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ERHS hit by Covid-19 outbreak required to quarantine as we simply do not have the staff to accommodate their learning East Rockaway Junior-Senior needs,” Ruiz wrote. “With a High School pivoted to remote reduced number of students in learning through the New Year attendance at the Junior-Senior after a “high numHigh School, it will b e r o f p o s i t ive b e d i f f i c u l t fo r C ov i d - 1 9 c a s e s ” teachers to proceed were reported at the with typical school, according to instruction given a letter from Superthe high number of intendent Lisa Ruiz. students who will Both elementary be absent. T his schools remained action will allow for open for in-person a continuity of classes. instruction, and Ruiz wrote last teachers will be betweek that over two ter able to stay on days, 20 students track with the preand three staf f scribed cur ricumembers tested lum.” positive, resulting The decision was in 100 students met with mixed quarantining, repreactions from resenting 20 percent LISA RUIZ s o m e re s i d e n t s. of the student body. Superintendent, Randi BeckerOfficials instituted O’Moore, who has a remote lear ning East Rockaway child at the high from Dec. 15 to 22. school, said she Winter recess began Dec. 23, believed the district has done after the Herald went to press, “an incredible job” in keeping and students were expected to children safe. return to in-person classes Jan. “I’m glad they went virtual 3. during this time of increased “This decision was made as it Covid cases,” she said. “Our will be impossible to properly educate all students who are CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com
Courtesy St. Raymond’s CYO
Santa’s got game The man in red visited the St. Raymond’s CYO basketball camp last Saturday to give out presents to the boys and girls in kindergarten and first and second grades who take part in the program.
AG files suit against Shake A Paw Customers allege business sold sick dogs that died By MIKE SMOLLINS msmollins@liherald.com
After years of customers alleging that Shake a Paw stores in Lynbrook and Hicksville sold them sick puppies that eventually died, and following rallies against the businesses, the New York state attorney general’s office has filed suit against the establishments. Shake a Paw — at both of its locations — sold dogs that came from puppy mills while telling customers they were from legitimate breeders, alleged a lawsuit filed in Nassau County Supreme Court by Attorney General Letitia James’s office Dec. 16. Many of the puppies had
serious illnesses, including pneumonia, breathing problems, infections and congenital defects, and several had parasites, according to the suit. Customers allege that certain issues were kept hidden from them, and the stores are accused of doctoring health certificates, advertising healthy dogs for sale and lying about the breeds, according to the filing. “When New Yorkers purchased puppies from Shake A Paw, they did not expect to bring home dogs in such heartbreaking and horrifying conditions,” James said in a statement. “Today, we are holding Shake A Paw accountable for their unlawful and inhumane actions
by filing a lawsuit to permanently ban the company from selling puppies any longer, as well as to recoup what consumers paid. Animal mistreatment is despicable and will not be tolerated.” When a Herald reporter called to seek comment about the suit Monday, a Shake a Paw employee hung up, and further requests for comment from the storeowner were not returned directly at press time. Richard Hamburger, a lawyer representing Shake A Paw, emailed the Herald a statement on behalf of the business, denying all allegations, noting that the businesses are cooperating CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
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his action will allow for a continuity of instruction, and teachers will be better able to stay on track with the prescribed curriculum.