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Parents split on masking children requirements for children. Diane Isopo O’Gara said she was among the people who believe With coronavirus cases drop- youths should no longer have to ping and restrictions easing, wear them. many parents have made a push “Kids should be unmasked,” to allow children to go without Isopo O’Gara said. “It is hurting face coverings at schools and their self-esteem and is more detcamps, while others have been rimental to their health to be reluctant to do so. breathing in their own breath for “The masking rules for school hours a day than Covid-19 is a must remain as danger. Teachers long as children who are vaccinated are not vaccinatshould feel protected,” Avram Pilich ed, and those who said. “Just because are still nervous many adults are can choose to wear vaccinated, that their own masks doesn’t mean that all day, but I want unvaccinated kids my kids to be are safe. Children unmasked for have died from BARBARA BROOKS good.” Covid-19 and Jessica Campspread it to rela- RUSSACK bell said she was tives who have East Rockaway also in favor of died. Nobody likes unmasking chilwearing masks, but dren, noting that as this is a matter of life and a parent and a teacher, she was death.” concerned that masks would Ashley Miller expressed a have a lasting negative impact. similar sentiment. “Until the One of her students, she said, kids can be vaccinated, masks has suffered frequent nosebleeds stay on, especially indoors,” she since having to wear one, while said. many other children aren’t as Across the state and in Nas- social as they used to be. sau County, however, there have “Young children need to see been rallies at which people have pushed for an end to mask CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Remembering the fallen Lynbrook hosted a Memorial Day parade on Monday to remember those who have died serving the country. Members of the American Legion were among the marchers. Story, more photos, Page 3.
Students make linguistic history Three seniors become first to earn Seal of Biliteracy By JULIA SWERDIN jswerdin@liherald.com
Lynbrook High School seniors Je n n i re t h To m ayo, Ta n i a Ramirez and Mariam Caraza were recently awarded the New York State Seal of Biliteracy, making them the first Lynbrook students to receive the honor. According to the state Department of Education, the NYSSB “recognizes high school graduates who have attained a high
level of proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages, in addition to English.” Madelyn Torres, who chairs the Lynbrook School District’s English as a New Language department, explained that the seal is a distinguishing factor for college and job applicants and an important way to honor the meaningful skill of bilingualism. “In a world that’s constantly changing, evolving and becom-
ing more diverse, in not only our district but the world as a whole, it is so important to be able to communicate with others,” Torres said. “When we widen our understanding of each other’s backgrounds, we can grow to have greater appreciation and respect for everyone.” Torres said that when she became a Lynbrook teacher in 2004, the ENL curriculum was a CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
believe masks for children should be up to their parents.
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faces,” Campbell said. “They need to see expressions. It’s a part of their development. We’re depriving our children of basic human rights, like breathing.” She added that she believed mask mandates weren’t in keeping with the science of Covid-19 cases dwindling amid an increase in vaccinated residents. Campbell also said, however, that she believed parents should have a choice in the matter, and that those who want their children to continue wearing masks should have that right, just as others who don’t want their kids to cover their faces should also have a say. “The government needs to leave our babies alone and let us decide what is best for them,” she said. On May 26, parents, school board members and legislators hosted a rally at the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola, urging officials to unmask children in schools and camps. The group demanded that Gov. Andrew Cuomo and County Executive Laura Curran lift mask restrictions for children. So far, officials have stood firm on those mandates. The state Department of Health announced last month that only children between ages 2 and 5 were no longer required to wear masks for child care programs, but many parents have pushed for the age limit to be raised, even if older children are not yet eligible for a vaccine. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for those ages 12 to 15 on May 10, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention green-lighted it on May 12. Hours later, Cuomo gave it the OK. Those younger than 12, however, are still not eligible for inoculations. While elected officials and hospitals across Long
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BOARD OF EDUCATION trustees and elected officials recently hosted a rally urging County Executive Laura Curran, above, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to allow children to be unmasked at schools and camps, but officials have stuck to state and federal guidelines. Island hosted news events when children began receiving the vaccines, many parents have expressed concerns about inoculating their children, and now more have been vocal about not wanting them to wear masks. Barbara Brooks Russack said parents should have the final say. “I believe masks for children should be up to their parents,” she said. “If an adult wants to wear a mask while around children who are unmasked, that is their
choice.” In an update on May 15, the CDC said it recommended that schools continue to follow current Covid-19 prevention strategies for the rest of the school year, which include mask wearing by adults and children. The guidance came as the CDC also stated that those who have been fully vaccinated against the virus do not have to wear masks or socially distance unless required to do so by a business, workplace or other local restriction.
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LYNBROOK HOSTED ITS Memorial Day parade on Monday, which featured several marchers.
Lynbrook hosts Memorial Day Parade By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com
One year after the coronavirus pandemic wiped out festivities, Lynbrook returned to hosting an in-person Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Elected officials, including Mayor Alan Beach and the board of trustees, marched in the parade along with local veterans organizations and the Lynbrook Fire Department. The parade ran its usual route, starting at the McDonald’s on Merrick Road on Monday at 9:45 a.m. and making its way to the Doughboy Monument at Saperstein Plaza. As usual, the parade included the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Members of both veterans’ groups gathered at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall all 9:15 a.m. for a ceremony honoring the bravery of veterans past and present in the village.
MAYOR ALAN BEACH spoke during the service at the Doughboy Monument. TRUSTEE ROBERT BOCCIO, near left, Deputy Mayor Michael Hawxhurst and Beach marched in the parade. TALLY-HO OFFICERS SALUTED the memory of late former Capt. Jeff Wiener, who was killed in action in Iraq in 2005.
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Students discuss growing up in other countries CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “pull-out” model, meaning that ENL students did not receive any instruction in general education classes. Now, she said, the curriculum is “much more personalized to each individual student’s needs,” and contains a mix of ENL-specific and general education courses. There are currently about 70 ENL students in the district. The growth of the program was what enabled Torres and her students to apply for the seal for the first time in Lynbrook history. She contacted a representative of the Education Department in September, and they corresponded throughout the school year. Then the three candidates completed a series of requirements: scoring 80 or higher on the state’s English Language Arts Regents exam, completing all 11th- and 12th-grade ELA courses with an average of 85 or higher, and finally, presenting a culminating project to a panel of reviewers. The presentations were evaluated on May 13 by a Seal of Biliteracy Committee: ENL teacher Karen Smith, Spanish teacher William Luzzi, guidance counselor Jonathan Spector, LHS Principal Joseph Rainis, Assistant Principal Salvatore Brescia and Superintendent Melissa Burak. At the Senior Awards ceremony on May 25, the girls were presented with the seal.
Jennireth Tomayo
Tomayo, who was born and raised in Venezuela, moved to Lynbrook in 2017, after finishing eighth grade in Brentwood. She explained that it was extremely difficult to adapt to both American culture and the English language after uprooting her life in her native country. “I missed my country, my family, my friends and everything was different,” she said. “I just kept telling myself, ‘There’s always new challenges coming,’ and I learned with time.” For her NYSSB presentation, Tomayo researched the differences between education in Venezuela and the U.S. She explained that “not that many people know what it’s like outside of their country,.” Tomayo shared her experiences of attending school in Venezuela. Fortunately, she was able to attend private school, but for those who can’t afford that, public
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LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL seniors Jennireth Tomayo, Mariam Caraza and Tania Ramirez, from left holding roses, recently earned the Seal of Biliteracy. With the students were, from left, Madelyn Torres, Karen Smith and William Luzzi. school is the dreaded, and only, option: The walls are covered in graffiti, the supplies are abysmal and the level of education is far below anything in America. So, she said, she was thankful for the opportunities she’s had given in Lynbrook, and she hoped to pursue a career in teaching. Tomayo further explained that the Venezuelan government is to blame for the widespread poverty in the country. “The salary is about a dollar per month, but the price for food is the same as it is here, so nobody can buy anything,” she said.
Tania Ramirez
Ramirez grew up in the countryside of El Salvador, and moved to Lynbrook in 2016 after completing middle school in Hempstead. In El Salvador, she lived in her aunt’s house because her mother’s house was over an hour away from the nearest school. She explained that the English education in El Salvador was minimal, so her move to the U.S., and an unfamiliar culture, was frightening. As a young woman coming of age and simultaneously moving to a new continent, Ramirez said she has often reflected on the differences between her native
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country and the U.S. So she chose to focus her NYSSB presentation on the contrast between adolescence in the two countries. “When I came here, I heard many stories about my classmates’ childhoods, and I realized how different they were from mine,” she said. “Latin American parents are really strict due to circumstances that they can’t control, like the country’s security, and I think that not many people in America realize Latin American children grow up with little to no freedom because of that.” Ramirez is vice president of the Lynbrook High Culture Club and a member of the National Art Honor Society. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a career in illustration and design. “When I was living in El Salvador, I never thought that I would be able to go to college since it was too far away, and we really didn’t have the resources,” she said. “I now have the opportunity to go and to study what I like, and I want to be able to keep creating art.”
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While the upcoming Long Island summer months tend to breed an eagerness to exercise outdoors, the hot and humid weather should also create an alertness to help avoid a heat-related emergency. Even though our bodies contain a natural cooling mechanism—perspiration—it can still overheat and lead to a potentially deadly condition, heat stroke. Heat stroke is normally the final act within the sequence of heat-related sicknesses. At this point, the organs begin to fail and shut down. Heat stroke is sometimes preceded by the symptoms of heat rash, heat cramps and heat exhaustion. There are several ways a ‘hot rian and humid exerciser’ can help prevent heat-related ailments, such as avoiding strenuous exercise during the hottest times of the day, 11a.m to 4 p.m., wearing loose and light-colored clothing, applying sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 15 and drinking at least two to four glasses of water, per hour, during extreme heat. Keep drinking water before, after and during exercise. Thirst can be a sign of dehydration, so don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink. A great gauge for measuring your hydration level is by noting your urine color — generally, the lighter the urine, the better hydrated you are, and vice versa. But keep in mind, supplemental vitamins may alter the color. The state’s Department of Health offers the following table to help identify heat illnesses: Heat Stroke: Also known as sunstroke, heat stroke can be life-threatening. Body temperature can rise and cause brain damage; death may result if the individual is not cooled quickly. Signs include hot, red and dry skin; changes in consciousness; rapid, weak pulse and shallow breathing. A cold bath or sponge can provide relief
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and lower body temperature. Heat Exhaustion: While less dangerous than heat stroke, heat exhaustion poses health concerns and it most often occurs when people exercise too heavily or work in warm, humid places where body fluids are lost. Signs and symptoms include cool, moist, pale or flushed skin; heavy sweating; headache; nausea or vomiting; dizziness and exhaustion. If these occur, move the victim out of the sun and apply cool, wet cloths. Heat Cramps: Muscular pains and spasms are often caused by heavy exertion. Loss of water and salt from sweating causes cramping. Symptoms are abdominal and leg muscle pain. Firm pressure or gentle massages applied to cramping can provide relief. Remember to hydrate often while exercisessarT ing or working outdoors. Heat Rash: Skin irritation that looks like a red cluster of pimples or small blisters may be heat rash. Try to move the person to a cool place, keep the affected area dry and use talcum powder to decrease irritation. “The combination of temperatures in the 90s and high humidity could result in dangerous health conditions across New York, especially for older individuals who have underlying health conditions, infants and young children, and people participating in outdoor activities,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Howard Zucker, according to the NYSDOH website. “It is important to be aware of the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, take appropriate precautions and know what to do if you or someone you encounter is experiencing health issues due to extreme heat.”
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Ducks are quacking stronger than ever A fan-favorite Long Island team seeks fifth Atlantic League title By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com
The minor league baseball Ducks run as one of Long Island’s most popular summer attractions was interrupted last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year the flock is back and aims to quack louder and stronger. A “back to fun” theme begins with a four-game home series against the Lexington Legends to open the season (May 28 to 31); the Ducks seek their fifth Atlantic League of Professional Baseball championship. In 2019, Long Island set a franchise record with 86 wins and 15 players’ contracts sold. The Legends are one of three new teams in the league that is now a “professional partner” with Major League Baseball, not an independent league anymore. The Gastonia HoneyHunters, from North Carolina, and the West Virginia Power, in Charleston, are the other new teams. The league includes the High Point Rockers, also in North Carolina, the Lancaster Barnstormers and York Revolution, both in Pennsylvania, and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. “We have an awful lot to be proud of in our first 20 years, becoming the first team in Atlantic League history to reach eight million fans,” said team President and General Manager Michael Pfaff, who also noted the 2019 title and the team victory record. “It just set the bar higher. Our expectations have only grown. It’s been 600 days since we last played a ballgame here and we can’t wait to get going.” When heading to the game look for the signs that now read Fairfield Properties BallPark. Wally Backman, the former major leaguer who played for the Mets, returns as manager. Backman became a seer two years ago, when he told Ducks owner Frank Boulton that the team would win a championship that season. “We’re going to be good; we’re going to repeat,” Backman said, noting that the season had yet to get under way and the Ducks were already losing a fourth player to MLB. “We’ve got a lot of ex-major league guys on [the roster], and we expect to lose a lot of guys just like we did in ’19. We’ll fill those voids like we have in the past, but it’s going to be an exciting brand of baseball.” Returning players from the 2019 squad such as Daniel Fields and new ones like Opening Day pitcher Mike Bolsinger, a right hander, will bolster a squad Backman said has “quality pitching” and is speedier. More base stealing and hit-andrun plays will be part of the Ducks’ attack. “We’ll do both,” Backman said, “you’ve seen me manage before. I like to force the defense to make mistakes. We’ll run a little bit more than in the past.” The players are ready to take the field. “I had to decide if I wanted to play and had the same love of the game,” Bolsinger said. He last played in 2019 in Japan. “I still love the game and want to play.” Fields was on the field when the Ducks lost the 2018 title game to the Sugarland
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LoNg ISLaNd duckS manager Wally Backman answered a question at Media Day. To his left are Lew Ford, Daniel Fields and Mike Bolsinger.
Skeeters and there in 2019. “It was a pretty good feeling,” he said, and looks forward to another championship season. The Ducks will have a full slate of promotional nights and are abiding by the most up-to-date Covid protocols. For tickets and more information, go to www. liducks.com.
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Tuesday, June 15 East Rockaway Board of Education The East Rockaway Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7 p.m. at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, 443 Ocean Ave. Live stream recordings will be posted at eastrockawayschols.org.
VFW Thrift Shop in East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 in East Rockaway has launched its Veterans’ Thrift Shop. The post is at 164 Main St. Due to the pandemic, the store’s schedule varies, but members are trying to open daily, including Sundays. For thrift shop information and hall rentals, call the post at (516) 887-8170, and ask for Pat, Gary, Tony or Gene.
Wednesday, June 16 Book Character Scavenger Hunt The East Rockaway Public LIbrary hosts a book character scavanger hunt in Memorial Park from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Look for your favorite book characters hidden in the park! If you find them all you’ll get a prize! Registration begins June 2
Thursday, June 3 Pajama-rama Storytime The Lynbrook Public Library presents Pajama-rama Storytime at 7 p.m. The event is for For Families with pre-walkers – to age 5 and their siblings of all ages. Join Mrs. B outside in the library garden for a socially distanced storytime before bed. Come in your PJs with a bedtime buddy! Parents may bring a lawn chair for themselves or join their children on the ground. Please bring blankets/towels to sit on.
Friday, June 5 LPL Book Giveaway The Lynbrook Public Library os hosting a book giveavway. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (rain date is June 12). Come to the Lynbrook Public Library Parking Lot and browse a collection of free books that need a new forever home. Tables will be set socially distant by age groups, Birth-Adult. Participants will receive an LPL bag that they can fill with free books to build their own home library.
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A patriotic family The McCurdy family showed their pride and patriotism on Monday by attending the Lynbrook Memorial Day Parade. Above, Robert, left, Ford, Abbey and Charlotte McCurdy at the event. Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, at 7 p.m. It will also be streamed virtually. Visit lynbrookvillage.net or call (516) 599-8300 for more information.
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Lynbrook Key Club hosts successful blood drive family or friends donate along with them or for them if they did not qualify or were underage. Incoming Key Club Social Media Manager and LHS junior Abigail Almonte said she felt “incredibly humbled and thrilled” that she was able to donate blood. “It’s amazing how a causal 20-minute donation can make such a huge impact on someone else’s life,” she said. “I am eager to keep donating.” This spirit is felt throughout the Lynbrook community as the blood drives are one of the Lynbrook High School Key Club’s major annual events. Dr. Benedict Tieniber, Key Club adviser, said he enjoyed being able to host the event again at the high school. “I am extremely proud of this group,” he said. Key Club members said they are already excited for next year’s blood drives and look forward to continuing to make a difference in so many lives. Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools; compiled by Mike Smollins
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Two Lynbrook residents and an East Rockaway student were honored as student stars in a ceremony at the Rockville Centre Recreation Center on May 23. East Rockaway High School valedictorian Sydney Rodriguez, Lynbrook High School junior Christina Franco and Malvere High School resident Joseph Daly, who lives in Lynbrook, were recognized. Rodriguez is on the varsity lacrosse team, a member of the student council, the National Honor Society, DECA, and the vice president of the school newspaper. Sydney will be a senior next year. Franco is graduating at the top of her class while being hearing impaired. She has been recognized by the National Teachers of English for her achievement in writing. She is the author of two children’s books and has shared them with kindergarten students using American Sign Language to bring awareness to deaf culture. She is a model student-athlete on the volleyball and basketball teams. Additionally, Franco volunteers her time to mentoring younger athletes and her peers in their schoolwork. She is headed to the CUNY Macaulay Honors Program at Queens College. Daly has maintained excellent grades while taking Malverne High School’s most difficult curricula. He is an honors student, a member of the National Honor Society, the Media Club, the Robotics Club and the
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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Student Stars recognized for success Community Service Club. Daly recently completed an emergency medical technician academy course where he volunteered more than 1,000 hours as an EMT in Malverne and he has also worked as a lifeguard and CPR instructor during the summer months. He will be headed to the New York Institute of Technology in the fall. The students were recognized by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky. “The recipients of the New York State Senate Student Stars Award have distinguished themselves as leaders in their schools and our local community as a whole,” Kaminsky said, according to a news release. “I was pleased to recognize their achievements and join their families in celebrating their accomplishments. I look forward to seeing what is in store next for these talented students, as they continue to make their mark.”
LYNBROOK HIGH SCHOOL valedictorian Christina Franco, above, was recognized with the Student Stars Award. She took in the moment with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Assemblywoman Judy Griffin LYNBROOK RESIDENT AND Malverne High School senior Joseph Daly was among those recognized by, from left, County Legislator Bill Gaylor, Kaminsky, Griffin and Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach.
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Nassau County taxpayers may still be footing an annual $22.8 million bill for ineligible residents claiming veterans’ property-tax exemptions, after the county Department of Assessment did not fully implement recommended measures that would remove exemptions that no longer qualify, according to a May 21 follow-up audit report. In 2019, a third-party audit found that from 2013 to 2018, more than 8,400 of the county’s veterans’ property tax exemption applications — or 18 percent of the total — were incorrect under the previous comptroller George Maragos, with “military service dates that were unrealistic, incomplete or inconsistent,” resulting in the removal of $774 million in taxable market value. The auditors recommended that the county update collected information, add fields to new applications, train staff, periodically assess death files and verify all — not just veterans’—exemptions not requiring annual recertification. Two years later, County Comptroller Jack Schnirman reports that “measurable progress” has been made, but the follow-up audit shows that the recommendations, except one, have not been fully implemented. Veterans’ exemption laws usually require the owner of a primary residence to be a veteran, a surviving un-remarried
2019 audit recommendations ■ Obtain Social Security number and birth date with all future exemption applications. ■ Arrange for a one-time verification and update of all existing veterans’ exemptions. ■ Implement a one-time systemwide verification for all exemptions not recerspouse or in some cases a surviving family member in order to receive an exemption that ranges from 5 to 15 percent of the property assessment, barring some exceptions, according to Nassau County. The 2019 audit found that lack of quality control stems from placing the responsibility on the taxpayer to report disqualifying events that would remove the exemption, which by law does not require annual recertification. Under the current controls, if a veteran or dependent moves or dies and the home is then occupied by ineligible parties, the parcel could continue to receive exemptions for years. Among the findings of the 2019 review, the auditors identified 8,289 exemption applications that had no military service dates listed; 101 showed that service began prior to 1929, which would make the veter-
tified annually. ■ Provide adequate staff training to ensure proper exemption applications processing. ■ Periodically run Social Security numbers and birth dates against a death database.
ans 101 to 133 years old; and 20 said service started in 2020, which would be impossible for an exemption filed in 2016. The 2021 follow-up report also addressed other property assessment issues besides the veterans’ exemptions, such as the ADAPT system, personally owned clergy property and leadership accountability. Out of a total of 31 recommendations, 15 were implemented, 14 were in progress, and two were not implemented. The Department of Assessment agreed to verify all existing veterans’ exemption files in three stages, starting on May 1 and ending on Sept. 30 last year. The department mailed letters requesting supporting materials to the 8,289 applicants noted in the audit, and received 5,887 responses. Officials were then able to remove 100
exemptions. There has been no update since Aug. 6, however. Additionally, the department accessed death files to remove exemptions for deceased applicants on Jan. 14, 2020, but these files did not provide enough information to make any determinations. Even though department officials said they were reviewing veterans’ exemption files, they did not address a system-wide verification process for all exemptions not requiring annual recertification. The target date for implementing such a comprehensive system of Sept. 30, 2020, was not met. The auditors reiterated the importance of such system-wide verification, as it affects other troublesome exemptions and would address the problem at its root. The department did implement a request for staff training on exemption application processing. Officials provided special training to employees in 2019, a syllabus on the subject to all new staff and existing personnel, and operating procedures to auditors.w Some county residents are confused as to how veterans’ exemptions work. Baldwin resident Zoe Tague asked, “Don’t they have to show proof of service?” Meanwhile, other residents are concerned the county has not fixed the problem, including Maggie Conaty Eberhart, who said it’s “ridiculous if the county is not on top of it.”
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Fertilizing your garden In the era of Covid-19, gardening has grown in popularity. Families embraced the bounty of a lush victory garden as they took in some fresh air and enjoyed a refreshing distraction in nature. A pristine, green lawn remains a point of pride for those spending a lot of time at home. Tending to the land or to roomy planters filled with plump veggies and aromatic herbs brings great happiness. Plus, according to the National Gardening Survey, most adults garden as a way to stay busy, keeping stress at bay. Avid gardeners will say that you don't need a survey for those facts. Gardening is a refreshing hobby, one that brings relaxation and personal fulfillment. You certainly don't want your garden to cause you stress. Weak plants, brown tips and dull leaves are frustrating developments after all of that digging and planting. After purchasing and planting hardy seedlings, taking great care in spacing and watering, it's important to keep them healthy through proper fertilization. Should You Make Your Own Fertilizer or Purchase Ready-Made? Making your own fertilizer can be a low-cost endeavor if you use grass clippings, coffee grounds, bananas and other organic materials you have on hand. When you begin composting, though, you may want to make some initial investments on a compost bin, pitchfork and compost additives. So, the cost will probably even out when you're comparing purchased and do-it-yourself fertilizers. Some bags of branded fertilizer can be on the pricy side, depending on where you get it. "After the initial layout of money for the compost bin and assorted tools, over time, we really were creating great fertilizer for free," says Deanna Kline, home gardener. How Do You Get Started? "While composting is not a difficult activity by any means, it does require a basic understanding of how and why organic materials break down," says green living blogger and author Sophie Uliano. "In order to decompose plant matter, microbes and beneficial bacteria, you need four key ingredients: carbon, nitrogen, water and air." "Carbon is released by what (are called) 'brown' materials," including dead leaves, dry twigs and thin cardboard such as toilet paper rolls, paper and lint. "Nitrogen is released by 'green' materials," such as damp grass clippings, vegetable and fruit waste from the kitchen, coffee grounds and other organic matter. Keep your compost bin or lidded buckets at 3 parts brown carbon to 1 part green nitrogen. Add water to moisten the pile when you add new organic matter, and regularly turn your pile to encourage worms, beetles, bacteria and other organisms to do the work for you. Is There An Easier Way? An easier way to learn composting is to
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Bill to create cyberbullying taskforce moves forward The Senate has approved a bill that will establish a taskforce on cyberbullying in New York state and find solutions to address the pressing problem. Having already advanced in the state Assembly, it now just needs to be signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to come to fruition. The nine-member panel will comprise experts in child psychology, technology, mental health, law enforcement and social services. It will be charged with providing a report to state policymakers by July 1, 2023. Sue Moller, a guidance counselor at Lynbrook High School, said she was pleased that cyberbullying was being addressed at the state level. “Our students are at an even greater risk of cyberbullying than in the past due to the Covid pandemic because of more prolonged time online and 24-hour access to technology at even younger ages,” she said. “The ways in which students are being cyber-bullied are multi-faceted and ever evolving, so creating a taskforce to
research and address these issues will benefit our communities greatly.” The bill was sponsored by Assemblywoman Didi Barrett, a Democrat from Hudson, and State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach. “Cyberbullying is a serious issue across our State — and we need a plan to stop it,” Kaminsky said, according to the release. “My bill will not only create a taskforce to study this menace to our teens, but will also help foster solutions to help end this crisis, which has plagued far too many individuals of all ages across Long Island and the State as a whole.” In February, Kaminsky convened a roundtable on teen cyberbullying with educators, parents, students, mental health professionals and law enforcement officials. A 2020 study by the Cyberbullying Research Center found that 1 in 5 children between the ages of 9 and 12 have seen or been the victims of cyberbullying. Courtesy State Sen. Todd Kaminsky; compiled by Mike Smollins
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LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education of the Lynbrook Union Free School District, Lynbrook, New York, hereby invites the submission of: SEALED BIDS Reading Literacy Consultant Bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. on June 17, 2021 in the Office of the Board of Education, 111 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, New York, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read and will be made available to the public by remote audio conference at the following link: https://lynbrook.webex.co m/lynbrook/j.php?MTID= mbadb2ce5021e8a31f96b b57068114567 Join by meeting number Meeting number (access code): 173 971 5696 Meeting password: bhAvRRFN958 Join by phone +1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Specifications and instructions to bidders may be obtained from Patricia Jung at 516-887-6563 or on the Lynbrook UFSD website a t https://lynbrookschools.or g/district/bids The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids when it is in the best interest of the School District to do so. Theresa Moran District Clerk Lynbrook Union Free School District 516-887-6558 Dated: June 3, 2021 126200
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academic achievement. While you majored in a subject, you learned that knowledge can’t be boxed, that problems require an interdisciplinary approach. You learned, we hope, that an open mind is an analytical mind, a mind that knows the differences among fact, faith and fear; empirical evidence, epiphany and emotion, especially prejudice. We hope that you reflect on the fundamental elements of advanced education. It consists of history — that is, what came before, whether in politics or science. We hope that your historical approach is open to 1619, and that date’s importance in U.S. history, when enslaved people from Africa were first brought to this land, as well as to 1916, and its significance to women’s rights and national governance. We hope that your studies have ignored neither George Floyd nor Lloyd George, both significant in world history. We hope that your education fostered the development of your imagination, the ability to ask “Why?” and “Why not?” and the inclination to ask “What about?” Through literature, drama, poetry, painting and other arts, we develop these abilities to wonder and form new ideas, new
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images and new concepts. Do not let creativity end with your diploma. Your education has also fostered compassion. By this I mean not just sympathy, feeling sorry for others, and not just empathy, imagining yourself in someone else’s circumstances. I mean compassion, the ability to do something to help others, to make a difference in society. The fourth dimension of this education that you take with you is reflection, the ability and inclination to think deeply and carefully, to ask, “What can I learn from this experience?” or “Why did this happen?” or “What could I have done better or more of ?” To reflect is to consider what values mean the most to you. Surely, trust, integrity and commitment will be on your list. What about civic engagement and community service? During your time in college, we have witnessed the power of social justice movements. We have been reminded often of the importance of equal justice and just laws. We have witnessed the wisdom of science, we have celebrated the commitment of health care workers and we have become more aware of those vulnerable neighbors who serve in our cafeterias, restaurants, restrooms and hallways. They,
any of you learned that a diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints matters.
too, deserve our respect and compassion. They have inspired us to ask, “What more can I do?” The pandemic has provoked opportunities to consider issues of fairness, equity and justice. Many learned for the first time that the diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints matters. They learned that multiple voices could contribute to more innovative solutions, and that character is more important than skin color. The shutdown and remote learning reinforced the need for self-reliance and resilience, and the fact that you can be alone without feeling lonely. You succeeded because you learned how to learn on your own as well as in groups, a lesson that should last a lifetime. So, graduates, on this day, remember that learning never stops, even if the grading system changes. Remember to listen before responding, to consider facts and alternatives before accepting someone’s explanation and to understand another’s point of view before reacting. We hope you will have the confidence to know that even if we couldn’t teach you everything, we aspired to help you learn anything. That is our mission and commitment. Congratulations! Dr. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and author of “How University Boards Work” (Johns Hopkins Press, 2018, Eric Hoffer awardee, 2019).
It isn’t your grandma’s senior prom night
rom 2021 is an act of faith. It is kids needing to shake off more than a year of lockdowns, shutdowns, sickness and isolation. It is a down payment on good times ahead after an avalanche of disappointments. It is teachers and parents and administrators wanting to make something good happen for the kids. Prom looks different from school district to district as everyone struggles to plan a safe evening. This was a different kind of challenge pre-CovRANDI id. The worst KREISS moment I remember from my prom was someone showing up drunk and getting sent home before the evening began. It isn’t hyperbole to say this year the stakes are life and death. So much red tape festoons prom 2021 that it’s almost not worth the effort. I said almost. One school has so many forms to fill out that students who have been writing reports and taking tests online all year may find this joyless bureaucratic process
just too much. But I get it, it’s necessary. There are forms for proof of a Covid test and forms for proof of vaccination. There are rules for wearing masks and for taking masks off. There are forms for a date who’s from a different school year, and if your date is from another school, good luck! You’ll need forms and photo I.D. and permission slips from everyone and his mother. One school basically didn’t want to talk about their prom. I’m not sure whether they’re hyper-security-minded or, as the folks who are responsible for our children’s safety during a pandemic, they’re just burned out. If we were in any way a normal country, vaccination would be universally accepted, and the kids could get the jab and then party on. But since we are now apparently America the Dysfunctional, we must work around a wildly infectious virus instead of neutralizing it. Districts are promming in different ways, from outdoor venues, to mini-proms to virtual proms. Some towns have moved proms to the park or closed off streets to create block party proms. In 1964, caught up in the drama of being 17, I probably thought I’d die if I
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didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed. My husband, who graduated with me from Lawrence High School in 1964, says I wouldn’t go to the senior prom with him because I was dating someone else. I wish I could remember. I went to a few proms during my high school years, and they pretty much followed the program: girls in long gowns, corsages on wrists, boys in jackets, boasting boutonnieres. A couple of the proms were at clubs in Atlantic Beach. The go-to after-prom event in my crowd was building a bonfire on the beach and hanging out until dawn. Someone brought a guitar, and we had a hootenanny. Go ahead, laugh. We really did sit around and sing. I’m sure couples wandered off into the dunes occasionally, but who can say? The answer my friends, is still blowin’ in the wind. When my son went to his prom, the stakes had changed. We agonized over giving him permission to go out to the Hamptons afterward, and for some incomprehensible reason, we let him go. I mean, who ever let me become a parent? When my daughter was a senior, I wrote
probably thought I’d die if I didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed.
a column advertising for a suitable prom date. She was in on the joke, having already agreed to go with some dude who disappeared into the dustbin of one-night wonders. Last weekend, we traveled to our granddaughter’s graduation and prom out of town. It was seniors only, and “dates” were very optional. The best part was a small dinner our son hosted at home in her honor: intimate, joyful and a great relief after this year of wonder during which she lived through a global pandemic, and applied and got into college. The prom itself was a dinner at the school, and then there was an after party in the big city, which witnesses tell me was wet and wild with booze and vomit. My hunch is that in our own communities, the school proms will be just a small part of the actual partying that takes place, from at-home gatherings to outings to the city to who-knows-what-the-kidswill-think-of-now. Thank heaven for the parents, teachers and students who are working so hard to find joy in an anxious time. Good luck and God bless. Let the good times roll, and let everyone turn up at home after the ball, safe and sound. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Fix SALT first, then infrastructure
he Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore our crumbling airports, roads, bridges, tunnels and train trestles, and to fund projects ranging from increasing broadband connectivity in rural America to cleaning up polluted drinking-water supplies. The U.S. is the wealthiest nation on earth when measured by economic output, yet we rank 13th in the world in the quality of our infrastructure. That’s unacceptable. Republican senators are at least starting to talk about infrastructure improvement. Last week they proposed their own $928 billion plan, giving us a modicum of hope that a bill might eventually see the light of day. That’s a good thing. Congress and the president, however, must first fix the cap on deductions for state and local taxes that was implemented under former President Trump in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The act was anything but a tax cut for tens
of thousands of already tax-burdened Long Islanders. The Island has among the highest property taxes in the country. We are known as a “high-tax region.” Before 2017, Long Islanders could at least deduct their state and local taxes, including their property taxes, on their federal income tax returns, annually saving them at least a couple of thousand dollars, if not more. It was only right. New York sends more in federal tax dollars to Washington than any other state in the nation, while receiving significantly less than most other states in federal aid. We deserved at least a minor tax break. Trump’s 2017 act, however, limited the SALT deduction to $10,000, effectively forcing many property owners to take the standard deduction of only $12,000 for single people and $24,000 for married couples, costing them tens of thousands in deductions and raising their federal income taxes by thousands. Biden proposes paying for his infrastructure bill by raising the corporate tax
rate. Limiting the SALT deduction, though, was a key component of Trump’s plan to reduce the corporate rate. If Biden doesn’t first fix the SALT deduction before moving ahead with infrastructure, then high-tax regions like Long Island will effectively pay more than their fair share of the infrastructure bill. An infrastructure bill would benefit all of America. Each of us should be expected to pay our share, and not more. According to the Rockefeller Institute of Government, total economic activity lost in New York because of the SALT cap ranges from $14.4 billion to $24.5 billion annually. That’s just plain wrong. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a North Shore Democrat, and Rep. Andrew Garbarino, a South Shore Republican, are among those leading the charge to repeal the SALT cap as part of the House of Representatives’ recently formed SALT Caucus. Biden would be wise to listen carefully to caucus members, lest he risk losing the suburban support that helped catapult him to the White House.
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Nassau County hits a welcome milestone
ast April and May, Gov. Andrew Cuomo described the coronavirus as a “fire spreading” across Long Island, with tens of thousands of Long Islanders infected with Covid-19 and hundreds dying of the disease. A year later, we are seeing a new, brighter reality. On May 20, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced the county had recorded zero — yes, zero — Covid-19 deaths over the previous
seven days. “This is a major milestone in our county’s recovery from a once-in-a-lifetime crisis, and I want to thank our residents for the hard work and sacrifice that got us to this point,” Curran said. “Our hearts remain with the loved ones of the precious lives we’ve lost to Covid-19.” Nassau’s progress in beating back the virus is driven by one key factor, the county executive said: 74 percent of adult resi-
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LETTERS Support Less Is More bill To the Editor: In New York state, there are about 35,000 people on parole. The conditional release of parolees is designed to help them reintegrate into their families and return gradually to a productive life. But more than any other state in the country, New York returns people to state prisons and local jails for technical violations of parole, such as missing a curfew or testing positive for alcohol use. The majority of those parolees returned to prison are Black and Latino. This not only hurts individuals and families, but it drives up the population in state prisons, at great cost to taxpayers. The Less Is More NY bill is before the State Legislature and has a very short time to be brought to a vote. The bill would not release anyone from jails or prisons, and would help thousands of parolees stay connected to employment, education and family. Nassau and Suffolk counties spent $14 million in 2019 to incarcerate people on technical violations. New Yorkers can’t wait any longer for this
dents in the county had, as of last week, received at least one vaccine dose. Clearly, the vaccines are working. Clearly, anyone who has not been vaccinated should seriously consider getting a shot. Masks have been coming off. Businesses have been opening up. People are crowding their favorite restaurants. Hope for recovery is in the air. Let’s keep that progress going with a willingness to embrace sound science.
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year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on delivering uninterrupted essential services to residents, supporting the safe reopening of the local economy, implementing an array of Covidsafe recreational and entertainment options for residents, and allocating millions of dollars in federal DON CARES Act funding to provide CLAVIN direct relief, particularly to those reeling from the health and economic impacts of the pandemic. Indeed, along with my colleagues on the Hempstead Town Board — Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Council Members Bruce Blakeman, Chris Carini, Anthony D’Esposito, Dennis Dunne Sr. and Tom Muscarella — we worked together to allocate millions of dollars in grants to address food insecurity through partnerships with Long Island Cares, Island Harvest, the Mary Brennan
INN and other food pantries to provide over a million meals to residents in need. We collaborated with Northwell Health and Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to offer free Covid-19 PCR, antibody and rapid testing. Through CARES funding, we also provided millions of dollars in relief grants to front-line hospitals, villages, fire departments and schools; distributed thousands of personal protective equipment kits to small businesses and more to aid in the recovery; and sent assistance to the hardest-hit communities and the most vulnerable. Working with a bipartisan team of council members, we also provided taxpayers with relief by crafting and approving a 2021 tax-freeze town budget while preserving programs, services and jobs. We introduced the area’s first outdoor dining initiative to help restaurants recover from the state’s shutdowns, and coordinated drive-in-style graduations, parades, concerts and movie nights. Town Clerk Kate Murray conducted socially distant outdoor weddings and processed curbside marriage licenses. Our Building Department services moved online for the first time, and I joined Tax Receiver Jeanine Driscoll to institute the first drive-through and walk-up payment booths.
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As the calendar turned to 2021, we knew the coronavirus was not behind us, but our focus began to shift. While Covid19 testing options remained critical, especially during the virus’s holiday surge, we also knew that the introduction of vaccines would be a gamechanger. Applying federal CARES Act funds, we partnered with Mount Sinai South Nassau to introduce New York’s first mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit, the Vaxmobile, which was one of only two in the nation. Since then we have inoculated thousands of residents in communities across the township. What’s more, we recently announced the implementation of a homebound vaccination program, administering the shots to those unable to leave their homes, which makes Hempstead the first township to offer such a service through its own community paramedicine team. Additionally, we have utilized more than $22 million in federal funds to establish an Emergency Rental Assistance Program, operated through the Long Island Housing Partnership. This critical program has offered eligible residents financial assistance to pay down rent, utilities and home energy costs during the pandemic. The summer of 2021 will truly be a piv-
s many restrictions are lifted and life returns to normal, it will be a pivotal season.
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urgent reform, already implemented in so many other states. NANCY WOLFSOHN East Rockaway
Support parole reform To the Editor: I’m writing as a member of Religious Action Center of New York representing numerous synagogues in New York state in support of pending legislation in the Senate and Assembly regarding the re-evaluation of technical parole violations. Parole officers are authorized under current law to send people on parole back to jail before any hearing for technical parole violations, such as failing an alcohol or drug test or returning home too late from work and missing their curfew. Under current laws, the average wait in jail for such minor violations can be up to two months for a hearing, which can result in incarceration of up to 15 months. The Less Is More bill is a legislative solution. This bill would not release anyone from jail. It would help thousands on parole supervision stay connected with their families and places of employment. The bill is being supported by a coalition of district attorneys and sheriffs. Nassau and Suffolk counties spend $14 million annually to incarcerate parolees on technical violations. Voting on this legislation is scheduled very soon, and the Religious Action Center of New York is standing strong in support of this important legislation. Please contact your state representatives and tell them to vote “yes.” LEE JACOB East Rockaway
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otal season. Many restrictions have been lifted, and life is returning to a better sense of normalcy. Fans have been packing the “Old Barn,” the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, for the Islanders’ thrilling playoff run, neighbors took part in Memorial Day weekend events to honor our fallen heroes, residents are flocking to our beautiful beaches, mariners are navigating our picturesque bays and waterways, kids are making their return to camps and sports activities, special occasions are being celebrated more frequently, and more families are unmasking and embracing once another once again. Pandemic or no pandemic, the Town of Hempstead is here for you. Whether or not you decide to travel, we have a thrilling summer planned right here at home in America’s largest township. Our exciting community concert series is bookended by an opening performance by the Commodores to celebrate Independence Day and a culminating performance by Big Shot on Labor Day weekend. Beaches, parks and preserves are open, with pools on deck later this month. We also offer an array of fun athletic, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Visit HempsteadNY.gov or follow us on Facebook to plan your summer staycation plans and to learn more about our programs and services. Don Clavin is the Town of Hempstead supervisor.
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