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$25 million suit against city over racy flag flags that express his support of Donald Trump, flags that express his dissatisfaction of the A Long Beach Republican and current President of the United ardent supporter of former Pres- States of America, the American ident Donald Trump filed a $25 Flag, among others, outside his million lawsuit against the city home on East Broadway in the on May 6, claiming that his City.” rights were violated in March Nowhere in the court papers when he was issued does Wasserman say a $40 summons for that among the flags flying pro-Trump he flew was one decflags from his home orated with a decidand car that sported edly off-color coman expletive directed ment: “F– –k Biden.” at President Biden.

O n M a rch 2 1 , Michael WasserWasserman said in man said in papers court papers, he flew filed in U.S. District a “Trump for 2024 Court in Brooklyn America First Flag” that his rights were from his car outside violated March 16 his home. when Long Beach City oF He said a Long police of ficers, Beach police officer loNG BeaCH including Police arrived at his home.

Commissioner Ron Wasserman said he Walsh, asked him to remove the would remove the flag until he flags because they violated a city could obtain a legal opinion as to code against displaying flags on its legality. public property.

But, he said, the officer, whom Wasserman said in the papers he identified as Brian Vias, that he has flown flags from his issued him a summons. Wasserhome and his SUV, and that he man claimed in the papers that believes the code supports his Vias told him he “had no right to fly the flags. choice” but to issue the sumIn papers, he said, “On or mons, indicating that the order about 2017 until present day, “came from his superiors.”

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By James BerNsteiN jbernstein@liherald.com

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some true prodigies Fifth-graders in Douglas MacConnell’s class at East Elementary School placed second in the nation in the Prodigy Math Madness Tournament in March. Dubbed the “Mac A Ronis,” the group was up against 2,375 other contenders from across the country, and achieved an accuracy score of 97.57 percent. The team will receive an Amazon gift card and Prodigy membership access as a prize.

Meet Long Beach’s candidates for Board of Education

By DarwiN yaNes dyanes@liherald.com

Three candidates are running for two open Board of Education seats in the Long Beach School District’s May 18 election: incumbent Sam Pinto and challengers Dr. Pamela Banks and Alexis Pace. Incumbent Tina Posterli, who is running for City Council, will not seek re-election.

Pinto, 36, a professional firefighter in Long Beach, is seeking his second term on the school board, and is keeping the plat-

form that helped him win three years ago. He is focused on providing supportive education and enrichment to the city’s students so they can be prepared for future challenges.

Pinto said that the board has done a good job of maintaining the district’s financial health, while improving programs that support children. He also noted that the board has proposed a budget with no tax hike. “I’m very happy that we’ve been able to be financially healthy, includ-

ing this year’s zero tax increase, without cutting any programs,” he said. “I hope that my skill set has been supporting the team effort of the district.”

Pinto, president of the Eastholme Civic Association, Long Beach Professional Firefighters Local 287 and the Long Beach Public Library board of trustees, said that he brings a different perspective to the board, and that that perspective was valuable at the height of the coronavirus Continued on page 4

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Ranked sixth in Nassau County, Long Beach showed its youth through the first 10 days of what promises to be a season-long challenging Conference I girls’ lacrosse schedule.

“We have a hungry and eager group that’s going to play better as the season goes along,” said coach Rachel Ray, who guided the Marines to the Class B semifinals in 2019. “It’s been a rough start, but we’ll work through it. We have to improve on draws, ground balls and clears.”

Long Beach will face each of the top five ranked teams once, and the four teams ranked below them twice in a 13-game regular season crammed into 33 days. With Manhasset dropped into Class C, Garden City and South Side appear the teams to beat in Class B. “I keep telling the girls it’s not how you start but how you finish,” Ray said. “We need to have a statement game against one of the top five teams to give us a confidence boost and prove we belong in the conversation.

We’ve been practicing great. We just have to carried it over into games.”

Junior goaltender Sarah Gusler did everything she could to keep the Marines close in losses to South Side, Wantagh and North Shore to start the campaign. She’s a returning starter who’s developed strong clears and is the vocal leader in the defensive zone. “Sarah has great vision and runs the show in the back,” Ray said. “She’s

already made so many on-the-doorstep saves to keep us in games.” Sophomore backup Emily Backlin will also see some action in the net, the coach noted.

On defense, seniors Maura Conway and Paige Levin operate in the low post and their communication is key, Ray said. Conway is a captain. Senior Emily Aitchison, a standout on the soccer field, brings the same aggressive and physical mentality to lacrosse according to Ray. Junior Morgan McCaffrey is a solid when it comes to denying opponents in one-on-one situations.

The midfield took a hit when Kiera Bauer suffered a season-ending injury during volleyball. Senior Kyla Timperio made the move to midfield to handle some of the draws along with senior Rivers Cunningham, a Hofstra commit who is fast and physical and makes things happen between the 30s. Junior Cate Miller is a defensive-minded middie who can also catch and finish, Ray said. “Kate is everywhere, sideline to sideline and end to end,” said Ray, who is excited about the talent of freshman Eva Main and eighth-grader Delaney Chernoff.

On the attack, sophomore Delaney Radin is Long Beach’s go-to player who in 2019 had 17 goals and 26 assists as an eighth-grader. “She’s a special player who every opponent will game plan to stop,” Ray said. “She has incredible stick skills and her vision is beyond high school level.”

Senior captain Reagan Martinsen is a shifty attacker who dodges hard to the cage, while talented seventhgrader Skyler Kilfeather is already proving she belongs with goals in each of her first three varsity games.

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SOphOMOrE aTTack DELaNEY Radin is Long Beach’s go-to player who in 2019 had 17 goals and 26 assists as an eighth-grader.

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Hempstead to “go electric” with vehicles

LONG BEACH HERALD — May 13, 2021

By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

Hempstead officials could not have picked a more oppor tune day to announce plans to convert the town’s fleet of cars and trucks to electric-power: motorists in some states Tuesday were lining up for gasoline and gas prices were rising after a pipeline that supplies much of the East Coast was hacked over the weekend is now shut down.

The town officials gathered Tuesday at the Conservation and Waterways facility in Point Lookout, where charging stations are located. It was the second time since April that the town has announced plans to go electric, the first time the issue involved the use of electric garbage trucks.

Town Supervisor Don Clavin showcased two electric-powered Chevy Bolts that have already been purchased.

Clavin said the cars will be stationed at Point Lookout for use by Conservation and Waterways.

Clavin promised that the town’s entire fleet of car and heavy-lift trucks will be electric-powered by 2040. The town has between 600-700 vehicles, including cars and trucks.

“Today symbolizes a future in the town of Hempstead that is no longer reliant on fossil fuel but cutting-edge, zero-emission vehicles,” Clavin said.

The town supervisor took note of the hack that took place at Colonial Pipelines in Alpharetta, Ga. It is one of the largest in the United States and can carry about three million barrels of fuel a day over 5,500 miles, from Houston to New York. It serves most of the Southern states, and branches from the Atlantic Coast to Tennessee.

Gas prices have already begun to rise slightly.

The average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline rose above $3 per gallon in New York State so far this week to $3.004 on Monday, according to AAA. Nationally, average gas prices have jumped six cents this past week to $2.96 per gallon and will likely continue going up due to a number of factors, including the recent shutdown of the Colonial Pipeline, according the AAA. Colonial Pipeline said it is working on a plan to restore supplies.

Clavin said he had noticed that the price rises on Monday. He said the electric-powered vehicles can travel up to 260 miles on a single charge.

In April, the town previewed a stateof-the-art Mack LR Electric garbage truck, currently deployed by New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY), at Rath Park in Franklin Square. Its use will make Hempstead the first municipality on Long Island to test out the Mack LR Electric Truck, by the end of this year.

Clavin noted that Kate Murray, now Town Clerk, who had served as town supervisor from 2003 to 2016, raised the town’s environmental profile. He said she had helped create a “green energy” park in Point Lookout, featuring solar,

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town Clerk kate Murray was credited with starting Hempstead’s energy efforts when she was supervisor in the early-to-mid 2000s.

geothermal, hydrogen and wind power as well as a one-of-a-kind solar-powered gover nment office, which draws no energy from the power grid, and emits zero pollutants.

Mur ray said gover nment has strong role in play in developing clean energy.

“We wanted to see how we could live cleaner, geener, and make every day Earth Day,” Murray said.

Senior town council member Dorothy Goosby praised the plan and said it had significant meaning for her. She said she is driving to Georgia Thursday to attend her nephew’s college graduation.

“I filled up my tank,” Goosby said.

Hempstead senior CounCiwoman Dorothy Gossby said she planned to drive to Georgia and needed to ‘gas up.’ one of tHe two Chevy Bolts the town plans to use at the Point Lookout Conservation and Waterways facility. town supervisor don Clavin demonstrated how an electric car is fueled after press conference Tuesday.

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Dr. Pamela Banks

Age: 36

Age: 62

Age: 44

Years living in the district: Lifelong resident

Years living in the district: 3

Years living in the district: 23

Occupation: Pediatrician

Occupation: Pharmaceutical industry

Education: Bachelor’s degree, Adelphi University; master’s, New York University; doctorate, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine

Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of Delaware; master’s in special education, Touro College

Occupation: Professional firefighter Education: Bachelor’s degree, Queens College; master’s, Purdue University; master’s, John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Family: Four children

Family: Three children in the district

Family: Three children in the district STEM programs, which she said she strongly supported.

Banks was a member of two state educational task forces in recent years, including a Covid-19 task force that focused on

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making schools safer during the pandemic. “I feel that I have a lot of knowledge that I could bring to the school board,” she said.

“I am also very cognizant that we have to keep expenditures down for our citizens.

These are very difficult times, and I know everyone needs to focus on that as well.”

Since moving to Long Beach, Banks said, she has attended many school board meetings, and thinks the district is doing a great job for its students. She also attends many educational seminars and conferences, she said, and she believes she can help the district moving forward.

“I just think that being a pediatrician, I can bring a different aspect to the health and welfare of children,” she said. “I feel that the two most important people, outside of their parents, in a child’s life are their pediatrician and teacher. I feel that working together, we can make Long Beach an outstanding school district.”

Alexis Pace, 44, is also a familiar face at school board meetings, and has championed special education. She has served on a number of PTAs, including as co-presi-

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dent of the Special Education PTA and vice president of the Central Council PTA. Pace said she considers herself an advocate for students and, as a community stakeholder, she wants to have a hand in making the best financial decisions for the community.

“I think it’s very important there is a shared voice on the Board of Education that comes from a parent perspective,” Pace said. “I think it’s really important to have someone with a really deep understanding of schools and how they function and meet the needs of the students.”

With three children in the district, including one with special needs, Pace said she believed she would bring a different outlook to the board. “I think I would add a fair and balanced voice to the board and be an advocate for all students,” she said.

“That’s my purpose and my mission. I think it’s really important to have a vested interest.”

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pandemic, when the schools looked to the county and state health departments for guidance.

“I believe we navigated the best we could under the constant changes,” Pinto said. “I think it was important that we were able to get our students and staff into a safe environment, where they try to regain a sense of normalcy.”

Looking forward, Pinto said, he wanted to improve the district’s nutrition and food service program, and enhance students’ profiles before graduation. He stressed that maintaining the district’s financial health was also vital.

Dr. Pamela Banks, 62, a pediatrician for 30 years with a practice in Merrick, was a school board member there for seven years before moving to Long Beach. She remains the school doctor for the Merrick School District.

Banks said that one of her biggest priorities is to help get people’s lives back to normal and make everyone feel safe at the schools. “Covid has interrupted every aspect of every child’s life,” she said. “I think it’s very important to help them go back to feeling more comfortable.”

Banks added that she had seen more mental anguish in children because of the pandemic, and that with her experience as a pediatrician, she could offer the district more insight into how to make schools safer.

She praised the school’s academic and

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featuring certified RYT instructor Beverlee Bertinetti.Beginners are welcome, and this class is open to all. 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.

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.

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

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, May 13 City Council work session City Hall, 1 W. Chester St. All meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the sixth floor.

Live streams of meetings available at www.longbeachny.gov.

Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vaxmobile the region’s First COVID-19 Vaccination Mobile Unit will be in Long Beach Thursday, May 13, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at St. Mary of the Isle Roman Catholic, 315 E Walnut St. Walk-Ups are permitted (supply is limited). Individuals interested in scheduling an appointment may do one of the following: Call the Town of

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Car Show and Tech Expo The LBHS Technology Department will hold its Car Show and Tech Expo this Saturday, May 15, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Projects, cars and much more will be featured and robotics work and new laser cutter will be on display.events and activities Hempstead at 516-812-3678. Fill out and submit the contact form here: www. southnassau.org/sn/vaxmobile

Cabaret Festival 2021: The Essence of Cabaret Welcome to Cabaret! In collaboration with Artists in Partnership, the Long Beach Library is proud to be virtually hosting the 2021 Cabaret Festival on Thursday, May 13 - Saturday, May 15.

Don’t miss a single performance. The virtual event will take place from 7:308:30 p.m on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

Friday, May 14 Chair Yoga This popular virtual Chair Yoga class

focuses on a full-body practice and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. The virtual event will take place from 9-10 a.m on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Saturday, May 15 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

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Cabaret Festival 2021: Both Sides of Bernstein Leonard Bernstein was a giant of both the concert stage and Broadway. Celebrate Bernstein’s music from West Side Story, On The Town, Candide, Wonderful Town and more with singersongwriter Sara Zahn in a live virtual performance. The virtual event will take place from 7:30-8:30 p.m on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Monday, May 17 Gentle Yoga Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class

School Board and budget vote Tuesday, May 18.

MSSN Vaxxmoblie Thursday May 13.

Spring hydrant flushing continues to May 15.

City Council meeting at 7 p.m. May 18.

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

Tuesday, May 18 City Council Meeting City Hall, 1 W. Chester St. All meetings are held at 7 p.m. Live streams of meetings available at www.longbeachny.gov.

Annual Election and Budget Vote Library and School District Long Beach School District will hold its annual election and budget vote for the school district and public library in the auditorium.

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Easing ER nerves for people with autism

LONG BEACH HERALD — May 13, 2021

By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com

Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has partnered with RVC Blue Speaks, a Rockville Centre-based autism awareness organization, to create a machine that provides a calming atmosphere for people with autism in the stressful environment that the Emergency Room can be.

“Louie” has a wide array of calming distractions that can help those with ASD cope with the atmosphere.

MSSN is complementing “Louie” with a clinical program meant to cater to the needs of patients with ASD that alleviates communication between their families and medical care teams to establish comprehensive care plans.

A large part of this program with autism charity RVC Blue Speaks was inspired by experiences founders Anthony and Mary Lou Cancellieri had with their grandson, Louis, who the “Louie” machine is named after.

A few years ago, Cancellieri, of Rockville Centre, and his daughter had a frustrating experience at a hospital on Long Island. When the family brought Louis in for treatment, they were met by an intake person and informed them that little Louis was on the spectrum. “The person said: ‘Does he bite?’ And my daughter was devastated that someone would ask that question,” Anthony said.

As a member of the board at Mount Sinai South Nassau, Anthony said he believed he and RVC Blue Speaks could push for more training to improve care at the hospital for people like Louis. RVC Blue Speaks donated $15,000 to expand the hopsital’s Child Life Program and purchase the Vecta System Sensory Station that was dubbed “Louie.”

The machine offers people with ASD multi-sensory options like a rubber ball that controls bubbles in the central water tube, fiber optic strands for people to run their fingers through and noise cancelling headphones.

Additionally, “Louie” has a projector, blankets and iPads for those with ASD to use as they wish. Often, they

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anThony and mary Lou Cancellieri introduced “Louie” with members of the Mount Sinai South Nassau staff at a news conference on April 30. are offered in exchange for the patient’s cooperation with things like shots to incentivize the patient to remain calm.

“We really want kids to have a say in their care,” Director of Child Life Services AnnMarie DiFrancesca said.

“It’s all about giving kids control and allowing them to communicate with us in a manner that they’re most comfortable with.”

The “Louie” platform is wheeled, allowing it to be moved throughout the hospital when the need arises. And at a news conference on April 30, it was revealed that RVC Blue Speaks has agreed to fund a second “Louie” for use at Mount Sinai South Nassau.

“It is our blessing to support the hospital in this initiative knowing that the Vecta Sensory System will help hospital clinical staff provide a more comfortable and stressfree environment for patients with ASD and other special needs,” Anthony Cancellieri said.

Cancellieri added that he hopes that the work being done at Mount Sinai South Nassau can be the catalyst for better treatment for those with ASD in hospitals across the country. He is a board member for the eight Mount Sinai hospitals in New York City, where training is also underway to treat patients with ASD in a more compassionate and effective way.

New proposed budget reduces property taxes

By James BernsTein jbernstein@liherald.com

Long Beach officials had some good news Tuesday night for taxpayers - the proposed tax rate for the new fiscal year will be 4.9 percent, down from the previous proposed 6.3 percent.

The proposed reduction is based on the city’s belief that it will be able to fully open beaches this year, bringing in an additional$ $700,000 in revenues, according to Ina Reznik, the city’s comptroller, who disclosed the new figures at a virtual city council meeting.

Reznick said that the budget was “a dynamic process” subject to change. “Our projections for beach revenue has changed,” she said.

She said city and state officials have worked with the state “to lobby for 100 percent capacity at the beaches.” One-hundred percent capacity will allow non-residents to use the beaches, Resnick said.

Dan Keefe, a spokesman for the state parks and recreation department, said in a statement that, “Based on new, updated guidance announced yesterday (Monday) by the Governor, capacity limits will be based on space available to maintain six feet of social distancing starting on May 19 in New York. As a result, parks and beaches will need to determine on a case by case basis whether their operating plans and

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Long BeaCh offiCiaLs believe they can achieve 100 percent capacity on the beaches given new state guidance. available space for social distancing will allow for expanded capacity.”

Given such guidance, Reznik said, “We feel the 100 beach capacity is doable.” With beaches at 50 percent capacity last summer, the city lost about $1 million in revenue.

City officials said $696,000 in additional beach revenue is expected due to the adjustment of capacity restrictions.

Reznik said the new proposed rate will mean average taxes increase of about $207

per median assessed valuation, down from $283 under the previous proposal.

“This is a pretty significant drop,” said city council president John Bendo. “This is good for the taxpayers.”

The city council will vote at a meeting on May 24 whether to adopt the proposed budget. The total proposed budget is $105 million.

Long Beach faces significant financial challenges ahead. It has nearly $500 million in long-term liabilities, including $139

million in outstanding pension and benefit payments.

In addition, it faces a $131 million judgment it was ordered to pay developer Sinclair Haberman for planned oceanfront condos.

The city has hired two firms – a law firm and a financial restructuring firm – to help it achieve financial stability. The city has asked State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Long Beach Democrat, for help in seeking state aid to pay the $1,.5 million.

City Manager Donna Gayden said talks are ongoing with Kaminsky regarding state aid.

Brian Wells, president of Long Beach’s Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, noted that the budget for the next fiscal year calls for the elimination of two detective positions, bringing the number of detectives on the force to six, from eight. Wells said the department’s narcotics team no longer exists. He said that the public should have been better informed about the changes in the department.

Police Commission Ron Walsh, who attended the virtual meeting, said the department “was hit with retirements” and that it had four detectives when he took over as commission in February. He said he had since added two detectives and plans to promote another officer to detective sergeant. He said other detectives have been assigned to narcotics duties.

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Sixth grade technology students at Long Beach Middle School are continuing the courtyard beautification project that originally began in 2015.

Gardens and graphing skills bloom Sixth grade technology students at Long Beach Middle School are continuing the courtyard beautification project that originally began in 2015. Each fall, the students plant approximately 300 flowering bulbs that come into full bloom when spring weather arrives.

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Keith Harvey, students mapped out designs with graphs and used X, Y coordinates to plant their precise creations. The goal is to have 2022 bulbs planted in the courtyard for spring of 2022, which is the year that the first group of this initiative’s participants will be graduating high school.

StudentS mapped out designs with graphs and used X, Y coordinates to plant their precise creations.

StudentS plant approximately 300 flowering bulbs that come into full bloom when spring weather arrives.

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A supporter of former President Trump who flew a flag decorated with an expletive has filed suit against the city after receiving a summons for allegedly violating city code.

continued from front page Vias could not be reached for comment.

Last week, the city said that it had not been served with papers and could not comment.

Wasserman’s attorney, Victor Feraru, said he believes his client has the right to fly the flags, and that city code protects him.

Feraru said Wasserman is protected by a section of the city code that states that flags cannot be flown on public property “exempting [t]he flags, emblems or insignia of any nation, governmental subdivisions, religious or fraternal organization or corporation.”

The suit names Walsh, City MichAel WAsserMAn drives a jeep displaying Manager Donna Gayden, Vias decidedly anti-President Biden messages. and two other officers at the scene March 21. had worn a jacket with the slogan “F_ _ k The matter has generated considerable the Draft” in a Los Angeles courthouse. controversy in Long Beach.

The case put the phrase “one man’s vulOn March 21, the city posted a notice garity is another’s lyric” into the Amerithat it was aware of the controversy and can cultural lexicon. was trying to resolve it.

Wasserman said in his filing that he “While it is unfortunate that the per- knows his “conservative viewpoints son flying these flags has chosen to dis- cause ire among those who disagree” play a flag that utilizes profane language, with his politics. He said in the papers the use of this language is considered that “groups of people” yell expletives at constitutionally protected, especially him and raise their middle fingers at him. when it is utilized as part of a political He said that one person spat at him, and statement,” the city’s statement said. others threw coins at his car while he was The U.S. Supreme Court, in a 1971 rul- driving. ing, reversed the conviction of a man who

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have worked in the food business for seven years, and the last four at the Key Food in Long Beach., where I have been promoted to the position of assistant manager.

Early on in the Covid-19 pandemic, I lost my brother and sister, but not to Covid. They had other health issues. During that same time, I developed a throat infection, but I did not have Covid. But I worked every single day of the pandemic. I did not miss a day. You’ve got to be here.Our store was very calm during the worst of the pandemic. People wore masks, and they stayed six feet apart. There were no major problems, but we were very busy. People wanted to make sure they had supplies at home.

We had plenty of what people needed, even toilet paper and the other paper products.

BALDWIN General Manager, Ideal Food Basket Supermarket

The things we did run out of were Clorox and Lysol. Those went off the shelves very fast, and we had to race to keep up with the demand.

But we always had our full staff, and we had plenty of cashiers, so we didn’t have any big long lines. Everyone was always very calm.

It helps that I know the customers by name, and they know me. For me, the worst part of the pandemic was losing two siblings, and not being able to visit them at the hospital.

What I like most about my job is dealing with people. That’s my strong point. If you don’t enjoy dealing with people, you don’t belong here. If you have any difficult part with this job, you shouldn’t be doing it.

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he pandemic has changed a lot about my job. I had to get used to wearing a mask. We also have to make sure that customers are wearing masks in the store at all times. We try to be as polite as possible when reminding people about the mask rule. Our supermarket also has masks for free that we offer customers if they forget to wear a mask. We have been trying to make sure everyone is comfortable when in our store.

Throughout the pandemic, customers have been more anxious in general, and our staff has had to be more open with customers to reassure them that it is safe to come to our store.

It has been positive to interact with customers more by checking in with them to see how they are doing. I enjoy working to manage keeping everyone comfortable

as they shop, however, due to the pandemic, a ton of challenges have arisen. We have to make sure that we keep people six feet apart, they are wearing masks, and we have to form lines outside to keep the store from being too populated all at once. It was a challenging past year.

The pandemic has not changed the amount of hours that I work, but it has intensified the job. There is a lot more to worry about.

I miss the normal everyday life that we used to have before the pandemic. I miss not having to worry about wearing a mask every day.

When the pandemic first hit, it shocked the entire world. Now I just think we need to move on with our lives . . . My family motivates me to keep working, and I know we will get through this entire time. We have to get through it.

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he biggest challenge has been getting supplies, because obviously there has been a shortage of just about everything from toilet paper to meat in the last year and a half. So during the height of the pandemic, we would be unloading trucks 24 hours a day, seven days a week so we could provide a service for the people in Rockville Centre and the surrounding areas.

We have a cleaning crew that comes in just about every night, and we trained all our employees on how to disinfect everything. We bought some special chemicals for that. We are on it, and we disinfect everything every night.

We mandated that you have to wear a mask, try to keep people six feet apart, and we put on extra staff to open more registers so we would not have people piling up. Especially in

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the deli, we put on extra staff members.

We are short-staffed, so we are limited, and we are having a difficult time getting new staff. So we are very limited, and we are having a very difficult time staying staffed.

If you look at our window in the front, we have all letters that we blew up from customers thanking us for providing our service during such tough times. And for the mayor’s golf outing, we donated as one of the gold sponsors. We figured that was good to give back to the community, especially during these trying times.

My grandfather owned this; we have been here since the '60s, so we are all in this together, and I think we are doing a good job.

had just purchased Broadway Tavern in December 2019. We renovated the interior, and we even expanded the bar with an outdoor section.

We had to completely renovate inside the bar, too, because it was old and looked dirty.

At 8:00 on March 16, 2020, we were forced to shut down everything. I tried to give my bartenders a few dollars to keep them going, because obviously they were struggling.

When we were allowed to reopen two months later, we had a live band playing, and the place was filled to capacity on the first night. During the summer we did really well, because no one wanted to be inside. In the fall, as it got cooler, business dwindled a bit, and I had to cut back on our staff.

We’ve basically done whatever we could

to stay alive during the winter months. This has been a tough time for us, but I’m feeling confident about the future.

The best thing we did was spend the money to put this outdoor venue together. People want to be outside, anyway, because it’s a little more comfortable now.

The town has been very cooperative in giving us whatever we need. The mayor of Malverne has been more than accommodating, and the village board has really tried their best to support us in any way possible.

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Airpower Museum to host Memorial Day shows In observance of Memorial Day Weekend, the American Airpower Museum in Farmingdale will once again join in the Jones Beach Air Show, flying its “Arsenal of Democracy” warbirds over Jones Beach on Saturday and Sunday, May 29 and 30..

AAM’s fleet of restored military aircraft will include a B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Douglas C-47 Skytrain troop transporter, Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber, Curtiss P-40 Flying Tiger, P-51D Mustang Fighter, AT-6 Texan Warbird and AT28D5 Nomad Vietnam Era Fighter.

On May 29 and 30, Hangar 3 will open at 10 a.m. Arrive early, park your car, sign in and enjoy the exhibits. During the morning, visitors will be called outside to watch as pilots start their engines, taxi and lift off, performing fly-bys with Republic Air Traffic Control permission, before leaving to join the Jones Beach Air Show. Have lunch and later on watch as the aircraft return from Jones Beach in the afternoon, touch down and taxi back to Hangar 3. Flight experiences will also be available each day on AAM’s AT-6 Texan and Waco Biplane.

AAM will also welcome three visiting U.S. Navy EF/A-18 Super Hornets from May 27 to 30. The Hornets are supersonic combat jets, designed as both fighters and attack aircraft. Exclusive to AAM, Hornets are not in the Jones Beach Air Show and will be on AAM’s ramp all four days. Be there early in the morning as the Hornets touch down at Republic on Thursday, May 27. Hornets are scheduled to depart on May 31 or June 1.

AAM’s World War II aircraft will also hold practice flybys Thursday and Friday in the morning and afternoon.

According to AAM founder Jeff Clyman, the goal for this four-day salute is two-fold: “To honor the men and women of the ‘Greatest Generation’ who built, maintained and piloted the iconic warbirds of yesteryear in a bold defense of freedom during World War II, as well as active duty military, national guard and reservists who continue this mission and command the skies in

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Among the AircrAft featured in the American Airpower Museum’s Memorial Day shows will be the Grumman TBM Avenger, a World War II era fighter plane. advanced supersonic jet aircraft to our present day.”

Since everyone cannot be at Jones Beach on Saturday and Sunday, Clyman decided to stage this four-day salute so people on the beach, as well as those closer to home, can enjoy AAM’s warbirds. So, if you want to avoid the Wantagh Parkway crawl to Jones Beach, you can park instead for free in AAM’s lot and along New Highway.

The Air Show will also feature a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II, “The Warthog,” flying over Jones Beach.

AAM has its own A-10, the nation’s premier close air support attack aircraft, and it will be display outside Hangar 3, with staff ready to answer questions about its special

features and armaments.

Admission for adults is $15; seniors and veterans, $10; and children ages 5 to 12, $8. Tickets and pre-registration are not required, and admission is on a first-come, firstserved basis. The museum can now operate at 100 percent capacity, in accordance with New York’s May 19 lifting of pandemic capacity limits. However, there is still a need for social distancing, and guests must wear face masks and have their temperatures taken at the door. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on all four days, plus AAM will be open Monday, May 31, Memorial Day.

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Post-pandemic fitness

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Get back to your routine sanely and safely

hile some folks kept up with their fitness routines through zoom sessions and other forms of virtual workouts, even getting outside at times to work out, for many the pandemic meant too much sitting, TV binging and accumulating those dreaded pandemic pounds.

Now, with vaccinations happening, and life seemingly on the rebound, the warm weather is an enticement to restart or even finally begin a consistent exercise program for the first time.

On one hand: Hooray! It’ll be great to be back in the groove, take a class and see trainers/coaches and classmates I haven’t seen in forever!

On the other hand: Yikes! What if I can’t keep up?

What if I’ve lost everything I worked so hard to attain?

First, know that hope is far from lost. But also realize that unless you’ve diligently kept up your training — perhaps with at-home workouts — you probably will have lost some effects, particularly cardiovascularly.

Manage your expectations “Fitness takes longer to gain than it does to lose,” says Laurie P. Whitsel, vice president of policy research and translation for the American Heart Association.

But try not to despair, she says. Life has been crazy lately, so you just have to forgive yourself and move forward.

“If you’ve taken a break during Covid-19, that’s fine,” Dr. Whitsel says. “This is a stressful time. Maybe we’ve devoted more time to our families, or we’re adjusting to working a different way. So take time off; that’s OK. Then jump back in and do those wonderful things for your heart. You don’t want to give that up.”

When workouts do get sporadic or cease completely, that starts the body into what’s known as the detraining effect — “an interesting area of research,” says exercise physiologist Fabio Comana.

Some people, studies have shown, may lose training effects in a few days; for others, it may take a month or more. Just how quickly depends on factors like age, general health, the presence of underlying issues such as diabetes, and VO2 max (a measure of how much oxygen the body utilizes during intense workouts).

“Let’s say you trained and had an amazing VO2 max in the 60s,” Comana says. “Then you stop. It may drop 10 percent, so you’re down to 54. That’s still high, and in dayto-day living you won’t be winded. But if you’re an older adult with a 25 VO2 max and have a 10 percent drop, it will compromise your activities of daily living.”

What you’ve lost you can get back Cardiovascular fitness tends to be lost more quickly than muscle strength, Comana says. Here’s why: “Muscle adaptations are architectural changes; that is, you’re building bigger muscles,” Comana explains. “But cardiovascular fitness is a mechanism for becoming more efficient, rather than a structure.”

Added to that physical mix is what’s going on in our brains. “Any time we’re confronted with a decision” — whether to exercise or not, maybe — “our brains are doing a sort of analysis, weighing the benefits of the decision with the potential costs,” says neuroscientist Shannon Odell.

“After falling out of the habit of exercising or of taking time to focus on fitness, that cost may feel extra high,” says Dr. Odell, who admits to slipping out of her own exercise routine. “And research suggests that our brains are wired to follow the path of least resistance, or to make choices that require the least amount of effort.”

So, since not doing anything is easier than doing something, no wonder we may be kind of in limbo about how, when and — hearing how quickly we’ve lost fitness — why to start back.

That said, please don’t make a U-turn from the door of your recently reopened gym/fitness studio and head back to your car. Ditto for refraining from plopping back down on your favorite sofa with a bag of chips and your favorite beverage.

Because while getting back to your pre-pandemic level may seem like a looming mountaintop, you can do it. And once you reach the summit, you’ll see that breathtaking view and feel that sense of accomplishment all over again. Plus, your workout buddies are counting on you — to do it, and to motivate them to do it, too.

“We tend to focus on weight,” Dr. Whitsel says, “but we really need to emphasize overall the benefits of physical activity, the mental health and well-being, the positive effect on the cardiovascular system, on your muscles; you’ll feel stronger, have better balance and flexibility, and reduce the risk of falls.”

It’s all a matter of feeling safe, of getting started, of planning ahead, of not being hard on yourself if you’re out of breath long before you used to be.

Above photo: Before beginning a fitness routine after a long break from physical activity, experts say it’s best to set realistic expectations and ease into exercise to avoid injuries.

Ease back in

Get (re)started and achieve results without frustration Exercise is a wonder drug, but you can’t feel the effects until you fill your own prescription. “In this time of Covid and stress, exercise can be a great relief for your body and your mind,” Dr. Laurie P. Whitsel says. “It’s more important than ever.”

If you’ve been away from exercise, or just lax in consistency, Fabio Comana says the first thing to consider goes beyond physiology.

“A lot of times when we’ve detrained, it may not be our choice; it may be circumstances,” he says. “Say you had no ability to work out for a month or two. You’ve not just detrained; you’ve changed your behavior.”

Start to re-engage those behaviors that got you in shape; get back to exercising consistently, he says.

Surprisingly, motivation doesn’t work as well as believing in yourself to accomplish something.

“Where are you most likely to be successful?” he says. “The human brain doesn’t like uncertainty, but that’s what Covid has presented to us — uncertainty. The best way to overcome it is to develop structure.”

Try a behavior once and evaluate it, he says. “If it’s something enjoyable and you could do it again, move it to two times and then to three. It’s building tiny habits and creating an automatic process.”

Studies show the best way to stay motivated is by setting “small, difficult but still achievable goals,” Dr. Odell says. “So don’t expect yourself to hit that personal best the first week.

Remember: Slow and steady.”

The silver lining of all this? “We’ll probably recondition faster the second time than the first,” Comana says.

Reaching your goal requires mak-

ing your comeback as successful as possible.

Plan ahead: When you’ve scheduled a class and put it on your calendar, you’re more likely than not to show up. It’s a matter of holding yourself accountable. You wouldn’t schedule a haircut or a dental appointment and just not show up, would you?

Lighten up on yourself: OK, you’ve been doing some neighborhood walking, maybe some crunches and push-ups, maybe some at-home workouts. Now you are ready to really push forward. f you don’t see results from your new workout routine right away, it can get frustrating, and you may be tempted to give up. But remember, it will only get easier with time.

Listen to your body: If it’s telling you to slow down or take an option suggested by your instructor, go for it.

“You’re feeling appropriate for where you are,” Dr. Whitsel says. “Don’t feel guilty; it’s all part of ramping back up.”

Encourage each other: “It’s human nature to be competitive,” Comana says, “but the coach can change the mindshift from competitive to supportive. Pick up your neighbor; it’s fortunate for them and fortunate for you.”

Additionally, he says, “Diminish the urge to peek over and see how the person next to you is doing.”

And since social distancing keeps us from hugging or high-fiving each other at the end of class, it’s especially important to acknowledge classmates with a two-word call-out: “Great job!”

Above photo: The key to returning to exercise safely after a long break is to take small steps and frequently change up your routine, according to fitness experts.

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s many as 50 million Americans have chronic pain. It interferes with their work, their activities of daily living, and almost every facet of their lives. Brian J. Snyder, M.D., is a partner and attending neurosurgeon with Neurological Surgery, P.C. (NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery), Rockville Centre, and a fellowship-trained, board certified expert in using neurostimulation to treat chronic pain, surgery for epilepsy, movement disorders, and refractory pain.

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Neuromodulation, or neurostimulation, is a group of procedures that involve placement of electrodes temporarily (an if successful), permanently in the nervous system. These treatment procedures What causes chronic pain? interfere with the message for pain being sent to Chronic pain can have many causes. It can be the brain. caused by prior injury, medical disease, or prior These procedures include: spinal cord stimulation surgery. Some patients may have chronic pain with Brian J Snyder, M.D. (SCS), dorsal roots ganglion stimulation (DRG), no apparent cause. peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS), occipital nerve stimulation (ONS), motor cortex stimulation (MCS), and deep brain What are some of the types of chronic pain? stimulation (DBS).

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Don’t let sunburn derail your fun

Many people find it impossible to think about summer without conjuring visions of spending endless hours outdoors from morning until evening, whether beachside, on the open water or even floating in a backyard pool.

Especially now, as we begin to emerge from the pandemic, outside — making up for 2020’s “lost summer” — is where we want to be.

Although a certain measure of sun exposure is required for some natural functions of the body, it’s well documented that too much time in the sun can be hazardous to one’s health. That’s why summer frolickers need to exercise considerable caution each time they step outside.

Each year more than three and a half million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States. So whether you’re planning a trip to the beach, hitting the golf course, or enjoying a backyard cookout, remember to protect yourself from the sun.

Banish The Burn Taking sunburn for granted can be a big mistake. Many people wouldn’t risk burns from a hot stove or open fire, but they won’t think twice about being unprotected under the very hot rays of the sun.

Depending on the intensity of the sun and the amount of time spent outside, sunburn can be a first- or second-degree burn. In first-degree burns, damage affects the topmost layer of skin.

However, sunburn can even affect deeper layers and cause blistering in addition to redness and pain.

Sunburn also can cause some irreparable damage that goes unseen. Medical experts stress that ultraviolet light from the sun can alter DNA, prematurely aging skin or even contributing to skin cancers. It can take years before symptoms become noticeable. Therefore, exercise caution when spending time in the sun — at every age.

Always Protect Yourself Sunburn is one of the most easily prevented summertime ailments. It’s also important to note that sunburns are not just limited to the hot weather or when it is sunny outside.

Ultraviolet damage can occur at any time of the year, and also from artificial UV sources, such as tanning beds.

Preventing sunburn — preventing serious risk to your health — is simple.

Seek the shade. The sun’s rays are usually strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you are outside, find shade from a structure, a leafy tree, or a sun umbrella for protection. Also, try to arrange your schedule so that you can take advantage of the early morning and late afternoon for your outdoor activities. Otherwise, limit exposure to the sun and take frequent breaks in the shade.

Cover up. Wear protective clothing that covers the arms and legs. Some outdoor gear is designed to offer sun protection. Tightly woven fabrics tend to help the most.

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outdoor clothing now carries an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating. The UPF rating lets you know how well the fabric shields your skin from ultraviolet (UV) rays. All fabrics block UV rays to some degree, but the most effective have a UPF rating from 15 (good) to more than 50 (excellent). For example, a white cotton t-shirt has a UPF of five. Blue jeans have a UPF of 1,700.

In other words, densely woven and bright or dark colored fabrics offer the best defense from the sun’s rays.

Light-weight, loose-fitting long sleeves and pants also help. Don’t forget a hat and sunglasses to protect your head and eyes and put sunscreen on exposed skin.

Apply — and reapply — sunscreen. Apply sunscreen generously and reapply it regularly.

The Sun Protection Factor (SPF) measures how long unprotected skin can be theoretically exposed to the sun’s harmful UV rays before causing damage. UVA rays can prematurely age your skin, causing wrinkles and age spots. UVB rays can burn your skin. Too much exposure to

either can cause skin cancer.

Look for products that offer an SPF of 15 or greater. The American Academy of Dermatology actually recommends an SPF of 30 or greater.

Make sure the product is broad-spectrum, meaning it protects against UVA and UVB rays.

Apply sunscreen thoroughly, paying attention to the tops of feet, hands and other places that tend to go untreated. Reapply every two hours or more frequently, if necessary.

Keep in mind that sunscreen is often not applied thoroughly or evenly, and it might wash off while you swim or sweat. That means sunscreen might be less effective than the SPF number might lead you to believe.

Dermatologists suggest that along with the sunscreen’s SPF, you should choose a “broad spectrum” sunscreen that offers protection from UVA and UVB rays. It is important to reapply sunscreen frequently.

Above photo: Have your time in the sun while sparing your skin from damage and harm to your health.

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“It’s important to warm up first followed by stretching before starting exercise, especially if you have been on the couch for months due to the pandemic,” said Stelios Koutsoumbelis, MD, Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Mount Sinai South Nassau. “We are concerned that people may rush back out without proper preparation, which could lead to a rash of stress fractures, muscle strains, overuse tendon injuries, and soft tissue tears in the knees, shoulders, elbows, hips, and ankles.”

To prevent such injuries, Dr. Koutsoumbelis recommends taking these simple steps before exercising: √ Follow a schedule that sticks to the “10 percent rule” of increasing the intensity, volume, distance, and duration of workouts. Make time for rest and recovery after strenuous exercise. √ Warm-up first followed by stretching before practice or training. √ Diversify training by combining or alternating activities like walking, jogging, biking, or weightlifting. Improving your core strength, lower extremity balance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance can enhance your fitness. √ Listen to your body; if you feel pain, soreness, or tightness, stop!

Early intervention with targeted conditioning and stretching exercises, or even physical therapy, is key to avoiding further injury. √ Eat healthy. Be sure to include fruits and vegetables and adequate portions of protein in your daily diet.

If you or your child suffers an injury, don’t live by the rule “no pain, no gain.”

Dr. Koutsoumbelis, left, and orthopedic surgeons at Mount Sinai South Nassau use minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgical techniques that reduce post-operative pain and result in less scarring.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s sports medicine professionals are ready to help by applying their experience and expertise to develop a tailored plan that will lead to a faster recovery and prevent reinjury. If surgery is needed, the hospital’s orthopedic surgeons use minimally invasive arthroscopic and image-guided surgery to repair common and complex orthopedic sports injuries.

“The benefits of minimally invasive and arthroscopic surgery include reduced post-operative pain, less scarring, a quicker recovery, and a faster return to normal activities,” said Dr. Koutsoumbelis. “Many of these surgeries can be performed on an outpatient basis.”

Minimally invasive procedures such as the Birmingham Hip resurfacing may eliminate the need for traditional hip replacement surgery, just as the Uni-Knee partial knee replacement and ImageGuided knee replacement procedures may help you avoid open surgery.

Knee and shoulder injuries repaired at Mount Sinai South Nassau include torn cartilage and anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, and medial collateral ligaments in the knee as well as instability, impingement, rotator cuff, or labrum tears and recurrent dislocations in the shoulder.

Mount Sinai South Nassau’s orthopedic spine surgeons also use minimally invasive surgical approaches that provide short- and longterm relief from painful back problems, such as herniated discs and stenosis.

To ensure you maximize the benefits of the treatment plans prescribed to you, Mount Sinai South Nassau Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation’s multi-disciplinary team of an experienced physiatrist and staff of physical and occupational therapists provides top-notch physical therapy and rehabilitation programs.

Get a leg up on recovery and return to action sooner by calling Mount Sinai South Nassau Orthopedics at (866) 32-ORTHO or (866) 326-7846. For more information on orthopedics, go to www.southnassau.org/orthopedics.

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Improve your financial outlook with these steps Take full advantage of retirement plans. If your employer offers a 401k or similar plan, put in as much as you can afford each year and increase your contributions when your salary goes up.

Choose the mix of investments that can provide the most growth potential, given your individual risk tolerance. Also even if you contribute to a 401k, you may be eligible to find an IRA, which gives you more investment choices.

Evaluate Social Security options. You can typically start taking Social Security benefits at 62. But

monthly checks will be much larger if you wait until “full” retirement age, likely between 66 and 67. Also consider whether you’d be better off by taking spousal benefits, if your spouse earned more money than you.

You’re generally eligible for spousal benefits even if divorced as long as you were married at least 10 years and haven’t remarried.

Look for unexpected income opportunities. Even after you’ve formally retired, find ways to receive some earned income. Perhaps you can work part-time or do some consulting. If you’re a caregiver, you might be able to receive some compensation for your work. Many local governments pay non-spouse caregivers who act as personal attendants, although the rules vary greatly by state and county.

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Creative ways to incorporate family fitness into your lifestyle We all know how important an active lifestyle is for long-term health and well-being. And now that the warm weather has arrived, there’s no reason not get outdoors and get moving.

While eating a diet that is low in fat and high in whole-grain fiber, vegetables and lean proteins is important to our overall health, exercise remains one of the key factors in maintaining a healthy weight. However, many adults and children simply do not get enough exercise during the day. An active lifestyle is often hampered by the prevalence of digital devices or sedentary jobs that encourage more screen time than fitness time. But there are ways for the entire family to get fit. Exercising together is not just a great way for families to get healthy, but also a great opportunity to spend time together. The following are a handful of ways families can work together to incorporate more exercise into their daily lives.

Tackle chores. Yes, tasks around the house can count as exercise. Working together not only gets you moving but also cuts down on the time it takes to tackle tasks around the house.

Mowing the lawn, vacuuming the rugs, sweeping the floor -- all of these activities can get the heart pumping. Make it fun by setting chores to music or competing against one another to see who gets their task done first or the best.

Compete in the pool. Swimming is a low-impact activity that works many muscles in the body. Taking a dip in the pool can be both relaxing and beneficial to your health. Compete with family members to make the most of the time spent in the water. Host relay swimming races, see how long each member of the family can tread water or create any other competitions that keep everyone in the pool moving.

Create an outdoor obstacle course. Set up a series of obstacles in your yard and host your own triathlon. You can jump through tires, climb through tubes and scale trees. Make it fun by having adults try to ride tricycles or pair up an adult with a child for sack races. The opportunities for fun are only hampered by your imagination.

Go for family bicycle rides. Traverse your neighborhood or

blaze new trails by riding bikes together. Young children can be strapped into trailers that are pulled behind the bike or ride in seats attached to the bike itself. This gives everyone a chance to enjoy the great outdoors and hone their cycling skills.

Go hiking. Hiking is another fun family activity that also happens to make for great exercise. Choose a trail that may not be level and push everyone’s endurance to the test.

Stroll the beach. We’re lucky enough to live close to the

beach, so take advantage of our many beaches and incorporate them into your fitness routine. Walking or running on sand offers more resistance than walking on pavement. Take a stroll at the seaside. Break up the walk by collecting shells or stopping by the water to observe marine wildlife.

Above photo: Make exercise a family affair. Teach your children to embrace good fitness and nutrition habits while they are young.

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Several Verizon customers left without power after disruption Verizon said Wednesday that internet customer service in Long Beach has been restored after a disruption Tuesday Long Beach Chamber of Commerce president Ian Danby, whose office and home were impacted, said service was disrupted at about 11:15 am Tuesday. A Verizon spokesman Wednesday said service had been restored about Midnight Tuesday.

Danby said his Internet connection and that of people as far away from his Park Avenue office as the Canal section were without service. The Verizon spokesman said in an email that the number impacted was “small.”

Danby said Verizon workers cut the line in front of the company’s store on Park Avenue.

L.B. Chamber offers sexual harassment training The Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with a local human resources consultant, is offering local businesses virtual sexual harassment sessions to satisfy state requirements that owners and staff have participated in such training.

There will be two sessions Tuesday, May 18 at 9 am and Wednesday, May 19, at 2 pm.

The chamber is partnering with Gretchen Grottenthaler, who has worked in HR management for 25 years. The video training sessions seek to answer what constitutes sexual harassment in the workplace.

The fee is $15 for chamber members and $25 for non-chamber members.

Those wishing to participate should go to the Long Beach Chamber.com site and click on sexual harassment training.

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The Allegria Hotel, an iconic building on Long Beach’s boardwalk, has been sold, but guests are unlikely to notice any major changes.

The 156-room beachfront hotel was sold by Manhattan investment firm Stabilis Capital Management to Linchris Capital Partners, a Plymouth, Massachusetts real estate investment firm, the firms announced lart week.. The amount of the sale was not disclosed.

In 2016, Stabilis bought the hotel out of bankruptcy for $27.4 million. The Allegria had filed for bankruptcy in 2015.

The hotel offers a roof top pool, a fitness center and food and beverage outlets.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD LOCAL LAW NO. 28-2021 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, both as amended, a public hearing was duly called and held May 4, 2021, by the Town Board of the Town of Hempstead on the proposed adoption of Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 28-2021, and following the close of the hearing the Town Board duly adopted Town of Hempstead Local Law No. 28-2021, amending Chapter 202 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead, to include and repeal “REGULATIONS & RESTRICTIONS” to limit parking at various locations.

Dated: May 4, 2021 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARDOF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 125927 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE A nonprofit organization in Long Beach is seeking sealed bids for installation of security related enhancements.

The projects include Indoor and Outdoor Cameras, Alarm System, Monitoring System and all associated hardware and installation. Blast Window Protection.

Perimeter Fencing.

Selection criteria will be based on, knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to projected work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at longbeachcb570@gmail.c om.

All interested firms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, and email address.

Bids will be accepted until May 28, 2021 by 5:00 PM. Work is expected to commence by June 14, 2021 and completed by September 13, 2021 or sooner depending upon lead times quoted.

125772 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS The Board of Education of the Long Beach City School District, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, 11561 in accordance with Section #103 of Article 5A of the General Municipal Law, hereby invites the submission of sealed bids for Bid # 537-2021 Pupil Transportation

for delivery to schools as indicated. Bids and copies of the general conditions may be requested from the purchasing agent, Patricia Goumas at pgoumas@lbeach.org or the Empire State Purchasing Group at www.bidnetdirect.com/lo ngbeachpublicschools.

Bids can be submitted electronically from the Empire State Purchasing Group, by mail or in person at the Administration Building, 235 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach, NY 11561 no later than 10:00AM on May 27th, 2021. Late bids will not be accepted and will be returned unopened to the vendor. Delay in mail delivery is not an exception to the deadline for receipt of bids.

The bid opening shall take place on May 27th, 2021 at 11:00AM and made available to the public via Zoom remote video conference at the following; https://zoom.us/j/932113 59799?pwd=U0MwOGw 5Z3JmMERURC9nNWRNb G9rUT09 Meeting ID: 932 1135 9799 Passcode: 96SEMK The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any, and all bids or to award bids on a total award or item by item basis, whichever, in the opinion of the Board of Education, will be in the best interest of the School District.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION LONG BEACH CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the proposed school district budget will be held on May 11, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. in the Long Beach High School Auditorium, 322 Lagoon Drive West, Lido Beach, New York, and can also be viewed remotely at https://www.youtube.com /channel/UCzst8qfrB66Ur 7JrZHfodyw/videos ; and PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 from 7:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the school election districts indicated below, to vote on the following propositions, as well as any other propositions, which may

properly come before the electorate: 1. To adopt the annual budget of the Long Beach City School District 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.

2. To elect two (2) members of the Board of Education for two (2) three (3) year terms commencing on July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2024.

3. To vote on the following proposition: CAPITAL RESERVE FUND EXPENDITURE PROPOSITION “RESOLVED, that the Board of Education be authorized to appropriate and expend a sum not to exceed $4,904,900, representing monies from the 2018 Capital Reserve Fund for the following purposes: school building and district-wide site improvements, renovations and/or alterations consisting of site work at Long Beach High School, including drainage, asphalt and sidewalk bridge installation; asbestos 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 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

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.

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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 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 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

Kaminsky secures grant to help city’s recycling efforts State Sen. Todd Kaminsky helped secure $189,655 in state funding for Long Beach’s recycling efforts as part of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s Municipal Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling program.

“Investing in recycling is integral to protecting our environment and ensuring a sustainable future for our City and its residents,” said Kaminsky, Chair of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. “This grant funding will do just that, helping to fund curbside pickup trucks and a robust public education campaign to further Long Beach’s efforts in implementing and enhancing dual-stream recycling.”

“Senator Kaminsky has been a true advocate for our city up in Albany, allowing us to tap into additional State resources that greatly benefit the residents of Long Beach,” said Long Beach City Council President, John Bendo. “These two grants will help support the City’s recycling program, helping to make us a greener City. We truly appreciate Senator Kaminsky’s support and look forward to continuing our partnership with him.”

“Senator Kaminsky has been a true partner to the City, helping us deal with our ongoing fiscal challenges while also assisting in securing the resources we need to maintain our other priorities, like protecting and enhancing the environment,” said Long Beach City Manager Donna M. Gayden. “These grants will help improve both operational efficiencies and residential participation in our community recycling program. We are sincerely thankful to the Senator for his steadfast support.”

From the grant, $180,000 will be used to cover half the cost of the two Heil Split Body Rear Load Packer trucks purchased for the collection of curbside recyclables as part of the City’s transition to dualstream recycling earlier this year.

The remaining $19,655 — which will be matched by the City — will fund bolstered public education efforts to inform residents on the importance of dualstream recycling through signage and advertising.

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 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

Hempstead website, www.hempsteadny.gov.

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid, either in person in accordance with applicable social distancing regulations or real-time telephonic communication (see instructions at www.hempsteadny.gov).

Dated:Hempstead, New York May 4 , 2021

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK. DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 125918

Courtesy State Sen. Kaminksy; compiled by Darwin Yanes

Public Notices 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

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Nathan L. H. Bennett Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, 1 Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 25th day of May 2021, at 10:30 in the forenoon of that day, to consider the amendment of section 180-3 entitled “Designated Play Streets” of chapter 180 of the code of the Town of Hempstead entitled “Play Streets” by adding Ocean Blvd in Lido Beach.

The proposed local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk, Hempstead Town Hall, l Washington Street, Hempstead, New York. It may be viewed on the Town of

Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution, the provisions of the Town Law and Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a public hearing will be held in the Nathan L.H. Bennett Town Meeting Pavilion, Hempstead Town Hall, Town Hall Plaza, One Washington Street, Village and Town of Hempstead, New York, on the 25th day of May, 2021, at 10:30 o’clock in the forenoon of that day, to consider a local law to

amend Section 190-10 of Chapter 190 of the Code of the Town of Hempstead entitled “Vehicle Speed Limits” by adding a new provision at the end thereof in relation to reducing the maximum speed limit in the community of East Atlantic Beach to 15 miles per hour, subject to issuance of all required New York State Approvals.

The proposed local law is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead, Hempstead Town Hall, One Washington Street, Hempstead, New York, and it may be viewed upon posting on the Town of Hempstead website (see instructions at https://hempsteadny.gov/) .

ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on said proposal at the time and place aforesaid, in accordance with all social distancing regulations, or by realtime telephonic participation (see instructions at https://hempsteadny.gov/) .

Dated: May 4, 2021 Hempstead, New York

BY ORDER OF THE TOWN BOARD OF THE TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DONALD X. CLAVIN, JR. Supervisor KATE MURRAY Town Clerk 125926 To Place A Notice Call 516-569-4000 x232

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The Jewish Star, the quality Jewish newspaper in NY metro, is considering candidates for its top editorial position.

The current editor is stepping down to devote more time to the publication's business side.

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The position requires community news experience and familiarity with and sensitivity to Jewish issues. Jewish Star readers are primarily (though not exclusively) Modern Orthodox Jews with a strong attachment to Israel.

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A. Home ownership is a challenge in many ways. For some, a home is a place to shelter, sleep, onte eeper cook and entertain. For others it’s a little more like a place to enjoy time by a fireplace and a haven to relax or turn into a laboratory of gadgets and gizmos. If you’re concerned about value versus overpricing, then, other than a basic home, more upgrades are relative to comparable homes in the area. Making your home more, I often tell homebuyers, is based on your level of expected benefit and how long you hope to live there to enjoy the rewards of your hard work.

State-of-the-art is ever-changing. Decide why you need the upgrades and how long they will last. If the upgrades have a return on investment, like superior insulation that reduces energy bills, solar electric or water heating, reflective or wind-resistant roofing and siding or radiant heat, then reducing bills makes the value greater. Adding a superior sound system, built-in computer and voice-controlled appliances, or a swimming pool and outdoor kitchen, are luxury items that may either become outdated or increase maintenance and insurance costs, which can actually lower the attractiveness to some future buyers who are looking at affordability.

The traditional home, built 100 years ago up to the present, has basically the same structural configuration, either using amateur or unsound guessing to be over- or under-built or, since around the 1950s, a more enforced, regulated engineered construction. It’s pretty costly to just throw a home away, so you have to be sure to compare the existing with a replacement.

Good design starts with sight orientation, the sun, winds, sounds and adherence to municipal zoning requirements. Decide if the size and shape of the existing home are a benefit or not. Insulated windows that allow uniform daytime lighting save energy. Properly sized overhangs screen harsh summer sun rays and allow windows to be open during a rain for fresh air. Look at what you have, what needs are not being met and how costly the renovation will be before starting over. If the home has a lot of dry-rotted structure or a crumbing or sinking foundation, replacement makes sense. If not, consider what’s useful to keep, and start from there with a trained, licensed professional. Good luck!

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s someone who has been active his entire life, I consider “retirement” a dirty word. But sooner or later, all of us retire, or are retired by fate. I take note of the impending retirement of Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the president of Hofstra University. Having been a trustee of the university for almost 30 years, I have come to understand how significant Hofstra has become in this region and this state, and the role Rabinowitz has played.

Hofstra is Long Island’s largest JERRY private college. It educates 12,000 KREMER students and has nearly 3,700 employees. It occupies 244 acres in the heart of Nassau County, adjacent to the Nassau Coliseum.

Its campus is a model of greenery and a comforting atmosphere. Rabinowitz has been president for over 20 years, which makes him the longest-serving privatecollege president in the state.

When I became a board member in 1991, Hofstra was a modestly sized institution with all of the typical college courses that were being offered at the time. Its

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president, Dr. James Shuart, was a hardworking, affable guy, a good administrator and a competent leader.

I like to describe the time after Shuart’s retirement as the Rabinowitz era. In the early 2000s, the private-college scene changed drastically. The economy suffered numerous ups and downs, and college presidents couldn’t afford to sit idly by. Hofstra was known as a commuter school, and hadn’t attracted much attention beyond Long Island. At the outset, Rabinowitz recognized that something more dramatic had to be done to make Hofstra a destination for students outside the bi-county area.

Any college that wants to attract new students must be ranked by the various college publications. Course offerings and campus environment are a very big deal to any prospective student, and it was important for Hofstra to expand its offerings and make the campus atmosphere attractive and safe. Rabinowitz embraced the challenge with vigor. Today, Hofstra is one of only three schools in the downstate area that offer degrees in engineering, medicine and law.

If you tour the campus today, you’ll find six new schools: the Donald and Bar-

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bara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell; the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies; the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science; the Peter Kalikow School of Government, Public Policy and International Affairs; the Lawrence Herbert School of Communications and the newest of the campus buildings, the state-of-the-art Frank G. Zarb School of Business.

Thanks to Rabinowitz’s dedication, the university is now known by rival schools around the country. One of his crowning achievements was Hofstra’s being the only college in the country to host three presidential debates. Few people know what a headache these debates are for any college that is chosen to stage one. Media from around the world descend on the campus, and the human and organizational demands of hosting such an event discourage most institutions from applying.

Rabinowitz has not been content just to be the leader of a growing and successful institution. On numerous occasions he has been called on by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to head up state commissions, and he currently co-chairs the Long Island Regional Development Council, which has helped

hanks to Dr. Stuart Rabinowitz, the university is now known around the country.

deliver $727 million for over 900 projects.

Some people would consider serving on these bodies a full time job, but Rabinowitz has managed those responsibilities without being distracted from the rigorous job of running a university.

If you ask him what his greatest challenge has been in his years at Hofstra, he would probably say running a college in the middle of an ongoing pandemic. Providing an education for thousands of students — inside and outside the classroom — while keeping them safe is a herculean task for any college president, but Rabinowitz successfully steered the college through this monumental year-plus-long headache, often acting as if it were just another day on the job.

Long Island has been blessed with many fine college presidents over the years. Rabinowitz would be the first to ask why he should be singled out for recognition, because that’s the Stu Rabinowitz many have come to know and respect.

He will step down in August, leaving a lasting imprint not only on Hofstra, but on the entire Long Island community.

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.

Gotta get up, get out and do something bold

s poet Mary Oliver asks, “What will you do with your one wild and precious life?” In our (almost) post-pandemic lives, the question presses us for an answer. What will we do now that we faced the fact that our days are finite and fleeting? The remedy for a year of loss is a new season of action, and even daring.

“Daring” is a relative concept.

My ancestors never went west of the Hudson River.

My dream is to go west, traveling across the country in the steps of the RANDI pioneers of the KREISS 1800s who headed for free land, independence and a new life in the wide-open spaces. I know I’m romanticizing the harrowing journey that could take up to a year and suck the life out of the voyagers. They raced west at 2 miles per hour, covering 20 miles a day — if they didn’t encounter an impassable river or hostiles hoping to raid their party.

Some 250 years ago, a covered wagon was the cheapest way to move a household west, and there was strength in the num-

bers of wagons trundling across the prairies.

For our Boomer trip, we plan to fly to Denver (skipping the flat parts) and then drive to California, about 16 hours. A wagon train is out of the question, so we booked an airplane and a rental car and will dine on fast food instead of jerky. In the old days, many of the westward travelers brought their cows and pigs along to keep them fed along the way.

We will bring Lillybee the dog, who requires a reverse process in which we must feed her to keep her going.

We have been to Komodo Island in Indonesia, the Arctic Circle in Norway and Table Mountain in South Africa, but this year, driving even partly across our own country feels thrilling.

In some ways we are old school, or possibly just old. We bought an oversized road atlas that bumps the font up to something that is readable for us. My husband spends hours poring over the primary, secondary and scenic byways that could get us from Point A to Point B. I know we can use MapQuest and several other digital trip planners and maps, but this is way more fun. And anyway, on my computer the

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AAA maps keep zooming in and out of control. One minute I’m looking at the road from Denver to Laramie and the next minute I’m in a hill town outside Bangkok.

Along the way, we may not face Sitting Bull, who rightfully suspected that the emigrating hordes would kill his people and trash his world, but I expect we will be edified by the culture and politics of the places between the coasts. Read “edified” any way you like.

Our first real challenge was booking plane tickets.

Apparently, everyone is on the road. No exaggeration, the wait time to talk to a Delta agent was 3½ hours.

Next, we needed a rental car. Very quickly we discovered that a reasonable car would cost way more than our flights.

The pioneers didn’t even ride in their wagons because the terrain was a nightmare of ditches and holes and broken wheels.

And while the western voyagers pushed ahead fearlessly, we piled on the insurance. Wagon train journeys cost as much as $1,000 for a family of four. Today, some rental car companies are charging that per day for large SUVs.

f you’re flying and driving these days, the rental car can cost as much as the airfare.

Then we booked a rental house up in a mountain town where wildfires are a constant threat over the summer and autumn.

It may seem knuckle-headed to choose a fire zone for vacation, but it seems to run in the family. Our kids live there.

At least we won’t face the pioneers’ hardships of limited diet and the threats of cholera, flu, dysentery, measles, mumps, tuberculosis and typhoid fever.

Not that bouncing from McDonald’s to Burger King is a healthy regimen. We trust that our recent Covid-19 vaccines will still be effective in the coming months as we drive through areas where some folks don’t believe in either the disease or the inoculation.

Our drive will take us from Denver through Wyoming and Nevada, into California. Part of me thinks we need not just a plan but also a plan B and a plan C. What if we get to Denver and we can’t get a rental car? What if we get to California but don’t feel like making the drive back to Denver for our flight home? What if we need to evacuate our rental house in the middle of the night?

But the better part of me says westward ho.

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

LONG BEACH HERALD — May 13, 2021

Saying farewell to a president who put Hofstra on the map

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It’s a no-brainer: Vote yes to the school budget

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t has been a year of enormous stress and uncertainty, and the last thing Long Beach taxpayers need are higher school taxes. School district officials realize this, and as a result, have proposed a budget with a zero percent tax increase.

We think this is exactly the right move, and we endorse the district’s plan without reservation.

The school board and administration for the last several years have been a shining example of fiscal responsibility and smart budgeting. For the last several years, the district has maintained a healthy fund balance, or “rainy day fund,” for emergencies, and according to school officials, in order to keep the budget balanced, they may need to tap into the fund. An increase of more than $1.3 million in state aid also played a factor in the $144 million proposed budget, which

is about half a million dollars lower than the current spending plan. The school has also received an extra $600,000 in foundation aid.

The Long Beach School District’s efforts have been recognized. Shortly after the district adopted the budget, local and state officials held a news conference praising the district’s efforts and urging other schools to follow suit with low to zero percent tax hikes.

Not only is the Long Beach School District not increasing taxes, but also it is bringing in new programs. Officials have added a medical assisting program and other electives like public speaking and journalism for the high school. In elementary schools, the district will increase funding for academic intervention services.

The May budget vote will also include a proposition to spend about $4.9 million

from the district’s capital reserve fund to make improvements to district properties.

Some of the high-priority projects include tennis court resurfacing at the middle school, drainage work at the high school and exterior wall for the bus garage.

As things start heading in the right direction, students should be assured that the best of classroom opportunities, sports and clubs will be available to them. The potential alternatives — increased class sizes; fewer sports, music and arts programs; reduced busing; and the closing of school buildings to community groups — are too ugly to contemplate if the budget were to be voted down.

So let’s show our students that we are united in the effort to make their future everything it can be.

That is why we urge voters to give the 2021-22 district budget a solid “yes” on May 18.

Stars & Stripes, I had survived my tour of duty.

Meanwhile, Jeff, the younger brother of my great friend russell Miller, was one of the four students killed by the Ohio National Guard at kent State University during a protest against the U.S. invasion of Cambodia.

I had survived a more than year-long combat zone tour, and Jeff had lost his life while on a college campus. The irony is still palpable. russ is a friend still. We have memories of our Bronx neighborhood, Cub Scouts and stickball.

Jeff was 20 years old when he died. Justice was not served in 1970. Perhaps the George Floyd case is a step forward, but gun culture remains a real barrier to advancement, to my mind, in American society.

In Vietnam, I never fired my M-16 in anger or defense. When will we grow up as a nation?

Thanks to Brinton for his piece.

‘Change the street, change the world’

letters More on Gene Carbona To the Editor: I would like to clarify a couple of points in the Herald’s coverage of the grant received by the City of Long Beach for the new lifeguard headquarters (“City gets $300k donation from former lifeguard,” April 22-28).

Gene Carbona, father of John Carbona, was a Long Beach Police officer who achieved the rank of captain. While a lieutenant in the LBPD, Gene was appointed chief of the Long Beach Patrol by the City Council. He served in that capacity in the summers of 1965 through 1969, and again in the summers of 1972 through 1975.

Gene was responsible for several innovations during his tenure as chief of lifeguards, including the construction of four permanent restroom facilities that were also used as lifeguard stations and had storage areas for lifeguard equipment. The naming of the new Long Beach Patrol headquarters is in keeping with Gene’s vision for improved beach facilities, including a new lifeguard headquarters.

PATrICk E. GALLAGHEr President, Long Beach Lifeguard Alumni Association

When will America grow up on guns?

To the Editor: I just read Scott Brinton’s column “The story that haunts me all these years later” (May 6-12).

In 1970, on my last day of a 415-day tour of duty in Vietnam, I learned of the killing of Jeffrey Miller. Awaiting the flight home, listening to the knicks game (the “Willis reed game”) on Armed Forces radio, and reading the Army’s

rICk HErMAN Lido Beach

To the Editor: The Herald’s Earth Day editorial, “L.I. is making strides on the environmental front” (April 22-28), noted encouraging progress in addressing three major environmental problems on Long Island. It rightly hailed remedial actions to clean up the Northrop Grumman toxic plume in Bethpage, an outfall pipe that spews fish-killing effluent into reynolds Channel off Long Beach and the huge amounts of nitrogen fertilizer spread on golf courses and home lawns.

The editorial did not, however, call for targeting a far greater source of pollution that threatens public health across Long Island, New York state, the U.S. and the planet. The environmental damage highlighted by the Herald is vastly exceeded by the toll taken by ever-increasing

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ews sources are filled with reports of claims about “woke” universities and corporations (awake to racial injustice), complaints about critical race theory (that race is an invented category used to oppress people of color), and anti-racism training sessions (often designed to help white people experience being a member of a minority group).

In addition, organizations and institutions are making plans to ensure DEI: diversity of membership, equity for all roBert a. people and inclusive practices to sCott ensure that Black and Brown people are not excluded.

The partisan divide already evident in our society is being deepened by those who complain that this focus on race is motivated by “hatred” of America. For others, “woke” initiatives are urgent calls for a national reckoning of public policies and private prejudices that explain the vast differences in wealth and opportunity between whites and Blacks. Our history is replete with discrimination against Native American and Asian citizens as well.

Unlike our own, the German government has supported reparations and museums to acknowledge public and private complicity in anti-Semitism, the

Holocaust and other war crimes. In South Africa, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission did something similar. Here in the U.S., the National Museum for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, Ala., and other memorials were inspired by the Holocaust Museum in Berlin and the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg, but are supported privately.

The National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington received $270 million from the federal government — the cost of one corporate Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The balance of the funding was raised privately. In America we have no federal acknowledgement of racism and slavery, and standard school curricula ignore this history while they celebrate such “achievements” as western expansion.

Meanwhile, police officers use federally provided military equipment and weapons against Black motorists and pedestrians. In response, large crowds protest and called for change. Some have called for “defunding” the police, because armed forces on the streets belie a commitment to community protection.

There is no denying the force of institutional racism in our country. The question is how to acknowledge and fix it. We need the courage to listen to the pleas and engage the truths. We need to foster an honest respect for history and differences. We need to take affirmative action to

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compensate for past injustices and promote fair opportunities, based not on skin color but on the consequences of state, federal and private sanctions.

President Lyndon Johnson introduced his idea of affirmative action 56 years ago by arguing that “Freedom is not enough. You do not wipe away the scars of centuries by saying: Now you are free to go where you want, and do as you desire, and choose the leaders you please. You do not take a person who, for years, has been hobbled by chains and liberate him, bring him up to the starting line of a race and then say, ‘you are free to compete with all the others,’ and still justly believe that you have been completely fair.”

It is not enough, Johnson said, just to open the gates of opportunity. Those who have suffered discrimination must have the resources necessary to walk through the gates and take advantage of the opportunity. These resources include housing, nutrition, adequate schooling, safe neighborhoods and protection, not persecution, by the police.

Arguments about white privilege and advocacy of anti-racist training can be instructive, but they are not sufficient.

They do not make up for government policies that denied access to housing, education and business development, as occurred with the post-World War II G.I. Bill. They do not compensate for the private prejudices that continue to limit

t is not enough, Lyndon Johnson said, just to open the gates of opportunity.

Letters volumes of automobile traffic, and this destruction takes more forms than just the climate instability caused by burning fossil fuels.

Cars pose immediate, daily threats to human life. Reckless driving resulted in 284 deaths in Nassau County in 2019 alone. Vehicle operators and passengers accounted for most of those fatalities, but crashes also killed several pedestrians and cyclists, including young children. Has this carnage become so commonplace that we have come to pay it no mind or view it as an inevitable byproduct of convenient transportation?

Cars not only steal lives; they also squander the precious time we are given on this earth. The average Long Islander spends 81 hours a year — the equivalent of more than three full days — sitting in traffic, according to an April 8 report in Newsday.

Then there is the ugliness of much of Long Island’s commercial landscape, the result of our car-dependent way of life. One road in Nassau looks a lot like most other roads across the county: a series of shopping centers, strip malls and parking lots. Long Island once abounded in natural beauty; now it’s buried beneath endless pavement and honky-tonk signage meant to attract car travelers.

It’s easy to say that nothing can be done

opportunities in education and employment. They do not bring reparations to compensate for 400 years of discrimination.

Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson, a Democrat, is the lead sponsor of H.R. 40, which would establish a commission to study reparations for slavery. She has said that bringing the bill to a vote in the House would be “cleansing” for the country, and asked her Republican colleagues not to “cancel” debate on the issue. The 13-member commission, Jackson explained, would “study the effects of slavery and racial discrimination, hold hearings … recommend appropriate remedies … and consider what form a national apology could take for the harm caused by slavery.”

Those in favor of reparations argue that “today’s descendants of enslaved people and those who look like them continue to suffer from the lingering legacy of slavery and persistent racial inequities.”

So, instead of accusations of white privilege and woke universities, let’s have a serious discussion of the past, how to acknowledge it and what to do about it.

We need more history and less histrionics. Germans and South Africans were not afraid to confront their past. Surely we can do the same with honest listening and civil discourse. The truth shall, indeed, set us free.

Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of “How University Boards Work,” Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018.

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and it’s too late to repair the wreckage.

Maybe that’s so. But do we not owe our children and grandchildren at least an attempt to achieve alternatives to wasteful and deadly over-reliance on private automobiles?

Suburban jurisdictions and individuals do have the power to fashion a more livable, sustainable future. We can promote and expand Long Island’s bus and train networks, develop hundreds of miles of protected bike paths and reconfigure residential areas to allow easy pedestrian access to shops and businesses.

It was then New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s visionary transportation commissioner, Janette Sadik-Khan, who memorably encapsulated all this by observing, “If you change the street, you change the world.”

KEVIN J. KELLEY Atlantic Beach

CorreCtion Last week’s story “Coming soon to L.B.: ‘alcohol-infused’ ice cream shop” incorrectly reported that City Councilman Michael Delury voted “no” on a parking variance for a new business called Tipsy Scoop. In fact, Delury abstained. The Herald regrets the error.

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