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Villages help those in need at Thanksgiving just that we want people to know that we care and that they’re not alone,” Barbara said. “The whole For the 11th straight year, point of the dinner is communiBarbara and Doug Herrmann ty and people gathering together and a team of volunteers will be and being able to sit people at busy on Thanksgivdifferent tables, but ing morning, prenow we can’t do paring and cooking that because of the food for those in pandemic, so we’re need. going to do this Typically, the instead. We’ve gotHerrmanns orgaten a great nize an in-person response.” Thanksgiving Day She added that meal at Bethany about a dozen volCongregational unteers will help Church for commuprepare the meals nity members in and deliver them to need of friendship homes, and more and fellowship on than 60 people have the holiday. For the already requested second year in a meals for the holirow, however, they day, which is an will prepare and BARBARA uptick from the 25 pack meals for that they delivered delivery to resi- HERRMANN last year. Because dents in Lynbrook, East Rockaway of the small space E a s t Ro c k aw ay, in the church, the Oceanside, Rockvolunteers will preville Centre and Franklin pare the turkeys at their homes Square because of the Covid-19 and bring them to Bethany, pandemic. Meals will also be where Barbara and her family available for pickup and takeout will prepare the sides and desat the church, at 100 Main St., on serts for delivery from 1 to 3 p.m. Thanksgiving Day, which wasn’t The Rev. Mark Lukens said he an option last year. “The most important part is CONTINUED ON PAGE 10

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Bond update is approved Voters in the East Rockaway School District on Monday night approved updated projects that will be funded by a $27.7 million bond that passed in 2019. Above, the new artificial-turf field that was constructed after the bond initially passed. Story, more photos, Page 2.

Chambers council honors two Lynbrook business owners By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

Two Lynbrook businessmen were recognized recently by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce for their contributions to the village. Kyung Wan Ryu, the owner of Ryu’s Martial Arts, at 309 Sunrise Highway, and Joseph Carusone, the owner of Vincent’s Pizza, at 14 Atlantic Ave., were each honored at a breakfast Oct. 29.

Ryu, a native of Gimje, South Korea, has taught tae kwon do to students of all ages in Lynbrook for almost 22 years and is a grandmaster and seventh-degree black belt in the martial art and a fourth-degree black belt in kumdo. “Grandmaster Ryu was very honored for the chamber to recognize his contributions to Lynbrook over the past 22 years,” his wife, Kim Ryu, said on his behalf, because English is his second lan-

guage. Ryu’s opened in the village in October 1999, and before that, Ryu ran a tae kwon do school in Lynbrook until 1997, which was the first such school in the village. In addition to teaching students respect, perseverance, humility, self-control and honesty, Ryu has also been active in the community in other ways. His CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

t’s a great feeling because Bethany, for a small church, a small congregation, we really put a lot of effort into helping others.

E.R. schools bond update is approved improve the quality of life in those areas, funded the $1.7 million for this project).

By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com

Voters in the East Rockaway School District on Monday approved an update to projects covered by the $27.7 million bond that passed in November 2019. The plans, which will bring no additional cost to taxpayers, were accepted, 117 “yes” votes to 50 “no” selections. Voters approved the bond in 2019, but district officials sought to use the funds to cover more projects in areas of need. They include replacement of the heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems at Rhame and Centre avenue elementary schools. Work at Centre Avenue will cost just more than $3 million, while work at Rhame will cost about $2.4 million. Contingency projects that were previously approved include the high school nurse’s office renovation and floor replacement in the Centre Avenue allpurpose room. Projects that the original bond funded include: — Raising the high school’s athletic field and installation of a synthetic-turf field (the new athletic field had a “soft” opening last month) — New bleachers and a press box at the high school.

— Exterior masonry work at Centre Avenue Elementary School. — Renovation of art, science, and family and consumer science classrooms at the high school. — District-wide improvements to heating, ventilation, electrical and airconditioning units. — Alterations to the high school’s technology building to create four single restrooms for use during outdoor community and sporting events.

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PART OF THE $27.7 million bond that East Rockaway voters approved in November 2019 funded the new athletic field, which hosted a “soft” opening last month. — Installation of about 750 feet of bulkhead to protect the fields from Mill River (The Living with the Bay Project, which seeks to make South Shore com-

munities along Mill River — which runs from Hempstead Lake south to Hewlett Bay, just south of Bay Park — more resistant to future stor ms, and to

The projects are being handled by Park East Construction Corp. When the bond was originally approved, Superintendent of Schools Lisa Ruiz thanked voters for their support. “The board and I would like to thank the community for their support of this bond,” she said in November 2019. “It will bring much-needed renovation and re-pair to our aging facilities and enhance opportunities for our students into the future.” While several of the projects have started and some have been completed, work at each elementary school and the high school is slated to continue through November.

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Lynbrook resident named principal at BOCES school tion as a teacher in Brooklyn. While i n B r o o k l y n , s h e a dv a n c e d t o become a school-based coach, then moved back to Queens, where she took on a leadership role as assistant principal. Owen is a proven leader outside of education as well. As the owner and operator of a chocolate company, Chocoversity, she was in charge of everything from logistics and manufacturing to sales and customer service. After three years as a successful entrepreneur, she left the business world to devote herself full-time as an educator. Owen is licensed in school district and building leadership, as

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Lynbrook resident Margot Owen recently took the helm as principal of Nassau BOCES Willet Avenue School for the 2021-22 school year. A leader in the special education field, Owen brings a wealth of experience to the role and is committed to the school’s mission of empowering “students of all ages and abilit i e s t o a ch i eve t h e i r m a x i m u m potential.” O we n b e g a n h e r c a re e r a s a teaching assistant at the Hagedorn Little Village School in Seaford, before moving on to the New York City school system. She worked in Queens as a teaching assistant, then transitioned to special educa-

well as childhood education and the teaching of students with disabilities. She is a graduate of the school leadership program at the College of St. Rose, and ear ned a maser’s degree from Pace University and a bachelor’s degree from Queens College. Courtesy Nassau BOCES; compiled by Mike Smollins

LYNBROOK RESIDENT MARGOT Owen was recently named principal at Nassau BOCES Willet Avenue School

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NEIGHBORS IN THE NEWS Student artist wins best in show E a s t Ro c k aw ay H i g h School senior Gianna Mancusi recently won Best in Show for her artwork she submitted in the 10th annual Huntington Arts Council’s “Nightmare on Main Street.” Students from grades six to 12 were invited to participate in the annual Halloween-themed show with art-

work that reflects the cultural influences of the occasion observed in many countries. Mancusi was revered as Best in Show for her artwork, “Jack and Jill.” Courtesy East Rockaway School District; compiled by Mike Smollins

Gianna Mancusi

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LYNBROOK HEAD CUSTODIAN Bob Lovergine, center, was presented the “You Go the Distance Award” from Board of Education President William Belmont and Superintendent Dr. Melissa Burak upon his retirement.

Head Lynbrook Public Schools custodian calls it a career Longtime Lynbrook Public Schools Head Custodian Bob Lovergine recently announced his retirement, effective Jan. 28, after 22 years of serving an integral role on the custodial team. Lovergine started as a part-time cleaner at the high school in 1999, working up to a full-time position that year and later the interim head custodian, assistant head custodian and head custodian, serving the students and staff of North Middle, West End Elementary and the high school. He has been the head custodian since 2012. Before accepting his resignation, board members reflected on Lovergine’s positive

nature and the joy he exuded to those around him. He was a role model as a leader, attending countless after school events and tending to every need of teachers and their students, no matter how big or small. Upon the acceptance of his resignation, board members and attendees provided a standing ovation for Lovergine, who was also presented with the “You Go the Distance Award” for his tireless drive to go above and beyond in his various roles. Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools; compiled by Mike Smollins

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MANCUSI WON FOR her artwork, “Jack and Jill.”

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Living alone:good or Bad? Some people love living alone -no laundry.” “I got too much to do, I don’t feel parent to gripe about what you didn’t do. No spouse to give you “the look” like it.” “Too bad, you still gotta do it.” when you’ve left your dirty clothes on “But I hate doing the laundry.” the floor. No kids to wake you up when “Well then, wait one more day and you want to sleep late. No roommate to disturb you when you want to be left see if the laundry does itself. If it alone. To top it off, living with some- doesn’t, you better get a move on.” “Yeah, I know. You’re right.” one who knows all your flaws makes it “Glad you appreciate having me hard for you to maintain the delusion that you’re the top banana. around.” Many people who live with someone dream about a day when they‘ll be able Imagine this constructive dialogue for a to live alone. What a relief it’ll be! perfectionist: Nobody on their case, telling them to “I can’t leave the house until everyclean up their mess, criticizing them thing’s in order.” for what they didn’t do, noticing all “Chill out; the house looks fine.” their bad habits. In short, “But I didn’t vacuum or no one likes to be nagged or dust today.” seen naked in their worst “Do it later. Your house moments. is okay; it doesn’t have to be perfect.” Sounds good … but “But you know I like here’s the rub. things to be perfect.” It tur ns out that many “That’s why you need me people who live alone disaround to remind you that cover that when nobody is good enough is good on their case, they don’t do enough.” well. They let things slide. “You’re right. Thanks. They put off doing what auren ev You saved me from myself, they know they should be once again.” doing. They feel lonely but find it hard to admit. Even Dialogues such as these for workaholics or perfectionists, livvoiced out loud (remember, nobody’s ing alone can create problems because around to hear them) don’t make you they have difficulty knowing when to crazy. They keep you from going crazy. chill out, switch activities or tell themThey let you be both the nudger and selves enough is enough. the nudgie, the whipper and the whipSo what’s a person who’s living pee, nudging yourself toward better alone to do? My answer may surprise behaviors, away from behaviors that you! I’m recommending you talk to lead to less desirable outcomes. Whethyourself out loud. But not just with er you’re living alone or with another, one voice. With two. No, I’m not advoconstructive internal dialogues help cating a multiple personality disorder. you move forward in the very best way! I ’ m a dvo c at i n g h av i n g d i a l o g u e s between the different parts of you until you come to a satisfactory conclu- Linda Sapadin, Ph.D., psychologist, coach and author specializes in helping sion. people overcome procrastination and Imagine this constructive dialogue for a debilitating anxiety and fear. Contact slacker: her at DrSapadin@aol.com. Visit her “Damn, I only have one clean under- websites www.BeatProcrastinationwear in my drawer.” Coach.com and www.PsychWisdom.com. “Yup, you’re right; you gotta do the

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Soccer pop-pop and Noah’s Arc I’ve always been a good sport , but never, ever a natural (or even unnatural) athlete. As a k9d I may have had athlete’s foot, but never boasted the foot (or arm) of an athlete. Even as a parent, I could only (accurately) announce that my children already exceeded my athletic prowess the day they learned to walk. Indeed my four kids (and wife) between them, eventually excelled in basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, flag football, dodgeball, volleyball, tennis, swimming, running, boogieboarding, ice skating, skateboarding and even rugby. Meanwhile, I pursued the “contact” sports of chess, debating and politics. Actually, in high school, I did, briefly, (try to) play soccer, having previously only challenged my sister to a game where I would “sock her.” Living in Manhattan, we practiced in Central Park where we trained by running through the park which, in on the 1960s, helped us outrun the muggers. (Itself a sports of sorts). Eventually, I was kicked off (pun intended) the team for allowing a 200-pound-plus monster to get around rather than through my 101pound frame and score three (or maybe it was four) times. Anyway, that was it for me and soccer until this past year when our 10-year-old grandson, Noah, emerged as a soccer star and invited me to watch him and his team play. From the sidelines (so close to the field that I spent most of the game praying the ball wouldn’t come near me) I sat in a beach chair (from which getting up was yet another sport unto itself) along with his parents, his siblings, Eliana and Ezra, his nana and his Waldman grandparents. We were joined by a variety of parents (and grandparents) many of whom, based on the directions, instructions, orders, commands, guidance and directives hurled onto the field, must have been either a retired soccer coach or a Marine drill sergeant. Anyway, the kids joyfully

ignored the advice, as their reams with such p.c. names as Rockets, Dragons, Earthyquake and Hurricane, took the field with enthusiasm. Our Noah’s team was called Force, which I at first thought meant all members were “forced” to join, but I soon learned that each boy and girl loved being part of the team and loved playing the game. I watched as Noah learned sportsmanship, including caring for, and about, injured players on both team. I Watched him develop confidence and an increasingly positive self-image. Whether, successfully playing defense or offense or being a goalie (and wearing the converted green goalie gloves) he was clearly learning trust in his teammates, faith in himself, self-reliance and self-control. With every game, he was demonstrating an understanding of teamwork and oLdman the courage to run with the ball and charge ahead. He was mastering the skill of strategy and decision-making; of knowing when to pass and when to shoot, when to kick and when to throw; and experiencing the thrill of being the star as well as the satisfaction of letting the next guy (or gal) shine. Watching him race back and forth was watching a little boy being transformed into a young man; watching someone realize that he was part of an effort bigger than himself as others relied on him to share his individuality with the group as the group worked collectively to highlight his individuality. Yup, on that soccer field, our Noah was not only learning, he was teaching: teaching that team sports played right, is more than playing, it’s a serious lesson in character development and good choices, and that all that running towards a goal is part of achieving the greater goal of making great kids into great people.

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Islanders pay homage to veterans with Chair of Honor By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The much-anticipated opening of UBS Arena will take place this Saturday night when the New York Islanders host the Calgary Flames. On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Islanders coowner Jon Ledecky hosted a dozen United States veterans for a tour of the team’s new home and also unveiled a “Chair of Honor” on the main concourse. It will remain empty to honor those that are Prisoners of War or Missing in Action and symbolizes there will always be a place for them at UBS Arena awaiting their safe return. The Chair of Honor will

also serve as a remembrance of those who have fallen in service of our country. “We want to make sure at UBS Arena that we are always remembering veterans as well as current servicemembers who serve our country with such valor, determination and patriotism,” Ledecky said. Another guest of Ledecky’s on Veterans Day was NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal, who formally announced his Big Chicken brand will make its New Yorkarea debut at the arena. O’Neal was joined by Donald Rosner, owner of Huntingtonbased Blue Line Deli & Bagels, which collaborated with Big Chicken on a specialty sandwich for the arena.

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Bethany Congregational Church is hosting its annual Christmas Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 100 Main St., East Rockaway. Call (516) 599-5768 for more information. Tables full of new gift items, including raffles; jewelry; toys; vintage collectibles; homemade dog biscuits; gift baskets; live wreaths; home baked goodies. Masks required. No vendors please.

VFW Thrift Shop in East Rockaway Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350 in East Rockaway has launched its Veterans’ Thrift Shop. The post is at 164 Main St. Due to the pandemic, the store’s schedule varies, but members are trying to open daily, including Sundays. For thrift shop information and hall rentals, call the post at (516) 887-8170, and ask for Pat, Gary, Tony or Gene.

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A Thanksgiving food drive to benefit Long Island families need is ongoing until Nov. 19. Suggested donations include turkeys, canned goods, instant potatoes and other sides and fixings. The drive is being hosted by Assemblywoman Judy Griffin. Donations can be dropped off at Griffin’s district office, 74 N. Village Ave., Rockville Centre. For more information, call (516) 361-8216, or emails griffinj@nyassembly.gov.aa

The East Rockaway mayor and village board will host its next meeting at 7 p.m. at 376 Atlantic Ave.. Vist villageofeastrockaway.net or call (516) 8876300 for more information.

Monday, Dec. 13 Lynbrook Village Board Meeting

Flag Disposal in East Rockaway When a flag is worn, tattered, ripped or soiled beyond repair, it is no longer fit to serve as a symbol of our country and should be retired and disposed of properly. There are worn flag depository’s located at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3350, 164 Main St, American Legion Post 958, 71 Main St. and Village Hall, 376 Atlantic Ave., all in East Rockaway.

Thursday, Nov. 18 Krafty Kids The East Rockaway Library hosts stories and a craft in-person at the library for kids in kindergarten through third grade at 4 p.m. Children who are not vaccinated are required to wear masks. For more information, call (516) 599-1664 or visit eastrockawaylibrary.org.

Chi Gong Join Marianna Farina at the LynbrookPublic Library for Chi Gong at 10:30 a.m. Chi Gong is an ancient Chinese meditative practice which uses slow graceful movements and breathing techniques to enhance the immune system, promote relaxation, and

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Kiwanis fundraises ‘fore’ a good cause The Lynbrook High School Key Club became the first sponsor of SCO Family of Services’ 2022 Madonna Heights Golf Classic. The Key Club donated $3,000 in support of the annual event to help address the physical, emotional and social needs for women and girls who have suffered trauma. The Golf Classic is set for June 6, 2022, at Woodside Club in Muttontown. reestablish balance and harmony of the mind, body and spirit. For more information, call (516) 599-8630 or visit lynbrooklibrary.org.

Tuesday, Nov. 23 East Rockaway Board of Education The East Rockaway Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7 p.m. at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School, 443 Ocean Ave. Live stream recordings will be posted at eastrockawayschools.org.

Nursery Rhyme Story Time

The East Rockaway Library hosts nursery rhyme story time at 10:30 a.m. for for children 10 weeks to prewalkers with a caregiver. The event will be inperson at the library, and will also be offered at the same time on Nov. 30. For more information, call (516) 5991664 or visit eastrockawaylibrary.org.

holiday spirit with stories and songs and design your own shopping bag to celebrate Shop Local Saturday! For more information, call (516) 5998630 or visit lynbrooklibrary.org.

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The Lynbrook Board of Education will host its next meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Lynbrook High School, 9 Union Ave., Lynbrook. Virtual meetings can be found at lynbrookschools.org.

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A Thanksgiving food drive is ongoing through Nov. 19. East Rockaway offers many ways to dispose of tattered American flags. The East Rockaway school board meets on Nov. 23. the Lynbrook Public Library offers a holiday storytime on Nov. 27. The Lynbrook school board meets on Dec. 1.

The Lynbrook mayor and village board of trustees will host its next meeting at Village Hall, 1 Columbus Drive, at 7 p.m. It will also be streamed virtually. Visit lynbrookvillage.net or call (516) 599-8300 for more information.

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Ryu’s, Vincent’s Pizza receive chamber honor merce, which includes donating food for events and to those in need, hosting outings and helping others. Carusone’s family has been a stalwart of Lynbrook for decades. His father, grandfather and uncle opened up Jack’s Pizzeria in downtown Lynbrook in 1962, and his father later established Vincent’s Pizza in 1972. After going through the Lynbrook public school system, Carusone attended La Salle Military Academy in Oakdale and earned a degree in marketing and business management from St. John’s University before eventually taking over Vincent’s. He and his wife, Nicole, opened a Carvel in Lynbrook in 2003. They have two children, Joseph and Luca. Carusone could not be reached for comment at press time, but when he was an honoree at the Lynbrook Mayor’s Golf Outing in 2017, he spoke about how much the village meant to him. “I’m very happy with being in Lynbrook and being one of the restaurateurs,” he said at the time. “I’m very honored to be a person that is involved in the community for so many years.”

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RYU’S MARTIAL ARTS owner Kyung Wan Ryu, left, and Vincent’s Pizza owner Joseph Carusone were recently honored by the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce.

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business sponsors a Lynbrook Little League team each year, donates memberships for school fundraisers and gives free lessons to Boy and Girl Scout members. Additionally, Ryu’s students march in the village’s Memorial Day parade each May. During the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Ryu’s had to close, but the staff prepared curriculum videos and posted them on a closed Facebook group for reference so members could stay active from home. The business then began offering Zoom classes, with instructors teaching students from their homes. “It was difficult to keep the kids motivated for the entire three months while we were closed, but we did pretty well,” Kim said. “We were very happy to be back in person in July, even though we had very limited classes due to social distancing.” Carusone’s business has been a part of the Lynbrook community since 1978, and he is a secondgeneration owner. The eatery offers pizza and Italian food, and the Carusone family is also active in the community as part of the Lynbrook Chamber of Com-

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BETHANY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH will not hold its 11th annual Thanksgiving dinner this year because of the coronavirus pandemic. Volunteers will, however, deliver meals to those in need and have them ready for pickup at the church. Above, attendees at the 2019 event.

Villages help provide food to those in need was pleased to be able to offer a free meal, though he hoped it could be in person next year. “We’re a church, and this is part of what we do,” he said. “I’m grateful to Barbara and Doug for spearheading this event and to the volunteers who will also spend their holiday helping.” The deliveries were made possible by food and cash donations from Bethany parishioners, Barbara said. The packages will include a traditional Thanksgiving dinner comprising turkey, gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, baked sweet potatoes, corn, carrots, green beans an stuffing. There will also be pumpkin pie and cornbread for dessert, and students who attend the church’s Sunday school have prepared bags of cookies. “It’s just amazing to me how many calls we’re getting,” Barbara said, “but it’s also sad because that just goes to show how many people are in need.” The church first hosted a sit-down Thanksgiving event for the community in 2010, and has done so each year for those who need a hot meal. Barbara said she anticipates this Thanksgiving to be similar to others in many respects. She plans to wake up early and begin preparing the to-go meals with her family and volun-

teers, and then she will coordinate dropping them off at people’s homes. Those in need of a meal can contact Bethany’s office at (516) 599-5768 before Nov. 24. “It’s a great feeling because Bethany, for a small church, a small congregation, we really put a lot of effort into helping others,” Barbara said, “and this is just one of many events that we’re able to offer, and it’s nice to know that people know that others care about them and that they’re willing to take their own time away from maybe their family or maybe just relaxing at home and they’re willing to volunteer and provide a real good meal.” Lynbrook has also gotten into the spirit of giving in preparation for the holiday. The Lynbrook Community Chest recently made a sizable food donation to the Our Lady Of Peace Parish Social Ministry Food Pantry to provide meals for Thanksgiving, Lynbrook Village Trustee Laura Ryder said. Local Girl Scouts and students in the Lynbrook Student Government Association also helped organize food collections. “At this time, the Lynbrook Cares Committee is running a food drive for the OLP food pantry to help carry it through Thanksgiving and Christmas,” she said. “We have dropped off two car loads within the last week and will be dropping more off this week and delivering food to those who have reached out.”

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Volunteers Colleen Kelleher, left, Collin Fitzgerald and Kelsey Ambrosio donated food to Our Lady of Peace’s pantry in Lynbrook.

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The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce held its annual promotion of its Veterans’ Discount Program and Shop Locally campaign with County Clerk Maureen O’Connell on Nov. 10 at Evolve Gym in East Meadow. Veterans and families of deceased veterans are eligible to benefit from the program when they bring their discharge papers to the county clerk’s office to be entered into its data base. They receive a county discount card, good year-round, to participate in the discount program, which also benefits local small businesses. The Council of Chambers works with the clerk’s office to encourage small businesses to take part in the veterans discount program. Last week’s news conference was intended, in part, to raise awareness of a “shop-local” program, which more than a hundred small businesses are participating in, many of which are struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic. The list of participating businesses increases each year, including restaurants, retail stores, attorneys and auto body shops, among others. Discounts vary from 5 to 20 percent. Vision Long Island President Eric Alexander said veterans are a key d e m o g r ap h i c fo r t h e d ow n t ow n s because they are often involved in community projects, and small businesses give to the projects. “My dad was a World War II veteran who also served his community and downtown,” Alexander said. “I don’t know a group that is more loyal to small businesses than our veterans.” Fifteen years ago, Julie Marchesella, of West Islip, a past president of the Council of Chambers, worked with O’Connell to encourage veterans to record their discharge papers at the clerk’s office.

Ve t e r a n s n e e d t h e i r d i s ch a r g e papers to be eligible for any number of programs. Marchesella experienced firsthand their importance. Seeking a full military funeral for her father when he died, she could not find his discharge papers, making him ineligible. It broke her heart, she said, that the American “flag could not be raised for” him. O’Connell said it’s common that discharge papers go missing, which could have consequences. “The papers have important information on it like the veteran’s Social Security number, their date of birth and parents’ names,” O’Connell explained. “I was having a heart attack seeing files filled with discharge papers. It is a thief ’s dream to find one of these cabinets.” Frank Camarano, of East Meadow, president of the Nassau Council of Chambers, said the discount program is a great help to veterans and businesses, but it does need to be promoted more. “The county and Vision Long Island have the resources to advertise in the media,” he said, “and on social media too, like Facebook, Instagram and maybe even on the radio.” Alexander said Vision Long Island has 25,000 people on its email list, and he plans to send out information about the veterans discount and shop-local programs. “I don’t normally take the discount,” said Butch Kmicos, a Bellmore American Legion member, “but it’s a good idea for those who need it.” Ralph Esposito, director of the Nassau County Veterans Service Agency, called the discount program “phenomenal,” noting that a growing number of veterans are in need, as evidenced by an increased number who are making use of the veterans mart at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow for food.

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E.R. student artist takes top prize in contest East Rockaway High School junior Natalie Hayes was honored on Nov. 7 for her artwork. Hayes’s piece was selected for inclusion in the Art Guild’s 2021 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit and Competition, at which she earned first place.

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Courtesy East Rockaw ay School District; compiled by Mike Smollins

EAST ROCKAWAY HIGH School junior Natalie Hayes was honored for her art work on Nov. 7.

NEW YORK ELKS Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook recently hosted a pancake breakfast to support veterans.

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HAYES EARNED FIRST place in the Art Guild’s 2021 Nassau County High School Student Juried Exhibit and Competition.

The officers and members of New York Elks Lodge No. 1 in Lynbrook recently hosted a pancake and French toast breakfast ahead of Veterans Day. The lodge has a long standing history of supporting servicemen and women and about 100 people participated in the event, which is held on the first Sunday in November each year. The Elks collect donations for veterans year round, and the lodge gathered $1,600 from sales during the breakfast, donations and from selling special placemats for the occasions. Exalted Ruler Lisa Moldovan, who is the lodge’s veterans chairperson, helped organize the event along with U.S. Navy

veteran and lodge member Frank Hunt, who collected donations at the door during the event. Louis Mohr Jr., Michael Boiler, Peter Roach, John Nuzzi and Jean Hunt also volunteered their time for the cause. Sylvia Wasner, Louis Anderson, Mark Suparich, Amy and Paul Schneller and Al Hoffman also helped. All food for the event was donated, including the pancake batter, which was provided by the Oceanside IHOP. The Lynbrook board of trustees and Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito also attended the event. Courtesy New York Elks Lodge No. 1; compiled by Mike Smollins

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to hit the ground running on Jan. 1.” That is the date when Blakeman, of Atlantic Beach, will be sworn in for a Town of Hempstead Councilman four-year term. Bruce Blakeman, a Republican, retained He was serving his second term as a his Election Night lead over Democratic town councilman when he was tapped Nassau County Executive Laura Curran by the county GOP to challenge Curran. after all absentee ballots Blakeman, a lawyer, has also were counted on Nov. 15, finserved in the Nassau County ishing with a 2,150-vote lead. Legislature, for which he “I’m very grateful to the was presiding officer, and as voters of Nassau County to a Port Authority commishave confidence in me to do sioner. the job,” Blakeman said. “I Blakeman ran on a plan just received a very gracious to cut taxes by more than phone call from Laura Cur$128 million and said that he ran congratulating me and will return budget surpluses saying that she will help to the residents each year, with the transition. That while paring spending and Bruce Blakeman was very classy. She is very reducing the county’s debt. talented, and it won’t be the He said he would hire qualilast we hear of Laura Curran.” fied professionals to run the Assessment Blakeman said he heard county resi- Department and “create a new, fair sysdents complaints about crime, the prop- tem.” Blakeman also pledged to support erty-tax reassessment and taxes, and the Nassau County Police Department those were the issues that drove his and ensure that officers are properly campaign. “I was very confident. I trained and equipped to protect county wouldn’t run if I didn’t think I had a residents. He said he would not mandate pretty good handle on the mood of the the Covid-19 vaccine for county workers. county,” he said. “I’m concentrating on “My focus is doing a good job for all the transition, which is a huge job. I the residents of the county,” Blakeman started on it. I wasn’t waiting and look said.

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THE LYNBROOK SCHOOL board provided updates on various projects in the district at its Nov. 10 meeting.

The Lynbrook Public Schools Facilities Committee met twice this month about renovation proposals that may be coming to the district. The price for the new turf field at North Middle School, which was approved by residents last year, increased, leading to an expansion of plans. In addition to the field, the committee plans to propose improvements to the courtyard and the renovation of one classroom at NMS. The committee proposed restructuring the parking lot at Marion Street to a design with safety in mind. New lights and the replacement of the carpet at the turf field at Marion Street were also discussed. Those projects would appear on the budget ballot in May and carry no additional cost to taxpayers, as the funding is allotted from the district’s capital reserves. Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Dr. Gerard Beleckas provided an update on the American Rescue Plan, for which a new grant application is being made. During the past year, the district was awarded several new grants by the federal and state governments. To view the plans as they unfold, or to contribute suggestions, visit the State and Federal Funding Plan page on the district’s website. In addition, work on the high school auditorium should be completed in time for spring performances. The next major project will be a renovation to the school’s library. The board said that plans for the Waverly Park tennis court project will be sent to the state in the near future. Lynbrook players will be able to practice and play at school, allowing them to be self-contained. The courts may also feature pickleball lines. Courtesy Lynbrook Public Schools; compiled by Mike Smollins

ERHS students ‘CANstruct’ a winner The East Rockaway High School CANstruction team donated more than 1,700 cans in a double award-winning build at the CANstruction Long Island build at RXR Plaza in Uniondale. During a 12-hour period, the team was asked to construct a sculpture out of cans that would lift the spirits of those in need, raise public awareness to hunger on Long Island and fill the shelves of local food banks. Competing against other schools on Long Island, the builds were judged in a variety of categories and then open to the public for viewing

with the cost of admission being a can of food. The East Rockaway team’s piece titled, “TIME to End Hunger,” won Best CANfiguration (structural integrity) and Most CANtabulous (juror’s favorite). The build with the most donated cans receives the CANstruction Long Island People’s Choice Award (fan favorite). You can also vote for your favorite build by visiting bit.ly/3HpP1tF. Courtesy East Rockaway School District; compiled by Mike Smollins

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VALLEY STREAM RENTAL 155 Gibson Blvd, 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large Fin Bsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg.Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14...$3,250 Per Month Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429

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o the relief of many in the political world, the 2021 elections are behind us. Whether your candidate won or lost, our mailboxes will no longer be stuffed with attack brochures, and we can be happy that the robo calls have ended. But if you think the strategizing and mischief is over, you are mistaken. During the coming months and most of 2022, legislative bodies all over America will be participating in a process called redistricting. Every 10 years, upon the completion of the federal JERRY census, legislatures at every level KREMER begin drawing the maps that will decide who will represent you in Congress and at the state and local level for the next 10 years. The redrawing of local maps is generally ignored by the public, and the only way you find out about it is when you enter the voting booth and find that your favorite elected official no longer represents you.

Is the redistricting a fair process? Generally not. In some states, the maps are drawn under the supervision of an independent commission, and every effort is made to see that districts are balanced and no incumbent is given an unfair advantage. But, generally, partisans whose goal is to hold on to power or increase it draw the maps. That practice is known as gerrymandering, and it is intended to give one party an unfair advantage. Gerrymandering will play a major role in deciding who will control the next Congress, and possibly many future Congresses until 2030. Some states have already finished drawing their maps, and are in court defending their machinations. Others, including New York, are in the midst of the map-making process. Because the current census left our state short of the required number of voters per district, New York will lose one member of the House of Representatives in the 2023 Congress. While no one knows now what New York’s congressional districts will look

like, it’s a sure bet that our state will play a pivotal role in determining whether the Democrats maintain control of Congress — while, at the same time, a number of Republican incumbents will likely face the possibility of primary contests, and potential extinction. I don’t claim to be an expert, but I know from personal experience what redistricting can do to your political career. Back in the 1970s, the State Legislature was controlled by the Republicans. As a Democrat, I expected the worst, and those fears came true. My district, most of which was in the middle of Nassau County, running from Long Beach to East Rockaway, was combined with the Five Towns, which was represented by the late Eli Wager, a fellow Democrat. That deliberate drawing of the lines led to a bitter primary battle with a colleague and friend. Only one of us could survive a primary, and I was fortunate to win that battle, and went on to become a member of the Albany power structure as chairman of the Assembly’s Ways and Means

know from personal experience what redistricting can do to your career.

Committee. Happily, Wager went on to enjoy a successful career as a Nassau County Supreme Court justice — but we learned how nasty redistricting can be. No community is exempt from the district map-makers. Following the 2010 census, the County Legislature redrew its maps and cut the Five Towns in half. One portion of the community is now attached to the Elmont area, and the balance remains with the Long Beach area. Because map-making is kept under wraps, there isn’t much the average citizen can do about this legislative sleight of hand. There are usually public hearings before a final map is unveiled but they aren’t well publicized, and the party in power isn’t going to broadcast the new lines. Redistricting has been a dirty word for as long as I’ve been on this planet, and nothing in the years to come will make it any easier to accept. 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.

Sticks and stones — words can never harm me

ou cannot burn a book in 2021. You can burn the paper and the ink and the cardboard, but in our world of e-books, you cannot ever kill the words and ideas that an author created. That makes the news of last week’s book burning threat in Virginia both an empty gesture and a symbolic but devastating embrace of censorship. It says, we are the thought police. We will decide what your children can read. We are here to destroy the ideas we do not want them to see RANDI and hear. KREISS We have always struggled with censorship and book banning in this country, but this next step, to set fire to books we don’t approve of, is an homage to the Nazis and every authoritarian regime that tries to suppress freedom. Last week, the Spotsylvania County school board in Virginia advocated for burning certain books. According to the Free Lance-Star newspaper, in a unanimous vote, the school staff would decide which books were “objectionable.” Rabih Abuismail and Kirk Twigg, two board members, suggested burning the books

that have been removed. “I think we should throw those books in a fire,” Abuismail reportedly said. Two years ago in this space, I wrote, “We can almost hear the crisp curling of burning pages in the dangerous rhetoric coming from President Donald Trump. His people aren’t burning books yet, but it could happen. When authoritarian leaders consolidate power, they always kill ideas first.” Book burning is a cliché of dictatorial control. It didn’t begin with the Nazis, although they did it better than most, with the burning of tens of thousands of books under the leadership of the German Student Union in the 1930s. The burned books were deemed dangerous because of antiNazi ideas. Authoritarian censorship starts by discrediting legitimate news sources and reliable reporting. From ancient Alexandria to the decade-long Chinese Cultural Revolution, throughout all modern wars, to the bonfires of rare manuscripts by Isis in Mosul in 2015, ashes are all that remain of millions of irreplaceable works. Book burnings are fueled by ignorance, and fear is the accelerant. Historically, book bans foreshadow other fires to come; therefore, it is more important than

ever to stand up for intellectual freedom. Trump loyalists, proliferating in our communities, call out opposing ideologies as unpatriotic or treasonous, just as their leader targeted the press as “enemies” of America. Trump’s rants and actions triggered a fire alarm, and now the flames are rising from places like Virginia. In Texas, the governor has ordered school officials to review schoolbooks for “pornography and other obscene content.” He did not define pornography or obscenity. In my own life, books have been the oxygen, the food and light that helped me grow as a human being. When I was an eighth-grade English teacher in Hewlett in 1970, a parent on Open School Night stood up and publicly protested my teaching of “The Diary of Anne Frank” because it mentions menstruation. We discussed his concerns privately, and he eventually saw the merits of the book. That process, of goodwill and a respectful exchange of opposing ideas, seems to have given way to rancor and vitriol. A civilized society doesn’t burn books. We talk about them. My grandson is reading “The Things They Carried,” by Tim O’Brien, in sophomore English. It is brutal, violent, deeply disturbing and abso-

ot every book is appropriate for every reader, but burning them? I don’t think so.

lutely essential for an understanding of war and the legacy of trauma. Great books disturb the field. When school boards and parents and teachers disagree, I say put down the matches and begin a conversation. The more distressing question is, how do we move forward as an intellectually free democracy when a school board and the parents and the community agree to ban or burn books they deem inappropriate? That would be a dark place indeed. Over the years, many books have been banned in the U.S., for reasons ranging from sexually explicit material to homosexual material to challenging religious ideas to depictions of racism, nudity, Marxism, drugs and alcohol and Satanism. Don’t read me wrong: Not every book is appropriate for every reader, especially children; however, no book should be banned. Burning? I don’t think so. The book the Virginia school board wants to burn is “Beloved,” by Toni Morrison, perhaps the most profound and moving novel about slavery in America. How do we push back at the knownothing, anti-intellectual yahoos lighting the pyres? We read. And we talk. And we comfort ourselves with the knowledge that in our e-book world, paper books may go up in smoke, but the ideas will float in the digital clouds forever. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Covid is still raging — get your shot ASAP

et’s stop equating the coronavirus with the flu, please. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that the flu kills, on average, 36,000 people a year. Right now, not yet two years after Covid19 swept across the planet, it is still killing more than a thousand people a day in the U.S. From Nov. 7 to 13, an average of 1,128 people died in America per day. If the death toll were to continue at that rate, one year from now, another 412,000 people would have succumbed to this disease. The virus has already killed 762,000 Americans. We mustn’t forget these horrible and horrifying statistics. It seems of late that we have, however. We’re so eager to

carry on with our normal lives that we forget this disease is still raging across this country, and around the world. We’re now seeing Covid-19 cases rapidly tick up across Western Europe. A rising rate on the other side of the Atlantic has thus far been a precursor of things to come here in the U.S. This past week, we saw the infection rate rise across Long Island and New York state. As of press time, it stood at nearly 3 percent statewide. That’s lower than it was earlier in the fall, but still significantly higher than it was in June, when we saw a lull in new cases and the rate dropped to less than 1 percent. No one can force anyone to take a vaccine, but understand this: We will only overcome this pandemic through their widespread use. The stubborn reluc-

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L.I.’s future solar users are getting a raw deal

ew York is headed in the wrong direction on solar power. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, which is charge of the state’s solar programs, is offering special funding to help homeowners offset the cost of a new fee on rooftop solar installations charged by local power companies — but it’s for upstate solar users, not Long Islanders. Isn’t the state supposed to be encouraging solar, according to the ambitious plans laid out by Andrew Cuomo, when he was governor, to drastically reduce the state’s carbon footprint? What gives? NYSERDA officials say the agency has no jurisdiction over the Long Island Power Authority’s solar power plan, and thus cannot offer a financial offset here, according to Newsday. The “transition” fee, as it’s being called, is expected to amount to $5 to $10 a month, starting in January, on solar systems installed after Jan. 1. In 2019, Cuomo signed the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. The state now aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 85 percent by 2050, with 100 percent zero-emission electricity production by 2040. Rooftop solar figures centrally into the state’s plans. So, why are local power companies like LIPA charging a fee on new solar installations? It’s not entirely clear. World leaders convened in recent weeks in Glasgow, Scotland, to hash out a new climate agreement that, among

other measures, seeks to reduce the release of methane gas from any number of sources and the use of coal as a major fuel source to produce electricity. The world, as the summit made clear, is racing toward potential climate disaster, and swift action is required. The clearly unfair treatment of Long Island’s future solar users stands to

potentially slow the spread of a technology that would only help New York meet its climate goals and obligations. LIPA shouldn’t impose any fee on new solar users. At the same time, it seems, NYSERDA is abandoning its obligation to Long Island electric customers. It really should step in and step up here.

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recently joined five Long Island high school students for a visit to the Joseph Lloyd Manor in Lloyd Harbor, the 18th-century site where many enslaved people of African descent lived. The visit yielded a fascinating discussion with significant implications for education on Long Island. The five diverse students are part of ERASE Racism’s Student Task Force, a student-led initiative that advances racial and socioeconomic equity on issues that impact their ELAINE everyday lives. The students GROSS came from four school districts in Nassau and Suffolk counties. The visit was part of a series of similar events happening across the country called Teach the Truth Day of Action. What was initially so striking to me was that none of the students knew that slavery had existed on Long Island. They were surprised that they had not learned such a notable historical fact in school. The extent to which the history of actions detrimental to people of color

has been left out of history books was underscored by this year’s 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, which destroyed 35 blocks of a renowned Black community and killed as many as 300 Black people. As the History Channel stated, “The riot reflected terribly on the city and subsequently wasn’t included in history books or newspapers for decades.” A survey conducted by The Oklahoman this year found that the vast majority of Oklahomans learned about the massacre outside of school. There is a growing national debate about the extent to which school curricula should address the less-than-noble aspects of American history, especially as they relate to the experiences of people of color. On one side of the debate is New York state, whose Education Department has taken substantial steps to recognize diversity, equity and inclusion in curricula. In 2018, the state published a framework for culturally responsive curricula, on which I had been asked to comment while it was in draft form. The framework supports local districts in creating curricula that elevate historically marginalized voices, affirm diverse identities, perspectives and cultures, assure

rigor and foster independent learning. This past April, the State Education Department issued a second document, “The NYS Board of Regents Framework on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in New York’s Schools: A Call to Action.” In May, it approved a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Framework and Policy Statement, which requires all school districts to develop and implement diversity, equity and inclusion policies. On the other side of the issue, eight states have passed legislation — and another 20 are considering it — that directs educators to avoid teaching about the role of racism and oppression in American history. Much of the passed and proposed legislation contains vague language that allows for a student — or a parent — to state that he or she experienced “discomfort” with the discussion of race and for a teacher to be deemed guilty without much recourse. How, after all, could the teacher prove that the student did not feel discomfort? New Hampshire’s House Bill 2 explicitly forbids a teacher to state that an individual might be “inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously.” This stands in opposi-

egislators focus on protecting students from the reality of American history.

This Thanksgiving, give what you can

to get to work and school and keep their homes his Thanksgiving is shaping up to be one of warm this winter. It’s frustrating, because there is the most difficult in a long time for many so much pressure this time of year to spend on gifts Long Island families who were adversely and fancy meals, so add the stress of advertisers affected by the economic calamity brought bombarding us with messages of how we must proon by the pandemic. vide this big, fancy holiday meal. And First, there were record job losses, yet, at our food bank we are hearing layoffs, reduced work hours and, in more and more about families who some cases, voluntary job losses know that it just won’t happen without because of child/family care issues. To support from Long Island’s network of make matters worse, we now have supfood pantries supported by Island Harply-chain issues, labor shortages and vest, along with its direct-distribution rising costs for food and other goods programs to our neighbors in need. that amplify the hardship for many peoYet despite the adversity, there ple who continue to struggle. remains optimism and a sturdy beacon Last year, food prices rose about 4 hope on Long Island’s horizon. On percent when few could afford that kind RANDI SHUBIN of the other side of the struggles so many of an increase. This price hikes were are facing are the generous friends who far above the rate of inflation. EssenDRESNER want to help us as we distribute more tials like meat, poultry, fish and eggs than 16,000 holiday meal packages to rose even higher, and are predicted to families in the weeks ahead. And we are continue increasing in cost. Price so grateful for their generosity. spikes are driven mainly by supply-chain instabiliIf we can successfully distribute all those meals ty, labor shortages, gasoline price increases and clithis year, imagine the smiles on the faces and mate-change issues. warmth in the hearts of 16,000 families that will In the end, what does this mean for the average have the opportunity to sit together and enjoy person raising a family on Long Island? It’s frightsomething that many of us take for granted. ening, actually, and adds more stress to an already difficult time for far too many people. Families hoping for a good, healthy holiday-style Randi Shubin Dresner is president and CEO of Island Harvest, one of Long Island’s largest food classic meal must find the money to somehow put banks. that turkey dinner on the table, keep gas in the car

tion to the current consensus of scientific research on how racism operates. These legislative efforts are focused on protecting students from the reality of American history, as if they could not handle the truth. But in my experience working with hundreds of Long Island high school students, they relish the opportunity to explore race and its implications for America’s past, present and future. As a white student who was with me at Joseph Lloyd Manor wrote, “Our past consists of more than just heroes . . . Not allowing us to discuss and explore ‘sensitive topics’ avoids essential conversations. Developing a safe learning environment is impossible if accurate information is restricted.” As this national debate unfolds, it is vital to hear from America’s students. Those whom I talk to aren’t looking to be protected from the truth, but rather are eager to explore it. They know that they will inherit a world in which race remains an inescapable reality. They are not looking for comfort. They are eager for a thorough understanding of diverse perspectives that will be essential to their success in the workplace. Why should education deprive them of that? Elaine Gross author is president of the civil rights organization ERASE Racism.

LETTERS An expert has issues with the East Side Access project To the Editor: The letter to the editor, “East Side Access is a year from completion” (Nov. 4-10), omitted critical facts. Since 2001, costs for the Long Island Rail Road’s East Side Access project have grown from $3.5 billion to $11.2 billion today. This does not include $4 billion more for “readiness projects” carried off line from the official project budget. The opening service date slipped from 2009 to December 2022. In our post-Covid-19 world, 60,000 new LIRR riders in December 2022 remains doubtful. Riders saving 40 minutes would depend on how long it took to exit the train, and how many blocks they walk to transfer to a subway or bus before reaching a final destination. Travel time from Jamaica to Grand Central Terminal was 27 minutes versus 20 minutes to Penn Station. The subway from Penn Station one stop to Times Square transferring to the 42nd Street Shuttle arriving in GCT is seven minutes or less. Many will continue telecommuting from home, part or full-time. There will be fewer face-to-face meetings and conferences, with increased use of teleconferences. Manhattan-based corporations continue downsizing. Others are relocating employees to suburban offices closer to home. LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

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