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Long Beach moving to Section 8 profit or for-profit entity to own and manage the property, and allows the owner to obtain other The Long Beach Housing funding, such as low-income Authority is slowly moving housing tax credits or state or toward a new federal program local grants, to repair the properthat will provide access to funds ty. Bringing in a private developto make needed repairs at the er is not required, but can occur. city’s four public buildings. RAD began under the Obama Word of the move administration. from the current sysThe program was tem — public housone of President ing — to Section 8 B a r a ck O b a m a ’s Rental Assistance answers to the probDemonstration, a lem of the country’s U.S. Housing and aging public-housing Urban Development stock. Most public program, first came developments across three years ago, mike CrUz the country were when the authority Long Beach built in the middle invited residents to a Housing Authority of the last century, meeting to inform and require repairs them of its plans. commensurate with In a letter to residents dated their age. Aug. 20, 2018, the authority statThe Long Beach Housing ed, “RAD is a voluntary program Authority’s Channel Park project run by [HUD]. Under RAD, HUD was built in 1970. The other three will change the way it provides buildings were constructed in rental assistance to the property 1970 and 1975. About 500 families from public housing to a long- live in the Channel Park homes, term Section 8 assistance con- and about 270 families are in the tract. The Section 8 program others, for seniors and the diswould make it easier for us to abled. access money to repair and The authority’s planned improve the property, either now change has picked up steam in or in the future.” recent weeks. Two weeks ago, the A RAD conversion is complex, City Council invited David Gallo, but essentially it allows a nonContinued on page 13
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No running shoes needed Brain Veit, of Port Jefferson, won Long Beach’s 41st Annual Biathlon July 18. More than 300 competitors turned out for the event, which included a 3-mile run and a 300-yard ocean swim.
The city’s annual International Film Festival is set to return By DArwiN YANeS dyanes@liherald.com
The Long Beach International Film Festival returns next week, and will offer about 40 films that will be screened both virtually and on the beach. The annual festival was held virtually last year, in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. This year, organizers decided on a hybrid format, and will give movie lovers virtual access to all
the films for $5. The festival will run July 27 to Aug. 2, and will feature two movies on the beach, next to the Allegria Hotel. The beachfront tickets for those featured films, on Thursday and Friday, will be free, but organizers ask that people register in advance. “We’re just really excited to inch our way back to normalcy,” said Craig Weintraub, founder of the festival. “We’re really looking forward to having a
great festival this year, and [getting] back to a full festival next year.” Festival org aniz ers are already planning the event’s 10th anniversary in 2022. This year’s festival will not feature its regular culinary experience, but Weintraub said he hoped to bring that back next year. The festival, which brings considerable attention to Long Continued on page 4
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The adulT race kicked off at National Boulevard beach at 9 a.m.
41st annual Biathlon takes over beach The 41st Annual Biathlon was held on Sunday, July 18. Over 300 competitors ran 3 miles on the beach and swam 300 yards into the ocean. The race kicked off at National Boulevard beach.The event featured 3 different course measurements. For children ages 7 – 12 there was a half-mile run with a 50-yard shallow swim. For young teens ages 13 – 15 there was a one-mile run with a 150-yard swim. For adults there was a 3-mile run with a 300-yard swim.
The female adulT winners with City Manager Donna Gayden and City Councilman Mike Delury. TOP adulT female racer Lada Lysniak, of Manhasset, for Females 50-59. TOP male adulT winners.
Weekly Long Beach Lifeguard Report Each week, during the summer season, the Herald will track the actions of the city’s lifeguards, based on figures provided by Long Beach officials. A preventive action is recorded each time a lifeguard warns a swimmer of a safety issue, such as swimming to close to a jetty. Officials ask visitors to never swim when lifeguards are off-duty. Here is a summary of the actions taken by lifeguards for the week from Tuesday 7/13 through Monday 7/19: ■ Preventive Actions - 10,133 ■ Rescues - 39 ■ First Aid Cases - 132
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Two of The festival’s featured films will be screened on the beach next Thursday and Friday.
L.B. International Film Festival set to return continued from front page Beach, is partially supported by the Nassau County Industrial Development Agency. The IDA noted that the media and entertainment industry is key to Nassau County’s economy, bringing much-needed jobs to the area. “On a normal year, filmmakers fly in from all over the world and all over the United States,” Weintraub said. “It brings people here to Nassau County. They come here and stay at the hotels, eat at the restaurants, and it really is a small boom to the local economy.” He added that festivals in the area give filmmakers a chance to see potential shooting locations, which can also contribute to the economy. One of the two films that will be featured on the beach comes from the actor Daniel Baldwin, the brother of actors Alec and Stephen Baldwin. “My Prom-
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Island cops and strengthened our crim- gerous criminals who pose a threat to inal laws. Todd is the right choice for society. In an interview earlier this week, the next Nassau County District AttorDonnelly said the bail reform bill – ney. I’m thrilled to support him.” The bail reform bill was a major even amended – remains an issue. “The issue last year when Kaminsky ran for loss of a judge’s discretion is major,” re-election against Republican Victoria she said. She said some people charged with serious crimes are still Johnson, who centered her released without bail. “They campaign on the matter. put a Band-Aid on it,” she Johnson, in the view of said the of amended law. political analysts, fared betDonnelly said she was ter than expected, garnerrunning to “help strengthing about 60,000 votes, compared to 68,000 for Kaminen” the DA’s office, where sky.. she has worked for more Donnelly noted that she than three decades. She worked with federal prosesaid, if elected, she would cutors to convict a “por n beef-up the office;s cyber doctor” who filmed and forcsecurity unit and crackibly touched patients. And, down on gangs in the counann Donnelly the prosecutor also was ty. involved a Long Beach drug Rich Orsillo, a Kaminsky wiretap case, which resulted in the con- campaign spokesman, said “Todd viction of seven individuals, making Kaminsky is a fearless prosecutor who the community safer from the scourge has put violent criminals behind bars of drugs. and led the convictions of corrupt poli“I am delighted to be a candidate for ticians from both parties—and his Nassau District Attorney,” said Donnel- record is second-to-none. As District ly. “I have dedicated my career to keep- Attorney, he will continue to protect ing the public safe and prosecuting Long Islanders and be a tireless chamthose who commit crimes. I want to be pion for Nassau County, delivering the District Attorney in order to pro- again and again for our families withtect Nassau County residents from dan- out being beholden to party bosses.”
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Donnelly, of Garden City, blasted her opponent as “a political opportunist who has spent his time in Albany writAnn Donnelly, a career prosecutor ing get out of jail free laws to turn who this week was named the Nassau loose more dangerous inmates onto our Republican’s nominee for county dis- streets.” trict attorney, wasted no time on callShe also charged that he is “career ing out what she sees as her opportunist who has opponent’s chief vulnerabilworked to turn loose danity: State Sen. Todd Kamingerous criminals into our sky, she says, is the author neighborhoods.” of the ”Get out of Jail Free Nassau GOP Chairman Laws.” Joseph G. Cairo, Jr. said in Kaminsky, a Long Beach a statement that “the choice Democrat who has served in for District Attorney this the State Senate since 2016, year is clear. Republicans was a co-sponsor two years have put forth a candidate ago of the controversial Bail wh o h a s d e d i c at e d h e r Reform bill, which allowed career to keeping the public suspects in some type of safe and putting dangerous todd Kaminsky crimes to be released from criminals behind bars. “ jail without bail. The bill Nassau Democratic was amended last year. Now, more than P a r t y C h a i r m a n J ay J a c o b s, i n 20 crimes will return to being consid- announcing Kaminsky’s nomination in ered “bail eligible.” Kaminsky backed late June, noted that the state senator the changes. was a federal prosecutor. Nonetheless, Donnelly, a 32-year “Senator Todd Kaminsky is a fearcareer prosecutor who is currently the less former federal prosecutor who has Deputy Chief of the Organized Crime put Long Islanders’ safety first his and Rackets Bureau, has taken aim at entire career,” Jacobs said in a stateKaminsky, only days after being nomi- ment. “When fringe groups were crying nated by the GOP for the race. ‘defund the police,’ Todd did the oppoIn her first press release last week, site: he added more money for Long
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Heralds honor Business Women of L.I. By Lee Meyer lmeyer@liherald.com
July 14 was a banner day for Long Island’s women of business. The Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards, originally planned for 2020 and delayed more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, were held at The Heritage Club at Bethpage and recognized women for their excellence in various fields. The awards kicked off with a cocktail hour at which guests and honorees met and networked with one another. The mood was bursting with positivity, with honorees excited and grateful to be able to meet in person for the first time in over a year. Honorees said they were thrilled to be among their peers and acknowledged how much harder it is, even in this day and age, for women to succeed and advance in their careers compared to their male counterparts. “I think it’s harder for women to reach the same business goals as men,” said honoree Lisa Rispoli, partner at Grassi Advisors & Accountants. “There’s still a difference.” “I really appreciate this honor, and I’m thankful to the Herald and Richner for recognizing women in business. I think it’s very important for younger women to have women in business as mentors to look up to,” said honoree Dr. Eve Lupenko-Ferrante, of the Glen Cove City Council. “I am a humble businesswoman, so when I was asked to be an honoree it meant a lot to me,” said Lisa E. Boglione, founder, president and CEO of Accu-Serve Process Service, LTD & Publications Elite Company Inc. “I come from the generation of change, when women were coming out of the home and into the business world. Starting a business from scratch was very tough. Everyone should be recognized for what they do, but moms that are business owners or in the workforce juggle something men couldn’t understand. I give kudos to all women.” Another honoree, Director of Nursing at Mount Sinai South Nassau Eileen Mahler, said it was important to be able to gather together after the rough year that was 2020. “Being in health care, we’ve had such a rough year,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to get together and to recognize the things they’ve done is great.” Guests gathered for the awards ceremony and sit-down dinner. Opening remarks by Richner Communications President and CEO Stuart Richner expressed great joy in hosting the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards and recalled the founding of Richner Communications by his parents, Edith and Robert Richner, expressing the profound impact his mother had on the business and its success. Richner added, “It is my deep belief that women must be represented equally in every profession, that they should have access to every rung on the career ladder, to every seat in the corporate boardroom and to every opportunity to earn equal pay. The honorees before you this evening represent the progress we have made as a society on this front, but there is much more
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SupporterS caMe out in force for the women honorees at the Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards last week.
work to do.” Director of New Business Development Eric Feil gave brief remarks as well, and introduced the upcoming Long Island Choice Awards, a reader’s choice program that launches July 28. Special guest speaker Nassau County Executive Laura Curran — the first woman to hold the position — spoke on the importance of honoring and recognizing women for their significant and important contributions to business. “It was an honor to attend the second annual Premier Businesswomen Awards Gala,” Curran said. “We celebrated high-level women business leaders making a difference both professionally and in their respective communities. Their contributions are notable and worthy of praise, and as they take on more substantial roles, I’m confident that their impact will continue to grow. I thank the Long Island Herald for hosting such a beneficial event.” Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events for Richner Communications, said, “We were originalContinued on neXt page
eiLeen MahLer accepted the award for Excellence in Healthcare from Richner Communications Inc. President Stuart Richner and the evening’s emcee, Antoinette Biordi of News 12. Kerri anne ScanLon received the award for Excellence in Healthcare with Richner and Biordi. MicheLe dean accepted the award for Trailblazer of the Year with Richner and Biordi.
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continued from PreViouS Page ly supposed to have this celebration in March of 2020, and I’m so glad we were finally able to meet in person to honor these fabulous and powerful women.” The awards were announced by News 12 anchor and Emmy winner Antoinette Biordi. Awards were given in categories such as health care, real estate, education, government, legal, finance and more. Suffolk Federal Credit Union CEO Michele Dean, who won Trailblazer of the Year, said, “To be in the class of all these accomplished women...it’s such an honor. In the banking industry, there are not many female CEOs, especially on Long Island.” Dean, who started her job during the pandemic, said, “It’s been such a rewarding experience.” Thanks to sponsors Mount Sinai South Nassau, Glen Cover Hospital, Touro College, Suffolk Federal Credit Union, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Prager Metis, PSEG Long Island, Cameron Engineering, Adelphi University, AccuServe Process Service Ltd, Real Estate Homes and Publications Elite Company Inc. See more photos at richnerlive.com.
TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR Michele Dean President/CEO Suffolk Federal Credit Union EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Eileen Mahler, PhD, RN, NE-BC Director of Nursing Education: Professional Development, Practice and Research Mount Sinai South Nassau EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Kerri Anne Scanlon, RN Executive Director Glen Cove Hospital EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE Deirdre O’Connell CEO Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty ACCOUNTING Diana Hopkins Director, Valuation & Business Analytics BDO USA, LLP ACCOUNTING Hayley Mayer, EA Principal Client Account Services Prager Metis CPAs ACCOUNTING Lisa Rispoli, CPA, AEP Partner, Trust & Estate Services Leader Grassi Advisors & Accountants ACCOUNTING Mary Santoli Director of Small Business Services Prager Metis CPAs EDUCATION Meredith H. Celentano Assistant Vice President for
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GUESTS ENJOYED COCKTAILS and conversation.
Development and Alumni Affairs Hofstra University EDUCATION Linda Howard-Weissman Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement Touro Law Center EDUCATION Elaine L. Smith, EdD, MS, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF Dean, College of Nursing and Public Health Adelphi University EDUCATION Joanne O’Brien Dean of the School of Education and Human Services Molloy College ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION Peggy Keane Managing Director and Vice President Construction and Operations PSEG Long Island ENGINEERING Janice Jijina, P.E., AICP, CEP, LEED AP Partner of Planning and Environmental Analysis Cameron Engineering FINANCE & BANKING Cara Cunha Senior Mortgage Loan Officer PNC Bank FINANCE & BANKING Melissa Curtis Sales Manager/Senior Loan Originator Contour Mortgage FINANCE & BANKING Diane Johnston Vice President Bernstein Private Wealth Management
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FINANCE & BANKING Marie Taylor, CRPC, AAMS Financial Advisor Edward Jones FINANCE & BANKING Michelle Moreira-Jodice Vice President/Branch Manager The First National Bank of Long Island FINANCE & BANKING Theresa Potter Director of Franchise Partnerships Lendio GOVERNMENT Eve Lupenko Ferrante, MD Councilwoman City of Glen Cove Cosmetic Dermatologist Greenberg Cosmetic Surgery HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS Tracey Rosenberg, DDS, MD Oral Surgeon Plainview Massapequa Levittown Oral and Implant Surgery HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS Yelda Nouri, MD Board-Certified Medical Oncologist and Hematologist New York Cancer & Blood Specialists INSURANCE Melissa A. Matassa Agency Owner GEICO Local Office Lynbrook
Charo Ezdrin, Esq. Senior Partner Ezdrin & Woods, PC
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LEGAL Jacqueline Harounian, Esq. Partner Wisselman, Harounian & Associates, P.C.
NOT-FOR-PROFIT Randell Marie Bynum CEO Girl Scouts of Nassau County
LEGAL Catherine Z. O’Brien Of Counsel Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. LEGAL Constantina Papageorgiou, Esq. Partner Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP LEGAL Felicia Pasculli, Esq. Partner Futterman, Lanza & Pasculli, LLP LEGAL Megan C. Ryan, Esq. General Counsel Chief Compliance, Privacy & Ethics Officer, Executive Vice President NuHealth/ Nassau University Medical Center MARKETING & PR Donna DeVita CEO Esquire Brand Management MARKETING & PR Nina McCann Director of Marketing NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
NOT-FOR-PROFIT Lisa Cohn President Living Water for Women NOT-FOR-PROFIT Gwen O’Shea President and CEO Community Development Corporation of Long Island NOT-FOR-PROFIT Amy Zaslansky Founder and CEO The Book Fairies REAL ESTATE Catalina Guttilla Licensed Real Estate Broker / Owner Real Estate Homes RETAIL & SALES Glenda Hills CEO Millennium Sistahs TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY Clorinda Antonucci VP of Security and Private Investigations Corporate Loss Prevention Associates
MARKETING & PR Jillian Weston Founder Jillian’s Circus
TECHNOLOGY & SECURITY Vidya Ramsammy President Corporate Loss Prevention Associates
LEGAL Elaine M. Colavito Partner Sahn Ward Coschignano PLLC
MEDIA & JOURNALISM Kimberly Rae Miller President and Founder KRM Editorial, Inc.
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events and activities
Ongoing Library Board Meeting The Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees typically meets on the third Monday of every month. Check the website for specific dates and times, www.longbeachlibrary.org.
Long Beach Soup Kitchen The Long Beach Soup Kitchen, 140 West Pine Street, is open 6 days a week 11:15 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. They offer Hot and Cold Meals TO GO. They offer a full pantry with canned goods and fresh produce. Mondays and Thursdays. All are welcome.
Meet The City Manager City Manager Donna M. Gayden will be holding “Meet The City Manager” virtual chat sessions. These meetings are an opportunity for residents to engage in a one-to-one dialogue with the City Manager; ask questions, share concerns, or express ideas on how to enhance the quality of life in our community. The virtual meetings will take place on Tuesdays from 2-4 p.m. Appointments are needed and are given on a first-come, first-served.basis. Please call the City Manger’s Office to make an appointment at (516) 4317202 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
Arts in the Plaza 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.
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Ms. Nancy Solomon, executive director of Long Island Traditions, author of On The Bay: Bay Houses and Maritime Culture on Long Island’s Marshlands, on Thursday, July 29th at 7 p.m.. Mail your check for $10 PP to The Long Beach Historical Society, P.O. Box 286, Long Beach, NY 11561. Seating is limited, reservations required. For more information call (516) 432-1192.
The City of Long Beach Police Department and the North Park Crisis Prevention & Post Intervention Team present National Night Out 2021 Community Block Party. The event will take place on August 3 from 4–7 p.m. in Kennedy Plaza, 1 West Chester Street. There will be a BBQ, kids activities, popcorn, cotton candy, bounce house, gaga pit, health & safety information, give aways and more.
Friday, July 30 Shabbat Dinner Save the Date – July 30 at 6:30 pm at Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach, 455 Neptune Blvd – Shabbat Dinner. Reservations a MUST! For price, menu information and to RSVP call the office at 431-4060 ext. 0
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Thursday, July 22
Friday, July 23
Saturday, July 24
Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile
Film Friday: Barb & Star go to Vista Del Mar (In person)
Yoga for Health & Peace (Hybrid)
Mount Sinai South Nassau’s Vaxmobile the region’s First COVID-19 Vaccination Mobile Unit will be in Long Beach Thursday, July 22, 1-5 p.m. at Long Beach Catholic School, 735 West Broadway. Walk-Ups are permitted (supply is limited). Individuals interested in scheduling an appointment can call the Town of Hempstead at (516) 812-3678.
Friday’s film is Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar (2021, PG-13, 1hr 45mins) a comedy featuring Kristen Wiig of Saturday Night Live fame, and Annie Mumulo.. The event will take place at 1 p.m., visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary. org for more information.
Zoning Board meeting The City of Long Beach Zoning Board will meet at City Hall on the 6th floor at 7 p.m.
Beach Shabbat Friday, July 23 at 7:30 pm – Temple Emanu-El of Long Beach is having Beach Shabbat on the Beach at Neptune Blvd. The community is invited to join. Bring a chair.
First half of the 2021-2022 City Real Estate Tax Due in July. Blood Drive on July 29. Chamber vendor fair on July 31-August 1. Free concert series on July 28. Free movie on August 28.
This Hatha yoga class is designed to strengthen and lengthen your muscles and free your mind. Instructor Stephanie Durso will guide you into each pose and provide alignment cues for holding the pose and breathing deeply. Most poses are performed on a mat, but there are some seated chair modifications available if desired. Please bring a yoga mat and optional yoga block and yoga strap if desired. This is a hybrid class.
Thursday, July 29 Nancy Solomon The Long Beach Historical Society, located at 226 W. Penn St., will host
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he camp is different this year because we only have about 100 kids, when we usually have around 500. We’re also at Landing School, which is smaller, so we see each other more often than usual. We can’t go on as many trips as usual; we usually go on one or two a week. Instead a lot of places are coming to us. It is sad because a lot of the kids are returning campers and they know what it’s like, but we’re still able to go on one of our big trips, Adventureland, so I think a lot of kids are excited for that. We’re trying to do as much as we can at the school campsite. I think that because it’s a smaller amount of people, it’s almost more fun because you do see everybody every once in awhile. We still tried to keep the traditions going, like tie-dye day.
I think that kids are definitely happy to be coming back because it’s a place where they can hang out with their friends that’s not in a school setting, they can just play around and have fun. Especially after this crazy hectic year, I think that kids are so happy to interact with each other, and I think the counselors are, too. I know I missed camp, and other counselors did as well. It’s fun because you have a lot of the same kids every year and not getting to see them for a year is weird and you miss them. I think it’s good that we’re back and a lot of kids are having a great time just being able to interact with each other again. They get to hang out and just be kids again.
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ast year if Covid hadn’t hit it would have been my 50-year anniversary with the district. I’m a retired Locust Valley School District physical education teacher. I started working with the district’s rec program the summer after I graduated from Locust Valley High School. I really enjoyed it and it set me on my path to my career, which I’ve loved almost every minute of. Last year we didn’t have camp right after school got out like we usually do. When we did have it there were so many restrictions because of Covid. The kids couldn’t play on the equipment and we couldn’t take trips, which we can’t do now either. So, this year we brought things in, like a woman who will do yoga with the kids. I’m helping with all of the Covid paperwork. Covid forms need to be filled out and parents can’t come
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ast year when Covid hit it was challenging here. I had to keep the kids 6 feet apart and maintain all the Covid requirements. Kids don’t like to wear masks because it is hard to breath. I reasoned with them, telling them there is this virus going around that you don’t want to get or mess around with. They understood. They were 7 to 8 years old. The parents wanted them to wear masks too. Some parents even brought hand sanitizer to the camp, which we already had. Last year we played old fashioned games like Simon Says, anything that did not have touching. We have a playground here. We would have a small group of kids play on it and then sanitized it afterwards before the next group played. I never found all the sanitizing and precautions inconvenient. I
wanted the kids to have fun. My brother got Covid first and three of my family members ended up getting it including me. I didn’t go to work. I was dizzy and had an inability to eat but I didn’t lose my sense of taste or smell like other people. No one in my family that got it had to be hospitalized. I told the kids when I returned that I had had the virus. I told them that anyone could get it. We needed to be safe so we needed to follow the protocols. This year at the camp it is more lenient since there is the vaccine. I still try to keep the kids 6 feet apart and urge them to wear masks for their safety, which is optional. If a kid doesn’t wear a mask they stay 6 feet away and don’t stand in front of someone when talking to them.
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president of Georgica Green Ventures of Jericho, an affordable-housing developer, to a working session to inform council members what is involved in RAD conversions. Gallo has done some conversions, including one in Roslyn. John McNally, executive assistant to the city manger, said the authority does not need the council’s approval for the conversion. HUD must approve the authority’s conversion plan. Mike Cruz, the housing authority’s executive director, said he hoped to secure that approval by the end of the year. But the authority’s 2018 letter to residents has raised alarm among some of the more than 700 families who live in the public buildings, according to North Park Civic Association leaders. “They’re terrified,” said Anissa Moore, a vice president of the civic group and a former City Council member. James Hodge, chairman of the Martin Luther King Center, called for a meeting of building residents and authority and city officials to “thoroughly air” the proposals. “Is it good? Is it bad? The decision will affect the whole community,” Hodge said. “There should be a full conversation about this.” Some residents, Moore said, fear they will lose their apartments or their rents will be raised. The residents pay 30 percent of their income for public housing. Cruz, in an interview last week, said the change would not result in evictions or rent increases. He pointed to the 2018 letter, which stated: “In most cases, your rent will not change with the conversion from public housing to Section 8. In the rare event that your rent calculation would change (most commonly, when you are paying a ceiling rent), the increase would be phased in over time.” The letter also mentioned the possibility of temporari-
site to keep your rental assistance (provided that it is within a reasonable distance of your current home), but you still have a right to an assisted unit.” Warren Vegh, the authority’s board chairman, said, “We are moving to RAD.” He referred all other questions to Cruz. Cruz, who has been the authority’s executive director for six years, said the language in the letter was precautionary. “There will be no impact on residents,” he said in an interview in his office. “The [housing authority] board is positive on this. We are going through the process on this. We want to make sure it’s positive for our residents.” Cruz said the authority would begin the conversion slowly, with two of its buildings — one at 35 East Broadway and the other at 175 West Broadway. “We want to see how it works,” he said. Gallo said RAD is not always the solution for every public housing development. Residents, he said, typically express concerns about conversions. “This is their home,” he said. “This is where they live. This is where they eat dinner.” He said he brought tenants together to explain the program, which helped ease tension. Gwen O’Shea, president and chief executive officer of the Community Development Corporation of Long Island, a 48-year old organization that serves Long Island and the greater New York metropolitan area, applauded the authority’ plans. “RAD conversions are great,” O’Shea said. “This is a way for additional capital for [the] health and safety issue of residents.” O’Shea said, however, that she understood why residents might be concerned about RAD. “Whenever there’s change, it’s a natural perception to feel concern,” she noted.
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Charges may follow boater in foundering By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com
A New Jersey man aboard a 36-foot sailboat that foundered in the ocean off Long Beach Boulevard last week, causing an oil spill and the closing of some beaches, may face federal charges. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was evacuated from the vessel and transported to safety by Bay Constables, city officials said. They said that at about 2 pm July 13th, city of Long Beach first responders were alerted to a boat in distress near the Jetty in the ocean in the approximate area of Long Beach Boulevard. U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Jg Sarah Dupre, a spokeswoman for the Long Island area, said the vessel had become beached, but that high-tide had lifted it closer to the shoreline. The boat began filling with water and became submerged, Dupre said. Long Beach officials said a professional marine salvage company and city employees were successful in removing the sunken sailboat. An oil sheen and corresponding odor of diesel fuel were witnessed at approximately 8:00 pm that evening. Debris began washing ashore overnight, and posed a hazard to swimmers. Thorough the incident, the city said, beaches at Monroe, Long Beach, and Riverside Boulevards remain closed to sweep for debris. They have since re-opened. The city said the man aboard the boat at no time took the required steps to mark the vessel or to make arrangements to have it towed. Long Beach police commissioner Ron Walsh said the matter has been referred to the city corporation counsel for further action. John McNally, executive assistant to the Long Beach City Manager, said the city’s corporation council will be contacting the U.S. Attorney’s office about the matter.
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George Blatti, the former Franklin Square-based physician charged with five counts of second-degree murder in 2019 for overprescribing opioid to five drugaddicted patients who died between 2016 and 2018, was denied bail on June 23 by a Nassau County judge. Blatti, 75, who also sold prescriptions at a hotel in Rockille Centre, was remanded in March to Nassau County jail with no possibility of bail by the acting State Supreme Court Justice. At a bail hearing on June 23, Blatti’s defense attorney, Nancy Bartling, argued that the former physician is no longer a danger to the public because he is no longer able to prescribe medication. Bartling proposed bail of $250,000 or more, along with home confinement, electronic monitoring and passport surrender. “This is not a violent murderer with a rap sheet a mile long. This is a man who was a respected physician … and with no criminal record,” Bartling said, arguing that Blatti, the former physician who is originally from Malverne, had been overcharged. Blatti was charged with five counts of second-degree murder and 11 counts of reckless endangerment, as well as 22 counts of criminal sale of prescriptions for a controlled substance, six counts of second-degree forgery, two counts of first-
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GeorGe Blatti, charGed in March with five counts of second-degree murder, was denied bail on June 23 by a Nassau County judge. degree reckless endangerment, two counts of second-degree reckless endangerment and 22 counts of fourth-degree criminal diversion of prescription medications that he was previously charged with in November 2019. Throughout Blatti’s case, Nassau prosecutors have noted that Blatti is the first doctor to face second-degree murder charges in New York State under the theory of a defendant acting with depraved indifference to life. “He is a serial killer in our opinion,” said former Nassau County DA Madeline
Singas in March. “His prescription pad was as deadly as any lethal weapon.” Blatti formerly practiced from a makeshift office inside what was once a Franklin Square RadioShack that still contained merchandise racks on the walls and outdoor store signage. Then, when Blatti lost access to that space in 2019, he began prescribing medications from the parking lot of a Rockville Centre hotel he was living in at that time. When the Nassau County Police Department’s Asset Forfeiture and Intelligence Unit began investigating opioid
overdoses in August 2018, it found that several individuals had obtained prescriptions from Blatti, then a general practitioner with no specialized training in pain management, Singas said in March. Four other patients died under the care of Blatti, who is originally from Malverne; his victims were residents of Valley Stream, Hempstead and Floral Park, according to prosecutors. “If his drug-addicted patient asked for more drugs, he simply wrote them more scripts,” Singas said at a news conference, alleging that this practice led to the premature deaths of Sabatasso, Michael Kinzer, Robert Mielinis, Sean Quigley and Diane Woodring. “They’re our neighbors, they’re our family, they’re our loved ones,” Singas said of the five victims. Blatti prescribed his patients a “staggering amount of opioids,” Singas said, adding that “no amount of willpower could overcome” these drugs. Blatti pleaded not guilty to the charges –second-degree murder and reckless endangerment – brought against him in March. The Nassau County district attorney’s office has been investigating whether Blatti’s prescriptions led to further deaths. He faces 25 years to life in prison. Blatti’s attorney Bartling, who said at Wednesday’s hearing that “The facts do not support a murder charge here by any means,” said that Blatti intends to see his case through to a trial.
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Here are some headlines and brief excerpts of articles on the impact of climate change in the U.S. from July 9 to 11. ■ “Flood in New York’s Subway Points to Problems of Future,” July 9: “When fastmoving storms flooded parts of New York City’s vast subway system on Thursday, they stranded some rush-hour commuters and underscored just how vulnerable the city’s underground transportation lifeline is to water. Even before the latest deluge, the centuryold subway had a longstanding water problem that required work crews to be routinely dispatched to plug leaks.
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and endangered laborers in fields and warehouses. Excessive heat warnings were in effect across inland California and the Southwest through the weekend, and the National Weather Service predicted that temperatures would approach an all-time high by Saturday in Las Vegas. A high of at least 130 degrees — which would be one of the highest temperatures reliably recorded on earth — was forecast for Death Valley.”
here’s been no shortage of sobering environmental news in recent weeks.
“Bored through layers of rock, the subway system snakes through stopped-up natural springs and is surrounded by the groundwater that runs beneath the city. In fact, about 14 million gallons of water are pumped out of the system on a dry day. But now, the subway’s water woes are likely to get worse as more extreme rains become increasingly common with the changing climate.” ■ “Heat Warnings and Worries About Workers as the West Swelters Again,” July 10: “Western states braced for another extreme spike in temperatures this weekend after a recent heat wave in Oregon and Washington State killed nearly 200 people
■ “It’s Not Just the Days. Nights Are Sultrier, and Deadlier,” July 10: “Last month was the hottest June on record in North America, with more than 1,200 daily temperature records broken in the final week alone. But overlooked in much of the coverage were an even greater number of daily records set by a different — and potentially more dangerous — measure of extreme heat: overnight temperatures. On average, nights are warming faster than days across most of the United States, according to the 2018 National Climate Assessment Report. It’s part of a global trend that’s being fueled by climate change.” ■ “Water Gives Little Shelter as Tide Pools Turn to Stew,” July 10: “Dead mussels and clams coated rocks in the Pacific Northwest, their shells gaping open as if they’d been boiled. Sea stars were baked to death.
Sockeye salmon swam sluggishly in an overheated Washington river, prompting wildlife officials to truck them to cooler areas. The combination of extraordinary heat and drought that hit the Western United States and Canada over the past two weeks has killed hundreds of millions of marine animals and continues to threaten untold species in freshwater, according to a preliminary estimate and interviews with scientists.” ■ “A Battle Between a Great City and a Great Lake,” July 11: “Chicago is built on a shaky prospect — the idea that the swamp that was drained will stay tamed and that Lake Michigan’s shoreline will remain in essentially the same place it’s been for the past 300 years. The lake may have other plans. Climate change has started pushing Lake Michigan’s water levels toward uncharted territory as patterns of rain, snowfall and evaporation are transformed by the warming world. The lake’s highwater cycles are threatening to get higher; the lows lower. Already, the swings between the two show signs of happening faster than any time in recorded history.” Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies.
Humble pie is back on the White House menu
e’re in the midst of a global reset in the wake of a pandemic that has humbled us all, reminding us how quickly a microscopic virus can send us hurtling off the rails. We feel it. We know this new humility. I’ve been thinking about the appeal of public humility when it is demonstrated by leaders and how rare a quality it is. Recently, we endured four years of the least humble president imaginable. Never have so many arrogant and RANDI narcissistic personKREISS alities gathered under one tent. We experienced a scorching drought of humility as the White House became ground zero for galloping egocentricity and cultish hero worship. Now humble pie is back on the White House menu, with Jill and Joe Biden in residence. Every politician has some ego; even Abraham Lincoln, born in a one-room log cabin, somehow developed the self-confidence, ambition and political moxie to maneuver himself into the White House as our 16th president. I mention Abe because he is thought to be our must humble presi-
dent. President Biden seems humble enough. Observers say that the early, devastating personal losses of his wife and daughter curbed the usual hubris that comes with a political life. The death of his son Beau further tested his mettle. Biden is a PB&J, Amtrakriding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable, a welcome attribute in a fractured culture. Humility in public life is rare. Ours is a culture that celebrates the wolves of Wall Street and sports and entertainment predators who claw their way to the top and then shout their success from the high ground. “Me, me, me! Look at me!” Winning at all costs — at any cost — still gets points. Humility, defined as a sense of modesty and self-effacement, is a necessary but disappearing value. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits. Acknowledge and watch your habits, for they shall become your values. Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny.” It’s a long and winding road from Gan-
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dhi to Trump and his bragging, lying and chest thumping, from the $51,000 jacket Melania wore to Rome, from Ivanka taking a seat at the G20 table, to Trump throwing around presidential power like a Frisbee. The hot shots at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. evinced no trace of humility or self-awareness or compassion. The deception of downplaying the coronavirus pandemic while lining up for their own vaccinations was galling, part of a pervasive sense of entitlement. Jack Zenger, a contributor to Forbes magazine, wrote a piece about the difference between humble and egocentric leaders. He summarized research he had published in the Harvard Business Review. He said of the study, “Surprisingly, the most effective leaders consistently under-rated themselves. The more they underestimated their abilities, the more effective they were perceived to be as leaders. We assume this is caused by a combination of humility, high personal standards and a continual striving to be better.” According to the American Psychological Association, humility creates a sense of “we-ness” in relationships. Being humble means being able to form cooperative alliances — a crucial component in strengthening connections, according to a Huffing-
iden is a PB&J, Amtrak-riding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable.
ton Post story. “Of any communal endeavor, whether it’s a business, a family or an athletic team, humility can make those relationships better,” the article states. The Dalai Lama said of humility, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. . . . the spiritual qualities of love and compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, humility and so on are indispensable.” Weighing in on the id, or anti-humility force in human nature, Sigmund Freud described it as the personality component made up of unconscious psychic energy that works to satisfy basic urges, needs and desires. The id operates based on the pleasure principle, which demands immediate gratification of needs. Hello, Former President. What could be more id-ish than compulsively tweeting your uncensored thoughts out to the world? Humility is knowing you don’t have it all together. It is raising up others, taking responsibility for your actions and feeling gratitude for success. Observe the president as he fights for the underserved and the overburdened. Observe the Bidens as they meet and comfort the sick, the bereaved and the broken people in America. I see two grown-ups who bring humility to their work and their life. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
LONG BEACH HERALD — July 22, 2021
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It’s time to address safety on the Southern State
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or many years, the Southern State Parkway has been known as one of the most dangerous thoroughfares in Nassau County, with the 10-mile stretch between Exit 17, in Malverne, and Exit 32, in Farmingdale, even gaining the nickname “Blood Alley.” Traffic congestion near areas such as the Southern State’s Eagle Avenue exit, in West Hempstead, has also been of concern to residents. Another issue that has arisen recently is the unkempt condition of the highway. From broken lighting to car parts and other debris, the Southern State has become something of an obstacle course, while several lights need fixing. In recent years, there have been discussions among state officials about the possibility of introducing new technologies that could be used along the most dangerous sections of the road, which runs from
the Cross Island Parkway, on the QueensNassau border, to the Sagtikos State Parkway, in Suffolk County. They are looking to collaborate with the Department of Transportation and law enforcement to make the infrastructure changes and identify the specific types of technology that can be used to reduce accidents. Although the DOT conducted a study on the parkway’s safety issues in March, not all of the results have been shared with legislators. While it is encouraging to see that concerns about the parkway are being aired, it’s time to see some real action. The Herald has reported on the dangers of the Southern State many times. In the most notable accident in recent years, an eastbound commercial charter bus slammed into the Eagle Avenue overpass at Exit 18 in April 2018. Six people were seriously
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n alarm bell sounded last weekend: The number of New Yorkers recently diagnosed with Covid-19 surged past 1,000 on Saturday for the first time since May. That was a warning sign that people should heed. Coronavirus case counts are on the rise again, and it’s up to all of us, collectively, to control the spread of this potentially deadly virus. Foremost, that means getting vaccinated. As of last weekend, just over 80 percent of Nassau County residents had received at least one dose of a vaccine. That’s high by most all standards. It’s not high enough, however. That still leaves 20 percent of the county population — more than 271,000 people —
who are yet to be vaccinated. That’s a lot of people among whom the delta variant of the coronavirus can spread, and we know it’s moving rapidly among the unvaccinated. With easy availability of the vaccine, and its efficacy and safety widely proven, we have to ask: If you’re not vaccinated, what in the world are you waiting for? Why not receive this free inoculation? It could be a matter of life and death for you. At the same time, it’s about restoring normalcy and fully reopening our economy. Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted most Covid-19 restrictions — including maskwearing — on June 23, it would be easy to assume the pandemic is over. It’s not. The
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hurt and were rushed to area hospitals, and three dozen suffered minor injuries. At a height of just 7 feet 7 seven inches, the Eagle Avenue bridge has one of the lowest clearances of any structure on a Long Island parkway. There have not been many changes to the parkway since it opened in 1927. The configuration of exit and entrance ramps, and their corresponding signage, has made the road one of the deadliest highways on Long Island. A 2016 study by the DOT found that in one five-year span, there were over 10,500 accidents on the Southern State, over 3,000 of which involved injury, and 32 were fatal. It seems that the parkway’s conditions have only gotten worse. Let’s hope it doesn’t take another major accident to spark the push for immediate changes on an outdated and treacherous roadway.
Appreciating the boardwalk To the Editor: I am writing to express my appreciation for the relaxed enforcement of Long Beach boardwalk rules. It is very heartwarming to see so many people these days enjoying the boardwalk on skateboards and scooters, not to mention the motorized ones. I can see how exhilarating it is to have the wind blowing through your hair as you zip down the centerline of the boardwalk on your electric bicycle. It is also nice to see the countless people with big smiles on their faces walking their dogs on the boardwalk in the beautiful weather. I will surmise that relaxing enforcement of boardwalk rules may be because chasing the electric scooters, skateboards and bikes proved to be too challenging for the auxiliary foot patrols. But the increased enjoyment of the boardwalk by so many more people has certainly eclipsed any inconvenience to those who are fearful of dogs or motorized vehicles.
coronavirus still clearly lurks among us, as demonstrated by the steadily increasing infection rate. In terms of the case count, we’re now about where we were last summer. With the infection rate hovering just above 1 percent, it’s true that the chance of getting infected is low at the moment. We must keep in mind, however, what happened after last summer’s lull in infections. The virus returned in late fall and winter with a vengeance. We could very well see the same scenario play out this year among the unvaccinated. So, we’ll say it again: If you haven’t gotten a shot, do it now. Don’t dither. Don’t procrastinate. Just do it.
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workers are essential workers in frontfter my June 17-23 column, “The line service-industry jobs, compared with census is a wealth of enlightenjust 16 percent of non-Hispanic whites. ing information,” was pubThese front-line jobs were among the lished, I got to talking with my first to be cut last year. Overall, Black and friend Carly Hurdle about how fertility Hispanic unemployment is double that of rates are affected by race, according to whites, a gap that has persisted since data census data reported by the Long Island by race were first reported in 1972. When Association. Even before the pandemic, you look closely at economic Black and Hispanic families insecurity, including student were having fewer babies than debt, graduating in a receswhite families. sion and the inability to afford Carly was a student at Adela home, parenthood is viewed phi University while I was as an expense to be deferred. president. She said that a The consequences of a number of her married Black resulting population decline friends have little desire to are manifold for our country bring children into this world and region. With a decline, the because of the mental, physihigher ratio of retirees to new cal and emotional abuse to roBert A. graduates means that funding which they would be subjectfor pensions and health care ed. At the same time, the sCott will likely mean less support maternal mortality rate is sigfor education. With a decline, nificantly higher for Blacks and without a smart immigrathan it is for whites. And tion policy, we need to be concerned about Black babies are more than three times who will start new businesses and who more likely to die in a neonatal intensive will staff existing ones. Who will run for care unit. Consequently, life expectancy is school boards, town councils and other significantly lower than it is for whites. With this as background, we decided to civic offices? Who will become the scientists and engineers so essential for our explore the issues further. Racial health disparities were laid bare by the coronavi- region’s economic well-being? Who will create the art and music that will inspire rus pandemic. On Long Island, three us? Who will study the past to expose its Black people died of Covid-19 for every lessons? white person, even though Blacks make A New York Times survey states, “This up only 11 percent of the population. One generation is as likely as not to earn less cause: 49 percent of Black and Hispanic
than their parents. Among people who did who attended schools with better funding.” These factors also affect parenting not plan to have children, 23 percent said it was because they were worried about decisions, because people know that their the economy. A third said they couldn’t children, especially sons, will be faced afford child care, 24 percent said they with racism and stress, both of which can couldn’t afford a house and 13 percent result in academic, behavioral and health cited student debt.” Among communities problems. of color, such apprehensions are exacerAs if these stresses weren’t enough, bated because of job and Black mothers wonder if their housing discrimination, and a children will have clean water fear of poverty. to bathe in and drink in 20 According to the Syossetyears. They are concerned based Erase Racism, as well about air quality and food as surveys elsewhere, housing safety as well as the political discrimination and racial segclimate that seems to grow regation not only affect increasingly contentious. employment prospects, housThe truth is that racism is a ing, wealth accumulation and public health issue. Babies intergenerational wealth have rights, and we need them CArLY transfer, but also employment for our nation’s economic and prospects and schooling for cultural security. Other counHUrDLe children. One result is that tries support child care promajority Black and Hispanic grams to help reverse declinschools have 37 percent fewer ing fertility rates. We can Advanced Placement and International address the birth dearth by advancing Baccalaureate courses than in 70 to 90 opportunities for employment, housing, percent white schools. Additionally, the health care and child care for all, and by remote learning offered by schools during confronting and defeating persistent and the pandemic put a spotlight on unequal institutional racism. It just makes sense. access to Wi-Fi, bandwidth and computYes, Black lives matter. If we don’t sucing equipment. ceed in making progress in creating a Erase Racism also reports that “when more equitable society, we will all suffer. students are blocked from more challenging classes and other educational resourc- Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adeles, they face added challenges in pursuing phi University. Carly Hurdle is CEO of higher education relative to their peers Blaq Gurl Moves.
Letters I will remain confident that the powers that be have run an algorithm diminishing the likelihood of any possible injuries in favor of the increased business revenue that the free use of the boardwalk will certainly produce. RICHARd BURkE Long Beach
How seniors can protect against scammers To the Editor: Each year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud or confidence schemes. Savvy criminals gain their targets’ trust by communicating with them via computer, phone and mail. If you or your loved one have been scammed or are concerned that you might be the target of a scam, don’t be afraid to talk about it with someone you trust. Seek help, because doing nothing could have huge financial consequences. The top five senior scams include: ■ Government impostor scams: Callers pose as employees of the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration or Medicare and threaten arrest or prosecution unless you agree to provide funds or other payments immediately. ■ Grandparent scams: A caller says something like, “Hi, Grandma/Grandpa, do you know who this is?” When the unsuspecting grandparent guesses the name of the grandchild, the scammer assumes the fake identity. The fake grandchild then asks for
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money to solve some unexpected financial problem (overdue rent, car repairs, jail bond) and will beg the grandparent not to tell anyone. ■ Medicare/health insurance scams: Perpetrators may pose as Medicare representatives to get you to give them personal information, or they will provide bogus services for elderly people at makeshift mobile clinics, then bill Medicare and pocket the money. ■ Computer tech support scams: A pop-up message appears on a computer or phone, telling you that your device is compromised and needs fixing. When you call the support number for help, the scammer may either request remote access to your computer and/or that you pay a fee to have it repaired. ■ Phishing scams: These usually involve emails or text messages that look like they’re from a company you know or trust, like a familiar bank, credit card company or online store. Phishing emails or texts request personal information, such as a login or Social Security number to verify your account, or ask that you update your credit card payment. That information is then used to steal your personal and financial information. If you believe you have encountered an attempted scam, or if you become a scam victim, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All callers remain anonymous. You can also report scams to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District
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