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FoRMeR lYNBRook MAYoR Eugene Scarpato died on Tuesday from heart complications at 89. In addition to serving as mayor from 1995 to 2007, he helped build the village pool.

Blue Ribbon Campaign supports local police have felt abandoned by most politicians as of late,” Paladino said. “In Lynbrook, we realize Wi t h a g row i n g d iv i d e how much our residents and our between many communities and local government enjoy the serlaw enforcement vice we deliver.” agencies, Nassau At a July 14 County and Village news conference, of Lynbrook offiCounty Legislator cials recently C. William Gaylor, launched a Blue a Republican from Ribbon Campaign Lynbrook, and to support local Mayor Alan Beach police departannounced the ments. campaign, which With the Nassau urges community County Police members to place Department and blue ribbons outt h e N e w Yo r k side their homes Police Department and places of busifacing anti-police ness as a show of sentiment and calls BRiAN PAlAdiNo solidarity. t o d e f u n d t h e Chief, Lynbrook Police Paladino said police, the cam- Department residents showing paign was created their support to encourage resiwould help keep dents and business owners to LPD officers’ spirits up during a show support for local police offi- trying time. He said there had cers, including those in the Lyn- been four protests in Lynbrook brook Police Department. in the nearly two months since Lynbrook Police Chief Brian George Floyd was killed by a Paladino said he was not part of Minneapolis police officer. He the initiative’s launch, but noted described the demonstrations as he appreciated the sentiment “loud, but peaceful.” behind it. “Each has been handled very “The Blue Ribbon program is professionally by all the police a very nice gesture to boost the morale of the police officers who Continued on page 3

By Mike SMolliNS msmollins@liherald.com

n Lybrook, we realize how much our residents and our local government enjoy the service we deliver.

Courtesy Virginia Scarpato

‘He was the best mayor’ Eugene Scarpato dies at 89

By Mike SMolliNS msmollins@liherald.com

Whether it’s the village pool, the Little League baseball field or the vibrant downtown, there is evidence of former mayor Eugene Scarpato’s impact on Lynbrook in all parts of the village. Scarpato died on Tuesday at 89 from heart complications, but he leaves a lasting legacy to a village that meant a great deal to him, and where he served as mayor from 1995

to 2007. “He did so many things,” Scarpato’s wife, Virginia, said. “He revitalized the village. He created the baseball field. He brought in the pool. There’s a lot of great stuff that he did.” Scar pato was bor n in Queens on June 30, 1931, the third son of John and Josephine Scarpato. He graduated from LaSalle Academy in New York City and then attended St. John’s University, where he majored in account-

ing. He joined the U.S. Marines in October 1953 and became a first lieutenant during the Korean War. After the Marines, he joined his family printing business, My-Jo Printing, which was affectionately named after his mother. Eugene met Virginia, his future wife of 64 years, at a family gathering. They wed on May 19, 1956, and had five children. The Scarpatos lived on Hawthor ne Street for many years, and quickly got Continued on page 3

Heralds to start webinar series Worries over fertilizer, In mid-August, the Herald Community Newspapers will start a new webinar series featuring special guests to discuss the big-picture issues affecting Nassau County residents. First up will be a webinar looking at how Nassau schools will open while the Covid-19 pandemic still is raging across the country. Look out for details in upcoming editions of the Herald. Sky Ostreicher has been named the webinar series host and moderator. Over the past decade, Ostreicher has worked with public relations and government affairs consulting firms on behalf of businesses, nonprofit organizations and tech startups across Long Island and New York City. Most recently, she launched her Instagram TV series, “Life Before the Virus,” featuring interviews with elected officials and community leaders discussing the effect of the coronavirus on everyday life. Ostreicher grew up on Long Island and received a full academic scholarship to the University of Miami, where she

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When Rob Weltner was growing up in Freeport, he loved boating and diving along the South Shore, but over the years, the now 64-year-old said, the marine environment has changed dramatically. Gone are the days of a clean ocean floor, as pollution and garbage have become the norm on the South Shore, greatly affecting the marine life that supports the local economy and culture in Freeport. “It just became covered in trash throughout the decades,” Weltner said. “We need to do something about it, because our economy is tied to fishing and recreation on the shore.” As president of Operation SPLASH (Stop Polluting, Littering, and Save Harbors) — a local nonprofit organization that works to clean up the South Shore — Weltner and his fellow volunteers are back at work collecting garbage and building a new SPLASH boat after the coronavirus pandemic delayed their annual launch day in March. The organization was founded 30 years ago by Joanne Grover, a Freeport native who wanted to clean up local waters and restore them to the way they were when she was growing up in the village. Operation SPLASH has about 200 active volunteers who go out on six boats to collect tons of garbage every year. They have collected about 2.5 million pounds of trash in the past three decades. Jacqueline Le Duc, of Freeport, joined the group two years ago, and is helping Weltner build the seventh SPLASH boat. Le Duc said that all kinds of garbage can be found in the water, from plastic bags and bottles to guns and bullet shells. SPLASH headquarters, on the Nautical Mile, is filled to the walls with all sorts of odd items that the organization has recovered, including signs, rafts and small boats. “Anything and everything is out there,” Le Duc said. “But trash almost always starts on land and makes its way to the ocean.” Weltner said that while people assume the trash they throw out will end up in a dumpster or their litter will disappear into the woods, a lot of it ends up in the bays and ocean via storm drains. That garbage goes on to damage the entire South Shore ecosystem. Weltner said SPLASH volunteers head out early in the mornings to clean up the marshes, which are often littered with trash that tangles up breeding wildlife. The garbage and pollution also hurts the marshes, which act not only as nutrient sources and habitats for marine animals, but also as a buffer to protect communities on the shore from storm flooding. Weltner and Le Duc added that people could be unknowingly damaging the marine ecosystem with lawn fertilizer and balloons. They said that while homeowners may think fertilizers stay on their lawns and

SPLASH 2015-19 Number of boat trips: 2,180 Total volunteer hours: 27,179 Pieces of wood removed: 16,685 Tires: 422 Styrofoam: 11,655 Balloons: 7,489 Plastic bags: 51,013 Plastic bottles: 99,639 Glass bottles: 35,851 Source: Operation SPLASH

gardens, the chemicals are picked up by rain and delivered to the bays and ocean through the storm drains. They then feed the algae, which blooms exponentially and dies off, floating into deep-water nurseries. The dead algae destroys the oxygen balance and causes the nurseries to die, which disrupts the oxygen even further. Along with the fertilizers, Le Duc said balloons are a significant problem in local waters. She and Weltner said they hoped Nassau County would ban the intentional release of balloons, as Long Beach did last year. “People don’t really understand that when you release the balloons, it seems wonderful, but it has a lasting impact on the environment,” then Long Beach Councilwoman Anissa Moore said last year. “And those balloons return and can be eaten by sea animals — dolphins, sea turtles, you name it — and can cause death.” Weltner said he is confident SPLASH will further spur environmentally friendly legislation as it did with the county’s plastic bag and Styrofoam ban last year. “We share all our data with local governments on what we’re seeing out here and how much of it we’re collecting,” Weltner said. “We want to help make policy that improves our bays and our beaches.” “People move out here because they want to see the nice, clean water,” Le Duc said. “That’s why we all have to do our part to make sure it’s just that.” While SPLASH meetings have been canceled since March, the organization hopes to start meeting again in August. SPLASH meets on the first Tuesday of every month at 202 Woodcleft Ave., at 7:30 p.m. Operation SPLASH has local chapters in East Rockaway, Long Beach and Wantagh. To learn about volunteering opportunities or how to donate to SPLASH, visit operationsplash.com.

Mayor Scarpato remembered for dedication

Courtesy Virginia Scarpato

former Lynbrook mayor Eugene Scarpato’s son, Donald, spoke at Village Hall when the pool was named in honor of his father in October. dren. It was my honor to dedicate the pool to him. He was the best mayor.” Scarpato was also involved with several Catholic Youth Organization teams and coached track teams at Greis Park. Additionally, he served as the athletic director

at Our Lady of Peace School, where he coached basketball, baseball and track. He created a youth organization at OLP where teens attended dances and other functions. As a 14-year member of the Lynbrook Recreation Commission, Scar-

pato organized family fun day, 5K Races, round robin tennis tournaments and gymnastics. He also gave time to the Lynbrook Link/Teen Counseling program. After 28 years of dedication to his community, he served as a trustee on the village board and was a member of the Board of Zoning Appeals before becoming mayor. Just before Scarpato moved out of Lynbrook in 2008, the village board at that time hosted a farewell ceremony in his honor, at which he received several citations. Additionally, then mayor Brian Curran had him sit in the mayor’s seat one last time. In addition to Virginia, Scarpato is survived by his five children, Linda Place (Bill), Sue Austin (Ed), Eugene, Donald (Kathy), and Denise Zervoudis (Michael); and 10 grandchildren, Brian, Cecile (Joe), William, Gabrielle (Kyle), Dylan (Tatum), Matthew, Brandon, Kristina, Anthony and Nicholas. His family requested that donations in his memory be made to Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice at cvhhh.org. Even toward the end of his life, Virginia said, their time in Lynbrook meant a great deal to her husband. “I would say he was really very community-minded,” she said. “That’s his legacy — his community spirit.”

Blue ribbons show support for police Continued from page 1

Courtesy C. William Gaylor

LoCaL eLeCted offiCiaLs recently launched a Blue Ribbon Campaign to show support for police officers.

departments involved,” Paladino added. Cathy Bien, a lifelong Lynbrook resident who has volunteered for the village’s Fire Department for many years, said she has hung hundreds of the ribbons around the community to show her support. “After bail reform was passed, and now as calls to defund the police sweep the nation, I wanted to help show our police officers in Lynbrook and around the county that we support them and stand with them,” Bien said. “Our police officers are professional, heroic, and consistently put the safety of our residents above their own. Displaying these ribbons is a small gesture that will show our officers that drive by that they are appreciated, and residents support the work they do.” Beach said the ribbons show police officers that the community still cares for them. “Our officers in Lynbrook reflect the very best of our community and have dedicated their lives to protecting and serving our residents,” he said. “I urge our residents to hang a blue ribbon on their home or tree to show that we support law enforcement and all that they do to keep us safe.” Gaylor said the effort is intended to bridge the divide between some community members and law enforcement officials. “In light of calls to defund the police, this Blue Ribbon Campaign will allow Lynbrook residents and residents across the county to show their appreciation for those who heroically serve our community every day,” he said. “This initiative is a great way for our residents to thank them for all they do and show their appreciation for their service.”

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Continued from page 1 involved in the community. As mayor, Scarpato was responsible for creating the village’s 9/11 memorial and a walkway connecting the downtown shops to parking lots on Atlantic Avenue; overseeing several beautification projects; upgrading the lacrosse, soccer and Little League fields; and, at the request of Mayor Alan Beach, approving a bond to fund the Lynbrook Roller Hockey rink at no cost to taxpayers. To honor Scarpato, Beach and the village board unanimously voted last October to rename the pool as the Eugene B. Scarpato Village Pool in recognition of the man who worked toward its completion. Scarpato was instrumental in opening the pool in the summer of 2001, despite some controversy over its cost, and Beach said that even though he moved to Vermont with his wife, he had a legacy in Lynbrook. During the dedication, Beach said he was also grateful to Scarpato because he kept an open mind about the roller hockey rink, which continues to serve village residents 25 years after he approved its creation. On Tuesday, Beach lamented the loss of a strong figure in Lynbrook. “He was an amazing mayor,” he said. “He was kind, generous and loving. He loved Lynbrook and everyone in it. He was a big supporter for programs for all the chil-

a sterile donation Members of the East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars recently received a visit from Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, who dropped sanitizer to them. Above, Griffin, center, with Quartermaster Pat Iuliucci, left, and Commander Harry Hansen.

Courtesy Assemblywoman Judy Griffin

Lynbrook Kindergarten Center hosts drive-by ceremony Lynbrook administrators, board members and staff members from the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center filled the school’s parking lot with colorful balloons and signs to honor the class of 2020 at a driveby moving up ceremony on June 12. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Melissa Burak, Principal Ellen Postman and staff members wore matching green T-shirts along with facemasks for the occasion.

Kindergarten graduates and their families drove through the parking lot in decorated cars and were greeted with cheers and waves from staff members. Each kindergarten graduate received a class of 2020 balloon in their class color, along with treats from their teacher. Many students waved through their car window or sunroof as they received recognition for their entrance into first grade.

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East Rockaway JunioR-sEnioR High School junior Lauren Cronin won first place in the 2020 High School Congressional Art competition for her drawing entitled, “Cleansing.”

ERHS junior draws first place in art competition East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School student Lauren Cronin recently earned first place in an art competition during a virtual ceremony. Cronin, a junior at ERHS, was declared the winner of the 2020 High School Congressional Art competition, hosted by Representative Kathleen Rice, for her pencil drawing entitled, “Cleansing.” Her drawing will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. Rice has held this art competition for high school students in New York’s 4th Congressional District annually since taking office in 2015. This year’s competition featured 34 entries from high school artists across the district. “I am always so impressed by the incredible artwork entered into the NY-04 High School Congressional Art Competition,” Rice said. “And this year, the ability to creatively express yourself in difficult

times is more important than ever. I congratulate Lauren Cronin for winning the 2020 competition with her heartfelt and impressive piece, and I thank all the participants and wish them the best as they continue to explore their artistic talents.” Cronin was selected as the first place winner by a panel of judges from Adelphi University. In second place, there was a tie between Maya Alschuler-Pierce, from Valley Stream South High School, and Matthew Pollackov, ERHS. In third place, there was a three-way tie between Gianna Campanaro, Abigail Davila, and Emily Ramos all from ERHS. The“People’s Choice Award” winner (the artist whose piece received the most “likes” on Facebook) was Alex Hassine, from George W. Hewlett High School. Courtesy Rep. Kathleen Rice; compiled by Mike Smollins

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Leonardo and Delia Gonzalez, of Hempstead, have a lot to celebrate. They have been married for 33 years, have five children and after 110 days can finally be together again as Leonardo was discharged from Mercy Medical Center on Monday. Leonardo, 70, a Marine Corps veteran and retired auxiliary police officer, was admitted to Mercy on March 24 as a result of Covid-19 and transferred to the hospital’s rehab unit on June 2. Delia, who was also admitted to Mercy due to Covid-19 on March 24, the same day as Leonardo, spent

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The high school athletic fields across New York state will remain quiet at least until the third week of September. The Officers of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association voted July 16 to delay the official start date of the 2020 fall sports season, cancel the fall Regional and State Championships and prepare to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if high school sports remain prohibited throughout this year due to Covid-19. This decision came at the recommendation of the NYSPHSAA COVID19 Task Force when it convened as a working group for the third time this morning. “As the state considers reopening, it is unrealistic to believe athletic seasons can start on Aug. 24 as originally scheduled,” said Paul Harrica, NYSPHSAA president. “The priority will continue to be on the educational process and a return to learning in the safest way possible.” The NYSPHSAA Officers’ decision includes delaying fall sports practice start date until Monday, Sept. 21, waiving the seven-day practice rule, maintaining current practice requirements, and encouraging geographic scheduling for games. Schools would have the option, if permitted by state officials, to offer off-season conditioning workouts. “We recognize this is challenging for everyone, but the decisions made at the State level are based upon data and statewide infection rates all in an effort to stop the spread of Covid and reopen responsibly,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA’s executive director. “At this time, Department of Health guidance presented on July 13 prohibits interscholastic athletics across the state. The association will continue to follow state guidance and will work collectively with state officials to ensure high school athletics will start up responsibly in the future. “As an association, we must be willing to be flexible and continue to explore all options with students’ safety as our main focus,” Zayas added. If football practice begins Sept. 21, Nassau County will maintain its full 2020 regular-season schedule with a start date of Saturday, Oct. 3, said Section 8 football coordinator Matt McLees. The original start date was Thursday, Sept. 17. “I’m actually happy for the delay,” McLees said. “I thought the news would have been worse. I don’t think we are out of the woods yet though for the fall. But for now, we have hope.” McLees said the Nassau football season would conclude with county

championship games Dec. 5 and 6, pending Section 8 approval. The number of playoff teams in each of Nassau’s four conferences has been cut in half, from eight to four, and there will not be Long Island championships. Other fall sports, such as soccer, volleyball, field hockey, girls tennis, girls swimming and cross country, require only six days of practice compared to football’s 10 prior to competition and could face opponents as early as Sept. 28. “We’re all trying to pull in the same direction,” Section 8 boys’ soccer coordinator Al Freeman said. “In these circumstances, the first thing is to make sure the kids get their education. In terms of the soccer season, we’ll await guidance from BOCES and then create a schedule and alignment.” With regional differences, schools and areas will be impacted differently by the Covid-19 crisis. At the discretion of the NYSPHSAA Officers and authorization from state officials, if the fall sports season is interrupted or impacted by Covid-19 crisis (for example,, state official guidance, school closings or cancelation of high-risk sports), then a condensed seasons plan will be implemented. The condensed season plan would call for three 10-week campaigns, with winter sports (basketball, bowling, gymnastics, ice hockey, indoor track & field, swimming (boys), skiing, and tentatively wrestling and competitive cheer going Jan. 4 to March 13, fall sports (football, cross country, field hockey, soccer, swimming (girls) and volleyball going March 1 to May 8, and spring sports (baseball, softball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, and outdoor track & field taking place April 5 to June 12. Because of the high-risk nature of wrestling and competitive cheer, they may be moved to later dates in the condensed model. “It’s my goal to preserve every sports season for every student athlete,” said Zayas, who noted 198,000 students take part in fall sports alone statewide. “What we are trying to do is develop solutions to benefit studentathletes and to provide them with an opportunity to participate,” he added. “We need to be flexible, and we need to be open to exploring all ideas and all options.” The NYSPHSAA Officers have the ability to adjust seasons with the authority granted within the NYSPHSAA Constitution which states: “Article IV, 2: A committee of officers in consultation with the staff shall have the authority to act on all matters not provided for in this constitution and bylaws, and on such emergency business as may arise between regular meetings of the Executive Committee.”

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Hempstead Town’s Lacrosse Academy returns The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is welcoming back campers for summer workout sessions with social-distancing guidelines in place. The academy, which will train athletes at both Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square, is providing socially distant lacrosse instruction from July 13 to Aug. 6 for Town of Hempstead residents ages 7-15. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has long been a source of summer fun for so many of our township’s young athletes,” noted Supervisor Donld Clavin. “We are looking forward to once again welcoming back campers to this renowned athletic training camp. In order to remain in compliance with New York state social-distancing guidelines governing organized sporting activities, the academy is limiting person-toperson contact by offering 1-on-1 instruction and small group training sessions consisting of 2-5 campers. Additional public hygiene measures have also been adopted such as the increased cleaning of parks facilities. Members of the Hempstead Town Council joined with Clavin in celebrating the reopening of the academy. “I’m glad that Hempstead Town residents will once again be able to participate in the excellent athletic training offered through the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy, and I wish all the young athletes well as camp gets underway in a socially distant environment,” Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby said. Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square are the host sites. One hour of instruction is $38.50, with a three-session discounted rate available at $99. Group sessions of two to five players are also available at $27.50 per hour, per child. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has an excellent reputation across the township for developing the next generation of athletes, and I’m ecstatic that young Hempstead towners will have the opportunity to participate in this reimagined athletic program,” commented Councilman Bruce Blakeman. “Lacrosse is an intrinsic part of the sporting culture here on Long Island,” added Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, with Hempstead Town athletes historically excelling at the game and representing this township well. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is another opportunity for these young athletes to hone their skills while limiting person-to-person contact and maintaining social distance.” Appointments must be made in advance by calling

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SuperviSor Don Clavin, right, visited Seamans Neck Park during opening week of TOH’s Lacrosse Academy. the academy office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at (516) 783-3208. Payments must be in the form of a check, made payable to: Town of Hempstead. Send payment only after you have scheduled your child’s session date(s). Mail payment to: TOHLA 1-on-1 Instruction, Parks and Rec., 200 N Franklin St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550. Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr. said, “I’m proud to live in a community with such a deep tradition of lacrosse, with generations of Long Islanders playing the game and passing down their love of the sport to younger generations. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a great place for athletes to improve their skills and keep fit as our region emerges from the COVID-19 lockdowns.” “Lacrosse is a great sport, and I encourage all younger residents who qualify for the academy to participate. It’s a great way for youth athletes to improve their skills in a socially distant environment,” said Councilman Thomas Muscarella. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy reopen-

ing is a huge step forward as our township continues to work toward a return to normalcy. The resumption of athletic competitions with social distancing protocols instituted will be a great benefit for our community’s young athletes,” commented Councilman Christopher Carini. For all payment matters, contact Victor Sparaccio at (516) 292-9000, ext. 7245 or via e-mail: vsparaccio@tohmail.org. For all other matters, including safety inquiries, contact the academy office at (516) 783-3208. “As we continue to adapt to the realities of social distancing, welcoming back athletes to the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a major step in the right direction towards our return to normalcy here in America’s largest township,” Clavin said. “Athletes, coaches and municipal staff can work together to maintain social distancing and provide camp attendees the opportunity to improve their skills over the summer season.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

Hofstra suspends fall sports until spring Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics is suspending intercollegiate athletics competition for the fall sports due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the university’s mission to care for the health, safety, and welfare of its student-athletes, coaches, and staff. “We understand today’s announcement is difficult for our Hofstra community and particularly our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. “The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a multitude of incredible challenges to our athletics program. Each and every decision made during this time has been made with student-athlete, coach, and staff welfare, safety, and health at the forefront. While our fall sports teams will not be competing, we will continue to plan for the return of our

athletic teams to their respective fields of play. Under the guidelines of CDC, local, state, and Hofstra University, we will pursue a safe return to sports when the situation dictates.” Although Hofstra teams will not compete during the fall season, practice and strength and conditioning opportunities will be allowed if health and safety guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nassau County, New York state and Hofstra University are followed. The Hofstra Department of Athletics continues to work on a return to play strategy and one that will provide our athletic

programs with a safe environment in which to practice, prepare, and compete. Hofstra plans to proceed with winter and spring sports competitions as scheduled, as well as the scheduling of fall sports during the spring semester. The university will continue its dialogue with Colonial Athletic Association leadership and its fellow member institutions to ensure that all available information is considered for any future decisions. The Colonial Athletic Association released the following statement regarding soccer, volleyball, field hockey and cross country: “The institutions of the

Colonial Athletic Association recognize that we compete in aconference made up of 10 distinctive institutions that are located in eight states. As one Conference, we share a commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes, campuses, and communities. As we each navigate this pandemic, we recognize that each of our 10 members must rely on local and state guidance, as well as medical expertise that may result in different decisions and different timelines for each institution. Therefore, we support each other and the unique circumstances of each of our campuses and communities to make decisions that are best for them. We do so as 10 institutions aligned as one conference.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

Lynbrook Schools’ memorable 2020 highlights September

■ Seniors Julianne Lampert and Arpie Bakhshian were recognized by the Long Island Arts Alliance Scholar Artist program as two of only 20 Long Island Scholar Artists for 2019-20. ■ The district unveiled its new Voyager room at West End Elementary School. ■ Senior Anna Rath was selected as a National Merit Semifinalist in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. ■ Seniors Sara Bahri, Charles Gebbia and Julianne Lampert were designated as Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. ■ Six student-musicians earned All-State music honors from the New York State School Music Association. ■ There were 115 students from Lynbrook High School’s class of 2019 and 2020 that were designated as Advanced Placement Scholars.

October

■ Students and staff from the Lynbrook Kindergarten Center and Waverly Park Elementary School teamed up to host a “Peds for Peru” drive. Together, the school communities collected more than 220 pairs of shoes to donate to students in need at the Primaria 50896 San Isidro Labrador Publica in Huayllabamba, Peru. ■ Students from West End and Lynbrook North and South middle schools celebrated the importance of inclusion with the Start With Hello program, sponsored by Sandy Hook Promise. ■ Students and staff throughout the district joined together to celebrate Unity Day. It is recognized nationally as a stance against bullying and sheds light on the importance of kindness, acceptance and inclusion. ■ Members of Lynbrook High School’s National Art Honor Society hosted their annual Night of the Pumpkins event. They raised more than $7,400 for the Lynbrook Excellence in Education Foundation and the National Art Honor Society.

November

■ Seventeen string musicians were selected to perform in the Long Island String Festival Association’s Nassau intermediate and secondary festivals. ■ Waverly Park students and staff hosted their annual “Bring a Veteran to School Day.” The special event honored local veterans for their service. ■ Members of the West End Elementary School Student Council facilitated an “Operation Sweet Tooth” candy drive where they collected more than 200 pounds of Halloween candy to donate to Operation Gratitude. ■ Senior Djellza Pulatani was selected as

a girls panelist for the nonprofit advocacy group She’s the First, in partnership with Akili Dada and MAIA. She was one of six girls to travel to the United Nations to present the first Global Girls’ Bill of Rights.

December

■ Six seniors made their college commitments to play their sport of choice at their desired colleges. ■ Student council members at Marion Street Elementary School organized their annual toy drive to support the Children’s Heart Foundation and the children at Mount SinaiSouth Nassau hospital. They delivered more than 300 toys to the hospital and performed holiday songs with chorus and band students. ■ Seniors Camden Hetrick and Aidan Smithwick earned the Nassau Zone Outstanding Physical Education Students Award. ■ West End Student Council members facilitated their annual toy drive. They collected more than 150 toys and generously received toy donations from the Lynbrook Police Department to support West End families in need during the holiday season.

January

■ Senior Arpie Bakhshian was selected by the New York State Education Department as one of only 25 seniors from throughout the state to be nominated in the prestigious 2020 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. ■ Senior Sara Bahri was among 300 semifinalists in the 2020 Regeneron Science Talent Search, one of the nation’s most prestigious science and math competitions for high school seniors. ■ Lynbrook North Middle School opened its new Wellness Room to serve as a calming space in the building for students. ■ Members of Horizon, LHS’s school newspaper, earned 26 awards at the annual Empire State Scholastic Press Association awards ceremony. ■ For the second consecutive year, senior Dominick Barbuto was selected to the New York State Sportswriters Association Class A All-State team for football.

February

■ The Lynbrook High School Key Club, along with club adviser Dr. Benedict Tieniber, received a proclamation from State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for their exemplary service to the community. ■ Members of the Horizon attended Adelphi University’s Press Day and took home top awards during the annual Quill Awards portion of the day. While competing against 25 schools from across Long Island and the tri-state area, the Horizon staff took home first and second place awards in five out of the six categories that they submitted entries into.

March

■ The district officially broke ground on the 33,274 square-foot high school extension. ■ South Middle School eighth-grader Naiya Stephens earned third place in the middle school category of the annual Monologue Competition, sponsored by the Carol Farber Honors Program at Nassau Community College.

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a rendition of “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King by recording themselves singing at home. The video recordings were carefully pieced together to create a video tribute to those on the frontlines. ■ For the eighth consecutive year, Lynbrook High School was designated a Recognition School for high achievement and high progress. The school was recognized by the State Education Department under the state’s Every Student Succeeds Act Plan.

■ For the eighth consecutive year, the district was recognized with the 2020 Best Communities for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.

■ Members of LHS’s Virtual Enterprise Company, Checkmate, were crowned the winners of the Youth Business Summit: Reimagined social media competition.

■ Six fifth grade students from the district’s Voyager Program were named ExploraVision honorable mention winners in the 2019-20 Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision competition.

■ Four student-athletes from Lynbrook High School committed to play their sport of choice at the collegiate level.

■ Senior Kiera Derrig and junior Ursula Ratkiewicz were honored as 2020 Scholastic Art and Writing Award recipients by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. ■ During distance learning, elementary school students participated in weekly virtual STEAM challenges at home with the help of their school’s library media specialist. ■ Members of the Horizon received four individual awards and first place for Best Website in the 2019 New York Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. ■ During distance learning, LHS art teachers Tom Sena and Michael Kunz started a podcast called “The Drop.” They interviewed an artist live using the video conference platform Zoom, edited the live feed and uploaded each episode to their YouTube channel for their students and others to watch. ■ Senior Ami Carey received the inaugural Dr. Charles Krauthammer Memorial Scholarship from FOX News, in partnership with the National Merit Scholarship Program. She was awarded $2,000 per college year for a maximum of four years.

May

■ Marion Street Elementary School and Lynbrook North Middle School were designated 2019-20 No Place for Hate schools by the Anti-Defamation League. ■ Junior Christina Franco earned a Certificate of Nomination in the Achievement Awards in Writing Program, sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English.

June

■ The district received a favorable analysis from Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s assigned the district a bond rating of Aa2 for the district’s bond sale. ■ Three Lynbrook South Middle School eighth-graders were recognized as honorable mention winners in the NPR Student Podcast Challenge. ■ The Lynbrook Kindergarten Center, Marion Street, Waverly Park and West End’s class of 2020 were celebrated with graduation drive-thru ceremonies. ■ Eighth graders from Lynbrook North and Lynbrook South middle schools participated in graduation caravans to mark the end of their middle school careers. ■ Lynbrook High School seniors were honored during a special parent photo, yearbook and award event in the high school gymnasium.

■ Chorus members from LHS performed

The Lynbrook Fire Department recently unearthed an article in the edition of the Brooklyn Times from Dec. 14, 1901, which featured its inaugural Fire Chief John MIddleton:

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Though it was a difficult year for the Lynbrook School District in 201920, it was also a memorable one, with students earning accolades, awards and honors. Here are some of the highlights:

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surge and sea-level rise.” The Bay Park plant discharges an average of 50 million gallons per day of treatNassau County is moving ahead with ed wastewater into Reynolds Channel. plans to construct a pipe to connect sewThe key to the project — the 100-yearage treatment plants in Bay Park and old, 7.3-mile-long aqueduct under Sunrise Wantagh despite the coronaHighway — will be restored. virus pandemic, county and With wastewater now letstate Department of Enviting out in Reynolds Chanronmental Conservation nel, the Wester n Bays officials said at a July 15 become overloaded with meeting. nitrogen, which accelerates The project aims to the g rowth of har mful improve water quality and algae. As the algae dies and storm resiliency in Long breaks apart, it robs the surIsland’s Western Bays by rounding waters of diseliminating the outlet pipe solved oxygen, killing local from the Bay Park plant that marine life and causing a leads into Reynolds Chandecline in the shell-fishing nel, off Long Beach. Instead, industry. new pipe will be run from “With treated water no Bay Park to an existing longer discharged into the aqueduct under Sunrise Western Bays, the commuHighway and then on to the nity will experience the benCedar Creek treatment plant efits of cleaner water and a in Wantagh. healthier ecosystem for From there, treated sewlocal wildlife and marine age will be sent three miles life,” Miller said. “It will into the Atlantic Ocean via Jomo miller also maximize quality of life an existing pipe. Governor Cuomo’s office by providing residents a The county is now proplace to work and play, curing materials and securbecause the project will ing construction contracts for the $408 enhance and expand water-based recremillion project. ational and commercial opportunities.” “Over the years, nitrogen loading in A request for proposals for the project the Western Bays caused a reduction in was sent to three firms on April 29, and coastal resiliency and a loss of coastline,” the proposals are scheduled to be submitsaid Jomo Miller, a representative of Gov. ted this fall. The project is expected to be Andrew Cuomo’s office. “This project completed by June 2024. will spur the rapid ecological recovery of For more details, go to bayparkconveythe Western Bays marshlands, which pro- ance.org. tect coastal communities from storm

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John nuzzi Sr., the district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Southeast District, received a citation for his community efforts. new York elkS Lodge No. 1 Exalted Ruler Lisa Moldovan was recently honored with a proclamation for all she has done in the community.

his project will spur the rapid ecological recovery of the Western Bays marshlands, which protect coastal communities from storm surge and sea level rise.

Lynbrook Elks receive honors Members of New York Elks Lodge No. 1 were recently honored with proclamations. Exalted Ruler Lisa Moldovan received a citation from State Sen. Todd Kaminsky for her dedication during the coronavirus pandemic. The lodge membership has remained strong under her leadership. Additionally, she has organized grab and go dinners, brought members togeth-

er to assist first responders and has done a lot to serve the community as exalted ruler of the lodge. John Nuzzi Sr., the district deputy grand exalted ruler of the Southeast District, was also honored for his efforts in the community. He received a proclamation for his leadership and inspiration. Courtesy State Sen. Todd Kaminsky; compiled by Mike Smollins

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A rendering of the Bay Park Conveyance Project, which will send treated effluent, or wastewater, from the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility to an ocean outfall pipe at the Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant in Wantagh via an aqueduct under Sunrise Highway.

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Residents will be able to travel back in time or rock their socks off at a series of drive-in movie nights and concert engagements this summer, hosted by the Town of Hempstead. Town officials announced the schedules earlier this month, which kicked off with a concert by 70s cover band 45RPM at Point Lookout Park on July 6 and a free showing of “Dirty Dancing” at West Hempstead’s Echo Park on July 7. “Our township remains committed to keeping residents safe and healthy as we begin reopening our community, and this drive-in format will allow us to achieve that goal while also providing a great program for our residents,” said Town Supervisor Donald Clavin. All concerts will be held at Point Lookout Town Park starting at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as town employees will be taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe. The schedule of concerts is as follows:

■ Saturday, Aug. 8 — “Back in Time” plays the music of Huey Lewis and the News ■ Monday, Aug. 10 — Johnny Maestro Tribute Band ■ Wednesday, Aug. 12 — REO Speedwagon/Survivor Tribute Band ■ Friday, Aug. 14 — Rishard Lampese plays the music of the Rat Pack ■ Saturday, Aug. 15 — “Wonderous Stories” plays eclectic rock music ■ Monday, Aug. 17 — “Endless Summer” plays the music of the Beach Boys ■ Wednesday, Aug. 19 — “The Devotions” will rock Point Lookout Beach Courtesy Town of Hempstead

Residents will be able to travel back in time or rock their socks off at a series of drive-in movie nights and concert engagements this summer, hosted by the Town of Hempstead.

■ Friday, July 24 — “That’s Amore” with Jenna Esposito will play Italian favorites ■ Saturday, July 25 — “Ladies of Motown” will take the stage

■ Saturday, Aug. 1 — “Bad Animals” plays the music of Heart

■ Monday, July 27 — “Badlands” plays the music of Bruce Springsteen ■ Wednesday, July 29 — “Desert Highway” plays the music of the Eagles ■ Friday, July 31 — “Hour Glass” plays the music of James Taylor

■ Friday, Aug. 21 — “Shining Star” will play the music of Earth, Wind and Fire ■ Saturday, Aug. 22 — “Songs in the Attic” will play the music of Billy Joel Movies will begin at sunset, and guests are urged to arrive early. The schedule of movies is as follows:

■ Monday, Aug. 3 — “Beginnings” plays the music of Chicago

■ “Footloose” — Tuesday, July 28, at Oceanside Park (3800 Mahlon Brower Drive, Oceanside)

■ Wednesday, Aug. 5 — Jerome “City” Smith plays the music of Motown

■ “Grease” — Thursday, July 30, at Niest Field (298-304 Jerusalem Ave., Levittown)

■ Friday, Aug. 7 — “Strange Magic” plays

■ “A Dog’s Journey” — Tuesday, Aug. 4,

at Newbridge Road Park (2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore) ■ “T.” — Thursday, Aug. 6, at Echo Park (399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead) ■ “Trolls” — Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Seamans Neck Park (2700 S. Seamans Neck Road, Seaford) ■ “Frozen 2” — Thursday, Aug. 13, at Camp ANCHOR (630 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach) ■ “Aladdin” (2019) — Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Western Beef (322 Nassau Blvd., Roosevelt) ■ “The Secret Life of Pets 2” — Thursday, Aug. 20, at Echo Park (399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead) ■ “Onward” — Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Baldwin Park (3232 S. Grand Ave., Baldwin) ■ “How to Train Your Dragon 3” — Thursday, Aug. 27, at Rath Park (849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square) All concerts and movies are open to town residents on a first-come, firstserved basis. Guests must remain in their vehicles and follow all town safety guidelines. Instructions will be provided upon arrival on how to tune your radio station to hear the concert or movie audio inside your vehicle. Provided by the Town of Hempstead; compiled by Alyssa Seidman

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PSC seeks proposals for NYAW public acquisition By ANDREW GARCIA agarcia@liherald.com

As the $608 million sale of American Water Works Co.’s New York operation to Liberty Utilities nears its close, the state Public Service Commission has filed a notice seeking alternative plans for public acquisition. The PSC began soliciting plans on June 22, before New York American Water’s July target date. Under the sale, NYAW’s Long Island operations — which services nearly 120,000 residents across three districts in Lynbrook, Merrick and Sea Cliff — would be handed off to Ontario-based Liberty, which operates water, wastewater and energy services in 14 states across 800,000 customers. The sale was announced in November following years of criticisms from customers, lawmakers and watchdogs over rate hikes, spotty water service and infrastructure management. Long Island Clean Air Water and Soil, a Merrickbased advocacy group, had urged the PSC to authorize plans for a public takeover, arguing that another private sale would

prolong the problems. “Water is a basic human right, one that should have local and public control with local accountability,” wrote LI CAWS Directors Dave Denenberg and Claudia Borecky in a letter to the Town of Hempstead, pressuring Supervisor Donald Clavin and councilmembers to submit a plan of their own. Denenberg and Borecky argue that the 100,000 households served by NYAW within the town are not provided tax-free public water, while other residents in the town are. According to the solicitation, the PSC seeks to “determine if the transfer to Liberty would be in the public interest, which could include considering viable potential alternatives.” Municipal entities and existing/proposed authorities within NYAW’s service territory may submit acquisition appeals. The submissions must answer which “portion of the [NYAW] system” — customers, infrastructure, etc. — may be acquired in a public takeover and why that acquisition is in the “best interest of ratepayers.” The PSC is accepting proposals until August 3.

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Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122426

ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122425

Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122424

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Thursday, July 30, 2020 at which time the following Contract will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable: C # 5 5 - 2 0 2 0 *Valuation Services And Feasibility Study Related To The Potential Acquisition Of The Water Systems Of New York American Water Company, Inc. Within The Town Of Hempstead. *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision.

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have never been so happy for a school year to come to a close. It seemed like every second of remote learning played out like a vicious game of tug-of-war: My wife and I grasping one side of the rope, and our four kids hanging on tenaciously to the other. As the school year drew closer to an end, so too did our resolve. Commands to “Sit down, pay attention and ask questions” gave way to concessions like, “Sure, you can skip your Google Classroom.” Thankfully, that nightmare is behind us. Or is it? New Jersey and nICk Connecticut BUGLIone recently announced that schools would be open full time in the fall, with new safety measures in place. New York, however, has made no such announcement. Our kids need to be back in school in September, and we need to figure out the safest way to make that happen. A lot of parents and teachers feel the same way I do. NY Parents and Teachers Against Distance Learning has over 20,000 members on Facebook, but I don’t think Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one of them. Cuomo said something in his daily news briefing back in early May that

aroused my suspicion: The state would be partnering with the Gates Foundation to “reimagine” education. We might have to jettison the old model of schooling, in which students sit face to face with teachers, for a remote-based one, Cuomo said. This is a notion that should deeply concern administrators, teachers, parents and students everywhere, because it’s based on the false supposition that the remote-based instruction that took place from March to June actually worked. Teachers and administrators across the state deserve credit for transitioning to distance learning virtually overnight, despite limited planning, resources and training. While the instruction and activities were great in the interim, I’m highly skeptical of their long-term sustainability. Children learn best when they’re in close contact with their teachers and peers. This is an immutable truth that can’t be undone by Bill Gates’s brilliance in technology and innovation. From my standpoint — as a teacher, tutor and parent — what transpired during the last three months of this school year did not constitute true learning. Some teachers took a passive approach, choosing to post assignments online, along with video lessons to guide students in their work. But it is hard for even the smartest

students to learn by watching a video, particularly in subjects that often require steps to be taught, retaught and broken down, such as math. In this model, students can’t pause to ask their instructor for clarification. Other teachers opted to offer weekly or even daily live instruction via platforms such as Google Classroom or Zoom. While I must acknowledge that muting students is a power all teachers have longed for, these applications aren’t reliable vehicles for the delivery of instruction. For starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space. And the younger the students, the harder it is to keep them on task. There are myriad distractions at home at any given moment. For the most needy students, their homes will never offer adequate work space. Some may live in an apartment with several other family members. Younger students have been disproportionately affected by the failures of remote learning. The burden of teaching lower elementary school students to read and write shifted from the teachers to the parents during the shutdown. While we struggled to help all our children, working with my firstgrader was an absolute nightmare, even though my wife and I are both educators.

or starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space.

Then there are the social concerns that arise from remote learning. Attending school is an essential component of socialization. Kids learn how to work in groups, share and resolve conflicts peacefully. They participate in sports and extracurricular activities. Although we rarely consider this, they also catch colds, recover and build immunities. None of this happens in a virtual world. Many parents will presumably return to work in the fall. Who will watch their children when they do? And what about the children currently suffering from abuse at home? Teachers are often the first ones to recognize signs of abuse and report them. A school social worker in a high-needs school told me that before schools closed, she reported 25 instances of suspected abuse. During the shutdown, she reported none. Are we to believe children were no longer being abused, or was it just impossible to detect it via phone calls and video conferences? In the face of all these questions, it’s unfathomable that Cuomo would blithely state that a virus has essentially undone our centuries-old practice of face-to-face schooling. We should all be wary when a leader proposes a paradigm-shifting change during a crisis. Our children have to go back to school. They stand to lose too much if they don’t. Nick Buglione, who lives in East Meadow, is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.

A letter of contention, and then civil discourse

met Joan online last week when she sent me a letter reacting to my July 9-15 column, “We’re all in the room where it happened.” We exchanged notes, and I realized we were doing what educated, respectful people do when they disagree: We talked. This is our gently edited backand-forth. Joan: First off, I want to let you know how much I’ve always loved reading your column. Your take on life and the way RandI you incorporate humor into it kReIss remind me of Erma Bombeck . . . However, not any more. I can’t even get through one column without you mentioning your political hatred of President Trump. I get freedom of speech, but not when it’s so one-sided. If you want to be political, either run for office or represent both sides. . . . Like it or not, Trump is our president. Do you really see Joe Biden running the country? He doesn’t even know his name. Something is definitely going on there.

Please go back to writing the way you always did. God knows this world needs compassion and humor now more than ever, not hatred. Thanks for letting me vent. Randi: Joan, I really appreciate your taking the time to write, and I’m happy to know you enjoy some of my columns. I’d like to point out that I write an opinion column — my opinion. You may disagree, but I have no obligation to give what you refer to as “both” sides. That’s for reporters. I’m a columnist, and I offer my own thoughts on the political scene. I find it a bit sexist that you’re perfectly comfortable with my family pieces that remind you of Erma Bombeck, but don’t want me to be “political.” I can be political, serious as a heart attack and also funny. Depends on what life is throwing my way that week. Please keep reading, and let’s keep talking.

regarding your finding my reaction a bit sexist. Maybe “motherly” would be a better way to describe it. Thinking about it, I guess I need an escape from all the political hatred and BS going on in the world, and your column used to provide me with that. The older I get (I’ll be 66 next month), I’m just tired of all negativity, whether it be political or not. It seems to be everywhere these days. That being said, I do recognize your opinion, and we can, as adults, just agree to disagree.

realized we were doing what respectful people do when they disagree: We talked.

Joan: Hi Randi, thanks for answering my email. I never looked at your column as an “opinion” column, which does make me view it differently now. I was a little puzzled

Randi: Joan, I’d love to know more about you. . . . Do you often write letters to the editor? What is your life like during the pandemic? What brings you joy during these difficult days? Joan: What a nice thing it is to want to know more about someone; thanks for that. I’ve only written a letter to the editor one other time in my life. That was to a columnist who had just lost his dad, and wrote an article that touched my heart to the core. I had lost my dad as well, and the parallels between the two fathers were amazing, so much so that I felt compelled to write him. My life during Covid-19 hasn’t been as awful as most people’s. I’m still able to

work; my office was quarantined, so I’m basically by myself. I have four sons and 14 grandchildren, so there’s always something to do or someplace to be, so, honestly, I kinda welcomed the opportunity to do nothing on my weekends. I did miss my hairstylist, however, and I loved your column about hair color and going braless! I totally related! The joy I get these days I would have to say comes from my grandchildren. Randi: I have an idea: I’d like to use our notes back and forth as a column that shows how people with different political views can find common ground. I could do it including your name or without your name. What do you think? Is there anything you’d like to add to the discussion? Joan: I was pleasantly surprised by your idea. I’d agree to anything if I thought it could make people less angry and negative. Of course, I wouldn’t want to get into a political smack-down of any kind with you. Deal? Randi: My intention is to hold up our exchange as an example of mutual civility. Joan: OK, just use Joan if that’s OK. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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letters She’ll wear a mask for Randi To the Editor: Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed Randi Kreiss’s column last week, “Unspoken conspiracy to sacrifice elders.” Thanks, Randi, for writing it. I will wear a mask for you! And for my mom, who turned 77 on Monday. We haven’t let her hug her seven grandchildren since March. But she managed to skirt this terrible disease as a result. We will remain steadfast! KELLY LENNoN Glen Head

Be careful about labeling To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide” (July 9-15): I find it very easy for many to use racism as the new favorite word of our time. What other words

nently and can no longer afford newspaper subscriptions. Here’s how the Local Journalism Sustainability Act would help everyone caught in this vicious circle: ■ Credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees would be eligible for a five-year, non-refundable tax credit to spend on advertising in local newspapers or on local radio or television stations. The credit, up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,500 in each of the next four years, would cover 80 percent of advertising costs in the first year and 50 percent annually thereafter. This provision would helps local businesses as well as local media companies. ■ Credit for local newspaper subscriptions. The act would provide for a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $250 per year to help cover the costs of subscriptions to local newspapers, in print or digital form, that primarily produce content related to news and current events. The credit would cover 80 percent of subscription costs in the first year and 50 percent thereafter, and help consumers while incentivizing support of local news organizations. ■ Payroll credit for journalists. This fiveyear refundable tax credit could be used by local newspapers to compensate its journalists up to $50,000 a year. The credit would cover 50 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in the first year, and 30 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in each of the subsequent four years. This provision would go a long way toward ensuring

that communities keep their local news coverage. This simple yet comprehensive legislation would help the three keys to trustworthy, fair and accurate local journalism: local residents, business owners and journalists. It would not be bailout or handout to any of these elements of a thriving community — rather, an urgently needed assist with a strictly limited time frame responding to an unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Please contact the office of your local U.S. representative — Rep. Peter King, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rep. Kathleen Rice or Rep. Tom Suozzi — to ask him or her to support your local businesses, your local news media and your access to the trustworthy local news that only your community newspaper provides by cosponsoring the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. To see how to contact these legislators by email, phone or mail, go to https:// www.usa.gov/elected-officials. You’ll be taking another important step toward helping your community and its small businesses, including the local newspaper, emerge healthy from this crisis. Dean Ridings CEO, America’s Newspapers On behalf of its roughly 1,500 newspaper and associate member companies, America’s Newspapers is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. It emphasizes educating the public on all the ways newspapers contribute to community. Learn more at www.newspapers.org.

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n the U.S. and in Europe, monuments, memorials and historic names are being removed from public places because of their associations with colonial expansion, racial bigotry and discriminatory public policy. In this country, initiatives are under way to redesignate military bases that honor Confederate generals, rename buildings that celebrate those with racist attitudes and actions, and remove statues of elected officials who not only enslaved people but fought to keep them as slaves. Princeton UniverroBert a. sity is removing President WoodsCott row Wilson’s name because of his racist views and policies. There are those who want the statue of President Theodore Roosevelt removed from in front of the American Museum of Natural History because it features two smaller figures on either side of him representing colonial expansion and racial discrimination. Others advocate the removal of Christopher Columbus statues because of the harm he did to others. Monuments and memorials are expres-

sions of a nation’s, a region’s or an institution’s values. They are erected or named to commemorate people who are seen as exemplifying those values. They are a form of mythmaking and political posturing to honor the past. In some cases, such as the naming of military bases for those who fought against the Union in order to preserve the system of slavery, even to the point of death, they were an attempt to heal the wounds of war and defeat. They were also a mistake. History is an essential subject, but it is given too little attention in schools and colleges. History is an examination of memory in all its forms in order to study what came before, whether in politics, norms of behavior, or science and technology. History is necessary to understand art and social policy as well as law and philosophy, because history is the study of context as well as text. What should we do with the monuments that celebrate those who fought to preserve the slave system, an essential element in the development of American capitalism? Are preservation as is or removal of historical statues and memorials our only options? To hide these monuments will not

iding these monuments will not erase the trauma of racism that Black Americans face.

Letters could be used? Because of the question posed in the headline, Brinton has already set the reader in a certain direction. We are judging much of our history by the thoughts and rules of the present time. What we need is to learn from the past, take the good and work on the negative. Why not write a different type of column, uplifting and inspiring instead of negative about our history? The statue of Roosevelt outside the American Museum of Natural History was built in a different time with different thoughts, and we of this generation don’t know what those thoughts and ideas were. When we assume, we might have ideas that are incorrect for the time we’re speaking about. History should be a learning tool to move forward, and labeling never helps us move forward. BARBARA KING Locust Valley

Has Brinton decided Roosevelt was a racist? To the Editor: I read with interest Scott Brinton’s July 9-15 column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide.” First, I would ask Brinton to name even a single person,

erase the stress and trauma of racism that Black Americans face every day. To bury them will not deep-six the memories of segregation, slavery and Jim Crow that have resulted in great disparities in health, wealth and opportunities for Black Americans. The statues and monuments should be put in museums or stored and represented in books for teaching the truth about our country, its trials as well as its triumphs. They can be used to teach about evolution in law, morality and ethics — and what equality means. In each case, it can be explained that there was vigorous opposition to slavery; not everyone condoned it, even if popular figures benefited from it. During George Washington’s first year in office as president, the Society of Friends — the Quakers, previously led by abolitionist Benjamin Franklin — petitioned the U.S. government to ban slavery, an initiative they had started in 1696. One hundred six years before Woodrow Wilson segregated the federal workforce, Britain had passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. There were slave rebellions and acts of civil disobedience that belied the notion of the “happy slave.” There was also an

politician or otherwise, who is correct and proper in their thinking all the time, and for all ages. Surprisingly, Brinton ignored the changing perspectives of different times in history, just as do those who today attempt to rewrite history by tearing down statues, or by destroying irreplaceable antique artifacts, as has occurred in the Middle East, in an attempt to deny the past. The Roosevelt statue outside the American Museum of Natural History is open to varied interpretation, as Brinton acknowledges when he writes that he had not previously noticed what he now believes is its racist nature. But such assessment is strictly personal and subjective. I, for one, regard Roosevelt on his magnificent steed, leading both the Native American (dare I say “Indian”?) and the Black man at his sides out of backwardness and deprivation into an enlightened and prosperous future. That Roosevelt was a white man seems to nullify any positive interpretation of this image for Brinton. I wonder how Brinton might now interpret the message that the Statue of Liberty conveys. “Liberty Enlightening the World” is obviously a Caucasian female, striding forward with torch in raised hand, lighting the path out of the darkness of deprivation and want for “the wretched refuse” of humanity

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active abolitionist movement and lecture hav yea circuit, with Frederick Douglass, a former slave, a popular speaker and author. rem His 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the vicious Fourth of July,” for the Rochester, N.Y., graspin Ladies Anti-Slavery Society, was one of many that helped dispel the notion that kids ha As the Black people lacked intelligence. The fact that many people, including so too d those elected to high office, benefited from the slave system did not mean there was no active and public opposition to it throughout the land. We need a national reconciliation with the truth if we are to fulfill the ideal “to create a more perfect union,” stated at the founding of our nation. The truth might hurt, but should be cited in honor of the ideals of democracy. These truths are neither unpatriotic nor politically correct. They acknowledge that historical accuracy is a virtue, and that our country was founded on ideals that were virtuous in aspiration if not in action. America was founded by people seek- open fu ing freedom who then proceeded to deny measur freedom to others. We must own up to this made n Our past. The study of history helps us think in terms of time, to understand how soci- Septem eties change. We must know our history safest w parents — and teach it well. do. NY tance L Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of on Fac Adelphi University. Andrew Cuo news b

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throughout the world. Might it not be considered racist that Lady Liberty is depicted as a white person, let alone one having the temerity to assume that it is she alone who has the right, authority and wisdom to lead the wretched masses

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