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Elected leaders push for wind farms in region environmentalists said, is way behind Europe in the development of wind power. “I’m callMembers of Congress, envi- ing on the DOI to designate ronmental activists and Long fixed wind energy areas,” Rice Beach leaders on Wednesday said, “and to hold lease auctions called on the federal Depart- before the end of 2020.” ment of the Interior to desig“It’s my opinion that this nate “wind energy areas” in the administration has expressed New York Bight — a wide swath suppor t” for the of ocean that coal industry, Rice includes Long said, adding, “New Island — so that York can’t wait” wind turbines can much longer for the finally be erected in wind-power desigthe region. nation. “These The ef fort is delays have been being led by U.S. unacceptable.” Rep. Kathleen Rice, KAThlEEN RiCE Rice said she was who said the Interi- U.S. Rep. sending a letter or Department was with bipartisan supposed to have backing to Interior made the designation in 2019, Secretary David Bernhardt callbut failed to do so. ing for the designations to be Rice and others spoke on the made as quickly as possible. She boardwalk, at National Boule- said she was joined in the effort vard. by other members of the state Rice said that New York state c o n g re s s i o n a l d e l e g at i o n , approved a Climate Leadership including Republican Tom Reed and Protection Act last year, and Democrats Tom Suozzi, which she called “a legally bind- Jerry Nadler, Nydia Velázquez, ing document” to provide the Eliot Engel, Adriano Espaillat, state with 9,000 megawatts of Paul Tonko, Gregory Meeks, energy by 2035. That, she said, Yvette Clarke, Grace Meng and would be enough to power six Max Rose. million homes. But to do that, Adrienne Esposito, director wind turbines are needed. of the Citizens Campaign for The United States, Rice and Continued on page 9

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hese delays have been unacceptable.

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last day of Malibu Camp Staff and kids celebrated the last day of Malibu Beach camp on Aug. 21.

Nassau IDA gives thumbs-up to Superblock project By JAMES BERNSTEiN jbernstein@liherald.com

After nearly 40 years of fits and starts, a project to build condominiums and rentals units on Long Beach’s Superblock — one of the largest real estate developments in the city’s history — was finally approved Tuesday night. Nassau County economic development officials unani-

mously approved the $300 million deal with the Garden City developer Engel Bur man — which includes a 25-year, $52 million tax abatement — after a twoand-a-half-hour-long virtual board meeting. At the end of a lengthy public-comment period, in which county Industrial Development Agency board members and residents shared their opinions, IDA Chairman Richard Kessel said, “I am

thrilled that we got to this point. “This is one of the most important projects the IDA has ever done,” Kessel added. “It will eliminate an eyesore in the city of Long Beach and eliminate the possibility of a lawsuit” by iStar, a Manhattan developer that failed to reach an agreement with the city to build on the site and has sued the city for lack of Continued on page 5

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August 27, 2020 — LONG BEACH HERALD

Town forms ‘Graffiti Watch Task Force’

LONG BEACH HERALD — August 27, 2020

Hempstead Town Supervisor Donald Clavin joined Councilman Christopher Carini in announcing the rollout of a new “Graffiti Watch Task Force,” a local grassroots organization providing residents within the 5th Councilmanic District a voice in the identification and eradication of graffiti-induced blight. Carini organized the group after he was alerted to an uptick in graffiti instances across the township’s southeast corner. “I was elected as councilman in order to maintain our excellent quality of life here in Hempstead Town’s 5th Councilmanic District, and that includes fighting the recent uptick in vandalism tied to instances of illegal graffiti,” Carini said. “I am elated to have the support of the community in this endeavor along with many local leaders who have stepped forward to volunteer their time in the fight to preserve the town we know and love.” In seeking to organize a task force capable of tackling such a pressing issue, Carini sought local leaders with deep roots in the Town of Hempstead who represent a diverse array of backgrounds, including civic, religious and business community leaders. As a first major proposal, Clavin and Carini announced the rollout of a new email address for community members to report instances of graffiti to the township for cleaning: stopgraffiti@tohmail. org. “This is an opportunity for all people of goodwill to come together in our mission to preserve the communities we call home,” Carini said. “We’ve already hit the ground running in our mission to fight for our hometown, and I look forward to continuing that mission as we move forward.” Carini’s task force members include:

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ToWn Board MeMBerS recently gathered at Newbridge Road Elementary School in Bellmore to condemn spates of graffiti found throughout the township. From left are District Clerk Kate Murray, Sr. Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Chris Carini, Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Dennis Dunne and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll. ■ Chris Schnieder (Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association)

of the Bellmores)

■ Curt Schmidt (Seaford Chamber of Commerce)

■ Joe Baker and Fred Jones (South Merrick Community Civic Association)

■ Roberta Grogan (Seaford Harbor Civic Association)

Freeport

Wantagh ■ Kurt Faraczek (Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association) ■ Marilynne Rich and Karen Lofgren (Wantagh Chamber of Commerce)

Bellmore

■ Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads

Town-wide

■ Ameer Benno (Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council)

■ Gary Hudes, former Hempstead Town Councilman

■ Eileen Casazza and Alison Frankel (South Bellmore Civic Association)

Seaford

■ Jim Spohrer (Chamber of Commerce

Merrick

■ Ben Jackson and Jenn Jerome (Freeport Chamber of Commerce)

Baldwin ■ John Cools (Town of Hempstead Sanitary District #2) ■ Erick Mahler (Baldwin Chamber of Commerce) Carini was tapped to spearhead the township’s anti-graffiti effort due to his previous leadership in local civic groups and decades-long service as a police officer. “America’s largest township is incredibly lucky to have a devoted public servant in the form of Councilman Christopher

Carini,” Clavin said. “Between his storied career in law enforcement, service as a civic leader and history of always getting the job done, I can think of no better person to take the lead on tackling this issue.” Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., is also a member of the task force — his district was recently subjected to multiple instances of anti-police graffiti. He echoed the sentiment expressed by Clavin and praised Carini for his efforts to protect Hempstead Town’s quality of life. “I am glad to have the opportunity to join Councilman Carini and members of the community in working to prevent graffiti-related vandalism in our area,” Dunne said. “This task force provides a framework for residents and township officials to work together in our shared goal of protecting our hometown.” Provided by the Town of Hempstead; compiled by Alyssa Seidman.

Battling anti-Semitism through sports By JeFFreY BeSSen jbessen@liherald.com

Last year in New York City there were 428 felony level hate crimes and more than half of that number – 242 – targeted Jewish people, according to NYPD official crime statistics. Anti-Semitism has risen in the past few years because of a few reasons ranging from an increase of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses to social media giving voice to much hate speech. Anti-Semitism, like any ethnic or racial hatred, most likely will not be eradicated. However, there is one place that makes an attempt to at least reduce the hate: the world of sports. Through the Jewish Sports Heritage Association’s summer 2020 journal – a collection of articles on Jews in athletics and how they have comported themselves – the idea is to continue a dialogue that began at a 2019 Fordham University symposium said Alan Freedman, the association’s director.

Growing up in Mount Vernon, which at the time was heavily Italian, Freedman said that he and other Jewish boys were not expected to excel in sports. “We took a lot of flack as Jewish kids don’t play sports,” he said. “Then we went out and played as well or better. I think that with more and more people becoming educated Jewish guys and gals face less anti-Semitism.” He noted the concept behind the association: “We use sports as the way to show all people, religious and ethnic groups we that are all similar,” adding the hope is to break down stereotypes. The journal was unveiled on the heels of a few very publicized incidents, including NFL player DeSean Jackson sharing a series of anti-Semitic Instagram posts. Jackson was fined by his team, the Philadelphia Eagles, and issued an apology. Freedman noted that it is incidents like this that could be a teaching moment, especially as Black voices such as Jemele Hill and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar took Jackson to task.

History professor Jeffrey Gurock, wrote the article “Sports As A Safe Place for American Jews” pointed to the NCAA Division III Skyline Conference that shows tolerance for the needs of Yeshiva University, where Gurock teaches and served as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Sports teams at Yeshiva, especially the basketball teams, are not scheduled for Friday night or Saturday day games because of Shabbos. He noted that when Hatikvah, the Israel national anthem is played in addition to the U.S. anthem both teams and the referees stand at attention. “Unfortunately, the tolerance officially mandated by the NCAA and locally by Skyline cannot be duplicated internationally,” Gurock said, adding that the NCAA at D-1, also makes religious exceptions for the Mormons attending Brigham Young University, while pointing to the intolerance shown to Israel by the global sports associations. “For all of the problems around us Jews should fight against anti-Semitism,

the fact is that at the end we are blessed to live in a culturally pluralistic society,” he added. In “Sticking It to Anti-Semitism,” Robert Wechsler, a retired sports editor, recounts the story of Larry Zeidel, at one time the only Jewish player in the NHL and his battle for respect as both a player and a person. “Jewish participation in the NHL didn't pick up until the late 1980s, so I’s difficult to gauge if Zeidel’s toughness earned him the respect of other players,” Wechsler said. He said that compared to years ago there is much less anti-Semitism in contemporary team sports. “With the diversity of players on modern-day teams, anti-Semitism from opposing players doesn’t seem to be much of a problem, at least according to the players I’ve talked to or read about,” he said. “Of course, there will probably always be a Billy Martin or two to deal with.” Martin, a major league baseball player and manager, supposedly told racist jokes.

August 27, 2020 — LONG BEACH HERALD

events and activities

community update Ongoing

Friday, August 28

Tuesday, Sept 1

Library Board Meeting

Chair Yoga

Board of Education 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.

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.

The Board of Education at 5:30 p.m. for a regular meeting. Agendas will be posted online at www. lbeach.org

Saturday, August 29

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Gaming Hour

Farmers Market The Kennedy Plaza Farmers Market will be held in front of City Hall, 1 W. Chester St. It will be open Saturdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, visit ligreenmarket.org.

Beach passes on sale Beach passes are on sale at the Recreation Center gazebo. For more information, call (516) 4311021. Lifeguards will be on duty between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. The beach park will be open daily June 27 through Labor Day. Non-resident beach passes will not be sold or accepted from Thursay to Sunday.

Thursday, August 27 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.

Zoning Board Meeting City Hall, 1 W. Chester St. Live streams of meetings available at www.longbeachny.gov.The virtual meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Family Poetry with Miss Nicole Join Miss Nicole for family poetry night. Brin your paper, pen and imagination. he 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.

Yoga for Health & a Peaceful Mind with Stephanie Durso 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.

Monday, August 31 Strength Training & Ab Conditioning with Pat Cappeto This challenging workout is for active adults looking for a full-body workout. We will target multiple muscle groups, from your arms and abs to your calves and thighs. Improve functional activity for daily living by increasing your muscular strength, endurance, and range of motion. The virtual event will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Zoom,

Long Beach Writers’ Circle If you’re a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join the library’s Writers’ Circle on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. visit the Long Beach Library’s website www. longbeachlibrary.org for more information. more information.

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City Council Meeting City Hall, 1 W. Chester St. Live streams of meetings available at www.longbeachny.gov.The virtual meeting starts at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 2 Do you have Nintendo Switch Online? Do you have Super Smash Bros. Ultimate? Then come join Tanya and Tom for online play in “The Library” arena. Just e-mail your friend code to tsuarezmatos@longbeachlibrary.org Must have Nintendo Switch Online access and the game Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The virtual event will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m.. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

West End Book Club Join Library Trustee Gemma Tansey in the September online book discussion of The 100-Year Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared by Jonas Jonasson. 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.

Friday, Sept. 4 Youth Drawing Club Grab some pencils, pens, paper,markers or crayons and join Miss Tanya on Zoom. 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.

Monday, Sept. 7

no YFS Holiday Care and LB Buses will be running on a holiday schedule. There is no sanitation pick up.

Tuesday, Sept 8 Long Beach Memories: A Pictorial History & Discussion Join us for a Pictorial History of Long Beach every Tuesday at 2PM with Eileen Pollis, librarian & lifelong resident of Long Beach. Take an extensive tour of our beautiful city through the Library’s gallery of photos and Local History Collection. The virtual event will take place from 2-2:45 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www. longbeachlibrary.org for more information.

Friday, Sept. 11 9/11 Remembrance Event

City Officials, Clergy from the community and Long Beach Veterans will gather to take a moment to remember those lives lost on 9/11. The Remembrance Gathering will take place at 8:00 am at the Recreation Center Parking Lot overlooking the bay. All are welcome to attend.

9/11 Ceremony

Legislator Ford will hold a 9-11 Ceremony service at the Virginia Avenue Garden at 11 a.m. All are welcome to attend.

9/11 Memorial

At 7:30 p.m., the Long Beach Fire department will hold a ceremony on West Park Avenue at Lafayette Blvd to pay tribute to the victims and honor the first responders.

Monday, Sept. 14 Long Beach Writers’ Circle If you’re a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join the library’s Writers’ Circle on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. visit the Long Beach Library’s website www. longbeachlibrary.org for more information. more information.

Labor Day

City Hall, the Recreation Center, Ice Arena, Magnolia Senior Center and the YFS Day Care will be closed in observance of Labor Day. There will be

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Objections are overridden by need for revenue support. “I know it’s not perfect,” Kessel. “I know there are questions. There always will be.” He said he would form a committee made up of IDA board members, members of the public and Long Beach officials to monitor the project’s progress. Kessel said he would be a member of the committee, and that its creation would not be “a reflection on the developer,” but rather something the IDA routinely does. The IDA board’s approval came after a hybrid public hearing last week, part in-person and part virtual. Some participants said they opposed the project because they objected to Engel Burman’s receiving tax breaks. Others, many of them members of trade unions, said they backed the project because the financially troubled city needs jobs, and they need work. IDA board member Tim Williams, who had raised questions about the “math” of the project, saying he did not see how the figures would work out the way the developer had explained, nevertheless voted in favor. “It would be irresponsible for anyone to say they did not have a chance to comment on the proposal,” Williams said. IDA board member Amy Flores said, “The project is a step in the right direc-

tion for Long Beach. This piece of land were razed in the 1960s. The city took has been barren. This is going to bring over the property in the 1980s, and sold it light to this land.” to the Haberman family, developers who But Roy Lester, a former president of planned to construct high-rise residenthe Long Beach Board of Education and tial towers. an attorney in the city, objected strenuThe idea went nowhere. In the 1990s, ously to the deal’s payment Long Beach — which had in lieu of taxes, or PILOT, long considered the site an agreement. “You focus on eyesore in a city that was the buildings,” he told the struggling to rebuild its board. “We focus on the image, bruised by the presPILOT. This is a luxury ence of run-down group building. Developers are homes for discharged psychomping at the bit to build chiatric patients — issued a on the beach. Yet this develrequest for proposals. City oper needs a PILOT.” officials hoped to hire a Engel Burman said the developer to build a hotel, a project would not be ecocatering hall, a convention nomically feasible if it did RichaRd center, a restaurant and an not include the PILOT. assisted-living facility. Kessel Kessel noted that the But those plans, too, Chairman, agreement would not raise failed to materialize. taxes for residents. He and Nassau County IDA The Manhattan developer other IDA officials said that iStar proposed luxury apartLong Beach would benefit ment buildin gs for the from the taxes the developer would pay Superblock two years ago. IStar asked over 25 years. for tax breaks of up to $129 million, but What to do with the Superblock, six its requests were denied twice by the acres of what is now an empty field county IDA. IStar filed a $100 million strewn with rocks, sand and weeds off lawsuit against the city, claiming that the beachfront, has been a lingering Long Beach failed to support its bid for question for Long Beach for the past 40 the tax breaks. The city filed a motion to years. The land was once home to gar- dismiss the lawsuit. den apartments and a bowling alley, but Then, a year ago, Engel Burman, one those buildings fell into disrepair and of Long Island’s largest developers,

his is one of the most important projects the IDA has ever done.

announced plans to purchase the Superblock site from iStar Financial. Engel Burman has a history in Long Beach. A decade ago, it built the Aqua, an eight-story, 36-unit condo building with expansive ocean views. The complex has an indoor pool, a fitness room, an oceanfront clubroom and a concierge. Engel Burman began a low-key campaign to build support for the Superblock project, holding a series of meetings with residents, Chamber of Commerce leaders and city officials. But the developer ran into resistance to the tax breaks it wanted. So Engel Burman proposed significant changes to its plan to build hundreds of condos and apartments, in the hope of making it more palatable to the City Council. It initially asked for a PILOT of 30 years. Then, seeking to pacify critics, it reduced the time frame to 25 years. Engel Burman has also proposed that 12 percent of the apartment units be set aside as affordable housing, up from 10 percent. In all, Engel Burman plans to build 200 condominiums and 238 apartments, along with a 1,000-space parking garage and some 6,500 square feet of restaurant and retail space. Under the PILOT program, the developer will pay $1.2 million in taxes in the first year, with increases up to $6.8 million after 25 years.

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Inside LI panel addresses return to college By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

Higher education officials across Nassau County have been tasked with creating plans that balance health and safety and quality education for students returning to campus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although Covid-19 numbers are at their lowest since March, health experts say colle ges must be vigilant and enforce strict guidelines in their reopening plans. On Aug. 21, Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, hosted its second virtual panel discussion on topics related to “new normals” in different aspects of life. It featured several leaders in higher education to discuss their paths to a safe and productive fall semester. The 45-minute webinar included panelists Dr. James Lentini, president of Molloy College; Dr. Christine Riordan, president of Adelphi College; Dr. Gabrielle St. Léger, assistant vice president and dean of students at Hofstra University; and Dr. Jermaine Williams, president of Nassau Community College. Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, also joined to offer a medical perspective on how to open colleges and universities safely. Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, was the moderator. “It’s almost like opening a mini-city,” Riordan remarked about starting classes on a college campus. “We have to abide not only by the higher education guidelines, but by all of the other guidelines that may pertain to some of the things that we have on campuses — we have hotels with our residence halls, restaurants with our dining facilities, day-care centers, transportation systems, sports teams, religious organizations [and] retail with our bookstores.” Riordan said colleges worked together, and with state and county health officials, to develop plans that adhere to

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Several leaderS in higher education, as well as one medical professional, spoke about reopening colleges amid a pandemic during a Inside LI webinar, part of an ongoing series. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention guidelines. At the same time, college presidents want to uphold high standards of education. At Nassau Community College, the state’s largest community college, 93 percent of classes will be online. This will leave around 300 to 400 students on campus at any given time, which Wiliams called an “extreme drop from where we’d normally be.” Williams said the college is “providing the same high-caliber education whether you’re in the classroom or taking a remote course.” At Molloy, Lentini said students would receive a quality education, despite altering the mode of instruc-

tion. He said professors have been trained and retrained in remote teaching skills. “It’s not like in the spring where we had to turn on a dime,” he said. “This time we had time to do it.” Aside from instruction, students attend college for the social experiences, many of which will be lost this semester because colleges cannot hold large gatherings. St. Léger noted that telling students, “No, we can’t do that,” would be difficult but necessary. Hofstra staggered move-ins for more than 2,000 resident students, St. Léger said. The university is also launching educational campaigns to provide positive reinforcement of safety measures, such as mask wearing, social distancing

and avoiding large gatherings. Student ambassadors, who normally hold social events, will now be tasked with helping to enforce those measures on campus. “I want students to understand their impact on the campus, on their suitemates, on their classroom community,” St. Léger said “We need our students to understand their individual role.” Each panelist said that if their own children were college students, they would feel comfortable sending them away to college given the universities’ thorough plans. “I’m very impressed by the plans that all of the colleges have talked about,” Glatt said, while recognizing that no plan will be perfect. “I do think it’s important to have students go to college in person, however, with significant restrictions. That’s how we are going to defeat this until there is a practical vaccine available and distributed.” He noted that a vaccine will not impact this semester of college because it will not be widely available until sometime in 2021. Colleges thus must be vigilant in monitoring the health of students and faculty and acting quickly if a Covid-19 case were to arise. Colleges are requiring resident students to test negative before moving into residence halls. They are also requiring commuter students to conduct health screenings and fill out a health form before attending classes each day. Molloy has a contactless temperature-reading kiosk outside every building. Using face recognition, it scans people as they come in, takes their temperature and records it under their student or faculty identification, Lentini said. “I’m hopeful that if, in general, society takes this seriously,” Glatt said, “... we can have a close-to-normal educational program.” InsideLI’s next virtual panel, “Why The Residential Real Estate Market Is So Hot,” will be Thursday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. Register at liherald.com/insideli9-3.

RichnerLive webinar to explore fast-moving housing market Realtors across Long Island have had their hands full this summer. After a lull in the market during the spring, when coronavirus stay-at-home orders took effect, it’s now full steam ahead as demand for homes has skyrocketed. Bidding wars are the current norm, and real estate agents say that houses are selling quicker than ever. At the same time, there are fewer homes to sell, which is only driving demand even higher. But why now? RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications Inc., publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, will explore this phenomenon on Thursday,

Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. during a live, 45-minute webinar with Long Island real estate experts, including: ■ Steven Dubb, Principal, The Beechwood Organization ■ Bryan Karp, Licensed Real Estate Sales Representative, Coach Realtors ■ Joseph G. Milizio, Esq., Managing Partner, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP ■ Deirdre O’Connell, Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty

Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, will moderate this discussion, entitled “Why The Real Estate Market Is So Hot.” “As we’ve all seen, Covid has impacted our communities in countless ways,” Ostreicher said. “With more families able to work from home, less people need to commute to an office. What long-term impacts will this have on Long Islanders and our downtown areas? I look forward to hosting an engaging and informative conversation with leaders in the industry and taking questions from our

attentive live audience via Zoom.” Herald Inside LI will offer a series of free webinars in the coming weeks and months to help inform people about the salient issues surrounding the Covid-19 crisis to empower them to make smart decisions for themselves and their families. To reserve your spot for the webinar, simply go to www. liherald.com/insideli9-3. You may submit your questions in advance by emailing insideli@liherald.com. To sponsor a webinar or for more information, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or call her at (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.

LONG BEACH HERALD — August 27, 2020

LI HOUSING MARKET:

BUY or SELL?

THURSDAY • SEPTEMBER 3 at 10AM Join us to hear from local experts on the hot topic of real estate on Long Island and learn some key advantages of buying and selling during COVID. You don’t want to miss this 45-minute conversation with a live Q&A.

FREE LIVE WEBINAR

Skye Ostreicher, MPH, MA Moderator & Host Herald Community Newspapers

Steven Dubb Principal The Beechwood Organization

Bryan Karp

Real Estate Salesperson Coach Realtors

Joseph G. Milizio Managing Partner Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP

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Heralds earn top honors in state press contest Excellent coverage of gover nment spending, complete with strong editorial support. Clearly the newspaper took a leadership position here.”

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The Herald Community Newspapers came up big in the New York Press Association’s 2019 Better Newspaper Contest, earning 18 awards, including five firstplace honors, and placing fourth among newspaper groups in the state. Some 173 daily and weekly newspapers submitted a total of 2,198 entries in the annual competition, the results of which were announced via webcast on the NYPA website last Thursday and Friday. The Heralds’ sister publication in the Bronx, The Riverdale Press, earned seven accolades in the contest, bringing the total for Richner Communications Inc. publications to 25. “I’m thrilled with our showing in this year’s competition,” Heralds Publisher Stuart Richner said. “The depth of our team shows in the breath of awards we came away with. These honors, judged by out-of-state journalists, demonstrate the talent and dedication of our team. “Each week,” Richner continued, “our editors, reporters, photographers, layout artists, advertising account representatives, press operators and drivers put their hearts and souls into Herald Newspapers. Special thanks to Copy Editor Jim Harmon, the unsung hero of our Editorial Department.” “I’m so proud to be a part of this team,” said Rhonda Glickman, the Heralds’ vice president of advertising sales. “Congratulations to all.” Here’s a rundown of the accolades:

first place honors

■ Heralds’ Photo Editor Christina Daly was named the 2019 NYPA Photographer of the Year. Daly submitted a portfolio of 10 news and feature photos. Judges wrote, “Fireworks, sports, fun and emotion. This portfolio has a little bit of everything, and each image tells a story. Great angles. Very strong entry.” ■ The Heralds’ seven-part series “The Racism Around Us” earned first place for Best News or Feature Series and second place for In-Depth Reporting. Scott Brinton, the Heralds’ executive editor, was the series editor and a writer for it. Other writers included Jeff Bessen, Briana Bonfiglio, Timothy Denton, Andrew Garcia, Nakeem Grant, Melissa Koenig, Nadya Nataly, Robert Traverso and Darwin Yanes. Daly created the graphics and maps for the series. Judges wrote, “Comprehensive and complete coverage of an issue — structural racism — which remains embedded within the American experience. This newspaper’s devotion to this story … represents a great service to readers.” ■ The Freeport Herald-Leader, Long Beach Herald and Oceanside-Island Park Herald were honored with a firstplace award for Spot News Coverage for their in-depth reporting of the horrific murder of Oceanside High School student Khaseen Morris, 16, at an Oceanside strip mall last September.

■ Michael Smollins, senior editor of the Lynbrook-East Rockaway and Oceanside Heralds, received second place for Headline Writing. Judges wrote, “Catchy and accurate headlines sampled across categories. Some obvious thought went into making the puns work.”

third place awards ■ Ronny Reyes, who is now the editor of the Freeport Herald Leader, received third place for In-depth Reporting for his work while he was the assistant editor of the Franklin Square-Elmont Herald last year.

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above iS a collage of all 10 of the photos for which Christina Daly won the New York Press Association’s Photographer of the Year title. The writers covering the story were Bonfiglio, Daly, Nataly, Anthony Rifilato and Yanes. Daly was also the primary photographer. Brinton wrote the editorial that accompanied the stories and edited the video that appeared with the online version of the initial story, and he and Mike Smollins were editors for what became a series of stories on the murder. Judges wrote, “Congratulations to a dedicated team that insisted on journalism more impactful than video clips and sensational headlines ripe for social media and judgmental commentary. Diligent, uncompromising, steady and focused, the newspaper produced quality journalism.”

■ The Merrick Herald Life was awarded first place for Coverage of Education. The paper submitted five stories on a variety of Board of Education and classroom news.

Judges wrote, “Very well done, thorough, consistently classy page design. Great presentation from a business that does not get a lot of play.”

Second place honors ■ The Heralds sports editor, Tony Bellissimo, earned second place for Sports Writer of the Year for his portfolio of five stories covering events ranging from the Belmont Stakes to local high school sports.

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Wr i t e rs included Garcia, Erik Hawkins and Alyssa Seidman. Judges wrote, “Great storytelling … [Coverage] connects with readers on an emotional level … Great presentation and education of readers to understand the topic[s].” ■ The Herald Community Newspapers were honored with a first place for Special Section/Niche Publication on Newsprint for their section on Nassau County’s best attorneys, which accompanied an awards and networking event attended by hundreds. The event organizers included Amy Amato and Courtney Meyers. The section editor was Karen Bloom, and the designer was Jeff Negrin.

Judg es wrote, “Tight writing, vivid detail and great range distinguish this entry from the rest. Very nice job.” ■ Bonfiglio, reporter for the Oceanside-Island Park and Rockville Centre Heralds, received second place for Rookie Reporter of the Year for a five-story portfolio that examined subjects from teen mental health to the retirement of a local rabbi.

Judges wrote, “An impressive and versatile portfolio, from very tough subject matter — sexual abuse in the Catholic Church — to personality profiles to event coverage. What shines through in every story is Bonfiglio’s attention to the telling detail, quotes that move the story forward and thoughtful narrative.” ■ Rifilato earned second place for Community Leadership for his series of 20 stories that examined the City of Long Beach’s multi-million-dollar payout scandal. Brinton wrote the final editorial accompanying the stories, and occasionally contributed reporting and writing to the series and edited it. Judges wrote, “Damn good reporting!

Also contributing to the long-term series of stories was Peter Belfiore, editor of the Valley Stream and Franklin Square-Elmont Heralds. Judges wrote, “Jour nalism that makes a difference: The comprehensive coverage of speeding cars on Dutch Broadway [in Elmont] and the ensuing community outrage provided a needed spotlight — and catalyst — for positive change.” ■ Laura Lane, senior editor of the Heralds’ North Shore editions of the Herald, was awarded third place for News Story for her news-feature on Timothy DeMeo, a first responder to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, who suffers from serious 9/11 health-related issues. Judges wrote, “Well written and emotionally compelling, this story lays out an obvious miscalculation by the state on [a person] who deserves compensation for responding to the World Trade Center.” ■ Brinton earned third place for Column Writing for three columns on a range of subjects. Judges wrote, “This is a writer who takes his journalism personally, relating to his subjects, telling their stories passionately and gratefully. His storytelling is compassionate and introspective — his columns are a good read.” ■ Brian Ballweg received third place for Sports Feature Photo for a shot of the Rockville Centre girls’ volleyball team celebrating after a championship victory. Judges wrote, “Great expressions. Great color and sharpness.”

Honorable Mention ■ Best Front Page, Valley Stream Herald — Nicole Alcindor, Judy Ammerman, Belfiore, Koenig and Yolanda Rios. ■ Spot News Photo, Valley Stream Herald — Susan Grieco ■ Best Small Space Ad, Long Beach Herald — Mona Waitzman ■ Best Small Space Ad, Lynbrook-East Rockaway Herald — Gabrielle Sobell

Rice accuses federal government of inaction the Environment, said her Farmingdale-based organization has been calling for the designations for wind turbines for several years now. “We absolutely need for the government to move this process forward,” Esposito said. “The government must designate suitable areas for these turbines.” The U.S. has only one operating offshore wind farm, off Block Island, R.I., which has five wind turbines. Joe Martins, director of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance, which is headquartered in Albany, said the U.S. is decades behind Europe in the development of wind power. He said there are 100 wind farms adrienne in Europe that include 4,000 turbines. espOsitO “We’re having a lot of states Director, come up with aggressive goals” Citizens Campaign for wind power, Martins said. for the Environment “These wind far ms would mean thousands of jobs and billions of dollars. New York and Long Island could be in the forefront of all of this.” Environmentalists say that President Trump has increased his criticism of wind power, claiming the manufacture of the turbines causes “tremendous amounts of fumes spewing into the air” Environmentalist noted, which brings down the value of nearby homes, and that the fumes kill birds. Interior Department officials say they are conduct-

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e absolutely need for the government to move this process forward.

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Officials held a news conference Wednesday on the Long Beach boardwalk to call for the federal action. ing a review of wind farms in order to make sure the government gets offshore wind right the first time. But that review, environmentalists claim, appears to have slowed down efforts to build wind farms. “New York has begun to unleash the potential of wind energy to greatly benefit our environment and economy,” said State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Long Beach

Democrat who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. “But there is so much more left to do, and it all begins with the federal government opening up more space for development. I am pleased to work with Congresswoman Rice to encourage and incentivize the production of clean, renewable energy.”

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Chris Banks, showcases his story Long Beach Fashion stylist to release three part documentary By Darwin Yanes dyanes@liherald.com

Long Beach fashion stylist Chris Banks looks forward to one day creating clothing styles for marquee names like Jamie Foxx and Angela Bassett. Banks has just a few years as a fashion stylist and while he focuses on his aspirations, his journey to reach them has been a spiritual one. Banks has chosen to depict his journey as a stylist in a three-part documentary, with part one expected to be released on Sept. 14. He promises to show intimate details of his journey and life in the city by the sea. “My journey started through childhood,” Banks said. “I have a lot of intimate moments that a lot of people don’t see, not just the obvious ones, I want to show everything. Family, friends and community residents will be included.” Banks, 28, has put together about 10 fashion shows in several communities including Long Beach, Baldwin and Roosevelt. The documentary, which has been in the works for several months, will be directed by his friend Yves Pierre. Banks said the project is more about motivating people and not just to show off his success. “I want people to leave feeling empowered,” Banks said in an interview as he rode the train into the City. “ I want people to really look at themselves and their situations even harder after watching mine.” The documentary will be broken into three parts —childhood, faith and career — and will subsequently be released weekly starting on Sept. 14. Each episode will be between 5-10 minutes and will be released on his social media platforms — stylesbychrisb. Looking back at his journey, Banks said everything he endured to get where he is today, was necessary. “I didn’t fit in with kids my age,” Banks said. “Everyone was playing sports and I was singing Brittney Spears.” After graduating high school, Banks said, he asked God what his purpose in life was and soon after found fashion. Now, instead of trying to fit in, Banks said he finally found his purpose and feels like he can inspire others with his journey. Banks has had several mentors including Joanne J-Bird Phillips, a community leader in music and arts. Banks praised Phillips and said he wouldn’t be where he is today without her guidance. Phillips, who wears several hats including musician, journalist and mentor, said she met Banks at one of his fashion shows at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach. She said she noticed a “certain spark” in Banks and added that she could tell how genuine his cause was. “I could tell he was a young man on a mission and had a certain energy,” Phillips said. “He just wanted to move forward.” Phillips said she guides Banks with

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Director of the documentary Yves Pierre, far left, Chris Banks and MLK Center Chairman James Hodge. business decisions and also has helped get him into a more positive environment. She added that she wants him to be more assertive and to pursue more of an education in fashion. However, Phillips said he’s talented and has a long career ahead of him. “He’s good about what he does and he’s got a long way to go,” Phillips said. She also praised his decision to create the documentary and said it’s a testament to how comfortable he’s become with himself and his career. Along with Phillips, Banks also praised the Long Beach community for supporting his career and giving him the platform to grow. In particular, he thanked his cousin and Chairman of the MLK Center James Hodge for giving him space to rehearse his fashion shows. Hodge said he was very proud of Banks’ work and he lauded him for his work in the community. He added that Banks has mentored many kids in the community and through fashion he has raised their self esteem. Hodge said he believes that the best is yet to come for Banks and added that “his purpose is greater than his pain.” Hodge hopes that the MLK Center and Banks can inspire other kids in the community to achieve their goals. For Banks, he said styling and inspiring others is a full time job for him and he wouldn’t have it any other way. “It’s never about the clothes for me,” Banks said. “It’s really about inspiring somebody to fully live in-purpose.” Though Banks has high aspirations, he said he ultimately wants to be remembered for living for a purpose in his life.

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he Covid-19 pandemic has changed my life in many different ways, as it has for so many people. My department, facilities, in the Baldwin Union Free School District, was planning for the spring season in the schools, and then quickly, our entire school district was closed. To the facilities workers, it was like a snow day that would never end and our work continued. We had to plan on the spot and wait for more direction from the health department and the state. As the panic of the pandemic ensued, we had to maintain keeping our staff protected and calm and focused on balancing work and work schedules. Every year, facilities initiates the pandemic flu plan during the flu season. We concentrate on high hand-contact areas. This year it was the same, but Covid-19 came out of nowhere, and we never expected to shut our doors and stay closed. [My staff and I] had to anticipate what was next, so we dug into our plan deeper and started cleaning our filters, gearing up our disinfectants and equipment, getting ready for school to open, but it never did. Schools remained closed and we had to assist in ending the school year with graduations and moving-up ceremonies. I always remind myself and staff that we are here for the kids — no matter what, let's keep moving forward. I cannot thank enough the hard work and dedication of my staff, as they are the true heroes of the community. They have worked endless days, nights and weekends to ensure that the work for the schools continues. Because of their efforts this past summer, along with our administration’s planning, we now can look forward to safely reopening our buildings this September.

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n March 9, our senior team met and decided we were going to completely transform our operations. We also changed our model on how we get food. We usually run on donations, but stores had less food on the shelves and people who usually donate to us were struggling too, so it was really difficult. We started purchasing food and making emergency meal boxes, which have enough food to feed a family of four for four days. Members of Team Rubicon have been volunteering with us three times a week for the past five months. So far, we’ve built over 75,000 boxes that go to our community distribution events. We began fielding phone calls and working with people directly to help them sign up for SNAP benefits. Since March, we’ve fielded 12,000 calls. Our food purchases have gone up 500 percent since last year. Most of our staff is working remotely, some are only working in the field, and some only come into the office. We’ve increased our staff by 33 percent. We’re also working with elected officials, and we’ve partnered with Suffolk County in addition to Nassau County to host programs. Every time, we’re giving a huge amount of food and community referrals so people could get other resources they need. We’re going to continue a lot of these programs after the pandemic — our emergency food boxes, community distributions and fieldwork. This pandemic literally hit everybody. It hit many of our staffers who had to defy their families’ wishes to stay home, so they could carry out their work.

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reader, note-taking apps, noise-canceling headphones, a stable WiFi connection, and pertinent account log-in information. You might also think about purchasing some of those fresh, fun supplies, even if you won’t really need them. Maintaining a sense of normalcy will be important for everyone’s sanity. Some fun or pretty things for the kids to start the year with might go a long way for keeping their spirits up.

Plan a daily routine Take the time before the year begins to plan out a daily schedule and family routine. It is tempting to let everyone sleep in as much as possible and log into their Zoom sessions from bed, but it won’t be the best scenario for truly learning or engaging. Having structure and goals to work towards will set up your students for success and give them a sense of security and predictability.

Create a learning environment Everyone knows the learning environment is important. A space too isolated could create opportunity to slack off. Sitting at the kitchen table might prove to be too distracting. Really think about what each person’s needs are and be prepared to move or switch things around if you find something isn’t working well. When creating everyone’s work space, think about distractions, comfort, and access to power. Try to eliminate distractions as much as possible. Background noise or music can help with concentration. Help your child create a playlist of soothing music, or try an app like this one for productivity and focus.

Verify materials Make sure you have everything your kids will need to be successful. Your supply list this year might be fewer pens and markers and folders, and more along the lines of a PDF

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Structure is always essential to school success. Now more so than ever, an organized household will bring some sense of normalcy to your family. assignments, and create a specific plan for that specific day. This will be especially helpful for older kids who might have lots of projects to juggle and independent work that can easily lead to feeling overwhelmed. Center the child, not the work This may not be for every household, as it’s definitely more of a parenting philosophy. Some families may find it much more important during this uncertain time to prioritize working hard, rather than getting good grades. If nothing else, keep in mind that we are in unprecedented times, and everyone deserves some grace as we move through this. Our children included. Encourage a growth mindset A growth mindset doesn’t put the focus on what they’re learning in school, but rather how to think about what they’re learning. Developing a growth mindset will help your

student reframe how they approach challenges in every aspect of their life. Kids with a growth mindset believe that their abilities, intelligence, and performance can improve over time. It’s the subtle difference between “I can’t do this homework. I don’t understand science.” and “I can’t do this homework yet. I don’t understand how to make sense of this problem.” Students with growth mindset see mistakes as ways to learn and will persist in the face of setbacks. We all need more of this, pandemic or not. Mask prep Most of us are familiar by now with wearing masks to the grocery store or in the park, but those situations are not the same as wearing a mask for hours straight during a school day. Start preparing your student now for extended mask wearing. Make sure you have several masks that properly fit your child n

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Here we are again, with a new school year right around the corner. We all know that this year won’t be anything like what we’re used to, or what we hoped for… those fresh supplies, cute outfits, and all the “first day of school” pictures spamming our Facebook feed. Your family might be mourning what should have been, or you might be stressed just thinking about how you’re ever going to manage it all. Regardless of the initial opening decision your school has made, or what you have decided is best for your family, there is a lot of uncertainty ahead of us this fall and winter. While it definitely won’t look like a “normal” fall, just maybe we can still make it a good one.

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L.B. woman sentenced to 22 years for murder By Darwin Yanes dyanes@liherald.com

A Long Beach woman was sentenced to 22 years and five years post-release supervision for the killing of a Centre Island man on November 20, 2018, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on Thursday. Jennifer Gross, 55, pled guilty on March 12 before Judge Meryl Berkowitz to manslaughter in the first degree. Gross was arrested on Sept 20 for killing 75-year-old James M. Coppola at his Centre Island home in November 2018 and then setting the house on fire in Jennifer an attempt to cover up the murder. “This case represents the violent end of an off and on relationship that included police-involvement, money and arguments back and forth over the years,” Singas said in a news release. “It was revealed through the excellent investigative work of the Nassau County Police Department and my office that James Coppola was killed in a fit of rage when a demand for money was not met. That rage was followed by cal-

culated efforts to cover up the killing and theft by fire. This sentence holds the defendant responsible for her actions and seeks to provide justice to the Coppola family.” Singas added that on November 20, 2018, between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m., the defendant went to Coppola’s Centre Island home to demand money. When Coppola refused to give her money, Gross attacked and beat him with an object from the home about his body and head – ultimately killing him. Gross then set the house on fire to cover up his death. Before setting the house on fire, Gross stole jewelry from the victim. Gross The defendant and victim had a romantic relationship that lasted approximately 20 years. Gross’s Attor ney, Jeffrey Groder said he believed the outcome was fair, but said the case was an overall tragedy. “The whole case was a tragedy for everyone involved,” Groder said. “For the family of Mr. Coppola and to Ms. Gross and her children. She did the only thing she could do, accept responsibility.”

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A different Jewish New Year due to Covid By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

On the two most important holidays of the Jewish year, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, the sanctuary at Temple EmanuEl on Park Avenue, one of Long Beach’s largest synagogues, will be empty this year. Prayers will be said -- all of them virtual. At the Bach Jewish Center, a 40x60 foot tent will be set up on the property on Edwards Boulevard, so congregants can separate more easily. And, at Temple Israel on Riverside Boulevard, as at many other synagogues, services will be shortened by several hours or more, and sermons will be limited to about 5 minutes, in many cases. This will be the most unusual High Holiday season in memory because of the Covid 19 pandemic, and rabbis and synagogue leaders are laying out plans for how to safely conduct services so that congregants feel comfortable and do not worry about the risk of infection. The holidays are still weeks off - Rosh Hashanah begins Sept. 18 and Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, is Sept. 28. But because of concerns over Covid, planning has been going on much

of this summer. Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services will be pre-recorded at Temple EmanuEl, said Rabbi Jack Zanerhaft, known widely as “Rabbi Jack.” The services will be broadcast on YouTube. People wishing to watch can go to the synagogue and receive a prayer book. The book will contain a code to allow access to the religious service. People may also be emailed the code, the rabbi said. “All of this is for an abundance of safety,” Rabbi Zanherhaft said. At every Jewish service, certain members of the congregation are honored by being called to the Torah to read an opening prayer. Or oth- rabbi Jack ers are mentioned to help them observe anniversaries or other life events. This year, Zanherhaft said, the names will be called out on Youtube, but the people will not be there. “We are living in unprecedented times,” Zanherfaft said. Rabbi Elliott Federman of Temple Israel said the holiday services will also be zoomed, and shortened. “I think many synagogues across the

country” arer going to shorten services, ‘’ Federman said. When people are seated in the synagogue, they are often enjoying the company of family and friends. But when they are watching virtually, time seems to drag, he said. The Orthodox Union, which many synagogues follow, has issued a set of strict guidelines for the holiday season. Social distancing of six-feet must be maintained, Synagogues should reach out immediately to their members to find out their plans for the holidays, whether they plan to attend services or not. The OU warned that many synagogues may not be able to provide child care during services, and Zanerhaft parents should make other arrangements for their children. There must be proper ventilation in synagogues holding services indoors., On Rosh Hashanah, the Shofar, a ram’s horn, is blown, to signal the start of a new year. This year, the OU even has guidance for the blowing of the Shofar. The OU suggests placing a surgical mask over the wide end of the Shofar, or to point it out the window or door, to avoid the type of spraying that comes from playing a wind instru-

ment. Rabbi Benny Berlin of the Bach Jewish Center plans on having a large tent on the synagogue’s property to accommodate about 100 people. But there will be services inside the sanctuary, also for about 100 people. Rosh Hashanah services, Berlin said, can sometimes be four to 4 1/2 hours. This year, the services will be maybe 2 1/2 hours. Berlin said his sermon, usually as long as an hour in many synagogues, will be five minutes. “This year, we felt the brunt of the Covid,” Berlin said. “We know it has been such an emotional time for so many people.” He said he hopes people can take comfort from the services, whether they are virtual, shortened or in tents. Erika Prafdar, the director of communications and marketing for Temple Zion, on Maryland Avenue, said exact plans for the holidays are still being made. Tents are not out of the question, and much of the decision-making will depend on how many RSVPS the synagogue receives from congregants, she said.. “Who would doubt that this will be a different experience,” said Federman, of Temple Israel. “It’s going to be an experiment.”

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Almost all of the people living in groups homes for the developmentally disabled on Long Island and across the state are now free to join family and friends outdoors, after months of total lockdown. But some parents, advocates for the disabled and state legislators are pressing this week for legislation to make sure such homes offer greater security and also that staff members receive high-

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State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Long Beach Democrat, said he and other legislators, advocates for the disabled, and some parents will talk this week about remedies for the group homes. Some 7,000 people live in the homes in the state. There are about 500 such homes on Long Island. Talks were to begin by phone on Wednesday. “There will be a legislative round-table this week on these issues,” Kaminsky said. “Harvey’s input on this has been very helpful.” “No doubt the state can do better” than it did regarding the homes during the Covid 19 pandemic, Kaminsky said. “The people in these homes are voiceless. They are not getting due consideration.” Hearings into the pandemic’s impact on nursing homes, colleges, and the elections, have been held by the state legislature, but not into the impact on adult homes for developmentally-disablerd adults. Specifically, Weisenberg said workers at the group homes were “overlooked when it came to protective gear and basic necessities” that would keep vulnerable people safe. The hearings Weisenberg seeks would examine funding for staff, staffing levels, safety measures, oversight and inspections as well as an understanding of guidance for regulatory oversight. “People with developmental disabilities residing in state-licensed and stateoperated group homes seem to have been forgotten in the broader group of hearings being held,” Weisenberg said. “My son Ricky resides in a residential group home on Long Island. Under normal circumstances, group homes are typi-

cally understaffed with underpaid workers who work extra shifts and do the best they can in daunting circumstances. That is under routine circumstances,” Weisenberg said. Weisenberg has donated $10,000 for the purchase of masks and other equipment for his son’s home as well as other facilities. “While I would do it all over again to save lives, I am deeply troubled that the many regulatory agencies responsible for the safety and well being of these vulnerable individuals appear to have done nothing to fix or reduce the threat to our citizens,” Weisenberg said. “Good for him,” Barbara Fischkin of Long Beach, whose son, Danny, lives in a group home in Baldwin, said of Weisenberg. “We need to protect our very valuable staff providers. These were the people who risked their lives to save many of the people in group homes.” Danny Mulvaney and the thousands of others in group homes throughout New York State had been held on lock down since March. Parents, relatives and friends sent letters of complaint to Cuomo and held demonstrations to end the lockdown. Cuomo lifted the lockdown only a few weeks ago. A number of he families felt Cuomo and state officials ignored the adult homes even as businesses and restaurants were allowed to reopen and hundreds of prisoners were freed from state prisons because of the coronavirus pandemic. There are fears that cuts in the state budget could further harm the adult homes and their residents.

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ollege classes were set to start on Long Island this week and next, and that presented a potentially big problem: partying. Across the nation in recent weeks, one university after another has begun in-person instruction only to have to pull back within a week or two because of a Covid19 outbreak and switch immediately to online learning again. The source of infection: parties involving dozens to hundreds of students and, often, lots of alcohol. All it takes at one of these sophomoric soirées is one infected student to spread this terrible disease to dozens, if not hundreds, of others. So, to all the college students out there, we say this: Your school administrators and professors have spent the past six months trying to figure out how to bring you back to your campuses safely, while the coronavirus pandemic has continued to rage in many parts of the country. Don’t blow it! We get it. Many, though not all, of you are looking for the full college experience — translation: classes accompanied by partying. It’s a centuries-old tradition. Your four years of college, you’ve been told again and again, are the best years of your life, your time to work hard and play hard, your chance to live it up a little before the workaday world consumes you. Now you’re being told to wear and a mask and stay at least six feet apart from everyone — not the optimum partying condi-

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letters PSEG-LI shareholders should pay for losses To the Editor: We are writing about PSEG Long Island’s customer reimbursement for spoiled food and medication because of Tropical Storm Isaias. While we appreciate the fact that the company is offering this policy to customers on Long Island, we are greatly concerned about how the reimbursement is being paid for. The Long Island Power Authority has publicly stated that funds to cover customer reimbursements will come from this year’s prospective bonus, comprising ratepayer funds. This is unacceptable. Hardworking Long Islanders should not foot the bill for PSEG-LI’s mismanagement. Rather, the utility’s shareholders and those of its parent company, PSEG, should fund these reim-

tions. First, the hype about college being the best years of your life is just that — hype. Sure, there’s plenty of fun to be had in college, but there’s plenty of fun in the adult world beyond the university campus. Holding off on the partying for another six months or a year, until we can nail down a vaccine, won’t kill you. But Covid-19 could. Think young people can’t die of the disease? A 6-year-old just did in Florida. So, yes, young people can get really sick and die. Moreover, you could very well give the disease to people significantly older than you — like your professors, many of whom are in their 60s, 70s and older, the most vulnerable ages for contracting the disease and potentially dying of it. Also, many Long Island college students commute to school from home, and each night they return to their families, which have varying levels of vulnerability to the coronavirus. An outbreak on any of our college campuses thus could cause an outbreak in surrounding communities. So, it’s really simple: Put off the partying for now. We don’t believe that’s too much to ask. Yes, you’re being asked to delay gratification, to grow up faster than usual, to become full-fledged adults before, perhaps, you’re ready to do so. These perilous times, however, call on every one of us to make sacrifices for the greater good. Yes, the greater good. It’s a concept that we hope and trust you will study in one of your humanities classes. The English phi-

losopher John Stuart Mill (1806-73) championed the idea: In one’s actions, one must ask what will do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people. In this case, the correct course of action is a no-brainer: Abstain from partying to protect public health. On any college campus, believe it or not, about 20 percent of students never drink and never party; about 60 percent are somewhere in the middle, often holding off on partying until their sophomore and junior years, though occasionally experimenting with alcohol before that; and about 20 percent are hard-core revelers from the get-go. Persuading the hard-core partiers will be the tough part for university officials. We agree that the focus should be on educating college students about the benefits of holding off on partying — and the benefits of mask wearing and social distancing. But we also recognize this reality: Administrators and professors likely won’t convince everyone. And in cases in which students are engaging in prohibited behaviors, namely mass-gathering parties, consequences for such actions must be meted out swiftly, including potential expulsion from the college or university. The stakes are simply too high to do otherwise. People’s lives and livelihoods are on the line here. If universities don’t take a hard stance against partying, then all of us — the larger public included — are potentially endangered by a second wave of infection.

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hen I was a child, there were only two sports that captured our attention. One was boxing and the other was baseball. Today you can watch multiple sports on fancy television sets. In my early years, radio was the medium by which we connected to both of them. Watching the presidential campaign unfold reminds me more of boxing than baseball. Boxing is a brutal sport, just like politics. Some memorable fights lasted 15 rounds, and you could feel every punch through the words of the JerrY announcer. Men kremer from humble homes chose boxing because it was their only chance to become someone. Their reward was either a championship belt and a modest purse, or a lifetime of crippling injuries with no financial rewards. Watching former Vice President Joe Biden give the speech of his life at the virtual Democratic Convention last week

was like watching the first round of what promises to be a brutal 10 weeks between now and Election Day. I recall men like Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano, who battled in the ring late into their careers. Joe Biden is at that stage of his career, and this is his last chance to show that he’s a champion. Donald Trump is today’s version of the flashy newcomer who entered the ring with a lot of hoopla but was often defeated with a series of gut punches. Trump has three-plus years behind him in the center ring, but now he’s facing a competitor who may just have enough punches left to end the reality show in the White House. Leading up to the Democratic Convention, the street talk by the Trump enthusiasts, and Trump himself, was that Biden was sleepy, too old and way past his prime. I heard claims that he was a socialist, and would turn the government over to the progressives. He was going to raise your taxes and turn the suburbs into places of urban terror. He was mocked for “hiding in his Delaware base-

iden’s convention speech last week was Round One. Election Day will be Round 15.

Letters bursements. These entities have reaped tens of millions of dollars in profits from past bonuses based on meeting performance metrics (and based on their performance during the last storm, it’s highly questionable whether those previous bonuses were merited), and it would be far more fair just to ask them to use those funds instead. Our constituents have lost faith in their utilities and the institutions meant to oversee them. This arrangement smacks of a shell game, and would more likely achieve accountability and the perception of accountability if PSEG-LI had to fund these reimbursements and actually feel the consequences of its failure. Therefore, we ask LIPA to mandate that PSEG-LI shareholders cover the entire cost of customer reimbursements for spoiled food and medications from the previous year’s profits and bonuses. It is only equitable that this cost come out of shareholders’ — not ratepayers’ — pockets. SENATORS JOHN BROOkS, JAMES GAUGHRAN, TODD kAMINSkY, ANNA kAPLAN, MONICA MARTINEZ and kEVIN THOMAS The Long Island State Senate delegation

Flu season is on the way To the Editor: The state Department of Health

ment,” with the implication that he was afraid to come out and join the battle. But the final night of the convention showed that, just like Louis and Marciano, Biden still has plenty of fight left in him to stay in the ring. Unlike the entitled Trump, Biden’s humble background speaks to the people who just want a normal and capable president who will take the punches for them at a time when there’s too much angst and uncertainty in this nation. Biden survived the first round, and showed the nation that he is none of the things that his detractors allege. His words were strong, measured and a call for decency in government. He did not capitulate to any socialist agenda. He was just plain Joe, at his best. Some great boxing matches came at a time when the nation was looking for someone to emerge as its hero. In the late 1930s, American sports fans were riveted by the rivalry between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, a German boxer who was his nation’s hero. Their matches in 1936 and 1938 became worldwide symbols for the struggle between democracy and

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Biden and Trump bring to mind Louis and Schmeling M

Nazism. I don’t equate Trump to Hitler nt in any way, but his views of the world Ea and Joe Biden’s are a contest, in my an mind, between good and evil. pe The next round won’t be an easy one do hap for the president. His campaign brings to case, th mind what Richard Nixon did in his cam-icant le Rem paigns. Biden is running on a platform Menac of uniting America, and Trump is embracing racism and claims that Biden will destroy the country if he’s elected. As the campaign moves forward, the country remains locked in a battle with the coronavirus, which isn’t going away until we have a proven vaccine and enough of it to inoculate millions of people. There won’t be any knockouts in the months to come. The fighting will be brutal, and Election Day will be Round 15. That’s when the referees, the American voters, will make the final decision. Hopefully, decency and common sense will prevail. shakin Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman tion Or for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s after si Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. tiated d He now heads Empire Government Strate- ton? Ra gies, a business development and legisla- Nobel P Fast tive strategy firm. Comments about this witnes column? JKremer@liherald.com. agreem betwee min Ne bin Zay

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greatly appreciates the work of our local health department partners to date in our efforts to contain and prevent community transmission of the novel coronavirus. The Department of Health will also be grateful for and rely on their commitment to protecting public health going forward. As we now enter an influenza season during an unprecedented pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed my department to ensure that local communities have adequate testing capacity for both seasonal influenza and Covid-19, so we can ensure that limited testing, lab and treatment resources are used most effectively. I am requesting details about what the plans for this fall that local health departments have developed to provide people with sufficient availability of, access to and information about both flu and Covid-19 tests. Their response will help inform the state’s ongoing efforts to build a sufficient testing system to protect all New Yorkers. Finally, in addition to adequate testing capacity, developing and implementing a robust influenza vaccination plan will help ensure that we can continue to respond efficiently to the ongoing challenges of this pandemic.

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Mideast agreement is major accomplishment for Trump

n the tangled web that is the Middle East, peace breakthroughs are few and far between. They seem to happen once a generation. But when they do happen, they’re historic. And in every case, the United States has played a significant leadership role. Remember Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin shaking hands with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in recognition of the 1978 Camp David Accords brokered by President Jimmy Carter? Begin and Sadat shared the Nobel Peace Prize for that agreealFonse ment. D’amato Or Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin shaking hands with Palestinian Liberation Organization leader Yasir Arafat after signing the 1993 Oslo Accords negotiated during the presidency of Bill Clinton? Rabin and Arafat shared another Nobel Peace Prize for their agreement. Fast-forward to today, and we have just witnessed another historic Mideast peace agreement. The significance of the deal between Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, the leader of the United Arab

Emirates, cannot be overstated. It is a historic agreement on a par with the Camp David and Oslo accords. If past is prologue, Netanyahu and Prince Mohammed should be candidates for yet another shared Nobel Prize. And just as Presidents Carter and Clinton rightly deserve great credit for helping usher through those earlier agreements, so President Trump deserves equal credit and congratulations for his administration’s role in bringing about another historic Mideast deal. What was accomplished in bringing this agreement to fruition is also of great significance. It sends a sign to other Mideast leaders that it is time not only to recognize Israel’s right to exist, but also to normalize relations with Israel and fully accept it in the community of nations. “Peace by peace,” major powers in the region have come to accept Israel’s right to nationhood. The question now is which Arab country in the region will be the next to summon the courage to make peace with Israel? What about Saudi Arabia, an independently powerful nation that could lead the way for other Arab states? If the young leader of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, wants to reclaim

the mantle of reform, he should begin by moving forthrightly toward peace with Israel. And the U.S. should push him hard to do so. Saudi Arabia owes a great deal of its own peace and stability to the United States, which supplies it with both arms and diplomatic support. America’s hand today in the Mideast is infinitely strengthened by our own energy independence. Oil states like Saudi Arabia can no longer hold us energyhostage. In fact, the tables have turned: the U.S. can and should press Mideast states to make peace with Israel, and focus the attention of the entire region on the nation that is the last remaining stumbling block to peace. I’m taking about Iran. Iran is an outlaw nation that has done more to stir turmoil and suffering in its neighborhood than any other country. Its support for terrorism is widespread and indisputable. Just one glaring example is its continued support for the terrorist organization Hezbollah, based in Lebanon. Hezbollah has fomented instability both outside and within Lebanon’s borders. It should be stamped out. And Iran should be warned that if it interferes, it risks a military conflict it cannot win. America sent a strong signal when we

ollowing in the footsteps of Carter and Clinton on the way to a lasting peace?

led the military campaign to destroy ISIS, which briefly threatened to establish an Islamist terrorist caliphate in parts of Syria and Iraq. Even Russia agreed to help dismantle ISIS, as Russia faces its own deadly internal threats from radical Islamist terrorists. Now that the UAE has led the way for the next possible round of peacemaking in the Mideast, we should not wait another 20 years for the next peace agreement. The U.S. should continue to push strongly for it. And the rest of the free world should help. We know we can’t count on the feckless United Nations, which recently couldn’t even summon the intestinal fortitude to continue the arms embargo on Iran. But the democratic nations of Western Europe should step up and help lead the way to Mideast peace and stability. That begins and ends with stamping out Iranian support for terrorism and doing everything possible to end the dictatorship of the corrupt ayatollahs in that country. Amid all the turmoil in the Mideast, there is a strong glimmer of a possibility that this troubled region may be on the brink of true and lasting peace. America should continue to lead the way. Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from New York, is the founder of Park Strategies LLC, a public policy and business development firm. Comments about this column? ADAmato@liherald.com.

Encounter with a phantom of the future

ateline: Feb. 15, 2020 RK: Who are you?

Covid 19: I am a virus, about to launch a worldwide pandemic.

RK: I never heard of you. 19: But you will. RK: How? 19: Well, what’s today? RK: Feb. 15. I know because I still have sand in my shoes from a family reunion in RanDI the Dominican Republic. We were kReIss n e r vo u s a b o u t going because of the recent minibar deaths in the country, but it was fun and safe and a great time together with the kids and grandkids. 19: Death by mini-bar was nothing. I’m here to give you a glimpse of the future. And by the way, that’ll be your last vacation for a very long time. You’re lucky you didn’t meet me in the D.R., because I was already there. Let me introduce myself properly. I’m a novel coronavirus, which means that I’m a

brand-new bug in humans, and therefore unstoppable. Until recently, I was living in a market in China. I thought I was having a discreet and productive life, thriving in local bats, and then, vroom, I found myself inside people, and discovered a whole new way to grow and spread. Nothing personal; I’m just a force of nature. RK: What does this mean to me? I’m healthy and have a busy life, reading and writing and socializing with friends and traveling. I see my kids and grandkids often, even though we don’t live near one another anymore. How does your arrival in the States affect me?

igniting small fires among unsuspecting groups of people and making many of them very sick. RK: This sounds like science fiction. How will it get so bad so fast? 19: I’ve got a free ride. At this point there are no vaccines, and there won’t be an effective treatment for a long time. When there’s a surge in a city, thousands of people will show up at emergency rooms where doctors won’t know how to help them. Thousands will go on ventilators so they can breathe, but many will die. No one will know how to deal with me. Doctors and front-line responders will get sick themselves. I will thrive because no one will be prepared: not enough protective gowns and masks, not enough ventilators, no organized national plan to challenge me and enough confusion to allow me to flourish. Your whole life will change, RK. You and your husband will have to isolate yourselves to stay healthy. By the way, where is he?

t sounded like science fiction. How could a new virus get so bad so fast?

1 9 : In the next six months, I will infect more than 23 million people and kill almost 800,000 across the world. By August I will sicken nearly 5 million people in the United States, and more than 170,000 Americans will be dead before the fall. Refrigerator trucks with dead bodies will line some city streets. I’m tough on people who are compromised by other diseases and older people with weaker immune systems. In April alone I will kill 37 people in just one Seattle senior home. I move fast. Before anyone knew I was a threat, I was embedded,

RK: At the movies. 19: He won’t be able to do that again for

a long time. Movie houses will close, restaurants will shut down, schools will close. No sports. No college dorms. No large weddings or parties. No airplane travel. Hospitalized patients won’t be allowed to have visitors. RK: How can we stay safe? 19: You’ll have to stay six feet away from other people, and you’ll have to wear a mask wherever you go. You won’t see your children or grandchildren for at least six months. RK: Not possible. 19: You won’t see them because they could infect you, and you’re more vulnerable. You won’t see them because you could infect them, and that would be intolerable. RK: When will you disappear so we can return to life as it was? 19: I don’t think I’ll ever go away, but a reliable vaccine could make most people immune. As for “life as it was,” once the ground shifts under your feet there’s no going back. Going forward, your only hope is to be better prepared for the next novel virus about to leap into the human population. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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