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Anchor’s aweigh for campers youngsters, adults and volunteer staff will be allowed to spend one day a week at the camp There James Davis, now 23, has will also be five weeks of online been attending Camp Anchor, in classroom activities for the Lido Beach, since he was 8. Each campers, including arts and year he counts down the days to crafts and daily videos. the start of camp, according to The camp, which has been his mother, Lisa closed since March, Davis, of Baldwin. will be open for sum“Any activity he mer activities begincan do with his ning July 13, and friends, he appreciwill be limited to ates,” his she said. about 120 campers But this year, as per week. Its pool the coronavirus panand spray pad are demic spread across closed, and it has not Long Island, sumyet been determined mer at Camp whether they will Anchor was an open this summer. unknown. The camp dr. daVid The effort to keep on the beach, owned neuBert campers safe is by the Tow n of being directed by Dr. Hempstead Town Hempstead, hosts David Neubert, the some 1,200 children Physician Hempstead town and adults throughphysician. “We are out the year, and following the guideabout 680 during the summer. lines of the governor, but we are Anchor is an acronym for going further,” Neubert said. Answering the Needs of Citizens “Every single person, campers, With Handicaps through Orga- staff, volunteers, will be physinized Recreation. cally screened and handed a James, who is autistic, questionnaire. Temperatures attends a day care program dur- must be 99.5 or less for admiting the winter but relishes his tance to the camp. summers outside at the camp. “I had reached out to the parHempstead Town Supervisor ents,” Neubert continued, “and Don Clavin said last week that Continued on page 3

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Lost and Found owner Alexis Trolf cautiously prepared for the third phase of opening. He has taken safety precautions to help bring in customers.

Indoor dining making a return Business owners hopeful in Phase 3 By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

Alexis Trolf, owner of Lost And Found and Lost At Sea, both restaurants in Long Beach’s West End, said he looks forward to the Phase 3 reopening beginning June 24 — cautiously. “I think it’s a crap shoot for us,” Trolf said earlier this

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week. The trouble? Trolf ’s restaurants are small. Lost And Found seats about 20 people, and Lost At Sea about the same or fewer. Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Phase Three reopening allows restaurants to serve people indoors, but at 50 percent capacity, as well as outdoors. Trolf is one owner who is not eager to pack diners into

small spaces, possibly violating social-distancing requirements. “Our places are very small and tightly packed,” Trolf said. He has a large table at the Lost And Found that can seat eight, but he is unsure if that would violate the guidelines. Phase Two allowed restauContinued on page 3

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The very night Rebecca Novick and her husband, Avi, settled into their new home in Long Beach a little more than a week ago, they received a welcoming they did not expect: the young new rabbi in Long Beach, Benny Berlin, was at their front door with a traditional Shabbat dinner of chicken and pasta. “It was really good,” said Rebecca, a 32-year-old occupational therapist. “We were so touched by how warm and welcoming it all was. Since, the Novicks’ have decided to join the rabbi’s synagogue, the Bach Jewish Center, on Edwards Boulevard. The visit is part of Berlin’s strategy to broaden membership in synagogues. “It was important,” Berlin, 30, the former rabbi at Queens College, said last week, of his food delivery to the Novicks. “This kind of thing brings a feeling of home. When you bring a basket of food to someone, you are bringing the shul to their home. Berlin has also brought challah bread to the homes of other congregants. Berlin took over the Bach Jewish Center June 1, and already the Novicks and one other couple have joined the 200-fami-

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ly congregation. Berlin said he sees his mission, and that of Bach Jewish Center, as focusing on attracting the young and young couples to worship. Avi Novick, a 33-year, is studying neurology. The Novicks have two young children. The path Berlin took to the pulpit began on a trip he took to Israel while a college student. “I would say that was inspirational,” he said of his tour of the Holy Land. When he returned to Queens, Berlin began teaching Torah courses. His father owned a sushi restaurant, and would give his son a plate of sushi to take to his Torah students. Bach Jewish Center was founded in 1946 and welcomes Orthodox, Coinservative and Reform Jews. The synagogue’s focus is on youth and directing young people to follow Torah and live a Jewish life. The Center says it wants young people to “embrace our rich Jewish heritage and gain the skills and self-confidence they need to become leaders of both the Jewish community and society at large.” The center has been holding services outdoors to protect worshippers from the coronavirus. They are six-feet apart. “You can’t ask for better ventilation,” Berlin said.

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Covid doesn’t stop town’s Camp Anchor it was important to have a balance” between creating a safe environment and opening the camp. “They are safer here than you would be going into a store,” he added. Two years ago, the Camp celebrated its 50th anniversary. In a typical summer, the camp has about 300 volunteers and 250 staff members. “This camp is a unique place,” Clavin said. “It’s the crown jewel in the town of Hempstead. We wanted to provide some kind of camp for the kids and their parents. We will have a safety program, but the camp will offer a sense of joy.” Town Parks Commissioner Frank Zangla wrote in a letter to parents that the camp may host some family events when Long Island qualifies for Phase 4 of the state’s reopening protocols this summer. Lisa Davis said that Camp Anchor and its people have become like family. “We definitely understand why they can’t open full time,” she said, “but the one week is a respite” for the campers.

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Phase Three brings hope to business owners of Labor statistics. Long Beach’s unemrants to serve diners outside only, but the ployment rate is among the highest in change was a big help for Trolf. Now he Nassau. While Covid-19 cases are spiking in uncertain how much Phase Three will some states, the number here has benefit his business. Most of all, he said, decreased, said County Health Departhe wants to be “ a responsible business ment spokeswoman Maryellen Lorrain. owner,” following state guidelines. And Trolf is worried about the future. She said the most recent figures showed “The experts say there could be a second that less than 1 percent of about 5,000 peowave” of the coronavirus, he said, noting ple tested positive for the disease. But Danby said he worried that some that could mean an about-face on the businesses would not survive reopenings so far. the pandemic, adding that Overall, Phase Three is many had lost hundreds of being welcomed in Long thousands of dollars during Beach as a boost to restauthe shutdown. rants, nail salons, barberAt Swingbellys, a popular shops and other businesses barbecue spot in the West that have been shut or parEnd, Jake Marlin, an owner, tially open since March. said he looked forward to “For restaurants, this is a Jake marlin Phase Three. Swingbellys can big deal,” said Ian Danby, the Owner, fit 50 diners inside, and only a Long Beach Chamber of handful outside. Commerce chairman. “For Swingbelly’s “This will be a big step for the nail salons, it’s also a big us,” Marlin said. “Each phase deal.” Many restaurants, Danby said, have been able to serve only a of opening has been good for us.” Lee Zaocao, owner of Sue’s Nails on handful of customers outside. The numPark Avenue, said, “We are expecting a lot ber will be larger in Phase Three. The coronavirus pandemic has hit of customers” later this week. “A lot of Long Beach hard. On June 19, Nassau people made reservations.” Many said County Executive Laura Curran said at a they had been unable to have their hair or news conference that the city had more nails done during the lockdown, and than 750 confirmed cases of Covid-19. looked forward to getting out. But there are concerns in Long Beach. Curran was in Long Beach to announce that a Mount Sinai Primary Care Center On June 20, Long Beach police reported would begin offering coronavirus testing that large crowds gathered on the boardto all barrier beach residents in the city, walk at Edwards Boulevard, celebrating a not just those enrolled in the hospital’s graduation or birthday. According to Danby, the crowds left garbage on the system. Since the coronavirus hit, Long beach. Officials said some bottles were Beach’s unemployment rate has soared, thrown at a police car. There were no injuto about 14.2 percent, from 3.5 percent just ries or arrests, authorities said. Photobefore the pandemic began in March, graphs of the gathering showed few wore according to New York State Department masks or observed social distancing. continued from front page

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trolf found a new use for a beautiful 80-year-old table. The distressed look fit perfectly into the decor at the intimate bistro, which will also soon become a market and butcher shop. Still, restaurateurs are looking ahead. Edwin Ramos, a manager at Brix & Barley on West Park Avenue, said the staff was arranging to seat diner inside, and about 70 could be accommodated, not just the few who sat on an outdoor patio

during Phase Two. Masks, social distancing and sanitizers will be mandatory, Ramos said. Staff will have temperatures taken before each shift. “We got a lot of phone calls” for reservations, he said.

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Town to hold concert and fireworks show, June 27 The Town of Hempstead will host a drive-in concert and fireworks show on Sunday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. as part of its Independence Day celebration at Town Park Point Lookout. Popular local music talent, Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, will headline the concert. This year’s celebration comes in during the coronavirus pandemic and will be limited to Hempstead residents only. This year’s media sponsor is KJOY 98.3, and the fireworks show will be presented by Special FX Wizard. “The Town of Hempstead’s Independence Day celebration has always been a cherished event that many residents look forward to as they gear up for the summer season,” Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, said. “I am excited to host this reimagined ceremony while also recognizing our Hempstead Town neighbors who fought to keep us safe and worked to keep us healthy – our community’s veterans and healthcare heroes.” Attendees are asked to remain in their vehicles and to enjoy the drive-in accessible celebration from the comfort of their car, truck or SUV. Residents will not be permitted to sit or stand outside of their vehicles during the concert. This new policy, based on the guidance of public health experts, will ensure those enjoying

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A medical facility in Long Beach that offers testing for the coronavirus to people enrolled in the Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital system will soon provide such services to all residents on the barrier beach, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and hospital officials announced Thursday.The expanded services to all barrier beach residents will begin Tuesday, June 23. The Mount Sinai Nassau Primary Care Center at 761 Franklin Blvd., offers testing for the Covid-virus, which has hit the barrier beach hard. According to Curran’s office, there are 740 confirmed cases in Long Beach. Curran Thursday described Long Beach as “a highrisk area,” because it is densely populated, with about 33,000 residents living in homes close to one another. Long Beach is also a tourist destination, drawing visitors from New York City and the rest of the metropolitan area. Asked whether the facility’s services should have been expanded earlier during the coronavirus pandemic, Curran said, “I believe it is never too late to do the right thing.” Curran noted that the number of coronavirus cases continues to decline across Nassau County. But the key to keeping the numbers down, she and hospital officials said, is to continue testing for both the virus and antibodies that fight the virus. Tests for both will be available at the center. Covid tests are conducted with the patient in his or her car. Antibody testing, which consists of drawing blood, must be done inside the center. The county has opened testing facilities in other at risk areas, including Hempstead, Freeport and Valley Stream. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Long Beach Democrat who was at the press conference,said he had heard from

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members of the clergy in Long Beach that people on the barrier beach were finding it difficult to find and get to testing centers. “I knew then that this was something we had to tackle,” Kaminsky said. James Hodge, chairman of the Martin Luther King Center in Long Beach, thanked the officials for expanding covid testing. “This will help our town and our state,” Hodge said. Dr.Aaron Glatt, chairman of the department of medicine at Mount Sinai, said hundreds of thousands of people in Nassau County have been tested, and that testing must continue. Glatt said that people who have been put-

ting off regular visits to their doctors because of the virus, should return. “Thank God we are seeing decreasing numbers of Covid cases,” Glatt said. “This is the time to go back to your primary care doctor.” The center is open for testing Tuesday and Thursday, from 9 am to 1 pm. Appointments must be made by calling (516) 544-2351. Curran was asked if, like Gov. Andrew Cuomo, she will end her daily news briefings now that the coronavirus numbers low. “We’ll see,” Curran said. “If we need to do them, we will.”

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Rallying for September schools reopening By MATTHEW FERREMI mferremi@liherald.com

Chants of “Classrooms not class Zooms” and “Classrooms are essential” could be heard through the crowd of roughly 50 parents and teachers from across Long Island who gathered on Franklin Avenue in Mineola to express their desire that schools reopen for in-person instruction in September. The “Rally To Reopen Schools in September” took place on June 20 in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative building. The event was organized by East Setauket residents Maria Sanders, Amalia Makroglou and Aristea Lucas. The three organizers are mothers of children in school, and Lucas works as an English as a second language teacher in the Sachem Central School District. Sanders noted that they chose Mineola as the rally location because it served as a “middle ground” location for attendees. “Back in April, Cuomo said that the schools would be closed for two weeks to help our medical infrastructure and flatten the curve,” Sanders said. “Now we’re in June, and we’re still questioning September. [Gov. Andrew] Cuomo needs to act and tell us that schools need to open in September.” Cuomo first closed all schools in the state on March 16 for two weeks because of the coronavirus pandemic. The governor continued to extend the closing, until on May 1 he announced that all schools would stay closed for the rest of the school year. The state has yet to release reopening guidelines. Oceanside residents Steven and Randi Weinberg attended the rally with their two children, Noah and Stella. Randi noted how Noah, who is entering second grade in the Oceanside School District, has not enjoyed the distance-learning experience. “He didn’t enjoy looking at the screen to learn and then having to turn to me for guidance,” she said. “I’m not a teacher;

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RAlly oRgAnIzERs, FRoM left, Amalia Makroglou, teacher Aristea Lucas and Maria Sanders spoke to the crowd about why it is important to reopen schools in September.

I’m trained to do something else. There’s also that boundary between being a mom and being a teacher that has been hard for me to follow.” Teachers in attendance included Carolyn Schwartz, a Rockville Centre resident who teaches English in the Baldwin School District. Schwartz said she believes a social divide will occur if distance learning continues. “You are creating the largest divide on the planet if this keeps going on,” Schwartz said of distance learning. “For me as a middle class mother, I can get my child a tutor. Others may not be able to do that, depending on their financial circumstances, and that may cause their children to fall behind in school due to that.” The dissatisfaction with distance learning extends to college for East Meadow resident Marie Lombardi noted her 20-year-old son decided to continue college outside the state because of the uncertainty whether school will reopen here in September. “My son just finished at Nassau Community and was set to attend Hofstra,” Lombardi said. “He decided to enroll at Quinnipiac University in Connecticut instead due to the u n k n ow n f u t u r e f o r schools in New York.” Sanders added that the importance of school is beyond education. “I recognize that some school districts have better distance learning than others, but school is much more than learning ABC’s and one, two, threes,” she said. “It’s social learning, emotional learning and THE RAlly To Reopen Schools in September was held building relationships. We outside of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative can’t teach them all of Building Mineola on June 20 to urge the state to reopen this in the comfort of our kitchens.” schools in September.

THE WEInBERg FAMIly, from left, Stella, Randi, Noah and Steven of Oceanside, said they hope schools reopen in September. THE EducAToRs In attendance included Long Beach speech therapist Tammy Neumann of Oceanside, left, and Baldwin English Language Arts teacher Carolyn Schwartz, from Rockville Centre, right.

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SalSone, a lBHS senior, is headed to Clemson this fall.

State Sen. Todd Kaminsky honored 28 graduating high school “student stars” for their exceptional work and leadership. Amid the pandemic, in lieu of the Senator’s annual ceremony to recognize these budding scholars, Kaminsky visited each recipient’s house and presented them with the New York State Senate Student Stars Award. “I am thrilled to recognize these extraordinary students who have excelled academically and established themselves as leaders in their communities,” Kaminsky said. “The Student Stars Award winners represent the best and brightest that our schools have to offer, and serve as role models for their peers. I applaud their achievements and will be eagerly awaiting their future plans.” List of award recipients from the Long Beach/Lido Beach/Point Lookout: Isabella Salsone, Long Beach High School: Isabella “Belle” is an outstanding young lady. She possesses tireless enthusiasm and zest for life. She is deeply committed to her school and fellow classmates and is considered a loyal friend. She promotes an inclusive community. She is an exceptional leader in school, motivating students to be involved in school activities. She is a true organizer and has a gift and passion for helping others. Belle is a triplet and is heading to Clemson in the fall. Sophia Conrad, Long Beach resident. The Waldorf School of Garden City: Sophia is a top student in her class. Her teachers describe her as a born leader with a strong presence. She is President of the Gay Straight Alliance and a member of the Moot Court and Yearbook Committee. She participated in Climate Strike and March for our Lives. Sophia cares deeply about the state of the world and tries to improve it. She is politically active and very aware of the current world government affairs.

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Conrad, a Waldorf School student, is described as a “born leader” by her teachers.

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With most of the sports world still idle in the midst of Covid-19, horse racing grabbed the spotlight last Saturday evening with the Belmont Stakes serving as the opening leg of the Triple Crown for the first time in history. And, for the first time since 1882, a New York-bred earned its way into the Belmont history books. In striking distance throughout the 1 1/8-miles, Tiz the Law cruised past pacesetter Tap It to Win down the stretch and was never threatened by closers Dr Post and Max Player on the way to a 3 ¾-lengths victory in the 152nd running of the Belmont Stakes. “I was pretty confident by the time we hit the seven-eighths pole,” said Tiz the Law’s jockey, Manny Franco, who secured his first career Triple Crown race win. “He was so kind and relaxed for me,” he added. “He was so comfortable and never got keen, so I think that was the key.” Franco, 25, the New York Racing Association’s leading rider the past two years, has piloted Tiz the Law to all four of his graded stakes victories, including three in a row. “It means a lot to me,” he said. “This is my home track. I’ve been riding here for about six years already. One leg of the Triple Crown is the dream of any jockey. I’m happy with the opportunity that I have right now.” Owned by Sackatoga Stable and trained by Barclay Tagg, Tiz the Law, bred in the Empire State by Twin Creeks Farm, returned $3.60 on a $2 win wager, increasing his career earnings to more than $1.5 million. The final time was 1:46.53. “It’s tremendous [to win the Belmont with a New York-bred],” said Jack Knowlton, operating manager of Sackatoag Stable. “We buy New York-breds; that’s our game, and we don’t spend a lot of money. We’ve been with Barclay Tagg for 25

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JOckEY MaNNY FraNcO earned his first career Triple Crown race victory.

TIz ThE Law, the 4-5 favorite, became the first New York-bred to win the Belmont Stakes in 138 years. Courtesy Joe Labozzetta/NYRA

years, and I keep telling everybody, Barclay doesn’t get a lot of big horses, big opportunities, but when he does, he knows what to do.” Tagg, who won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2003 with Funny Cide, said his main concern leading up to the shortened Belmont was Tiz the Law’s 11-week layoff. But that proved a non-factor. “It looked to me like everything just went like clockwork,” he said. “That’s the way the horse likes to run and that’s the position the horse likes to be in. Manny knows the horse very well.” Held without spectators and owners, and with limited media permitted to attend, Tagg thought the quietude was “very nice” and said the absence of crowd noise helped keep Tiz the Law calm, and it showed. “About the five-eighths pole, my horse was so relaxed, so calm,” Franco explained. “From there, I knew I had so much horse to win the race. I didn’t want to move early. I knew I had the horse underneath. I was just waiting for the right time to move.” Dr Post, trained by three-time Belmont winner Todd Pletcher, finished a lengthand-a-half ahead of Max Player for runner-up status. Both horses were making just their fourth career starts. The $1 trifecta returned $99.50. Pneumatic, Tap It to

TraINEr BarcLaY Tagg has mapped out future plans for Tiz the Law, who upped his career earnings to more than $1.5 million and is 5-for-6 lifetime.

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Win, Sole Volante, Modernist, Farmington Road, Fore Left and Jungle Runner completed the order of finish. “He ran great,” Dr Post jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. said. “No excuse. He got beat by a good horse too. The winner is a nice horse, New York-bred and he ran great. My horse is improving. . . He just needs a little more time to figure things out.” Linda Rice, trainer of Max Player,

said, “He got shuffled back a little after the break and had a wide trip through the turn, but he was still running on at the end of it. He hasn’t run in five months so it was a pretty good effort.” Tagg said he will target the Aug. 8 Travers Stakes at Saratoga, followed by the Sept. 5 Kentucky Derby and the Oct. 3 Preakness for Tiz the Law, who has five wins in six career starts.

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

Thursday, June 25 Movement for Flexibility and Balance with Stephanie Durso This class begins with breathing techniques to help relax and relieve stress by focusing on breath (pranayama) and the present moment. The class is for anyone who wishes to improve flexibility, balance, and concentration as we coordinate our breath with stretching and fluid movement. The exercises can be performed while standing or seated, so it is ideal for anyone that wants to enjoy the benefits. There will be a short guided meditation at the end of the class to leave you feeling peaceful, inspired, and prepared to take on the challenges of everyday life. The virtual event will take place from 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Meditation with Lisa Unplug from the news and learn to relax and unwind in this unique online meditation class with Lisa Wisel, MS, BC-DMT, LCAT. Re-center with an “embodiment” meditation which focuses on the senses and aliveness. The virtual event will take place from 1- 2 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

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Friday, June 26 Chair Yoga The essence of yoga is to serve, love, give, purify, meditate, and realize. This virtual Chair Yoga class will focus on a full-body practice from head to toe and will help strengthen your nervous system and reduce stress and stiffness. Kathleen Regan has been practicing yoga since 1993. She is certified in Hatha/Raja Yoga and is a certified Kundalini instructor. Please wear comfortable clothing. The virtual event will take place from 9-10 a.m on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

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New Parent Discussion Group The library staff invites new parents a new discussion group on Friday. The virtual event will take place from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Friday Movie Discussion: Moonlight Join library staff for our Friday Movie Discussion. This week’s selection is Moonlight (2016, Rated R, 1hr 51 mins), which is available on Kanopy with your library card. Moonlight is a moving and transcendent look at three defining chapters in the life of Chiron, an African- American man, who grapples with his identity and sexuality as he grows up in Miami. His journey to adulthood is guided by support, empathy, and love from the most unexpected places. Starring Mahershala Ali, Janelle Monáe, and Alex Hibbert, Moonlight is the winner of multiple Oscar awards and a Golden Globe. The virtual event will take place from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Drawing Club with Miss Tanya Grab some paper, pencils, pens, markers, or crayons and join Miss Tanya on Zoom for an online version of our informal Drawing Club. The virtual event will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Coping During COVID: Adult Support Group If you’re struggling during the COVID-19 quarantine, you’re not alone. Join the library’s adult support group hosted by Elizabeth Price-Ramos, LCSW, CASAC and George Ramos, MLS, CASAC, S.A.P. and learn strategies for coping during

this crisis. They will be considering some of the following questions: - What coping skills work best for you? - Can you find gratitude during this time? - Have you developed positive habits There’s no need to go through this alone. Join our online meeting for help. The virtual event will take place from 3-3:45 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

A Ghostly Experience - Paranormal Discussion Join library staff and discuss all things ghosts. The virtual event will take place from 7-8 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

tos@longbeachlibrary.org. If participants want, we can set up a Discord chat... just let Tanya know when you send in your friend code.The virtual meeting starts at noon.

Warren Schein: A Live Performance A perfect selection of the best of Broadway, outstanding arrangements, a fantastic array from the Great American Songbook, and just enough classic jokes from the Golden Era of comedy, Warren Schein dazzles in this live performance. An afternoon of entertainment like no other! Audiences are saying, “I would have driven to the Catskills for a show of this caliber!” Also featuring singer/entertainer Lydia Sabosto. The virtual event will take place from 1-2 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.

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It is an advanced beginner class, so please note that many of the poses will require the participants to sit or lie down on the floor for core strengthening, and sometimes flow from a kneeling or downward dog position to a standing position. If you are not comfortable being on the floor, you can perform some of the poses seated in a chair. The virtual event will take place from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Nintendo Switch Virtual Gaming Do you have Nintendo Switch Online? Do you have Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Then join Tanya and Tom for online play in “The Library” arena. ust e-mail your friend code to tsuarezma-

Start the week right and join Library Director, Tara Lannen-Stanton, and other library staff members for your Monday morning coffee. The virtual event will take place from 9-9:30 a.m.. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

I’m Just Here For The Food: A Cooking Chat Do you love cooking? Do you consider yourself a foodie? Join Phil and Tanya to talk all things food. The virtual event will take place from 4-5 p.m.. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Large crowd gathers at boardwalk over weekend On June 20, at approximately 8 p.m., a Long Beach Police Officer conducting Beach Patrol reported a large crowd at Ocean Beach Park in the vicinity of Edwards Boulevard. Officers observed approximately 1,500 individuals on the beach. It was determined that the gathering was unannounced and consisted mostly of High School Students from various school districts. These individuals were respectful and peaceful. However, several unidentified individuals threw bottles at police vehicles and set off fireworks in the direction

of the police including at vehicles and the Nassau County Police Helicopter. The Ocean Beach Park closes to the public at 11 p.m. and the Nassau County Police assisted in dispersing the crowd peacefully. There were no arrests or injuries.

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Not Just a Job, But a Career You aren’t looking for a job, you are looking for a career. Molloy is wellknown for having academic programs that will help you launch your career as a teacher or an accountant, a healthcare worker or a music therapist, a speech pathologist or a police officer, to name but a few. Our 10:1 student/faculty ratio means that you are more than a number to your professors. And as you consider more than 50 academic programs, our counselors will work with you to make sure you receive the maximum credit for classes already taken, so that you are assured of graduating on time. The College offers evening and weekend classes, many in online and hybrid formats, with accelerated schedules designed to accommodate

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residence hall, the College’s third. Some of Molloy’s newer offerings include an economics major, as well as a degree completion program that will enable returning students to easily earn their undergraduate degree. We know you have questions, now more than ever. At Molloy, we will help you find the answers. Visit molloy.edu to learn more. Molloy congratulates the graduating class of 2020!

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With a steady decrease in coronavirus cases, Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital began welcoming back visitors to the medical center last Friday, but under strict guidelines. While the hospital had welcomed visitors 24 hours a day before the pandemic, it is now following guidelines recommended by the state’s Department of Health, which means only one visitor per patient between 4 and 8 p.m. Visitors are not permitted to split the four-hour block among different visitors; only one person can come to see a patient each day. The hospital’s other visitation rules include:

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■ Visitors must be 18 or older. ■ Visitors will be required to provide their names, the name of the patient they are visiting and their contact information. ■ Visitors will undergo a symptom and temperature check upon entering the hospital. ■ Visitation will be denied to anyone who reports significant exposure to or symptoms of Covid-19 within 14 days of the visit. ■ Thorough hand hygiene must be performed before entering and upon leaving the patient’s room. ■ A surgical mask must be worn at all times; one will be provided if needed. ■ Additional personal protective equipment will be provided, if indicated. ■ Once in the facility, the visitor must remain in the patient’s room throughout the visit, except when requested to leave by the staff. Additionally, the Emergency Room is not accepting visitors, and the Behavioral Health Unit is only permitting visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. Because there is a statewide ban on nursing home visitation and the hospital’s Transitional Care Unit is a licensed nursing home, visitors are prohibited there at all times. “This is visiting hours in the post-Covid era,” said Joe Calderone, the hospital’s vice president of corporate communications, “meaning it’s not going to be the way it was before Covid. Now, when you come to the hospital, on order of the Health Department, we have to collect people’s contact information, and when they come to the hospital, a number of things are going to be different.” Calderone added that visitors must practice social distancing, check in when they arrive at the hospital and fill out their contact information on an iPad, so that staff can conduct contact tracing in the event of a second wave of infection. The hospital continues to monitor the coronavirus pandemic, and its visitor policy may be altered as the need arises. The new visiting rules are in effect to keep all patients safe from infection. If a visitor has cold or flu symptoms, hospital administrators said they should stay home. “We recognize that patients who have visitors generally do better and make a

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RichaRd MuRphy, the president and CEO of Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital, said hospital officials were eager to reunite patients with their family members and friends, but had to adhere to strict guidelines to ensure everyone’s safety. faster recovery,” said Richard Murphy, the hospital’s president and CEO. “We are as [eager] as our patients to reunite them with their loved ones. This is another important step toward returning our hospital to more normal operations. We always operate with our patients’ needs foremost in all we do, and having family members present at the bedside is at the top of our list.” The hospital is taking measures to provide a safe and sterile environment for patients, visitors and staff, thoroughly cleaning and sterilizing all units and departments (as well as its comprehensive network of outpatient specialized health care centers). As of Friday, there were only 10 confirmed Covid-19 patients being treated at MSSN, and they were isolated from non-coronavirus patients. The Emergency Department is also screening patients seeking emergency treatment, so non-Covid patients and staff can be in a safe environment. Patients visiting the hospital for any procedure, oncology or infusion treatment, or surgery are required to undergo pre-procedure Covid-19 testing at a new drive-up testing site in the hospital’s Washington Avenue parking lot. The test must be performed no more than two days before the procedure. Though there are strict guidelines in place, Calderone said enabling visitors to come to the facility again was a major milestone for the hospital, and he urged residents not to put their health on hold. “It’s been three months since we’ve had visitors in the building,” he said. “It’s good for everyone . . . Emotionally, no one wants to be in a hospital where you can’t have outside visitors, so the connection with family and friends is critical to the healing process, and we recognize that and embrace it. We’re very excited to open up our doors again to the community.” For more information, visit mountsinai.org/SouthNassau.

Six local janitors remembered at rally By FRank SoultS Under a blazing summer solstice sun, dozens of cars carrying union members and allies drove in a caravan from Hempstead to the Nassau Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola on Saturday morning to mark Justice for Janitors Day. Union flags fluttered from car windows, horns blared, and union chants hung in the humid air, but in the day’s speeches and commemorations, the mood of the 90-minute event shifted between joyful celebration and somber reflection. Every year for the past 30 years, workers in cities across the nation have chosen a mid-June day for Justice for Janitors, which commemorates the events of June 15, 1990, when Los Angeles janitors were beaten by police as they peacefully protested for better pay, benefits and working conditions. The assault marked a turning point in the janitors’ organizing efforts. Since then, more than 135,000 janitors, 71,000 security officers and 32,000 airport workers— predominantly Black and brown workers— have won unions across the country. That includes the members of the union that organized the Long Island caravan, 32BJ SEIU, a union with 800 members working on Long Island and 175,000 across the East Coast. As speakers emphasized, this year’s Long Island commemoration fell one day after Juneteenth, which has taken on profound resonance with the global protests demanding an end to police brutality and a recognition that Black Lives Matter. It also comes during a pivotal moment in the deadly pandemic that has killed a high percentage of black, Latinx, immigrant and low-income workers, in part because of racial inequalities in the nation’s workforce. “With great deliberation, Juneteenth celebrates the day that the last remaining slaves in this country learned that they were free, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation legally gave them that freedom,” said Lenore Friedlaender, assis-

tant to the President of 32BJ SEIU and head of the union in Long Island. “Juneteenth recognizes that freedom is not just a law, passed from on high. It has to be felt and lived in communities everywhere, and its fullness is not realized until it is a freedom lifted by justice. That means, as Dr. King emphasized in the last years of his life, racial justice cannot be won without economic justice, nor economic justice without racial justice.” Nassau Coliseum cleaner and 32BJ member Elizabeth Florentino amplified that message in her story of losing her job early in the pandemic, and of the permanent losses now facing some 80 coliseum cleaners and over 100 security officers when the venue officially closes. “It’s a difficult time for people like me,” she noted. “Among black workers, the unemployment rate is almost 50 percent higher than it is among white workers.” For those who remain working, the risk of catching the coronavirus is also higher among black, Latinx and immigrant workers than among white workers. The day’s events concluded with a eulogy read for the families of six Long Island janitors who died from Covid-19, one of the highest per capita death rates among 32BJ’s ten districts. In total, the union has lost 130 members from Boston to Miami. On Long Island, all of those who died were either immigrants or people of color. “Their humble origins did not stop them from forging a future in a new country, raising and supporting families, and being part of the workers’ struggle on Long Island,” said Jose Portillo, a 32BJ shop steward who cleans at the Samanea Mall in Westbury, as families of the fallen listened. “Today their lives are a reflection of what it means to be an essential worker -- to be on the front lines of battle for the safety and welfare of others, despite the risks to their own lives.” Frank Soults is the senior communications associate for 32BJ SEIU.

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hen it comes to race relations, there is no doubt that we are at a crossroad. Events dictate what our conduct must be going forward, and there is no doubt that the recent killings of unarmed black men have forced America to come to grips with the fact that many of our fellow citizens suffer because of ingrained racism. President Trump has admitted that there is some systemic racism, but he doesn’t have the mind or heart to acknowledge that it is rampant in this country, and little has been done to bring it to a halt. JeRRY In my years in kReMeR the Assembly, I learned a lot about racism from my colleagues, who told chilling stories about their sons or daughters being singled out for arrest just because the color of their skin invited different treatment. They spoke about failed health care systems that contributed to a higher mortality rate among black children. They spoke of overcrowded school classes with inferior teaching and a lack of basic supplies. While these stories were chilling, nothing they said prompted any dramatic action by the state.

A lot of us in office tried to find ways to help children of all kinds with pre-kindergarten programs, funding to reduce child mortality and extra state aid for school districts in heavily minority communities. But looking back over the years, these actions were a drop in the bucket, and didn’t really make a dent in the system that shortchanges millions of people. If anything has forced us to confront the issue of race, it’s been the invention of the cellphone. It is showing us how minorities are abused on a daily basis in many different ways, including police officers shooting unarmed black men in the back. That’s recorded testimony to systemic abuse. The demonstrations in the streets of this country and around the world bring out millions of young people of all races who are willing to speak out about conditions their elders have ignored. Police shootings that once were an occasional story that faded with time now go viral within minutes. The assault on a crowd outside the White House so the president could have a photo op showed how tone-deaf the leaders of this country are on issues of equality. The questions we now face is, what do we do to uproot this ugly system? I understand the opposition to statues that glorify public officials who were slave-

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holders or generals from the South who fought for slavery. Most are symbols that no longer belong in the public space. Doing away with the Aunt Jemima syrup brand or Uncle Ben’s Rice is pure tokenism, and doesn’t help a minority student get a job or stop a racial profiling incident. Congress and local governments around the U.S. have to come up with programs that defuse the tensions racism causes. If you listen to the debate going on about banning chokeholds and a national system of reporting police conduct, you can see that there is still deep-rooted racism that dates back to the Civil War. There are probably some senators whose forebears were slaveholders, and growing up in a racist system has poisoned their hearts. Take a trip down to Richmond, Va., and you’ll see statue after statue glorifying generals who fought for the South. Elsewhere, some of our military bases do the same. The two houses of Congress have to come together to pass laws that attack the problems that the policing of minorities creates. The suggestion that police departments be “defunded” is an overreaction by a relatively small number of people who don’t understand the challenges that law enforcement faces every day, but those departments have to be reorganized to deal

ongress must attack the problems that the policing of minorities creates.

more effectively with spousal abuse and rape allegations. Policing in America hasn’t changed enough in the past 50 years. A commission appointed by President Barack Obama produced a road map for fairer policing, but federal law enforcement ignored its recommendations. Now, in a very short period of time, local governments have sprung into action, passing laws banning chokeholds and acting against policemen who have serious disciplinary problems. Incidents captured on smartphones showing the use of unnecessary force have resulted in firings and suspensions. The New York State Legislature has passed a series of bills to address faults in the policing systems. Only time will tell whether they are all appropriate. There is no doubt that passing new laws, firing rogue cops and funding important programs to stop racism are all important steps forward. Unfortunately, you can’t legislate what’s in people’s hearts. We can only hope that more open eyes will change enough people’s thinking to make a difference in the years ahead. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

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ou probably haven’t read “Teaching as a Subversive Activity” by Neil Postman and Charles Weingartner. “What is it that students do in the classroom?” the authors ask. “Well, mostly they sit and listen to the teacher. Mostly they are required to believe authorities or at least pretend to such belief. It is practically unheard of for students to play any role in determining what problems are worth studying . . .” “Teaching as a Subversive Activity” was published in 1969. The war in Vietnam was Randi ablaze. The antikReiss war movement in the United States was galvanized, and militants were taking over university offices, bombing draft offices and picketing ROTC buildings. In the midst of this civic unrest, when it seemed as if the country was so divided it might never come together again, Professors Postman and Weingartner wrote their book, which was called a “no-holds-barred assault on outdated teaching methods.” They were two obscure and uncelebrat-

ed professors who taught at Queens College during the Vietnam War years. As it happens, I was a student in Weingartner’s class in secondary school education in 1968. I studied with him that year, and then took another class with him while working on my master’s degree in education, all at Queens College. The background noise was Vietnam 24/7. In fact, during the worst of the protests, students commandeered our dean’s office and threw his furniture out the window onto the quad. I was a bystander to the drama, just trying to get my degree and get on with my life as a newly married woman and a newly hired English teacher. I never forgot Weingartner’s class and his “subversive” approach to education. He and Postman were captivating and provocative, and although many of their suggestions proved to be impractical, we knew inside that they were right. They were right to say that schools needed to stop the rote teaching and testing. Their emphasis on critical thinking and process was spot on. They said schools needed to do away with grades, tests, textbooks, courses and full-time administrators. They said teachers should be more like life coaches

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(although the term didn’t exist at the time) and not authority figures. I thought about Weingartner’s theories all the time I taught English. I was a good teacher, but we were constrained by a stagnant system in which students passively listened to teachers present “course content.” Now, in the midst of a global pandemic, we accomplished the unthinkable: We shut down the nation’s schools and changed how kids learn. Postman and Weingartner taught before the internet and devices and virtual teaching. It’s hard to know what they would make of this. They might be glad kids were liberated from the classroom, but their vision of educating children was more dynamic than sitting down with screens. I remember Weingartner telling us future teachers to get our kids out of the classroom and into the world, where they could experience art and music and literature firsthand, with us along as guides. Our school shutdown is a unique opportunity. If we can do that — and we did — why can’t we task our best and brightest with making learning a process and not a product, as David Hill proposed in an arti-

t took a pandemic to shut down the nation’s schools and change how kids learn.

cle in Teacher magazine in 2000? Teachers, Weingartner said, should ask provocative questions. “What bothers you most about adults?” “How would you distinguish good from evil?” “What are the most dangerous ideas floating through our lives today?” “Why do you think so?” The professors encouraged students to be creative and tolerant, and to learn to deal with ambiguity and failure. They encouraged teachers not to be in the business of giving answers, but to let students think through problems on their own or in peer groups. This problem-solving approach to teaching has found traction in recent years. But too much dead wood anchors our education system. Too many classroom experiences are based on lesson plans and note-taking and tests. “Don’t plan a lesson,” the professors wrote in their book. “Confront your students with some sort of problem that might interest them. Then allow them to work the problem through without your advice or counsel.” We are at a tipping point in education because of the pandemic, and we have an extraordinary opportunity to improve the public-school experience for our students and teachers. We could make some lemonade from this lemon. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n April 9, 1865, Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia, ending the Civil War, the bloodiest conflict in American history, in which an estimated 498,000 soldiers died in battle. With the surrender of the South, slavery ended with the stroke of a pen. But not quite. News of the emancipation of slaves did not reach Texas, a slaveholding state, until June 19, 1865. On that day, Union forces arrived on Galveston Island to free Texas’s slaves, who rejoiced in the streets. Since then, Juneteenth — a blend of June and 19th — has been celebrated in Texas. It officially became a state holiday in 1980, but as of last year, only Texas recognized Juneteenth as a paid holiday for state employees. Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed

an executive order proclaiming Juneteenth an official New York holiday, on which state employees will receive a paid day off, starting next year. It was the right move. If you think about it, June 19, 1865, was effectively the day when all Americans were at last free. The Declaration of Independence and the Constitution applied to all white people, but not to all black people. Millions were held in bondage, beaten and defiled into subservience. According to the 1860 census, there were 4 million slaves in the U.S., accounting for 12.9 percent of the country’s total population of 31 million. For centuries, the U.S. held Fourth of July celebrations — as well it should have — but rarely, if ever, did we recognize that the hard-fought freedoms won during the Revolutionary War did not apply to millions for 76 years after the Constitu-

tion took effect. Juneteenth — celebrated in Texas with cookouts, rodeos and street fairs — reminds us of that horrid reality, at the same time that it celebrates the victory over the evil of slavery. We must remember and reflect on our nation’s long history of enslavement if we are to understand our present-day systemic racism — and someday soon, we hope, overcome it. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis on Memorial Day unleashed a wave of hundreds of peaceful protests and a handful of riots. It was clearly an inflection point in our history, a moment that, it appears, will move the needle further toward freedom and justice for all, regardless of skin color. New York, we are pleased to say, is playing a leading role in that movement.

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ext week, the Herald Community Newspapers will publish the Declaration of Independence and a likeness of the American flag. The Declaration will appear here, on our Editorial Page, as it long has during the week of the Fourth of July, and the flag will appear in the center of the paper. We encourage families to stand on their stoops and front lawns and read the Declaration together, as messengers did across the 13 colonies in 1776. For 39 years, the Merrick Historical Society, led by President Lawrence Garfinkel, gathered on July Fourth at the Merrick Library and the Long Island Rail Road station to read the Declaration. All from the community and beyond were invited to attend, and the event attracted

many families with small children. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, however, the society decided against the public reading, and is instead encouraging people to read the Declaration with their families at home. What a wonderful idea, we thought. What better way to learn about and teach our history — about the very moment our nation was conceived — than by reading the Declaration, line by line. If you do so, take a photo and email it to us. Check Page 4 for details on how. The Signing of the Declaration ushered in an entirely new era in history, when colonies would rebel against their sovereign, in our case the mighty British Empire. That rebellion brought forth a new era in government, when democracy — rule by

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letters Defunding police isn’t an answer To the Editor: The actions of the Minneapolis police officers implicated in the death of George Floyd were sickening and disgusting. The officers were fired and criminally charged, and I pray that justice will be served in this humiliating chapter in our nation’s history. In the wake of this shameful incident, demonstrations continue to take place in large cities, suburban areas — both wealthy and economically disadvantaged — and ethnically and racially diverse neighborhoods. Some rallies have been marked by violence, vandalism and looting, while others have been peaceful and respectful. As a father, former police officer, current local elected official and former civic leader, I believe the most dangerous proposal that has come forth in response to Mr. Floyd’s death is the call to defund the

the people — began after thousands of years of monarchial rule in Europe and around the globe. Thus began the great American experiment, as we like to call it. For sure, it has been an imperfect experiment. As noted in the editorial above, not all were freed by the American Revolution that followed publication of the Declaration. Millions remained enslaved for the better part of a century. The American experiment, however, has moved steadily toward greater freedom and justice for all people. It is up to our generation now to carry the mantle forward and form a more perfect union than that which we were given by working to eliminate systemic racism in all its forms.

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Here’s how: First, stay connected. Call ost people don’t like going to your doctor’s office and ask about the the doctor. The truth? Even options for a visit. There are two comdoctors don’t like going to mon options: the virtual visit, conducted doctors. And now, in the time by video chat or phone, and the traditionof the coronavirus, people’s willingness al in-person visit. In either case, many of to see their doctor is at an all-time low. the same rules apply. Come prepared to It’s not a surprise, considering that the pandemic has many worried not only ask questions and complete any required tests (like blood work) that are needed to about themselves, but also about catchmake the time with your phying Covid-19 and bringing it sician the most beneficial for home to their loved ones. both of you. Still, while you may tell yourIf a virtual visit is the self that the crisis is a good right option for you, ask your reason not to see your physidoctor’s office for any special cian, it’s a mistake that could instructions. What technoloprove costly to your health gy is needed? Will a smartand well-being. phone or laptop work best? Do Whether you suffer from you need to download an app an illness that requires testor program? Will the doctor ing and close monitoring, or anika call or send a website link via have symptoms that are new, saGar text or email? Make sure the it’s important to continue to battery for your phone or see your doctor. With Covidcomputer is fully charged and 19 widespread, the best way that, if the consultation takes places durto access health may seem unclear at ing the day, you sit facing a window or first, but just as you continue relationplace a lamp in front of you so the doctor ships with friends and family by followcan see you clearly on his or her screen. ing safety protocols, your relationship If an in-person visit is the right option with your doctor is one that can also be for you, ask your doctor’s office for any maintained safely.

Letters police. Defunding police in response to a violent and disgraceful death in Minneapolis that involved bad law enforcement officials would have only negative consequences for the public, including the promotion of chaos and lawlessness. Redirecting funds away from police departments would reduce the number of police officers on our streets, lead to increased 911 response times and make Nassau County less safe. During my time as a New York City police officer and Town of Hempstead councilman, I have been committed to government’s primary responsibility to keep residents safe and protect property. The events of the last few weeks have underscored the need for allocating police resources to preserve our communities as safe and desirable places to live and raise our families. Instituting new programs, incorporating technology, expanding community outreach and exploring innovative ideas to improve policing should be priorities, as opposed to slashing police funding. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has pledged to shrink the NYPD budget. The city’s police commissioner has disbanded the plainclothes anti-crime units, which were instrumental in transforming Gotham from one of the most dangerous cities in America to one of the safest. It is illogical and dangerous to disband plainclothes anti-crime units while homicides and shootings have gone up. Defunding the police would also take resources away from community-policing initiatives when we need to enhance the relationship between police officers and

community members. Nassau learned its lesson on the negative impacts of making cuts to community policing a few years ago. After cutting Problem Oriented Policing units, Nassau’s administration acknowledged the adverse impacts of this ill-conceived policy decision. Indeed, the county reversed course and restored its POP units. Clearly, Nassau’s impressive and responsive police force is one of the reasons that the county boasts one of the lowest crime rates among all major suburban areas in the nation. George Floyd’s horrible death rightly focused the attention of the nation on the extremely few bad police officers who wear uniforms. However, any call to defund police officers would not effectively address this problem.

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can reduce fear and anxiety about seekspecial instructions before you head to the office. Some may ask you to call them ing medical care. One more thing: If you don’t have a from the door when you arrive to make sure you don’t have to wait in the waiting primary-care doctor, it’s important to area. If you have a fever, cough or cold, find one who can help you on your health going fo or otherwise aren’t well, please let the journey. Ask friends, family members or the rec office know so proper precautions can be your insurance provider for recommen- have fo taken to care for you. Remember to wear dations. The best time to meet a new doc- the fact a face covering and follow the social-distor is before you fall ill. This gives your suffer b tancing rules of the office, doctor the chance to underwhich will require you to be stand who you are and how he six feet away from others and can help achieve your goal: to be in an area with fewer than be the healthiest version of 10 people. Wash or sanitize you. your hands both before and Remember, although many after the visit and when you things have changed as a arrive back at home. And result of the virus, we’re in once you’re at home again, this together. Relationships put your clothes in the launremain essential — and that dry. includes your relationship Maria No matter which option is with your doctor. CarneY right for you, make sure you call the doctor’s office to folDr. Anika Sagar is a primary low up or schedule other care physician for adults and appointments, and remember to keep the an assistant professor of medicine at the colleag doctor up to date on how you’re feeling. their so Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ If at any time you feel ill, let your physiNorthwell Health. Dr. Maria Carney is a for arre cian know right away. geriatrician and palliative medicine phy- skin in By having a plan and a strategy, and sician for older adults, and a professor of spoke a exercising control of the situation, you contrib medicine at the Zucker School. among crowde ing and these s said pr state.

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CHRISTOPHER CARINI Hempstead town councilman, 5th District Carini served as a police officer with the NYPD, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department and the Port Authority Police Department for 22 years.

Let business owners reopen To the Editor: Re Randi Kreiss’s column “Thank you very much, but I prefer to remain alive” (Jun 18-24): Kreiss is entitled to her opinion, and common sense certainly dictates that one must be cautious during the coronavirus pandemic.

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I don’t know Kreiss’s age or financial stability, but I think the owner of the bridge club is entitled and smart to open his establishment. My family has two medical professionals, and we have a cancer survivor in our household, so I don’t treat medical issues in a cavalier manner. However, we must try and restore some sense of normalcy and let businesses operate and allow people to earn a living. This will allow mort-

gages, rent, utilities, taxes and food to be paid. It will also allow people the opportu-and mi nity to recoup savings lost during the lastoffices, ROTC three-plus months. This nightmare is an unknown. Peopleunrest, must use their intellect and choose howwas so er agai they return to a normal day-to-day life. gartne PHIlIP KIRKa “no-h Sea Cliff teachin The

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