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Lynbrook school revamp on track Melissa Burak and vice principals Mathew Sarosy and Salvatore Brescia, to hear construcIn the four months since offi- tion updates and a projected cials broke ground on Lynbrook completion date. High School’s renovation, much “Work inside the curprogress has been made. The rent building is designed to be project has been in completed by Septhe works for neartember, so we can ly t h re e ye a r s, operate normally beginning with the with the start of community’s the school year,” approval in OctoRainis said. “The ber 2017 of a $28.9 skeleton of the new million bond to building will begin fund it. to take shape and When complete, will continue to be the project will constructed include a two-story t h ro u g h o u t t h e extension from the school year.” front entrance to As of press the fields. A school time, the footings store, three music were poured on the rooms, three art field to begin builddr. MeliSSA rooms and an innoing the extension. vation space will be BUrAk Room 201, known installed on the to students as the first floor. On the Superintendent, Honors/AP Spansecond floor, five Lynbrook Public ish classroom, is new classrooms Schools becoming a hallwill be constructed way, connecting the for family and consecond floor to the sumer science classes, as well as new area of the building. The the career development pro- room is being stripped and the gram. doorways knocked down to Principal Joseph Rainis has expand the width to the size of a attended meetings each month, along with Superintendent Dr. Continued on page 3

By JUliA SwerdiN lyneditor@liherald.com

Courtesy Jessica Syros Photography

A night to remember Lynbrook High School students celebrated at a socially distant prom on July 28. Attending were, from left, Arianna Paxinos, Gemma Ida Ortiz, Nicole D’Agostino, Bella Maffei, Kiera Derrig, Casey LaBarbera , Sofia Sacchetti, Annalise Riley and Sara Bahri. Story, more photos, Page 10.

Dolphin trapped on Mill River causes a stir in East Rockaway By Mike SMolliNS msmollins@liherald.com

Children at Rolling River Day Camp in East Rockaway got a rare glimpse of a dolphin last week, after it became trapped nearby on Mill River for several days. “They’ve definitely been really surprised,” Director Marissa Goodman Allaben said of her campers. “We have a popular boating program, so we go out on

the boats a lot and see a lot of marine life and birds, but a dolphin in our river is definitely a first-time occurrence.” Goodman Allaben said one of her campers told her on July 27 that he was kayaking on Mill River over the weekend and spotted the 5-foot-long adult dolphin. After speaking with experts, she later determined the dolphin went under the East Rockaway Long Island Rail Road station bridge into Mill River during

high tide, and was stuck there until the water level rose again. A full moon arrived Monday, so the tides were expected to increase. When camp administrators learned of the dolphin, they kayaked out to assess the situation and called wildlife conservation and rescue organizations, including the New York Marine Rescue Center, which continued to monitor the dolphin. The creature is Continued on page 3

e have gone through many challenges in trying to figure out how we can best support the future of the high school.

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Dolphin in Mill River draws attention safeguarded by the Marine Mammal Protection Act, which carries a $1,000 fine for a first offense of harming, hunting or capturing one. The center worked with the state Department of Environmental Conservation, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Town of Hempstead bay constables to monitor the dolphin. Calls to the Marine Rescue Center seeking updates were not returned at press time. Goodman Allaben said the experts told her that the dolphin appeared healthy while trapped, and that attempting to rescue or move it could have caused more harm than letting it find its way back to the ocean once the tide carries it out. For now, the dolphin is a popular fixture in Mill River for the Rolling River Day Camp attendees. Though the program was

scaled down from the usual 600 campers to 300 to adhere to coronavirus guidelines set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state Department of Health, Goodman Allaben said her campers have been enthusiastic, especially about their new marine friend. However, administrators took a cautious approach so as not to disturb the dolphin, including banning the use of motorized boats near it. “The campers have been excited and have been trying to spot it throughout the day,” she said, “but at the same time, as a camp, we want to make sure we’re doing our best not to injure or disturb the dolphin. It’s been a special week at camp for all of our campers and staff to have such a rare sighting in our river.” At press time Tuesday, it was unclear if the dolphin remained in Mill River.

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A dolphin wAs trapped on Mill River in East Rockaway last week.

Lynbrook schools get summer makeover Continued from front pAge corridor. In the principals’ offices, steel beams are being installed, and the overhang in the front entrance has been replaced by footings for the extension. For much of March and April, construction was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Once the renovations resumed, construction workers quickly caught up to their schedule and are now on track to finish construction by the end of next summer. The courtyard, auditorium and front overhang entrances are locked off by construction, but Rainis is pushing to make them available for students arriving in the fall. Renovations to the field, officials said they hope, will not interrupt students’ learning, though they will be unable to use the field while this part of the project is under way. Phys.-ed. classes, as well as fire drills and emergency gatherings, will be held on the Kindergarten Center’s field, on Atlantic Avenue. “The challenge will be to maintain a social distance during drills,” Rainis said. Construction workers have been directed to stay away from students while school is in session. Parking along Union Avenue will be limited because of the large construction vehicles. “No parking” signs have been placed along the avenue since the end of March and will remain there until the renovation is complete. This will pose a challenge for students who drive to school, as the high school does not have a parking lot, leaving students to park on the surrounding streets. Inside the building, the renovation will create new opportunities for co-curricular electives. According to Rainis, Burak is enthusiastic to expand the school’s science, technology and art subjects and hopes to incorporate robotics and drones into the curriculum. “This day is a long time coming for us,” Burak said in a statement about the

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After A delAy caused by the coronaivirus, renovations at Lynbrook High School and other district buildings are back on track. the projeCts inClude a two-story extension from the front entrance to the fields

groundbreaking. “We have gone through many challenges in trying to figure out how we can best support the future of the high school.” At Waverly Park Elementary School, renovations funded by the 2017 bond are also in the works. An elevator is being added to the back of the school, making it accessible to all students and bringing it into compliance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act. Construction began when school closed and will continue until the fall semester starts. Work was halted for a period of time because of the pandemic, but is being hurried along to stick to the schedule. There will be no disruption to students’ learning, and the back entrance will be available for use during the school year, should the buildings operate as nor-

mal in the fall. “As we prepare for quite a unique September, we are hopeful this project will be completed,” Waverly Park Principal Allison Banhazl said. “Our priority is safety for all.” North and South middle schools are additionally under construction this summer to renovate the schools’ locker rooms and gyms.

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A tribute to Gene Scarpato By Dr. Morrey A. ForMAn lyneditor@liherald.com

Gene Scarpato was a singular, special human being. He was friendly, determined, and tenacious yet humble, while also being community-minded and a great family man. More than anything else, he was one of the kindest people I have ever known. He worked tirelessly for the village with his wife Virginia always at his side. I had the good fortune to serve with Gene as a village trustee from 1995 to 2003. As the headline story recounts, he was a man of many accomplishments. I am proud to say that I was by his side in supporting his many improvement projects. The Village Pool was a battle, and when three members of the board prevailed, the rest was history. I still remember the cold opening day when Gene came down the slide — let’s call it the splash down — to celebrate. He also, fought to create the roller hockey rink, a wild eugene success. His history as a champion of recreation had the underlying idea to bring residents together from the very young to senior citizens. Among other things, he was able to get the gazebo built and improved the basketball court. He championed many projects, including a several year battle to get rid of the vacant and decaying campground on Ocean Avenue. It was a happy day when we were handed our shovels to break ground for Sterling Glen Assisted Living (now Atria Tanglewood). It was a project that added tax revenue without any real demands for village service. One time, we discussed resident’s frustration with the need to walk all around the block in the evening from the Forest Avenue parking fields to get to the restau-

rants on Atlantic Avenue. There was a vacant sliver storefront on Atlantic Avenue that could be used to create a walkthrough. Gene embraced the idea and ran with it. The rest is history with village residents and visitors enjoying the convenience it brought. The high school prom parade has been one of the special uses of the walkthrough. Gene was active in the Nassau County Village Officials Association and was recognized by his fellow mayors from the county’s 64 villages. He rose to become president of the association, a position t h at b ro u g h t h i m honor and respect for his dedicated service. We had a mutual admiration society so to speak. I admired his drive to deliver for the village. He leaned on me for my expertise of years of working with mayors and county executives. I truly loved our many conversations. Gene fought hard for many years to get the movie theater re p l a c e d a n d n ow many years later it is a reality. The only dream that did not come to Scarpato fruition was the Marriott Hotel project over the Forest Avenue parking lot. It would have doubled the number of village parking spaces at no cost and it would have brought additional tax revenue. In politics, you can’t win them all. Even in retirement he and Virginia became involved in service to the greater community in Wattsfield, Vermont. It was part of their DNA. It was remarkable, but not surprising. One cannot imagine what the village would be today without the efforts and contributions of Gene Scarpato. The village is blessed to have had him as our Mayor and friend to all of us. My friend, may you Rest in Peace. A life well lived. We will miss you!

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LynBrook HigH ScHooL senior Conor Ryan joined a social distancing commencement parade during the Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts graduation ceremony recently.

Lynbrook student artist joins graduation parade In a recent commencement parade for Nassau BOCES Long Island High School for the Arts, Lynbrook High School senior, Conor Ryan received an honor from teachers, administrators and BOCES board members. Practicing safe social distancing protocols, Conor, other graduates and their families par ticipated in the graduation from their cars “We could not be more proud of our brilliant and talented graduates,” LIHSA Principal Dr. Chris Rogutsky

Bleecker said. “In addition to their hard work, day in and day out, in honing their respective crafts throughout the year, they have risen remarkably to the immense challenges the world currently faces. We applaud them for their courage, their abilities and their deter mination, and we are certain they will be successful in whatever path they may choose.”

A drive-through donation Legislator C. William Gaylor recently joined with staff of Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing to hand out care packages to senior citizens during the facility’s drive-through community event.

Seniors brought their grandchildren along, and they were given ice cream, balloons and special gifts. Courtesy Legislator C. William Gaylor

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The New York State Public High School Athletics Association recently recognized Lynbrook High School as a 2019-20 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence. To earn this distinction, 75 percent of the school’s varsity teams had to maintain an average GPA greater than or

equal to 90 and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. Lynbrook High School had 14 sports teams reach this achievement during the school year. It is among 140 high schools from across the state to receive the Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence award for the 2019-20 school year.

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Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital has postponed its annual golf outing to Sept. 14. In 2018, board member Lowell Frey followed the flight of his shot at the event.

In recognition and celebration of its heroic response to the Covid-19 pandemic and patient surge, Mount Sinai South Nassau’s staff of 3,565 doctors, nurses and allied staff has been named the honoree of the hospital’s 36th annual golf outing, which will benefit the hospital’s Covid-19 Relief Fund. Revamped and rescheduled to Sept. 14, the outing will be held at two venues: The Seawane Club in Hewlett Harbor and the Rockway Hunting Club in Lawrence. Golfing is permitted under state guidelines with the right safety precautions in place and the outing will adhere to the state Department of Health’s guidelines. A series of precautions will be in place to ensure the safety of golfers and to maintain social distancing, including one group per tee box and green; driveronly golf carts; no caddies and elimination of high-touch areas like sand bunker rakes. All participants will have the choice of a shotgun start at 8 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. at either club. “Our golf tournament is a widely anticipated event and a major fundraiser for the hospital,” MSSN President and CEO Richard Murphy said. “We are thrilled to announce the rescheduled date and offer our supporters an opportunity to safely enjoy a round of golf while honoring the heroic efforts of all the Mount Sinai South Nassau employees who answered the call of duty during the Covid-19 pandemic, which hit our community so hard. I invite golf lovers throughout Long Island to join us as we celebrate and thank the Mount Sinai South Nassau healthcare team.”

The South Shore of Long Island has been one of the hardest hit areas during the pandemic. MSSN surged capacity to more than 500 beds to care for the seriously ill patients who streamed into its Emergency Department during March, April and May. The full spectrum of the hospital’s clinical and administrative departments was completely overhauled to execute delivery of specialized, critical medical care tailored specifically to the needs of more than 1,380 coronavirus patients it admitted and treated with serious and life-threatening illness. Anthony Cancellieri, the vice chairman of the hospital’s board of directors, and Jeffrey Greenfield, a member of its Advisory Board and managing member of the NGL Group, LLC insurance company, are the co-chairs of the golf outing, which raised nearly $600,000 in 2019, a new record for the annual outing. This year’s outing will be a more individually catered golfing experience that adheres to the current safety guidelines set by the state. There will be one foursome starting on each hole. While there will be enhanced food and beverages on the courses, there will be no formal dinner as there was in past years. The outing is spearheaded by a 40-member golf committee that includes leading local business and civic leaders and dozens of local businesses, who support the outing through their sponsorships. For more information about sponsorship packages, or to register, call (516) 377-5360 or email tmatejka@snch.org. Courtesy Mount Sinai South Nassau; compiled by Mike Smollins

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Lynbrook high SchooL was named a 2019-20 Scholar-Athlete School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletics Association.

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Lynbrook High School honored with scholar-athlete award

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RCI to premiere three publications in August Richner Communications Inc., publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, is launching three new monthly publications in August to help local businesses get the word out about all they do — Living Large and LI Prime/ Long Island’s Prime Focus. Living Large, which will launch Aug. 14, is a broadsheet — the width and length of The New York Times — offering an oversized tablet for display advertising. It will be mailed to 10,000 homes and businesses in each of the five communities where it is published, and will be printed with bright white covers. For advertisers, covers are nearly sold out. LI Prime and Long Island Prime Focus are RCI’s new monthly shopping and specialty guides. Each month, LI Prime will promote local stores, restaurants, real estate agencies and doctors’ offices. Long Island’s Prime Focus will feature a guide focused on the best deals and businesses in a specific area of interest, such as back to school, real estate, home improvement and dining, with the premiere issue highlighting health and fitness. LI Prime and Long Island’s Prime Focus will be found in one, magazinesize publication — flip over the book to move from LI Prime to Long Island’s Prime Focus, and vice versa. The publications are set to launch this week. When mailed, the new publications will go to virtually every home in the Five Towns, Lynbrook-East Rockaway, Oceanside-Island Park, Rockville Centre and Valley Stream. For more information on these publications, call Rhonda Glickman, RCI vice president of sales, at (516) 569-4000, ext. 250, or email her at rglickman@liherald. com, or call Lori Berger, sales manager for digital and specialty products, at (516) 569-4000, ext. 228, or email her at lberger@liherald.com. “I’m so excited to be launching three new products,” Glickman said. “Living Large is a spectacular broadsheet publication priced so that even the smallest business can afford to advertise. It’s big and beautiful and mailed to your home. Seeing your ad on a large space only enhances its beauty.” “A very special feature of both new publications,” Berger said, “is that they are both being mailed to over 10,000 homes and businesses monthly in all of the communities we are launching these publications. This gives so many residents and community leaders the opportunity to peruse these informative new publications.” Ellen Reynolds, RCI’s classified advertising manager, said she was giving out samples of the new publications in Oceanside this past weekend, and local shop owners were interested. “But it was the customers,” Reynolds said, “who were also fasinated. They seemed truly excited they would get three new publications each month with local ads delivered to their homes through the mail. “One customer couldn’t get over how beautiful Living Large was and didn’t believe me that they would be getting a publication the size of The New York

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Hot off tHe presses at RCI’s Garden City headquarters, clockwise, from left, Living Large is one of the company’s three newest publications — a broadsheet the size of The New York Times that will provide plenty of room for advertising. RHonda Glickman, Rci’s vice president of sales, at home in Lynbrook with LI Prime and Long Island’s Prime Focus, a two-sided publication. ellen Reynolds, Rci’s classified sales manager, showed off the new publications at her home in Freeport. loRi BeRGeR, Rci’s sales manager for digital and specialty products, with the new Living Large publication in her backyard in Wantagh.

Times for free,” Reynolds continued. “They loved the idea that the ads in the papers would be local and wanted to know how they could be guaranteed that they will get them.” Amy Amato, RCI’s executive director of corporate relations and events, said,

“I’m thrilled about the design of the new publications. It offers a cleaner, more modern, fresher look in a bigger format. Our Living Large broadsheet publication is so huge and well designed that it’s impossible not to notice every ad.”

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L.I. Democratic lawmakers seek stimulus talks By ScoTT BrinTon

the HEROES Act. Without more such aid, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has warned, New York would likely have to cut 20 percent of U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and Rep. Tom Suozzi on July state aid for police, schools and hospitals, at a time when 29 called on Republican senators to work with the Democosts are increasing because of the Covid-19 crisis. A 20 heroeS Act: Health and Economic Recovery cratically led House of Representatives to pass another percent cut, local officials have said, would be devastatOmnibus Emergency Solutions Act round of economic stimulus, only two days before a $600 ing, potentially resulting in mass layoffs. additional weekly payment that the unemployed had Suozzi said aid to state and local governments must be heALS Act: Health, Economic Assistance, received in recent months was set to expire. included as part of any additional stimulus package. As The two, along with Matt Cartwright, a Democrat far as Democrats are concerned, he said, it’s a “non-negoLiability Protection and Schools from Erie, Pa., excoriated Senate Majority Leader Mitch tiable” point. McConnell, saying he was stonewalling a deal to infuse Suozzi pushed back against an argument that McConfurther aid into the American economy, at a time when nell has made numerous times: that stimulus money Many people are not returning to work because of Covid-19 cases were surging across the South, West and local shutdowns of the economy, she said, noting a sister unequally benefits so-called “blue states,” or Democraticperhaps now the Midwest. who is out of work in California. “She wants to [work], majority states. He noted that New York annually pays Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, and Suozzi, a but she can’t,” Rice said. tens of billions more in federal taxes than it receives Democrat from Glen Cove, held a virtual back in aid and projects. Meanwhile, McConWithout further stimulus, news conference with Cartwright to help nell’s home state of Kentucky each year Rice warned, “there are going to apply pressure to Republican senators to receives tens of billions more than it sends to be millions of families across negotiate an aid package with Democrats. Washington. this country who cannot pay Coronavirus deaths surpassed 150,000 the Cartwright said the senate majority leadtheir rent.” day before the conference. er appears more “interested in protecting She noted gyms and bowling On May 15, the House passed its $3 trillion corporations” than he does in providing aid alleys remained shut down in HEROES Act, which would extend unemto average Americans. And, in fact, the New York. ployment benefits, including the weekly $600 HEALS Act would give companies, universiWithout additional aid, Cartpayment. Meanwhile, the Senate on July 27 ties and hospitals a five-year liability shield wright said, “we could slide into unveiled its $1 trillion HEALS Act, which against coronavirus-related damages. a great depression.” would reduce the $600 weekly payment to The White House, the three Congress McConnell, Suozzi said, will Kathleen rice Tom Suozzi $200. Now the two chambers must agree on a members said, is bypassing the Senate to only “respond to political presunified bill before it can go to President negotiate directly with House Speaker Nancy sure,” and he added that presTrump for his signature. Pelosi, noting Treasury Secretary Steve sure must come from Republican At press time on Aug. 3, the two sides had entered ten- governors, mayors and town supervisors. Mnunchin’s recent talks with the speaker. tative talks, but did not appear close to reaching an McConnell has said the HEALS Act is a starting point As of press time, the Republican bill contained no agreement. The only measure that the two chambers had new aid to state and local governments — it would only in what will likely be prolonged negotiations. “The agreed on was a $1,200 stimulus check for Americans allow them to use an existing $150 billion funding pool in American people need more help,” McConnell has said. who meet certain income requirements. a more flexible way, giving them the ability to use the “They need it to be comprehensive and carefully taiRice refuted a Republican position that people would money to close their budget gaps, according to The Wash- lored, and that is what the Senate majority has assemrather stay home than work because of the additional ington Post. Meanwhile, Democrats were seeking more bled … Every bill has to start somewhere, and this is the $600 payment, calling the argument “garbage.” than $1 trillion in aid to state and local governments in starting place.”

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American Red Cross needs hurricane volunteers The American Red Cross in Greater New York is seeking up to a thousand volunteers to be part of its inaugural Hurricane Season Reserve Corps, a new, trained group of team members ready to support affected communities in the event of a major disaster in the region. This large number of reserve volunteers is needed because of the added constraints caused by Covid-19 and the projected intensity of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season, which will run through Nov. 30, peaking in August and September. “The coronavirus pandemic will make it challenging to deploy trained disaster volunteers from other parts of the country should an emergency occur. In light of this, the Red Cross is asking you to be ready to help your community,” said Susan Rounds, interim CEO of the American Red Cross in Greater New York. “Train now to be a Red Cross volunteer and answer the call to help if the need arises here in our region.” For more information, go to redcross. org/volunteertoday. Scroll down to find the Shelter and Disaster Health Services roles, which comprise the Hurricane Season Reserve Corps. The greater New York region includes New York City, Long Island, Rockland and Westchester counties, and Greenwich, Conn. Positions are available across New Jersey and New York state as well.

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The AmericAn red Cross in Greater New York needs up to a thousand volunteers to help staff its shelters in the event of a hurricane. There is a special need for volunteers to support sheltering efforts. To help keep people safe during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, the Red Cross has put in place additional precautions and developed special training for its workforce. The Red Cross needs volunteers to help staff shelter reception, registration, feeding, dor-

mitory, information collection and other vital tasks. Associate and supervisory positions are available. All necessary training (minimum three hours) is provided virtually. In the event of a disaster mobilization individual shifts for this role are 12 hours. If you are a nurse, doctor, paramedic,

emergency medical technician or physician’s assistant with a current and unencumbered license, the Red Cross needs your support. Volunteers are needed in shelters to help assess people’s health. Daily observation and health screening for Covid-19-like illness among shelter residents may also be required. Nurses supervise all clinical tasks. Roles are also available for certified nursing assistants, certified home health aides, student nurses and medical students. The Red Cross needs volunteers who can provide care as delegated by a licensed nurse in shelters. This could include assisting with activities of daily living, personal assistance services, providing health education and helping to replace medications, durable medical equipment or consumable medical supplies. All necessary training (minimum five hours) is provided virtually. In the event of a disaster mobilization, individual shifts for these roles are 12 hours. Be sure to review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for people who are at higher risk for severe illness, consult your health care provider and follow local guidance. The Red Cross’s top priority is the health and safety of its employees, volunteers and the people whom it serves, agency officials said.

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LHS class of 2020 celebrates prom Lynbrook High School seniors may have faced many obstacles this year, but they still had a chance to celebrate one of the greatest traditions: their high school prom. Students dressed to the nines on July 28 and enjoyed an evening of taking pictures, dancing, singing and reminiscing with their friends and peers. Some stayed home and celebrated, while others had socially distant gatherings. A group of about 25 students enjoyed a dinner cruise aboard the Sapphire Princess in Freeport. Parents also put together a mini prom after the regular prom had to be canceled due to the coronavirus. After the prom, Friends of Lynbrook hosted a breakfast in Greis Park, which was paid for through yearlong raffle sales for gift certificates, signs and more. Though it was different than usual, the prom was still a night to remember for the class of 2020.

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’ve been in constant communication with chamber members and Mayor Keith Corbett to stay informed about Covid-19. It’s an unprecedented event in our lifetime, so there’s no way to prepare our businesses for something like this. Not every business is affected to the same degree, but ultimately this affects all of us. My fellow chamber leaders and I have worked to help storeowners modify their business structure, and we’ve urged members to offer customers coupons and gift cards. Since our community has a large number of mom-and-pop businesses, one of the challenges is maintaining their operations on a small budget. With that in mind, we’ve been telling our businesses to create a little bit of cushion in their savings. However, I know how difficult that can be for small shops. That’s the only thing we can try to make sure of, but that’s not always easy. The businesses in our chamber have been supporting the community all these years, and now we need a little more support from the community during a time when we’re all feeling anxious. We had to cancel most of our annual events due to the pandemic, but we’re hoping to come back strong with our village-wide events next year. Right now, our main focus is finding ways to support our businesses. There are businesses that are literally starving because they can’t open, but we’re hopeful that we can stick together, keep our chin up and come through on the other side.

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n the field of education, we are called upon to take care of other people’s children. We lose sleep over other people’s children. When the reality of Covid-19 entered all of our lives, we needed to stay true to that calling. The great challenge of this time, which had similar emotional underpinnings to 9/11 and Superstorm Sandy, was to move forward for the good of children, despite the emotional upheaval in our own lives. Every decision a leader makes is guided by the principles of safety and educational excellence. The weight is great. A balance exists between the social-emotional needs of students and their educational needs. This was never clearer than in the spring of 2020. One must acknowledge and support concerns for staff, their families and personal families, while remaining committed to moving learners forward educationally and supporting their social-emotional needs. Lawrence had the good fortune of support from each and every member of the school community. We were technologically in a good spot, having distributed Chromebooks and Wi-Fi hotspots to every six- to 12th-grader in September, and rapidly used the lower grades’ devices as hot spots for new Chromebooks. Our teachers, staff, children and their families rose to the challenge of learning while under great stress. The adverse experience faced by these amazing individuals did not stop the system from carrying on the mission of caring for children. The community is filled with heroes and will continue to always follow our calling, caring for the children.

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Eliminating scrimmages and one round of playoffs are the only changes so far in place for Nassau County football, which moved 2020 season kickoff plans to Saturday, Oct. 3 after the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced a monthlong delay for fall sports on July 16. If no alternative guidance is received from the NYSPHSAA COVID-19 Task Force, fall athletes will begin practicing Monday, Sept. 21, four weeks later than the original date of Aug. 24. For football, 10 practices are mandatory before games can be played. “I’m actually happy for the delay,” said Section VIII football coordinator Matt McLees, who noted keeping the regular season schedule intact was a priority. “I thought the news would have been worse,” he added. “I don’t think we are out of the woods yet though for the fall. But for now, we have hope.” The original opening date for games was Thursday, Sept. 17. Freeport (Conference I), Garden City (II), Plainedge (III) and Seaford (IV) are the defending county champions. All four are seeded No. 1 in their respective conferences for the upcoming season. Freeport, which has captured back-to-back Long Island Class I titles, opens at home against Uniondale. “The fact we’re even talking about having a season is pretty positive, but nobody knows anything for sure,” said Baldwin head coach Steve Carroll, whose 10thseeded Bruins are scheduled to open the Conference I campaign at home against Hicksville. “As a coach, I’d love to see a season happen as long as everyone can be safe doing it,” he added. Oceanside, seeded No. 2 behind Freeport, will host Hempstead in Week 1. East Meadow, back in the top conference after one season in II, travels to Massapequa. “As a state we’ve done a great job getting the Covid numbers down,” Oceanside head coach Rob Blount said. “I’m optimistic we can play in the fall, but I can also see them pushing things to 2021.” Garden City, which has won four straight county crowns, opens at New Hyde Park. MacArthur, the 2019 runners-

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up in Conference II, is seeded second and will visit Elmont in the opener. Other local Week 1 matchups in the conference has No. 3 Carey hosting No. 7 Sewanhaka, fourth-seeded South Side hosting No. 6 Valley Stream Central, No. 5 Mepham at home against No. 12 Kennedy, and No. 11 Calhoun visiting No. 10 Long Beach. “I’m glad the fall season is still a possibility,” said VSC head coach Mike Rubino, who conducts Zoom meetings with his players four days a week. “I’m happy New York State is letting the process play out and didn’t jump to any conclusions.” Plainedge, which nipped Freeport in the 2019 Rutgers Cup voting, kicks off at Division. Seaford opens at home against Cold Spring Harbor in a battle of the past two Conference IV champs. McLees said the regular season would conclude Saturday, Nov. 21, and the number of playoff teams in each of Nassau’s four conferences has been cut in half, from eight to four. The semifinals are scheduled for Nov. 26-28, followed by the county championship games Dec. 5-6. The L.I. title games will not be held.

Eight teams switch conferences

Of the eight programs taking on new conference rivals in 2020, half were part of Conference III a year ago. Runner-up South Side jumps to Conference II, while perennial powers Wantagh and Lawrence, along with North Shore, bounced to Conference IV. New to Conference III are Manhasset and Valley Stream South.

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OcEaNSIdE quarTErBack charLIE McKee, a rising junior, has thrown for more than 5,000 yards and 50 touchdowns over his first two varsity seasons. East Meadow and Herricks are back in familiar stomping grounds in Conference I after competing in Conference II in 2019.

JV remains on Saturday mornings

The majority of Nassau’s junior varsity football games in 2018 kicked off Monday afternoons, but last year the action returned to traditional Saturday morn-

ings at the opposite location of that day’s varsity game. It’ll remain that way for 2020. Should any freshmen, sophomores or juniors not step on the JV field on a particular Saturday morning, they would be eligible to play in the varsity game. “There’s also a mechanism in place where if both schools agree to move the JV game to Monday afternoon, they can do so,” McLees said.

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Lynbrook High School class of 2020 graduate Sara Bahri was recently honored with the Daikin Science Scholarship Award. Awarded by Daikin North America LLC, a worldwide provider of advanced, high-quality air conditioning and heating solutions for residential, commercial and industrial applications, the scholarship goes to select graduating seniors in Nassau County who demonstrate academic excellence in the sciences or mathematics and are interested in pursuing the sciences in their college studies. It includes a $2,000 financial award and ongoing mentoring from Daikin’s team of experienced innovators and engineers. The scholarship was presented virtually on July 22. Bahri was selected for her outstanding academic accomplishments. She achieved an overall grade point average of 101.93, placing her in the top five percent of her graduating class. She plans to attend Georgia Institute of Technology, where she will be majoring in physics. “Daikin places paramount importance on education, and we feel it is our duty to provide support and encouragement to those students who are passionate about the sciences,” said John Fraser-Mifsud, Daikin’s vice president for national accounts and design center strategic development. “We are delighted to present this scholarship to Sara. Her academic achievements, combined with her interest in the sciences, make her an ideal recipient of this scholarship. Everyone at Daikin congratulates her, and we have every expectation that she will continue her success at the college level.” Daikin initiated the Daikin Science Scholarship program on Long Island in 2020 as a vehicle to support

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Nassau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman hosted a Black Equity Roundtable discussion via Zoom on July 21 for which he invited panelists, including Baldwin Civic Association Economic Development Chair Kim Malone, local elected officials and experts, to discuss racial equity gaps on Long Island. The discussion touched on gaps that exist in wealth and are furthered by disparities in income, unemployment, educational attainment and homeownership. The talk was livestreamed via Facebook Live and garnered more than 3,000 views. “We all know that while Long Island has a very special place in history as America’s first suburb, Long Island also has a very troubled history of systemic inequality,” Schnirman said, noting the findings of his office’s 2020 report titled “Black Economic Equity Update.” “In one year alone, Long Island’s econo-

my could have been $24 billion stronger if racial gaps in income did not exist. That is a staggering, staggering number that shows that it is not just the right thing to do to close these gaps, but it is in everybody’s financial interest to do that.” The report highlighted that, if the gaps were closed, Black income on Long Island would grow by $4.5 billion. “Not only would this close the income gap, but the increased economic benefit would mitigate the tax burden for county residents overall,” Schirnman said. “A rising tide lifts all boats, right?” Malone and other panelists said they have experienced or witnessed some of the gaps discussed in the report firsthand. She also said she hoped the report would lead to lasting change. “I think that what meant the most to me is the fact that it’s now coming from a government official who is presenting the information in a formal way, in a way that is difficult to refute,” she said. “In a way that’s difficult for someone to say that

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these inequities are based upon any kind of inherent deficiencies in any one particular group, but rather that they date back to a cumulative effect of a number of factors that we have been able to see in that report.” According to the Federal Reserve Bank, Schnirman’s report reads, the median household net worth of a white family is nearly 10 times the net worth of a Black family. In Nassau County, Black residents are more likely to experience unemployment and be underpaid. They are less likely to own a home, attain a bachelor’s degree and take part in Nassau’s procurement process, through which the county purchases goods and services from outside vendors. The racial economic gap, it reads, is a threat to the county’s long-term financial success because demographic trends suggest Long Island will become a majorityminority area within the next 15 years. From the perspective of the Baldwin Civic Association, Malone said, members would have to look at the key points of the report and think about ways to bring people together within the Baldwin community and then get together with legislators and other individuals to address each point. “We have a very active PTA in Baldwin and a very active school board that we can engage on the educational issues,” she continued. “ . . . When it comes to education, it’s not just the things that you see here. It’s the fact that, for example, if our school district is changing, representation matters, and we need to see people in our school districts that look like the students, and that will help with some of the things that we’re talking about here.” Malone also recommended having con-

versations about the police force and the recent protests, although the suggestion was not explicitly discussed in the report. “It’s something that we need to talk about as well because it’s all intersecting.” She also touched on the economic development aspect, adding that individuals should address entrepreneurship issues to figure out how to reduce that gap. “I want to see us specifically engage some of the organizations that already exist,” she said. “We don’t have to start from ground zero. We need to listen to what people have already said, and we need to put some things in action. I can commit from my perspective, my role in particular in the Baldwin Civic Association, to start doing that in my hometown.” “These conversations are so important,” said County Legislator Debra Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport who represents Baldwin. “We’re living in such an exciting time right now, where we’re seeing that we’re on the cusp of hopefully seeing real change. . . . As a legislator, we certainly have a big role in helping to reduce the gaps that we see.” “If we’re going to say, as a region, that Black Lives Matter,” Schirnman said, “then we need to put those values into action.” “The numbers show that it’s not just the right thing to do, but it’s the way to make all of us more prosperous,” he explained. “If we close that gap, that’s $24 billion more for our local economy, and that means that everybody else pays less taxes. So the way we look at it is that if we can’t convince people to do the right thing for the right reasons, let’s at least convince them to do the right thing for their own selfish reasons.”

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dilemma of reality versus regulation. The architect onte eeper will never get your plans approved if he or she can’t show the height at the code-compliant level while also trying to find the solution to making sure you have a workable attic height for all the boiler and cooling equipment. The contactor could care less about the code if it can be avoided and wants to make the job simpler, easier, faster and more profitable by building over existing ceiling joists, which are generally too weak for people to furnish over or walk around on. Since the whole system is set up to never punish builders for defying the rules, and actually enables and encourages them to do so, you’ll go down a much longer, more frustrating road to complete your project. The real problem is that you’re in a community that has a one-size-fits-all set of zoning requirements that has not been adjusted to real-world conditions. While many municipalities have recognized that living space is much more expensive than it was two generations ago, when the rules were adopted, your town prefers to keep things the way they are and forces homeowners to spend more money and take many more months of added time to appeal to a zoning board over this simple and practical problem of 10 inches more height. Adding to the conflict, contactors often bypass the whole issue and ignore the plans, setting off a downward spiral when the stairs have to be longer and don’t fit, so rooms get moved back, the structure load paths change, floors sag, the house is higher, but the contractor doesn’t realize or possibly care that he or she has left you with a stunning problem that everyone else involved tries to solve. In the end, the contractor succeeds, the municipality gets more of the money you hoped would be spent on your project, your architect is thrown under the bus for trying to balance the permit process versus construction, and many people say, “If I’d known it would be this difficult, I would just as soon have moved to a place where the taxes are lower and there’s more freedom to do what I want.” If you find that place, let me know.

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he June New York state primary produced many shocking results. A number of entrenched incumbents were ousted, and a handful of progressive candidates managed to beat party-endorsed candidates. But stories calling the election results a major shift to the left by the Democratic Party are just plain false. The coronavirus pandemic has caused great turmoil in our daily lives. It also had a dramatic impact on the primary. On April 20, Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order requirJeRRY ing the state kReMeR Board of Elections to send absentee ballot applications to all registered voters. That was a gift to every challenger. In a normal election year, citizens tend to be indifferent about the voting process. Most people won’t take the extra time to get an absentee ballot, even though they’re readily available on the internet. But thanks to the governor, every registered voter got an application to vote absentee, which resulted in millions of ballots, some of which are still

being counted. For many years, incumbent elected leaders would ask their loyal supporters to fill out absentee ballots, while their opponents generally ignored this process. This time, with voters confined to their homes, the challengers mounted strong telephone campaigns, urging potential voters to send in their ballot requests. Many incumbents, distracted by their official duties or maybe just a little cocky, didn’t match the aggressiveness of their challengers. Another factor in the defeat of some current Democratic office holders was their opponents’ use of social media. Potential voters were housebound, spending a lot of time on their computers, and they were easier to reach by smart challengers. Many of the incumbents haven’t mastered this strategy, and were caught off guard by their challengers’ aggressive campaigning. Geography had a lot to do with some of the upsets. Districts that had been safe for incumbents have been changing rapidly. There has been a lot of movement into communities with available hous-

ing, and overconfident politicians ignored those population shifts. One losing incumbent recently lamented, “I didn’t realize how much my district has changed.” Party leaders won’t admit that they are losing their influence, but neither political party has the clout that it had in the past. Once upon a time when the party endorsed a candidate, he or she was a sure winner. But in some of the districts where there were serious contests, the party leaders couldn’t deliver the votes. One result that has received a lot of media attention was the defeat of U.S. Rep. Elliot Engel, the current chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Engel held the 16th Congressional District seat for over 30 years, and obviously became overconfident, thanks to a history of weak opponents. During the height of the coronavirus crises, as he had over the years, Engel spent much of his time in Washington, and with a tough challenger, voters punished him for his absence. One race in which a progressive newcomer triumphed is a good example of what happens when there are too many

istracted by their official duties or perhaps just a little cocky, many incumbents didn’t match the aggressiveness of their challengers.

candidates running. In the 17th C.D., which covers a portion of Westchester and Rockland counties, the winner, Mondaire Jones, got 47 percent of the vote. Some seven other candidates got a total of 51 percent. Did the progressives dominate the primary day roster of winners? The answer is no. Twenty incumbents won their contests by wide margins. On Long Island, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi won 56 percent of the vote, compared with challenger Melanie D’Arrigo’s 32 percent. Incumbents who took their challengers seriously managed to hold on and win. This year’s primary holds many lessons for candidates. If you’re an incumbent, the moral of the story is that you’d better spend more time in your district and learn to master the challenges of the internet to survive. Like it or not, you’re an endangered species. As for challengers, hopefully there won’t soon be another coronavirus that will interfere with the electoral process, and you won’t get the same breaks. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Double mitzvahs in a one-horse mountain town

f there is any topic guaranteed to irritate readers more than politics, it’s religion, but here goes a true story. In the innocent days before the plague of Covid-19, my daughter and son-in-law moved to a rural mountain town in the high Sierra of the American West. Let’s call it One Horse. There they settled into a life at one with nature, hiking the high trails, kayaking the rivers and camping in the Randi hills. kReiss Both of them are Jewish by birth, and embrace the practices and traditions that are meaningful for them. I have been at their home during Rosh Hashana, for example, and, after hunting down a brisket and other holiday goodies, we enjoyed a meal with the couple of other Jewish people who live within 20 or 30 miles. When the grandkids approached age 13, they said they wanted to pursue the education necessary to become bar and bat mitzvah, and officially be welcomed as adults in the Jewish community.

They did it their way, even if it wasn’t entirely kosher. A family friend, Rabbi Eddie, who went to Lawrence High School with me, suggested a b’nai mitzvah, conducting one service for both kids, even though my granddaughter would be a little younger than the traditional 13, and my grandson would be a little older. It seemed practical. In the beginning, my daughter drove the kids to a synagogue an hour and a half away for their lessons, but that quickly became a nightmare of snowstorms and exhaustion. Rabbi Eddie suggested going virtual. So my daughter contacted Rabbi Anna, who married her and her husband 18 years ago in another mountain town in Vermont. Honestly, it was meant to be. Rabbi Anna, a sunbeam of a woman, took on the education of the grandkids and met with them online over the past year, teaching, singing, listening and imparting to them the ethics and values associated with living an honorable life. She taught them the connection between being a good Jew and being a good human being in the world. The kids learned the Hebrew prayers, studied

their Torah portions, and wrote their own speeches about what this rite of passage means to them. My mitzvah project with my grandson was to read and discuss “All American Boys,” by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. My granddaughter and I read “The Diary of Anne Frank.” In Plan A, the family was going to travel to One Horse in July to participate in the mitzvahs; even Rabbi Anna was ready to fly out for the celebration. The ceremony would take place down by the river, followed by a party on the banks, catered by local food trucks. Then the pandemic upset the plans, grounded all travelers and forced us into a Zoom version of the One Horse b’nai mitzvah. The grandkids were outstanding. They wore prayer shawls once worn by their grandfather and great-grandfather. Their accomplishment was impressive, considering just a year of study. I recited a prayer for peace. My husband said a blessing. The kids chanted in Hebrew, and for me, their young voices echoed other voices from ages ago. My granddaughter said in her speech that she had grown in many ways over

he kids chanted in Hebrew, and their young voices echoed others from ages ago.

this year, including physically, one and a half inches. My grandson said he hoped the Jewish presence in his town would lead to increased diversity and the welcoming of others. He said he was happy to share the occasion with his sister, noting that it is only since 1922 that women have been welcomed to become bat mitzvah in some Jewish communities. Sixty people Zoomed in, many curious friends who had no idea what to expect. The atmosphere was serious and respectful. The rest of us were family from around the country. Some raised their own silver prayer cups; some showed off gorgeous challahs they had baked. We watched the service, trying to read everyone’s expression, yearning for real contact, yet gratified that this technology allowed us to participate at all. The day seemed iconic of our moment in this time. We are all stressed by distance from those we love and too much isolation. But the losses are mitigated by the willingness of people to find creative compromise. Our grandkids were the first children to become bar and bat mitzvah in One Horse. An interesting, odd and, to us, magnificent distinction. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Mr. Trump, suburbia needs solutions, not tweets

resident Trump claimed last week that he is protecting suburbanites from low-income housing projects, tweeting on July 29: I am happy to inform all of the people living their Suburban Lifestyle Dream that you will no longer be bothered or financially hurt by having low income housing built in your neighborhood . . .” Clearly, Trump is out of touch with suburban America. In Nassau County, no new low-income housing has been built for decades. The Freeport Housing Authority recently rebuilt its Moxie Rigby apartment complex, previously a drab, red-brick structure surrounded by black chain-link fencing and set next to a heavily trafficked intersection. Now it’s a state-of-the-art building that is bright, clean and inviting. Contrary to depressing local home values, this new structure, constructed through a public-private partnership, will only improve them. Moxie Rigby aside, we haven’t seen any new public housing built here in recent years, largely because of the prohibitive costs, particularly the high land values. Instead, the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development issues Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, which, in theory, allow low-income residents, seniors and the disabled to rent the homes they want. Two problems: One, there are relatively few rental units in Nassau compared with New York City and Westchester. Two, the rents are often exorbitantly expensive, far in excess of what the federal voucher program provides for. Section 8 voucher recipients thus tend to concentrate in Nassau’s

letters In defense of Kreiss and Kremer To the Editor: Both Randi Kreiss and Jerry Kremer were criticized in recent letters to the editor for neglecting to criticize Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his decision to return Covid-19 patients to nursing homes while criticizing how President Trump has handled this crisis. The differences in how these two men have handled their responsibilities is important in understanding and appreciating why the resulting narratives might be different. This pandemic took everyone by surprise, although, presumably, the president had knowledge (or at least the means to have had knowledge) earlier than the rest of us. As it became clear what was happening, Cuomo acted, and communicated with New Yorkers through daily briefings. He spoke with truth about the virus, emphasizing facts over opinion, and was honest

poorest neighborhoods — often communities of color — straining local schools that struggle to keep up with services for many of the students in greatest need, perpetuating the cycle of poverty. Instead of seeking a solution, Trump is actively working to keep low-income residents — often people of color — out of the suburbs. What we need, however, is national leadership. Because of systemic racism, Black people were denied equal opportunities for safe and affordable public housing from the 1930s through the ’70s, especially in the suburbs, where the schools were better and the neighborhoods were safer. At the same time, Black people were often barred from buying homes in suburban neighborhoods, as was the case at first in Levittown after World War II. They were largely confined to inner cities or rural regions, without the most basic services, leaving them to fend for themselves. Instead of working to lift up all Americans, in particular those of color who have traditionally been marginalized, Trump is perpetuating a racist system whose roots date back to the Jim Crow Era, which lasted from the 1870s through the mid-1960s, when in many parts of the U.S. whites and Blacks remained separate, in unequal facilities. Trump also forgets — or denies — that the suburbs are no longer lily-white. They are rapidly becoming multi-racial, multiethnic and multi-cultural. Immigrants, often people of color, are increasingly moving to the suburbs. In fact, without those immigrants, the suburbs could be in deep trouble. In 2016, the Heralds undertook a year-

long investigative series titled “The Changing Face of Long Island.” Here’s what we wrote in our concluding editorial: “According to a 2015 report by the Fiscal Policy Institute, ‘New Americans on Long Island,’ immigrants now comprise 18 percent of the population and 23 percent of the workforce, accounting for 20 percent of the Island’s total economic output. “In total, there are some 526,000 foreignborn Long Islanders out of roughly 2.8 million people living in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Latin Americans make up the largest portion of the Island’s immigrant population, at 41 percent, but people come from throughout the world, including Africa, the Middle East and Asia. “There is much talk about how Long Islanders are leaving for elsewhere because of the high cost of living. The Island, however, actually saw a net gain in population because of immigration. Suffolk’s population remained largely unchanged between 2000 and 2012, while Nassau’s increased by roughly 78,500 people, according to census data.” Without the recent arrival of immigrants on Long Island, we could see steep drop-offs in locally owned businesses and the housing market. Trump should celebrate the new suburbia, not attempt to reignite tired old wars of words intended to divide people along racial and socioeconomic lines. Like it or not, Mr. President, the suburbs are not — thank goodness — what they used to be. He must recognize the new realities of the suburbs and offer sound solutions to ensure that all people, regardless of their backgrounds, are able to live out their “Suburban Lifestyle Dream.”

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o single moment in medicine produces more anxiety for patients than surgery. As doctors, we work tirelessly to establish the invaluable trust needed so that patients feel comfortable undergoing what often sound like scary procedures. The anxiety levels increase exponentially when patients are confronted with the dual concerns of cancer and Covid-19. It’s true that when the pandemic arrived in New York a few months ago, public health officials made the careful decision to cancel elective surgeries JeFFreY across the region, DreBiN including some cancer procedures. At a time when our region was preparing for a surge in Covid-19 cases and didn’t have enough testing to determine the spread of the virus, it was important to take steps to preserve our ability to care for those critical cases and limit the number of people walking into hospitals. A recent analysis of data from hospitals across the country showed that preventive cancer screenings have dropped between 86 and 94 percent due to the pan-

demic. But now it’s critical that patients feel confident to resume the care they need. We still have a lot to learn about Covid19 and how it will impact our country. But one thing we already know is how to safely provide surgery to patients who need it. And nowhere is that need greater than among patients battling cancer — which waits for no crisis or pandemic — because, for the vast majority of people who have the disease, it is a greater threat to their lives than the virus. At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where I work, we did not make the decision to postpone cancer surgeries lightly. Our surgeons assessed which patients needed surgery right away, who could postpone it without negatively impacting their wellbeing, and whether other treatments like chemotherapy or radiation might give equivalent results. Some cancer surgeries can be postponed safely for up to a few months, but studies suggest that it’s not safe to wait longer than that, because a cancer that’s curable might progress and become incurable. At MSK we never stopped performing essential surgeries, though we did postpone some cases for which it was safe to do so.

As Covid-19 hospitalizations continue to fall across the region, all types of lifesaving cancer surgeries have been occurring for several months, and patients who had to abruptly postpone their surgeries are getting the care they need. At many hospitals around the metropolitan area, all patients are tested for Covid-19 before a hospitalization or a surgery. At my hospital, any patient who needs to be hospitalized overnight is tested every 72 hours, regardless of their initial Covid-19 status, for any changes in their results. And in the event that patients are infected, surgeons — bolstered by infectious-disease experts — are well equipped to minimize patients’ risks and are prepared to manage problems that may be virus-related. Evidence from our own institution suggests that the majority of patients who develop the virus within 30 days of a major surgical procedure do well and can usually recover as outpatients. The test detects the virus in people who are ill as well as those who are infected but do not have symptoms. Hospitals like mine are doing this extensive testing to help us avoid the risk of operating on someone who feels well but may

t’s critical that patients who have waited feel confident to resume the care they need.

Letters about what we would have to do to withstand the threat posed by the virus. The president, on the other hand and at the same time, dismissed it as a hoax or as a bad flu that would simply suddenly disappear. From March through June, Cuomo continued to plan and put procedures into place based on the available scientific and medical information and guidance. Mistakes were made, admitted to and corrected. During the same time period, Trump championed untested treatments contrary to medical and scientific advice. He also declined any responsibility for ensuring adequate numbers of supplies and equipment, leaving states to fend for themselves (and creating situations in which states were competing against one another for needed supplies). We now know this early resolve against a plan for federal intervention and testing was based on the political determination that the virus was most prevalent in “blue” states. The president and his supporters want to credit him for closing travel from China. Even that action, as necessary as it was, was too little, too late. For months he shunned the advice of medical experts on the benefits of face coverings, and even as the virus began to spread to “red” states, he provided venues for spread by holding large rallies. Now, with more than 150,000 deaths, he does not acknowledge his inaction, misinformation and absent leadership. Because he sidestepped his initial responsibility

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No need to fear cancer surgery, despite the pandemic

then develop Covid-19-related symptoms after surgery. Surgeries for patients with the virus are done in a separate operating room, and we have isolation procedures in place so that they are never in contact of prog beat pa with non-Covid patients. To protect against the virus, hospitals ries ca shift to know we have to test more than just patients. We’re also tracking the health are jus of our staff before they come to work, and test them as needed. For those who interact directly with patients, we perform weekly testing, and only those who test negative are allowed to report to work. Following state regulations, many hospitals are limiting visitors, but they’re using technology to keep patients connected with their loved ones. At MSK, we’re providing tablets and smartphones to people who don’t have devices to help facilitate those virtual connections while they’re receiving care. In many ways, a hospital is one of the to all r cleanest, safest places a vulnerable patient can be right now. I urge any New every c In a Yorker who may be afraid to get the care tend to you need to call your doctor. Your life proces could depend on it. time to Dr. Jeffrey Drebin is chair of the Depart- though ment of Surgery at Memorial Sloan Ket- intern every r tering Cancer Center, and specializes in treating cancers of the pancreas and liver. to vote lions o

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D’Amato was right about our greatest leaders To the Editor: Al D’Amato and I rarely see eye to eye on political issues, but I thought his July 16-22 column, “Let’s learn from America’s past, not destroy it,” was spot on. I am stunned that people are just discovering that most of our founding fathers were slave owners, and that later leaders held racist views that were prevalent in their time. First, you can only honestly evaluate people in the context of the times in which they lived. Further, you should only evaluate our presidents and leaders on the balance of their service to the nation. As D’Amato pointed out, Franklin Roosevelt interned the Japanese and failed to oppose segregation — but he also led the nation through the Depression and World War II. On balance, he thus was one of the handful of our nation’s most consequential presidents. Thanks to Al for a well-argued column. DORIS MEADOWS Glen Cove

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