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L.B. sues to recoup payouts Files claims against one current and three former employees that between January 2012 and February 2018, Robinson was Long Beach’s director of commuIn its continuing effort to nity development and deputy city recoup what it calls improper manager. separation payments, the City of A message left for Robinson at Long Beach has filed suit in his home was not returned. HighSupreme Court in t owe r, wh o n ow Mineola against one works for the Town current and three of Southold, declined former employees. to comment WednesA complaint was day. Tangney could filed against Michael not be reached by Tangney, a former press time. city police chief and Rick Ostrove, Tepcity manager. The per’s attorney, said city claims he owes it he believed the lawJohN BENDo $29,708. suits were “baseless” T h e s u i t a l s o President, and would be disnamed Kristie Han- City Council missed. sen-Hightower, who The city’s outside resigned in 2017 as counsel, Ingerman the city comptroller and now Smith, of Hauppauge, is handling lives in Suffolk County. The suit the case. claims that she owes the city According to court docuabout $28,000. ments, on Dec. 15, 2017, Tangney Gordon Tepper, who resigned received a payment of $51,992.67, as director of public relations in representing 70 percent of his September 2018, was also sued. unused sick leave, which amountHe is now working in the same ed to 463.29 hours. Because the position for the Town of North city’s Personnel Code states that Hempstead. The city says Tepper at termination, exempt employowes about $22,000. ees are entitled to just 30 percent A similar complaint was filed of their accrued sick time, and against Michael Robinson, who because Tangney did not leave court papers say is currently the Long Beach’s employ until May director of fleet management for the city. The documents also state Continued on page 11

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t was taxpayer money that was improperly paid.

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Girl sCoUt trooP 2178 made faux flowers to place outside the VFW Hall under the direction of their leader. Anna Ervolina.

Honoring the fallen

Weather clears before Memorial Day events By JaMEs BErNstEiN jbernstein@liheralds.com

At 1 p.m. on Monday, the sun finally sliced through the slate-gray clouds that had poured heavy rain on Long Beach for most of the long holiday weekend. The break in the clouds brought a smile to the face of Dan MacPhee, commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1384 in Long Beach. MacPhee took note of the warming sun and then point-

ed to another star of the day — a field of 126 red faux poppies spread out on the lawn across the street from the VFW hall. The poppies were made, and displayed for the first time at a Memorial Day ceremony outside the hall on West Park Avenue, by Girl Scout Troop 2178. They were created from the plastic bottoms of 2-liter soft drink bottles. The scouts spread the plastic into petals, and painted the petals red.

Each poppy displayed the name of a man or woman who had served the country, whether during a war or not. “We’re hoping to do this every year,” said Anna Ervolina of Long Beach, the leader of the scout troop. She said the idea for the poppies was borrowed from a troop in Floral Park. MacPhee had some news for the crowd of over 100 people. He said the post was in Continued on page 3

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Veterans happy to turn out after Covid continued from front page the process of having the VFW Hall building named in honor of Daniel Steele, an Army veteran who served in World War II. Steele died last year, at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. The hour-long ceremony was marked by speeches and the singing of the national anthem by Navy veteran Alana Ayala, 32, who served aboard the USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, during the Persian Gulf War. Ali Bardeguez, 35, a Marine Corps gunnery sergeant who served in Afghanistan, and remains a reservist, sang “God Bless America.” Peggy Costigan, president of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 972, reminded the crowd what the day was all about. People are members of several different families, she said — relatives, work families and others. “The family we are here to honor today is our military,” Costigan said. “Some of them came Todd home from the wars in good shape. Others were injured, and still othKaminsKy ers came home in flag-draped cofState senator fins.” All were to be honored, she said. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Long Beach Democrat who chairs the Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee, said it was important that people not be on the beach on Memorial Day. “Before the beach and the barbecues, we need to be here because of the sacrifices others made before us,” Kaminsky said. Nassau County Legislator Denise Ford, who represents Long Beach, said, “Some say we should not say ‘Happy Memorial Day.’ But we can be happy that we live in the greatest country in the world, the United States of America.” Long Beach City Council president John Bendo noted that over one million Americans gave their lives in the country’s wars. “What this day reminds is that that freedom is not free,” Bendo said. “It has a price.” Bardeguez, served at Camp Bastion, in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, where she was an avionics division chief. Her job was to see that warplanes got off the ground and into the air. Did she ever feel endangered? “You don’t have time,” she said. “You just don’t have time.”

e need to be here because of the sacrifices others made before us.

VFW PosT 1348 Commander Dan MacPhee, above left, opened the ceremony with a brief welcome. naVy VeTeran alana Ayala, above, sang the national anthem. She served aboard a ship during the Persian Gulf war. Korean War VeTeran Tom Ervolina saluted the American flag as the crowd of over 100 gathered on East Park Avenue.

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VeTerans PrePared To hoist the colors as the Mondayafternoon ceremony got under way.

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LBHS presents Car Show and Tech Expo The Long Beach High School Technology Department held its annual Car Show and Tech Expo on Saturday, May 15. The event featured many professional-quality projects that students have produced in technology-related classes this school year. Students showcased their wood-

work designs that incorporated the new laser cutter, as well as architecture, robotics, auto and metal creations. Attendees had opportunities to tour the school’s technology facilities and witness the innovative learning experiences that are offered, and the event’s auto show component of the event drew many car enthusiasts.

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Marvel celebrates 70 years The owners of Marvel celebrated the 70th anniversary of the iconic ice cream shop at the location on boardwalk on May 26. The celebration featured 25-cent

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Ducks are quacking stronger than ever A fan-favorite Long Island team seeks fifth Atlantic League title By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

The minor league baseball Ducks run as one of Long Island’s most popular summer attractions was interrupted last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year the flock is back and aims to quack louder and stronger. A “back to fun” theme begins with a four-game home series against the Lexington Legends to open the season (May 28 to 31); the Ducks seek their fifth Atlantic League of Professional Baseball championship. In 2019, Long Island set a franchise record with 86 wins and 15 players’ contracts sold. The Legends are one of three new teams in the league that is now a “professional partner” with Major League Baseball, not an independent league anymore. The Gastonia HoneyHunters, from North Carolina, and the West Virginia Power, in Charleston, are the other new teams. The league includes the High Point Rockers, also in North Carolina, the Lancaster Barnstormers and York Revolution, both in Pennsylvania, and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. “We have an awful lot to be proud of in our first 20 years, becoming the first team in Atlantic League history to reach eight million fans,” said team President and General Manager Michael Pfaff, who also noted the 2019 title and the team victory record. “It just set the bar higher. Our expectations have only grown. It’s been 600 days since we last played a ballgame here and we can’t wait to get going.” When heading to the game look for the signs that now read Fairfield Properties BallPark. Wally Backman, the former major leaguer who played for the Mets, returns as manager. Backman became a seer two years ago, when he told Ducks owner Frank Boulton that the team would win a championship that season. “We’re going to be good; we’re going to repeat,” Backman said, noting that the season had yet to get under way and the Ducks were already losing a fourth player to MLB. “We’ve got a lot of ex-major league guys on [the roster], and we expect to lose a lot of guys just like we did in ’19. We’ll fill those voids like we have in the past, but it’s going to be an exciting brand of baseball.” Returning players from the 2019 squad such as Daniel Fields and new ones like Opening Day pitcher Mike Bolsinger, a right hander, will bolster a squad Backman said has “quality pitching” and is speedier. More base stealing and hit-andrun plays will be part of the Ducks’ attack. “We’ll do both,” Backman said, “you’ve seen me manage before. I like to force the defense to make mistakes. We’ll run a little bit more than in the past.” The players are ready to take the field. “I had to decide if I wanted to play and had the same love of the game,” Bolsinger said. He last played in 2019 in Japan. “I still love the game and want to play.” Fields was on the field when the Ducks lost the 2018 title game to the Sugarland

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LoNg ISLaNd duckS manager Wally Backman answered a question at Media Day. To his left are Lew Ford, Daniel Fields and Mike Bolsinger.

Skeeters and there in 2019. “It was a pretty good feeling,” he said, and looks forward to another championship season. The Ducks will have a full slate of promotional nights and are abiding by the most up-to-date Covid protocols. For tickets and more information, go to www. liducks.com.

gRouNdS cREw mEmBERS got the field ready for batting practice on May 26. duckS hIttINg coach Lew Ford threw batting practice pitches on May 26. thE StadIum whERE the Long Island Ducks play has a new name.

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through today that have lasted the test of time in nightclubs and concert halls, on Broadway and off, as Warren and Lydia celebrate Gay Pride Month.

Library Board Meeting The Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees typically meets on the third Monday of every month. Check the website for specific dates and times, www.longbeachlibrary.org.

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

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

Farmers’ Market The Kennedy Plaza Farmers’ Market will be held at Kennedy Plaza in front of Long Beach City Hall every Saturday and Wednesday from 9:00am 2:00pm. For additional information, visit ligreenmarket.org

Thursday, June 3 Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vaxmobile Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vaxmobile will be in Long Beach on Thursday, June 3 from 12 -6 p.m at the Long Beach Martin Luther King Center 615 Riverside Blvd. Walk up’s welcome. Call 812-3678 to make an appointment.

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Monday, June 7 Gentle Yoga Build strength and flexibility along with a calmer mind in this gentle yoga class 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 at 11 a.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Legislator Denise Ford is hosting the Nassau University Medical Center Mammography Van to provide breast cancer screenings for women over age forty on Thursday, June 10 from 8:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. in the Stop & Shop Plaza on East Park Avenue. Appointments are required and scheduled on a first come, first served basis. For additional information and to make an appointment, please call (516) 571-6204.

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.

Tuesday, June 8 Low-Impact Cardio with Lori Courtesy Denise Ford

Friday, June 4 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. Kathleen Regan has been practicing yoga since 1993, and she has been practicing for even longer. 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, June 5 Community Development Meeting on Leroy Conyers Park The City of Long Beach Department of Community Development will hold a

meeting to discuss enhancements and upgrades to the Leroy Conyers Park on Saturday, June 5 at 10 a.m. The meeting will take place at Leroy Conyers park located on Park Place between East Fulton and East Hudson.

Arts in the Plaza Join Arts in the Plaza for their Grand Opening and 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 5. Arts in the Plaza features handcrafted art by local artists including custom jewelry, unique handmade gifts, photography and fine art. The weekly art festival will be in Kennedy Plaza every Saturday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. through October 30th. For more info visit artsintheplaza.comfacebook.com/artsintheplaza1.

Yoga for Health & Peace This advanced beginner Hatha yoga

Art’s in the Plaza on Saturday, June 5. Digital beach passes on sale. Beach park opened May 29 on Weekends. Library’s Little Free Libraries are back on the boardwalk. The City of Long Beach is hiring for summer camps.

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

Sunday, June 6 Make Believe Ballroom with Lydia Sabosto & Warren Schein Join vocalist/comedian Warren Schein and musical director Lydia Sabosto on Sunday June 6th at 2:00pm as they take us on a trip down memory lane to the Make Believe Ballroom. Listen and sing along to the tunes from the 1940’s

If you’ve been sedentary all day, get your blood flowing with Lori Rozell, a certified group fitness instructor. Beginners are welcome in this low-impact cardio class which includes ab strengthening. Light weights are optional for a full-body workout, or you can also use water bottles or other household items if you prefer. The virtual event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to noon on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

Audit questions veterans’ tax exemptions Nassau County taxpayers may still be footing an annual $22.8 million bill for ineligible residents claiming veterans’ property-tax exemptions, after the county Department of Assessment did not fully implement recommended measures that would remove exemptions that no longer qualify, according to a May 21 follow-up audit report. In 2019, a third-party audit found that from 2013 to 2018, more than 8,400 of the county’s veterans’ property tax exemption applications — or 18 percent of the total — were incorrect under the previous comptroller George Maragos, with “military service dates that were unrealistic, incomplete or inconsistent,” resulting in the removal of $774 million in taxable market value. The auditors recommended that the county update collected information, add fields to new applications, train staff, periodically assess death files and verify all — not just veterans’—exemptions not requiring annual recertification. Two years later, County Comptroller Jack Schnirman reports that “measurable progress” has been made, but the follow-up audit shows that the recommendations, except one, have not been fully implemented. Veterans’ exemption laws usually require the owner of a primary residence to be a veteran, a surviving un-remarried

2019 audit recommendations ■ Obtain Social Security number and birth date with all future exemption applications. ■ Arrange for a one-time verification and update of all existing veterans’ exemptions. ■ Implement a one-time systemwide verification for all exemptions not recerspouse or in some cases a surviving family member in order to receive an exemption that ranges from 5 to 15 percent of the property assessment, barring some exceptions, according to Nassau County. The 2019 audit found that lack of quality control stems from placing the responsibility on the taxpayer to report disqualifying events that would remove the exemption, which by law does not require annual recertification. Under the current controls, if a veteran or dependent moves or dies and the home is then occupied by ineligible parties, the parcel could continue to receive exemptions for years. Among the findings of the 2019 review, the auditors identified 8,289 exemption applications that had no military service dates listed; 101 showed that service began prior to 1929, which would make the veter-

tified annually. ■ Provide adequate staff training to ensure proper exemption applications processing. ■ Periodically run Social Security numbers and birth dates against a death database.

ans 101 to 133 years old; and 20 said service started in 2020, which would be impossible for an exemption filed in 2016. The 2021 follow-up report also addressed other property assessment issues besides the veterans’ exemptions, such as the ADAPT system, personally owned clergy property and leadership accountability. Out of a total of 31 recommendations, 15 were implemented, 14 were in progress, and two were not implemented. The Department of Assessment agreed to verify all existing veterans’ exemption files in three stages, starting on May 1 and ending on Sept. 30 last year. The department mailed letters requesting supporting materials to the 8,289 applicants noted in the audit, and received 5,887 responses. Officials were then able to remove 100

exemptions. There has been no update since Aug. 6, however. Additionally, the department accessed death files to remove exemptions for deceased applicants on Jan. 14, 2020, but these files did not provide enough information to make any determinations. Even though department officials said they were reviewing veterans’ exemption files, they did not address a system-wide verification process for all exemptions not requiring annual recertification. The target date for implementing such a comprehensive system of Sept. 30, 2020, was not met. The auditors reiterated the importance of such system-wide verification, as it affects other troublesome exemptions and would address the problem at its root. The department did implement a request for staff training on exemption application processing. Officials provided special training to employees in 2019, a syllabus on the subject to all new staff and existing personnel, and operating procedures to auditors.w Some county residents are confused as to how veterans’ exemptions work. Baldwin resident Zoe Tague asked, “Don’t they have to show proof of service?” Meanwhile, other residents are concerned the county has not fixed the problem, including Maggie Conaty Eberhart, who said it’s “ridiculous if the county is not on top of it.”

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The livin’ is easy — especially outside Revamp your outdoor space

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e’ve rediscovered outdoor living since the pandemic upended our lives. Not that we didn’t enjoy our decks — and patios — prior to the start of stay at home orders. But now, these spaces are truly an extension of our living environment. And this is a trend that is definitely here to stay, even as we progress towards normalcy. Is your outdoor space the way you want it to be to fully enjoy it all season long? Before you fire up the grill and reconnect with family and friends for all that summer fun we missed out on last year, take some time to refresh and add a little punch to your outdoor areas. Refresh and Renew Home improvement experts recommend starting from the ground up by either staining or painting your patio or deck. "Staining the deck really is one of the best ways to spruce up your yard," says Jill Sandy, founder of the Constant Delights blog. "The yard will stand out and you will have a bright, fancy space all ready to have outdoor gatherings. This may require a lot of work, but the effort will definitely be worth it. Furthermore, staining will help the deck last longer as well." If you have a wooden patio, a fresh stain or coat of paint "really can bring it back to life," adds Phil Ash, founder of Pro Paint Corner. "Winter can be rough on

patios, depending on the location, so when a patio suffers from peeling paint or tarnished stain, a brand-new coat will give it that brand-new look just in time for the sunshine." Sandy, who is also a home renovator and gardener, likes finding unique dining furniture for outdoor spaces. "One of the best ways to update your patio or backyard is to bring in an antique and roughly finished wooden dining table for outdoor dining," she says. Such a table "doesn't just look classy on your patio or in your backyard but will bring your family and friends together for an amazing dining out experience on a spring (or summer/fall) evening." A pergola is a fantastic way to add a focal point and create a designated dining or sitting area, says Savannah Phillips, interior designer for The Knobs Company. "A pergola ... offers shade but does not block the view of the rest of the yard," she said. "Pergolas can be used in yards with patios or without patios." You can purchase a pergola or build your own by purchasing a pergola kit at your local home improvement store. Consider a Redesign Realtor Nathan Garrett says an outdoor fire pit is one of the best bets when redesigning your backyard space, not only for enjoyment but also for home resale value. "As a real estate agent, I have noticed that buyers really like seeing backyard fire pits," he says. "As a homeowner,

this can become an evening oasis after a long day of work. It can be a great place to entertain guests." He recommends incorporating stone pavers around the pit for people to sit around and relax. If hiring a professional to build a fire pit is not in your budget, you can consult DIY articles online and build your own. For David Cusick, chief strategy officer for House Method, it's all about creating visual appeal and drama through color. "Paint the fences black. The dark color will serve as a nice backdrop for your garden, making the green plants and colorful flowers stand out," he says. "Change your outdoor furniture and accessories. Use garden chairs painted with bright colors, add ceramic vases with beautiful designs, and put out colorful yard accessories to add colors to your yard, other than with flowers." Ash agrees and sees color as a way to showcase personality. "The best way to freshen up a patio for spring and summer is to add vibrant colors" he says. "This can be done with new furniture, accessories, and plants. It's like bringing a little tropical paradise to your backyard." Don't forget to include wildlife in your outdoor space. By placing bird feeders on your patio or along the periphery of your yard, you will have lively company any day of the week, with or without your friends and family. Above photo: Embrace the season by sprucing up and adding a little punch to your outdoor space.

Some food for thought when deciding on a barbecue By Chelle Cordero If your first experience of "barbecue" was cooking over an open campfire as a Girl or Boy Scout, then buckle up. Barbecue grills have grown up since then. If you're in the market for a new grill, do your research. There is no one best grill for everyone. It's important to know how much room you have to dedicate to a safe and accessible cooking area. Don't worry if you've only got a small balcony or even if you have to rely on traveling with your grill. Portable tabletop grills and small kettles can fit any small space. If you have a large patio area, consider a built-in grill or even a full outdoor kitchen. What kind of food do you like to cook, and do you like it seared, smoked, baked or nearly burnt? Charcoal and pellet cooking give you more options for searing than gas grills. Understand the features You will also want to consider available features such as side burners, which are convenient for heating gravies and side dishes. Look at the size of the heating surface and the number of burners, too. Will this accommodate the average amount of food you prepare? Of course, the price needs to be in your budget. Cook your way With a charcoal grill, you build the fire with briquettes or lump wood charcoal. You need lighter fluid or another substitute to ignite the fire. Then, you wait until all the fuel is burning evenly and without a visible flame Lump wood charcoal is purer than briquettes, which have added binders. Wood chips can be added for smoky flavor. Gas grills are fueled by a permanent natural gas line or portable propane tank. Many gas grills have convenient igniter buttons to light the burners when you turn the knobs on. The grill tends to heat up quickly and evenly for easy cooking. Electric griddles cook with heat but no flame and have the advantage of being able to be used both indoors and out. The biggest disadvantage is that you need a nearby electrical outlet. While pellet stoves also require electricity, back-up systems can keep it running in a power failure. Pellet stoves use compressed wood pellets (food grade pellets), flavors are optional, and can be set to automatically maintain cooking temperature without the chef needing to stand over the grill. Barbecue smokers, like kettles and kamado grills, cook food at low temperatures so that they are imbued with the smoky flavor. Kettles often have a small cook surface; their tripod design and small footprint make them ideal for small patios. Smokers have a large variety of shapes and sizes. All use covers to keep the heat in while the food cooks to a tender and juicy state. Different sources quote slightly different lists as "Best Grills for 2021" so take the time to discover what you want out of your grill. Above photo: Nothing beats a delicious barbecue feast.

City seeks repayments for ‘improper’ payouts 29, 2020, the payment was improper, the suit alleges. The city has calculated the overage to be 264.73 hours, and claims that Tangney was overpaid by $29,708. The court documents state that Tepper was overpaid $22,295.28 in compensatory time. According to the filings, on or about Sep. 1, 2018, Tepper submitted for, and was granted, payment of $30,756.73 for 546.31 unused vacation hours. The city claims that Tepper was entitled to be paid for only 400 hours of that vacation time. He also received overtime pay to which he was not entitled, the court papers allege. The city claims that Tepper was sent two notices about the overpayments, and that he refused to reimburse the city. Robinson, the papers say, received a payment of $35,411.53 on Dec. 1, 2017, for 564.58 sick hours — 70 percent of his unused sick leave. “Employees are entitled to 30% of their accrued sick time, and because Robinson did not leave his employment with the City, the entire payment was improper,” court documents state. Robinson also received notification of the alleged overpayment and also refused to reimburse the city, according to the documents. “It would be against equity and good conscience,” the city stated in the documents, to allow Tepper and Robinson “to

retain the improperly paid funds as it was taxpayer money that was improperly paid” to them, and they were “not entitled to receive that money by the clear language of the City Charter/Personnel Code.” The actions against Tepper and Robinson are part of a broad effort by Long Beach to reclaim excess funds paid to at least 10 employees who received more than $500,000 in separation payouts in the 201718 fiscal year. The city also approved payments for unused leave accruals, or “drawdowns,” totaling $229,494, to eight city officers and employees who did not leave the city’s employ, including Robinson and Rob Agostisi, Long Beach’s former corporation counsel and acting city manager. Agostisi is now the attorney for the Long Island LGBT Network. The findings of an audit by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli recommended that the City Council seek to recoup overpayments that were inconsistent with the city’s Code of Ordinances or collective bargaining agreements. Two of the 10 employees were then City Manager Jack Schnirman and Agostisi. Last year the city filed suits against the two men for their purported role in the payout scheme. Schnirman, now the Nassau County comptroller, returned $52,000 to the city. He will not seek re-election.

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Top Teachers going to the Head of the Class June 16 Only a few more weeks remain in a school year unlike any we’ve ever experienced. As teachers and students spend hours preparing for final exams and final days in remote and physical classrooms, administrators, parents and community members are dedicating an inordinate time readying for graduations and celebrations. And all of them have also been incredibly busy showing their support—to say nothing of their admiration and appreciation—for their favorite educators by submitting hundreds of nominations for the inaugural Herald Head of the Class Awards Presented by Bank of America. Long Island’s elite teachers have helped students navigate a world that continues to change every day. They have given support to their colleagues, partnering with them to discover new ways to reach and inspire students, lending an ear to listen or shoulder to lean on. They have made their schools and classrooms centers of learning and beacons of hope. They have also reached out into their communities and made contributions in immeasurable ways. In recognition of their invaluable impact, the Herald Head of the Class Awards event on June 16 will honor more than 30 outstanding kindergarten through 12th-grade educators, based on nominations that were submitted by students, teachers, families, administrators and community members. The honorees come from public, private and charter schools throughout Nassau County. All nominations have now been reviewed and vetted by the 2021 Herald Head of the Class Advisory Committee, made up of multiple stakeholders across the Long Island educa-

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President, Bank of America Long Island tion landscape, and one winner and 10 finalists will be announced in each of three categories—Top Elementary School Teacher, Top Middle School Teacher and Top High School Teacher—on the big night! Of course, you are all invited to register for free at HeadOfTheClassAwards.com and come join the fun as we open the envelopes and celebrate not only the winners, but also every teacher who makes a lasting positive impact. “Quality education, from robust programming in K–12 schools to access to re-skilling and up-skilling, is crucial for the economic advancement of students, especially those from low- and moderate-income backgrounds,” said Bank of America Long Island President Bob Isaksen. “Bank of America is committed to empowering educators and students with the skills, resources and experience necessary for suc-

cess, and I am pleased to support the Long Island Herald in recognizing Long Island’s top educators with the inaugural Herald Head of the Class Awards.” As part of the Herald Head of the Class Awards nomination process, people were asked to submit not just names but reasons why they believed their nominee deserves to be honored. Along with kind, patient, p a s s i o n at e, c o m p a s s i o n at e, g o i n g ab ove a n d beyond—just some of the ways nominees have been described—the words and emotions are as inspiring as the subjects themselves “Whether it is responding to a quarantine, having your class split into cohorts or just wiping away tears from a young child’s face, the person needs to have nerves of steel,” said one nominator. Another submission noted how a teacher helped kids “discuss some really big ideas about diversity, equality, justice and inclusion in a way that’s appropriate and accessible for these young citizens of the world.” There were notes about teachers who “created activities which supported our community and helped bridge gaps” and “made the parents feel like they were a part of the class,” who “made my child feel special and safe” and “challenge students to grow every day.” “There are so many reasons to say thank you,” said another. “A great teacher makes more of difference than they’ll ever know.” To register for free, find out who won and join the celebration of Long Island’s top teachers on June 16, visit www.HeadOfTheClassAwards.com.

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Volunteers with the Surfrider Central Long Island chapter have built an Ocean Friendly Garden, which aims to increase water retention and reduce pollution runoff. There are three main aspects to an ocean friendly garden are conservation, permeability and retention, Betsy MacLeod, the chapters vice chair said. Conservation comes from planting non-invasive native plants that are drought resistant. For permeability, volunteers use pavers and mulch to obsorb rainwater in order to avoid runoff in the sewers. They also have installed a rain barrel to collect rainwater, so it can be used to water the garden. “We’re trying to educate the public on eco-friendly ways in which you can utilize your garden,” MacLeod said. “Be more sustainable, while growing your own food and protecting the environment.” The ocean friendly concept is a national program through Surfrider that the Long Beach

chapter picked up. The garden, located at the end of Pennsylvania Avenue and Ocean Beach Park, was planned in February and built in late May. Several volunteers planted an array of vegetables -- including tomatoes, eggplants and peppers -along with various herbs. Native pollinators and beach grass were also planted in the garden. The produce that is grown at the garden will be given to the Long Beach Soup Kitchen, volunteers and neighbors. Ocean friendly restaurants in the area such as LB Social, Blacksmith Breads and Lost at Sea will also have access to the produce and herbs. A crew of about 15 regular volunteers will handle the day to day maintenance of the garden, MacLeod said. She also thanked A&T Garden Center and New Eco Landscapes for donating the plants and soil. She added that she hopes to expand the program and garden to promote environmentally friendly gardens around town. For more information on volunteering or building an Ocean Friendly Garden, you can visit on beach.surfrider.org.

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Every Saturday, from Memorial Day until Halloween, Kennedy Plaza in Long Beach is a canvas of color, music, photography, and other creative works as the vendors of Arts in the Plaza set up shop under orange and blue tents. This coming weekend, Arts in the Plaza will celebrate its tenth anniversary with speeches, a ribbon cutting, and music as Long Beach opens itself up to creativity, fun, and some business for the vendors. A decade ago, Long Beach’s three major arts organizations – The Long Beach Art League, Artists in Partnership, and West End Art, decided they wanted to offer their members and others a place to show their art in an out-of-doors setting, said Sammi Metzger, co-director of Arts in the Plaza. Her husband, Ben Metzger, is the other co-director. “It started to grow pretty fast,” said Sammi Metzger, who became director in 2011. She said the organization has one hard and fast rule: all exhibits must be hand-made. The wares vendors bring include: photography, jewelry, painting, drawing, wood, glass, mixed media, clothing, accessories and home décor. There is also music throughout the event, which runs from 10 am to 3 pm at the Plaza, directly in front of City Hall. There was no Arts in the Plaza last year, because of the covid pandemic. But this year, with many people vaccinated and

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souls of residents and visitors of all ages. We are tremendously grateful to all involved, especially Sammi and Ben, for conceiving of and nurturing this wonderful event for our City. Congrats on 10 years and here’s to many more.” Artists come from across Nassau County sell their wares. They pay a $425 fee for the entire season, with the funds going for administrative costs.

Marion Schwaner, 26, of Lynbrook, has sold her tie-dye clothing to such retail outlets as The Chop Shop in Long Beach and Denny’s Clothing Store and Say La Vie Womens’ Clothing Store in Cold Spring Harbor. She also sold 468 pairs of socks to Denny’s. Schwaner has also done fundraisers for local school districts,. She left the public-relations world to do tye die art. She will be among the artists at Arts in the Plaza this season. Schwaner said she started selling by word-of-mouth and social media. She and her mother, she said, loved to visit arts and crafts fairs. Now, she is looking forward to Arts in the Plaza. “It’s a laborious process,” ’Schwaner said of her art. It typically consists of folding, twisting, pleating, or crumpling fabric or a garment and binding with string or rubber bands, followed by application of dye. “I like this because it’s local,” she said. It’s also near the beach.” Karen Hirsch, 54, of Oceanside, is another artist, offering jewelry that is made into pictures, of mermaids, or dozens and dozens of other shapes. She has been brining her work to the Plaza for three years. “I call it jewelry art,” Hirsch said. “You name it, I can make it.” “I’m retired now,” said Hirsch, who was raised in Long Beach. “I used to o hair. But I found this new love. The Plaza brings me back to my roots .It’s outdoors. It’s great.”

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John Mulvaney, for merly of Long Beach and now of Brooklyn, won the 44th annual city manager’s 10 mile race Sunday, clocking in at 55.32. About 200 runners participated in the race. M u l v a n e y, 3 0 , known as Jack, has r un in about 20 races in the past few years, including the New York City Marathon in 2017. He ran in the Philadelphia Marathon two citY Manager Donna Gayden handed John Mulvaney the winyears later. ning plaque for finishing first in the 10 mile City Manager’s race. His fiancee, Sara Hee gaard, 28, of his fiancee plan at the end of this month Minneapolis, also ran in the city manag- to move to Minneapolis, where he will er’s race. She finished in the top 10 for work as a special-ed teacher. She is a copy women. Mulvaney’s parents, Jim Mul- writer. vaney and Barbara Fischkin, are longThe two met at the 2018 New York City time Long Beach residents. Marathon. Mulvaney said the Sunday race in Long Beach will be his last here. He and –James Bernstein

Fire ravages through building in Long Beach By Darwin YaneS dyanes@liherald.com

An early morning fire ravaged through a building on West Park Avenue in Long Beach on May 26. At 4:26 a.m., the Long Beach Fire Department received a call for a Building Fire at 255 W. Park Ave., which houses Sorrento’s and Abyss Tatoo. Chief John Marino was on scene within 4 minutes and reported heavy smoke from the building. Chief Jacobi arrived shortly thereafter and transmitted the “Working Fire”. City officials said in a statement that Engine 2343 arrived on the scene and stretched a 2-1/2” line into the fire building, Engine 4 was the 2nd due engine and also stretched a 2-1/2” hose line, and an aggressive interior attack was made, but the fire had already entered the void space between the tin ceiling and the roof (cockloft). The building began to show signs of structural stress and Chief Jacobi ordered everyone out of the building and went to a defensive operation, placing 4 tower ladders into operation as well as multiple handlines from the sidewalk. According to Fire Commissioner Scott Kemins, the fire took nearly three hours to bring under control. He added that about 18 neighboring fire departments, whether at the scene or on stand-by, were involved. Kemins, who is also building commissioner, said he would order the building to

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Sorrento’S, along with Abyss Tattoo Studio, was destroyed in the blaze. be demolished. The fire ravaged through Italian Eatery Sorrento’s and Abyss Tattoo Studio. There were no injuries reported. The fire is under the investigation of the Nassau County Fire Marshal’s Office and the Nassau County Police Arson/Bomb Squad but is not suspicious at this time, city officials said. All operations under the command of Chief of Department James Jakobi.

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ongratulations to the class of 2021! You made it! This is no small achievement. Did you know that only half of the students who started at a private college four years ago are graduating this year? For public colleges and universities, the rate is one-third. You are not only survivors, but also success stories. But you didn’t achieve this success alone. Think of your families, faculty, friends and others who supported you along the way. Graduation is a RoBERT time of celebration, for sure. It’s SCoTT also a time to reflect on what it took to get here, what you will do in your tomorrows and how you’ll repay those who helped — how you’ll justify their faith in you. Today isn’t the end of the journey to becoming more fully human. It isn’t the beginning, either. It is a point, a marker, on your path to fulfillment. Think of your markers: first day, last day, this day. The day you started, the day you knew you had reached this milestone, and today, when you’ve donned cap and gown, signifying

academic achievement. While you majored in a subject, you learned that knowledge can’t be boxed, that problems require an interdisciplinary approach. You learned, we hope, that an open mind is an analytical mind, a mind that knows the differences among fact, faith and fear; empirical evidence, epiphany and emotion, especially prejudice. We hope that you reflect on the fundamental elements of advanced education. It consists of history — that is, what came before, whether in politics or science. We hope that your historical approach is open to 1619, and that date’s importance in U.S. history, when enslaved people from Africa were first brought to this land, as well as to 1916, and its significance to women’s rights and national governance. We hope that your studies have ignored neither George Floyd nor Lloyd George, both significant in world history. We hope that your education fostered the development of your imagination, the ability to ask “Why?” and “Why not?” and the inclination to ask “What about?” Through literature, drama, poetry, painting and other arts, we develop these abilities to wonder and form new ideas, new

images and new concepts. Do not let creativity end with your diploma. Your education has also fostered compassion. By this I mean not just sympathy, feeling sorry for others, and not just empathy, imagining yourself in someone else’s circumstances. I mean compassion, the ability to do something to help others, to make a difference in society. The fourth dimension of this education that you take with you is reflection, the ability and inclination to think deeply and carefully, to ask, “What can I learn from this experience?” or “Why did this happen?” or “What could I have done better or more of ?” To reflect is to consider what values mean the most to you. Surely, trust, integrity and commitment will be on your list. What about civic engagement and community service? During your time in college, we have witnessed the power of social justice movements. We have been reminded often of the importance of equal justice and just laws. We have witnessed the wisdom of science, we have celebrated the commitment of health care workers and we have become more aware of those vulnerable neighbors who serve in our cafeterias, restaurants, restrooms and hallways. They,

any of you learned that a diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints matters.

too, deserve our respect and compassion. They have inspired us to ask, “What more can I do?” The pandemic has provoked opportunities to consider issues of fairness, equity and justice. Many learned for the first time that the diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints matters. They learned that multiple voices could contribute to more innovative solutions, and that character is more important than skin color. The shutdown and remote learning reinforced the need for self-reliance and resilience, and the fact that you can be alone without feeling lonely. You succeeded because you learned how to learn on your own as well as in groups, a lesson that should last a lifetime. So, graduates, on this day, remember that learning never stops, even if the grading system changes. Remember to listen before responding, to consider facts and alternatives before accepting someone’s explanation and to understand another’s point of view before reacting. We hope you will have the confidence to know that even if we couldn’t teach you everything, we aspired to help you learn anything. That is our mission and commitment. Congratulations! Dr. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and author of “How University Boards Work” (Johns Hopkins Press, 2018, Eric Hoffer awardee, 2019).

It isn’t your grandma’s senior prom night

rom 2021 is an act of faith. It is kids needing to shake off more than a year of lockdowns, shutdowns, sickness and isolation. It is a down payment on good times ahead after an avalanche of disappointments. It is teachers and parents and administrators wanting to make something good happen for the kids. Prom looks different from school district to district as everyone struggles to plan a safe evening. This was a different kind of challenge pre-CovRANDI id. The worst KREISS moment I remember from my prom was someone showing up drunk and getting sent home before the evening began. It isn’t hyperbole to say this year the stakes are life and death. So much red tape festoons prom 2021 that it’s almost not worth the effort. I said almost. One school has so many forms to fill out that students who have been writing reports and taking tests online all year may find this joyless bureaucratic process

just too much. But I get it, it’s necessary. There are forms for proof of a Covid test and forms for proof of vaccination. There are rules for wearing masks and for taking masks off. There are forms for a date who’s from a different school year, and if your date is from another school, good luck! You’ll need forms and photo I.D. and permission slips from everyone and his mother. One school basically didn’t want to talk about their prom. I’m not sure whether they’re hyper-security-minded or, as the folks who are responsible for our children’s safety during a pandemic, they’re just burned out. If we were in any way a normal country, vaccination would be universally accepted, and the kids could get the jab and then party on. But since we are now apparently America the Dysfunctional, we must work around a wildly infectious virus instead of neutralizing it. Districts are promming in different ways, from outdoor venues, to mini-proms to virtual proms. Some towns have moved proms to the park or closed off streets to create block party proms. In 1964, caught up in the drama of being 17, I probably thought I’d die if I

didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed. My husband, who graduated with me from Lawrence High School in 1964, says I wouldn’t go to the senior prom with him because I was dating someone else. I wish I could remember. I went to a few proms during my high school years, and they pretty much followed the program: girls in long gowns, corsages on wrists, boys in jackets, boasting boutonnieres. A couple of the proms were at clubs in Atlantic Beach. The go-to after-prom event in my crowd was building a bonfire on the beach and hanging out until dawn. Someone brought a guitar, and we had a hootenanny. Go ahead, laugh. We really did sit around and sing. I’m sure couples wandered off into the dunes occasionally, but who can say? The answer my friends, is still blowin’ in the wind. When my son went to his prom, the stakes had changed. We agonized over giving him permission to go out to the Hamptons afterward, and for some incomprehensible reason, we let him go. I mean, who ever let me become a parent? When my daughter was a senior, I wrote

probably thought I’d die if I didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed.

a column advertising for a suitable prom date. She was in on the joke, having already agreed to go with some dude who disappeared into the dustbin of one-night wonders. Last weekend, we traveled to our granddaughter’s graduation and prom out of town. It was seniors only, and “dates” were very optional. The best part was a small dinner our son hosted at home in her honor: intimate, joyful and a great relief after this year of wonder during which she lived through a global pandemic, and applied and got into college. The prom itself was a dinner at the school, and then there was an after party in the big city, which witnesses tell me was wet and wild with booze and vomit. My hunch is that in our own communities, the school proms will be just a small part of the actual partying that takes place, from at-home gatherings to outings to the city to who-knows-what-the-kidswill-think-of-now. Thank heaven for the parents, teachers and students who are working so hard to find joy in an anxious time. Good luck and God bless. Let the good times roll, and let everyone turn up at home after the ball, safe and sound. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

LONG BEACH HERALD — June 3, 2021

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Fix SALT first, then infrastructure

he Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore our crumbling airports, roads, bridges, tunnels and train trestles, and to fund projects ranging from increasing broadband connectivity in rural America to cleaning up polluted drinking-water supplies. The U.S. is the wealthiest nation on earth when measured by economic output, yet we rank 13th in the world in the quality of our infrastructure. That’s unacceptable. Republican senators are at least starting to talk about infrastructure improvement. Last week they proposed their own $928 billion plan, giving us a modicum of hope that a bill might eventually see the light of day. That’s a good thing. Congress and the president, however, must first fix the cap on deductions for state and local taxes that was implemented under former President Trump in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The act was anything but a tax cut for tens

of thousands of already tax-burdened Long Islanders. The Island has among the highest property taxes in the country. We are known as a “high-tax region.” Before 2017, Long Islanders could at least deduct their state and local taxes, including their property taxes, on their federal income tax returns, annually saving them at least a couple of thousand dollars, if not more. It was only right. New York sends more in federal tax dollars to Washington than any other state in the nation, while receiving significantly less than most other states in federal aid. We deserved at least a minor tax break. Trump’s 2017 act, however, limited the SALT deduction to $10,000, effectively forcing many property owners to take the standard deduction of only $12,000 for single people and $24,000 for married couples, costing them tens of thousands in deductions and raising their federal income taxes by thousands. Biden proposes paying for his infrastructure bill by raising the corporate tax

rate. Limiting the SALT deduction, though, was a key component of Trump’s plan to reduce the corporate rate. If Biden doesn’t first fix the SALT deduction before moving ahead with infrastructure, then high-tax regions like Long Island will effectively pay more than their fair share of the infrastructure bill. An infrastructure bill would benefit all of America. Each of us should be expected to pay our share, and not more. According to the Rockefeller Institute of Government, total economic activity lost in New York because of the SALT cap ranges from $14.4 billion to $24.5 billion annually. That’s just plain wrong. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a North Shore Democrat, and Rep. Andrew Garbarino, a South Shore Republican, are among those leading the charge to repeal the SALT cap as part of the House of Representatives’ recently formed SALT Caucus. Biden would be wise to listen carefully to caucus members, lest he risk losing the suburban support that helped catapult him to the White House.

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Nassau County hits a welcome milestone

ast April and May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo described the coronavirus as a “fire spreading” across Long Island, with tens of thousands of Long Islanders infected with Covid-19 and hundreds dying of the disease. A year later, we are seeing a new, brighter reality. On May 20, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the county had recorded zero — yes, zero — Covid-19 deaths over the previous

seven days. “This is a major milestone in our county’s recovery from a once-in-a-lifetime crisis, and I want to thank our residents for the hard work and sacrifice that got us to this point,” Curran said. “Our hearts remain with the loved ones of the precious lives we’ve lost to Covid-19.” Nassau’s progress in beating back the virus is driven by one key factor, the county executive said: 74 percent of adult resi-

letters Let’s end Covid-19 bias To the Editor: I applaud President Biden for signing the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act into law — an important, timely and refreshingly bipartisan piece of legislation that will provide federal law enforcement agencies with robust tools to push back against the alarming increase in senseless bias and violence that the Asian American/Pacific Islander community has endured throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer — who spoke recently on the front steps of the Nassau County Legislature about the importance of fighting this scourge — deserves our thanks for leading the Senate to a nearly unanimous vote in favor of the measure. Here in Nassau, we have an obligation and a responsibility to add to that tool kit so members of our local AAPI communities can once again regain the sense of security that they deserve. Last month, I filed a proposed local law that would

dents in the county had, as of last week, received at least one vaccine dose. Clearly, the vaccines are working. Clearly, anyone who has not been vaccinated should seriously consider getting a shot. Masks have been coming off. Businesses have been opening up. People are crowding their favorite restaurants. Hope for recovery is in the air. Let’s keep that progress going with a willingness to embrace sound science.

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year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on delivering uninterrupted essential services to residents, supporting the safe reopening of the local economy, implementing an array of Covidsafe recreational and entertainment options for residents, and allocating millions of dollars in federal Don CARES Act funding to provide CLaVin direct relief, particularly to those reeling from the health and economic impacts of the pandemic. Indeed, along with my colleagues on the Hempstead Town Board — Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Council Members Bruce Blakeman, Chris Carini, Anthony D’Esposito, Dennis Dunne Sr. and Tom Muscarella — we worked together to allocate millions of dollars in grants to address food insecurity through partnerships with Long Island Cares, Island Harvest, the Mary Brennan

INN and other food pantries to provide over a million meals to residents in need. We collaborated with Northwell Health and Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to offer free Covid-19 PCR, antibody and rapid testing. Through CARES funding, we also provided millions of dollars in relief grants to front-line hospitals, villages, fire departments and schools; distributed thousands of personal protective equipment kits to small businesses and more to aid in the recovery; and sent assistance to the hardest-hit communities and the most vulnerable. Working with a bipartisan team of council members, we also provided taxpayers with relief by crafting and approving a 2021 tax-freeze town budget while preserving programs, services and jobs. We introduced the area’s first outdoor dining initiative to help restaurants recover from the state’s shutdowns, and coordinated drive-in-style graduations, parades, concerts and movie nights. Town Clerk Kate Murray conducted socially distant outdoor weddings and processed curbside marriage licenses. Our Building Department services moved online for the first time, and I joined Tax Receiver Jeanine Driscoll to institute the first drive-through and walk-up payment booths.

s many restrictions are lifted and life returns to normal, it will be a pivotal season.

Letters update the county’s Human Rights Law to specifically outlaw discrimination based on an actual or perceived relationship to the pandemic. This bill would empower victims of discrimination and the county attorney to sue for compensatory and punitive damages, attorney’s fees and other relief deemed appropriate by the courts. Individuals who violate the statute would face further penalties of $5,000 to $25,000 per incident, which would be payable to the aggrieved victims, as well as thousands of dollars in additional fines. I urge the members of the Legislature’s Republican majority to bring this measure to the floor so it can be debated and adopted unanimously. By doing so, we would send a clear message that we will aggressively defend the rights of all Nassau County residents to live lives free of fear, hatred and bigotry. ARNOLD W. DRUCKER Nassau County legislator Plainview

Let the masks come off on the LIRR To the Editor: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance lifting mask-wearing requirements for those fully vaccinated against Covid-19,

As the calendar turned to 2021, we knew the coronavirus was not behind us, but our focus began to shift. While Covid19 testing options remained critical, especially during the virus’s holiday surge, we also knew that the introduction of vaccines would be a gamechanger. Applying federal CARES Act funds, we partnered with Mount Sinai South Nassau to introduce New York’s first mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit, the Vaxmobile, which was one of only two in the nation. Since then we have inoculated thousands of residents in communities across the township. What’s more, we recently announced the implementation of a homebound vaccination program, administering the shots to those unable to leave their homes, which makes Hempstead the first township to offer such a service through its own community paramedicine team. Additionally, we have utilized more than $22 million in federal funds to establish an Emergency Rental Assistance Program, operated through the Long Island Housing Partnership. This critical program has offered eligible residents financial assistance to pay down rent, utilities and home energy costs during the pandemic. The summer of 2021 will truly be a piv-

both indoors and outdoors. Transit agencies were instructed to keep the mandatory mask requirements in place until Sept. 13, however. Does this make sense for everyone who rides the Long Island Rail Road? A majority of Long Island residents are now fully vaccinated. We have the highest compliance rate in New York state. Many more who have not been vaccinated already have immunity from previous exposure to the virus. Since April, it has become easy to obtain a vaccine. In many locations, you can walk in without an appointment. Most people who want vaccines have gotten them. All sorts of gifts and incentives are now being offered to entice those who remain unvaccinated. We are well on our way toward meeting President Biden’s goal of fully vaccinating 200 million Americans by July Fourth. It’s time for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the LIRR to ask the CDC to reconsider its most recent mask guidance for transit agencies. I propose that the LIRR begin lifting mask restrictions on all riders starting July 5. But first, the agency should conduct a survey of riders in June. Find out how many have been vaccinated or have immunity from a previous Covid-19 infection. Use the Quiet Car model. On July 5, designate the first car of every LIRR train as mask-optional, so long as riders provide proof that they have been vaccinated. Those in the first car would be required to

otal season. Many restrictions have been lifted, and life is returning to a better sense of normalcy. Fans have been packing the “Old Barn,” the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, for the Islanders’ thrilling playoff run, neighbors took part in Memorial Day weekend events to honor our fallen heroes, residents are flocking to our beautiful beaches, mariners are navigating our picturesque bays and waterways, kids are making their return to camps and sports activities, special occasions are being celebrated more frequently, and more families are unmasking and embracing once another once again. Pandemic or no pandemic, the Town of Hempstead is here for you. Whether or not you decide to travel, we have a thrilling summer planned right here at home in America’s largest township. Our exciting community concert series is bookended by an opening performance by the Commodores to celebrate Independence Day and a culminating performance by Big Shot on Labor Day weekend. Beaches, parks and preserves are open, with pools on deck later this month. We also offer an array of fun athletic, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Visit HempsteadNY.gov or follow us on Facebook to plan your summer staycation plans and to learn more about our programs and services. Don Clavin is the Town of Hempstead supervisor.

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show the conductor their vaccination cards. It’s now easy to determine seating capacity by car thanks to the LIRR’s investment in new communication technology for riders. This includes digital screens, station announcements and apps that detail realtime seat availability for approaching trains by commuters’ location. Over time, more cars could be designated mask-optional. Eventually we would reach the point where only one car would be reserved for those who still wanted to wear masks and only be around those who

also wore them. The CDC periodically updates and modifies mask requirements. Why should all LIRR riders have to wait until Sept. 13 for another round of new guidance? The LIRR has spent millions of dollars on daily cleaning and disinfecting, and operating state-ofthe-art air ventilation equipment. Lifting mask requirements might help the LIRR bring back thousands of riders who still don’t feel comfortable riding the trains. LARRY PENNER Great Neck

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