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Covid will cost schools nearly $4 million ers, he said, the district would not have to hire substitutes in certain schools, though he did The Long Beach School Dis- not specify which ones. trict is projecting $3.7 million in At a cost of more than $1.2 coronavirus-related expenses, million, the district also hired 43 including personal teaching assistants protective equipand aides to help in ment and extra staffclassrooms, halling to deal with new ways and nurse’s schedules and protooffices and monitor cols this school year. restrooms. At a Board of DeVito said that Education meeting most of the new auxon Tuesday night, iliary staff are partMichael DeVito, the t i m e, a n d t h e i r district’s assistant r a n k s wo u l d b e superintendent of reduced if the disfinance and operatrict had to return to tions, presented the remote learning. c o s t s a s s o c i at e d He added that the with keeping projected $1.2 milschools open during lion cost would be the pandemic. “The DR. DENNis for the entire school cost involved in RYaN year. “If we do have these additional preto go virtual,” he c a u t i o n s i s a n Board of Education said, “some of these unfunded mandate trustee costs would be that required emerreduced.” gency expenditures District officials outside of our approved budget,” anticipate spending just over DeVito said. $733,000 on personal protective He explained that the district equipment, cleaning materials had to hire 23.1 full-time teach- and teaching supplies, and more ers, or equivalent, at a cost of than $130,000 on Chromebooks about $2.3 million, to help with for students. the district’s virtual-instruction But DeVito pointed out that program. By hiring these teachContinued on page 7
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Travel back 250 million years, to where dinosaurs ‘live’ By JaMEs BERNsTEiN jbernstein@liherald.com
The dinos are back, briefly. In 1980, a father-and-son paleontology team, Luis and Walter Alvarez, theorized that dinosaurs became extinct about 66 million years ago, when a meteor the size of a bus smashed into Earth, destroying the climate that allowed the giant animals to thrive. But we have never lost our fascination with the beasts
that were themselves the size of buses. And for a few more weeks, dinosaurs are back, at Hempstead Town Park at Point Lookout — animatronic versions of them, anyway. A Texas-based company, Jurassic Quest, opened an exhibit at the town park on Oct. 2. It has proven so popular that it has been extended to next Monday and, depending on tur nout, may be extended again to Oct. 26. “Kids love dinosaurs,” said Naomi Torres, the director of
the show. So do adults, apparently. The cost is $49 per vehicle, and early last Sunday mor ning there were cars filled with kids and adults with cameras, piling onto one another for photos of the animals that once ruled the earth. Jurassic Quest has two animatronic shows making their way around the country. Before the coronavirus pandemic hit in March, the shows Continued on page 9
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By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com
In the Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, faces Douglas Tuman, a Republican from West Hempstead. The Fourth Congressional District includes Elmont, Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, East Meadow, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Malverne, Freeport, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury and parts of Valley Stream. Before Election Day on Nov. 3, the Herald asked the candidates questions about important issues facing the district.
Party: Democrat
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Herald: With the coronavirus pandemic
Age: 55
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Hometown: Garden City
Hometown: West Hempstead
having a negative impact on local businesses, what could you do as a member of Congress to help ensure that businesses get what they need to survive?
Rice: The coronavirus pandemic has creat-
ed an unprecedented public health and economic crisis that we need to confront simultaneously. Nassau County has been one of the hardest-hit areas in the country and the current uptick in cases as we enter the cold weather seasons is troubling. We need to focus on creating new jobs to replace those that were lost, we need to help our small and mid-sized businesses get back on their feet, and we need to provide continued financial relief to the families who have been most affected by this pandemic. I held weekly conference calls with small businesses in my district with the Small Business Administration and local experts to help navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and other programs available. We also need to think urgently about how we can help our vast healthcare, education and transportation systems adapt to this new normal and ensure that they are prepared for future surges. Long Island is in the process of re-opening, and that’s a good thing. But we need to make sure that our local municipalities, who provide critical services to our constituents, have the tools they need to operate safely and successfully in the weeks and months to come. All of this will require robust federal investment and I’m committed to helping our district secure the resources it needs to recover from this crisis and build back stronger. I am committed to getting a bipartisan relief bill through Congress that can be signed by President Trump. Our front-line workers and small businesses deserve so much better than the typical Washington gridlock.
Tuman: First and foremost, I would work across the aisle to immediately deliver financial relief to small businesses, families and citizens in the form of standalone stimulus payments. That would mean one bill that directly delivers support funding to small businesses and $1,200 stimulus
Kathleen Rice Incumbent
Professional experience: Prosecutor, district attorney, member of Congress education: Touro Law Center (1991), The Catholic University of America (1987) Political experience: Former district attorney of Nassau County checks to each eligible citizen, no strings or unrelated political objectives attached. Right now in Washington, self-interested politicians and partisan politics have produced gridlock because both parties are trying to stuff unrelated policy measures into their bills. It is not time to play politics. We need relief now. My dual approach of providing funding to businesses and citizens will allow businesses to cover expenses to stay afloat, while improving our economy, which will in turn increase patronage at these small businesses. As businesses reopen, our government should provide personal protective equipment to promote safety and expedite economic recovery. As Congressman, I will introduce a bill that allows small businesses to deduct expenses incurred from the purchase of PPE supplies. We must also create a business-friendly environment to promote small business recovery, start-up, and consumerism in the coming years. To this end, I have developed a six-part tax reform plan that permanently extends pro-small business tax deductions, allows tax deferrals for start-up small businesses, eliminates the SALT cap, eliminates the marriage penalty, increases the child tax credit and increases allowable expense deductions for teachers. These tax reform measures will promote small business growth and consumerism, while making Long Island more affordable.
Herald: What do you think can be done to help assist in resolving the issues we have with race in this country on a local level?
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Professional experience: Commissioner of engineering for the Town of Hempstead (professional engineer and patent attorney) education: Stevens Institute of Technology and Hofstra University Maurice Deane School of Law Political experience: None Rice: When it comes to pursuing social
and racial justice, we need to first look at criminal justice and policing reform. There is no question that we need to reform police practices in this country to ensure that everyone feels protected and served. I was proud to support the George Floyd Justice in Police Act, which would enact several immediate and life-saving measures to reform police practices in this country. But more broadly, if we want to create social and racial equity, then we need to address systemic inequities that still exist in education, housing, health care and employment. Many of these inequities have been laid bare during the pandemic. Black and Brown communities were hit hardest by the health and economic effects of this crisis, as well as the digital divide that has made remote learning difficult for many communities of color. I’m committed to fighting for these issues in Congress.
Tuman: I believe priority number one is
putting politics aside and electing leaders that actually listen to and act on behalf of our communities of color. In office for six years, our Congresswoman has continuously neglected communities like Hempstead, Roosevelt and Uniondale, and missed two times more votes than the average Congressperson in D.C. She has literally left our communities of color voiceless and voteless. From Hempstead to Freeport, I have visited every town in our district to hear about the issues that our communities of color care about: making Long
Island more affordable, ensuring safety and protection in our communities, recovering from Covid and improving our schools and local infrastructure. To our communities of color: I have heard you, and I will work for you. My goal is to ensure that the solutions we deliver and opportunities we create are equally available to all residents in our district. To provide safety and protection for all, we must work to support and improve relationships between our police and communities of color through joint community-law enforcement events and training. To improve schools and local infrastructure, we must redirect our federal funding to our own local schools, roads and public transportation.
Herald: Much like businesses, schools need help amid the pandemic. How can the federal government help?
Rice: The health and safety of our chil-
dren must be our number one priority. This is not an issue where we can cut corners, shortchange funding or let politics dictate our course of action. Municipalities and school districts are financially strapped, and the federal government must provide further assistance so schools can continue to open and operate safely. Unfortunately, providing aid to state and local governments, which would include funding for local school districts, has been a major point of contention in Covid relief negotiations thus far. We can look carefully at the final amount, but there is no question that further relief is needed. I hear it from superintendents and other local officials in Nassau County every single day. We must be willing to compromise on the next bill, but I won’t ever compromise on the safety of our children. I will keep fighting in Congress until our local communities and schools have the resources they need.
Tuman: The federal government’s role in
education should be one of support, not control. Our federal government should provide grants to schools that lack the funding to acquire advanced learning technology, like iPads and laptops. At the same time, I unequivocally believe that parents, teachers and local administrators should make all decisions regarding school reopenings, school curriculums, afterschool programs, sports and related matters. Our parents, teachers and local communities know what is best for our children, not partisan politicians down in Washington, D.C. The federal government also has another indirect, yet hugely important, role in keeping our schools funded and successful. Our schools are predominantly funded by state and local taxes, namely property taxes, paid by residents and businesses in our school districts. It is vital that our federal government acts immediately in delivering relief to residents and businesses to keep them open. As Congressman, I would introduce a standalone bill to immediately deliver that relief.
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community update Ongoing Library Board Meeting The Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees meets at the library, 111 W. Park Ave., on the third Monday of every month. For more information contact info@longbeachlibrary.org.
there. The virtual event will take place from 6:307:30 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.
Friday, Oct. 16 Chair Yoga
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.
Covid-19 Food Pantry Distribution Center The Nassau County-supported Covid-19 Food Pantry Distribution Center, located at 650 Magnolia Boulevard, will be open every Monday from 12- 4 p.m. for those in need. The Pantry is sponsored by Long Island Cares, Inc., the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Families are welcome back monthly for food support.
Thursday, Oct. 15 Movement for Flexibility & Balance Designed to help relax and relieve stress by focusing on the breath (pranayama), Stephanie Durso’s popular class will help improve flexibility, balance, and concentration. The exercises are done in a standing position, but seated chair modifications are available. We’ll finish off with a short guided meditation leaving you feeling peaceful and inspired. Please wear comfortable clothing and have a chair available. 1-3 pound weights are optional for a more challenging workout. 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.
$avings $olutions $eries: COMPARISON SHOPPING Do you have trouble saving money? Long Beach Library’s brand-new Saving Solutions series is designed to help you manage your money and maximize your dollars and “sense.” Amazon isn’t the only place that has deals. Join librarian Mary Aileen Buss as she walks you through different methods and tools for comparison shopping so you can be sure you’re getting the best deal out
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.
Friday Movie Discussion: Sami Blood Join the Library Staff for their Friday Movie Discussion! This week’s movie is Sami Blood (2016, 1 hr 48 min), which is available on Kanopy with your library card. This bittersweet coming-of-age drama is set in 1930’s Sweden and follows the trials of Elle Marja. Realizing she wants more from life than her traditional reindeer-herding upbringing will provide, she must tackle the prejudice and cruelty from her elitist boarding school community. What will be the cost of her survival? The virtual event will take place from 1-2 p.m on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.
edged leaves out of book pages! Then we’ll string them together into a pretty fall garland you can hang in your home. The Take & Make bag comes with almost everything you need: leaf templates, book pages, glitter, Mod Podge, brush, and twine. Just bring scissors and a pencil or pen!The virtual event will take place from 2-3 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.
Monday, Oct. 19 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. The virtual event will take place from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.
Long Beach Writers’ Circle If you’re a writer and want to join other local writers serious about the craft, then come join the Long Beach Library’s Writers’ Circle on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Library Board of Trustees Meeting As per NYS Executive Order 202.67, the Long Beach Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting will be held online starting at 6:30 p.m. For more information and a link, visit www.longbeachlibrary.org.
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Yoga for Health & Peace
Zumba Exercise Dance Class
This advanced beginner 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. The virtual event will take place from 10-11 a.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.
Take & Make Craft: Glitter Leaf Garland The October Take & Make Craft is a Glitter Leaf Garland! They’ll show you how to make glitter-
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Set a full body workout during this one-hour Zumba exercise class with Maxie Davis. Zumba is a fantastic cardiovascular workout combining dance and fitness, making exercise fun! Make some space, wear light clothing, and get ready to groove!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.
Put the kids to bed and come unwind and chat with Nicole and Jeannine, librarians and parents trying to navigate life at home with kids, work, and life...six feet apart. We’re hoping you need this as much as we do! Wine welcome. The virtual event will take place from 9-10 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www. longbeachlibrary.org for more information.
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, Oct. 21 Cardio-Barre-Stretch If you’ve never tried a barre workout before, get ready to stretch and tone like never before! Fitness instructor Barbara Weinberg presents this full-body workout combining barre-based sculpting, no-impact cardio, and stretching. Beginners welcome. No barre required. Bring a chair, a mat, and optional weights. The virtual event will take place from 10:30 a.m.- 11:30 p.m. on Zoom, visit the Long Beach Library’s website www.longbeachlibrary.org for more information.
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Highest beam installed at UBS Arena
Covid-19 protocols to be implemented at new venue when it opens to the public season, and will house a 17,000-seat arena for the Islanders hockey team, as well as 20,000 seats for concerts. There will also be New York Islanders and state officials 56 suites, private clubs and 2,000 premium gathered at the future home of the UBS seats. Arena last Friday morning to watch as Musical artists, many of whom postconstruction crews placed the highest poned their 2020 tours, will also benefit beam atop the 885-square-foot facility. from a two-way ramp that will accommo“Today is a very, very special day,” date eight trucks, one of which will be able Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling to drive right onto the arena floor, for artsaid at the topping-off ceremony. The ists to easily unload their equipment. They health system — the largest in New York will also be able to stay in a four-season State — has partnered with the Islanders presidential suite, complete with their own and lead developer Oak View greenrooms and offices that Group to provide more comwill be only 15 steps from the munity-based wellness prostadium. grams and ensure people’s “They went out of their safety and well-being while way to make sure we didn’t inside the future live entercut any corners,” Leiweke tainment and sports venue. said of designer Populous at a “This is about hope,” he webinar about the future of said. “This is about the live sports and entertainment future.” on Oct. 8, adding that UBS’ Construction on the nearly bathrooms “are nicer than $2 billion project was delayed most arenas.” Tim leiweke by two months when Gov. Oak View Group officials Andrew Cuomo announced have also spent months lookhis “New York on Pause” order in March, ing into different sanitation technologies but now, Oak View Group CEO Tim Lei- to implement at the new UBS Arena, and weke said, the project is back on track to assembled a task force to discuss health open next fall. He and Islanders co-owner and safety. They will also create new stanJon Ledecky attributed that success to the dards for health and safety at arenas that hard work of the project’s 10,000 union an independent agency would rate them workers. on. “It’s because of each of you that we are “Our job is to ultimately deal with the able to reach this important milestone,” virus,” Leiweke said, noting that he had Ledecky told the workers on-site at the cer- met with Dowling early on in the planning emony, with Leiweke adding that he “can- stage to discuss how they could safely open not believe what a phenomenal job you’ve an arena during a pandemic, and Dowling done.” informed him about the need for air-filtraOfficials broke ground on the site last tion systems. September, and they expect the roof to be The arena will now feature four mastwo-thirds complete by the holiday season. sive air-pumping stations and technology From there, Leiweke said, crews could that disinfects the air. It will also use ultrastart working on the electricity and plumb- violet lights to help disinfect surfaces and ing, and putting up drywall. will feature outdoor spaces, and the grabCrews have already begun installing and-go technology that Amazon uses at its the beams and stanchions for the stadium Amazon Go stores. Oak View Group was seats, and watched as the highest beam, able to get that technology at its UBS signed by officials and union workers, was Arena due to its naming rights agreement put in place on Oct. 9. with Amazon for the Seattle Kraken’s new The facility is expected to open in time stadium. for the National Hockey League’s 2021-22 “We’re working with the gold stan-
Crews plaCed The highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.
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dard,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said. “We have to make sure a fan feels 1,000 percent safe when they enter the building.” But the Oak View Group, the Islanders and Northwell Health are also making sure people in the community stay safe. They announced on Oct. 6 that, as part of the partnership, Northwell and the Islanders will create community programs focused on health, nutrition and physical activity. The partnership will also help Northwell expand its outreach efforts, Dowling said, and learn more about the community’s needs. “It will be continuous learning,” Dowling said, with Leiweke adding that officials from the different organizations will learn more about the community’s needs before the first puck drops at the arena in 14 months. A retail village included in the plans for the redevelopment project, however, may open a year later due to coronavirus delays, and the south platform of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road station at the site will open around Nov. 1 of next year with the north platform — serving westbound trains — finished a year later. The station will include 5,500 parking spaces, with 150 reserved for commuter park-
ing. “We will be fine, and we will get through this,” Leiweke said at another panel discussion about the construction project on Oct. 8. “I’m not going to let a temporary virus affect what we’re doing here.” The project is being privately funded, Leiweke said, and is expected to provide a significant boost to the regional economy, at a time when economic activity has slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected to generate roughly $25 billion in economic activity over the term of its lease, and developers have vowed to fill 30 percent of the arena’s permanent jobs with workers who live in the surrounding area. Additionally, 30 percent of contracting dollars for construction was earmarked for state-certified minority- and female-owned businesses, and 6 percent was earmarked for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. “If you don’t think New York is going to return, you are blind to what’s going on around us today,” Leiwekee said at the ceremony on Friday. “To all of those that doubt New York, come visit us at UBS.” For more information about the arena, visit www.UBSArena.com.
Northwell receives $1.4M grant to study gun violence Northwell Health has been awarded $1.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence prevention and establish and implement a first-of-its-kind protocol to universally screen among those at risk of firearm injury. The grant is part of the health system’s “We Ask Everyone About Guns” research study, which aims to shift the paradigm to view gun violence as a public health issue and approach firearm injury risk similarly to other health risk factors that are part of routine care, like smoking, substance use and motor vehicle accidents. We Ask Everyone About Guns will
establish evidence-based screening and intervention strategies within three of its hospitals. Led by Drs. Chethan Sathya, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Sandeep Kapoor, the study will pilot at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a pediatric trauma center on the Queens-Nassau County border that is the accepting facility for adolescent trauma for more than five counties, and Staten Island University Hospital — each of which are in regions with critical need for firearm injury and mortality prevention, and areas with at-risk
youth. Northwell plans to expand We Ask Everyone About Guns across the health system. “Gun violence is a public health issue, and this NIH-funded study is a step in the right direction to finally addressing it as one,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell president and CEO. “Unfortunately, we have been dealing with two pandemics — Covid-19 and gun violence. By screening for firearm safety in our facilities, we can better understand how and why this senseless bloodshed continues to increase at historic rates.”
Northwell received the NIH grant as gun violence continues to rise across the country and remains the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. — nearly 40,000 people dying each year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In August, shootings doubled and murders increased 50 percent in New York City, according to the NYPD, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. Since May, there have been 791 shootings in New York City alone, which was a 140plus percent increase over the same period in 2019.
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District’s emergency fund helps ease the burden Board of Education Trustee Dr. Dennis Ryan praised DeVito’s presentation there are revenue sources that will help and the use of the emergency fund to offset these costs. The district will subcover unexpected costs. mit an application to the Federal Emer“Oftentimes people question why we gency Management Agency do keep an unassigned fund for reimbursement of just balance . . . Whether it was over $130,000, a CARES Act [Hurricane] Sandy or the colgrant will cover more than lapsing of the high school $404,000, and a Smart School roof, or just Covid,” Ryan bond will cover the cost of said, “it’s another validation i Pa d s fo r k i n d e r g a r t e n for why school districts need through second-grade stua fund balance to deal with dents. As a result, the district emergencies that come up.” projects that the cost to its Ryan asked DeVito if the general fund will be $169,322 district could consolidate for supplies and materials. DeVito said the district MichaeL DeViTo any other extra costs, including staff and other projects, had $13 million in its unas- DAssistant to help bring down expendisigned fund balance — its tures as the pandemic conemergency fund — and that Superintendent tinues. DeVito said the disit had saved $5 million trict had discussed possible because the schools were closed in March. After covering the pan- ways to reduce its expenses, but would demic expenditures, the district projects take another look in the hope of further that it will end the year with more than reducing the projected $3.7 million $9.2 million in its emergency fund. impact. continued from front page
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Panel guides first-time home buyers By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com
When Max and Ashley Kramer decided to buy their first home together before Covid-19 hit, they quickly realized it would be a lot of work. “We went on a whim to look at a few houses before we were prepared at all,” Ashley said. “That was important for us because it made us realize, ‘Ok, we need a team. We can’t do this on our own.’” To begin the process in April, they first called a mortgage broker. Though they lost out on deals for two homes because of the fast-paced market, they landed in a house that they say they are happy with in North Bellmore. The Kramers shared their first-time home-buying experience on the latest in a series of Herald Inside LI webinars produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, discussing different aspects of life in the Covid-19 pandemic. On Oct. 8, the couple was joined by panelists Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker at Douglas Elliman; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc. Moderator Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, first asked the panelists the most important thing a first-time homebuyer should know. The experts’ resounding answer was to find a reliable team, composed of a mortgage broker, a buyer’s real estate agent and an attorney, who will help at every step of the way. “It’s all about communication between everyone,” Wallace said, “and unfortunately, in this market right now, I feel for the buyers out there. They’re trying so hard, and they are qualified; sometimes they just need a little more education about their qualifications.” Ferrero said that step one in the home-buying process is to do what the Kramers did — consult with a mortgage broker, assess finances and answer questions like, “How much am I comfortable spending?” and “How will I show proof of income, credit, savings and assets?” “The most important thing is to plan, to budget and to basically check your credit and speak to somebody that will be pre-approving you,” she explained, “because if you don’t have that pre-approval or you don’t start that process, it’s going to be difficult to know where to go from there.” In the time of Covid-19, securing a pre-approval or pre-commitment based on finances is crucial, the panelists agreed, because many sellers will not allow buyers into the houses without one. The next step for a buyer is to decide where they
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want to live. Consult with a real estate agent who knows the areas well, walk through the neighborhoods and decide what they want and need in a home. “I’m seeing a trend from west to east as people are coming out of apartment living and are wanting more space,” Korman said. “People aren’t necessarily going to be going into the city office five days a week anymore.” While there is high demand for people moving out of apartments and into larger homes on Long Island, there is also low supply of homes on the market. This means the market moves quickly, and everyone needs to be on top of their game when making offers, the panelists said. Max suggested securing a pre-commitment rather than a pre-approval for the mortgage. “Our offer was a little shakier because it was lower, and we didn’t have a commitment to lend so that would have helped us on the terms side,” Max said of the Kramers’ first offer on a house. Once an offer is accepted, Korman explained that time is of the essence — a buyer needs to immediately call to schedule an inspection and close on the deal, especially in today’s hot market. “It’s very stressful for
CloCkwise from the top right, Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Max and Ashley Kramer, first-time home buyers; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker; Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers; Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., spoke on a virtual call about the process of buying a first house.
all,” Wallace said. Max said to expect large closing costs, especially on Long Island. “The down payment you expect,” he said, “the closing costs you don’t, and they’re high — you’re talking $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not going toward the principal of your house.” There are several grants available for first-time homebuyers, either to go toward down payments or renovations, Ferrero said. These include the state’s SONYMA program, homebuyer “dream” programs with certain banks and down payment assistance programs. Wallace encouraged people to visit the Long Island Housing Partnership website, lihp.org, to learn more. “It’s important to educate people and not scare people,” Ferrero said. “Markets change. Never give up because there are programs out there to help you and homes for you. It may not be the right time for you but that time will come.” Emigrant Mortgage Company, Scott Wallace Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Douglas Elliman sponsored the event. Visit liherald.com/insideli to view a recording of this webinar and find more information on upcoming webinars.
RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. Is the incidence of breast cancer higher among Long Island women? Where can women be screened and what is treatment like? The discussion
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Skye Ostreicher, of Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, will moderate the conversation and take questions from viewers. Herald Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, is a weekly webinar
■ Karla Waldron, executive director, Mondays at Racine ■ Dr. Melissa Fana, chief of breast surgery, Northwell Health
series that started in August to address different aspects of life during the Covid-19 crisis. This episode will also touch upon the pandemic’s impact on breast cancer treatment. To register, visit liherald.com/ insideli. To submit your questions in advance, email insideli@liherald.com. To sponsor a webinar or for more information about Herald Inside LI, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive. com or (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.
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were indoors. Since then they have been moved to outdoor locations. Even on a chilly morning, vehicles were lined up on Lido Boulevard to take the hour-long, drive-yourself tour, which features 90 dino figures. As you pass them, they move their heads or legs up and down, and an app adds a soundtrack. If you use your imagination, 2020 Long Island fades into the background, at least for a while. In the giant parking lot, you follow orange cones through the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods, some 200 million to 250 million years ago, long before humans appeared. There is the Tyrannosaurus rex, believed to have been 40 feet long, 12 feet tall and weighing 5.5 to 8 tons. T-Rex has always been one of the most popular dinos, but some of the exhibits may give very young children a scare, and this is one of them. There is also a spinosaurus, a huge lizard with external vertebrae up to 7 feet tall, which is believed to have been the first dinosaur that was able to swim. And you will want to take note of the triceratops, a 30-fot long, six- to eight-ton beast that had three horns and a spiky head plate, all the better to butt its enemies to death. There are velociraptors, which spewed out deadly venom to kill enemies; megalodons, which looked like modern whales, and relatively smaller representatives of the genus Siats. Tickets are available on the Jurassic Quest website, https://JurassicQuest.com, where you can reserve a time slot. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The show is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
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Jurassic Quest at Point Lookout Town Park offered residents a chance to drive back in time to guest to the dinosaur era. Guests in this section got to learn about the stegosaurus, allosaurus and Apatosaurus through their guided audio tour.
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Air out your home Both Jayme Kinsey, a contributing journalist at Dengarden, and Maria del Russo, a contributing journalist at Real Simple, agree that you must bring in new air. Kinsey argues that no matter how much of a new scent you try to infuse into old, stinky air, you’ll never get rid of the scent completely. Russo cites household expert and author Rachel Hoffman, who states that too much moisture in the air (from cleaning, cooking or showering) can trap bad smells and make the air feel damp and musty. Bite the bullet on the AC costs, and use fans, screen doors and vents to bring as much new, fresh air in as possible. Hoffman also suggests ditching old sponges, removing/washing towels and floormats more often and seeking less total moisture in your bathrooms, kitchen and laundry spaces. Address common offenders Experts agree that bad smells always win; you’ve got to stay ahead of them. Journalists from Good Housekeeping and Cheat Sheet highlight several of the most common smelly culprits. Garbage disposals: Oftentimes, small bits of food scraps get stuck in the disposal and cause lingering smells. Experts recommend turning on the disposal, running the water and putting a combination of baking powder, dish soap, ice cubes and lemon/orange peels down it while it’s running. This mix of neutralizing, aromatic and abrasive materials will help create a fresh-smelling kitchen. Get peeling! Trash cans: Without a doubt, the trash cans in all our houses could use a good scrub-down. Experts recommend a proper wash, bleach and
sun-dry before bringing bins back in the house and putting dryer sheets in the bottoms to create good smells and absorb moisture. Carpets and rugs: After years of spills, footprints and pet hair, whether your carpets look good or not, there are a lot of extra smells (and potentially moisture) stuck in the fibers of your floor coverings. Take some time and money to thoroughly wash them out and let them air-dry while you open up all your windows. After you’ve purged the bad smells, you’re ready for the fun part: picking good smells to create a peaceful ambiance. This is where the advice diverges, but all routes will work. Air fresheners, cleaning supplies and candles all have man-made chemicals in them; incense can be hard for some people to tolerate; methods for infusing natural aromas take the most work. But all will achieve a pleasant scent in your home. It’s up to you to choose which is right for you, but here are some good starting ideas from our trusted journalists: Heat The most effective candles and air fresheners include some type of subtle heating. Candles work well but are limited by their wicks and also can create smoke stains. Experts recommend heating plates for either scented wax (no wick and no flame) or plug-in air fresheners. Incense Incense is a great option and creates a cool vibe, often with strong, long-lasting smells. Common scents are sandalwood, frankincense, jasmine, lavender and patchouli, although any store that sells incense will often have many more to choose from. Experiment with different scents and brands. Always use a proper incense burning stand, and ask your guests if they’ve ever had any adverse reactions to incense when they arrive; it causes some people to get mild respiratory issues or headaches. Natural methods Natural methods are a bit more labor-intensive, but they always create fresh, natural and subtle smells, as opposed to the man-made smells of some artificial scents. Experts recommend small jars of coffee beans, eucalyptus or lavender branches. Coming back to the theme of heat, many home experts will simmer fruits and herbs on the stove, bake vanilla beans on low or put essential oils in their heating plate. Once you’ve ushered out the bad smells, any one of these options will provide a welcoming, pleasant atmosphere. Above photo: Enjoy your space even more when it’s welcoming and fresh; it’s not all just candles and air fresheners!
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ven those of us who enjoy our jobs have had those days when we just didn’t want to get up and leave the house early in the morning to commute to our office, watch the clock and then suffer that long, tiring commute back home. Little did many of us know we were going to face a time when we didn’t (couldn’t) have to leave our homes to go to work and that the family kitchen table would become our office. The Covid-19 pandemic changed our lifestyles and uprooted our daily schedules. While many people had to show up on location as essential workers, there were also those whose jobs mandated our input from our remote locations. How did this drastic upheaval change business? Both Mike and Len went from working onsite in managerial positions to working from respective home offices. Each one has maintained their scheduled work hours and kept breaks and lunchtimes according to their office schedules. Mike gets dressed in normal business attire as part of his mindset; Len chooses more casual clothing to work in. “My No. 1 trick for being productive is that I have a space that is set up to be conducive to working. I don’t accept the notion that working at home means I can sleep in and make it up on the backend,” explained Mike. “The biggest problem is the lack of availability to quickly ask
co-worker a question. I have to email or call which can lead to waiting and less productive days due to the additional steps.” “My job, which is normally done at the office, usually includes a lot of in-person trips to courts and other agencies. Since I’ve been working from home, I’ve been able to accomplish my normal deskwork although I have had to rely occasionally on outside services like Kinko for heavy-duty printing, etc. Although I have work programs on my computer I lack the heavy-duty and faster office machinery so it slows things down,” said Len who also added that waiting to discuss items with co-workers was time-consuming Cristina, a private practice mental health professional who regularly works from home, explained that she uses separate phones and laptops for work and personal use. At the end of the day, she logs off and tries to separate her work from home life. She tries not to stay at her work desk too long and takes breaks when needed to avoid “ruminating on issues that, oftentimes, I can step away from if I leave my laptop and work phone at the office.” Maintain boundaries It’s very important to keep boundaries between your work and your personal life when you are living and working in the same place. If your work relies on interacting with colleagues regularly, many of use are using chat and audio/ visual applications like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Skype, Facebook Chatrooms or Facetime. If you
are part of a team, it helps to start the day with an early morning phone call or virtual meeting. When working from home gets to you and you find you need a change pick up your laptop and visit an internet cafe, be sure to use a Virtual Private Network for security. Elise Nicpon, sales manager for nationally known Room & Board Business Interiors, recommends that all homeworkers choose an area for work that would most inspire productivity.“Keep your desk clear of anything you don’t need for your work,” says Nicpon. “An organized desk will
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National Fire Prevention Week was on October 4-10th. Communities and fire departments throughout the country focused on saving lives and preventing damage through outreach and education. Normally, firefighters visit schools and other places of assembly and give in-person classes and presentations. This year because of Covid and social distancing, many of the events were presented differently. Outreach programs including outdoor venues and virtual platforms. Some departments gave extra attention to Public Service Announcements and videos through social media. I participated in my first fire prevention presentation through a zoom meeting, and it ended up being a great success. While in-person presentations are always fun and meaningful, connectam ing to kids via zoom worked out really well. As we know fires are dangerous. Because of modern building materials they grow in speed and size very rapidly, and every second counts. That is why it is so important to have working smoke detectors, practice fire emergency drills, and plan to have two ways out of your house in the event of a fire. This year’s fire prevention week theme was fire safety in the kitchen. The National Fire Prevention Association spread the slogan to “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen”. Cooking related fires are the number one cause for residential fires. According to the NFPA, nearly 44% of house fires start in the kitchen. Causes include grease fires, unattended or distracted cooking, and cooking appliance
misuse or malfunction. A great way to prevent a grease or cooking fire is to pay attention to what is on your stovetop and to always have lid nearby to cover a pot or pan. Having a multi-purpose fire extinguisher handy is very important in the event of a fire. Mutli-purpose or dry chemical extinguishers are recommended for grease or oil based fires as water can create a splashing effect and spread the fire instead of extinguishing it. Because of the pandemic, people are homeschooling and working from home. The multitasking could be very distracting. Since we are at home for greater periods, we should focus on fire prevention and drills. Many have converted their living rooms into classrooms and their kitchens into mini cafeterias. Schools practice fire into drills, but have you practiced your fire drill in the home? No doubt, we are going through tough times and changes in environments. Please take the extra steps to prevent a tragedy in the home. Make sure your young children know not to cook on their own. Parents, try not to be distracted as you are juggling working from home and homeschooling. Make sure you have working smoke detectors, have fire safety plans in place and fire extinguishers nearby in the event of as fire. Remember, fire prevention should be practiced year round, not just the first week in October.
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Several hundred children, and some adults, remain unable to make use of the Martin Luther King Center in Long Beach while city and center officials appear deadlocked on ways to re-open the facility that has been shuttered since the coronavirus pandemic took hold in March. The center on Riverside Boulevard is open only to administrative personnel. But school-age children who in the past have received tutoring, after school activities and recreation, have been kept out. Long Beach officials say the center has failed to provide a Covid 19 safety plan, and that the city has been asking for one for months now. “We have been sending them emails and making calls” to center officials, Simone Freeman, the city’s corporation counsel, said at a city council meeting last week, “We are continuing to work to ensure that the students and children who are struggling” will be able to utilize the center. Discussions between the city and the center have taken place at various times in the past few months, but have produced few results. Primarily, the city said the center has failed to provide a covid 19
safety plan. John McNally, executive assistant to the city manager, said the center is required by state law to provide safety plans for each of its activities. “We’re waiting on the MLK,” said city council president John Bendo, at the council meeting. James Hodge, chairman of the center, said a covid 19 safety plan has been sent to the city. City officials said, however, the pl;an is merely a draft and does not go far enough. Hodge said that in emails and phone calls, he will be asking Long Bech residents for help reopening the center. “I am calling on Long Beach residents to help the children,” Hodge said. “It’s not about party. It’s about people. I’m calling on leaders and elected officials all over New York State. We are in dire need of help. Fred Brewington, a noted civil-rights leader on Long Island, said Tuesday “I was fully retained last week” to serve as council to the center. “I wrote the city last week telling them we would like to sit down” and discuss ways to re-open the center. He said talks will be held sometime this week. Hodge also argued that Long Beach’s recreation center and pool are open. McNally said that the facilities are open only because the city has established covid 19 guidelines for them.
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Q. We have a situation where our new house was finished but our contractor didn’t get any inspections. Now we can’t get our certificate of occupancy. We replaced our house after Hurricane Sandy, and because it’s taller, it needed sprinklers. The contractor died and left no paperwork or permits for us. The plumber seems to have retired and left the state. We’re scrambling to figure this out. The building inspector is trying to help, Ask The and says we need all the Architect plumbing and electrical inspections, which means getting a new plumber and an electrician, who we located and is helping by giving us his sign-off, which we understand is through a private agency. We don’t understand why there’s a private agency instead of our building department. Don’t they give electric permits? The onte eeper hard part seems to be the sprinklers in our ceilings. Our architect, who drew the plans and showed the sprinkler head locations, says he can’t sign the affidavit the inspector needs without a sprinkler test, and nobody knows who installed the sprinkler plumbing. What can we do to get this over with?
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I wondered why we see more demonizing than discussing; why what the media calls “debates” are really more like serial assertions, leaving essential questions undiscussed. Then I considered why elected officials of all stripes need each other. Why can’t we disagree without being disagreeable? What lessons are we teaching our children? Democrats are criticized for reliance on government for progressive social policies and infrastructure funding. Republicans want to cut taxes and reduce government. But infrastructure is needed to provide the platforms that Republicans expect for entrepreneurs to succeed. No millionaire or billionaire can legitimately claim that he or she did it alone. They, and certainly those who helped them, were most likely educated in public schools, drove to work on public roads, relied on police and firefighters, and used publicly licensed airwaves to communicate. They took for granted that they could eat safe foods and breathe clean air. In other words, entrepreneurs succeed by using facilities and systems funded by the taxes they don’t want to pay. Many anti-government types acknowledge this when they talk about “giving back” in recognition of the advantages society provided them. Far too often, though, these tax-deductible charitable contribu-
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tions serve as “voluntary taxation,” supporting personal priorities instead of the public ones that should be funded by taxes. And there are notable problems that result from too little government involvement: an inadequate and inequitable health care system, a lack of pandemic preparedness, rampant racism, financial meltdowns, unprotected water and produce, and cities and towns that are ravaged by hurricanes and forest fires. We suffer from too much focus on individual freedoms and not enough on collective responsibility. This doesn’t mean that government is the answer to every problem — or that business and the market are the sources of all wisdom. There are proper functions for government and proper functions for the market, and ignoring the unique missions of either usually leads to difficulty. The market seeks profit maximization, the public seeks safety and assurances, and each balances the other. Over time, disparate groups around the world have peacefully reached agreements on issues as diverse as the Law of the Sea treaty, international telecommunications, air traffic control, the calendar and time zones, to name just a few. In each case, all gained through compromise. They built on the unique characteristics of cooperation and tolerance.
e need leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base.
These examples give me hope that differing points of view can find common cause in the highly inefficient use of tax revenues. On Long Island, for example, we have some 900 taxing authorities, each with a board and administrative structure. Think of the numerous towns and villages in our two counties, and the school, water, sewer and library districts that serve our population of 2.8 million. The challenges ahead are too large for either the government or the market to solve by themselves. Energy uses and sources, unconstrained financial instruments and natural disasters like rising seas are greater than either sector can handle alone. We need less anger and attitude. Instead we need committed leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base, and an informed citizenry prepared to debate them in order to bring all sides together to address common problems with common sense. And we, the public, should commit ourselves to elect new representatives when those in office are more committed to noise than negotiation. Only when this happens — when we can debate without shouting, and disagree without being disagreeable — can we begin to spend tax dollars more wisely on the highest priorities, and not continue to borrow from the next generation. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University.
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illions of Americans seem to be manifesting what has been called “insane” behavior: They keep doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different and better result. They keep flouting coronavirus regulations, and, even though such behavior has killed an outrageous number of Americans, they still expect a different outcome for themselves. They are surprised when they get sick. In the midst of a RAndI surging pandemic, kReIss they won’t wear a simple mask, even as the highly contagious virus sweeps across the country. They continue circulating the same lies about Covid-19 that have challenged the medical community from the beginning. These lies, minimizing the threat of the disease, undermine epidemiologists and embolden people to take risks that may land them in the ICU. Even though people at the White House are dropping like flies, those loyal to President Trump don’t see the necessity of a course correction in White House corona-
virus protocols. They are still ready to attend Trump’s mask-optional rallies without social distancing, even after people have gotten sick and died after such public events. Just ask Herman Cain. Millions think it’s OK to move about in public without observing the basic safety precautions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They have no problem with sitting within spitting distance of the speaker at the podium. Witness the president’s unmasked children sitting in the audience at the first debate. I still see people without masks in local stores. They apparently believe that if Covid-19 isn’t a hoax, then at worst it’s no big deal, and in Trump’s case it’s “a blessing in disguise.” So, no worries. And why should they fret? The president of the United States isn’t worried. Even after testing positive, after suffering various clinical symptoms of Covid-19, having at least two episodes of low oxygen levels and spiking a fever, he is champing at the bit to hold rallies and even an in-person second debate with Joe Biden. At press time, the White House was refusing to release his updated Covid-19 test results. These aren’t his tax returns;
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this is life and death. He was a one-man source of contagion, with more than 30 people and counting in his inner and extended circle falling ill with the disease. It hasn’t been determined who is Patient One in the White House cluster, but Trump is doing nothing to urge contact tracing or rigorous testing. Even sick, he insisted on that notorious joy ride around Walter Reed Army Medical Center, exposing everyone in the presidential SUV to the virus. In his widely mocked “Covita” appearance from a White House balcony, looking like your generic dictator, he insisted he was cured. It was like a miracle. Actually, it was ill-advised and seemingly delusional. With Donald Trump, there is absolutely no learning curve, and on some level, that’s the worst thing about him. He doesn’t learn, he doesn’t evolve, he doesn’t get enlightened, he doesn’t ever apologize for his mistakes. He could get lucky and survive, but as we went to press, he should be in isolation, according to many medical experts. Nevertheless, he insists he is fine, and is going about his business, often without a mask and without observing social distancing.
nd Trump hinted that the Gold Star military families might have gotten him sick.
He has learned nothing from this bout with Covid-19. The novel coronavirus has brought about a novel realization. The president is unable to learn from his blunders and misapprehensions because he cannot acknowledge making mistakes. He never regrets; he never apologizes. Bad outcomes are always someone else’s fault. In the case of his Covid-19, he hinted that the Gold Star families he greeted at the White House might have gotten him sick. But he may have known he was positive for the virus before he received the military families in the White House, with few masks in sight. How could he not spread the infection he carried? In an interview, he said the Gold Star families love to touch him and kiss him. Some, I imagine, may pay a price for that privilege. In the criminal justice system, someone who can’t learn from his mistakes is known as a repeat offender. Repeat offenders in the time of Covid are those who keep walking through this viral fire without expecting to get burned. I must be insane, too, because I fully hoped that a chastened president might express thanks for his recovery and then embrace all the Covid-19 precautions that would keep the people around him safe. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me of how our nation’s deep political divisions now seem to define our daily discourse. Just in the past few years, the political trenches have become that much deeper and, sadly, the “debate” is that much more indecorous. What can we do to stem the excesses of partisanship, RoBeRT A. which I believe are infecting our politisCoTT cal process and the ability to make sound decisions on the most critical issues affecting our society? Think about the resistance to wearing masks and respecting social distancing. After the storekeeper’s comment, I began wondering why it seems that Republicans and Democrats can’t work together; why politics involves divisiveness, damning and distortion of the truth; why so many seem relentlessly opposed but not engaged. The certitude they show reveals no moral anguish about critical issues, like immigration, which must be reformed if we are to admit the talent we need at all levels.
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here is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and the second-most-common form of cancer among women, behind skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died while spreading the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths. It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one. Screenings and treatments, however, are down dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Breast imaging has dropped by 62 percent, genetic counseling by 26 percent, breast surgery by 21 percent, and as of August, new cancer diagnoses by 52 percent, research shows. Medical experts are urging women to be screened and keep up any treatments and surgeries. Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for women with histories of breast cancer in their families. Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the breast or in the underarm area. ■ Swelling, redness or darkening of the breast. ■ Change in a breast’s size or shape. ■ An itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple. ■ A pulling-in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast.
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letters Defending our rights To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “We could use a little old-school politics right now” (Oct. 1-7): I was saddened to read that some of the people who responded to Brinton’s previous column, “A maddening tale of two presidencies” (Sept. 17-23), resorted to name-calling. I am also the child of a World War II Navy veteran. I am retired from the FDNY, which I served proudly for 26 years. I also have
been involved with multiple charitable endeavors, along with many of my friends. We have delivered supplies and toys (more than 100,000) to areas coping with the aftermath of hurricanes in the U.S. since Katrina in 2005. I believe in the Constitution, and I love the United States. I support the police, and just as we were told after 9/11 that we should not judge all Muslims by the actions of a few, we should not now judge all law enforcement officers by the actions of a few. In Brinton’s most recent column,
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equipment that is no longer needed to another transit agency. The paperwork alone involved in this process would take several months, and, once the transfer is completed, if ridership increases significantly or parts of the fleet need to be replaced, additional equipment would not be readily available. The MTA could also purchase the excess federally funded equipment from the FTA, basing its value on depreciation. The MTA would then be free to sell the surplus equipment and keep the proceeds. And it could retire any equipment that has already reached the end of its intended lifespan. But this, too, could lead to a shortage of equipment down the road. Most important, as far as commuters are concerned, a major reduction in LIRR service would go directly against promised increases in that service: new trains for the New York Islanders’ arena at Belmont Park, starting next October; a 40 percent increase in rush-hour service when the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track is completed in December 2022; the addition of 24 trains per hour during peak times in support of the $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, also scheduled for December 2022;
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Letters he wrote of Justice Ruth Ginsberg and her deep and abiding Jewish faith. Will the press now stand idly by if Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is bashed for practicing her Catholic faith by those on the left? The First Amendment clearly gives people the right to practice their religion, in addition to the right to free expression. Journalists have the choice to defend her constitutional rights or to pile on. And if you believe that all people have equal First Amendment rights in our country, I challenge you to wear a Make America Great Again hat and walk through the Upper West Side, SoHo, Greenwich Village or nearly anywhere in New York City and see how far you get. To Brinton, I say keep up the good work because, although I do not agree with most of what he writes, I enjoy and respect his conviction and will defend his First Amendment right to the press. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore
Time to ban fracking To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice has shown herself to be a true partner in helping to bring New York state and our country to 100 percent clean and renewable energy. Indeed, her opposition to the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Port and her support for
and an increase in reverse-peak service on all branches by the end of that year. The MTA board of directors has a legal and fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of both commuters and taxpayers. We need to make sure that Foye details all of the potential costs and challenges of the changes he has in mind with the board as well as elected officials at all levels of government before he proceeds with those cuts. And Long Islanders need to know how their daily commutes will change if the proposed cuts and fare hikes are implemented. How overcrowded will trains become? What will be the cost in time that commuters spend standing on platforms? How will social distancing be maintained as the coronavirus pandemic drags on? These are questions that all of us who use the LIRR and any other branches of the MTA should be asking. To voice your opinions, write to Foye, at the MTA, 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10004, or LIRR President Phil Eng, at the LIRR, 4312 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Or record a comment for one of the MTA’s monthly board meetings, now being held on Zoom. For a schedule and instructions, go to www.mtaboardmeetings. Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office for over three decades.
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offshore wind is commendable. But our planet is rapidly heating up, making it urgent that we move off fossil fuels such as fracked gas. I urge Rice to co-sponsor and actively work for the passage of the Fracking Ban Act (H.R. 5857). We need to ban hydraulic fracturing and stop any new fossil fuel infrastructure across our country. JOSEPH VARON West Hempstead
Attacking the ‘Red Zones’ To the Editor: Our Covid-19 numbers remain good news, even as clusters appear in certain areas of the state. Our testing system is so advanced that we were able to track clusters to 2.8 percent of the state’s population and attack the virus within that population. It will take the work of all of us to ensure we do not go backward on our hardfought progress. We must all continue to wear masks, wash our hands, remain socially distant, and above all, stay “New York tough.” Within the Red Zone focus areas, 3,901 test results were reported last weekend, yielding 193 positives, or a 4.95 percent positivity rate. In the remainder of the state, not counting these Red Zones, 130,678 test results were reported, yielding 1,254 positives, or a 0.96 percent positivity rate.
A monarch butterfly, one of nature’s works of art — Oyster Bay
The Red Zones are home to 2.8 percent of the state’s population, yet had 13.3 percent of all positive test results reported to the state, and 17.9 percent of all positive case results reported to the state last week. The positivity rate for
test results this past week in the Red Zone areas has been 6.17 percent, down slightly from the prior week. GOV. ANDREW CUOMO
LONG BEACH HERALD — October 15, 2020
MTA will risk much if it cuts service and hikes fares
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