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City manager steps into police feud which is said to be unprecedented in Long Beach Police Department history. Two days later, the Long Beach City Manager PBA held the vote, and according Donna Gayden this week stepped to Wells, the majority of the into the roiling fray between the department voted no confidence. city’s new police commissioner In an announcement Monday, and the Police Benevolent Asso- Gayden said she had asked Wells ciation, a feud that “to provide me with erupted into the a specific and docuopen last week over mented set of PBA policing polices and issues [with] the what the union sees leadership of Comas the new chief ’s missioner Walsh. micro-management.

“Once received, I Gayden met sepacan formally investirately with Commisgate these in short sioner Ron Walsh order,” Gayden’s and PBA President statement read, Brian Wells to dis“with an eye toward cuss the issues that immediate resoluhave divided them tion to maintain an almost from the effective working moment Walsh took RoN WAlsh relationship beover in February, Police tween Commissionafter serving with er Walsh and our commissioner the Nassau County PBA.” Police Department Meanwhile, Wells for decades and leaving as chief and Walsh continued to support of support. their claims. In a statement MonWalsh and Wells had sharp day night, Wells again criticized exchanges via news releases in Walsh’s pilot “geographic policrecent weeks. But at a City Coun- ing plan,” which officially began cil meeting on April 20, Wells at 8 a.m. Tuesday. It calls for appeared at the council’s good assigning officers to posts on a and welfare session to announce longer-term basis and seeing to that the PBA would hold a “no it that they spend more time in confidence” vote on Walsh, Continued on page 5

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stAte seN. toDD Kaminsky led a press conference Wednesday urging the state Department of Health to allow 100 percent capacity when beaches officially reopen.

Will the crowds return?

Officials ask state to allow full capacity at beaches

By JAMes BeRNsteIN jbernstein@liherald.com

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other state and local officials on Wednesday called on the state Department of Health to allow beaches across the state to open at 100 percent capacity this summer, in light of the declining number of cases of Covid-19 and the spread of vaccinations.

At a news conference at the Long Beach boardwalk

and Grand Boulevard, Curran, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Long Beach Democrat, and City Council President John Bendo said they saw little reason for beach capacity to be restricted to 50 percent, as it has been since last summer.

Curran noted that 52 percent of the county’s population had received at least one vaccination, and that shots were readily available in any number of places. She also noted the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention’s easing of its mask-wearing guidelines on Tuesday.

“The risk of outdoor transmissions is lower, and we are asking the state to allow beach capacity to be 100 percent,” Curran said.

Nassau County’s positivity rate for the virus is about 2.1 percent, among the lowest in the state.

Kaminsky, a Long Beach native, said it made no sense Continued on page 14

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‘He helped everybody’ Family, friends remember victim killed in Stop & Shop shooting

By Peter Belfiore pbelfiore@liherald.com

Family came first for Valley Streamer Ray Wishropp. Friends and relatives said the father of seven was often with his children, and almost always had a smile on his face.

“He was a good father, and he always said hi to me,” neighbor Esther Guartafierro said. “He was good with his kids, and he was just that kind of loving and nice person.”

“One thing to know about my cousin is that he was an incredibly strong family man,” a maternal cousin, Gordon Stevenson, said of Wishropp.

On April 20, however, those seven children, i n c l u d i n g t wo daughters who a t t e n d Va l l e y Stream South High School, were robbed of a future ray Wishropp with their father.

At around 11:30 a.m., 31-year-old Gabriel DeWitt Wilson, of Hempstead, allegedly walked into the West Hempstead Stop & Shop where Wishropp, 49, worked as a manager, with a .380 caliber pistol, and shot and killed him, while wounding two others.

Police said that Wilson, an employee at the Stop & Shop, had met with Wishropp an hour before the shooting to request a transfer to another supermarket location.

Stephen Fitzpatrick, commanding officer of the Nassau County Police Department, reported that Wilson had had a number of disputes with fellow workers at the store.

“Gabriel was a troubled employee,” Fitzpatrick said at a news conference on April 21, a day after the shooting and Wilson’s arrest. Wilson was charged with one count of second-degree murder and four counts of attempted murder.

Neighbors expressed shock at Wishropp’s death. Guartafierro, who for years lived across from Wishropp’s home on Montague Street, said she had just seen him the previous evening. She was watering her plants when he arrived home, got out of his car and greeted her with a wave and a hello. “That was the last time I saw him,” she said. “It’s just so heartbreaking to know that he’s gone.”

Gus Vicari, Wishropp’s next-door neighbor for 12 years, said he had anxiously followed the news reports of the shooting, knowing that Wishropp worked at the supermarket. “When we found out it was Ray that was shot, we were very shocked,” Vicari said.

Wishropp’s killing came during a spate of recent mass shootings in the U.S. There have been seven so far this year, starting on Jan. 9, when five people were killed

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ray WishroPP, center, with his children. He was a family man, neighbors and family said.

GaBriel DeWitt Wilson, center, in white medical jumpsuit, was charged in Wishropp’s murder.

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and two injured in what police described as a “murderous rampage” in Chicago and Evanston, Ill., according to news outlets. Mass shootings are typically defined as having four or more victims.

The frequency of the killings was not lost on Wishropp’s neighbors. “It’s getting so crazy,” Guartafierro said, “and I never thought something like this would impact someone right in our backyard, so close to home.”

Vicari said the incident raised concerns about the safety of retail employees and shoppers everywhere, recalling that his wife was held at gunpoint 20 years ago when she worked as a manager at a Kids R Us. “It triggers a lot of anxiety for me and my wife,” he said. You never know what can happen when you go to any store. It makes you think twice about going shopping.”

Wishropp was known to be friendly, kind and fun-loving. Stevenson, who was raised and lives in Canada, recounted his first meeting with his older cousin in the

mid-1990s, when Stevenson was 12.

Wishropp lived in Far Rockaway at the time, and was eager to show off the large subwoofer speakers he had installed in his car. He introduced younger Stevenson to the hip-hop artist Notorious B.I.G., who himself had recently become the victim of gun violence.

“That was my first introduction to rap,” Stevenson said, and one of his fondest memories of his cousin.

Guartafierro said that Wishropp often helped dig out his neighbors during snowstorms and shoveled their walkways, and recalled how he helped console a neighbor whose father had recently died, even though Wishropp had just moved to the block. “He was the kind of person who would help if anyone needed it,” Guartafierro said.

“He helped everybody and anybody,” Stevenson added. “He had a big smile on his face, and always did it out of the kindness of his heart.”

With Wishropp gone, attention has

turned to his children and how they will be supported going forward. The two teenage daughters who live with him, Guartafierro said, were devastated. “Those two girls loved him very much,” she said.

South High School Principal Maureen Henry sent a notification to the school community that checks or money orders could be dropped off at the school’s main office, but asked that donors write “Wishropp Family” in the memo section.

Stevenson set up a GoFundMe page for the family — in particular, he said, for one of Wishropp’s youngest children, who Stevenson said has special needs. Additionally, the South High cheer team set up a Meal Train to help pay for food for the family.

He and Wishropp were both avid gardeners, Vicari said, and he had planned to buy plants for their gardens, but now, he said, “That will never happen.”

Nakeem Grant and Nicole Alcindor contributed to this story.

ZBA rejects two-family home proposals

By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

The city’s Zoning Board of Appeals has turned down a proposal by a Long Beach developer to convert six homes on East Pine Street, in the largely Black North Park section, into two family homes that would be rented at federally-approved affordable rates.

All seven members of the ZBA voted at a meeting April 22 to reject the proposal by developer Darren Gallo to convert the homes. The proposal had the support of Habitat for Humanity and James Hodge, chairman of the Martin Luther King Center in Long Beach.

Under the plan Gallo outlined for the ZBA in February, the homes would be rented for 10 years, and the renters would be given the first opportunity to purchase them. Rents would be about $2,650 a month for the houses, which would have three bedrooms and two bathrooms. rocco The homes were at 24, 26, 82, morelli 88, 114 and 118 East Pine.

The rentals would not be limZBA board ited to Long Beach residents. Six chairman of the 12 renters would be selected by Habitat for Humanity. But the proposal had previously raised questions from ZBA members, who asked how renters would be able to afford to purchase the homes.

Board members said at the ZBA meeting that the proposal amounted to a request to re-zone the area, something the board said it does not have the authority to do.

Board chairman Rocco Morelli said after the vote that he favors affordable housing and wants to see such housing in Long Beach, echoing the sentiments of other members.

“I want to see affordable housing,” Morelli said. “But recognizing that these are multiple homes, (the proposal) would have meant re-zoning of the are, which the board does not have the authority to do.”

Morelli also said it was “not satisfactory” that tenants would be given a first offer to buy the homes. The proposal did not provide a cap on the price of the homes, he said.

“I would like to see the area re-zoned, and for the tenants to have not just the right of first refusal.” The tenants, he said, would have only “a pipe dream” of buying the home.

In an interview, Gallo said, “It’s a sad day for Long Beach.” Gallo said he would continue to renovate the homes, but they would not be for affordable housing. He said “a miracle” would needed for the ZBA o the Long Beach City Councuil to turn mattwers around and allow the affordable housing. Gallo said the property is in a state-create Opportunity Zone.

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six homes on North Park were to be converted from one to two dwellings that would have been affordable under federal rules.

The houses are in a federally declared Opportunity Zone, where they can be rented at below-market rates. But the homes must be completed in a certain time frame., Gallo said the time is fast slipping by.

Opportunity Zones were created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and are aimed at stimulating investment, economic development and job creation in economically distressed areas. Developers do not have to declare capital gains in such zones. But the homes must be completed in a certain time frame, Gallo said the time is fast slipping by to retain the benefits of the Opportunity Zone.

“I did this because I wanted to give back to Long Beach,” Gallo said. “I wanted people to live like I live.”

Hodge said he and other community activists would continue to fight for affordable housing units in Long Beach.

“It’s something we have to continue to try to do,” Hodge said. “The city has not built new affordable housing units in North Park in a long time. We are going to work as hard as we can to get affordable housing, not just for North Park, but for Long Beach and well.”

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“Walsh’s new geographic policing in all matters that affect their responsibilities as it pertains to their duties to map clearly shows that the majority of the city is having its police coverage protect and service,” Walsh wrote in a cut,” Wells said. Walsh has adamantly statement to the Herald after Wells delivered his sharp criticism at the virtual denied that.

City Council meeting.

Wells argued that “a quick read of “However, the PBA and I [diverge] Commissioner Walsh’s orders and direcwhen it comes to the way I believe the tives will show a swift departure and disdepartment can maximize the efficiency tinct differences from the city’s official and productivity of the department.” police reform plan and the governor’s Walsh added, “The geographic policexecutive order.” ing model that Union President Wells “My members are being told to police has issues with was formulated through aggressively and the public is being told careful deliberation with every member the police are focusing on outreach and of the executive staff, as well as input education,” Wells said. being sought from every sergeant and He charged that in Gayden’s recently officer within the department. released proposed budget, “it appears the “Almost every sergeant LBPD narcotics task force has discussed the plan with has been defunded by elimime and the administration, nating the two detective posiand while not every officer tions that previously staffed has availed themselves of the this unit.” Walsh said that offer to voice their opinion, any such action took place many have engaged in meanbefore he arrived on the job. ingful feedback,” Walsh conHe said he has appointed two tinued. “The idea of holding new detectives to the force. officers responsible for, and “In a community where moreover to address the conthe opioid crisis has likely ditions on their post by develtouched every family in one oping a plan of action, and Ron Walsh way or another,” Wells wrote, then implementing that plan, “I think the public and the was brought here by me.” stakeholders would have Walsh said the pilot plan that was appreciated the opportunity to provide devised came out of those discussions. feedback on such a drastic cut to the “None of this was done in a vacuum,” he police department.” wrote. “To the contrary, the pilot proIn an interview Monday, Walsh gram was developed through participadeclined to discuss details of his talk tive management and the consensuswith Gayden. He said only that she was building process, and while the pilot will “very attentive.” continue to be adjusted, it is supported Walsh also said that last weekend, he by the input and opinions of seasoned walked the streets of the largely Black LBPD supervisors and officers.”

North Park section of Long Beach with Wells has maintained that PBA memJames Hodge, chairman of the Martin bers see Walsh as a micro-manager.

Luther King Center. “It was just to meet Wash said his plan would make police the community and let them meet me,” of ficers, including himself, more Walsh said. “You always learn when you accountable to the public. “How? By do that. The people there want to have supervisors and officers reviewing and good relations with the Police Depart- discussing actions taken and their ment. They don’t think they do now.” results, thereby determining if adjustRegarding detectives, Walsh said that ments need to be made to enable us, when he arrived, there were only four, together with the community, to alleviate and one detective lieutenant. Two more issues and concerns in our neighborwere hired, at his recommendation. In hoods,” he wrote. “From any point of the new budget cycle, he said, he has rec- view, and especially from my seat, that is ommended the hiring of another detec- a great thing for this city, our neighbortive. The Narcotics Division, he said, hoods and the tax-paying public.” used to have two detectives, but its cases Walsh also criticized Wells. “It is are now assigned to the detective who is unfortunate that the message being sent “catching cases” because of city budget by Mr. Wells is one of contention and limitations. strife, as nothing could be further from The feud between Walsh and the PBA the truth,” Walsh wrote, adding, “The has taken some Long Beach residents by true difference between the union presisurprise. “The vote of no confidence is dent’s position and mine is that his job is unprecedented,” said James Moriarty, a to look out for his membership, my role Republican leader in the city. He said he is much larger than only that.” was hopeful that Gayden could resolve Walsh quoted for mer President the situation, and if not, the City Council Jimmy Carter’s wife, Rosalynn, who should. “This can’t go on,” Moriarty once said, “A leader takes people where said. they want to go. A great leader takes peoLate last week, Walsh defended him- ple where they don’t want to go but ought self and his plans for the department to be.” after Wells issued a blistering attack against him. “I want to ensure that the

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Photos by Scott Brinton/Herald

A NAssAu CouNty Police Academy recruit made her way through a field of orange cones at the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course at Jones Beach last Thursday.

Driven to become N.C. police officers By sCott BriNtoN sbrinton@liherald.com

Part two in a photo series on the Nassau County Police Academy.

Sirens blared and tires squealed as a white Chevy Caprice banked hard into a curve at Jones Beach State Park after peeling down a straightaway at 50 miles per hour last Thursday. Meanwhile, a black Crown Victoria cruiser raced across to cut the vehicle off at a four-way intersection. The Caprice braked hard as it neared the stop sign.

Sirens continued to sound when a Nassau County police van appeared out of nowhere at the intersection, the driver also intending to cut off the Caprice. It was a semi-chaotic, seemingly confusing scene, but it was meant to be.

The action took place at the Field Five parking lot at Jones Beach, an expansive stretch of asphalt just west of the Northwell Health Theater, where Nassau County Police Academy recruits come to practice driving maneuvers that they might need while chasing crime suspects or hurrying to an accident.

It’s called the Emergency Vehicle Operations Course, and Continued on page 8

A reCruit reCeived instructions before heading onto the course.

A poliCe vAN and a Crown Victoria moved to cut off a driver at an intersection. offiCer riChArd furNeAux, far left, is the academy’s senior driving instructor.

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Hit one orange cone and you fail the test continued from page 6 orange cones are used to create s t re e t s a n d i n t e r s e c t i o n s.

Recruits must master 12 specialized maneuvers to pass the police driving test — think of your own driver’s test at high speed through a field of cones.

Hit one cone and you fail.

“We try to teach the recruits to have good judgment,” said Officer Richard Furneaux, the senior driving instructor.

To drive as a police officer does, you must learn to drown out all the noise in your head and focus solely on the road ahead and behind you, while watching your sides. Officers must know when to pursue a suspect — and when to call off a pursuit, which is often necessary in order to protect public safety. A high-speed chase through suburban streets can be a recipe for disaster, Furneaux said, noting that police often call in a helicopter to provide air support and follow a suspect until the vehicle is caught.

Lt. Eileen Carsten, who is in charge of physical fitness, defensive tactics and EVOC at the academy, said that driving is, in fact, the most dangerous part of being a police officer.

More of ficers are killed or injured while driving than in any other part of the job.

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A recruit sped down the straightaway at the EVOC course, sirens blaring and lights flashing.

Head of the Class Awards to honor teachers “Been homeschooling a 6-year old and 8-year old for one hour and 11 minutes.

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program was created this year to honor their incredible contributions,” said Bob outstanding K–12 education leaders in Isaksen, Bank of America Long Island public, private and charter schools president. “That’s why Bank of America is pleased to support the throughout Nassau County, Long Island Herald in recogbased on nominations nizing Long Island’s top edureceived from the public— cators with the inaugural students, teachers, families, Herald Head of the Class administrators and commuAwards. Bank of America nity members—at Headhas long supported proO f T h e C l a s s Aw a r d s . c o m grams that advance students through May 15. Once the to and through school, as polls close, the 2021 Herald well as up-skilling for their Head of the Class Advisory careers post-education.”

Committee, made up of mulThroughout the Covid-19 tiple stakeholders from pandemic, we’ve witnessed across the Long Island edufirsthand how teachers have c a t i o n l a n d s c a p e, w i l l met countless new challengreview all nominations, and es—while helping students a winner and 10 finalists and parents do the same— will be honored in each of and the nominations already three categories—Top Ele- BoB isAken submitted for the Herald mentary School Teacher, President, Top Middle School Teacher, Bank of America L.I. Head of the Class Awards are a testament to their Top High School Teacher— impact. As part of each at a live virtual event on nomination, people are asked to share June 16.

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dents, a new program they brought to their school or a unique way in which they reached out during remote learning. Whether it is a classroom teacher or a physical education teacher, the arts or Advanced Placement Physics, a peek at some of the nominations reveals just how much innovation and inspiration is out there among our educators: One nominee “builds an atmosphere in which all of the students are accepted and encouraged to not only become more educated, but better people in the process.” Another “started a lunch group to have the remote students socialize so they felt more connected to the classroom and experienced a more normal school year.” Still one more became “a go-to person for troubleshooting issues when families had difficulty logging on or connecting to district programs.

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community update Ongoing Library Board Meeting The Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees typically meets on the third Monday of every month. Check the website for specific dates and times, www.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 first-come, 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, April 29 Your Health, Your Values A Free Workshop for Immigrant Families: your health, your values: a conversation on honoring your family’s wishes for health care. Staff invite residents to participate in a talk on how to handle yourself within the medical system while honoring your values, beliefs and cultural traditions. This workshop will provide information, access to resources, and support for elderly immigrants and their families.

The virtual event will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

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Use a sturdy folding chair placed on a yoga mat and remember to wear comfortable clothing. The virtual event will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

The Mount Sinai South Nassau-Town of Hempstead VaxMobile visitedto Saint Mary’s in Long Beach last Thursday, April 22. Jose Castro received his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine. The VaxMobile will return to Saint Mary’s on May 13 to administer second doses only to those residents that received their first dose of the vaccine from the VaxMobile on April 22.

The VaxMobile is expected to return again on May 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to administer the J&J single-dose CV-19 vaccine to residents eligible to get it and who want it.

Long Beach Writers’ Circle If you’re a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join our Writers’ Circle on Monday from 11 a.m. to1 p.m.

Public Speaking for Teens with Kyle Savage Kyle Savage is an experienced theatre actor, director, and educator, with a dual masters Degree in English and Education, bringing a passion for helping clients of all ages achieve their truest potential through public speaking.

The virtual event will take place from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

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City of Long Beach Spring Blood Drive The City of Long Beach will hold a Blood Drive in honor of Emil Orlando on Thursday, April 29, 2021, 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Magnolia Center, 2nd floor, 650 Magnolia Boulevard.The NY Blood Center needs your help, now.

Please call (516) 478 - 5262 for an appointment.

Friday, April 30 Essentials of Health with Dr. Leo The various parts of our bodies are connected and dependent on each other for health and wellness. In this virtual presentation, Dr. Leo Beloyianis will go over the different elements of wellness and some of the essential things you can do right now for your health. The

virtual event will take place from 11-11:45 a.m on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

Saturday, May 1 Yoga for 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.

Take & Make Craft: Pretty Paper Roses For the library’s May craft, they’re making paper roses. The perfect homemade gift for Mother’s Day, these lovely paper flowers are sure to make your home a little bit prettier this Spring. For adults and teens ages 13 and up. Craft bags are limited. Registration closes April 26.

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.

Monday, May 3 Gentle Yoga Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti.Beginners are wel-

Vaccines available at local walgreens and CVS. City council meeting Tuesday, May 4 at 7p.m.

Spring hydrant flushing begins Saturday, May 1.

Blood Drive at Magnolia Center on Thursday, April 29 from 2-6 p.m.

2021 Summer Special Police Officer Program applicants should call (516) 705-7318.

Long Beach Memories: A Pictorial History & Discussion The Venice of Long Island: The Canals Senator William H. Reynolds Last hurrah “the Canals of Lido.” The secret & quiet waterfront hideaway on the bay.

Long Beach Memories explores various topics related to Long Beach history through the Library’s gallery of photos, our Local History Collection, and other resources. Share uour memories. Contact: epollis@longbeachlibrary.org 516-432-720 ext. 315. The virtual event will take place from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

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there’s not reason not share that workload with your family. However, the AACAP notes the importance of picking age-appropriate chores for children. Children given chores more suited for older youngsters may fail at completing those tasks. Such failure may set a negative precedent that adversely affects kids’ self-esteem and makes them reluctant to do their chores in the future.

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4- to 5-year-olds: Four- and 5-year-olds can help feed pets and make their beds. In addition, this age can help clear the table after meals, but, of course be mindful to take sharp objects like knives to the sink before kids begin helping.

6- to 7-year-olds: This is a good age for kids to begin taking on more complicated chores, including wiping tables and counters, putting laundry away and sweeping floors.

7- to 9-year-olds This age group can help their parents prepare meals and even pack their own lunch for school. The responsibility of loading and unloading the dishwasher also can be given to your kids at this age.

10- to 11-year-olds: More difficult tasks like changing the sheets on their beds, cleaning kitchens and bathrooms and doing yard work are appropriate for your tween.

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Getting everyone in the family involved in spring cleaning or year-round household chores is a win-win. It’s good for parents, because let’s be honest, you could use some help. It’s good for the kids because it teaches them responsibility and what it means to be part of a family.

Few people look forward to chores around the house. Though adults may not be excited by the prospect of mopping the kitchen floor or folding the laundry, their lack of enthusiasm no doubt pales in comparison to their children’s opinion of chores.

Keep in mind that chores can play a vital role in kids’ development. According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, children can learn time management skills by doing their chores, which also can teach them how to balance work and play time. Kids can apply those lessons throughout their childhood and into adulthood. Giving kids chores also benefits them by teaching them to accept responsibility within the family and providing them with an opportunity to be successful.

You probably have a long to-do list in regard to chores around the house, and

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HERALD Covid-19 VOLUNTEERS JACK ZANERHAFT

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t has been said that the only constant in life is change. Being a religious leader during a pandemic has unquestionably influenced what it means to maintain a house of worship.

Every challenge had to be met with a creative response. We could no longer assemble in person for services or holidays, so like most institutions we resorted to remote platforms for prayer and a plethora of programs. In this way, and with concerted outreach by email, text and phone, I was able to provide meaningful connectedness and a sense of belonging. Early on, making sure people living by themselves and those otherwise vulnerable had food, medicine and essentials was a real priority. The virus has been devastating. Large numbers have been seriously ill, and far too many have died alone. And mourners tragically

OCEANSIDE Lieutenant governor, Kiwanis Long Island Southwest Division grieved without the physical presence of family and friends. We have been forced to be reminded of the significant healing power inherent in the human touch, the love that emanates from a smile, and the comfort that comes from a sympathetic soul.

I have seen and felt a newfound appreciation for numerous festive experiences which we had previously taken for granted, most notably life-cycle events. Celebrating the arrival of newborn babies, coming of age traditions such as confirmations, birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and even weddings have all been affected. Conducting ceremonies via Zoom or in very small gatherings at home has, at the same time, become temporarily normative and instructive about how precious people are in our lives.

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service events, which were not canceled outright, were revamped to be compliant with Covid-19 restrictions. The club was fairly successful in repackaging some of our events to enable us to still provide service and activities to the children of our community.

The pandemic forced us to embrace technology, including the use of virtual meetings.

While people are ready to return to their prepandemic lives, I think technology will continue to have a greater influence in the post-pandemic Kiwanis world.

After the pandemic hit, it was great to see the Oceanside community come together to help each other. It is amazing how well everyone comes together in time of crises to help those in need — even in a community as large as Oceanside.

arly on during the pandemic, the Oceanside Kiwanis Club, in conjunction with the Oceanside Library, solicited donations to purchase meals for local health-care workers and first responders from local restaurants.

At the time, restaurants were severely struggling by not being permitted to have indoor dining. They were completely relying on takeout orders. This project enabled the club to support local restaurants by providing them with desperately needed business and feeding our tireless health care workers and first responders, who were being asked to work around the clock.

More than $30,000 was raised and used to support our local businesses.

Kiwanis is a service organization. Most of our events involve having a lot of people together inperson. Our meetings switched to Zoom and our

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FREEPORT President, Freeport-Merrick Rotary Club

uring the pandemic, our biggest challenge was the lack of access to the public.

Without events or community gatherings, we had no outlet to reach the community or fundraising opportunities. We were very limited in what we could do. But, despite the challenges, our Rotary Club members stepped up.

Members donated PPE for us to distribute to the community. They helped purchase food to donate to local pantries. We had a big Thanksgiving food distribution, and we were able to raise funds to donate $100 gift cards to 21 Freeport students living in shelters so they could celebrate Christmas.

The Rotary also joined the Million Mask Project, which is a national project to donate one million masks to those in need. We donated 2,000 masks to Village Hall, and those

masks go directly to the residents. We also donated more than 4,000 masks to the school district. We also plan to donate more masks to other local organizations, like the Freeport Police Athletic League, Woodward Children’s Center and American Legion Post.

When we heard about the fire at Duryea’s Flower Shop, we made sure to reach out and support them at their location at the Nautical Mile. It’s important to be there for the community and support each other through these difficult times.

While we have seen hardships, we have also seen an incredible amount of emotional support this past year. The pandemic is still ongoing, and we plan on doing much more to help and protect Freeport this year.

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he Covid-19 pandemic was very rough for me. I was a Baldwin High School class of 2020 graduate. Graduating in the middle of a pandemic was hard. It completely changed my post-grad plans. I always planned on going away to college, but due to money and stress, that plan was fading away. This is when I began getting more involved with the Hangout One Happy Place.

The Hangout One Happy Place is a nonprofit organization that serves the special-needs community on Long Island. I had worked for other special-needs programs before, but the Hangout is like no other. The individualism and care given to the participants is like nothing I’ve ever seen before. I decided while volunteering for the Hangout that I would no longer be attending college.

This was a tough decision, but the Hangout leader, Angela Lucas, guided me through this tough time. She helped me start working for Independent Support Services, and later as a Baldwin teacher aide. These jobs allowed me to spend more time at the Hangout and take on more roles and responsibilities in the organization.

I grew up with a special-needs brother and was always told I should work with that population.

Knowing I would spend my adult life being a caretaker to my brother, I didn’t plan on working with disabilities as my career. However, since being a part of the Hangout One Happy Place, I don’t think I would do anything else. I love what I do, and I want nothing more than to keep working with the Hangout and help the program grow into something even more amazing.

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The donations come in and I’m one of the people who goes through the donations and organizes them. And once we do that, we do bag-and-go. In each bag we make sure there’s two pastas, two sauces, fresh vegetables, meat, and now that we have connected with Island Harvest, we have extra meat.

We had three people come last week, and when we gave them ground beef and chicken, they got back on line to give it back because they were homeless and living in the hotel up the street and didn’t have a kitchen. So when we get

someone like that, we have emergency food like a TV dinner or canned foods.

When the pandemic started, the line stretched from the Martin Luther King Jr. Center to almost the fire department. And we welcome it. The more we can help, the more we give, the more people will be fed.

We don’t want anyone to go hungry because they had to pay their mortgage, or the check just isn’t stretching.

It’s been really hard, especially for the people in Rockville Centre. We’re seeing all kinds of people on the line to receive food here. And they’re talking among each other and they’re trying to build their lives back step-by-step.

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beach revenue was “a difficult financial to restrict beaches to 50 percent capacity pill to swallow.” Keeping the current any longer. The state must act now, he restrictions in place, he said, “would be a said, to allow municipalities to plan for death knell to our businesses.”

Responding to an inquiry from the the hiring of lifeguards and other beach Herald, the State Department of Health personnel. said on Wednesday, “As more people The issue is a major one in Long become vaccinated and as Beach. The city lost over $1 our positivity rates remain million last fiscal year low, the Department will conbecause of reduced capacity tinue to review capacity on its beaches. City Manager guidelines for beaches, busiDonna Gayden has put fornesses and entertainment ward a five-year plan to help venues statewide, as part of the city dig out of financial our phased-in approach to troubles, and maximizing reopening New York.” beach revenue is a crucial Curran was asked what factor. would happen if Covid rates Curran said that a full began to rise after a full opening is key to the effort to reopening of the beaches. support local businesses, “We’re flexible with what we which also lost money last do,” she said. “There’s no sciyear. ence behind the idea that the Ralph and Stacy Anselmo, beaches will be a problem. So owners of Beach Burger, many people are now vacciacross the boardwalk from nated.” where the press conference laura curran Capacity at Jones Beach was held, said their restauNassau County for the Bethpage Air Show rant lost 50 percent of its typon Memorial Day weekend, ical revenue last year. executive she said, will remain at 50 In a bipartisan letter sent percent. to State Health CommissionPeople walking, jogging or riding er Howard Zucker, the officials wrote, “Our beaches are crucial economic bikes on the boardwalk just before the engines that support entire communi- press conference began appeared to ties, and after a difficult year, local busi- agree that beaches should be fully nesses are more dependent than ever on reopened this summer, but some were beach related revenue. With warmer cautious. “I don’t know,” said Cindy weather rapidly approaching, local juris- Schott, a business consultant. “If everydictions must plan for and make critical body was responsible, I’d be for it, but decisions concerning beach manage- they’re not. I don’t want to keep people ment, and are therefore in need of your off the beaches, but some people won’t department’s revised guidance as soon even get vaccinated.”

Ralph Bottone, a retired insurance as possible.”

The letter was also signed by State agent, said he was certain that expandAssemblywoman Missy Miller, a Repub- ing beach capacity was a good idea.

“They’ve already determined the expolican from Atlantic Beach.

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he risk of outdoor transmissions is lower, and we are asking the state to allow beach capacity to be 100 percent.

5 Mouth-Watering Margarita Recipes for

Cinco de Mayo

There’s really only one way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo - and that’s with ice-cold margaritas. Whether you’re a fan of the simple, traditional recipe or like to mix things up with fun, fruity flavors, there’s a margarita to satisfy any palate.

We’ve put together a list of delicious margaritas that will make Cinco de Mayo the party of the year. From classic recipes with simple ingredients to decadent creations with exciting flavors, these refreshing drinks are a fiesta in a glass!

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Classic Margarita

While the margarita’s origin is heavily disputed, there’s a consensus on what makes a drink a margarita. You’ll only need three ingredients, and you can serve it multiple ways.

Combine two ounces of tequila, one ounce of lime juice, and one ounce of Cointreau into a cocktail shaker. Cointreau is an orange-flavored liqueur, and it’s the main reason margaritas are served with a salted rim. The salt helps cut down on the sweetness of the Cointreau. Triple sec is a widespread substitution for Cointreau if you don’t have any on hand.

After mixing, pour over ice (“on the rocks”) into your glass, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy! This recipe can also be served without ice or blended up, making it a go-to margarita recipe.

Watermelon Margarita

Cinco de Mayo usually means warmer weather, and this is the perfect recipe to beat the heat. With four simple ingredients, you don’t need to be a mixologist to create this cocktail.

First, you’ll muddle mint leaves in a cocktail shaker. Second, add two ounces of tequila, two ounces of watermelon juice, and half an ounce of lime juice into the shaker and mix. Finally, strain into a glass with ice and garnish with mint leaves. This is a delicious and refreshing twist on the classic recipe and will be a hit all summer long!

Strawberry Mango Frozen Margarita

While you can serve the classic margarita recipe as a frozen drink, you can’t go wrong adding fruit into the mix. You’ll need one mango and ten strawberries for this recipe, but a surprising number of fruits sub in just as well. Do your own experimenting to discover which fruits you like best!

Combine your mango, two ounces of tequila, half an ounce of lime juice, one ounce of triple sec, and one cup of ice into a blender. Blend the ingredients thoroughly and split into two glasses.

Then, you’ll blend the strawberries with tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. Pour this blend on top of the mango, garnish with strawberries, and enjoy!

Jalapeño Margarita

If you want to go all-in on authentic Mexican flavors for your Cinco de Mayo party, mix up a jalapeño margarita for the perfect mix of heat and sweet.

Start by combining a half part of orange liqueur, a half part of agave nectar, one part lime juice, one slice of jalapeño, and one and a half parts of tequila in a shaker. Cazadores Blanco is a perfect tequila for this margarita, adding subtle floral and citrus notes to the drink.

After the ingredients are combined, give them a shake, strain into a glass, and garnish with a lime.

Adding freshly squeezed juice will boost flavors without added sugars.

Vanilla Pear Margarita

If summer hasn’t entirely made an appearance by the time Cinco de Mayo rolls around, these classic winter flavors will keep you cozy on a cool spring day. And while it may seem like a curious mix, this margarita just works.

Put ice, two ounces of tequila, four ounces of pear juice, half an ounce of simple syrup and lemon juice, and a quarter teaspoon of vanilla into a shaker. Shake until chilled, strain, and serve in a glass rimmed with cinnamon and sugar instead of salt. Garnished with a pear slice, and you’ve got a flavorful and warm margarita to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.

Whether you’re a traditionalist who likes to keep margaritas simple or a fruit fanatic who wants frozen, flavorful drinks, there’s a mix out there to make you and your guests happy. This Cinco de Mayo, try a new margarita recipe and let Minibar Delivery (MinibarDelivery.com) bring the ingredients directly to your door. With liquor, mixers, and other party favors delivered directly from local businesses, it’s the easiest way to keep the party going.

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What’s neWs in and out of the classroom

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Photos courtesy Long Beach Public Schools

The middle school’s first place winners worked on the “Super Socks” problem.

Odyssey teams win state competition Three of the Long Beach Public Schools’ Odyssey of the Mind teams earned top results in the virtual state competition and have qualified for world finals. Two groups from Long Beach Middle School won first and second place in their division and an elementary team placed second as well.

Each group took on a different challenge. The first place winners, who worked on the “Super Socks” problem, included middle school students Sydney Bergstein, Aaron Blau, Shane Haglich, Jordan Soriano, Mia Rose Techera, Aaliyah Trichter and Sebastian Triola. The middle school’s second place team completed the “OMER and the Beanstalk” problem and is comprised of Isabelle DePalma, Catherine Maguire, Marin Meola, Lucinda Nash, Kate Ragona and Kasper Yanowitch.

The second place elementary group, which solved “Problem 2: A Virtual Odyssey,” included Nathan Bregman, Emilio Diaz, Patrick Maguire, Sofia Milito, Calie Spitz, Jackson Spitz and Maximo Vitolo. Two other

elementary squads did an excellent job as well. Maven Aull, Maya Cohen, Bianca Leible, Max Mason, Shayna Tozer, Christopher Montoya, Katherine O’ Brein took on “Problem 3: Classics…OMER and the Beanstalk” and placed fourth, while Charlotte DePalma, Arlo Fox, Victor Zolley, Jack Biancamano, Colby Donaldson and Brooklyn Quigley came in eighth place for “Problem 5: Super Hero Socks.”

Middle school teams were coached by Susan Kasper and Douglas MacConnell, and the elementary students were coached by Mr. McConnell and Justin Sulsky.

Odyssey of the Mind is an international competition that provides its participants the opportunity to solve defined problems using a predetermined set of rules for the team to follow. Participants were required to write skits, create costumes and scenery, and perform an 8-minute skit according to the guidelines. The World level will feature students from each state and more than 20 different countries.

The second place elementary group solved “Problem 2: A Virtual Odyssey.”

The middle school’s second place team completed the “OMER and the Beanstalk” problem.

Long Beach favors decision in Chauvin case

Black and Latino children and adults historically lost to police violence.”

She, like others, said the Chauvin verdict should be viewed as a beginning, not an end, to this country’s struggle to achieve racial justice.

And, like others, Moore, an author and a minister, called for healing.

“This is the time for members of our community to unite, rediscover empathy for others and educate people of all backgrounds about the protocol for being stopped,”

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Hundreds paraded down Park Avenue in last June to protest the police killing of George Floyd.

Moore said. “ “Thus, we can as a community recognize labeling all police officers as the “enemy” places all in danger. Similarly, labeling all Black men and women “as dangerous or criminal-minded” equally places all in danger,” she added.

Lauren Ochs of Lido Beach said she respects the police.

But, she said, “You can’t put your knee on someone’s neck. “ She said she is most disturbed about the number of police shootings in the last year or so.

“That’s what bothers me the most,” Ochs said. We teach kids in kindergarten to show respect. That’s what we need to do.”

Jack Zanerhaft, the religious leader of Temple EmanuEl of Long Beach, said like others he was not surprised by the verdict. ”The evidence was overwhelming,” he said.

But, he said, the moment must be seen as a watershed for the country.

“This country needs to move forward,” Zanerhaft said.

“I remain optimistic, but I am also realistic. It’s going to take some serious efforts to bring about the kind of change we need.”

Mark Kaplan of Long Beach, among the dog walkers at Kennedy Park, said he felt Chauvin “got what he deserved. What he did was inappropriate.” But, he said, he was saddened that “there has been so much talk about defunding the police.”

Judi Vining, executive director of Long Beach Aware, a community non-profit, said the Chauvin verdict was “a very preliminary first step.” Additionally, she said, “It shows how very important body cameras area.” Some of Chauvin’s actions were caught on his ow body camera.

“The reason this verdict came down is because people saw it with their own eyes,” Vining said. “My hope,” she said, “is with the younger generations.”

Vining said her 18-year-old grand-daughter told her, “Something like this is never going to happen again.”

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Most Long Beach residents, not always in agreement on issues in the news, were united on one highly-publicized matter, they said in interviews last weekend: former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin received the guilty verdict he deserved in the murder of George Floyd last Memorial Day. On a sun-splashed Saturday morning at Kennedy Plaza, outside City Hall, dog walkers were eager to dicusss the April 23 conviction of Chavin, who was found guilty on all three murder charges against him.

“I’m obviously against police brutality,” said Pam Garcia, an 18-year-old high school student from Queens. “After all these months, he’s gotten what he deserves.”

Joe Longhway of Long Beach, paused from walking long enough to say, “It was excessive,” referring to the more than nine minutes Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck, resulting in Floyd’s death. “He deserved to be prosecuted.”

Chauvin, 45, was convicted of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. The jurors deliberated for more than 10 hours over two days before coming to their decision.

Wearing a mask inside the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Chauvin had no apparent reaction to the guilty verdict. He could receive up to 40 years in prison. Sentencing is set for June 16.

The Floyd killing led to to mass protest marches across the country, including in Long Beach, where hundred paraded down Park Avenue in early July, chanting Floyd’s name.

Anissa Moore, a former president of the Long Beach City Council and now a community activist, said the verdict “painfully revealed that implicit bias and other forms of micro-aggression against people of color is real.”

Moore said the verdict should be “celebrated,” but added “we recognize that it does not restore the lives of

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LEGAL NOTICE A not-for-profit organization in Oceanside, NY is seeking interested resources to provide bids for sales and installation of components and equipment to enhance our security systems. These include closedcircuit television systems, access control entry systems, barriers/bollards and enhanced bullet resistant glass.

Selection of providers in each category will be based on demonstrated knowledge of each of the above noted components and their integration in a security system framework. Additionally, relevant prior experience, problem resolution expertise, adherence to projected work schedules and agreed upon budgets/cost and references will play a critical role in the evaluation process.

Next steps/specifications and requisite documentation can be obtained by contacting us by phone at (516)766-6809 ext. 101 or via email at security@avodah.org with your company name and point of contact.

Responses will be accepted and next steps provided until May 15, 2021. Work is to commence by July 1, 2021 and completed by September 1, 2021.

All information will remain confidential.

125677 LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS HEARING, BUDGET VOTE The Board of Education of AND ELECTION the Long Beach City LONG BEACH CITY School District, Town of SCHOOL DISTRICT Hempstead, Nassau NASSAU COUNTY, NEW County, New York, 11561 YORK in accordance with NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Section #103 of Article 5A that a public hearing on of the General Municipal the proposed school Law, hereby invites the district budget will be submission of sealed bids held on May 11, 2021 at for Bid # 627-2021 7:00 P.M. in the Long Schlage locks, cylinders & Beach High School keys for delivery to Auditorium, 322 Lagoon schools as indicated. Bids Drive West, Lido Beach, and copies of the general New York, and can also conditions may be be viewed remotely at requested from the https://www.youtube.com purchasing agent, Patricia /channel/UCzst8qfrB66Ur Goumas at 7JrZHfodyw/videos ; and pgoumas@lbeach.org or PLEASE TAKE FURTHER the Empire State NOTICE that a vote and Purchasing Group at election will be held on www.bidnetdirect.com/lo Tuesday, May 18, 2021 ngbeachpublicschools. from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 Bids can be submitted P.M. at the school electronically from the election districts indicated Empire State Purchasing below, to vote on the Group, by mail or in following propositions, as person at the well as any other Administration Building, propositions, which may 235 Lido Blvd., Lido properly come before the Beach, NY 11561 no later electorate: than 10:00AM on May 1. To adopt the annual 11th, 2021. Late bids will budget of the Long Beach not be accepted and will City School District for the be returned unopened to 2021-2022 school year the vendor. Delay in mail and to authorize the delivery is not an requisite portion thereof exception to the deadline to be raised by taxation for receipt of bids. on the taxable property of The bid opening shall the school district. take place on May 11th, 2. To elect two (2) 2021 at 11:00AM and members of the Board of made available to the Education for two (2) public via Zoom remote three (3) year terms video conference at the commencing on July 1, following; 2021 and ending June 30, https://zoom.us/j/913514 2024.

69636?pwd=cjJPb2gwSm 3. To vote on the R0Y3pkbE51TGpvYXV4Zz following proposition: 09 CAPITAL RESERVE FUND Meeting ID: 913 5146 EXPENDITURE 9636 Passcode: PROPOSITION 7HmxvM “RESOLVED, that the The Board of Education Board of Education be reserves the right to reject authorized to appropriate any, and all bids or to and expend a sum not to award bids on a total exceed $4,904,900, award or item by item representing monies from basis, whichever, in the the 2018 Capital Reserve opinion of the Board of Fund for the following Education, will be in the purposes: school building best interest of the School and district-wide site District. improvements, Board of Education renovations and/or Long Beach City School alterations consisting of District site work at Long Beach Long Beach, New York High School, including 11561 drainage, asphalt and Lori Dolan, District Clerk sidewalk bridge 125756 installation; asbestos To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232 ceiling replacement and

tennis court resurfacing at Long Beach Middle School; interior masonry work at Lindell Elementary School; interior column reconstruction and exterior wall reconstruction at East Elementary School; exterior wall and window replacement at the Bus Garage; (“Project”); all of the foregoing to include site improvements, furnishings, equipment, apparatus, machinery, demolition and other incidental work or improvements required in connection therewith, as well as preliminary and other costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the detailed costs of the components of the Project may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education determines that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and no material change is made to the scope of the Project.

Because the funds to be expended hereunder are from the Capitol Reserve Fund, approval of this proposition will not require a tax levy upon the real property of the district.”

4. To adopt the annual budget of the Long Beach Public Library for the 2021-2022 school year and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the school district.

5. To elect one (1) trustee of the Long Beach Public Library for a five (5) year term commencing on July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2026.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that, per resolution of the Board of Education adopted on July 1, 2020, this vote and election will be held at the following school election districts (the accurate description of the boundaries is on file and may be inspected in the District Clerk’s Office, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York): LINDELL SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT LINDELL SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by a line parallel to and sixty (60) feet westerly from Malone Avenue, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the center line of Lafayette Boulevard and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

111 W. PARK SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT LONG BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY 111 WEST PARK AVENUE, CITY OF LONG BEACH This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by the centerline of Lafayette

Boulevard, on the North

by Reynolds Channel, East to the center line of Long Beach Boulevard and South to the Atlantic Ocean.

EAST SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT EAST SCHOOL GYMNASIUM 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CITY OF LONG BEACH This election district embraces the territory bounded on the West by the center line of Long Beach Boulevard, on the North by Reynolds Channel, East to the easterly bounding line of the City of Long Beach, and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

LIDO/MS SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT LIDO COMPLEX AUDITORIUM LOBBY 239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NEW YORK This election district embraces the territory of the area known as Lido Beach, bounded on the West by a line commencing due east of the City of Long Beach, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the west property line of Hempstead Town Park and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

POINT LOOKOUT SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICT BISHOP MALLOY RECREATION CENTER 15 PARKSIDE DRIVE, POINT LOOKOUT, NEW YORK This election district embraces the territory of the area known as Point Lookout, bounded on the West by the west property line of Hempstead Town Park, on the North by Reynolds Channel, on the East by the easterly boundary line of Point Lookout and on the South by the Atlantic Ocean.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the statement of the amount of money required for the ensuing year for school purposes (school budget) exclusive of public monies may be obtained by any district resident during the 14 days preceding the annual meeting, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York from 8:15 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., and at each school in the district during school hours. A copy of the statement of the amount of money that will be required for the Library purposes exclusive of public money will be available at the Long Beach Public Library and the Library’s district clerk’s office for the year beginning July 1, 2021.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the District is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final

budget, will show how the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of each type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that petitions nominating candidates for Board of Education trustees and Library Board trustee are available from the District Clerk’s Office, Administration Building, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York 11561.

These petitions must be filed with said District Clerk not later than Wednesday, April 28, 2021 between 8:15 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. Vacancies on both the Board of Education and the Library Board are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large.

Nominating petitions for Board of Education trustee must be directed to the District Clerk, must be signed by at least 50 qualified voters of the District; must state the name and residence of each signer; and must state the name and residence of the candidate.

NOTICE IF FURTHER GIVEN that applications for absentee ballots for the school district election are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel.nys d.gov/common/counsel/fi es/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/fil s/absentee-ballot application-and instructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email at ldolan@lbeach.org or phone at 516-897-2108.

Complete applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election fi the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent.

Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 19, 2021.

Further no absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed unless it has been received at the District Clerk’s office by 5:00 PM on the date of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available on each of the five (5) days prior to the

date of the election during regular office hours. Any qualified voter may, upon examination of such list, file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge will be transmitted to the inspectors of election on Election Day. NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN, that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election.

A military voter who is a qualified voter of the school district may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516) 897-2108, facsimile (516)771-3944, email ldolan@lbeach.org, mail to 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 8:15 AM to 4:00 PM). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application form from the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 3 , 2021. Completed military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who is not registered under permanent personal registration on or before January 1, 2016, or supplemental registration lists furnished by the Nassau County Board of Elections, or has not voted at an intervening school district election, must present himself or herself personally for registration in order to be entitled to vote from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 22, 2021 and Tuesday, May 4, 2021, in the Long Beach Middle School Auditorium Lobby, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, New York.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any person who has moved from one school election district in the Long Beach City

School District to another, and who has not registered in the new school election district, and who is still registered in the district from which he or she moved, may vote in the election district in which he or she registered. Such people must advise, at the time of voting, the election inspectors of his/her new address to correct such registration.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that only those qualified voters whose names appear on the registers prepared for said school district election will be entitled to vote on Election Day. The register will be filed in the District Clerk’s Office and open to inspection by any qualified voter of the school district from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on weekdays from May 5, 2021 until May 18, 2021, except Saturday, when it will be available from 9 A.M. to 12 Noon by appointment only.

TINA POSTERLI, PRESIDENT BOARD OF EDUCATION LONG BEACH PUBLIC SCHOOLS LORI DOLAN, DISTRICT CLERK 125306 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AN AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTACIÓN PRESUPUESTARIA Y ELECCIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE LONG BEACH CITY CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que una audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto propuesto del distrito escolar se llevará a cabo el 11 de Mayo del 2021 a las 7:00 p.m. en el Auditorio de la Escuela Secundaria Long Beach, 322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach, Nueva York; y SE AVISA ADEMAS que la votación y la elección se llevarán a cabo el Martes 18 de Mayo de 2021 a partir de las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m. en los distritos electorales escolares que se indican a continuación, para votar las siguientes proposiciones, así como cualesquiera otras proposiciones, que debidamente puedan presentarse ante el electorado: 1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach para el año escolar 2021-2022 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del distrito escolar.

2. Elegir dos (2) miembros de la Junta de Educación por períodos de tres (3) años que comienzan el 1 de Julio del 2021 y terminan el 30 de Junio del 2024.

3. Para votar sobre la siguiene propuesta: “SE RESUELVE, que la Junta de Educación esté autorizada a asignar y gastar una suma que no exceda los $ 4,904,900, que representa dinero del Fondo de Reserva de Capital 2018 para los siguientes propósitos: mejoras, renovaciones y / o alteraciones del edificio escolar y del sitio en todo el distrito que consisten en trabajo en el sitio en la Escuela Secundaria Long Beach, incluyendo drenaje, asfalto e instalación de puentes en la acera; reemplazo de cielorraso de asbestos y repavimentación de cancha de tenis en la Escuela Media Long Beach; trabajo de mampostería interior en la Escuela Primaria Lindell; reconstrucción de columnas interiores y reconstrucción de paredes exteriores en la Escuela Primaria East; reemplazo de la pared exterior y la ventana en el garaje de autobuses; (“Proyecto”); todo lo anterior para incluir mejoras del sitio, mobiliario, equipo, aparatos, maquinaria, demolición y otros trabajos incidentales o mejoras requeridas en relación con los mismos, así como preliminares y otros costos incidentales a los mismos y a su financiamiento; siempre que los costos detallados de la Los componentes del Proyecto pueden reasignarse entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del Distrito y no se realiza ningún cambio material en el alcance del Proyecto. Debido a que los fondos que se gastarán a continuación provienen del Fondo de Reserva del Capital, la aprobación de esta propuesta no requerirá un gravamen de impuestos sobre los bienes inmuebles del distrito “.

4. Adoptar el presupuesto anual de la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach para el año escolar 2021-2022 y autorizar que la porción requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad sujeta a impuestos del distrito escolar.

5.

Elegir un (1) administrador de la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach por un período de cinco (5) años que comienza el 1 de Julio del 2021 y termina el 30 de Junio del 2026.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que esta votación y elección se llevarán a cabo en los siguientes distritos electorales escolares (la descripción precisa de los límites está archivada y

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una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero requerida para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto escolar), sin incluir fondos públicos, durante los 14 días anteriores a la reunión anual, excepto Sábados, Domingos o feriados, en el Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York a partir de las 8:15 a. m. hasta las 4:00 p.m., y en cada escuela del distrito durante el horario escolar. Una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para los propósitos de la Biblioteca, excluyendo el dinero público, estará disponible en la Biblioteca Pública de Long Beach y en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito de la Biblioteca para el año que comienza el 1 de Julio del 2021.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Propiedad Inmobiliaria, el Distrito debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención.

Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cómo el valor total tasado en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada por la autoridad estatutaria y mostrará el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención, el monto acumulado que se espera recibir como pagos en lugar de impuestos y el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para miembros del Consejo de Educación y Fideicomisario del Consejo de Bibliotecas están disponibles en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York 11561. Estas peticiones deben presentarse ante dicho Secretario de Distrito a más tardar el Miércoles 28 de Abril del 2021 entre las 8:15 a.m. y 5:00 p.m.

Las vacantes tanto en la Junta de Educación como en la Junta de la Biblioteca no se consideran oficinas específicas separadas; los candidatos se presentan en general. Las peticiones de nominación para el Fideicomisario de la Junta de Educación deben dirigirse al Secretario del Distrito, deben estar firmadas por al menos 50 votantes calificados del Distrito; debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante; y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

SE AVISA ADEMAS que

las solicitudes de boletas de voto ausente para las elecciones del distrito escolar deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta electoral estatal y pueden obtenerse visitando el sitio web del Departamento de Educación del Estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por correo electrónico a ldolan@lbeach.org o por teléfono al 516-897-2108.

Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta debe enviarse por correo al solicitante, o el día anterior a la elección si la boleta debe entregarse personalmente al solicitante o a su agente designado. El Secretario de Distrito no aceptará solicitudes de boleta de votante ausente antes del 19 de abril de 2021.

Además, no se registrará ninguna boleta de votante ausente a menos que se haya recibido en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes de las 5:00 p. M. En la fecha de la elección. En cada uno de los cinco (5) días anteriores a la fecha de la elección, estará disponible una lista de todas las personas a las que se les ha emitido la boleta de voto ausente durante el horario de oficina. Cualquier votante calificado puede, al examinar dicha lista, presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, indicando las razones de dicha impugnación.

Cualquier impugnación por escrito será transmitida a los inspectores de elección el día de la elección.

SE AVISA ADEMAS, que de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en el ejército, incluidos los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones del distrito escolar. Un votante militar que sea un votante calificado del distrito escolar puede obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con el Secretario del Distrito por teléfono (516) 897-2108, fax (516) 771-3944, correo electrónico ldolan@lbeach.org, correo electrónico a 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, NY, 11561, o en persona (durante el horario regular de oficina o entre las 8:15 a.m. y las 4:00 p.m.). Un votante

militar que esté debidamente registrado puede solicitar una boleta militar solicitando un formulario de solicitud al Secretario de Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas deben entregarse personalmente o enviarse por correo al Secretario del Distrito y recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 4 de Mayo del 2021.

Las boletas militares completadas deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 8 de Mayo del 2021 si está firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección, o no posterior al cierre de las urnas el 18 de mayo de 2021 si tiene matasellos o endosamiento de una agencia de los Estados Unidos Gobierno de los estados. Un votante militar puede designar una preferencia para recibir un formulario de registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en la solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier persona que no esté registrada bajo registro personal permanente el 1 de enero de 2016 o antes, o listas de registro suplementarias proporcionadas por la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau, o que no haya votado en una elección del distrito escolar intermedio, debe presentarse personalmente para registro para poder votar desde las 2:00 P.M. a las 8:00 P.M. el Martes 4 de Mayo del 2021, en el Vestíbulo del Auditorio de la Escuela Media, 239 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier persona que se haya mudado de un distrito de elección escolar en el Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Long Beach a otro, y que no se haya registrado en el nuevo distrito de elección escolar, y que todavía esté registrado en el distrito del cual se mudó, puede votar en el distrito electoral en el que se registró.

Dichas personas deben avisar, en el momento de la votación, a los inspectores electorales de su nueva dirección para corregir dicho registro.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que solo aquellos votantes calificados cuyos nombres aparezcan en los registros preparados para dicha elección del distrito escolar tendrán derecho a votar el día de las elecciones. El registro se archivará en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito y estará abierto a la inspección de cualquier

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puede ser inspeccionada en la Oficina del Secretario del Distrito, Edificio de Administración, 235 Lido Boulevard, Lido Beach, Nueva York): DISTRITO DE ELECCIÓN ESCOLAR DE LINDELL GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA LINDELL 601 LINDELL BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por una línea paralela y sesenta (60) pies al oeste de Malone Avenue, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este por la línea central de Lafayette Boulevard y al sur por el Océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO DE ELECCIÓN ESCOLAR 111 W. PARK BIBLIOTECA PÚBLICA DE LONG BEACH, 111 WEST PARK AVENUE, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por la línea central de Lafayette Boulevard, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este hasta la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard y al sur hasta el océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO DE ELECCIÓN ESCOLAR DEL ESTE GIMNASIO DE LA ESCUELA ORIENTAL 456 NEPTUNE BOULEVARD, CIUDAD DE LONG BEACH Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio delimitado al oeste por la línea central de Long Beach Boulevard, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este hasta la línea que limita al este de la ciudad de Long Beach y al sur por el Océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO DE ELECCIÓN ESCOLAR DE LIDO / MS VESTÍBULO DEL AUDITORIO COMPLEJO LIDO 239 LIDO BOULEVARD, LIDO BEACH, NUEVA YORK Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio del área conocida como Lido Beach, delimitado al oeste por una línea que comienza al este de la ciudad de Long Beach, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este por la línea de propiedad oeste de Hempstead Town Park. y al sur con el océano Atlántico.

DISTRITO DE ELECCIÓN ESCOLAR POINT LOOKOUT CENTRO DE RECREACIÓN BISHOP MALLOY 15 PARKSIDE DRIVE, POINT LOOKOUT, NUEVA YORK Este distrito electoral abarca el territorio del área conocida como Point Lookout, delimitado al oeste por la línea de propiedad oeste de Hempstead Town Park, al norte por el canal Reynolds, al este por la línea fronteriza este de Point Lookout y al sur por el Océano Atlántico.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que cualquier residente del distrito pueda obtener

Photos by Darwin Yanes/Herald

MeMber of the Chwatsky-Farber Post 717 of Jewish War Veterans of Oceanside and owners of Lido Kosher Deli.

First meeting for Oside vets since start of the pandemic For the first time since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, members of the Chwatsky-Farber Post 717 of Jewish War Veterans of Oceanside held a meeting at Lido Kosher Deli last Friday.

About 20 members shared a meal at the popular Long Beach restaurant and were finally able to see each VfW MeMber Joseph Pontecorvo, Post commander John I. other after a stress- Robbins with former Assemblyman Harvey Weisenberg, who donatful year. Command- ed $1000 to the post. er John I. Robbins The meeting also featured special k i c ke d o f f t h e meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance guest and former Assemblyman Harvey and afterward thanked the members and Weisenberg, who gave a brief speech and establishment for the event. Robbins said donated $1000 to the post. he was just thankful to be able to see his friends again and share a meal.

Compiled by Darwin Yanes

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votante calificado del distrito escolar a partir de las 9:00 a.m. hasta las 4:00 p.m. de Lunes a Viernes desde el 5 de Mayo del 2021 hasta el 18 de Mayo del 2021, excepto el Sábado, que estará disponible a partir de las 9 a.m. hasta las 12 del mediodía solo con cita previa.

TINA POSTERLI, PRESIDENTE JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN ESCUELAS PÚBLICAS DE LONG BEACH LORI DOLAN, SECRETARIA DE DISTRITO 125308

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Pressure-treated lumber, intended for outdoor use, can be dangerous, but the beam with the steel plate is also a problem. There’s a reason that when you go to a big-box store or lumberyard, the lumber is separated into two areas, treated and untreated.

There’s also a reason the big-box stores stopped letting customers cut treated onte eeper lumber in the store.

Pressure-treated lumber, developed over 100 years ago, was created by forcing chemicals into lumber using giant pressure chambers. Treatment was intended to keep lumber from being eaten by microbes, insects and termites, and it has worked well, but with unintended consequences. The poisons used in the lumber were studied and shown to cause respiratory ailments, and in some cases, repeated or prolonged contact led to skin cancer.

Although poison formulas have been changed to be safer, imagine getting a splinter from the local playground jungle gym. It’s easy to understand why school systems across the country replaced the outdoor play equipment with plastic, steel and painted products.

The best place for treated lumber in a building is the closest to where most insects can enter, near the ground. The base plates that connect the floors to the foundation are usually treated lumber, along with an expandable foam and a copper or plastic rigid sheet called a termite shield. If the materials are installed correctly, the invaders can’t get into the house. Because the base plate is generally covered with other materials or in a place that isn’t as occupied, it’s safer than in the general living spaces above.

The steel-to-wood connection is dangerous for the separate reason that the chemicals used to treat lumber are very corrosive to metal, to the point that a steel plate inserted between two pieces of lumber to form what’s called a “flitch plate beam” could actually corrode and weaken to collapse in only a few years after it was made.

Since lumber used for decks is generally treated lumber for outdoor use, it is mostly recommended for the structural parts underneath, and not the exposed parts. Outdoors, the off-gassing of poisons used to treat the lumber is most often not considered harmful, although highly sensitive people may still be affected. I haven’t read specific studies on this, but understand that the use of poisons and pesticides outdoors can still have a profound effect on those people. So use gloves when handling treated lumber, don’t use it indoors and coat or cover the exposed lumber, especially in areas where food will be served. Good luck!

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nce upon a time, partisan politics was a simple business.

There were two major parties, and they both had simple strategies for staying in power. The voters were attracted to either the Democrats or the Republicans based on their philosophy and the vision of their party leaders. Elections were won or lost based on the strength of the party machines and their loyal soldiers.

But the politics of yesterday have disappeared, and the parties will never look the JERRY same again. Both are currently split KREMER into two factions.

If you’re a Republican at the national level, you’re either pro-Donald Trump or anti-Trump. And if you’re a Democrat, you’re either a traditional middle-of-theroad true believer or a so-called progressive. And regrettably, neither of the factions in either party is prepared to work with the other side.

The next important election will take place in 2022. The final tallies will determine which party will control the House

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and the Senate. President Biden needs a Democratic Party victory to help him get his programs through Congress. The Republicans want to regain power so they can be better positioned to retake the White House in 2024. But the GOP proTrump wing and the Democratic progressives are not on the same playing field as the parties’ two traditional wings.

The pro-Trump Republicans are prepared to take on the favored party candidates because the former president is looking to punish any candidates who voted to impeach him. The progressive Democrats are anxious to gain power and influence and have no loyalty to the party. A case in point illustrating the Republicans’ challenge is Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, a loyal party member who occasionally casts a vote with the Democrats on an issue of conscience. She gets a 98 percent rating on voting with her fellow Republicans, but her vote to impeach President Trump put her in the Trump doghouse, and she is now threatened with a primary challenge.

Led by Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Republicans have pledged to support Murkowski and provide funds for

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her contest if she decides to run for reelection. She will not be easy to beat under any circumstances. She is the second-most-senior woman in the Senate.

She won one of her elections as a write-in candidate after losing the party nomination. Her father was governor of Alaska. But despite her strong credentials, the former president has vowed to challenge her.

Incumbent Democrats aren’t having any easier time with their progressive wing. Rep. Carolyn Maloney of New York has been a well-respected member of Congress since 1993. She has been the sponsor of numerous bills that have advanced women’s causes, and chairs the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Members on both sides of the aisle describe her as fair and progressive.

But that isn’t enough for the group known as the Justice Democrats. They have selected a candidate to oppose her, claiming that she must be defeated because she is part of the “establishment.” For the past 50-plus years, it has been very rare for any Democrat from New York to have enough seniority to hold a key House chairmanship, but

epublicans are vexed by pro-Trumpers, and Democrats by their young progressives.

Maloney’s status doesn’t dissuade the progressive Democrats.

In recent years, they have won a number of contests, starting with the election of Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. She has become nationally known because of her constant media presence, and was able to defeat incumbent Democratic Rep. Joe Crowley in the primary for the 2018 midterm election, primarily because Crowley treated the contest lightly. Even though he spent over $3 million in his effort to get reelected, his failure to campaign actively cost him his seat in the House.

Last year, the progressive group managed to unseat Rep. Eliot Engel, mostly because Engel failed to pay attention to his district, especially during the coronavirus crisis.

In the months ahead, the Republican pro-Trump faction and the Democratic progressives will give the two party establishments plenty of heartaches. It will be a test of whether there is any life left in the traditional party structure, but the odds aren’t very good.

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.

College of hard knocks: the pandemic of 2020-21

id we graduate yet?

This was the college we neither applied to nor wanted to attend. This was the education we could have lived without. This was the schooling that killed a half-million of us.

This was the time, 14 months and counting, that we learned more than we could have imagined about our own strengths and weaknesses.

You never wish for tragedy as a character-building exercise, but when human beings confront extraordinary challenge, RANDI they often grow in KREISS unexpected ways.

Have you thought about what you’ve learned since last spring, when we realized we would all be long haulers in some way?

After a time of intense anxiety, I learned that I needed to devote myself to activities that were all-consuming and demanding of my attention. That was both good and difficult, since concentrating was hard when I kept drifting into “what-if ” scenarios. I spent some of my time in Florida and I drove inland, past the coastal towns to orchid farms and

nurseries in the boondocks. I discovered that wandering through the orchid houses was safe. The orchids bobbed in the breeze, and the kaleidoscope of colors and shapes became my fascination for the day.

I learned, too, that what I read or watched on TV mattered during difficult times.

I needed to read historical fiction that brought me out of my own place and time.

On television, I tuned out the news after the presidential election, and tuned in to documentaries, mostly nature (See “Chasing Coral”). I was having Covid nightmares at the time that I could not have had before the pandemic. In the dreams I would walk into a crowded room and suddenly realize that everyone was sick, and I would get sick, too. Shutting out the news helped.

For a long time, I measured my days in a completely different way from the “before times.” While two years ago I might have been running around all day, the pandemic day was pared down to the basics. I might take a walk in the morning, then conduct all work and pastimes online, cook a meal, and go to bed.

I learned how brave and plucky and smart my grown kids and niece and

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nephew are while raising teens and toddlers and infants in the worst of times.

They all worked and kept house and nursed babies and didn’t go mad. The grandkids toughed out constant disappointments and cancellations.

Learning how unprepared the country was for Covid-19 was a shocking lesson. I always assumed we were better than that, that if any country in the world could deal effectively with a global pandemic, it would be us. Yet the messaging from the federal government and from our scientists was distressingly inadequate. We were distinctly unexceptional.

Post-pandemic, we need to educate, fund and support science and scientists and never again let politics trump scientific evidence.

But I learned that, even coming from behind, America can do the right stuff, develop vaccines and get them into people, millions of whom are still skeptical about the shots. And haven’t we all been schooled in the anti-science thinking that abounds? We need to push the education pedal to the floor and raise a new generation of critical thinkers.

I asked my kids and grandkids to tell me what they learned over the pandemic

earning how unprepared the country was for Covid-19 was a shocking lesson.

year. One said he learned that so many joyful family times together have nothing to do with paid events. Another said, “There is no better place to be than out in nature.” Another said, “I learned not to worry about things I can’t control … I’m very happy being surrounded with a fraction of the people I previously interacted with.”

One of the grandkids, 15, said, “I learned that physical interaction with others is essential for your mind.” The preteen said, “Humans are very resourceful although most people struggle with change.” A 14-year-old said, “I thought it was cool that people just adapted super quickly to living in a whole new way,” and the 18-year-old said, “Online does not always mean more efficient.”

I learned that the little things that irritate an individual in isolation with a longtime partner, as in a 53-year marriage, are like grains of sand in an oyster.

Sometimes you get a pearl, an appreciation for the love and support that endures.

The most important lesson of Pandemic 2020-21: We’re still in school. It’s not over. We may have to dig deeper and find more strength and forbearance, and I believe we will.

Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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The heartache of gun violence continues

49-year-old father of seven and grandfather of one, Ray Wishropp, was killed April 20 by a lone gunman in the manager’s office of the West Hempstead Stop & Shop over what Nassau County police say was an employee dispute.

We at the Herald offer our deepest sympathies to the Wishropp family. We also want to express our appreciation to the officers of the Nassau County and Hempstead village police departments, who quickly tracked down the alleged shooter and apprehended him without further violence. Their professionalism was on full display that terrible day.

The gunman, who was reportedly overly flirtatious with another employee, had met with a manager and requested a transfer to another supermarket. When he didn’t get what he wanted, he left the store, but returned 40 minutes later and started firing, police said. In addition to Wishropp, two other employees were injured in the attack.

It was an all-too-familiar scenario in America, particularly these days — another life extinguished all too easily, all too quickly, all too early, leaving another family in a state of our mourning and shock.

We are, seemingly, in a perpetual state of mourning and shock in the United States. Since the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut in 2012, when we pledged to never allow another mass shooting like this to happen again after 26 were killed, there have been hundreds of these shootings across the country.

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letters Congratulations to the Heralds To the Editor: Congratulations to the Herald Community Newspapers on winning 26 awards at the New York Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Week in and week out, the Heralds provide high-quality coverage of the news that matters most to our community, and the dozens of honors the newspapers received are a testament to that fact.

In particular, Associate Editor Darwin Yanes deserves special recognition for winning the third-place prize for Best Spot News Coverage, as does Photo Editor Christine Daly for her third-place award for Best Feature Photo. Likewise, Executive Editor Scott Brinton is to be commended for winning third place in both the Best Column and Best Editorial categories, in addition to two other honors.

The Herald newspapers are a bastion of

Few rise to the level of Sandy Hook or the Route 91 Harvest music festival mass shooting in Las Vegas in 2017, in which 61 were killed and 411 injured. Most are smaller shootings, with a half-dozen or fewer victims. In fact, the Stop & Shop shooting would not be registered as a mass shooting on FBI statistics lists. For that, four people or more must be killed, according to the Congressional Research Service.

When looking at mass shootings more expansively, factoring in the number killed and injured, there have been 2,654 mass shootings since Sandy Hook — nearly 300 a year, or close to one a day, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Astoundingly, though, mass shootings account for only 2 percent of all murders in the U.S. In 2017, more than 11,000 people were murdered by gun; in 2018, 10,440; and in 2019, 10,258 — an average of 30 people a day. Think about that for a moment. Let the numbers sink in. At some point, we must wake up and own up to our reality: America is a murderous nation.

That fact does not comport with our image as a shining city on a hill, a beacon of freedom and democracy for all the world to emulate. Gun violence is our national psychosis, and we must act to reverse course. Instead we seem to thrust ever forward to new and unspeakable levels of violence.

Over the past year, when so much of the nation was on lockdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, we saw a merciful respite from mass shootings. All

seemed relatively quiet. Then, as the country started to open up again this spring, they began anew, as if, during the past year, a temporary truce had been drawn up and the fighting had stopped, only to be reignited by a single violent act that triggered a cascade of more and more shootings.

As a nation, we must commit to ending the killings through a science-based approach to violence reduction. Long Islanders can be thankful that Northwell Health committed $1 million to establish a Center for Gun Violence Prevention in 2019. That December, the health system, one of the largest in the country, held its first Gun Violence Prevention Forum in December, followed by its second last December.

Our elected leaders and community activists need to become more vocal on this issue — seeking studies, as Northwell has done, to understand more fully the stranglehold that gun violence has on the nation, while at the same time calling for common-sense legislation to reduce the number of killings.

In New York, it’s easy to ignore the issue. The state has some of the nation’s toughest gun laws — and one of the country’s lowest death-by-gun rates. We will never, however, feel truly safe across this land until all states realize the importance of more stringent gun regulations in promoting public safety.

The Stop & Shop shooting reminded us, in no uncertain terms, that gun violence can erupt anywhere, at any moment, in America.

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or 19 years I have called the United States my home, my safe place and a country that I dearly love.

Yet it continues to deny me recognition as one of its own as a result of my immigration status. I have lived here longer than in the country of my birth, and I have learned to love every little thing that makes America America, from its language to its seasons, its food and its noise, even its fast-paced lifestyle.

I was born in Ecuador and came to the U.S. when I was 14. As a eLiana Deferred Action Childhood FernanDeZ for Arrivals, or DACA, recipient, I have been able to finish college and buy a home — but my life has been measured in two-year increments.

Soon after I arrived in this country, I realized that many of my dreams would not come true because I was missing one piece of the puzzle — “legal status.” I have never let my immigration status define who I am or what I can achieve, but the reality is that it has presented a

series of obstacles that have been hard to overcome.

In June 2012, President Barack Obama announced that he would sign an executive order called DACA to protect young people who came to the U.S. as children from deportation. That took my life and dreams on a completely different, and revolutionary, path. The DACA program has been my safeguard, even if I must renew my status every two years. The program has also allowed me to become vocal and get involved in the immigrant rights movement, through which I witnessed some of the worst of this country’s tendencies during the Trump administration.

Many undocumented immigrants like me became easy prey for President Donald Trump, who constantly forced us to fight back against all of the anti-immigrant sentiment and policies that were unleashed during his presidency. Defending DACA on the streets, and in the courts, where I served as one of the plaintiffs against Trump for unlawfully ending the program, has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.

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Many thanks to our first responders To the Editor: On April 20, our community was confronted with the horrific news of another mass shooting, this time close to home.

One person was killed and two others injured when a gunman opened fire inside the West Hempstead Stop & Shop.

My heart goes out to the victims and their families.

I want to thank the first responders, police officers and detectives who apprehended the suspect without incident following a brief search. Their quick response provided critical aid to those injured in the shooting and brought a measure of calm to an otherwise chaotic scene.

This doesn’t happen by accident; it is the result of diligent training and coordination with other law enforcement agencies. Within minutes, our schools were secured thanks to the protocols enacted in response to the many shootings we have seen across the country over the past several years. Students across Nassau County

a movement delivered a DACA victory at the U.S. Supreme Court last June, and then in January, when President Biden was sworn in. Many promises were made on the campaign trail last year that led me to believe that a legislative solution would finally be introduced to protect people like me and the rest of the 11 million undocumented people in this country.

Then, on March 18, HR6, also known as the Dream and Promise Act, was passed by the House of Representatives, promising a pathway to legalization for an estimated 3.1 million people, including DACA and Temporary Protective Status, or TPS, recipients.

Passage of the bill can be credited to the immigrant youth and community that for years has led the fight to build a movement to provide our people with respect, dignity and the pathway to citizenship that we deserve. The bill’s success in the House brings the promise of long-overdue relief to millions of undocumented youth and TPS holders who have organized, rallied in the streets, shared their stories and flooded the halls of Congress.

The vote brought me one step closer to

ensuring that I will be able to have permanent protections in this country and remain together with my children and family.

Nonetheless, as our immigrant community celebrates the bill’s passage, it is crucial to recognize that the legislation has problems that must be fixed. It includes harmful measures that rely on our unjust, discriminatory criminal legal system. It leaves out community members who should be eligible for a pathway to citizenship, but would not be simply because they might have been caught up in the legal system.

I know we face an uphill battle to pass this legislation in the Senate, but we urge senators to take up the bill quickly, and call on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to immediately remove the harmful provisions, reject any additions that would further criminalize members of our community and move swiftly to pass this measure.

Eliana Fernández, of Patchogue, is lead organizer at the Brooklyn-based nonprofit Make the Road New York, an immigrant rights organization, and a plaintiff in Wolf v. Batalla Vidal, one of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals cases decided by the Supreme Court, which ruled that President Trump’s efforts to end DACA were unlawful.

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spent the day in lockdown as parents worried about their safety, in scenes that have become all too common in our society.

All of this, though, could have been much worse if it were not for the brave men and women of the Nassau County Police Department, led by Commissioner Patrick Ryder, and those from the cooperating agencies. They did their jobs with professionalism, stepped up when we needed them most and, most important, worked with the community to apprehend a dangerous suspect.

Last year, Nassau County was ranked the safest community in America by U.S. News & World Report, and yet even we are not immune to this epidemic plaguing our nation. This is beyond politics, and it’s up to all of us — Democrats and Republicans — to fight for a future free of senseless gun violence. I stand ready to do my part.

LAURA CURRAN Nassau County executive

Kreiss is wrong on Biden To the Editor: It looks to me that some of the Herald’s opinion writers have Trump derangement syndrome, with Randi Kreiss exhibiting some of the worst symptoms — so much so that she describes President Joe Biden with such fictional virtues as gravi-

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tas, stability and walking in step with diverse groups of Americans because he knows them well.

Is Kreiss really describing Biden, the 2021 version? Her ode to Joe reminds me of a CNN reporter last summer who told

a TV audience how peaceful that day’s demonstrations were as the burning buildings behind him lit up the night sky.

DAN CARROLL East Meadow

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April 29, 2021 — LONG BEACH HERALD

- Moe Isaac and Ellen Coster

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We have been truly blessed to move into Harvest Pointe. This is a beautiful, friendly and state-of-the-art community. Living here has made life so much easier and more enjoyable.

Live at the North Fork’s most active 55+ adult community and #1 clubhouse.

Spacious 2 and 3 bedroom homes with first-floor master bedrooms from the low $800,000’s.

Phase 3 - 85% Sold | Only five 3-bedroom homes remain Final Phase | 2-bedroom homes are now available

PLEASE CONTACT US AT 631-735-9300 TO ARRANGE A TOUR

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The complete terms are in an Offering Plan available from Sponsor. File No. CD17-0155 and CD20-0099.

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