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City looks forward to summer By JAMEs BERNstEIN jbernstein@liherald.com

Long Beach residents can breathe a sigh of relief: The city is reopening. As the Memorial Day Weekend draws closer, parks are open, as are restaurants and bars, and most of all, the beloved beach will be open. Covid-19 cases across the state are at their lowest levels since the pandemic began last year. Most businesses have fully reopened. “I think it’s going to be a fan-

tastic summer,” said Ian Danby, chairman of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. “People can’t wait to be outside.” He noted that this past weekend, beaches and the boardwalk were crowded. “I hope the restaurants find the staff,” Danby said. Some restaurants have had trouble bringing on help, as laid-off wait staff took other jobs. And, Danby said, the pandemic did have one positive note: People are more likely to wash their hands and otherwise sanitize. The state has eased most

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restrictions. For Long Beach, that means more beach time. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has said beaches can be at 100 percent capacity by July Fourth. State Department of Health officials said the seven-day positivity rate had dropped to 1.28 percent, the lowest since Oct. 23. Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday said Long Island’s vaccination rate is the highest in the state — with almost 70 percent of those 18 and over receiving at least one Covid-19 shot. Cuomo also said Continued on page 3

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority last week announced extra summer service and beach getaway deals at a news conference on the boardwalk. City Councilwoman Liz Treston, second from right, was joined by local officials and Long Island Rail Road President Phillip Eng, center, to launch the “TakeTheTrain” campaign.

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The coronavirus pandemic swept across the United States, including Long Beach, like a wildfire over the past 15 months, killing 590,000 of our fellow Americans. We mourn each and every one of these precious lives taken too soon. In recent months, however, we have begun to emerge from this nationwide catastrophe, and because of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moder na and Johnson & Johnson vaccines, we are seeing a glimmer of hope. The Covid-19 infection and death rates have plummeted, and now we are looking forward to a summer that re s e m bl e s t h e normal ones we knew before 2020, particularly in the City by the Sea. We also learned an important lesson during this crisis: We are stronger together. Throughout the pandemic, all of us at the Herald have strived to report the news swiftly and accurately. Suddenly last spring, we were no longer a weekly newspaper. We were a daily, publishing the news online at liherald.com and in our newsletter. Hundreds of thousands of people a month came to our website for the latest news. The pandemic stretched us to our limits, but we never broke. We have been with you throughout, and our pledge is to remain

with you until all of us return to normal life — or whatever our lives will be in the new normal. Producing the news, however, is a costly endeavor. We must pay the salaries of reporters, editors, photographers, graphic artists, advertising account executives, press operators, drivers and managers. Now, more than ever, we are relying on you, our readers, to support us, as we have supported you through this crisis. Please consider taking an annual subscription to the Herald. See our subscription ad in this week’s paper on Page 14. If you are already a Herald subscriber, thank you for your support. We hope you are pleased with our coverage, and if you are, you might consider taking a two- or threeyear subscription. If you’re new to the Herald, then you must know that our mission is to cover all the news of your neighborhood, from the schools to the Little Leagues, from houses of worship to veterans organizations. We also want to hear what you have to say about the issues affecting Long Beach. Please share your story ideas with us.

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City Council approves $105M budget City comptroller Inna Reznik said that the city “always defers to operations managers” when they request additional The Long Beach City Council unani- positions, if possible. She also noted the mously adopted a $105 million budget additional beach revenue that would Monday night that carries a 4.9 percent allow for additional hirings. tax rate, down from the previous proRoy Lester, a former Long Beach posed 6.3 percent. school board president, and The city was able to lower currently a candidate for the the tax rate because it city council, said he found expects beaches to be open at the budget “disappointing” 100 percent capacity this because, in part, of $350,000 summer, bringing in about in pay for new hires, includ$700,000 in revenues. With ing a deputy city manager. beaches at 50 percent capaciHe complained also about ty last summer, the city lost the hiring of a license clerk, about $1 million in revenue. for $56,000. “I don’t think we The council approved the even had that (position) lowered tax rate as well as before,” Lester said. the full budget at the special Bendo said the council meeting. The budget was the had held two budget hearonly item on the agenda. ings previously, and that the “ T h i s i s 1 . 5 p e r c e n t roy Lester purpose of the special meetlower,” said city council presing was to approve the lowPresident, ident John Bendo. ered tax rate. The new proposed rate Former Long Beach “I’m asking about an addiwill mean an average taxes School Board tional $350,000 no none knew increase of about $207 per about two weeks ago,” Lester median assessed valuation, said. down from $283 under the previous proBendo said the basic budget had not posal. changed. Resident Robin Donovan asked the “John, you don’t have to answer these council whether new positions in the questions,” Lester said, before his time budget were needed, and if so, why they ran out. ‘Just say you don’t want to talk were not budgeted before? about the budget.”

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’m asking about an additional $350,000 no none knew about two weeks ago.

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the City CounCiL Monday night approved a $105 million budget that calls for a 4.9 percent tax rate. The tax rate is smaller than originally proposed. 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 ocean-

front 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.

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LONG BEACH HERALD — May 27, 2021 Photos by Christina Daly/Herald

The beach was crowded last weekend as Long Beach residents got accustomed to hot weather again after a rainy spring.

State rules allow 100% beach capacity sTrollers, runners and bikers tested their legs as they enjoyed warm weather last weekend.

continued from front page Long Island’s seven-day positivity average was 0.72 percent, the Island’s lowest since last Aug. 29. Long Beach, like other municipalities in the state, adheres to state Covid-19 guidance. Businesses are allowed to require masks and six feet of social distancing for employees and patrons. They may also adhere to guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which advises that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks or be socially distanced. But, the CDC says, unvaccinated individuals must continue to wear masks and be socially distant in most settings. How, though, does anyone know who is or is not vaccinated? There are no regulations Ian danby requiring people to show proof Chairman, of vaccination. Chamber of Rob Richards, the owner of JJ Coopers on Park Avenue, expects Commerce an “over-the-top” summer. “People are [eager] to get out,” Richards said. “They have money from the stimulus.” He said the restaurant is not mandating that customers wear masks. “You can’t keep fighting people all day long,” Richards said. “People who are worried will stay home.” And, he said, some people are confused by government guidelines. The beaches can start opening Memorial Day weekend, and can reach 100 percent capacity by July 4. But people unrelated to one another must maintain six feet of separation. Long Beach officials said those walking on the beach should wear masks, but the CDC said swimmers should never be masked. In anticipation of the beaches opening, Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin announced Monday that the town is partnering with Malibu beach club in Lido Beach to plant 1,000 tropical plants at Malibu and other town beaches to welcome people back. “Last year, things were really restricted,” Clavin said at a news conference. “But the beaches are about to open. We’re going to see huge crowds.” Clavin predicted a “stay-cation” summer. “People want to get out, but they don’t want to go too far,” he said. A row of palm trees stood behind Clavin and Butch Yamali, owner of Malibu. “We’re almost ready to go,”

GarreTT rooney runs his snow cone shop on the boardwalk, below, proving that not every store has to look like a store.

eople can’t wait to be outside.

Yamali said. Across Long Beach, people seemed ready to go. Mostly. “I’m not worried about anything,” said Paul Vinciguerra, as he walked his dog, Kane, a Cane Corso, at Kennedy Plaza outside City Hall last weekend. He said he is undecided about getting the vaccine, but said, “It’s going to be a great summer.” Peggy Maier, of Long Beach, also a dog walker, said on a steamy Saturday morning, “I’m hot and miserable. I hate the heat. When it’s below 50 degrees, I’m happy.” She plans a good summer anyway. Solange Heim, of East Meadow, paused from a walk and recalled how “closed” summer was last year. “I’m going to feel relaxed this summer,” she said. “I’m looking forward to this summer.” Four women, who were having a late breakfast outside Mary’s Irish Shop in the West End, said they were excited to return to the beach and outdoors, but they would be cautious, making sure they maintained social distance from others and maybe masking up. “We’re all cautious,” said Monica Correll, who has been vaccinated. Christine Casey noted she would also be cautious. But, she said, “I live in the greatest place on earth. We’re so happy. There’s going to be a return to normalcy this summer.”

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LONG BEACH HERALD — May 27, 2021

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky hon- honored: Natalia Hakimzadeh - Long ored local high school stand-out students for excelling inside and Beach High School: Natalia is on a out of the classroom with the New mission to make a difference as a candidate for the LeuYork State Senate Stukemia & Lymphoma dent Stars Award in a Society 2021 Long ceremony held yesterIsland Student of the day at the Rockville Year program. She has Centre Recreation Cenrallied 15 classmates to ter. Each school in the fulfill a $20,000 fund9th Senate District raising goal for the selects one student society, which they are who has demonstrated very close to reaching. outstanding academic H e r c re at iv i t y a n d and extracur ricular drive to get students excellence. and businesses alike to “The recipients of raise money during the the New York State pandemic are inspirSenate Student Stars ing. On top of that, Award have distinNatalia is also a full IB guished themselves as student, a member of leaders in their schools the soccer team, Key and our local commu- todd Club, and National n i t y a s a w h o l e, ” Honor Society. NataKaminsky said. “I was kamiNsky l i a ’s e x t r a o rd i n a r y pleased to recognize State Senator leadership skills and their achievements altruistic attitude and join their families in celebrating their accomplish- m a ke h e r L o n g B e a ch H i g h ments. I look forward to seeing School’s student star. what is in store next for these talented students, as they continue to Courtesy State Sen. Todd Kaminsky; Compiled by Darwin Yanes make their mark.” From Long Beach, Kaminsky

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Natalia HakimzadeH, a Long Beach High School junior, was honored by Kaminsky for her work inside and outside the classroom.

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Long Beach Memories: West End Let’s talk about the “West End” Special guests David Leiberman & family, Joe Ponte & Ann Evelyn Alterman. Let’s go back in time and indulge in enjoyable recollections of past events & famous West End places. Contact: epollis@longbeachlibrary. org 516-432-720 ext. 315. The virtual event will take place from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

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.

City Council Meeting 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.

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 27 Zoning Board Meeting 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.

Allergies: All You Need to Know The lecture by Dr. Tyrone Coyle of Northwell Health will cover basic topics in allergy including the symptoms and potential treatment for seasonal allergy and food allergy. The virtual event will take place from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

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Memorial Day Ceremony The Joint Veterans Organization in cooperation with the City of Long Beach will host a Memorial Day Ceremony in Veterans Plaza on Monday, May 31 at 1 p.m. to pay tribute to the military. The ceremony will be live streamed on the city’s Facebook page.

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Move and groove to your favorite tunes from the 1950s through the 1970s, including Motown classics and Latin hits in this new class from Lisa Wisel, a board-certified Dance/Movement Therapist. The virtual event will take place from 2-2:45 p.m. on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Saturday, May 29 Beach Park Open Weekends Only Beach Park open weekends only through June 26. Lifeguards on duty 9am - 6pm. For more information visit https://www.longbeachny.gov/beach.

The City of Long Beach Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the Annual City Manager’s 10 Mile Race to Remember will return for 2021. The race will look a little different this year, as Covid protocols will be in place. The event, which is in memory of race founder Ralph Kaplan takes place Memorial Day Weekend on Sunday, May 30. Visit longbeachny.gov/ races for more information.

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Farmer’s market and Art’s in the Plaza on May 29. Digital beach passes on sale. Beach park opens May 29. Library’s Little Free Libraries are back on the boardwalk. The City of Long Beach is hiring for summer camps.

Hall, the Rec Center and Ice Arena will be closed. LB Buses will run on a Holiday Schedule. There will be no East End Residential Sanitation pickup. Additionally, alternate side of the street parking will be suspended.

Tuesday, June 1 Intermediate Bridge Ready to take your bridge skills to the next level? Then join instructor Anne Bass in this fun virtual intermediate bridge class designed for players with some experience playing bridge and are ready to learn more. The virtual event will take place from 10-11:30 a.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

This full-body workout class is designed to engage every major muscle group in your body - all from the comfort of your chair! Learn to use your body as resistance to effectively strengthen and lengthen from head to toe. Beginners are welcome. The virtual event will take place from 10:3011:30 a.m. on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Candidates’ Forum for Long Beach City Council Primary The League of Women Voters and Long Beach Public Library are happy to present a Virtual Candidates’ Forum for the Long Beach City Council Primary. This is your opportunity to hear more from the candidates of the Democratic Primary for Long Beach City Council. Get your questions answered by submitting them - in advance - to LBNYLWV@gmail.com no later than June 1, 2021. The virtual event will take place at 7 p.m. on Zoom, visit the L.B. Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Temple Emanu-El to return to in-person service

LONG BEACH HERALD — May 27, 2021

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in-person shaBBat services are returning to Temple this Friday night. “It’s generated some excitement,” Zanerhaft said. “It’s really a reminder that we’re making these steps towards normalcy. It’s just another visual that things are progressing.” The temple will continue to maintain social distancing ,contact tracing and ask congregants to wear masks. They are also asking congregants to reserve their spots at www.templeemanuellongbeach. com for Friday’s service.

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pictureD aBove is a service before the pandemic. Temple leadership said they are excited to bring back in-person services.

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Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, at 455 Neptune Blvd., will hold their first inperson service in over a year this Friday night. The temple’s leadership has been considering reopening for several weeks, Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, the temple’s spirituDate: al leader, said. Friday, May 28 But now that the Centers for Time: Disease Control 7:30 p.m. has relaxed it’s Location: Covid-19 guideTemple Emanu-El, lines and places at 455 Neptune Blvd. are starting to reopen, the leadership thought it was the best time to reopen for in-person services. “We’ve been monitoring the CDC guidelines and recommendations,” Zanerhaft said. “Given our demographics, in terms of age, and the level of concern … We felt this was the right time to come back into the sanctuary.” For the past year, Temple Emanu-El has held services and other classes over Zoom. Zanerhaft said they’ve received positive feedback from the congregation about in-person services.

Bringing local sports home every week

Herald SPOrTS Long Beach 6-6 with playoffs near By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Clarke softball coach Rachel Barry has been impressed by the team’s ability to win every type of game imaginable this spring. The Rams were held to a season-tying low two runs by visiting Long Beach on May 20 but still managed to win their 12th straight without a defeat and clinch the Nassau Conference 2 title. Senior pitcher Lola Reese tossed a fivehit shutout with 11 strikeouts and freshman Michelle Diaz scored both runs — in the second and sixth innings. Reese’s counterpart, Marines junior Alex Hastings, also allowed five hits and struck out four while continuing her offensive tear by going 3-for-3 at the plate. “We’re on a nice run,” Barry said. “Anyone is capable of coming out here and taking our number, but we’ve been resilient. Our pitchers have been phenomenal and we’re getting them the support they need. There are days we’ve had a hit fest, and other days like today where we’re doing just enough to get the job done. We’ve won games 11-10 and 2-1.” It was Clarke’s fifth win by two runs or fewer, including its second such victory over Long Beach. The Marines, who played a seventh consecutive road game after hosting four straight out of the gate, are 6-6. Their best threat to score came in the top of the second when Reese got a strikeout to end the inning with runners on first and second. “We’ve lost some close games where our defense let us

down,” Long Beach coach Carmine Verde said. “We just need to clean a few things up before the playoffs.” Both teams have been led by their respective batteries. Reese and sophomore Emily Brown, who also plays third base and bats cleanup, are handling the pitching workload for Clarke. Reese has gotten the bulk of the workload. Brown has two wins, a pair of saves and provided plenty of lumber with five home runs. Senior catcher Cheralyn Dusharme is a rock behind the plate, Barry said, and has slugged two homers. “Lola has been composed and confident since stepping into the circle as an eighth-grader,” Barry said of Reese. “She keeps things simple and doesn’t get flustered.” Reese allowed Long Beach only two baserunners over the last four innings. She struck out the side in the fourth and whiffed two in both the fifth and seventh. In two games against the Rams, Hastings (61 strikeouts in 53 innings pitched) went 5-for-7 from the leadoff spot. She’s batting an eye-popping .682 on the year (30-for-44) while her battery mate, senior catcher Elaina Kassap, is hitting close to .500 with a team-leading 21 RBIs. Senior shortstop Katelyn Erickson is also raking at the dish with a .500 average and 19 RBIs. “Long Beach has played us as tough as any opponent,” Barry said.

LONg BEach pITchEr Alex Hastings has 61 strikeouts and is giving opposing hurlers headaches with a .682 batting average.

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Family oF roslyn Innerfield, known as the “Queen of Neptune” for her love of the beach, donated two beach wheelchairs to the City of Long Beach.

Wheelchair donated by “Queen of Neptune” the beach available to someone who otherwise could not go.” Innerfield lived in different parts of Roslyn Innerfield so loved the beach at Long Beach over a period of decades. She Neptune Boulevard in Long Beach that she worked as a legal secretary to State never stopped anything from letting her Supreme Court Justice Stephen A. Bucaria, who sat in Mineola and is now retired. get there – even when she could not walk. Family members would wheel her to Her husband. Arnold, died about ten years the beach, as close to the water as possible, ago. Although she was living in Oceanside as she approached 90. “She and my dad traveled a lot,” said most recently, her son Steven said: “She was always from Long Beach. her son, Steven Innerfield, of In her heart, she was here.” upstate Livingston Manor. The family, he said, has been “There was always pictures of in Long Beach since 1917. my mom, at the Pacific Ocean, Amy Innerfield said she plans at the Caribbean. But here, to move back, to Long Beach she was always known as the soon. Queen of Neptune Beach.” Long Beach City CouncilInnerfield died last year at woman Liz Treston, who age 90. She lived with breast attended the event, said Innercancer for 35 years, but years field became known as “the ago, suffered a torn tendon in Queen of Neptune beach. Kids her foot, making walking diffiused to say, Who is that lady in cult and the beach wheelchair the wheelchair in the water?” necessary. The Innerfield family used Beach wheelchairs are Joe Brand a beach wheelchair in the last equipped with large, wide Long Beach wheels, which can roll across parks commissioner few years that was owned by the city when their mother the sand without sinking. went to the beach. The city They usually require users to be accompanied by someone pushing already had six such chairs. Treston, who uses a wheelchair, praised them. They weigh about 250 pounds Innerfield’s daughter, Amy Innerfield, the Innerman family. Beach wheelchairs of Oceanside, said the family thought are very much in need, she said. She recalled an event in 2019,when she about what they might do to honor their mother’s memory. They decided to donate saw a mother and her 13 year-old daughter two beach wheelchairs to Long Beach, who could not get onto the beach. The where their mom was born, at Long Beach 13-year-old could not walk. Treston said she called a Long Beach lifeguard, and a Hospital, in 1930. Family friends raised money to buy one beach wheelchair was produced. Long chair; the family purchased the other. The Beach has several such chairs. “You don’t think about these kinds of chairs cost about $2,500 each. On Saturday, May 22, family members things until you need them,” Treston said. Treston said lifeguards can push the gathered at the boardwalk and Neptune to display the wheelchairs and turn them chairs, but people who use them should call in advance of their visit to the beach. over to the city. One of the stars at the event was InnerJoe Brand, Long Beach’s parks commissioner, took to a podium. “It’s always nice field’s one-year-old great-grandson, Jameswhen someone else does something for on. He said little during the proceedings, other people,” Brand said. “This will make but smiled broadly throughout.

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Aware food program honored On May 13, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky was at West Elementary School to honor Long Beach Aware and their partners for their weekend food distribution, which has helped children in the school district, have enough food to bring home on the weekends. Long Beach Aware gets

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Sometimes it’s preferable to age in place

hen Marguerite Sullivan’s spouse passed away, the 78-year-old had no interest in moving. She’s healthy, has many friends, and her two sons live nearby. Plus, she’s a confident driver and gets herself to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store. Those are all important prerequisites for people who want to stay in their homes as they grow older, or “age in place.” “For those who wish to age in place, it’s important to think not only about a plan for staying in your home, but also about your support network, especially during the Covid pandemic,” explains Stacey Watson, head of life event planning at Fidelity. “Social connections are a critical element to living independently and aging well.” Here are things that aging singles or couples — and their children, other family members, or caregivers — should keep in mind when assessing the living situation. Develop a real estate and housing strategy As you plan for living in your later years in retirement, you should have a strategy for how to leverage any real estate assets along with a plan to support your need for future housing. Real estate is an asset often used to fund retirement and to help pay for long-term health care expenses. Some people find it necessary to sell the family home to pay for higher levels of care or senior living accommodations. Some decide to sell after a spouse dies. Others may have a family member who moves back in to help take care of both the aging parent and the property. Whatever your situation, it makes sense to work with a financial advisor to help determine the role of real estate in your overall financial planning. “As you consider your strategy for housing as you age, remember that your approach may have to adjust over time,” says Watson.”What works today in terms of independent living, living with family, assisted living, or skilled nursing may not serve your needs indefinitely.” Explore the benefits of staying put There are many reasons why aging in place can be a win. For starters, staying in your home can be less expensive than moving to an assisted-living community. There are the upfront costs of moving, an often steep entrance fee, and monthly payments for room and board, which can easily top $3,000 a month or more. Even more important are the psychological payoffs of not moving away from one’s friends, medical

professionals, and faith community. Though these factors are hard to place a financial value on, they are a vital component of healthy aging. Do a home safety check “The first step in an aging-in-place plan is to run a complete safety check of your home to identify hazards,” says Watson. “The good news is that many of the improvements that make it safer to stay in your house can be relatively easy and inexpensive.” Sullivan’s children did just that. They walked around her house with an eye for any potential hazards that might cause trouble should her vision or mobility begin to deteriorate. Then they hired a home modification professional to help make needed changes. Many of the improvements that may make it easier to stay in your house — such as raising electrical outlets to make them more accessible, and installing brighter outdoor lighting — aren’t expensive. Assess transportation If you are at the point that you can no longer drive or walk to the grocery store or reach other important services, consider other transportation options. You may need to make other arrangements, such as ride sharing with friends and neighbors, or transportation assistance that many companion-care services offer. When it comes to groceries and getting things like prescriptions filled, automatic delivery or online delivery can be a great option. A family or friend can help manage orders and accounts and can track order history to help make sure you get what you need. Tap into a supportive community or network Isolation can be a stumbling block to aging well. And it can creep up slowly. No matter how safe the inside of a home is, if there isn’t enough interaction with a community, a plan can fall apart. Part of aging in place successfully is being able to stay connected, and not fall into the depression that many people experience because they are isolated. Getting comfortable on a computer so you connect online with your children, grandkids, and others is a good strategy. You might also investigate some of the companionship services available in the community, through websites such as Caregiving.org or tap into local resources. Above photo: Develop a housing strategy that will serve your needs as you age. And equally as important, especially through the Covid-19 crisis and now as we emerge from it, avoid isolation. Find ways to stay in contact with friends, family, and neighbors on a daily basis — both via technology and in person.

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Live on your own terms and maintain the quality of life you want — at every age Terms like ‘active’ and ‘successful’ are increasingly used to describe aging, especially with baby boomers refusing to ride off into the proverbial sunset in a wheelchair like their parents did. Instead, aging is being viewed as a privilege and an opportunity to truly enjoy those golden years. But with health concerns and memory loss anxieties looming in the back of many seniors’ minds, it can be hard to age gracefully without a bit of worry. However, with just a few lifestyle habits and hobbies, you can thrive in your senior years, making 70 the new 50. Get Moving Physical movement and exercise has been linked to a decreased risk of depression in seniors and has been linked as a complement to medication therapy for major depression. Further, physical activity can lead to decreased obesity, diabetes, and even memory issues. It’s a winwin situation anytime you lace up your shoes and head out for some physical activity. Keep in mind that your exercise doesn’t have to be rigorous - though many seniors love a good run or long swim; you can simply hit the pavement for a neighborhood walk or do a Silver Sneakers class at your local gym. Try yoga, tai chi, swimming, ballroom dancing, walking, running, biking, or any other activity that you love and gets your muscles moving. Learn something new You are never too old to learn, and many seniors over the age of 65 are choosing to learn a new skill or language as they enter retirement. Check out local colleges to see if they offer a senior discount or the option for you to audit courses that sound interesting to you. Or your nearby senior center. You’ll find plenty of educational programming available there too. Learning any new skill or language can be beneficial to keeping your brain functions sharp (if you use it, you don’t lose it) and you will find yourself being proud of your new learning as well.

Meet Some New Faces Socialization plays a major role in active and successful aging. Isolation can be easier to slip into as you age, and clearly even more of a concern once the pandemic took hold and upended our lives. Friends have moved away or passed away, and it can be easy to spend an entire day or two — or even days — at home alone without anyone to talk to. However, isolation has negative consequences, including an increased chance of depression and memory issues. Active and conscious socialization are the only way to be sure that you aren’t intentionally isolating yourself. Find friends or peers that enjoy hobbies that you do, host coffee dates at your home, or plan weekly outings for your group of pals, now that we are emerging from the pandemic. Developing and nurturing your support system is crucial as you age. Focus On Hobbies Retirement is great in that it opens up time for you to explore your hobbies and other opportunities. However, if you don’t fill that newly opened free time, you can end up bored, depressed, and feeling like you don’t have a purpose. Try out new hobbies or dive further into a hobby that you’ve always enjoyed. That could even be pottery, writing or even joining a book club. Hit The Road Travel is a perk of retirement. Now that you have the time to hit the road, be sure you do it! See local sites, take day trips, or even plan excursions to more exotic locales, now that our world is returning to normalcy. Either way, you will get physical exercise, learn something new and meet new people — a trifecta that is sure to keep you aging well. Plus, traveling is fun!

Above photo: Those “golden years” can be fulfilling years. Push yourself to stay young no matter how old you are.

Older and lonely here is a public health threat looming across the United States that’s not visible to most but affects nearly half of all Americans daily: loneliness. Social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is twice as harmful as obesity. It’s always been an issue among the aging population, but it’s become even more concerning since the pandemic took hold and upended our lives. Seniors can suffer from prolonged loneliness that can quickly manifest into more serious issues. Worst of all, loneliness is a contributing factor in senior suicides, which are rising in the U.S. While it is not something people like to think about, now more than ever, Americans must remove the stigma around mental health and spread awareness to better combat loneliness. Loneliness does not have to be synonymous with getting older or with aging in place. Make an effort keep loneliness — and its negative health effects — at bay. Intervene early: Spotting loneliness in yourself or someone you love can be difficult. The most common physical and behavioral signs of loneliness include persistent sadness, impaired cognitive performance, lower self-esteem, or lack of motivation and energy. Early intervention can positively affect one’s quality of life, so it’s important to address these symptoms as soon as possible before they become overwhelming. Leverage technology: Technology can play a key role in reducing loneliness, ensuring seniors are always connected to loved ones and care

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teams who can monitor and interact with them. Over the last few years, older adults have made up the fastest growing segment of the online population. More and more people over the age of 60 are going online and connecting with the world through outlets such as Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Youtube. They are emailing, texting and even blogging, and it is having a positive impact on their lives, allowing them to communicate with family more often, reconnect with old friends, keep up with community developments and stay connected with others who share similar interests. And since the start of the pandemic, zooming with loved ones and friends. Phone applications also represent major advancements in technology that help both seniors and caregivers in a number of ways. With any basic smartphone, seniors can now keep track of things like whether or not they’ve taken their medication, monitor vital signs such as heart rate and respiration, as well as keep track of their location and help them navigate where they want to go. Make a connection: Connecting with people, purpose and passions will help eliminate feelings of isolation. Consider organizing a reoccurring social gathering, such as a book club or a group fitness class. Explore local activities organized by your library or senior community center. Above photo: Too much time alone can be bad for your health, but modern technology can help keep you connected.

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he hospital, along with the Town of Hempstead, created this project, the Vaxmobile, to bring vaccines to different communities in Nassau County. We are several LPNs, and of all of them, they chose me to be an interpreter for the Hispanic community. Every day I can assure you that more than 50 to 60 percent of patients are Spanishspeaking. Many of the Hispanics work in restaurants and other places in which they cannot take a day off to get a vaccine. I keep pestering them to bring people. For example, a cook came up to me, and we gave him the vaccine. When I asked him if he knows anyone else, he brought me his whole kitchen, like 20 men. Hispanics live in fear; many live in the shadows, and only in that Vaxmobile have

BALDWIN Enfermera práctica con licencia en Mount Sinai South Nassau we been able to help many. Apart from being a nurse, I lend an extra hand because many don’t know how to use the telephone, they do not know their telephone number, they do not know any English, they do not know how to write. I love what I do. I came from Puerto Rico 20 years ago, and I did not speak English. I was terribly afraid, and many people helped me. I got so frustrated that I even took classes, did a thousand things, worked in a thousand places, doing my bachelor’s and everything. In the same way that people helped me when I got here, so to pay back life, I help others.

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l hospital, junto con el Town of Hempstead, crearon este projecto, el Vaximóvil, para llevar vacunas a diferentes comunidades en Nassau County. Somos varias LPN, y de todas ellas me escogieron a mí para ser intérprete para la comunidad Hispana. Todos los dÍas, yo te puede asegurar, que más del 50-60 por ciento de los pacientes son de habla Hispana. Muchos de los Hispanos trabajan en restaurantes y en otros lugares que no van a coger un día libre para ponerse una vacuna. Yo les sigo molestando para que traigan a personas. Por ejemplo, un cocinero se acercó y le dimos la vacuna. Cuando le pregunté que si conoce a alguien más, me trajo toda la cocina, como 20 hombres. Los Hispanos viven con miedo, viven muchos bajos las sombras, y sólo en ese

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aria Mercado, of Lido Beach, a radiology registrar at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital, would routinely check in people who came in for radiology tests. Then the covid pandemic hit, and her life changed dramatically. By April, Mercado, 29, was fielding between 100 to 150 phone calls a day from people who needed X-ray exams to check for Covid. She was working in the hospital’s mobile van, wherever it went, and would register people. Then, she would come back to the hospital in Oceanside and work more hours. She has worked for the hospital for six yeasr and previously was at a ProHealth facility in Long Beach. “I was constantly scheduling tests,” she said. “People would have to get the X-rays” to check for Covid. The rush was constant and seemingly unending," Mercado said.

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Town of Hempstead summer concerts are back By Jennifer Corr jcorr@liherald.com

This year, Town of Hempstead residents will have the opportunity to end a summer day by packing up their coolers, ordering some takeout and heading to their local parks with their family and friends to enjoy a free concert. The Town of Hempstead Neighborhood Concert Series will kick off on June 26, with a performance by the Commodores, followed by a firework shows, in Point Lookout. The music will keep on going on weekday nights at 7:30 p.m. (see box) until Sept. 4, when Billy Joels tribute band Big Shot wraps up the season. “We are expecting great attendance with the concerts this year,” Town Supervisor Don Clavin said. “People are ready to get out, and they want to be outside..” And having people out is also a plus for local businesses, which will be happy to supply takeout for hungry concertgoers, said Richie Krug, the president of the East Meadow Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. “We are equally as excited as the community is,” Krug said. “The stronger the town, the stronger the community, the stronger the businesses are going to be.” Speno Park will be hosting the concerts in East Meadow. Taylor Swift coverband Fearless will be playing on July 7 and a tribute to Latin icons, Mi Gente Live, will be performing on Aug.11.

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Regarding Riptides, the letter said the restaurant would “pay an additional rent and relocate flags from the boardwalk to Riptides, the restaurant, juts out like a the leased building that houses the restausurprise on the boardwalk in Long Beach. rant.” The blue façade building near Edwards It said also that Riptides would “be perBoulevard encases a small, tidy space mitted to leave its additional tables on the where benches sit before a set of windows boardwalk that were not formally a part from which people order eggs, waffles, of the business’ lease with the city, along toast, sandwiches, w i t h r e c e iv i n g coffee and soft additional parking drinks. at the rear of the There is a panpremises.” oramic view of the City of ficials ocean, and the said Riptides would place seems distant pay $700 to keep lands away from tables on the boardcontroversy. walk near the resIn the last two taurant this year. weeks, though, RipThe eatery was not tides has been in allowed to kee p the middle of a distables on the boardpute between the walk last year. City of Long Beach On Sunday, the and the Long Island Pride flag and the L B G T N e t w o rk others were off the over placement of a b o a rdw a l k , a n d Gay Pride flag on instead the Pride the city-owned flag was flown from boardwalk near the the Riptides buildeatery. ing, where city offiCity of ficials cials said they have said earlier this no problem with its month that the location. Pride flag needed to “We only want Christina Daly/Herald come d o w n , riptiDes On the boardwalk offers casual what is right for explaining that it beachfront dining, but in the last two our business owncould not, by code, ers, visitors and weeks the restaurant has been the focus be on city property, resident taxpayof controversy. and down the flag e r s, ” s a i d C i t y went. An American Council Vice Presiflag and a POW/MIA flag also had to be dent Karen McInnis in a statement. “This removed from the boardwalk. means consistent enforcement of city The Network wanted the Pride flag to codes and clear contracts and procedures stay, however. That led on May 16 to a loud with all of our vendors, resulting in good news conference held by the Network. working relationships and clear expectaThe organization’s CEO, David Kilmnick, tions for everyone.” put the Pride flag back up on the boardJon Bell, an attorney for the Network, walk. People shouted back and forth in a said the matter has been settled, and Netcrowd of about 100 people who stood on work officials are “content with the way the boardwalk listening to the speakers. things were done.” On May 21, Long Beach announced a Brian Braddish, Riptides’ owner, settlement of the flag matter. The city declined to comment Sunday. sent a letter to Riptides and five other City Councilwoman Liz Treston said boardwalk vendors, as it does before the the council “is working together to create opening of every Ocean Beach summer equitable solutions for our business comseason. munity and all taxpayers,” Councilwom-

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LEGAL NOTICE TO THE TAXPAYERS OF THE LIDO AND POINT LOOKOUT FIRE DISTRICT: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was duly adopted by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the LIDO AND POINT LOOKOUT FIRE DISTRICT, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York, on the 20th day of May, 2021, subject to permissive referendum as provided for by the General Municipal law. An extract of the resolution is as follows:

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an Liz Treston said. “It’s not about who you know, but what is in the best interest of all our taxpaying residents.” The dispute sparked much discussion in Long Beach, drawing in people who supported the Pride flag on the boardwalk and those who said no flag should fly on public property, except the American flag. City officials said action was necessary because they had ordered another resident, Michael Wasserman, to remove flags from his home and car that, in profane terms, disparaged President Biden and Vice President Harris. Long Beach issued him a summons, and Wasserman then filed a $25 million lawsuit against the city, claiming his rights were violated. The Pride flag dispute erupted publicly May 15, when the LGBT Network issued a

news release calling for the immediate resignations of City Council President John Bendo and Police Commissioner Ron Walsh, saying they were responsible for a ”homophobic act” by ordering the flag to come down. The city demanded an apology. The dispute also drew in the Long Beach Patrolman’s Benevolent Association, which has criticized Walsh and held a vote of “no confidence” in him. Tracy Duffy, of Malverne, and Debbi Puma, of Island Park, were enjoying Sunday breakfast at a table near Riptides. “I think this is America, and the only flag that should fly on public property is the American flag,” Duffy said, prompting a vigorous nod of agreement from Puma.

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hursday is my birthday, and I must confess that I’m approaching it with mixed feelings. I’m not afraid of getting older, because there are only two choices. I’m extremely grateful for my beautiful family, and all the love and respect they give me throughout the year. But the state of the world around me is unsettling, and it’s hard to ignore if you care about the future of this planet. Let me start with the good side. I get up each day feeling that I JERRY can reinvent myself and do KREMER something different, and that’s how I have lived my life. Thirty-plus years of public service have been very rewarding. Continuing my professional life is energizing. Being active in politics, and trying to make new laws from afar, is part of what keeps me motivated. But once I search the internet or turn the pages of the few newspapers still in print, things

change dramatically. We all know the political system is broken and the country is badly divided. What is more distressing is that there is no one person or group out there that is capable of fixing things, because the divisions are so deep. Let’s start with the U.S. Congress. There are 535 elected officials showing up each day at the Capitol, and many of them are happy to do nothing. Politics has always been about power, but in my lifetime, the powerful have occasionally done some great things. It’s one thing to do nothing, but on top of it, many of the players are just nasty. The meanness didn’t start in recent weeks. It dates back to the mid1990s, when Newt Gingrich became speaker of the House. He told his Republican colleagues that there could be no bipartisanship. He directed them not to sponsor legislation with any Democrats, and declared the Democratic Party the enemy. It took only a year or two before that same meanness trickled down into almost every legislative

body in the country. In my eyes, there are two Republican parties. Here on Long Island there are Republicans and Democrats who talk to each other, even if they can’t agree on everything. There are hundreds of local officials who show up at work each day and serve all the people without any distinction. I can name dozens of officials on the other side of the aisle whom I consider to be friends. They are pleasant and willing to talk about projects and programs. We can’t always agree on everything, but they are civil and gracious. At the highest level of government, however, life is a daily slugfest. There are so many examples of government malpractice that it’s hard to pick the top one. The most current one is the attempt to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, when hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Capitol and five people died in the process. Even Stevie Wonder could tell you that this was an attempt to overthrow the government

asking in the warmth of loved ones, but unable to ignore national madness.

and stop the certification of the 2020 election. Yet there are numerous Republicans, including many who were hiding under their desks, who are now in deliberate denial about the entire event. We have gone through a horrible period of lockdowns and widespread death as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Every reputable medical voice urged us to take all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. In the face of all of this national distress, the wearing of a simple mask became a political statement, and millions of people currently refuse to get a vaccination that could save their lives. So as I celebrate my birthday, I will bask in the warmth of my loved ones and close friends, and pray for continued good health. But at the same time, I am unable to ignore the national madness that is engulfing this great country called the United States of America. 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.

What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?

emorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective antiinsurrection rally. Political stability fractured on Jan. 6 when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol at the urging of former President Donald Trump. As our friends on the other side of the pond said in a headline posted by The Guardian, it was “ANARCHY IN THE USA.” That week, I wrote, “Even though I saw the mob storming the Capitol in real RANDI time, I still could KREISS not fully absorb the impact of what was happening. Trump followers were incited by the president of the United States to loot and destroy the Capitol building because, inside, a fully legitimate election was about to be formally signed and sealed.” The subsequent sound and fury distorted the disturbing truth of that day: Americans went to D.C. to thwart the processes of an orderly transfer of power. Our democracy stands, but it is wob-

bling. As divided as we are, when we gather in our communities on Memorial Day and honor a common past, I hope we can summon the best of ourselves. I hope we can agree that the Jan. 6 insurrection, the violent manifestation of our political division, was an anomaly and must never happen again. All my life, in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day (and I am going back decades), we could hear the marching band from Hewlett High School, several blocks away, practicing for the parade. In those days we had both a patriotic and a personal interest. One year our son, Jason, played clarinet in the Franklin Elementary School band. We walked from our house to stand on Central Avenue in Woodmere and watch as the band halted at the Hewlett Veterans Memorial for a brief ceremony. Jason did his bit, catching my eye from the corner of his as he marched by. Men and women who had fought in World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam gathered in their old uniforms to pay their respects. We have always been a country divided, lurching forward in fits and starts toward common democratic values and

respect for commonly held truths. But on Memorial Day it always seemed important to put our hands to our hearts and bless the memory of the servicemen and women who died fighting for this country. My wish is that we gather again this Memorial Day to honor them and remember what those battles were about: equal rights for all our citizens, freedom from authoritarianism, respect for the truth and the integrity of our voting system. Memorial Day was established in 1868 by General John A. Logan, a Union general in the Civil War. He called for a nationwide day of remembrance on May 30. He urged people to decorate the graves of “comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” So our common holiday identified the confederacy as a rebellion. Today, 153 years later, we are still riven by rebellion, civil and uncivil. The January insurrection, a direct hit on the Capitol, made us seem closer than ever to losing the way of life and the kind of government we have fought to preserve. The threads of our Democracy are twisted and frayed; heaven

emember not only those who died, but what the battles were about.

help us if they break. I plan to attend a Memorial Day event to honor our past and commit to our common future. Wherever you live, you can find a parade this year or a memorial ceremony. You can listen to the sounds of the marching bands and hear that as the soundtrack of our democracy. Many of the bands and ceremonies were canceled last year because of Covid-19 restrictions. This Memorial Day we will also remember those lost to a pandemic that has wrung this country dry of tears. One loss does not supersede another. Grief abounds. It is the common language of mothers who lost sons in battle and children who lost parents to a pandemic. Memorial Day is our moment to come together, to heal the wounds of Jan. 6, to heal the sadness of this year. I asked what Memorial Day is about, if not memories, and I know it is about love of country, not just in one’s heart, but also as reason to participate. It is about getting up and out to the parade in your town, one foot in front of the other, to stand together and remember what it means to live in a free country and the need to defend that freedom, from threats here and abroad. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

LONG BEACH HERALD — May 27, 2021

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he official start of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is June 1 — next Tuesday. From now through November, we must be prepared for a storm to come out of nowhere and wreak havoc across Long Island, as Tropical Storm Isaias proved last summer. It was a swift-moving tempest that slammed Nassau County with heavy winds, knocking down more than a thousand trees and 338 electric and phone lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power for days. As denizens of an island that juts 118 miles into the Atlantic, we must hope for the best and be prepared for the worst. Each year, the American Red Cross publishes a hurricane-preparedness checklist. We present it here.

Before a storm ■ Listen to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service. ■ Make sure you have a three-day supply of water — at least one gallon per day per person. ■ Be sure to have a three-day supply of food on hand. ■ Bring in anything from your yard that can be picked up by the wind, such as bicycles and lawn furniture. ■ Have a flashlight handy with extra batteries, and a battery-powered or handcrank radio. ■ Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you don’t have shutters, board up windows and doors with plywood. ■ Check your first aid kit to ensure that it’s well supplied. ■ Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so food will last longer if the power goes out. ■ Have a seven-day supply of medications and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses,

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■ Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.

■ Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

■ Fill your vehicle’s gas tank. ■ Gather copies of personal documents (medication lists and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to your home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies). ■ Create an evacuation plan with members of your household. Planning, and practicing, the plan will minimize confusion and fear during the storm.

■ Rain gear ■ Insect repellent and sunscreen ■ Camera for photos of damage

After a storm ■ Continue listening to NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates.

■ Have cellphones and chargers on hand.

■ Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding, even after the storm has passed.

■ Create a family and emergency contact list.

■ If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe.

■ Learn about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs and make plans for your pets to be cared for.

■ Drive only if necessary, and again, avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.

■ Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be careful to avoid flooded roads and washedout bridges. ■ Be certain to have baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers). ■ Check pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl). ■ Because standard homeowners insurance does not cover flooding, you should have a flood insurance plan. For more information on flood insurance, visit the National Flood Insurance Program website, www.FloodSmart.gov.

■ Stay away from loose or dangling electric lines and report them to the power company. ■ Stay out of any building that has water around it. ■ Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of any damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes. ■ Use flashlights, not candles, in the dark. ■ Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you’re sure it’s not contaminated. ■ Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out.

Vital items

■ Wear protective clothing, and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury.

In your hurricane go bag, you should have:

■ Watch pets closely, and keep them under your direct control.

■ A multi-purpose tool ■ Extra cash ■ Emergency blanket ■ Map(s) of the area ■ Tools and supplies for securing your home

■ Use the phone only for emergency calls. If your community has experienced a hurricane, or any disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website, www.RedCross.org/SafeandWell, to let your family and friends know about your welfare.

letters He supports Bendo To the Editor: I have lived in Long Beach since 1997 and am no stranger to controversy. I do not shy away from a fight for the good of Long Beach, whether it’s about a stop sign, developer requests for tax breaks or separation pay. I have supported Republican, Democratic and independent candidates in

various political races over the years. I try to support people who I believe have the best interests of our city in their hearts, rather than their own political and financial interests. Sadly, very often, the latter is the driving force. I have watched the current City Council president, John Bendo, as, for nearly 10 years, he

has taken an active role in our city, trying to fight corruption and better it. Why any citizen of good conscience in Long Beach would not want Bendo to continue leading the City Council is beyond me. He has been regularly slandered by a small but vocal group for the past year or so, and when you look into what they are saying, there is no there there. Having been a

longtime observer of City of Long Beach politics, I can say I have not seen anyone stay as true as Bendo. There are powers within Long Beach who want to see him fail just because they do. I understand why they want that. He is the antithesis of them. But if you are for Long Beach, for this special jewel of a city, Bendo is the man to count on.

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o mask or not to mask? That is the question — not only mine, but just about everyone else’s, too. The confusion about the necessity of masks came from the very government agency that is supposed to make sense of these things, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over a week ago, the CDC announced dramatic changes in the way we live these days: People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice physical distancing in virJames tually any indoor setting. BernsTein or outdoor Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked up from there, saying that vaccinated New Yorkers need not mask up, indoors or out. “You are safe,” he intoned. So it’s all over? Covid is gone? Not at all. Remember, the CDC also points out that only about 119 million Americans — about one-third of the population — have been fully vaccinated. To reach herd immunity, the agency says, some 75 to 80 percent of Americans would need to be vaccinated.

So why the abrupt change in guidance? That’s hard to say. But there have been two general reactions: confusion and disbelief. “Frankly, I was shocked,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, a visiting professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and a frequent CNN contributor. Same here, Dr. Wen. I’m fully vaccinated, but how do I know if the person standing next to me on the supermarket line is? I see wait staff at some restaurants who are masked. At others, they are not. I walk outside and some people are wearing masks, others are not. Is this what the CDC wanted, or expected? I don’t think many of us did. What happens on the beach this summer? Who’s going to wear a mask, or even socially distance, on the sand? And how about concerts, where young people mostly didn’t wear masks even when the CDC said they should? Same with theaters. Sporting events, weddings, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, funerals and backyard barbecues. The reality is, we were never very good when it came to pandemics. How could we be?

ur experts aren’t speaking with one voice, and we rely on them to get it right.

LeTTers By act and deed, he has earned that trust. I hope my fellow residents recognize a good thing when they have it, and i g n o re t h e s o c i a l m e d i a s l a n d e r machine and publicity stunts that are driven by those who want things to go back to the bad old ways, including accruing our debt and other obligations over the current $400 million Long Beach currently owes. RICHARD BOODMAN Long Beach

They oppose Bendo To the Editor: Long Beach City Council President John Bendo recently circulated a fundraising email rife with smears and character assassinations of three of us. This symbolizes everything that is wrong with our local politics and political system. On another level, however, Bendo’s email was also revealing. He touts his “accomplishments” as suing people and hiring unbudgeted bankruptcy consultants, so it’s clear he has no agenda for a new term. If elected, we would prioritize the issues that matter to Long Beach residents. Our taxes are rising again, and fees are being increased to support $600,000 in new management positions,

The influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the most deadly flu outbreak in history, killing up to 50 million people worldwide, including around 675,000 in the U.S. Various state and local governments issued warnings, put out guidance and tried to see that people followed the rules. Many did. Schools were closed, no-spitting ordinances were enforced, and people were encouraged to use handkerchiefs or disposable tissues in public. But, like today, many refused to go along. Some complained that the masks were uncomfortable, ineffective and bad for business. Sound familiar? Even more familiar, some public officials were caught in public not wearing masks. After World War I ended, the sense of patriotism that fueled people to take precautions faded rapidly. There were, like today, some dissenters who even formed an Anti-Mask League in San Francisco. At the time, there was much discussion and debate about the quality of masks, just as there is today. Many masks then were made of gauze, and people didn’t like how they looked. “To entice people to get them to wear them, [cities] were pretty lax in terms of what people could wear,” wrote J. Alex Navarro, assistant director of the Center

and many raises for others. Despite Bendo’s promises, we are still borrowing for operational expenses. He hired a police commissioner who is unfamiliar with us, and quickly alienated most of his coworkers. Bendo is responsible for the ham-handed rollout of plans that saw our recyclables literally piling up around us, and parking ticket blitzes during blizzards. He changed the locks on the MLK Center at 4 a.m. when it served as an emergency food supplier, and didn’t attend the MLK Day march. There has been no mention of or focus on a comprehensive plan for the city during his tenure, nor have we seen any meaningful infrastructure initiatives that had not already been started by prior administrations. He has done everything possible to terminate transparent government by abusing the special council meeting format. Nevertheless, if Bendo still insists on labeling all adversaries “corrupt,” then we look forward to a dialogue about his curious support for Engel Burman’s Superblock PILOT after he spent years opposing iStar’s. We also look forward to discussing how he laid off the lowest-earning city workers, kept his political supporters, and later secretly rewarded them with lifetime job security. If elected, we would

for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan and one of the editors in chief of “The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919: A Digital Encyclopedia.” Just like today, fashion stepped in. “Influenza Veils Set New Fashion: Seattle Women Wearing Fine Mesh With Chiffon Border to Ward Off Malady” was the headline of a story in the Seattle Daily Times in 1918. Historians say that these fashionable masks were not made of the best material and did not much help the cause. To add to the deep feeling of unease among many, we read daily of the horror that the coronavirus has caused in India. Brazil, parts of Europe and Mexico remain hard hit. Are we opening up too quickly? Right now, to me, anyway, our experts appear to be issuing guidelines that may be too early. They do not speak with one voice. And we are relying on them to get it right. Eventually, they, and we, will get it right, and life will resume the way we remember it pre-pandemic. Until then, however, I will mask up. And I will continue to say what we have been saying to one another from the dark beginning: Stay well! Jim Bernstein is editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this column? JBernstein@liherald.com.

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call for an investigation into his failure to engage in any meaningful settlement negotiations with the Habermans before a $131 million judgment against the city was ordered. The people deserve to know whether Bendo deliberately endangered the city’s welfare in order to pad a bankruptcy claim and retain exorbitant, unbudgeted

bankruptcy consultants. KEVIN HELLER, WILLIAM NOTHOLT, LEAH TOzER Long Beach Editor’s note: The writers are candidates for the City Council on the Long Beach United ticket.

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