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City makes Juneteenth a paid holiday instead. Council Vice President Karen McInnis said she was proud of The Long Beach City Council the city for taking the step. approved a resolution Tuesday President Abraham Lincoln night to designate Juneteenth — issued the Emancipation Proclaa celebration of Black freedom mation on Jan. 1, 1863, declaring — an official city that more than three holiday, following a million slaves living number of Long in the Confederate Island municipalistates were free. The ties in recognizing Civil War ended May the day that slaves in 9, 1865, but it took Texas finally more than a month learned they were for word to reach the free after the Civil for mer slaves in War — June 19, 1865. Galveston, Texas, The council also when Union Army unanimously authoGeneral Gordon rized City Manager Granger and his Donna Gayden to JAmEs HoDGE troops moved in and enter into an agreemade the announcement with the city’s Chairman, ment. Civil S e r v i c e Martin Luther King Long Beach’s resEmployees Associa- Center olution included tion and the Comthese words from the manding Officers Union Army: “The Association to add Juneteenth to people of Texas are informed the list of paid holidays, at no that in accordance with a Proclaadditional cost to Long Beach. mation from the Executive of the City Council President John United States, all slaves are free. Bendo said that city employees This involves an absolute equalinow have paid holidays on Lin- ty of rights and rights of propercoln’s and Washington’s birth- ty between former masters and days. Beginning next year, slaves.” Bendo said, they would give up The announcement by Union Lincoln’s Birthday and have a troops touched off days of festipaid holiday on Juneteenth Continued on page 3

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Helping self-esteem bloom Lido Elementary School has introduced the Beautiful Me program this school year as a way to enhance confidence and happiness among girls. As part of the Hance Family Foundation’s SelfEsteem Rising suite, the curriculum supports the district’s social and emotional learning activities.

Hit-and-run takes the life of ‘selfless’ E. Atlantic Beach man By JAmEs BERNstEiN jbernstein@liherald.com

Mike Agurkis, of East Atlantic Beach, was the kind of man who was always doing something for other people, his daughter, Amanda Agurkis, said last week. He helped neighbors during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. He helped his ex-wife and his former mother-in-law by chopping wood, even while he was in a

wheelchair. On Jan. 29, he died helping someone else — a stranded motorist on Route 878, the Nassau Expressway, just south of Kennedy Airport. According to his daughter and New York City police, Agurkis, 51, was on his way home at about 8:30 p.m. when he spotted a stalled minivan. True to form, he stopped and asked the driver if he could help. Agurkis hooked jumper cables to the minivan’s

battery, and while the van took the charge, he chatted with its driver. Suddenly, a blue van slammed into the minivan, which struck Agurkis. Amanda Agurkis said she learned that her father lay on the ground, and that the driver of the van walked over and asked what had happened. The minivan driver told him to call police. Instead, the van driver Continued on page 3

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Cops seek leads in hit-and-run death ran off. An NYPD spokesman said earlier this week that the incident was still under investigation, and that no arrest has been made. That Agurkis stopped to help a stranger on the road was no surprise to his daughter. “My dad was so, so selfless,” she said. “He would text me and my brothers every day. He would even text his ex-wife, my mother.” During and after Sandy, she said, her father spent much of his time helping neighbors bail out basements and rebuild destroyed homes. “He knew everything about houses and cars,” his daughter, a middle-school teacher in Lynbrook, said. A few years ago, Agurkis underwent double hip surgery, and spent time recovering at the home of his former mother-in-law, Susan Belluardo, of Valley Stream. She needed help chopping apart a tree. Although he was confined to a wheelchair at the time, Agurkis chopped the wood with an ax and then loaded it up. “My grandmother still has firewood,” his daughter said. Amanda Agurkis said her father’s texts arrived every morning without fail. “My dad truly cared about his relationships with other people,” she said. “I go through my day-to-day motions, but it’s the little things I miss, like the texts,” she added, her voice straining with emotion. The texts, she said, would start with “DW,” for “Do Work.” They would include the numbers 1, 4, 3, for “I Love You.”

Robert Del Prete, of Long Beach, a lifelong friend, said that a few days after the accident, he received a note from a man who said he had seen Agurkis’s picture on television and recognized him as the good Samaritan who had helped him with a flat tire a few years ago. The man wrote that he had offered Agurkis money, but he refused it. “He had the biggest heart in the world,” Del Prete said. Agurkis was born in Freeport and grew up in Long Beach. He did sanitation work on Long Island for about 20 years before becoming a gas technician. He had worked for Local 1049 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He and other members of the union had been working for Haugland Energy Group in Melville. Amanda Agurkis had seen her father earlier on the night that he died. “He dropped me off at my friend’s house,” she said. “. . . We chatted the whole way there. He was coming over [the next day] to help fix a cabinet. He honked twice, and he was gone.” Along with his daughter, Agurkis is survived by his ex-wife, Suzzane Agurkis, and two sons, Michael and Thomas, all of Valley Stream. Amanda said that the man her father had stopped to help on the Nassau Expressway attended the funeral to express his sorrow. The Agurkis family invited him to dinner that night. Del Prete said that a GoFundMe site had been set up to help the family.

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Mike Agurkis, 51, of East Atlentic Beach, was killed in a hit-and-run incident on Jan. 29 on the Nassau Expressway near Kennedy Airport.

City will make Juneteenth a paid holiday continued from front page vals, parades and celebrations in Texas. The day has been celebrated there ever since, but much of the rest of the U.S. was slow to catch on. Gov. Andrew Cuomo only last year signed legislation designating Juneteenth as an official New York state holiday. Earlier in the year, he had issued an executive order recognizing Juneteenth as a holiday for state employees. Forty-seven states now recognize the day as a holiday. A number of municipalities and school districts have recognized Juneteenth in recent years, including the Town of Hempstead, the Village of Hempstead, the Town of Brookhaven and Nassau County, along with Amityville High School and the Uniondale Public Library, among others. Long Beach community, religious and civic leaders said they were happy the City Council had recognized the day. Some, however, said that the city was behind the curve on the issue and should be working harder to help reopen the Martin Luther King Center, which has been closed for almost a year because of Covid-19 safety regulations. James Hodge, the center’s chairman, said he was pleased by the city’s actions. “It’s good for municipalities to recognize what the state is doing,” Hodge said. “This is important, because a lot of people don’t know what Juneteenth is.

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City MAnAger DonnA Gayden will work with city unions to update the holiday calendar. “But we’re still struggling,” Hodge added, pointing to the killing of George Floyd at the hands of police in Minneapolis last May. Negotiations are continuing between the city and MLK officials on reopening the building, which serves several hundred children, seniors and others with a variety of educational and social pro-

grams. Hodge noted that the city’s designation of Juneteenth came during Black History Month, and at a time when Long Beach has its first Black city manager, Gayden, who has held the post for a year. Jack Zanerhaft, chief rabbi of Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, praised the city for “taking an important and historical

step in the right direction.” “It’s a good thing,” Jim Hennessy, a former City Council member and a Hewlett High School history teacher, said of the council’s action. “But they should put their money where their mouth is. They should take care of issues that are important to the city, like the MLK Center, and attending the MLK Day march.” Hodge and others recalled that no members of the City Council had attended last year’s Martin Luther King Day march in Long Beach. Council members said they had not been invited. MLK officials disputed that, and produced emails showing invitations. A paid holiday for Juneteenth would be a boost for the city’s economy, said Ian Danby, chairman of the Chamber of Commerce. “I think it’s going to be a good thing for the city,” Danby said, “if the city can afford it.” Many Juneteenth observances include public readings of the Emancipation Proclamation, the singing of traditional songs like “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” and readings of works by noted AfricanAmerican writers like Ralph Ellison and Maya Angelou. Celebrations include rodeos, street fairs, cookouts, family reunions and park parties. It’s unclear how Long Beach will mark the day. Hodge suggested it become a major celebration.

Police officers recognized for heroic actions Several officers from the Long Beach Police Department were honored by the Nassau County Police Conference. Long Beach Police Officers Luke Dikranis and Ryan Kraemer were presented with the Life Saving Award and Officers Deena Kassebaum, Peter Feiler and Jo s e p h Wi e m a n received the Meritorious Award. These officers were chosen over all other submissions from the other 19 city and village police departments within Nassau County.

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OffIcErS DEENa KaSSEBauM, fourth from left, Peter Feiler and Joseph Wieman received the Meritorious Award.

Long Beach making most of hoops season By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Disappointed there won’t be any playoffs for Nassau girls’ basketball, Long Beach head coach Kristin Ciccone said the Marines still have plenty to play for in this condensed season. “I felt all along we had a good chance of playing, but I thought the spring was a possibility,” Ciccone said. “Either way, we’re excited. We have very high expectations. If we can win the conference and put a banner on the wall, that would really make the season memorable.” The starting five features four seniors and one sophomore, led by senior forward/guard Lainie Kassap. She comes off an All-County campaign and serves as a leader on and off the court, Ciccone noted. Kassap can hit outside shots as well as be effective driving to the basket. Senior guard Gia Simbari was Honorable Mention All-County and enters her fourth season at the varsity level. She’s ________________

strong on the offensive end and can score in many different ways. Her backcourt mate, senior Jasmine Soriano, runs the show from the point and leads the pressure defense. Ciccone said she wants Soriano to be more aggressive on offense during the eight-game crunch. Senior forward Jordyn Prince brings good shooting range and the ability to rebound, while sophomore forward Keira Bauer is a varsity returnee. “We have great chemistry,” Ciccone said. “It’s a close-knit group.” The Marines opened with a victory over Valley Stream Central on Feb. 10 and then struggled offensively last Friday in the home opener and fell short against visiting Mepham, 34-36. Sophomore Meg Brolley-Monohan led Long Beach with seven points in the setback. Long Beach’s boys’ team had a highly successful 2019-2020 season but graduated the majority of its roster. Head coach Scott Martin said it took a lot of work from the powers that be to get the season

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ToH’s Goosby to host African American history celebration Hempstead Town Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby is set to host a celebration of African American history, culture and heritage in honor of Black History Month. Normally hosted in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion at Hempstead Town Hall, the 2021 African American History Celebration has been reimagined to a video format. This inspirational video will feature the presentation of prestigious town awards, powerful speeches and moving musical performances. The video will be posted on the Town of Hempstead Facebook Page on February 26 at 4 p.m. The event will also feature a multiroom, museum-quality exhibit of African American history at Hempstead Town Hall. “We have a tremendous amount of incredible African-Americans within our township who deserve recognition for their contributions and leadership, and we are honored to highlight six men and women this year for their dedication to

community service,” Goosby said. “As February is Black History Month, we are excited to continue this important tradition in America’s largest township.” The theme for this year’s ceremony will be “The Black Family: Representation, Identity & Diversity.” Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III, former President of SUNY Old Westbury and Pastor of the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, will serve as this year’s keynote speaker. The video program will also include the honoring of African-American employees who have reached 25 years of service with Hempstead Town. “Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby has been a dedicated public servant and role model in her community for more than 20 years, and I am excited to partner with her on this fundamental program celebrating African American history,” Supervisor Don Clavin said. “I look forward to watching this ceremony in its entirety.

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Long Beach resident Kyle Richard McCarthy, who has directed several local films, has returned with a short film dedicated to friends adn family he lost before the pandemic. The film, which is just shy of seven minutes, showcases the emotions of a man who grieves the loss of a friend by walking around with a cardboard cutout of his deceased companion. Like many others, the coronavirus pandemic has given McCarthy time to reflect on his loved ones and think about the people he has lost. “I feel like, during this time, it’s just so overwhelming and a stressful time that I found that it felt like my grief was amplified,” McCarthy said. “So I wanted to make something that explored those feelings.” One of the people McCarthy dedicated the film to was his late cousin Mike

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community update Ongoing Library Board Meeting The Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees meets at the library, 111 W. Park Ave., on the third Monday of every month. For more information contact info@longbeachlibrary.org.

Long Beach Soup Kitchen The Long Beach Soup Kitchen, 140 West Pine Street, is open 6 days a week 11:15 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. They offer Hot and Cold Meals TO GO. They offer a full pantry with canned goods and fresh produce. Mondays and Thursdays. All are welcome.

Meet The City Manager City Manager Donna M. Gayden will be holding “Meet The City Manager” virtual chat sessions. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to engage in a one-to-one dialogue with the City Manager; ask questions, share concerns, or express ideas on how to enhance the quality of life in our community. The virtual meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Appointments are needed and are given on a firstcome, first-served.basis. Please call the City Manger’s Office to make an appointment at (516) 431-7202 or email citymanager@longbeachny.gov. Information on how to meet will be provided after the appointment is confirmed.

Thursday, Feb. 18 Youth Advisory Board This is your chance to tell the library staff about programs and activities that you’d like to see at the library, and earn Community Service credit! Grades 4 and up. To Join on your computer, tablet or smartphone: Click Join Zoom Event Now Button at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

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Board of Trustees Meeting Due to COVID-19 safety regulations, this meeting will be held socially distanced with overall capacity limited. Priority will be given to members of the public who register beforehand. The virtual event will take place from 2-3:30 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

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meditation class with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT. Re-center with an embodiment meditation which focuses on the senses and aliveness. Feel the benefits immediately. The virtual event will take place from 2-2:45 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Friday, Feb. 19 Chair Yoga This popular virtual Chair Yoga class focuses on a full-body practice from head to toe and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. You’ll learn balance, breathing, and focus like never before. Beginners are welcome, and this class is open to all. The virtual event will take place from

you can use these to build a better resume, cover letter, and be better prepared for big interviews. Set yourself up for job hunt success by learning these essential skills and techniques!. The virtual event will take place from 2-3 p.m.. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

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Black Citizenship in the Age of Jim Crow

Based on the New-York Historical Society’s 2018-19 exhibition, this virtual presentation explores Black Americans’ struggle for equality under the law from 1865 through World War I. Learn about both Southern and Northern roles in this dark chapter of our history as well as Black New Yorkers’ organizing and community-building in the face of discrimination. The virtual event will take place from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

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Health & Peace This advanced beginner Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply.The virtual event will take place from 10-11 a.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Monday, Feb. 22 Job Search Workshop: Identifying Your Marketable Skills Join the library staff and discover the marketable job skills that employers are looking for in this career workshop. Once you learn to identify your skills,

The library is forgiving fees in February. Zoning board meets Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. Board of Education work session on Feb. 23 at 7p.m. For snow storm updates, call the Storm Emergency Hotline at 516-431-1000. Work on the Long Beach Bridge continues this week.

Are you worried about your hearing? Have you or a loved one been experiencing hearing loss or hearing disturbances? Then join Dr. Maja Svrakic, board-certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology, of Northwell Health will discuss the prevalence of hearing loss and what it means for you. The virtual event will take place from 12-1 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

Wednesday, Feb. 24 Exercise and Expand your Brain Power with Brain Aerobics Fun for all ages! Learn basic MEMORY techniques: Short term/long term memory games; Positive thinking; Nutrition and strengthening the brain’s connections and building new brain cells; Meditation; New ways to train the brain to think...and more. The virtual event will take place from 1-2 p.m.. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

When Marianella Ramos was a little girl growing up in Peru, her brother Jose, gave her a nickname: Globish. Jose just liked giving people nicknames, and Globish sounded fun. Jose Ramos, a diabetic who traveled often for his job and was under a great deal of stress, died in Peru of a heart attack in 2018. He was 52. His sister, then in the U.S. and working in customer service at what is now Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, was heart-broken. She stopped working out, and gained 40 pounds, she said. Ramos, now 48, decided to change her life and her lifestyle. In November, 2019, she opened a shop in Long Beach that sells healthy protein shake juices. There was no question what to name the shop: Fit By Globish, she said. “The only person who ever called me Globish” was her bother, Ramos said. “Now, 75 percent of my customers call me Globish. It feels good.” Ramos gave the store that name to honor the memory of her brother. “I had to think of some way of doing that,” she said in her shop the other day. The store, at 278 West Park Ave., sells juices aimed at enhancing good health. They go by such names as Drop The Beet, Fat Burner, C-Booster, Early Boost, Liver Flush and Feeling the Fiesta. The juices contain beets, carrots,

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Mary Trump leads quiet life in RVC Best-seller on her uncle, the former president, catapulted her into the spotlight By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

Although she is a member of a wealthy and well-known family, Mary Trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, has led a quiet life in Rockville Centre for the past two decades, putting her daughter through local schools, dining at North Village Avenue eateries and riding her bike through local parks. Life was peaceful, she said. Then, last summer, her blockbuster best-selling book, “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man,” was published. Instantly, Mary Trump, 55, became a household name, and she star ted appearing regularly on cable TV news programs. Despite her virtually overnight fame, Trump generally shies away from the spotlight. She enjoys spending time at home, including reading the Rockville Centre Herald. “I’m a regular reader,” she said. “It keeps me up to date.” In an interview with the Herald last Friday, Trump said she came to the village in 1998, from Garden City, because she had heard good things about the schools. Amid the Co-vid-19 pandemic, she rarely ventures outside, and “has lots of stuff ordered.” She said she has not publicly encountered hostility from her uncle’s supporters on village streets. But, she said, “I get some of that on Twitter.” When she does leave the house, Trump wears double masks and sunglasses, and thus she is rarely recognized. A clinical psychologist who earned a doctorate from Adelphi University, Trump no longer practices. Instead, she is working on a second book, about the trauma caused by the pandemic and how people might overcome it. “Hopefully, the book will be timely and helpful,” she said, adding that she planned to include the trauma that has resulted from the attack on the Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6. “When I was wrapping up my first book, George Floyd was killed,” she said. Her first book had to include the killing of the unarmed Black man at the hands of the Minneapolis police last May. The recovery from the pandemic and the Jan. 6 insurrection will be slow, Trump emphasized. “It’s as if this country were at war, and we were all called up at the same time and we all came back at the same time,” she said. “That should be helpful — that we’re all in this together — but we have to mobilize resources” both psychological and social. “And we’ve never been good in [this] country mobilizing psycholo gical resources. “The trouble is in this long pandemic, we’ve forgotten how to be social beings,” she said, and getting back to

mary trump, niece of former President Donald Trump, has lived in Rockville Centre for the past two decades. normal “will depend on how dedicated we are and how the current administration responds to the crises.” She worries that once many people receive their Covid-19 vaccinations, they will believe everything is back to normal, and it really won’t be. When her book was published, Trump said, her own life would have changed more had it not been for the sheltering that the coronavirus forced on her. “Everything’s at home now,” she said. Asked if she regretted not having written the book sooner, to alert the public about her uncle’s behavior, she said, “If I had written it before, it wouldn’t have made a difference. Donald was getting away with everything.” She acknowledged that it’s impossible to know whether her book played a role in his loss in November’s election. “I hope it did,” she said. Trump said that she and her uncle got along when she was growing up, but “I can’t say we were close.” He hired her to work on his second book, “The Art of the Comeback,” but neglected to inform his publisher, who had another writer in mind, ending her involvement in the project. Donald Trump has insisted he won the election in a “landslide.” Does she believe he really believes that? “It’s not that he believes it,” Mary Trump said. “But it’s that he can’t believe he lost. That’s not acceptable in my family. It’s hard to underestimate the [influence] my grandfather has had on Donald.” In her book, she writes that Fred Trump Sr., ruled the family with an iron fist, and was extremely harsh to his oldest son — her father, Fred Trump Jr., whom the senior Trump had pegged to take over the family real estate busi-

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mary trump’s Best-seller, “Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man,” brought her widespread acclaim — and some derision on Twitter. ness. But as Fred Jr. drifted away from the business, becoming an airline pilot, his father turned to Donald, his second son. It wasn’t a happy choice, Mary Trump wrote: “When things turned south in the late 1980s” for the family business, “Fred could no longer separate himself from [Donald]’s brutal ineptitude,” but “had no choice but to stay invested.” Fred Jr. died of a heart attack in 1981, at age 43. Her uncle, she said, is “psychologically disordered” and became “more unhinged” after his election loss. She described feeling “miserable” about the impeachment trial last week,

because many Republican senators did not appear to be listening, and some even consulted with the former president’s lawyers on the case. Jan. 6, Trump said, “was not a joke. People died. A police officer was murdered.” She believes her uncle must be held accountable for his role in riling up the mob before the riot. Work on her second book, she said, will take up much of her time. And now that her daughter is away at college, she is thinking of moving back to Manhattan, where she attended Columbia University, to earn a master’s in English literature.

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I got Covid myself, not from a patient, but someone walked into my office and said she felt sick. I was out for three weeks at home. But when I came back, the strict rules we had got even stricter. No one was allowed to be anywhere without a mask, and we had PPE equipment to wear. I was affected the same way many others were. My father died in January 2020, and my family and I were not allowed to spend time with my mother. We had to go by her window and talk to her. I think the people who refuse to wear masks or think this is all some kind of hoax should come here and work. How dare they endanger other people’s health. I don’t understand what they don’t understand.

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Treatment wasn't like it is today, so a lot of people that came in sick, they weren't getting better. They were just getting sicker, and now they have a better handle on it, how to treat it and how to handle the virus. I never saw a group of doctors, nurses or patient care techs come together for the betterment of the patient than I did during the peak of Covid. And it definitely affected many patients' outcomes. We're still getting plenty of cases coming in, but they're not as severe as they were a year ago, which is good for everybody all around. We've been able to keep up with it, the hospital has kept up with it, and when that happens, it's going to be a better outcome for the patient, and I think they've done a great job in handling this pandemic.

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THEIR FRONT-LINE STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS JAMES AVONDET

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have been certified EMT-B for over 10 years. I started working at Hunter EMS as a EMT-B four years ago and am currently the director of operations. I oversee the daily operations, training and community education. I enjoy teaching the newer certified EMTs on the standards of the pre-hospital care and patient transportation, along with the great relationship between Hunter EMS and the Catholic Health hospitals. It’s been an up-and-down rollercoaster, especially on the health care side. In the beginning, it was ever-changing. We had to figure out how to organize, and how to restructure quickly in order to get certain things done. There are have been good things and bad things. We’ve seen a lot of people come together, even though, outside of this, there’s been a great divide,

but we’ve seen how a lot of people did come together, hunker down, listen. But then we have the horror stories of people getting sick, losing family members, and it’s hard in that sense. Someone close to me spent four months in the hospital; he had his ups and downs, they didn’t think he was going to make it twice. He pulled through, and he’s in rehab and bouncing back. Others weren't so lucky. Now, we have a better handle on things at least. I think it’s a little bit better getting people transferred and getting people help than it was in the beginning. And now, going forward, with the vaccinations, I think it should be a lot better.

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am a critical-care EMT, and like everyone else, Covid has affected the fire department tremendously. It’s cost us time and money, as we’ve had to purchase PPE supplies. We always focus on safety and pay attention to the situation so we can understand what we’re walking into. We now have to first talk to people from the doorway before entering the home so we can determine if it’s a Covid case. My job is to look out for the safety of the members of the fire department, and take care of the residents I’ve been sworn to protect. Last April, I tested positive for Covid-19, and had very mild symptoms. Fortunately, I carried antibodies and had antigens, and was able to donate plasma. This pandemic has made me more concerned about bodily substance isolation, and ensuring we’re using protective

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Inside LI webinar focuses on estate planning By Nicole AlciNdor nalcindor@liherald.com

The coronavirus pandemic has, like never before, demonstrated to families that they must prepare now, not later, for any eventuality. Herald Inside LI recently held a webinar, “2021 Estate and Medicaid Planning,” to provide guidance to Long Islanders on how to do just that. The event, sponsored by Family Care Connections LLC and by D’Angelo Law Associates, included guests Frank D’Angelo, of Family Care Connections, and his daughter, Stephanie D’Angelo, of D’Angelo Law Associates. Stephanie, who has been a trust and estates attorney for 10 years, spent the first 30 minutes speaking on the importance of having a will. “Everyone should have a will, and if you have a bank account, it makes you able to distribute your finances,” she said. “If you don’t have a will, you will have to go through a process called administration—which means the law dictates where your money goes. With a will, you can distribute the assets in the way you want to.” Be sure, she said, to store a will in a fireproof box when keeping it at home, and keep it in good condition, without staples or tears. “We look to see if the will is in good

condition, and this impacts how we view the person’s intent, and just because you wrote something out does not make it a will,” she said. “People should create a will with an attorney that focuses and specializes in this area of law.” D’Angelo advises married couples with children to meet with a trustworthy attorney to review their estate and draft a will. D’Angelo added that adult children with disabilities would require special treatment in a will. “Look for a power of attorney for that person with disabilities, and you may have to get guardianship over that child if they can’t vouch for themselves by signing documents,” she said. “People can get a special-needs trust for their children to protect their child’s finances.” D’Angelo said that despite the difficulty of talking about death, it’s vital for people to hold conversations about their wills with loved ones. “We all know that at some point our parents will be gone, and if your family doesn’t normally talk about things like this, go to an attorney and then reach out to your elderly loved ones,” she said. After, Frank shared about his work at Family Care Connections helping people qualify for Medicaid, which provides medical insurance for low-income people. Eligible populations include chil-

dren, pregnant women, single individuals, families, and individuals certified blind or disabled. “Family Care Connections is a comprehensive service that aims to aid people who are facing many things that come with aging,” he said. “Generally, a home-care Medicaid application is processed in about one to two months tops, which includes eligibility and getting the care.” For 2021, he said, a single individual who is 65 years or older must have an income of less than $2,382 per month to qualify for Medicaid. This applies to nursing home Medicaid, as well as assisted-living services, “This number went into effect last January, and the qualifications for Medicaid change every year at the beginning of the year,” he said. “If you make a higher income than the Medicaid qualifications, then you have the option to do a pooled income trust—which is a trust that can be set up with a nonprofit organization where you can put your income, and then you identify your monthly income and expenses, and expenses get paid through that income.” Fo r t h e p o o l e d i n c o m e t r u s t , D’Angelo said, people are typically required to pay a monthly fee for trust management. The trust allows people to take their excess income and apply it to monthly expenses or payments, and

then qualify for Medicaid. “People always come to me wondering what they should do with their additional income,” he said. “My answer is usually, ‘You need to transfer all assets, which will enable you to qualify for Medicaid. And, of course, always talk to your financial adviser to know what the parameters are.’”

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The Power of Play: How to Make the Most of Your Children’s Playtime Engaging in playtime with your kids can be more powerful than you think! By seeing play for the skill-building practice that it is, getting involved with your kids when they do it, and expertly crafting your toy toolbox, you can unlock the power of play for your family! – fine motor skills, colors, object permanence. What’s more challenging is seeing the value that comes from an older child’s playtime: when kids play low-stakes games, they can freely practice high-importance skills. When play is self-directed without an adult agenda, children are more likely to persist when confronted with challenges. Practicing patience, persistence, and resilience ultimately lead to success and confidence-building. Similarly, risk-taking during games can help kids learn what it feels like to forge ahead even when scared and seek out resources during difficult situations. Playing with others is a prime space for navigating social roles and developing empathy.And when kids play with their parents? They learn that adults can have fun and make mistakes, and that communicating with their parents is not always adversarial.

What if I Don’t Like Playing? Photo: Pond Saksit via shutterstock.com

You may have heard that “play is the work of children” (famously touted by one of the first child development experts, Jean Piaget). Not only do we trust our kids to have fun while playing, but we also know that through play, they learn countless skills. But did you know that playing with your children is also one of the best ways to communicate? We’re breaking down the why, how, and what of creating growth and connection through play.

Why Should Children (and Parents!) Play?

Play isn’t a broad category for anything that’s “not learning;” on the contrary, play allows children to practice what they’ve learned and experiment with new skills and ideas. You may have noticed your children playing games that reflect other aspects of their life - your 6-yearold uses Legos to build a summer camp (he’s missing his camp friends), or your 8-year-old is always on a superhero mission (her new friends at school love Marvel). Watching your kids play can be like a window into their world. Better yet? Playing with your children will give you a foot-inthe-door; you’ll suddenly be an active participant in their most important work, and this role will give you credibility and insight when you need it to work through future situations.

You can see why play is central to a child’s development and that your role in play is crucial for building connection and communication, but what if you don’t like to play? You’re not alone. Many parents find that playing pretend or collecting your 100th Pokémon isn’t an enjoyable way to spend time – and that’s okay. You don’t have to love playing these games, and you’re not a “bad” parent if you’d rather do something else. Just keep three things in mind: 1. Negotiating is one of the skills that your child learns through experience, so feel free to collaboratively decide what’s on the agenda. 2. You don’t necessarily have to play for a long time for it to be meaningful, so opt for short 10-minute sessions of your least favorite games. 3. You get to choose what games and tools are in the house, so make the most of this power by choosing wisely!

How Play Builds Skills

Giving your children space to play not only introduces some fun but also allows them to explore feelings, thoughts, and questions that may be too complex for words. It’s often easier to see what a toddler learns from play

Photo: George Rudy via shutterstock.com

Choosing the Right Tools

Play can happen spontaneously or at a planned time, with toys or without, alone or in groups – its versatility means that there are almost infinite tools available that market themselves as “the best.” Because play provides so much of your child’s foundational experience and creates a way to build connection and communication, it’s important to spend time thinking about the tools that you provide for playing. Consider a few questions when building your home’s play toolbox: 1. Are there tools and opportunities for outside play? 2. Is this toy open-ended or is it limited in scope? 3. Do we have toys and tools that address various aspects of learning (social, emotional, physical, etc.)? 4. What are my child’s interests, and do we have ways for them to explore these? 5. Feel like you’re “supposed to” shy away from digital tools/games? Don’t! Often, online games provide an approach that can help fill in the gaps. When choosing digital options, look for things that are created by child development experts. A great example of a digital tool is Mightier. A research-backed video game platform that helps kids to practice navigating emotions through play. Along with teaching emotional regulation skills, it can help to enrich play and communication between kids and parents in a way that’s often hard to target through traditional toys. If the work of children is to play, then it’s up to parents to provide the best tools for the job. By actively participating in our children’s play and offering games and opportunities for exploring a whole range of skills, we can ensure that they are well-equipped to continue their most important work of growing up! To learn more about Mightier, go to our website at www.mightier.com/newyear Sponsored Content

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February 18, 2021 — LONG BEACH HERALD

LBHS artist earns three scholastic awards

Sixteen of Long Beach High School’s Talented Writers program students earned a total of 24 distinctions in the Scholastic Art & Writing competition. The Gold and Silver Key awards and Honorable Mention recognitions were all achieved in the poetry category. Uma Arengo won a Gold Key for ‘The Everglades” and two Silver Key honors for “Ode to Rice” and “Scenes Along a Highway.” Silver Key awards we re a l s o at t a i n e d by B e n j a m i n Ar mus for “Inside the Brand New,” S a r a h C o n w ay f o r “ S o m e t i m e s , Thanksgiving is Scarier than Halloween,” Laika Khan for “A Girl Called Malala,” Gabrielle Pine for “Tree of Mine” and Samantha Rosenbaum for “Villain-elle.” Sarah and Samantha also received Honorable Mentions for their respective pieces, “The Sky Loves Another” and “I Eat Teeth.” Additional Honorable Mention winners are Hailey Brandt for “I’d Like to Go Back,” Samantha Breen for “Tuscany, 1960,” Jason Ferrante for “Fairy Lullaby” and “On Growing Up Jewish,” Natalia Hakimzadeh for “Dear Aquintania” and “My Sun,” Molly Hennessy for “Spatio Post Mortem,” Matthew Landsman for “Hues of Sorrow” and “Paris Smoke,” Victoria L u g o fo r “ G a rd e n o f E d e n ” a n d “Under Golden Arches,” Gabriella Moreira for “Fight,” Ana Ramirez for “Yo Naci” and Isadora Turbek for “Ichthyosaurs and Plesiosaurs.” According to the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, the presenter of this awards program, students across America submitted nearly 320,000 works of art and writing to the Scholastic Awards in 2020. Submissions are judged based on originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.

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Long Beach high School senior Robin Xiao received a Silver Key for his print “Day,” and Honorable Mentions for two other works, “Night” and “Sacred Place.

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been selected for the Long Island Arts Council Show in Freeport. T h e S c h o l a s t i c A r t & Wr i t i n g Awards are presented by the Alliance for Young Artists & Writers. According to the org anization, students across the nation submitted nearly 320,000 works of art and writing in 2020. Submissions are judged based on originality, technical skill, and the emergence of a personal voice or vision.

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Long Beach High School senior Robin Xiao won three regional art distinctions in the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program. He received a Silver Key for his print “Day,” and Honorable Mentions for two other works, “Night” and “Sacred Place.” This past fall, Robin earned a Merit Award in the Visual Arts category of the Long Island Arts Alliance’s Scholar Artist Awards Program. Last year, h i s wo rk w a s s h ow c a s e d i n t h e “Advanced Visions 16: High School Artists of Excellence Exhibition” at LIU Post and his photog raphy has

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RVC author aims to promote healthy habits By Jill Nossa jnossa@liherald.com

New mothers naturally want the best for their children, and often aim to correct any mistakes that might have been made in their own childhood. For Rockville Centre resident Meg Croutier McNoble, the issue that loomed as a large point of contention while she was growing up was the daily ritual of brushing her teeth. Wanting to avoid the struggles she experienced, she came up with an idea to promote dental hygiene for her own daughter, as well as others, with a new children’s book. “A couple of Meg Croutier m o n t h s a f t e r having my McNoBle daughter, I was brushing my Author t e e t h wh e n i t occurred to me that soon I would need to teach her the importance of dental hygiene,” McNoble, a 32-year-old CPA, said. And that’s when the flashbacks started, she said. “Growing up, I despised brushing my teeth, which led to arguments with my mom,” McNoble said. “And so, I star ted wonderi n g , h ow a m I going to get Maisie to brush twice a day, every day?” The idea struck at that moment last April, McNoble said, when her daughter Maisie w a s j u s t a f ew months old. She wrote down the story of “Flossy the Mouse” one after noon while Maisie, now 1, was napping, envision- Maisie reads her ing F lossy as a plush figurine to be sold with the book. In the story, Flossy is asked to come to a child’s house to make sure children are brushing their teeth twice daily. Flossy then reports to the Tooth Fairy, who will only accept a clean tooth. McNoble said she has “horrible teeth” and it runs in the family. “No matter how often I would brush, I would get cavities.” She has already had two root canals and has spent “thousands of dollars in restorative work.” “Unfortunately, I did not realize the

eaching our children best practices and instilling healthy habits at a young age is important to ensure they follow them throughout their lives.

Photos courtesy Meg Croutier McNoble

“Flossy the Mouse” is sold as a set, with both the book and a plush toy Flossy, who will motivate children to brush their teeth. importance of brushing my teeth until it was too late,” McNoble said. “Teaching our children best practices and instilling healthy habits at a young age is important to ensure they follow them throughout their lives.” Her mother, Margi Croutier, said she likes the concept of the book.“It was always a challenge getting Meg to brush her teeth,” she said. “When she presented this idea, I thought, this would’ve been awesome 25 years ago.” McNoble is expecting her second child in March, and said that, though Maisie only has three teeth, she doesn’t seem to mind having them br ushed yet. “I really think it’s important to make it a habit early on, mother’s book. start the routine,” she said, “and get used to the feel of bristles in her mouth.” Shortly after she fleshed out the concept, McNoble brought the project to longtime family friend Nancy Depew, a Rockville Centre native who now lives in Acton, Mass., and asked her to illustrate the book. Depew graduated from Baldwin High School in 1985 and attended Parsons School of Design, where she received a degree in fashion design. Depew said she’s more of a “pencil to paper artist,” but when she envisioned Flossy, she saw

Meg Croutier MCNoBle with her daughter, Maisie, and husband, Eddie McNoble. it more as graphic character than a hand-drawn mouse. She taught herself how to use different publishing and illustrating applications for the design. The two spent months bringing Flossy to life, working entirely remotely due to Covid restrictions. “For me, it became a fun thing to do,” Depew said. “And it allowed me to learn different apps. To see it go from a flat pencil drawing to the computer to 3D was really spectacular.” In addition to the book, customers have an option to purchase a brushing chart for morning and night so children can get in the habit of brushing regularly, which McNoble said can foster moti-

vation. McNoble also spent time researching companies for toy manufacturing and found a company that could accomodate her vision. She began a kickstarter campaign to help get the project off the ground, raising more than $5,800. The book is expected to ship to customers in April, and McNoble said that, for every kit sold, one toothbrush will be donated to organizations across the country that promote pediatric dental hygiene. For more information or to donate to the project, go to www.flossythemouse. com or www.kickstarter.com/projects/ flossythemouse/flossy-the-mouse

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ebruary is about far more than conversation hearts and romantic rendezvouses: the month of love also marks American Heart Month, which calls major attention to heart health. And for good reason: as the fifth largest and most important organ in your body, your heart beats a hundred thousand times a day, pumping blood to all of your organs and enabling you to perform everything from driving a car to performing downward facing dog. In other words, when your heart is in jeopardy — of the physical sort, mind you — so is your life. Indeed, heart disease — which affects more than 43 million American women per year —is the number one killer in both men and women, rendering it a greater hazard than breast and prostate cancer. While genetics may play a role in your predisposition to heart disease, a quarter of deaths from cardiovascular failure are preventable. Lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of heart disease by a whopping 80 percent. What’s more? Key tweaks to your daily activities allow for a richer, more fulfilling existence. Here are some leading changes you can implement today to keep your ticker safe tomorrow. Skip the pasta Italian might be more your thing, but the point is this: eating more fish — specifically low-mercury fish—can be a boon for your heart, thanks to its healthy doses of omega-3 fats. Take it from the American Heart Association: “Omega-3 fatty acids fatty acids benefit the heart of healthy people, and those at high risk of—or who have —c ardiovascular disease. Research demonstrates that omega-3 fatty acids decreases the risk of arrhythmias (abnormal heartbeats), which can lead to sudden death.” Further, upping your consumption of fish supports normal blood pressure. Low-mercury is critical here, however. Mercury — a heavy metal found naturally in the environment and absorbed by fish — can irritate the lining of your blood vessels and serve as a potential cause of atherosclerosis, a hardening of the arteries that may render you more susceptible to stroke. Salmon, freshwater trout, herring, tilapia and tuna are all excellent choices, while high-mercury choices like ahi and tuna, King mackerel and swordfish should be minimized. Floss your teeth Studies have shown that periodontitis raises your risk of heart disease, in part because of inflammation and the increased thickness of blood vessels in the neck. While further research remains to be done, oral health — accomplished by brushing after meals and flossing once a day, preventative care and cleanings — is often indicative of how well a person takes care of themselves in general. Forgo the salt Let’s get one thing out of the way: salt is critical for life. It’s an essential mineral for every cell in the body — it helps regulate your heartbeat, blood pressure, nerve transmission, muscle contraction, stomach acid and pH balance. The problem, however, rests in the average American’s consumption of salt, which exceeds the daily recommendation of 1,100 to 3,300 mg of sodium each day for adults. (To picture this, one teaspoon of salt gives you 2,300 mg of sodium.) And, as you probably know, high amounts of salt in the

diet have been associated with high blood pressure, which can cause ischemic heart disease. The solution lies not in removing salt from your diet completely but in finding the right balance of sodium to potassium — two components that work together in a unique way to regulate your water balance, which, in turn regulates your blood pressure. Indeed, studies demonstrate that when sodium is decreased and potassium is increased, blood pressure can drop. In short, aim to increase the potassium in your diet by eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are rich in potassium and low in sodium. At the same time, be mindful of the type of salt you consume. Commercial salt goes through a dramatic metamorphosis before it reaches your dinner table — it’s heated, bleached, stripped of its minerals and oftentimes treated with anticaking agents that contain aluminum. Reach for unrefined salt that comes from the sea instead, and use it sparingly. Dine early A wholesome diet is crucial for maintaining (or improving) heart health. But recent research suggests that it isn’t just what you eat but also when you eat that matters. According to the American Heart Association, eating more calories earlier in the day and fewer calories at night may decrease your chances of stroke, heart attack or other heart and blood vessel diseases. Take it from Marie Pierre St. Onge, a nutrition researcher at Columbia University. “We may not process sugars as well at night as we do during the day, and studies of shift workers have linked this schedule with a greater risk of obesity and heart disease than a typical day job,” she says, going on to cite that 30 percent of Americans skip breakfast. Which is a shame, given that eating breakfast is associated with lower weight, a healthier diet overall and a lower risk of heart disease. Join the healthier side of the statistic by making your morning meal a priority. Aim to eat protein, fruits and/or veggies, and some heart-healthy omega-3s. One dish that hits all three? A slice of chia-seed or whole wheat toast topped with nut butter and a sliced banana. Schedule in some ‘me time’ The link between chronic stress and heart disease cannot be underemphasized. Such negative stress has a profound impact on your body, from higher levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, to changes in the way your blood clots. What’s more, chronic stress — whether derived from a grueling work schedule or troubles at home — tends to spur lifestyle changes that may further increase your risk for heart disease, including over-eating, under-exercising, smoking and over-imbibing. To mitigate the stress in your life, it’s imperative that you carve out time for you —and you alone. “Me time,” however that may be defined, allows you to catch your breath, decompress, assess where you are (physically, spiritually and emotionally) and enjoy life’s riches. Above photo: Caring for your heart through a healthy diet and regular physical activity is the secret weapon. While many may assume that popping a few pills that your healthcare provider prescribed is enough to quell symptoms or prevent a heart attack, the real preventative power lies with real changes to your lifestyle,

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Exercise, along with heart healthy eating, is essential if you want to keep your ticker at its best. To get heart-healthy benefits, you need to get your heart rate up. There are dozens of activities you can do to help your heart. Whether it is a structured exercise program or just part of your daily routine, all physical activity adds up. Consider these tips from personal trainers to get the most out of your exercise program. Pick up your pace Aerobic exercises done 30 minutes a day is excellent for increasing your heart rate. Climbing the stairs, a brisk walk, cross trainer exercise machine or treadmill, anything to get your heart rate up. Any moderate-intensity exercise like swimming, jogging, zumba and yoga is good. Exercising your heart muscle means exercising your body. You don’t need a gym, just a bit of motivation and a good pair of walking shoes. Tone up Strength training is a great complement to aerobic training and helps to prevent age-related bone and muscle-mass losses. Keep in mind that strength training doesn’t increase heart rate but does increase stamina. Use it to target areas where muscletone is needed and don’t forget the other muscle groups. If you already do a vigorous aerobic routine or enrolled in an exercise class, then three days a week for 20 minutes a day is good.

For adults that are 65 and older or anyone with chronic conditions or limited mobility, you need the same amount of exercise as younger people — the activity can be less intense. Use good judgment and follow your doctor’s advice. Stick to a schedule If you “don’t have time” then fit shorter but more frequent periods of time, like 5-10 minutes several times a day throughout your day. Take the stairs, park your car further away from the door, and definitely count in those house chores such as mowing the lawn, vacuuming, or a short brisk walk around the block at lunch or for a break. With any plan, start strength training slowly and build up to heavier weights and repetitions especially if you are new or out of shape. The old adage “no pain, no gain” is more often inappropriate and can be dangerous. Stretching exercises done twice a week helps keep flexibility, which is very important. Consider 10 minutes of stretching twice a week to improve your flexibility With any exercise program, it’s good to start slowly by warming up, then increasing the pace. A good cooling down afterwards is also equally important. Above photo: It’s easier than you might think to improve your health with exercise. You don’t have to jog for an hour a day. In fact, some studies have shown greater health benefits from light to moderate exercise simply because people are more likely to stick with it.

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ust before Valentine’s Day 2019, as her husband prepared a cozy fire, Linda McCabe, 74-year-old grandmother of three, felt short of breath. She went to the local urgent care center, which called 9-1-1 to transport her to Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Emergency Department. Linda was admitted to the ICU with a rapid pulse, shortness of breath, sweating, and vomiting. Cardiologist Dr. Sherry Megalla ordered an angiogram that revealed she had heart failure and an EKG showed an irregular heart rhythm. Dr. Lawrence Kanner, Chief of Cardiology, Director of Electrophysiology/ Arrhythmia Services, performed an ablation to restore her heart to a normal rhythm. Feeling better than she had in months, Mrs. McCabe went to a follow-up appointment that fall, where Drs. Kanner and Megalla diagnosed her with a coronary branch blockage, which delays the delivery of electrical impulses that make the heart beat efficiently. A defibrillator and pacemaker were implanted by Dr. Kanner to correct what could have resulted in worsening heart failure or even a fatal heart attack. “This has changed everything…I feel really good,” said Mrs. McCabe. “I have to thank Drs. Kanner and Megalla. They are great doctors.” In addition to Drs. Kanner and Megalla, the Mount Sinai Heart program at Mount Sinai South Nassau features a roster of accomplished cardiologists and cardiovascular specialists. This includes specialists from Mount Sinai Heart’s program at The Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, including Noah Moss,

MD, heart failure specialist; Robin Varghese, MD, cardiovascular surgeon; William Whang, MD, electrophysiologist; Ali Zaidi, MD, adult congenital heart disease specialist. In addition to the expanded staff, Mount Sinai Heart at Mount Sinai South Nassau uses the latest advancements in cardiovascular technologies and procedures, including: Rotational atherectomy, a revolving diamond-tipped instrument that spins at a high speed to effectively break up complex calcified plaque in a clogged coronary artery, restoring blood flow to the heart. The Impella is the world’s smallest temporary assistive heart pump for patients with severe coronary artery disease and diminished heart function who are undergoing a coronary intervention, such as stenting to unblock a clogged artery. CardioMems is a small receiver placed in the pulmonary artery for patients with congestive heart failure that transmits vital data of the heart’s function back to the cardiologist that can be used to adjust the prescribed treatment plan, without a visit to the hospital. Requiring no radiation or surgery, cardiac MRI is 3D imaging technology that helps cardiologists pinpoint exactly where the heart is not pumping well and diagnose what is causing the problem. The information produced by the cardiac MRI results in treatment plans tailored uniquely for each patient. Mount Sinai Heart at Mount Sinai South Nassau is among the nation’s leaders in providing balloon angioplasty in an emergency.

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It’s pretty safe to say that many people fell off the healthy eating wagon during 2020 — stress from the pandemic to remote learning at home for the kids to actual quarantining left lots of us reaching for the chips and cookies. Regularly scheduled meal times also fell by the wayside as Zoom meetings and Google Classrooms took over the house. As we settle in to 2021, let it be a reset for all kinds of things, including nutrition. Jessica Crandall, registered dietician, says this is a great time to get back to the basics of healthy eating. And, she adds, if you’ve gained weight during the past year for whatever reason, it’s important not to be tempted by fad dieting. “Trendy things to avoid include keto, fasting and cleanses,” she said. “There is no quick fix! And there is little data to support longterm benefits for any of these trendy diets. A high-fat diet (like keto) is not recommended for anyone with cardiac issues. And the keto diet is often low in fiber, which has long studied and proven health benefits! “Fasting can have a negative effect on your metabolism, making it harder to lose weight in the long term,” said Crandall. “It can make it difficult to get your nutritional needs met as well. And there is no scientific research to support the benefit of most cleanses. The best way to detoxify your system is to eat a balanced diet with as little processed foods as possible! We all know that improving our diet can drastically improve overall health. Maintaining a healthy, balanced diet can reduce your risk for heart disease, reduce your risk for many types of cancer, and can help you experience a better quality of life and even live a longer life. Unfortunately, when many people think of improving their diet, they think of “going on a diet.” They imagine something similar to a New Year’s resolution where they cut back on everything and make sweeping changes to their lifestyle. And while it is definitely a good idea to want to change your lifestyle and eating habits, most of us realize that “going on a diet,” as we tend to think about it, is really difficult and can even make us feel worse about

ourselves if we fail. Instead, those drastic, sweeping changes should be thought of as an end-goal of a healthy nutrition plan, and instead of changing everything about your diet all at once, it’s much more manageable to make small improvements along the way to help reach that end goal of a healthier diet. Consider these some important tips to get back on track and focused on a heart-healthy lifestyle. Drink more water. Water helps as an aid in digestion, and helps to flush bacteria from the bladder, normalizes blood pressure, stabilizes heartbeat, as well as maintaining hydration. Eat more fiber. Don’t fear carbs! A highfiber diet helps you feel full, lowers cholesterol, helps control blood sugar levels and maintains bowel health/regularity. Good sources of fiber include whole fruits, vegetables, potatoes (especially the skin), beans/legumes, whole grains (such as brown or wild rice, quinoa, barley, farro and whole grain pasta). Eat more plants. Purchase whole fruits and vegetables in their natural state and prepare as desired (raw, roasted or sautéed). Include bean/legumes and nuts. Try to include at least one fruit or vegetable with each meal. Eat enough for breakfast. Think of it as fueling your day! Having a good (as in balanced, with some fiber and protein) breakfast will help control your appetite throughout the rest of the day. Eat fewer processed foods. Processed meats are high in sodium and usually high in saturated fat. Processed plant-based meats are also high in sodium and often high fat also. Snack foods, sugary cereals and candy are nutritionally void and do not satisfy your hunger. Prepared foods — such as boxed, flavored rice mixes, instant potatoes and canned soups — have added sodium. Above photo: Every choice you make to improve your nutrition matters. You don’t have to be perfect and you don’t have to completely eliminate foods you enjoy to have a healthy diet. The long term goal is to feel good, have more energy, and reduce the risk of heart disease, among other health risks.

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Cyberbullying among teens has been a problem for some time, and the issue has been exacerbated during the pandemic. On Thursday, Feb. 11, a group of panelists came together to address the issue in a virtual roundtable discussion. Hosted by Sen. Todd Kaminsky, the panel included students, educators, law enforcement officials, parents, advocates, and Dr. Scott Poland, an internationally recognized expert on youth suicide and self-harm. Panelists discussed their experiences and provided ideas on how to combat the issue going forward. Sue Moller, a guidance counselor at Lynbrook High School, said that cyberbullying has evolved during the pandemic. “There’s a lot more exclusion bullying versus outright bullying,” Moller said. A 2020 study by the Cyberbullying Research Center found that one in five children between the ages of 9 and 12 have seen or been the victims of cyberbullying. “You really don’t see physical bullying anymore,” Ashley Ganesh, a senior at Baldwin High School, said. “That’s been a really apparent change from elementary school to high school. It’s all online now, especially on TikTok.” Ganesh, an ambassador in the Northwell Health-Cohen’s Anti-Bullying Ambassador Program, also said that she has seen Instagram and TikTok rumor accounts that can spread hurtful or damaging rumors with near total anonymity and a lack of accountability from either the account owner or the social media platforms. Panelist Stacey Seltzer shared the story of her 13-yearold daughter’s experience with cyberbullying where a TikTok user took images from her private account and added sexually explicit music. Seltzer contacted local law enforcement and her child’s school and eventually was able to stop the harassment, but she struggled to get any sort of response from TikTok or Instagram. “There’s just no way to get anyone, so no one is held responsible,” Seltzer said. “This is like the tobacco companies. They’re cashing in on our children’s well-being,” Katie Duffy Schumach-

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er, the founder of Don’t Press Send, a campaign aimed at educating and empowering people to use technology responsibly, said. Solomon Noyem Akaeze, a sophomore at Valley Stream Central High School and the president/founder of Students Committed to Social Justice, warned that barring kids and teens from phones is not a permanent solution. Rather, he said, it will take a culture change to get people to stop cyberbullying and that will involve parents making their kids aware of the effects of prolonged social media use. “You need to educate your kids on the gravity of the situation,” Akaeze said, “and how much it can really affect them.” Dr. David Kilmnick, president of the LGBT Network, likewise cautioned that simply taking phones away might not be helpful. For LGBTQ+ teens, surrendering their phone might not be helpful if they do not have supportive parents. “LGBT youth are two to three times more likely to commit suicide to begin with,” Kilmnick said. “If they get rejected by their family, they’re eight times more likely to commit suicide.” He urged parents to avoid punitive measures and educate their kids so that they understand the ramifications of what they say

online. “When we know kids are involved in bullying, we should not hesitate to ask them questions about hopelessness, thoughts of giving up and thoughts of suicide,” Poland said. A psychology professor at Nova Southeastern University, Poland also spoke of the importance of supporting victims and providing consequences for bullies. The CDC currently lists suicide as the second leading cause of death for teens aged 15 to19. And now with social media platforms where anonymity can be achieved, kids and teens are likely to say things they would not if they were face-to-face. From a legislative standpoint, Kaminsky is sponsoring Senate Bill S. 623, which would establish a task force to explore the effects of cyberbullying in New York state and seek to implement measures to address those effects. The bill has been introduced and is now on the floor calendar after the Internet and Technology Committee voted seven to zero in favor of it. “This is an issue that needs to be front and center,” Kaminsky said in a news release after the roundtable. “We discussed many possible solutions, and I will fight to implement them in Albany.”

Legislators call for vaccine registration system Nassau County Republican legislators gathered at the Recreation Center in Long Beach Wednesday to call for a ”vaccine pre-registration system” they said would help ease the “nightmarish” conditions people waiting for shots are experiencing. The lawmakers emphasized the importance a new registry would have, particularly for seniors who are among the most susceptible to the dangers posed by the deadly virus. “The State’s vaccination program is failing and as more individuals become eligible, it’s creating an even bigger risk to our most vulnerable citizens,” said Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello. “With limited supplies and a mad scramble among millions of New Yorkers trying to obtain an appointment dealing with shifting rules, overloaded websites and interminable waits on the phone, the current system is simply not working and it’s time to make a change.” In mid-January, Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo said people 65 and up are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC changed recommendations on who should be included in “Group 1B.” But Cuomo said on a conference cal

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GoP leaders asked the state and the county for quicker action on shots for elderly that it will be a challenge and create even more demand since the state only receives 300,000 doses a week right now and adding in that age group increases the number of people eligible from 5.3 million to 7 million. “The phones in our office have been

ringing constantly from frustrated residents complaining about the difficulties with making an appointment for the vaccine,” said Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford. “While the range of callers covers the gamut of age groups, the majority are from seniors who are having

the most trouble navigating the system. I’ve written to our County Executive to emphasize the importance of advocating for the registry and focusing on getting more of our older population vaccinated and at a faster rate. Hopefully she will see the merits of acting quickly on both fronts.” Nicolello, Ford and the Majority Delegation also recommended that more sites be established in Nassau County to treat an older population, including the creation of additional mobile units that can visit senior centers or other locations where seniors reside or can easily travel to. While the numbers continue to improve, Long Island’s COVID-19 positivity rate remains among the highest in the state. Demographically, Nassau County has a higher percentage of seniors than in most regions statewide and throughout the country as well. To further improve the vaccine distribution process, Nassau Legislators recently asked the state to open a mass vaccination site at the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum similar to the sites at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field where thousands are being vaccinated daily.

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Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Civil Service Positions

Qualifications: Candidates must hold a NYS Registered Professional Nurse License CPR Certification required Position requires Nassau Civil Service Commission Approval

Annual salary: $45,092

Please email Résumé to: liliana d'errico, Personnel clerk lderrico@valleystream13.com

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F/T position: approx. 30 hrs per week; M-F, some Saturdays Subs: on will call/as needed basis Salary: $18.24/hr Qualifications: Must have NYS CDL, Class B or C with appropriate passenger endorsement l Must pass a NYS DMV Physician’s Exam l Must pass m-Clients • pre-employment Malverne •US42194 Richner DOT drugMalverne screen & random drug thereafter 3.125x 3"screenings Richner Communications l Must pass NYSED Dept. Physical Performance Test Pg 1 School Monitors l Must pass fingerprint and background check by NYS Dept. of Criminal Justice Services & review by US FBI l

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Elmont $650,000 Theodora Street. Colonial. 6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor master bedroom. Taxes: $10,902 Merrick $699,000 Ellen Drive. Splanch. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and skylight. Custom garage doors. Taxes: $16,025.44 Long Beach $590,000 W. Olive Street. Ranch. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. First floor master bedroom. Taxes: $12,271.45

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Bellmore $838,000 Judith Drive. Hi Ranch. 5, bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Taxes: $17,059.45 East Meadow $700,000 Gates Avenue. Colonial. 5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms. Finished basement with accessory apartment with separate entrance. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and skylight. Taxes: $13,567.35 East Rockaway $650,000 Waverly Avenue. Colonial. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms. Eatin kitchen. Formal dining room. Spacious great room with fireplace. New central air conditioning. Taxes: $15,062.50

Oceanside $750,000 Murdock Avenue. Hi Ranch. 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Skylight. On deep water canal with large yard. Taxes: $21,403.64 Valley Stream $508,000 Marlow Road. Cape. 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Partial finished basement. L-shaped dining room. First floor master bedroom. Taxes: $12,294.54 Rockville Centre $729,000 Tarence Street. Colonial. 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room and home office. Taxes: $22,590.04 Woodmere $765,000 Ocean Avenue. Farmhouse. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Finished basement. Eat-in kitchen. Formal dining room. Den/family room. Taxes: $14,606.78 Source: The Multiple Listing Service of Long Island Inc,, a computerized network of real estate offices serving Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, and Brooklyn.

Q. A few homes in my neighborhood are much taller. What are the rules for how tall a house can be — like how many floors, and what’s legal? I mostly see only two stories, but the new ones are at least three stories. Is this a new thing that you can build taller? Was it just traditional to only build two stories until now?

A. Recently, influences have changed the thinking on allowed height. Hurricane Sandy’s flooding caused New York to promote house lifting in flood zones. Influence also came from the Federal Emergency Management agency, which, in essence, is a publicly funded insurance company, covering people in areas where regular onte eeper home insurance companies avoid the risk of insuring. to lift or build higher is to avoid huge flood insurance cost increases by building above flood levels, with the lowest level only allowed to be for a garage and storage, not living space. By making the first livable floor higher, above the flood level, insurance rates are kept lower. People have shown me that their rates went from $500 to $5,000 a year, increasing annually since Sandy in 2012. Some homes are much higher than codes and incentives intended, due to misinterpretation of reasons to build higher and misrepresentation in the review process. For example, a home’s first floor is no longer a first floor if it’s higher than 6 feet above the ground. Over 6 feet high, the floor level automatically becomes a second floor, meaning the next floor above is a third floor, which requires zoning board approval, interior sprinklers, escape terraces and wind strengthening. I’ve seen home plans misrepresented as being two stories by not correctly showing the floor level heights or describing a second floor as a first floor, the next floor as a second floor that is really a third floor and even where a fourth floor is shown as a mezzanine or roof level balcony. There’s a small country town in Tuscany, in central Italy, San Gimignano, that is famous for its skyline of towers that people built on their homes during medieval times. As the story goes, one prominent homeowner built a tall tower to watch for potential attackers. His neighbor jealously built a tower a little higher, and, not to be outdone, several adjacent homeowners began building towers higher and higher than one another. History repeats itself. Thirty feet from the ground or the center of the road is your maximum roof height. The safety code intends to protect people from perishing in fires. The first code chapter addresses wind resistance, since the taller you build, the more turbulence from adjacent buildings and wind destruction, not just to your building but also to adjacent buildings. With the 75-mph gusts of wind we’ve been known to have, wind, like flooding, is a real concern. Manhattan towers aren’t wood and nails for a reason. Decisions to build higher have to take community safety and appearance into account, and until recently, they did.

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e lost our sense of normalcy in recent years, didn’t we? Nearly every morning of his presidency, Donald J. Trump treated us to one outlandish tweet after another, one more extreme, more incendiary, than the next, until finally that routine became our new normal. We were conditioned, as if in a Pavlovian experiment, to jeer or cheer, depending on party affiliation, when his tweets appeared in big, bold letters on the TV news, usually first thing in SCOTT the morning. So we began each day BRINTON feeling angry and despondent, or elated and victorious, depending on whether we disagreed or agreed with the president’s rhetoric. I, like so many others, felt fear in my heart when the U.S. appeared on the brink of nuclear war with North Korea. I felt helpless rage when babies, many the children of narco-violence refugees, were ripped from their parents’ arms and separated and caged in sterile detention facilities. I felt numb last summer when the president sent federal forces to disperse peaceful Black Lives Matter protesters near the White House with tear gas and rubber bullets so he could stage a photo op, holding up a Bible, then simply walk-

ing away. And I felt mournful and depressed — and, again, helpless — as I watched him mock basic hygiene measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, and convene mass rallies to boost his already hyper-inflated ego, while hundreds of thousands of Americans died and the economy tanked. Since he first announced his candidacy for president in June 2015, it has been all Trump all the time. The circus should have ended Nov. 3, the day Joe Biden was elected our 46th president with the largest popular vote in the nation’s history — more than 81 million ballots cast for him. It didn’t, however. Trump sought, by any means necessary, to overturn an election that, by all official accounts except his, was an efficient and lawful exercise in democracy. Many had predicted that violence would erupt. When you condition a dog to maul, it will when called on to do so. On Jan. 6, the mob of Trump supporters, conditioned by the president’s continual tweeting and provoked by his now infamous “fight like hell” speech, attacked, unleashing collective fury on a Congress that had gathered to count the Electoral College votes and once and for all certify the results of the election. And so, last week, when we should have been focused on Covid-19 vaccine distribu-

tion and economic stimulus, Trump was once again front and center in the national consciousness. None of us were happy about it. His detractors felt deep loathing. His supporters, I imagine, were riled up, angrier than ever to see him tried in the Senate for the second time. For those who oppose Trump, the impeachment trial was a necessary exercise in futility, knowing there likely wouldn’t be 17 Republican senators courageous enough to vote to convict him, but believing he should at least be shamed publicly for his role in the Capitol insurrection. For those who love Trump, meanwhile, the trial was yet another occasion to revel in his seeming invulnerability, no matter what he might have done. The question is, how do we recover from the past five years of uninterrupted political turmoil, and now very real death and destruction? How do we find peace again? I, for one, desperately want to feel normal again. I hate feeling angry and depressed. I need to start enjoying my life once more, without a sense of impending doom. I want to wake up feeling free — free of Trump and the angry mob of Jan. 6. We must end the coronavirus pandemic for any of us to feel entirely free again, but resolving our political differences would go a long way toward restoring our sense of normalcy.

ow do we recover from the past five years of uninterrupted political turmoil?

Personally, I want what we had in America long ago, before House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Fox News declared war on our political establishment in the 1990s, leading us down a slippery slope that, over time, sent us hurtling into the Trump presidency, which ended, predictably, with Capitol rioting. I want what I had as a teenager and young 20-something back in the 1980s and early ’90s — the ability to debate critical issues — abortion, environmental regulation, monetary policy — with friends and acquaintances, of all political stripes, and then hang out over pizza and a game of basketball. Politics played an important role in people’s lives back then, but it wasn’t the center of our universe. Trump, as the nation’s first shock-jock president, forced his firebrand politics into the very core of our being. His presidency became our national psychosis. Setting politics aside, what I love about Biden thus far is this: He doesn’t need to be the center of our collective attention at all times. Day by day, he is quietly leading, offering straight talk, and perhaps — perhaps — that is how we recover from the recent years of fear and rage: four years of honesty and compassion. Let the healing begin. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@ liherald.com.

Grab your ladle: The soup’s on the table

This column is back by popular demand. Well, in truth, only one reader, shivering through the freezing weather, remembered that I once wrote about winter soups, and asked me to do another one. My pleasure. I cook every night, and over the years, I’ve gathered a collection of recipes, tweaked to a healthier way of eating. Mind you, we aren’t fanatics, but I’m happy to avoid any soup made with cream or excessive amounts of butter. Also, there’s no meat in these prepRANDI arations. KREISS These days, weeks and months through the pandemic, I have been making big, and I mean big, pots of soup, and then, before my husband can see how much is there, I siphon off a quart or more and hide it in the freezer. This neutralizes his portion-control issues and addresses my what-if fears, like if we both get sick at the same time, how will we eat?

But let’s not go down that dark path. Let me share a few faves:

Manhattan clam chowder ■ 2 tablespoons olive oil ■ 1 large onion, chopped ■ 1 clove garlic, minced ■ 1 red or green pepper, diced ■ 2 celery stalks with leaves, diced ■ 2 small cans chopped clams, including juice ■ 2 bottles clam juice ■ 1 16-ounce can crushed tomatoes ■ 1 bay leaf ■ ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves ■ ¼ teaspoon dried marjoram leaves ■ 1/8 teaspoon black pepper In large pot, heat garlic, add onion, celery, peppers and sauté. Drain clams and set aside. Add all other ingredients and simmer 30 minutes. Add clams and adjust seasoning. Serve with wedges of toasted homemade sourdough bread, which is another whole story.

Chicken tortilla soup

■ Buy a roasted or rotisserie chicken, or use raw chicken thighs or breasts, cut into pieces (about 3 cups)

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2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 8 cups chicken broth 1 large can chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon cumin 1 can fat-free refried beans 1 can mild green chilies 1 tablespoon lime juice ¾ cup diced avocado ½ cup chopped cilantro ½ teaspoon pepper ¼ teaspoon salt Parmesan cheese

Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add all the other ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips broken into the soup. Add more spices and cheese to taste.

Mushroom barley soup ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

14 cups chicken stock or broth 1¼ cups pearl barley 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups chopped onions 1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced

■ 1/3 cup chopped dried shiitake mushrooms ■ 1 carrot, peeled and thinly sliced ■ 1 parsnip, peeled and thinly sliced ■ 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced ■ Salt and pepper to taste Sauté garlic and onion in olive oil. Add fresh mushrooms and sauté 5 minutes. Add sautéed mix with all other ingredients to large pot of chicken stock. Rinse barley before adding. Simmer for 1 hour. Adjust spices.

Spinach egg drop soup (can be doubled) ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

4 cups chicken broth or stock 1 bag fresh spinach 4 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1 fresh lemon 1 egg, beaten Salt and pepper Fresh parsley or cilantro to taste

Sauté minced garlic. Add all ingredients except egg to broth and simmer 5 or 6 minutes. Just before serving, pour egg into simmering soup, forming the egg drop threads. Serve immediately. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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he rollout of New York state’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution has been, at times, disorganized, even chaotic, but in fairness, the state has received a mere 300,000 doses per week, while the need is significantly greater than that — there are nearly 19.5 million people living in the state, and more than 7 million of them are currently eligible to receive the vaccine. Three hundred thousand represents 1.5 percent of the state’s population. The actual percentage of people receiving the vaccine, however, is less than 1 percent per week, as each person must receive two doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine to achieve 95 percent immunity to the coronavirus. So, at the current rate of vaccination, we would need more than 100 weeks — about two years — to vaccinate everyone in the state, and at least 60 weeks, or a little more than a year, to achieve “herd immunity.” As is the case with all other states, New York’s weekly allocation is determined by the federal government. Last week, President Biden announced that his administration had finalized deals to buy 200 million more vaccine doses from Pfizer and Moderna by this summer, so it appears increasingly likely that he will be able to make good on a promise to ensure that all Americans who choose to be vaccinated can be. These are frustrating months. Life-saving vaccines started streaming into the public in early December, but slowly. That is behind us, though. Now we must focus on the future. We urge people to be patient as more vaccine is manufactured and sent out to the states. Your turn will come — soon. In the meantime, keep following the critical

Who’s next for an inoculation? New York state began the second part of Phase 2b of its Covid-19 inoculation distribution plan on Monday. Those in the phase include women who are pregnant and people with: ■ Cancer, current or in remission, including 9/11-related cancers ■ Chronic kidney disease ■ Pulmonary disease ■ Intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Down syndrome ■ Heart conditions, including high blood pressure ■ Immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) ■ Severe obesity (body mass index of 40 safety protocols that we have heard repeated again and again over the past year — stay home as much as possible, keep at least six feet of distance between you and others, wear a mask (or two) when in public (KN95 masks are five-layered and tight-fitting), wash your hands often and use hand sanitizer when you cannot. And even after you receive the vaccine, be sure to continue these measures. We were surprised to see that food bank workers were not included in New York’s staged vaccine distribution plan. Those who work at food banks, many of them volunteers, are doing God’s work, feeding the hungry and the poor. If they don’t show up to work, people don’t eat, lowering their immune systems, making them

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leTTers The truth on abortion To the Editor: For many years I have enjoyed reading Randi Kreiss’s column. Although we differ on many of her opinions, Kreiss is clearly well read, knows how to use the English language effectively and can be very funny to boot. In her recent column “2020: What did you do while you waited?” Kreiss observed all the ways we’ve had to “wait” during the coronavirus pandemic. What struck me most was her comment, “For women, the iconic wait of our lives is pregnancy, the time we go inward and focus attention on the seed of life growing inside.” I know she’s a supporter of the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision and the right to terminate a pregnancy, but I think her description of a “seed of life growing inside” inadvertently speaks the truth of the abortion issue: that the seed growing inside a pregnant woman is a life. I know this issue has been enthusiastically debated on

kg/m2 or higher), obesity (body mass index of between 30 kg/m2 and 40 kg/ m2) ■ Sickle cell disease or thalassemia ■ Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus ■ Cerebrovascular disease ■ Neurologic conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia ■ Liver disease Previous phases included health care and emergency workers, educators, essential workers and those over age 65. For more information and instructions on how to schedule your vaccine, go to the New York State Department of Health website, covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov. more vulnerable to disease, including Covid-19. Clearly, food bank workers are among our most essential workers, and should have been included in any vaccine distribution plan. We are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo and our state legislators to rethink the plan — and include them in the current round of inoculations, labeled Phase 1b. Finally, when your turn comes to be vaccinated, be sure to schedule your inoculation as soon as you can. People have reported reactions that include muscle soreness and mild to moderate flu-like symptoms, but these side effects pale in comparison with the virus itself, which, strangely, leaves some unharmed, while ravaging — and killing — others.

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here are many benefits to getting older, although I often wish that I were a lot younger. When it comes to Long Island politics, I have pretty good recall going back to the mid-1950s. As a fledging reporter for a weekly newspaper, I met County Executive A. Holly Patterson, and in later years had some battles with his successors Ralph Caso and Fran Purcell. I served in the Assembly with the late Tom Gulotta, another former county executive, and of course know U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, JerrY who also occupied the executive’s kremer office. While all of those characters had different personalities, by and large they were good county executives who performed their jobs responsibly. They made sure the streets were plowed after snowstorms and the potholes on county highways were filled. They all had their challenges, and like all human beings, they made their share of mistakes. All of this leads me to some observations about current County Executive Laura Curran.

Nassau County, like all suburban counties, isn’t an easy place to govern. It has a major police force, a large workforce and facilities all over the place. There are county parks and numerous recreation facilities. We are blessed with beautiful beaches and waterfront facilities, which require maintenance and supervision. But if I had to pick the toughest part of Curran’s job, it is managing the county’s finances, and that includes tax collections. On the few occasions that I dealt with the county’s tax assessment system, I usually met with some department employee who worked with old yellow assessment cards that looked like they’d been used since the Civil War. The agency has never been easy to run, and its assessment of homes has been a source of anxiety for Curran, as it was for her predecessors. There is no way to make any aggrieved homeowner happy, and Curran has done the best she could to keep the system from imploding. Long before she came to the job, the county was in deep financial trouble. For years and years, it ran up major deficits, and for political reasons kept deferring any increase in real estate taxes. Executive after executive tried to paper over the

f she doesn’t know the answers, she promises to get them, and keeps her word.

LeTTers both sides, but I think Kreiss’s comment actually acknowledges the truth. Please, watch the Rev. Frank Pavone on www.youtube.com, illustrating an abortion procedure with a model and quoting an abortionist who speaks about what actually happens in a dismemberment abortion. You cannot watch a fetus being dismembered or sucked out through a vacuum without facing the truth. This isn’t just about religion. Pavone says, “If we’re going to talk about abortion in this country, let’s make sure we know what we’re talking about.” Once acknowledging what abortion is, America cannot continue this infanticide. It’s like the little boy exclaiming, “But mama, the emperor has no clothes on!” while the crowd blindly cheers. Please check the www.priestsforlife.org website for much more enlightening information. Science has proven the facts. If a plant is growing and no one pulls it out, it will continue growing because it is a living thing. Wake up, America, please. THERESA DAUBE Franklin Square

Kreiss column was ‘preposterous’ To the Editor: Randi Kreiss’s column “When it comes to Trump, newspapers go BIG” (Jan.

growing deficits, but eventually the chickens came home to roost. In 2000, the county was near bankruptcy. In order to save it from itself, the State Legislature created the Nassau Interim Finance Authority to monitor Nassau’s finances and serve as the equivalent of a control board. NIFA is similar to boards that have been created for New York City, Yonkers and Buffalo. It keeps a close eye on the county’s operations, and a mere threat from NIFA can give the county executive and the Legislature a major migraine. NIFA isn’t a paper tiger. It has the ability to force dramatic changes in the county budget and operations. The past two years have been especially tough for Nassau and Suffolk counties. Sales tax collections have been declining at the same time that mandated expenses have been ballooning. Expenses have increased dramatically during the pandemic, which no one could have anticipated. The county’s share of Medicaid expenses is dictated by the federal and state governments, and there’s no source of funds to counterbalance them. Just keeping the county afloat is enough to keep Curran busy.

14-20) was preposterous. Kreiss asserted that former President Trump incited his supporters to violence, yet she brought no examples and no proof. I’ll give her the benefit of the doubt, because maybe she didn’t see his speech. But even so, she wrote, “I sure hope we do more as a society than take away his freaking Twitter account.” So Kreiss wants us, as a society, to do more than censor someone’s opinion on a private app? That idea would be fascist. Kreiss also brought up the man at the Capitol who wore a ocratic politicians support such behavior. In addition, the man wearing the Nazi T-shirt wasn’t in a position of power. But Louis Farrakhan has met with Democratic elected leaders, some of whom have potential ties to the Nation of Islam leader. Kreiss’s description of the riots was full of misinformation and lacked context. There were tens of thousands of people there, perhaps as many as 100,000, but only hundreds were not peaceful. Furthermore, FBI investigations show that the violence was planned weeks in advance. The rioters’ behavior was unacceptable. However, was it acceptable that stores and businesses were looted and people were killed during the BLM protests, which were encouraged by then Sen. Kamala Harris? Kreiss called the election “fully legitimate.” Yet in 2005, a bipartisan commis-

The other criteria I use in judging any public official’s performance is their public personality. Curran is bright, outgoing and genuinely pleasant. She is out in the community frequently, and when she faces the press, she is confident and factual. If she doesn’t know the answers, she promises to get them, and keeps her word. I’ve seen her speak outside Long Island, and she gets high marks from total strangers who think she comes across as very professional. I’m aware of one other facet of Curran’s performance in office. She speaks her mind, and on occasion has tangled with Gov. Andrew Cuomo over county issues. It’s hard to govern a county of over one million people and not have differences with the people in Albany or Washington. I have no dealings with the Nassau County government, so I’m not seeking any special favors. After four years of President Donald Trump and a lot of Washington ineptitude, it’s nice to focus on local competence for a change, and Curran is a good example of that. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

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sion, chaired by former President Jimmy Carter and former Secretary of State James Baker, concluded, “Absentee ballots remain the largest source of potential voter fraud.” If that’s the case, then universal mail-ins are even less reliable, leaving me more skeptical about the outcome

of the 2020 presidential election. All misinfor mation needs to be brought to light, and reporting must have proper context. MORDECHAI NEWMAN Oceanside

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