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Chief under fire for ‘mask Kaiser’ email wrote in the email, which was acquired by the Herald. “I have great people that work for me.” Lynbrook Police Department On Saturday, Paladino sent Chief Brian Paladino recently the Herald a statement, saying caused a stir when he responded his response stemmed from emoby email to a complaint that offi- tions running high amid a chalcers were not wearing face cov- lenging, unprecedented year. erings, writing that he would not “Our village and Police be a “mask Kaiser.” Department follow On Sept. 28, Palall CDC and New adino responded to York state guidJim Burns, of Long ance on Covid-19,” Beach, who said he he wrote. “Fronthad observed a line workers, inpatrol officer withcluding police offiout a face covering cers, have experispeaking with sevenced some of the eral unmasked most challenging teenagers in an outtimes this year. In door dining area on a recent email, I Atlantic Avenue. provided an emoPaladino wrote tional response that 20 percent of that was out of Lynbrook officers character with had previously testh ow I r u n m y e d p o s i t ive f o r BRiaN PaladiNO department. The Covid-19 and 40 per- LPD chief safety of our citicent had tested poszens and of our itive for antibodies, officers has always while they were “strictly follow- been my number one priority, ing the guidelines set forth by” which includes reminding them the Centers for Disease Control to wear masks when appropriand Prevention. ate.” “I pick my battles with my Reached by phone Friday, employees and being a mask Kai- Mayor Alan Beach said there ser with them is not one I think is worth waging at this time,” he Continued on page 9

By MikE SMOlliNS msmollins@liherald.com

Nicole Alcindor/ Herald

laST SaTuRday, ClaRk Street in East Rockaway was renamed Captain Robert Pryer Place at a ceremony honoring Pryer, an East Rockaway firefighter who died in the line of duty in 1970.

Street named for E.R. firefighter Robert Pryer died in line of duty 50 years ago By NiCOlE alCiNdOR nalcindor@liherald.com

Many East Rockaway firefighters say they experience a wave of emotions when reflecting on Oct. 11, 1970. On that day 50 years ago, firefighter Robert Pryer died when he fell off a Company N o. 2 f i re t r u ck wh i l e responding to an early-morning car fire. He was 26. Pryer is the only East Rockaway firefighter to die in the line of duty.

To honor his life and commemorate his death, Pryer’s family and friends, dozens of East Rockaway firefighters and elected officials gathered on Clark Street last Saturday — the 50th anniversary of his death — to rename the street Captain Robert Pryer Place. “My brother was very generous,” recalled Timothy Pryer, who has been a Hempstead firefighter for 12 years and is one of Pryer’s 12 siblings. “He never hesitated to help anybody, and I followed

in his footsteps by becoming a firefighter. I was 10 when my brother passed away, and I can still hear his laugh today.” When Pryer died, future Fire Chief Bobby Klose was also 10. Klose, whose father was the ERFD chief at the time, knew Pryer through his father. “Robert Pryer was a hardworking firefighter, and he was a role model to me,” said Klose, a 42-year ERFD memContinued on page 4

n a recent email, I provided an emotional response that was out of character with how I run my department.

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OBITUARY

Arthur Henry Heintze, 89

Courtesy Steve Grogan

Junior firefighters, large donation Members of the Lynbrook Junior Fire Department recently hosted a food drive to help fill the food pantry at Our Lady of Peace Church. They were able to obtain carloads of food, which will be available for families in the Lynbrook area who are in need. Some of the juniors arrived at Lynbrook Fire Headquarters with more food and were greeted by First Assistant Chief John Donald, third from left, Second Assistant Chief Chris Kelly, second from left, and Third Assistant Chief Danny Ambrosio, far left.

Lynbrook resident Arthur Henry Hein- the pelts to Sears and Roebuck for $5 tze died on Sept. 30 at the Water’s Edge apiece. He captured and trained SharpCenter for Health & Rehabilitation in Mid- shinned Hawks. Through this, he develdletown, Conn. He was 89. oped a love and respect for nature and the Born in Valley Falls, wild outdoors. He N.Y., to the late Heinlooked after the stray rich and Emma (Kind) cats that wandered into Heintze, he lived in his yard, building elabNassau County his orate shelters for them. entire life. Heintze was He was a man before a longtime resident of his time: once riding Valley Stream, and his bicycle from Harrilater Lynbrook, where son, N.Y. to Rutland, he spent his time lookVt., and then back, just ing after his mother, to visit a friend. He will gardening, repurposing be dearly missed by his and building things. loved ones. Heintze served in Heintze never marthe United States Air ried. He is survived by Force from December several nephews and 1948 to September 1952, nieces, and grandnephear ning a United ews and grandnieces. Arthur henry heintze Nations Service Medal, He also leaves behind Korean Service Medal many friends whom he with 1 Battle Star,and an Honorable Dis- met with regularly at the Lynbrook charge. As an Airman First Class, Heintze McDonald’s, and many wonderful, caring was an aircraft mechanic keeping the B-29 neighbors from his Earle Street neighborSuperfortress bombers flying on their haz- hood. ardous missions. A graveside service was held on Oct. 13 In civilian life, Heintze had a long, at Greenwood Union Cemetery, 215 North proud career at Pan Am, working to keep St., Rye, NY. There will be no calling hours. their aircraft in service, finally retiring in To leave an online message of condolence 1991. In his youth, Heintze was an avid for his family, please visit www.carmonfutrapper of Long Island muskrats, selling neralhome.com.

elecTion 2020

By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com

In the Fourth Congressional District, incumbent Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, faces Douglas Tuman, a Republican from West Hempstead. The Fourth Congressional District includes Elmont, Baldwin, Bellmore, East Rockaway, East Meadow, the Five Towns, Lynbrook, Floral Park, Franklin Square, Garden City, Hempstead, Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Malverne, Freeport, Merrick, Mineola, Carle Place, New Hyde Park, Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Roosevelt, Uniondale, Wantagh, West Hempstead, Westbury and parts of Valley Stream. Before Election Day on Nov. 3, the Herald asked the candidates questions about important issues facing the district.

Party: Democrat

Party: Republican

Herald: With the coronavirus pandemic

Age: 55

Age: 39

Hometown: Garden City

Hometown: West Hempstead

having a negative impact on local businesses, what could you do as a member of Congress to help ensure that businesses get what they need to survive?

Rice: The coronavirus pandemic has creat-

ed an unprecedented public health and economic crisis that we need to confront simultaneously. Nassau County has been one of the hardest-hit areas in the country and the current uptick in cases as we enter the cold weather seasons is troubling. We need to focus on creating new jobs to replace those that were lost, we need to help our small and mid-sized businesses get back on their feet, and we need to provide continued financial relief to the families who have been most affected by this pandemic. I held weekly conference calls with small businesses in my district with the Small Business Administration and local experts to help navigate the Paycheck Protection Program and other programs available. We also need to think urgently about how we can help our vast healthcare, education and transportation systems adapt to this new normal and ensure that they are prepared for future surges. Long Island is in the process of re-opening, and that’s a good thing. But we need to make sure that our local municipalities, who provide critical services to our constituents, have the tools they need to operate safely and successfully in the weeks and months to come. All of this will require robust federal investment and I’m committed to helping our district secure the resources it needs to recover from this crisis and build back stronger. I am committed to getting a bipartisan relief bill through Congress that can be signed by President Trump. Our front-line workers and small businesses deserve so much better than the typical Washington gridlock.

Tuman: First and foremost, I would work across the aisle to immediately deliver financial relief to small businesses, families and citizens in the form of standalone stimulus payments. That would mean one bill that directly delivers support funding to small businesses and $1,200 stimulus

Kathleen Rice Incumbent

Professional experience: Prosecutor, district attorney, member of Congress education: Touro Law Center (1991), The Catholic University of America (1987) Political experience: Former district attorney of Nassau County checks to each eligible citizen, no strings or unrelated political objectives attached. Right now in Washington, self-interested politicians and partisan politics have produced gridlock because both parties are trying to stuff unrelated policy measures into their bills. It is not time to play politics. We need relief now. My dual approach of providing funding to businesses and citizens will allow businesses to cover expenses to stay afloat, while improving our economy, which will in turn increase patronage at these small businesses. As businesses reopen, our government should provide personal protective equipment to promote safety and expedite economic recovery. As Congressman, I will introduce a bill that allows small businesses to deduct expenses incurred from the purchase of PPE supplies. We must also create a business-friendly environment to promote small business recovery, start-up, and consumerism in the coming years. To this end, I have developed a six-part tax reform plan that permanently extends pro-small business tax deductions, allows tax deferrals for start-up small businesses, eliminates the SALT cap, eliminates the marriage penalty, increases the child tax credit and increases allowable expense deductions for teachers. These tax reform measures will promote small business growth and consumerism, while making Long Island more affordable.

Herald: What do you think can be done to help assist in resolving the issues we have with race in this country on a local level?

Douglas Tuman Challenger

Professional experience: Commissioner of engineering for the Town of Hempstead (professional engineer and patent attorney) education: Stevens Institute of Technology and Hofstra University Maurice Deane School of Law Political experience: None Rice: When it comes to pursuing social

and racial justice, we need to first look at criminal justice and policing reform. There is no question that we need to reform police practices in this country to ensure that everyone feels protected and served. I was proud to support the George Floyd Justice in Police Act, which would enact several immediate and life-saving measures to reform police practices in this country. But more broadly, if we want to create social and racial equity, then we need to address systemic inequities that still exist in education, housing, health care and employment. Many of these inequities have been laid bare during the pandemic. Black and Brown communities were hit hardest by the health and economic effects of this crisis, as well as the digital divide that has made remote learning difficult for many communities of color. I’m committed to fighting for these issues in Congress.

Tuman: I believe priority number one is

putting politics aside and electing leaders that actually listen to and act on behalf of our communities of color. In office for six years, our Congresswoman has continuously neglected communities like Hempstead, Roosevelt and Uniondale, and missed two times more votes than the average Congressperson in D.C. She has literally left our communities of color voiceless and voteless. From Hempstead to Freeport, I have visited every town in our district to hear about the issues that our communities of color care about: making Long

Island more affordable, ensuring safety and protection in our communities, recovering from Covid and improving our schools and local infrastructure. To our communities of color: I have heard you, and I will work for you. My goal is to ensure that the solutions we deliver and opportunities we create are equally available to all residents in our district. To provide safety and protection for all, we must work to support and improve relationships between our police and communities of color through joint community-law enforcement events and training. To improve schools and local infrastructure, we must redirect our federal funding to our own local schools, roads and public transportation.

Herald: Much like businesses, schools need help amid the pandemic. How can the federal government help?

Rice: The health and safety of our chil-

dren must be our number one priority. This is not an issue where we can cut corners, shortchange funding or let politics dictate our course of action. Municipalities and school districts are financially strapped, and the federal government must provide further assistance so schools can continue to open and operate safely. Unfortunately, providing aid to state and local governments, which would include funding for local school districts, has been a major point of contention in Covid relief negotiations thus far. We can look carefully at the final amount, but there is no question that further relief is needed. I hear it from superintendents and other local officials in Nassau County every single day. We must be willing to compromise on the next bill, but I won’t ever compromise on the safety of our children. I will keep fighting in Congress until our local communities and schools have the resources they need.

Tuman: The federal government’s role in

education should be one of support, not control. Our federal government should provide grants to schools that lack the funding to acquire advanced learning technology, like iPads and laptops. At the same time, I unequivocally believe that parents, teachers and local administrators should make all decisions regarding school reopenings, school curriculums, afterschool programs, sports and related matters. Our parents, teachers and local communities know what is best for our children, not partisan politicians down in Washington, D.C. The federal government also has another indirect, yet hugely important, role in keeping our schools funded and successful. Our schools are predominantly funded by state and local taxes, namely property taxes, paid by residents and businesses in our school districts. It is vital that our federal government acts immediately in delivering relief to residents and businesses to keep them open. As Congressman, I would introduce a standalone bill to immediately deliver that relief.

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Tuman challenges Rice in 4th C.D.

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to honor robert Pryer’s life, his family and friends and dozens of East Rockaway firefighters gathered on Clark Street for a dedication ceremony.

Photos by Nicole Alcindor/ Herald

Community names street for E.R. firefighter Continued fromf ront page

the person and dedicated firefighter that Pryer was. ERFD Chaplain Mary Fahey said Pryer’s story is still passed on to incoming firefighters, and said she believed his memory will “always shine on.” Hempstead Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito said Pryer “left his home to protect the Village of East Rockaway, and in that, he made the ultimate sacrifice. Renaming this street is about the future, and we thank him for making that ultimate sacrifice.”

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ber. “Today we honor Pryer, and we want to show his family that we never forget.” Pryer’s sister Ruth Fallon said she was in shock when she got the phone call in which she learned that her brother had died. “It was a phone call no one ever thought we would get,” she said. “Not a day goes by without remembering him. We will never forget.” East Rockaway community and ERFD leaders spoke at the ceremony, recalling

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pryer died in the line of duty on Oct. 11, 1970, when he fell off the back of a Company No. 2 fire truck while responding to a car fire.

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Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

Covid-19 protocols to be implemented at new venue when it opens to the public season, and will house a 17,000-seat arena for the Islanders hockey team, as well as 20,000 seats for concerts. There will also be New York Islanders and state officials 56 suites, private clubs and 2,000 premium gathered at the future home of the UBS seats. Arena last Friday morning to watch as Musical artists, many of whom postconstruction crews placed the highest poned their 2020 tours, will also benefit beam atop the 885-square-foot facility. from a two-way ramp that will accommo“Today is a very, very special day,” date eight trucks, one of which will be able Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling to drive right onto the arena floor, for artsaid at the topping-off ceremony. The ists to easily unload their equipment. They health system — the largest in New York will also be able to stay in a four-season State — has partnered with the Islanders presidential suite, complete with their own and lead developer Oak View greenrooms and offices that Group to provide more comwill be only 15 steps from the munity-based wellness prostadium. grams and ensure people’s “They went out of their safety and well-being while way to make sure we didn’t inside the future live entercut any corners,” Leiweke tainment and sports venue. said of designer Populous at a “This is about hope,” he webinar about the future of said. “This is about the live sports and entertainment future.” on Oct. 8, adding that UBS’ Construction on the nearly bathrooms “are nicer than $2 billion project was delayed most arenas.” Tim leiweke by two months when Gov. Oak View Group officials Andrew Cuomo announced have also spent months lookhis “New York on Pause” order in March, ing into different sanitation technologies but now, Oak View Group CEO Tim Lei- to implement at the new UBS Arena, and weke said, the project is back on track to assembled a task force to discuss health open next fall. He and Islanders co-owner and safety. They will also create new stanJon Ledecky attributed that success to the dards for health and safety at arenas that hard work of the project’s 10,000 union an independent agency would rate them workers. on. “It’s because of each of you that we are “Our job is to ultimately deal with the able to reach this important milestone,” virus,” Leiweke said, noting that he had Ledecky told the workers on-site at the cer- met with Dowling early on in the planning emony, with Leiweke adding that he “can- stage to discuss how they could safely open not believe what a phenomenal job you’ve an arena during a pandemic, and Dowling done.” informed him about the need for air-filtraOfficials broke ground on the site last tion systems. September, and they expect the roof to be The arena will now feature four mastwo-thirds complete by the holiday season. sive air-pumping stations and technology From there, Leiweke said, crews could that disinfects the air. It will also use ultrastart working on the electricity and plumb- violet lights to help disinfect surfaces and ing, and putting up drywall. will feature outdoor spaces, and the grabCrews have already begun installing and-go technology that Amazon uses at its the beams and stanchions for the stadium Amazon Go stores. Oak View Group was seats, and watched as the highest beam, able to get that technology at its UBS signed by officials and union workers, was Arena due to its naming rights agreement put in place on Oct. 9. with Amazon for the Seattle Kraken’s new The facility is expected to open in time stadium. for the National Hockey League’s 2021-22 “We’re working with the gold stan-

Crews plaCed The highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

By Melissa Koenig mkoenig@liherald.com

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dard,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said. “We have to make sure a fan feels 1,000 percent safe when they enter the building.” But the Oak View Group, the Islanders and Northwell Health are also making sure people in the community stay safe. They announced on Oct. 6 that, as part of the partnership, Northwell and the Islanders will create community programs focused on health, nutrition and physical activity. The partnership will also help Northwell expand its outreach efforts, Dowling said, and learn more about the community’s needs. “It will be continuous learning,” Dowling said, with Leiweke adding that officials from the different organizations will learn more about the community’s needs before the first puck drops at the arena in 14 months. A retail village included in the plans for the redevelopment project, however, may open a year later due to coronavirus delays, and the south platform of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road station at the site will open around Nov. 1 of next year with the north platform — serving westbound trains — finished a year later. The station will include 5,500 parking spaces, with 150 reserved for commuter park-

ing. “We will be fine, and we will get through this,” Leiweke said at another panel discussion about the construction project on Oct. 8. “I’m not going to let a temporary virus affect what we’re doing here.” The project is being privately funded, Leiweke said, and is expected to provide a significant boost to the regional economy, at a time when economic activity has slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected to generate roughly $25 billion in economic activity over the term of its lease, and developers have vowed to fill 30 percent of the arena’s permanent jobs with workers who live in the surrounding area. Additionally, 30 percent of contracting dollars for construction was earmarked for state-certified minority- and female-owned businesses, and 6 percent was earmarked for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. “If you don’t think New York is going to return, you are blind to what’s going on around us today,” Leiwekee said at the ceremony on Friday. “To all of those that doubt New York, come visit us at UBS.” For more information about the arena, visit www.UBSArena.com.

Northwell receives $1.4M grant to study gun violence Northwell Health has been awarded $1.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence prevention and establish and implement a first-of-its-kind protocol to universally screen among those at risk of firearm injury. The grant is part of the health system’s “We Ask Everyone About Guns” research study, which aims to shift the paradigm to view gun violence as a public health issue and approach firearm injury risk similarly to other health risk factors that are part of routine care, like smoking, substance use and motor vehicle accidents. We Ask Everyone About Guns will

establish evidence-based screening and intervention strategies within three of its hospitals. Led by Drs. Chethan Sathya, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Sandeep Kapoor, the study will pilot at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a pediatric trauma center on the Queens-Nassau County border that is the accepting facility for adolescent trauma for more than five counties, and Staten Island University Hospital — each of which are in regions with critical need for firearm injury and mortality prevention, and areas with at-risk

youth. Northwell plans to expand We Ask Everyone About Guns across the health system. “Gun violence is a public health issue, and this NIH-funded study is a step in the right direction to finally addressing it as one,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell president and CEO. “Unfortunately, we have been dealing with two pandemics — Covid-19 and gun violence. By screening for firearm safety in our facilities, we can better understand how and why this senseless bloodshed continues to increase at historic rates.”

Northwell received the NIH grant as gun violence continues to rise across the country and remains the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. — nearly 40,000 people dying each year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In August, shootings doubled and murders increased 50 percent in New York City, according to the NYPD, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. Since May, there have been 791 shootings in New York City alone, which was a 140plus percent increase over the same period in 2019.

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Panel guides first-time home buyers By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

When Max and Ashley Kramer decided to buy their first home together before Covid-19 hit, they quickly realized it would be a lot of work. “We went on a whim to look at a few houses before we were prepared at all,” Ashley said. “That was important for us because it made us realize, ‘Ok, we need a team. We can’t do this on our own.’” To begin the process in April, they first called a mortgage broker. Though they lost out on deals for two homes because of the fast-paced market, they landed in a house that they say they are happy with in North Bellmore. The Kramers shared their first-time home-buying experience on the latest in a series of Herald Inside LI webinars produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, discussing different aspects of life in the Covid-19 pandemic. On Oct. 8, the couple was joined by panelists Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker at Douglas Elliman; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc. Moderator Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, first asked the panelists the most important thing a first-time homebuyer should know. The experts’ resounding answer was to find a reliable team, composed of a mortgage broker, a buyer’s real estate agent and an attorney, who will help at every step of the way. “It’s all about communication between everyone,” Wallace said, “and unfortunately, in this market right now, I feel for the buyers out there. They’re trying so hard, and they are qualified; sometimes they just need a little more education about their qualifications.” Ferrero said that step one in the home-buying process is to do what the Kramers did — consult with a mortgage broker, assess finances and answer questions like, “How much am I comfortable spending?” and “How will I show proof of income, credit, savings and assets?” “The most important thing is to plan, to budget and to basically check your credit and speak to somebody that will be pre-approving you,” she explained, “because if you don’t have that pre-approval or you don’t start that process, it’s going to be difficult to know where to go from there.” In the time of Covid-19, securing a pre-approval or pre-commitment based on finances is crucial, the panelists agreed, because many sellers will not allow buyers into the houses without one. The next step for a buyer is to decide where they

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want to live. Consult with a real estate agent who knows the areas well, walk through the neighborhoods and decide what they want and need in a home. “I’m seeing a trend from west to east as people are coming out of apartment living and are wanting more space,” Korman said. “People aren’t necessarily going to be going into the city office five days a week anymore.” While there is high demand for people moving out of apartments and into larger homes on Long Island, there is also low supply of homes on the market. This means the market moves quickly, and everyone needs to be on top of their game when making offers, the panelists said. Max suggested securing a pre-commitment rather than a pre-approval for the mortgage. “Our offer was a little shakier because it was lower, and we didn’t have a commitment to lend so that would have helped us on the terms side,” Max said of the Kramers’ first offer on a house. Once an offer is accepted, Korman explained that time is of the essence — a buyer needs to immediately call to schedule an inspection and close on the deal, especially in today’s hot market. “It’s very stressful for

CloCkwise from the top right, Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Max and Ashley Kramer, first-time home buyers; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker; Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers; Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., spoke on a virtual call about the process of buying a first house.

all,” Wallace said. Max said to expect large closing costs, especially on Long Island. “The down payment you expect,” he said, “the closing costs you don’t, and they’re high — you’re talking $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not going toward the principal of your house.” There are several grants available for first-time homebuyers, either to go toward down payments or renovations, Ferrero said. These include the state’s SONYMA program, homebuyer “dream” programs with certain banks and down payment assistance programs. Wallace encouraged people to visit the Long Island Housing Partnership website, lihp.org, to learn more. “It’s important to educate people and not scare people,” Ferrero said. “Markets change. Never give up because there are programs out there to help you and homes for you. It may not be the right time for you but that time will come.” Emigrant Mortgage Company, Scott Wallace Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Douglas Elliman sponsored the event. Visit liherald.com/insideli to view a recording of this webinar and find more information on upcoming webinars.

RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. Is the incidence of breast cancer higher among Long Island women? Where can women be screened and what is treatment like? The discussion

will cover prevention, diagnosis, screening and recovery — from a medical and holistic perspective — with both doctors and scientists, including:

■ Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House and president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition

■ Adrienne Esposito, executive director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment

Skye Ostreicher, of Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, will moderate the conversation and take questions from viewers. Herald Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, is a weekly webinar

■ Karla Waldron, executive director, Mondays at Racine ■ Dr. Melissa Fana, chief of breast surgery, Northwell Health

series that started in August to address different aspects of life during the Covid-19 crisis. This episode will also touch upon the pandemic’s impact on breast cancer treatment. To register, visit liherald.com/ insideli. To submit your questions in advance, email insideli@liherald.com. To sponsor a webinar or for more information about Herald Inside LI, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive. com or (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.

Maskless LPD officers face backlash was an increased police presence in the Atlantic Avenue dining area because some t e e n s we re c u r s i n g at patrons at eateries and blocking traffic on roads while riding their bicycles, hurting business. He added that police officers have had to confiscate bikes in the past. On the night that led to Burns’s email, one officer approached the unmasked group to speak with them while not wearing a face covering, and Burns, who was scouting possible locations to open a restaurant, witnessed the incident and emailed Paladino. “Why would police officers patrolling Atlantic Avenue this evening not wear face masks?” he wrote. “I witnessed one officer engage with multiple people within feet of people, including a group of 13- to 16-year-olds.” Burns added that he had seen Lynbrook officers without masks before. Beach said he expects officers to follow health protocols, adding that Paladino’s

email was a way of defending his force. “The cops went down and one of them went over and talked to the kids and told them they can’t do this because they’re hurting the village,” the mayor said. “He didn’t have his mask on during that . . . Brian’s defending his guys. His guys are really great.” Paladino oversees a Police Department that includes 48 officers and seven neighborhood aides who work in partand full-time roles. In April, Gov. Andrew Cuomo enacted a state law requiring face coverings when in public places; failure to comply can lead to a $1,000 fine. Beach said that while Paladino’s email could have been better crafted, he understood where it came from and stands by him. “He does a great job,” the mayor said of Paladino. “He has my utmost respect, and the village supports him. The village policy is that we will follow the CDC guidelines, and all members will be wearing their masks. The safety of our residents is of the utmost importance.”

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Standing at a lectern on the clean, newly renovated Lynbrook Long Island Rail Road station platform on Oct. 7 surrounded by elected officials, engineers and LIRR officials, Mayor Alan Beach recalled the arduous process it took to complete repairs that were needed there for decades. “This station was in such terrible, terrible shape and it has been a long battle for us,” Beach said. “ . . . We had a couple of hiccups along the way and adjustments that we made, and we came to have things done that we never even expected. It makes us very proud in Lynbrook to have this done.” Beach spoke as he ushered in the completion of a $17.9 million overhaul to the station, which residents, elected officials and commuters have been waiting decades for. An LIRR station that was once home to small craters in the platform floors, chipped paint on walls, a dilapidated waiting room and dingy wooden boards that supported concrete overhangs above escalators and staircases underwent several renovations. Among them were an upgraded drainage system, replacement of canopies, two new glass waiting rooms, new signage, LED lighting and closed circuit cameras. Additional work is also planned on the street level, which will include installation of new asphalt and concrete sidewalks, curbs and improvements to the station house, and is slated to be completed by the end of 2021. LIRR President Phillip Eng said he was grateful to elected officials, engineers, workers and everyone involved in giving the more than 80-year-old station its first renovation in more than three decades, calling it a “shining example of collaboration.” “These renovations, which are not only esthetically pleasing, provide a much-needed hardening of the infrastructure here, ensuring that they can be enjoyed for years to come,” he said. “It’s about improving the quality of life in the heart of this community and the customer experience.” Beach and Eng were joined at the event by the Lynbrook board of trustees, State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, LIRR officials and those who worked on the project. The road to the improvements wasn’t an easy one. The LIRR announced a planned $10 million overhaul of the station back in April 2016, but after Eng took over as president in April 2018, he paused all planned projects in order to give them a thorough review. After several meetings with Beach, Kaminsky and other elected officials, he announced the updated plan in September 2018. The upgrades were funded under the LIRR’s Capital Program, which is modernizing several stations. Work began in September 2019, and the project was completed by its target date despite challenges brought on by the coronavirus. Project Director Poonam Punj and Senior Project Manager Gary Holzapfel praised workers for staying on target, and noted that the contractors for the project

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Mayor alan Beach said the LIRR project brought with it many challenges, but he was pleased with the final result. were easy to deal with. The Lynbrookbased Zion Contracting completed the work on Platform A, while JMJ Electric was charged with Platform B. Additionally, Todd Colabella from LiRo Engineers took the helm as the construction manager. “During these difficult months of Covid, it’s a good achievement,” Punj said. “It’s given us some time to put together a very nice project so that when people come back to work, I think they’ll enjoy it.” Holzapfel said he was proud of the achievement, especially after the coronavirus altered the normal project protocols, and added that he was pleased that there were no positive Covid-19 tests among workers throughout construction. “Back in March when the virus hit, there were a lot of unknowns,” he recalled. “They put in all new protocols as far as social distancing and mask requirements and sanitizing stations, and we adhered to everything.” Several elected officials spoke at the event before cutting a ribbon to officially usher in the new station. Kaminsky called it a rare occasion where elected officials from different parties worked together to take on the cause, and noted there is still more work to do at the street level. He added that it was nice to see the station look clean and fresh. “When you used to stand up on this platform, it was dark,” Kaminsky said. “There would be cracks in the sidewalk, often filled with ice in the winter. You couldn’t get a signal. It was a tough place to be, and I’m really proud of these reforms that were made.” Griffin thanked everyone who had a hand in the project, and said she would continue to seek future improvements where needed. “I will continue to work diligently to ensure that commuters experience a reliable, safe and comfortable commute,” she said, “and this new Lynbrook station is just a great start to that.”

lirr PreSident PhilliP Eng, top right, called the project a “shining example of collaboration.” nagy Mikhail, Project manager, LIRR, middle left; Todd Colabella, resident engineer, the LiRo Group; Juan Azucey, contractor with JMJ Electric Corp; and John Greller, principal, JMJ Electric Corp. attended the event. elected officialS and Long Island Rail Road administrators gathered at the Lynbrook LIRR station on Oct. 7 to usher in the completion of a $17.9 million overhaul of the facility.

New season, new décor

he collective experience of being under lockdown during 2020 has had one big effect for many of us: It’s strengthened the urge to refresh our homes, now that we’re spending more time there than ever. And not just for aesthetics, but for functionality, especially as home offices become our regular offices (and thus Zoom meeting backgrounds), living rooms/dens often become gyms (and even classrooms and second offices), while patios, decks and yards become the only respite available from overused indoor spaces — and an extension of our homes where we enjoy socially distant activities with family and friends. The months spent at home have many of us ready to make some changes to our living space — if we haven’t done so already. With an eye on the bank account, you don’t have to sacrifice style for price. Simple cosmetic touches like a fresh coat of paint or color accents can provide a fresh start without breaking the bank.

throw rug or window covering, and then pulling an accent color from that item to use on an accent wall and instantly create a cohesive design. Next, use a color that sits next to that accent color on the color wheel and lighten it up as much as you can for a trim or ceiling paint.“This really brings things together but not in a dramatic way,” she says. Paint works for updating furniture and other household items, too. Interior designer Kayla Goldstein advises looking for secondhand items and revamping them with spray paint. “I cannot tell you how many amazing finds I have found in thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets,” she says. “Almost anything has potential, and spray paint is phenomenal in bringing it out. You can find items for $30 or less and spruce them up and reimagine them.” She advises investing in good-quality picture frames so you can dress up your walls with inexpensive artwork and photos, even creating your own gallery wall for a glam look.

Paint “Never underestimate the power of paint, especially if you’re willing to do it yourself,” says Cristina Miguelez, a remodeling specialist for home remodeling website Fixr. “You can paint everything.” Miguelez loves budget decorating and appreciates the versatility of paint, including countertop paint, appliance paint, floor paint, and wall and ceiling paint. She suggests choosing one focal point in a room, such as a great

Details Paying attention to details can have big impact. Consider replacing kitchen and bathroom cabinet hardware, like knobs and draw pulls, with a fresh, affordable alternative. Many of these accents start at a few dollars. Designer and Realtor James Judge recommends adding trim to your walls to enhance your space. For example, you can choose wainscoting for a classic look or add a grid pattern using basic 1-by-2-foot panels from a local hardware store.

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“It’s a great way to make the space visually appealing,” says Judge, noting the whole project takes a few hours and costs under $100. Throw rugs and runners can add visual appeal to the floor and warm up your place. Lighting can add oomph as well. Judge recommends adding wall sconces in an office or bedroom to make the space cozier without adding clutter. Or simply replace lampshades. Also consider changing your light bulbs. “Sometimes we have a light that’s too blue and yellow would make the room cozier, or the opposite,” says Goldstein. “Make sure your light bulbs are light enough and the right degree of warmth for the use of the room.”

the main color scheme of the room or add a bold pop of color that perhaps opposes the color scheme. You can rotate decor accents as needed, being mindful to limit clutter. Add festive seasonal touches to your space like different pillows, blankets, candles, table decor, table runners, placemats and more. Even though these items aren’t permanent, they add personality and allow you to experiment with colors, textures and patterns in small amounts. These creative interior design updates are quick, easy and inexpensive yet impactful. Keeping your home decor refreshed and up to date will help you fall in love with your home all over again.

Accents When it comes to accents like throw pillows, decide whether you want them to blend with

Above photo: Adding wall art is an affordable, appealing way to update your home decor.

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Lynbrook resident Mark Healey said he has always had a passion for baseball and its rich history, which he channelled to publish his book, “Gotham Baseball: New York’s All-Time Team” to assemble the Big Apple’s greatest squad. “Writing the book was kind of my way of celebrating my dream and celebrating my passion,” Healey said. “It really has kept me going through some tough times personally, so the book was kind of the culmination and hopefully a continuation of all the years that I’ve been covering baseball.” Healey, 52, founded the Gotham Baseball magazine in 2005, and it focused on the past, present and future of New York baseball. The publication went on to become critically acclaimed, including Amazon naming it the best new sports magazine of 2005, and it’s archived at the National Baseball Hall of Fame Library in Cooperstown. The magazine was published quarterWright at third base. ly and focused on the history of baseball “I knew it would create arguments,” in New York, while also delving into the he said. “That’s the essence of sports. present Mets and Yankees as well as top We debate. The idea was to give people a prospects they had coming up through sense of the amount of research that I the pipeline. While the magazine evenput into each player.” tually became too costly and Gotham In addition to being a newly minted transitioned to a web-based format in author, Healey is the editor-in-chief at 2008 that still exists today, Healey’s dediThe Wave, Rockaway Beach’s official cation didn’t waver. He decided the book daily newspaper, for which he still was the next logical step to celebrate the writes baseball columns. Before that, he 15th anniversary of starting the magacovered the New York baseball beat for zine. several years before beginning the magUpon launching the Gotham magaazine, including coverzine, Healey and his ing the Brooklyn staff were innovative, Cyclones in their inaucreating web-based gural season in 2001. radio shows before the He said launching the big podcast boom and b o o k w a s a d re a m also becoming the first come true. independent entity to Healey also enlisted cover Major League plenty of help with Baseball’s winter various facets of the meetings, where MLB book. Best-selling basegeneral managers and ball author and histoofficials convene each rian Mar ty Appel December to discuss wrote the foreword, league business and official New York Baseconduct offseason ball Writers’ Associatrades and transaction artist John Pennitions. si provided the illus“Somehow I felt that ForMer new York Mets third trations and awardover the years, when baseman David Wright was winning designer Todd you don’t have a lot of named part of New York’s allRadom created the money, you have to figtime baseball team in the book. designs for the cover, u r e o u t a w ay t o logos and unifor ms. The uniform was designed by cement your dream,” The book also features Todd Radom, and John Pennisi he said, referring to illustrated Wright and other play- some personal and the magazine not genautobiographical ers. erating much funding. material about Healey “I wanted to do someand the history of thing to cement Gotham, and he dedicated it to his late Gotham.” mother, Marie Healey, who died of canFor the 19-chapter book, Healey cer before the book was published, but sought to build New York’s all-time always supported her son. “She was my team, selecting the best player from biggest cheerleader,” Healey said. each position on the diamond, and Though he said he was excited to selecting either a Brooklyn Dodgers, launch the book, Healey noted that he New York Giants, New York Yankees or has faced many difficulties in releasing New York Mets player for each position. it at the height of the coronavirus panIn each chapter, he explains why each demic. He had to cancel a large-scale player was selected, whether it was book launch event at Foley’s in ManhatDerek Jeter at shortstop or David

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Lynbrook resident mark Healey recently published his book, “Gotham Baseball: New York’s All-Time Team,” which delves into the rich history of New York baseball.

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tan in April and at least 10 signings since. To help, he joined the Pandemic Baseball Book Club, a group of authors around the country who have rallied together for support after releasing baseball books during the pandemic. As for the reaction to his book, Healey said he hoped he would strike a mix of emotions from audiences who agree or disagree with his selections. “I want-

ed people to read the book,” he said, “and when they were done with it either write me a letter right away to tell me how wrong I was or to understand my process.” “Gotham Baseball: New York’s AllTime Team” is available on Amazon and many other outlets. To learn more about the book or where to purchase it, visit gothambaseball.com

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS will h o l d DECISIONS/HEARINGS, on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 7:00 P.M. in the Court Room at the Village Hall, One Columbus Drive, Lynbrook, NY 11563, to hear the following cases: DECISIONS #974 - Mr. Michael Shipman, - 4 Brower Place § 144-5 Height of fences. Fences for all other lot lines shall not exceed four feet in height. Permitted: 4 feet Proposed: 6 Feet #975 Koram Holdings LLC/Ryu’s Martial Arts Inc. 309-311 Sunrise Highway § 252-54 Off Street Parking 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area Required: 15 spaces, Proposed: 12 Spaces #976 Fadi Al Mahmoud/225 Sunrise Corp - 225 Sunrise Highway § 252-54 Off Street Parking 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area Required: 11 spaces Proposed: 0 Spaces HEARINGS #977 - Mr. Osvaldo & Patrice Sirufo 61 Spencer Avenue § 252-16 Height

restrictions; height and dimensions of garages. B. Garages and accessory structures. (1) No structure or accessory structure or accessory building in a Dwelling A or Dwelling B District shall be more than 12 feet in height. Permitted: 12 feet, Proposed: 14’ ft 11” in #978 - Lynbrook Equities, LLC - 40 Rocklyn Avenue § 252-54 Offstreet parking requirements. Health, tennis, swimming clubs 1 parking space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area, Day-care center 1 parking space for each employee and 1 space for each 15 children. Required: 111 spaces Proposed: 70 spaces. All interested parties should appear at the Public Hearing and may view case files at the Building Department on Monday thru Friday, between the hours of 8:00AM and 3:00PM. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS Ginger Fuentes, Chair Person of the Board of Zoning Appeals Brian Stanton, Superintendent, Department of Buildings Lynbrook.Publish 1x 123483

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LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT COUNTY OF NASSAU CV XXVIII, LLC, Plaintiff against AMJAD QURESHI; SHEROZ QURESHI; NAYAB QURESHI, et al Defendant(s). Pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered on November 9, 2016.

I, the undersigned Referee will sell at public auction in the Calendar Control Part (CCP) Courtroom of the Supreme Court, 100 Supreme Court Drive, Mineola, N.Y. on the 27th day of October, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. premises described as follows: All that certain plot, piece or parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon erected, situate, lying and being in the Village of Lynbrook, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau and State of New York. Said premises known as 1 Olive Place, Lynbrook, N.Y. 11563. (Section: 42, Block: 13001, Lot: 91 & 92) Approximate amount of lien $ 681,400.38 plus interest and costs. Premises will be sold subject to provisions of filed judgment and terms of sale. Index No. 002561-15. Arthur Walsh, Esq., Referee. Stern & Eisenberg, PC Attorney(s) for Plaintiff Woodbridge Corporate Plaza 485 B Route 1 South Suite 330 Iselin, NJ 08830 (732) 582-6344 123174

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Q. We have a situation where our new house was finished but our contractor didn’t get any inspections. Now we can’t get our certificate of occupancy. We replaced our house after Hurricane Sandy, and because it’s taller, it needed sprinklers. The contractor died and left no paperwork or permits for us. The plumber seems to have retired and left the state. We’re scrambling to figure this out. The building inspector is trying to help, Ask The and says we need all the Architect plumbing and electrical inspections, which means getting a new plumber and an electrician, who we located and is helping by giving us his sign-off, which we understand is through a private agency. We don’t understand why there’s a private agency instead of our building department. Don’t they give electric permits? The onte eeper hard part seems to be the sprinklers in our ceilings. Our architect, who drew the plans and showed the sprinkler head locations, says he can’t sign the affidavit the inspector needs without a sprinkler test, and nobody knows who installed the sprinkler plumbing. What can we do to get this over with?

A. The common theme of everything you describe is a lack of respect for rules and the shirking of responsibility by people who do the work. The contractor, may he rest in peace, as with all contractors, had an obligation to get inspections when working in your municipality under your permit. He also had an obligation to make certain the permit was in the owner’s possession and that they were working with copies to protect the original documents, which are as valuable as the closing papers on your home. The new plumber you’ll hire needs to get his name and license number registered with your municipality as the plumber of record, and hopefully knows how the sprinkler system works and can test it for the architect to see and approve. I’m always amazed that authorities who grant permits and issue licenses to plumbers and electricians don’t require those two professionals to sign their own name to their own work, just like any proud, licensed craftsperson should do. Instead, the same municipality makes it necessary for an engineer or architect, who had nothing to do with the installation, make a written statement that the system was installed to code and works correctly. So if the system fails, the plumber who installed the sprinklers walks away and the municipality points its finger at the architect or engineer when insurance inspectors step in to try to diminish the insurance payout and collect funds by suing the architect/engineer in order to settle your insurance claim. Architects and engineers don’t install or maintain building components. This particular procedure was purposely made complicated to avoid responsibility but to make it look like you’re protected, which is also why municipalities ask for a private agency to do your electrical inspection. They know that electrical work is a contributor to fire and avoid that responsibility, too. Good luck! © 2020 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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I wondered why we see more demonizing than discussing; why what the media calls “debates” are really more like serial assertions, leaving essential questions undiscussed. Then I considered why elected officials of all stripes need each other. Why can’t we disagree without being disagreeable? What lessons are we teaching our children? Democrats are criticized for reliance on government for progressive social policies and infrastructure funding. Republicans want to cut taxes and reduce government. But infrastructure is needed to provide the platforms that Republicans expect for entrepreneurs to succeed. No millionaire or billionaire can legitimately claim that he or she did it alone. They, and certainly those who helped them, were most likely educated in public schools, drove to work on public roads, relied on police and firefighters, and used publicly licensed airwaves to communicate. They took for granted that they could eat safe foods and breathe clean air. In other words, entrepreneurs succeed by using facilities and systems funded by the taxes they don’t want to pay. Many anti-government types acknowledge this when they talk about “giving back” in recognition of the advantages society provided them. Far too often, though, these tax-deductible charitable contribu-

tions serve as “voluntary taxation,” supporting personal priorities instead of the public ones that should be funded by taxes. And there are notable problems that result from too little government involvement: an inadequate and inequitable health care system, a lack of pandemic preparedness, rampant racism, financial meltdowns, unprotected water and produce, and cities and towns that are ravaged by hurricanes and forest fires. We suffer from too much focus on individual freedoms and not enough on collective responsibility. This doesn’t mean that government is the answer to every problem — or that business and the market are the sources of all wisdom. There are proper functions for government and proper functions for the market, and ignoring the unique missions of either usually leads to difficulty. The market seeks profit maximization, the public seeks safety and assurances and each balances the other. Over time, disparate groups around the world have peacefully reached agreements on issues as diverse as the Law of the Sea treaty, international telecommunications, air traffic control, the calendar and time zones, to name just a few. In each case, all gained through compromise. They built on the unique characteristics of cooperation and tolerance.

e need leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base.

These examples give me hope that differing points of view can find common cause in the highly inefficient use of tax revenues. On Long Island, for example, we have some 900 taxing authorities, each with a board and administrative structure. Think of the numerous towns and villages in our two counties, and the school, water, sewer and library districts that serve our population of 2.8 million. The challenges ahead are too large for either the government or the market to solve by themselves. Energy uses and sources, unconstrained financial instruments and natural disasters like rising seas are greater than either sector can handle alone. We need less anger and attitude. Instead we need committed leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base, and an informed citizenry prepared to debate them in order to bring all sides together to address common problems with common sense. And we, the public, should commit ourselves to elect new representatives when those in office are more committed to noise than negotiation. Only when this happens — when we can debate without shouting, and disagree without being disagreeable — can we begin to spend tax dollars more wisely on the highest priorities, and not continue to borrow from the next generation. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University.

As if it couldn’t have gotten worse, he was contagious

illions of Americans seem to be manifesting what has been called “insane” behavior: They keep doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different and better result. They keep flouting coronavirus regulations, and, even though such behavior has killed an outrageous number of Americans, they still expect a different outcome for themselves. They are surprised when they get sick. In the midst of a RAndI surging pandemic, kReIss they won’t wear a simple mask, even as the highly contagious virus sweeps across the country. They continue circulating the same lies about Covid-19 that have challenged the medical community from the beginning. These lies, minimizing the threat of the disease, undermine epidemiologists and embolden people to take risks that may land them in the ICU. Even though people at the White House are dropping like flies, those loyal to President Trump don’t see the necessity of a course correction in White House corona-

virus protocols. They are still ready to attend Trump’s mask-optional rallies without social distancing, even after people have gotten sick and died after such public events. Just ask Herman Cain. Millions think it’s OK to move about in public without observing the basic safety precautions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They have no problem with sitting within spitting distance of the speaker at the podium. Witness the president’s unmasked children sitting in the audience at the first debate. I still see people without masks in local stores. They apparently believe that if Covid-19 isn’t a hoax, then at worst it’s no big deal, and in Trump’s case it’s “a blessing in disguise.” So, no worries. And why should they fret? The president of the United States isn’t worried. Even after testing positive, after suffering various clinical symptoms of Covid-19, having at least two episodes of low oxygen levels and spiking a fever, he is champing at the bit to hold rallies and even an in-person second debate with Joe Biden. At press time, the White House was refusing to release his updated Covid-19 test results. These aren’t his tax returns;

this is life and death. He was a one-man source of contagion, with more than 30 people and counting in his inner and extended circle falling ill with the disease. It hasn’t been determined who is Patient One in the White House cluster, but Trump is doing nothing to urge contact tracing or rigorous testing. Even sick, he insisted on that notorious joy ride around Walter Reed Army Medical Center, exposing everyone in the presidential SUV to the virus. In his widely mocked “Covita” appearance from a White House balcony, looking like your generic dictator, he insisted he was cured. It was like a miracle. Actually, it was ill-advised and seemingly delusional. With Donald Trump, there is absolutely no learning curve, and on some level, that’s the worst thing about him. He doesn’t learn, he doesn’t evolve, he doesn’t get enlightened, he doesn’t ever apologize for his mistakes. He could get lucky and survive, but as we went to press, he should be in isolation, according to many medical experts. Nevertheless, he insists he is fine, and is going about his business, often without a mask and without observing social distancing.

nd Trump hinted that the Gold Star military families might have gotten him sick.

He has learned nothing from this bout with Covid-19. The novel coronavirus has brought about a novel realization. The president is unable to learn from his blunders and misapprehensions because he cannot acknowledge making mistakes. He never regrets; he never apologizes. Bad outcomes are always someone else’s fault. In the case of his Covid-19, he hinted that the Gold Star families he greeted at the White House might have gotten him sick. But he may have known he was positive for the virus before he received the military families in the White House, with few masks in sight. How could he not spread the infection he carried? In an interview, he said the Gold Star families love to touch him and kiss him. Some, I imagine, may pay a price for that privilege. In the criminal justice system, someone who can’t learn from his mistakes is known as a repeat offender. Repeat offenders in the time of Covid are those who keep walking through this viral fire without expecting to get burned. I must be insane, too, because I fully hoped that a chastened president might express thanks for his recovery and then embrace all the Covid-19 precautions that would keep the people around him safe. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me of how our nation’s deep political divisions now seem to define our daily discourse. Just in the past few years, the political trenches have become that much deeper and, sadly, the “debate” is that much more indecorous. What can we do to stem the excesses of partisanship, RoBeRT A. which I believe are infecting our politisCoTT cal process and the ability to make sound decisions on the most critical issues affecting our society? Think about the resistance to wearing masks and respecting social distancing. After the storekeeper’s comment, I began wondering why it seems that Republicans and Democrats can’t work together; why politics involves divisiveness, damning and distortion of the truth; why so many seem relentlessly opposed but not engaged. The certitude they show reveals no moral anguish about critical issues, like immigration, which must be reformed if we are to admit the talent we need at all levels.

Why can’t we work together?

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Breast screening is still a must, despite pandemic

here is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and the second-most-common form of cancer among women, behind skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died while spreading the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths. It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one. Screenings and treatments, however, are down dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Breast imaging has dropped by 62 percent, genetic counseling by 26 percent, breast surgery by 21 percent, and as of August, new cancer diagnoses by 52 percent, research shows. Medical experts are urging women to be screened and keep up any treatments and surgeries. Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for women with histories of breast cancer in their families. Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the breast or in the underarm area. ■ Swelling, redness or darkening of the breast. ■ Change in a breast’s size or shape. ■ An itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple. ■ A pulling-in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast.

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letters Supporting Judy Griffin To the Editor: I wish to express my support for the re-election of State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin in the 21st Assembly District. During the past two years that Griffin has been in office, she has followed through with her promise to be the voice of all of her constituents, without regard to party affiliation. Griffin promised to fight to

bring funding to the district, and she has delivered. She sought and secured federal funding for child care facilities, school supplies and personal protective equipment for essential front-line workers. More important, during these challenging times, she has helped small businesses navigate governmental bureaucracy. She has assisted small business owners in the community in reopening because she understands that small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. Griffin has also been a reliable source, guiding constituents

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at Foye, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has said that service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North could be reduced by as much as 50 percent — and bus and subway service by 40 percent — in the coming months if the MTA does not receive $12 billion in federal aid. At the same time, fares could go up by more than the scheduled 4 percent next year. In other words, there would be substantially less service for more money. And those cuts would not only leave many commuters seethLarrY ing, but could also Penner create further financial and safety risks for the MTA and its passengers. Significant service cuts or fare hikes require a public hearing process. As a recipient of Federal Transit Administration funding, the MTA must comply with federal Title VI and other civil rights guidelines. Service cuts cannot have an adverse impact on minority, low-income and physically challenged communities. The process would require a series of public hearings across the metropolitan

area, which would take the MTA several months. It would be subject to review by the FTA and the New York City and state governments. Service reductions would require the MTA to update its FTA bus, subway and commuter rail fleet management plans. The FTA would want to ensure that the MTA has the financial resources to maintain its equipment, so that rail cars can remain operational for their intended lifespan of 39 years, and buses, 14 years. But with such extensive reductions, several hundred to several thousand commuter and subway rail cars and buses would no longer be needed, and couldn’t simply be kept around as spare equipment. The LIRR has a fleet of more than 1,150 cars, and Metro North, more than 1,260. New York City Transit has 6,400 subway cars, and more than 5,700 buses operate in the city. The fleets are partially federally funded, and equipment that is no longer needed for passenger service as a result of service reductions would require the FTA’s permission to be temporarily mothballed in a safe and secure location, while still being maintained. That would defeat the goal of cost savings. Another option would be to transfer

equipment that is no longer needed to another transit agency. The paperwork alone involved in this process would take several months, and, once the transfer is completed, if ridership increases significantly or parts of the fleet need to be replaced, additional equipment would not be readily available. The MTA could also purchase the excess federally funded equipment from the FTA, basing its value on depreciation. The MTA would then be free to sell the surplus equipment and keep the proceeds. And it could retire any equipment that has already reached the end of its intended lifespan. But this, too, could lead to a shortage of equipment down the road. Most important, as far as commuters are concerned, a major reduction in LIRR service would go directly against promised increases in that service: new trains for the New York Islanders’ arena at Belmont Park, starting next October; a 40 percent increase in rush-hour service when the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track is completed in December 2022; the addition of 24 trains per hour during peak times in support of the $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, also scheduled for December 2022;

eductions could leave commuters seething and increase costs for the agency.

Letters through any issue or hardship during the Covid-19 crisis, whether it was holding PSE&G LI accountable for its delay in repairing service or ensuring that the cost of PPE for dental procedures wouldn’t be a financial burden for patients. Griffin’s record demonstrates that she is someone you can count on to advocate for you, especially in these challenging times. DEBRA SIEGEL Rockville Centre

Defending our rights To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “We could use a little old-school politics right now” (Oct. 1-7): I was saddened to read that some of the people who responded to Brinton’s previous column, “A maddening tale of two presidencies” (Sept. 17-23), resorted to name-calling. I am also the child of a World War II Navy veteran. I am retired from the FDNY, which I served proudly for 26 years. I also have been involved with multiple charitable endeavors, along with many of my friends. We have delivered supplies and toys (more than 100,000) to areas coping with the aftermath of hurricanes in the U.S. since Katrina in 2005. I believe in the Constitution, and I love the United States. I support the police, and just as we were told after 9/11 that we should not judge all

and an increase in reverse-peak service on all branches by the end of that year. The MTA board of directors has a legal and fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of both commuters and taxpayers. We need to make sure that Foye details all of the potential costs and challenges of the changes he has in mind with the board as well as elected officials at all levels of government before he proceeds with those cuts. And Long Islanders need to know how their daily commutes will change if the proposed cuts and fare hikes are implemented. How overcrowded will trains become? What will be the cost in time that commuters spend standing on platforms? How will social distancing be maintained as the coronavirus pandemic drags on? These are questions that all of us who use the LIRR and any other branches of the MTA should be asking. To voice your opinions, write to Foye, at the MTA, 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10004, or LIRR President Phil Eng, at the LIRR, 4312 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Or record a comment for one of the MTA’s monthly board meetings, now being held on Zoom. For a schedule and instructions, go to www.mtaboardmeetings. Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office for over three decades.

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Muslims by the actions of a few, we should not now judge all law enforcement officers by the actions of a few. In Brinton’s most recent column, he wrote of Justice Ruth Ginsberg and her deep and abiding Jewish faith. Will the press now stand idly by if Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is bashed for practicing her Catholic faith by those on the left? The First Amendment clearly gives people the right to practice their religion, in addition to the right to free expression. Journalists have the choice to defend her constitutional rights or to pile on. And if you believe that all people have equal First Amendment rights in our country, I challenge you to wear a Make America Great Again hat and walk through the Upper West Side, SoHo, Greenwich Village or nearly anywhere in New York City and see how far you get. To Brinton, I say keep up the good work because, although I do not agree with most of what he writes, I enjoy and respect his conviction and will defend his First Amendment right to the press. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore

Time to ban fracking To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice has shown herself to be a true partner in helping to bring

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New York state and our country to 100 percent clean and renewable energy. Indeed, her opposition to the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Port and her support for offshore wind is commendable. But our planet is rapidly heating up, making it urgent that we move off fossil fuels such as fracked gas.

I urge Rice to co-sponsor and actively work for the passage of the Fracking Ban Act (H.R. 5857). We need to ban hydraulic fracturing and stop any new fossil fuel infrastructure across our country. JOSEPH VARON West Hempstead

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MTA will risk much if it cuts service and hikes fares

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