupski Oliver and her husband Justin; Karen Brennan and her husband Michael; Mattia Semedo and her husband Kenny; Katarina Prince and her husband Dylan; Emily Grupski, Donald Grupski, Jr. and Joseph Grupski. She was also great-grandmother of three: Brooke Klima, Paige Klima, and Jack Brennan. Peggy was also blessed with many wonderful nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughters Nancy Grupski and Irene Ottaka. and her brothers Charles Culkin, Thomas Culkin, Jr., Gerard Culkin and Donald Culkin. Peggy Grupski reposed at Hungerford & Clark Funeral Home on Tuesday, and a funeral Mass was held on Wednesday at Our Holy Redeemer Roman Catholic Church. Cremation was private.

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At Backyard Barbeque, toys and joys continued from front page and from under the tree were countless wrapped boxes. All the boxes had toys inside them, supplied by toy drives run by Assemblywoman Judy Griffin and Omega Psi Phi–Sigma Epsilon Mu, a fraternity based at SUNY Old Westbury. “We wanted to get about 200 gift donations this year,” Ware said, “but we exceeded that — toys, bikes, games, dolls — a tremendous amount of gifts.” Ware and Toney greeted one family after another with jovial familiarity. At the vending wagon, Richard Paul stood with two teenaged boys, handing small sacks of fresh popcorn and pink cotton candy to young children as they entered, clutching parents’ hands. Richard Paul is an intervention counselor and mentor with STRONG Youth, a Uniondale-based community intervention and community development organization. The two boys had been participating with STRONG for about a year. “Whenever there’s an event, we will come and help out,” said one boy. “Any time Richard phones us, we are always willing to come,” said the other. Both boys declined to give their names or ages beyond saying they were both in high school. Clutching their popcorn and cotton candy, toddlers and elementary-age children wandered wide-eyed along the rows of boxes while parents gently guided them to make a choice. Santa held child after child on his lap — infants in Christmas-themed outfits and wiggly youngsters of elementary school age — while parents and relatives snapped photos on their smartphones. By the time Assemblywoman Taylor Darling arrived, the restaurant had filled with smiling adults and children, all masked and clustering in family groups. Darling moved cheerfully among them, doing photo ops and occasionally shaking hands. Pop versions of holiday songs resonated throughout the space. Griffin came through the door with Mayor Robert Kennedy, who hugged Ware and Toney and started chatting with the children. Robin Coffey, assistant to Griffin, said the assemblywoman supported the event by selecting it as one of the charities to receive donations from the independent

chriStoPher hineS, of Freeport, patiently held countless children on his lap for photos with Santa.

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State aSSemblywoman taylor Darling with Kenny Ware, left, and Michael Toney, joined the festivities. toy drive that she runs each year. “There was a huge outpouring of generosity from the community,” Coffey said, “even compared to last year. . . . The boxes were piled to the rafters with donations from the libraries, schools and individual constituents.” Griffin and Kennedy sat on the bench on either side of Santa. Immediately, a girl of 8 or 9 rushed toward Kennedy, who held out his arms as the child leaped into his lap, and freelance photographers Shamel Harris and Gary Battle snapped pictures. Ware and Toney then rounded up 13 children, ages a few months to 10, for a grand photo with Santa, Griffin and Kennedy. “It’s wonderful to be here in Freeport at Backyard Barbeque,” Griffin said, “to celebrate the holidays with this great group of people, spreading cheer, making sure all the children have toys.” “This is a great community event,” Kennedy said. “It’s providing toys to all our kids throughout the Village of Freeport. I want to thank everybody in the establishment.”

richard Paul, center at left, an intervention counselor and mentor with STRONG Youth, brought two program participants to the toy drive to help distribute food and gifts. aSSemblywoman Griffin with a mom and two tiny sisters, below, who may have been the best-dressed young ladies at Backyard Barbeque that afternoon.

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Freeport HigH ScHool, like all district schools, has remained open during the last few days before the winter break. Students expect to return in person Jan. 3.

Freeport Schools are monitoring Covid cases continued from front page break.” Kuncham said that the district has maintained strict protocols for cleaning the schools. It has continued social-distancing and mask-wearing. In partnership with Northwell Health and Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, mobile clinics and vans have repeatedly visited Freeport High School to provide vaccinations for students from age 5, their families and district staff. On Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. at the high school, a vaccination clinic was held to supply booster shots as well as first- or seconddose vaccinations. “Over 87 percent of our staff are fully vacciDr. KiSHore nated,” Kuncham KuncHam said, “and every Superintendent week the rest of the staf f are going through the weekly testing, so that’s a huge blessing.” Kuncham and the district staff, however, are not complacent about the future of the coronavirus, especially in view of the rapidity with which the Omicron variant — known to epidemiologists as B.1.1.539 — has spread worldwide, including on Long Island. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of Covid infections attributable to Omicron jumped from about 2 percent on Dec. 4 to 73.2 percent by Dec. 18. The Delta variant (B.1.617.2) accounted for 26.2 percent on Dec. 18; it had stood at nearly 98 percent on Dec. 4. Kuncham said Freeport district staff are continually checking to make sure all of the students have Chromebooks and internet access. “The district is prepared to go remote on any given day on short notice,” Kuncham said. “We have done this before, and this entire week, the last few days

e’re vigilant, and we are happy and fortunate that we have very few cases.

in other districts Uniondale High School went remote last Friday. Uniondale Schools Superintendent Dr. Monique Darrisaw-Akil posted a letter to the district website in English and Spanish that read, in part: ‘As you are all aware, there has been a dramatic increase in Covid infections across Long Island. In our district, this increase has impacted our staffing, and we are experiencing a far greater than normal shortage of teachers and support personnel at our high school. After careful consideration and in consultation with our medical professionals and the Nassau County Department of Health, we have decided to transition our high school students and staff to remote instruction beginning Friday, Dec. 17 until Thursday, Dec. 23, and return inperson after the holiday recess on Monday, Jan. 3.” The Uniondale letter also said that the district hoped to minimize the spread of Covid-19 infections so that families’ travel and holiday plans would not be disrupted. Regular high school lunch monitors were sent to the other schools as needed. High school support staff and administrative personnel returned to work as usual. A few miles south of Uniondale, East Rockaway Superintendent Lisa Ruiz put her district’s junior-senior high school on a remote basis from Dec. 15 through Dec. 22, after 20 students and three staff members tested positive, forcing 100 students into quarantine. East Rockaway’s break starts on Dec. 23. Its elementary schools were not affected. Ruiz wrote in her letter, “This decision was made as it will be impossible to properly educate all students who are required to quarantine, as we simply do not have the staff to accommodate their learning needs. … This action will allow for a continuity of instruction.”

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before the holiday, we are doing a bit of a dry run with the Chromebooks in the classrooms in case we go remote. … We’re vigilant, and we are happy and fortunate that we have very few cases.”

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2022 FURNISHING OF VILLAGE UNIFORMS FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “2022 Furnishing of Village Uniforms” until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or for free on our website at www.freeportny.gov from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, December 27, 2021 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, January 14, 2022. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS 2022 CONTRACT FOR PRINTING SERVICES FOR THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF FREEPORT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK Notice is hereby given that the Purchasing Department of the Incorporated Village of Freeport, New York will receive sealed proposals for “2022 Contract for Printing Services” until 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 in the Main Conference Room of the Municipal Building, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, at which time and place they will be opened publicly and read aloud. Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be seen and obtained at the Office of the Purchasing Agent, Municipal Building, 1st Floor, 46 North Ocean Avenue, Freeport, New York, 11520, or for free on our website at www.freeportny.gov from 9:00 A.M. on Monday, December 27, 2021 until 4:00 P.M. Friday, January 14, 2022. This contract serves to supply all printed items including but not limited to envelopes, forms, stationary, business cards, mailings and bound books as specified in bid documents for various departments throughout the Village of Freeport. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bid proposals received and subject to these reservations, shall award the contract to the lowest qualified and responsible bidder. Bids, which, in the opinion of the Board, are unbalanced, shall be rejected. In submitting a bid, bidders agree not to withdraw their bid within forty five (45) days after the date for the opening thereof. Kim Weltner Purchasing Agent Village of Freeport VILLAGE OF FREEPORT

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF FREEPORT, NEW YORK PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on December 20, 2021, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Freeport, in the County of Nassau, New York, adopted a bond resolution entitled: “Bond Resolution of the Village of Freeport, New York, adopted December 20, 2021, authorizing the acquisition of a fire truck, including equipment and apparatus used in connection therewith, stating the estimated maximum cost thereof is $1,390,000, appropriating said amount for such purpose, and authorizing the issuance of bonds in the principal amount of $1,390,000 to finance said appropriation,” an abstract of such bond resolution, concisely stating the purpose and effect thereof, being as follows: FIRST: AUTHORIZING said Village to acquire a fire truck, including equipment and apparatus used in connection therewith; STATING the estimated maximum cost thereof, including preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and the financing thereof, is $1,390,000; APPROPRIATING said amount for such purpose; STATING the plan of financing includes the issuance of bonds or notes of the Village in the principal amount of not to exceed $1,390,000 to finance said appropriation, and the levy of a tax upon all the taxable real property within the Village to pay the principal of said bonds and interest thereon; SECOND: AUTHORIZING the issuance of not to exceed $1,390,000 bonds of the Village pursuant to the Local Finance Law of

the State of New York (the “Law”) to finance said appropriation; THIRD: DETERMINING and STATING the period of probable usefulness applicable to the purpose for which said bonds are authorized to be issued is twenty (20) years; the temporary use of available funds of the Village, not immediately required for the purpose or purposes for which the same were borrowed, raised or otherwise created, is hereby authorized pursuant to Section 165.10 of the Law, for the capital purposes described in this resolution and the proceeds of said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation thereof may be applied to reimburse the Village for expenditures made after the effective date of this bond resolution for the purpose for which said bonds are authorized; and the proposed maturity of said bonds will exceed five (5) years; FOURTH: DETERMINING that said bonds and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds and the renewals of said bond anticipation notes shall be general obligations of the Village; and PLEDGING to their payment the faith and credit of the Village; FIFTH: DELEGATING to the Village Treasurer the powers and duties as to the issuance of said bonds, and any bond anticipation notes issued in anticipation of said bonds, or the renewals thereof; and SIXTH: DETERMINING that the bond resolution is subject to a permissive referendum. DATED: December 20, 2021 Pamela Walsh Boening Village Clerk 128928

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A. Good question! The answer requires a number of other questions to be asked and answered to determine how concerned you should be about safety. Consider that newer buildings were constructed with more stringent requirements, while older buildings may have maintenance issues — especially buildings nearer to the onte eeper ocean — and may not have been repaired for decades. So age and location need to be known. If you know that your building has been well maintained, age may not be as much of a concern. Other than unusual items like cars and swimming pools, one of the heaviest things that buildings are designed for is paper, in filing cabinets and bookshelves, so libraries need to be extra strong to hold such extreme loads as large racks, shelves and stacks of books and papers. The required load design for balconies is the same as libraries: 100 pounds per square foot. Balconies have to not only hold the weight of people, but also carry their own weight, and heavy snow or ice, combined with high winds, without buckling. Typically, people gathering on a balcony should be similar to people gathering in the living room inside, and it’s rare to see people packed together in such a limited space without breathing room. You should use common sense, and social distancing would mean that you could limit people to being within a foot or so apart if you choose. Again, it’s rare to see people jammed into such a tight space, but that can happen if everyone rushes out to see something going on outside, like a fireworks display, for example. The safety factor of 100 pounds per square foot will generally hold, but only if the other maintenance conditions are met.

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As for the balcony railing, the maximum vertical or horizontal baluster spacing, or rail opening, is 4 inches, and for good reason: Children’s heads, from birth, are the largest part of their bodies, and larger than 4 inches in diameter. As they grow, their bodies catch up, proportionately. Although their bodies may squeeze through the space between railings, their heads generally won’t. A child should never be on a balcony without a responsible adult, but it does happen, and the rail space will at least protect a child from a fall. Happy holidays!

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e’re about to lose one of the most significant advances in health care made over the past decade unless Congress takes immediate action. That’s why I’m calling on Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Tom Suozzi to step up and protect lifesaving health coverage subsidies for New Yorkers. These expanded subsidies help families afford the cost of health coverage. By driving down costs, this relief ensures that Americans across lISA the country don’t lose their access tySoN to care. While this program has been an essential component of our response to the coronavirus pandemic, the impact of these benefits has been far greater. If made permanent, marketplace health insurance subsidies could cut the number of uninsured by 12 million nationwide next year, according to the Urban Institute. In New York alone, it

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would ensure that 163,000 people would have access to the benefits of health coverage who otherwise would not be covered. This could cut the number of uninsured by nearly 15 percent across the state. These expanded tax credits must be made permanent in this year’s final budget reconciliation package. As we continue to confront the worst public health crisis in over a century, these subsidies ensure that every community in our state can access basic care and take part in our ongoing recovery. Despite the impact of this relief, these subsidies will disappear if Congress doesn’t act soon. If they expire, the effects on working- and middle-class families could be devastating. A new study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that premiums could double for the millions of Americans who buy their coverage on the marketplace. Another study by the Department of Health and Human Services found that premiums could rise by as much as $600.

As we’ve fought to recover from Covid-19 and its deadly mutations, marketplace subsidies have become an essential lifeline for thousands of New Yorkers. And while it’s hard to imagine a worse time to lose health coverage than in the middle of a global pandemic, these expanded benefits are currently set to expire by the end of next year. That’s why it’s so critical that leaders like Schumer and Suozzi work with their colleagues to protect these essential benefits for every American still struggling to afford health coverage. As director of the Long Island Progressive Coalition, I’ve seen our community go through decades of debate over how best to expand access to health care. While this conversation must continue, we cannot afford to lose a program that is providing coverage to so many right now. New York has long been at the forefront of efforts to protect the health and well-being of working families. From Teddy Roosevelt making the first national call to protect against “the haz-

amilies shouldn’t have to choose between paying bills and paying for health care.

ards of sickness” to his cousin Franklin Roosevelt creating the Social Security program, our state’s leaders have long fought to ensure that working people can live and age with dignity. In more recent times, our leaders in Congress fought to pass, and then defend, the Affordable Care Act. All of these efforts have improved the lives of countless families across our state and around the country. Now we have the chance to build on that legacy by protecting these lifesaving subsidies before they expire. This will not only ensure that thousands of New Yorkers can keep their health coverage, but also move us closer to the day when every American will have access to affordable, quality health care. No family should ever be forced to choose between paying the bills and paying for health coverage. These expanded marketplace subsidies must be made permanent now, because they ensure that millions of Americans don’t have to make that choice. It’s time for our leaders in Washington to act. Lisa Tyson, of North Bellmore, is the director of the Massapequa-based Long Island Progressive Coalition.

Kidney donor tells story of the gift she gave

ear Ms. Kreiss: “I read your article in the Herald about your friends’ son who needs a kidney (“Hoping for the gift of life in this season of giving” Dec. 9-15). I suspect people who read the column or see pleas like this in general don’t believe they can help because organ donation is so serious. It made me think that, as a kidney organ donor, it would help if I told my story. “I met ‘Jane,’ another parent, at my daughter’s RANDI school. I came to KREISS know her through her devotion to various class projects and activities. When I realized I hadn’t seen her in a while, I asked a mutual friend, who told me Jane’s husband was dying of kidney failure. “I called Jane to offer support, and she told me her husband’s best chance to survive was with a live kidney donation. I immediately felt the sense of urgency and thought, ‘I’ll get tested,’ not realizing I actually said it out loud. She

guided me to the program that was testing his potential donors. Turns out I was a match, and a very good one. “Now it was up to me to decide if I could really do this. All the bravado I had shown in getting tested started to wane a little bit now that it was a reality. What was I thinking? I had three kids of my own who needed me. I was in my late 40s, and while I was in decent physical condition and had no ailments, I was more than a little overweight. “And I didn’t even know this guy. “But somehow, I knew I was supposed to do this. I was given a lot of information and data about organ donation, and the more I read about it, the less I feared it. The clincher for me: Without a donor kidney, this man would die too young after spending the rest of his days tied to dialysis. “I went through many tests, and my results were all good. Then I was told that his brother was most likely going to be the donor, so for about nine months I was on the reserves list. Then, suddenly, his brother and sister were eliminated as donors for medical reasons. I was

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once again at bat. After almost a year of uncertainty, it was now a go. “At every stage of this process, my medical team (you have your own medical team that is separate from the recipient’s medical team) reminded me I could pull out at any time. But I was ready. All the delays just made me feel that if it was meant to be, it would happen. “When I woke up after the surgery, it was evening, and my dear brother was standing over me, holding a can of kidney beans (in case I needed a spare). I didn’t feel any pain but was tired. I was told the operation was a success, and that my recipient was doing well. “They always say the best way to get things working again after surgery is to get up and walk. So walk I did, every day, at least once an hour. I felt minimal pain. “The recipient’s new kidney began functioning beautifully right away. Each day he got stronger and stronger. We both healed well, and though he has other physical challenges unrelated to the transplant, his kidney is functioning

y recipient is healthy, and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years.’

very well and normally. “A question I am often asked is, ‘What if your kids or someone in your family needs a kidney? Now you can’t help them.’ To which I answer, ‘I am so confident that this is a safe process that I know someone else in my family would step up and donate. We’ll be OK.’ “My donation has only affected me for the good. It increased my faith. It gave me more confidence in myself, and it made me finally act on my desire to live healthfully. I have struggled with my weight since I stopped playing competitive sports in my 20s. I have since lost all my excess weight. I am now 56, but physically I feel like I’m 30. “My recipient is healthy, and I’m healthier than I’ve been in years. I feel so grateful for the opportunity to have done this. It changed my life forever, and for the better.” The donor has asked to remain anonymous to protect the privacy of the recipient. To find out more about donating a kidney to Scott Englander of Woodmere, whom I wrote about two weeks ago, email scottneedsakidney@ gmail.com. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Merrick pain doctor, Michael Belfiore, 58, was sentenced on Dec. 16 to 23 years in prison after he was convicted of selling opioid prescriptions to patients, many of whom were desperately addicted to opioids and often writhing in pain from a variety of injuries. Belfiore might have begun his career as a respected doctor, but he ended it ignominiously, as a common drug dealer. We were pleased that Belfiore was given a tough sentence, after he arrogantly fought the charges against him in 2014 and 2016, despite overwhelming evidence against him. His case should serve as a stiff warning for any doctor thinking of selling scripts for cash: The law will eventually catch up with you, and you will eventually be sent to prison for a long time. It’s about time the law caught up with the medical practitioners who, in part, at least, have fueled the opioid crisis that the nation, including Long Island, now faces. Belfiore’s case is especially egregious. According to federal officials, he wrote 5,000 prescriptions for 600,000 pain pills between January 2010 and March 2013. His case is, however, anything but unique. There are many like him. On top of that, too many doctors have overprescribed opioids for patients without giving proper thought to the possible long-term consequences of their actions. To be clear: This is not every doctor. Most physicians follow the rules. The doctors who have cavalierly prescribed opioids as

letters Questions Blakeman’s stance on mask mandate To the Editor: Our newly elected county executive, Bruce Blakeman, in one of his first acts, has rejected the recent New York state mask mandate. The announcement came at a time when Long Island’s positivity rate was increasing rapidly — it stood at more than 9 percent at press time — and was the highest in New York state. Here is what Blakeman, a Republican, recently told The New York Post: “Come Jan. 1, my administration will move Nassau forward with a common-sense approach that acknowledges the facts, science and progress made by our residents while also protecting businesses and jobs from any further damage created by government mandates. Nassau County is not in crisis and should not be painted with the same broad brush as the rest of the state. Ninety-seven percent of adults in Nassau County have received at least their first dose of the vaccine, and Nassau hospitals have adequate capacity to handle existing demand.”

their default practice, however, are partly to blame for the addiction pandemic that we find ourselves in now. The coronavirus pandemic has only worsened the opioid addiction crisis. In the first year of the pandemic, between April 2020 and April of this year, the U.S. recorded 100,000 opioid overdose deaths — 100,000! That meant an American died every five minutes of an overdose. President Biden’s $1.75 trillion Build Back Better legislation — which Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat, effectively killed last weekend by refusing to vote for it — included $11 billion to fight the opioid crisis, which is now increasingly driven by fentanyl, a powerful opioid. There remains a chance that the legislation could eventually pass. If it does not, though, there will be any number of consequences for the nation, not the least of which will be reduced resources to cope with the opioid crisis. Shame on Senator Manchin. Earlier this year, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran directed $15.3 million to addiction prevention and treatment services from a $230 million settlement that New York state reached with the pharmaceutical manufacturer Johnson & Johnson for its part in causing the opioid crisis, which has plagued the U.S. since the late 1990s. With the settlement, Johnson & Johnson avoided a trial. Last summer, state Attorney General Letitia James filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of the state against pharmaceu-

tical giants Teva Pharmaceuticals, Amerisource Bergen, McKesson Corp, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Allergan Finance and Cardinal Health. The outcome of that suit remains to be seen. We must also remember this: The opioid crisis gave rise 10 years ago to a heroin crisis. This is how we described it in an April 2010 story, “From painkillers to heroin addiction”: “Nassau County police say that prescription painkillers have flooded the local illegal drug market in the past decade, which is driving the recent spike in heroin use … “With the drugs readily accessible, painkiller and heroin addicts are getting younger and younger, according to the experts … In the past, the average age of the heroin addicts … was 24. Now, most are 18 to 23. Many begin using prescription painkillers at parties as young as 14 and 15. When the painkillers become too expensive — they sell for $80 per pill on the street — the teens graduate to heroin, which goes for as little as $5 a bag.” Not much has changed over the past decade — except the drugs have become more powerfully addictive and potentially deadly, and the crisis has only gotten worse, not better, as we had hoped. A two-pronged approach that mobilizes both police and therapists is needed to address the crisis. That requires money. Nassau County Executive-elect Bruce Blakeman will take office in a week. We urge him to prioritize funding for drug enforcement and addiction treatment.

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he war on local school boards, teaching and history is escalating as conservative activists and Republican politicians prepare for the 2022 congressional midterm elections. This year, 66 gag-order bills to prevent teaching about race and racism were introduced in 26 states, and at least 12 became law. Among the measures was Assembly Bill 8253, introduced in New York by Republican Assemblyman Colin Schmitt of upstate New Windsor, which, if passed, would ban ALAn students and teachers in sinGer K-through-12 schools from learning about The New York Times’s 1619 Project, which examined the nation’s beginnings through the lens of slavery. According to a report by the nonprofit PEN America, many of the bills mirror legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate by Tom Cotton, a Republican from Arkansas, and former President Donald Trump’s 2020 executive order “combating race and sex stereotyping.” Most include a provision prohibiting “divisive concepts.”

One frightening development is a shift in strategy by groups like the Proud Boys, whose members were involved in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The Proud Boys are now picketing school board meetings in protests against mask and vaccine mandates, and school curricula and reading assignments that they don’t like. This fall there were Proud Boy rallies on Long Island in Rockville Centre, Bay Shore and Patchogue. In New York, school board elections are scheduled for next May 17, six months before November’s congressional election. Filing petitions are due in most school districts on April 18. The New York State School Boards Association provides a booklet for people considering becoming school board candidates. On Long Island, insurgent candidates challenging coronavirus mask mandates and a fictionalized version of critical race theory won three seats on the Smithtown Board of Education last May. Now a Republican consulting firm is organizing classes to further polarize and politicize school board races. Among those offering the classes are a former Trump activist, a former contractor with the Nassau Coun-

he debate over mask mandates and history courses may continue next spring.

LeTTers So, Blakeman seems to say, don’t worry if you get the Covid virus as a result of his no-mask-mandate policy. Nassau is ready with your very own ICU bed. Blakeman also touts the 97 percent onedose adult vaccine rate. One dose has little effect on the new variant, and what about the children who are now contracting the virus in higher numbers? Yes, acknowledge the facts. Don’t make up your own. DR. ALLAN SIMON Lawrence

America’s ‘awakening’ To the Editor: Re Dr. Alan Singer’s column “Democrats’ election perils have little to do with ‘wokeness’” (Dec. 9-15): Singer is right: The Democrats’ dismal election showing in November had little to do with “wokeness,” but it had a lot to do with “awakening.” People are showing disgust over the deceit of progressive attempts to redefine American values and traditions. The failure of House Republicans to hold Rep. Paul Gosar in contempt for his thoughtless tweets about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was unfortunate. But why was no contempt shown for Rep. Maxine Waters, who in April called on her followers to “stay on the street” and “get more

ty government when it was under Republican control and a Republican Suffolk County legislator. The latest Long Island school district to erupt with a critical race theory controversy is Great Neck. Some residents accuse a Great Neck North High School 11th-grade English teacher of presenting in class that whites are racists and students need to understand white fragility and reject privilege. The local parents appear to be working with a national organization, Parents Defending Education, which claims it wants to ensure that American schools do not promote “harmful agendas.” The group’s website has slides that were supposedly shown in the English class. What is missing from their attack on teachings is any attempt to learn what actually took place in the classroom. Students read the book “Between the World and Me,” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, which won a National Book Award. The slides were part of a lesson introducing students to the issues raised in the book, and by other authors who question or challenge what they perceive of as racism and white supremacy in the U.S. Students were asked to pledge to think about the issues raised in the book, not to agree with a par-

confrontational” if Derek Chauvin hadn’t been found guilty of murdering George Floyd? This could be interpreted as inciting others to riot, which is not protected speech, but there she was, on video, saying as much, similar to when she called on her supporters to harass Trump officials when they were having dinner at restaurants with their families. Waters was never sanctioned or censured over that, either, emboldening her to even more such calls for abuse. In August 2020, Kyle Rittenhouse naively and stupidly brought his AR-15-style rifle with him to the Kenosha, Wis., riots, where he said he intended to offer only medical aid. He was walking with a fire extinguisher to put out a fire set by the arsonists, within their view — not very smart — when he was attacked. He didn’t assault or threaten anyone, but they overreacted violently toward him, provoking his justifiable self-defense. Members of the “Republican rank and file” have not challenged local school boards over critical race theory, but rather parents of children being subjected to it. To espouse the belief that this country is essentially racist is a fraud, and is itself racist. No wonder parents object to this divisive propaganda of hate. The greatest contributor to climate change is China, not the United States, but the 2016 Paris Agreement would have given China a longer time frame to clean

ticular author. According to state Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young, “The New York State Board of Regents policy on diversity, equity and inclusion is not an attempt to, in fact, teach critical race theory. Critical race theory is not our theory of action. Our theory of action is cultural responsiveness.” The official position of the state educational governing body, and the reality of what gets taught in the classroom, have not stopped conservative Republicans from mobilizing white families to stop CRT. Jay Worona, deputy executive director and general counsel for the New York State School Boards Association, has called the political assault on school boards a “false narrative.” Worona responded to the assault, “There are many people who are proclaiming that the curriculum is being designed to indoctrinate students to think in a particular way, as opposed to what we’ve done for eons, which is to teach critical thinking skills.” 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. Follow him on Twitter, @AlanJSinger1.

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Lighting up the night — Island Park

up its carbon pollution than the U.S. Former President Donald Trump wasn’t against such initiatives, but only wanted them to be implemented fairly and equitably, consistent with his belief that America stop being made the scapegoat for the world’s evils. As more Americans see the truth, the Democratic Party will continue to decline. ROBERT RUBALSKY East Rockaway

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