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Malverne Chamber has a new leader serving as a trustee in 2018, before rising to Chamber vice president a year later. Maria Casini has climbed to She created the chamber logo the summit. After serving as in 2017 and has since worked to president of the Malver ne increase publicity surrounding Chamber of Commerce for the Chamber happenings — both past three years, the through social 20-year village resimedia posts and at dent is now board chamber events. For chairwoman, sucthe past five years, ceeding Kathi MonCasini has helped roe. boost the good repu“I’m honored and tation of the Chamexcited to build on ber, she said, and Kathi Monroe’s and curating each of the the current board’s organization’s annusuccesses,” Casini al Art Walks. said. “We have done “I expect that a lot as a Chamber ElIzABEtH Maria will do an through this chal- KRUll excellent job leading lenging time.” She our organization,” Co-owner, was sworn in Feb. 8. Monroe said. “Her “As Chairman,” Charles Krull & Son technical skills will Monroe wrote in a Plumbing help us to continue text message, “I to grow and improve intend to help Maria as an organization, with the transition to her new particularly in getting our mesrole and continue to do all I can sage out to members and the to keep our organization strong public.” and vital.” Casini plans to highlight difCasini is a graphic designer ferent members on the Chamand branding expert who owns ber’s website and social media Visual Fuel Design, a global pages as well as at monthly Malbranding company that offers verne village board meetings airgraphic design services. She ing on local television. joined the Chamber when she Elizabeth Krull, the Chamopened her business in 2016, Continued on page 16
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WESt HEMPStEAD JUNIoR Fire Department member Elizabeth Poirot climbed a ladder last month to the top of a trailer to simulate a response in a fire or another type of emergency.
Juniors fire program offers young volunteers a head start By lISA MARGARIA lmargaria@liherald.com
T h e We s t H e m p s t e a d Junior Fire Department offers young people 12 to 17 an opportunity to train in fire, rescue and emergency situations and provide them a better understanding of the risk and responsibilities of the fire service. Fire Department volunteer Richard Gresser coordinates the junior program that meets twice a month — on the
first Sunday morning and the third Wednesday evening — the West Hempstead firehouse. “We train them in every aspect of firefighting [and] E.M.S. capabilities that we would a normal person who would join at 18 as a fullfledged firefighter,” Chief Andrew Brohm said, adding that the department recently lowered the age to join the regular department to 17, that age group can also remain part of the junior program.
“They get the same exact training just without the degree of danger to it — no active fire, no active smoke.” Junior members receive orientation and handle fire hoses, stair chair lifts, airpaks, fire trucks, ambulances, air lifting bags, stokes baskets, ladders, stretchers and more. Gresser and nearly 10 other junior program advisers volunteer their time to set up mock-operations for the Continued on page 11
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W.H. man needs kidney transplant, stays positive because the fistula could not be used until it healed. Michele described the day-to-day pain When kidney disease spread through of this reality for Eric. his family, pushing Eric Peluso to become “It’s a big struggle emotionally,” she the head of his household at 17 years old, said, calling the situation “a big nuisance” he and his wife Michele hoped the disease that leads to “lots of trauma in the body.” would never reach Eric. Recently, Eric has also developed sympA lifelong resident of West Hempstead, toms similar to restless leg syndrome, Eric, who has lived with kidney disease for experiencing sudden jolts during sleep, nearly two decades now, requires a kidney caused by the chemical imbalances creattransplant. He began dialysis treatment on ed by dialysis treatment. Dec. 8 of last year. Michele described Eric as a person who Before his struggle began, kidney dis- loves his family and said that his threeease touched the lives of Eric and his wife year-old niece and four-month-old nephew for decades prior. Eric’s mother, Rose, suf- are his motivation. fered from kidney failure shortly after Eric “They’re his world… He wants to be was born. She was placed on dialysis for healthy enough to see them grow through about a year and a half and the stages of life,” said received a kidney transplant Michele, who is diabetic and in 1984. Eric’s brother also suftherefore not a viable donor. fered from kidney failure in “A kidney donor can make the early 2000s, and his moththat dream become a reality,” er’s kidney failed again she added. around the same time. While securing a kidney “We’ve lived our life with donation is challenging norit,” Michele said. “To see Eric mally, Michele said the Covidgo through this, to see him suf19 pandemic has made the fer… I never thought it would search even harder. “We get happen to him, it’s heartbreakwhy people are afraid to ing,” she added. d o n at e, ” M i ch e l e s a i d , Although Eric’s brother, Michele acknowledging that many Thomas, underwent a successpeople are afraid to undergo Peluso ful kidney transplant, his surgery in a hospital amid the mother died in 2008 at the age pandemic. “This knocks out of 57 due to kidney and heart complica- half of the donor population,” she said, tions. Eric’s father died at 72 of liver can- explaining the frustrating circumstance. cer in 2020. Michele’s father, who struggled Michele said that she is hoping a living with kidney disease and other illnesses, kidney donor will come forward to help died almost seven years ago. Eric. A donation of this kind would speed Despite being placed on the kidney up Eric’s recovery and prolong his life. donor waiting list at NYU Langone Hospi- Dialysis, on the other hand, she called a tal in Manhattan during June 2021, Eric “non-long-term approach.” was, up until that point, able to focus largePrior to working his current job as a ly on diet and exercise as a way to mitigate U.S.P.S. mail carrier, Eric earned a number his kidney disease. of degrees and worked in various jobs. He Late last year, however, Eric’s kidneys especially enjoyed teaching, Michele said. failed, and his health has worsened. CurEric student-taught and worked as a rently, he receives dialysis treatment three substitute teacher in various subjects at times per week for three and a half hours. schools spanning between West HempEric’s health has been adequate during the stead, East Meadow and Smithtown in Sufnew year, Michele said. Although he has folk County. “He always enjoyed teachbad days, she said, his body seems to be ing… he’s really touched the lives of little adapting well to dialysis. “He’s mentally kids,” Michele said, adding that he develand physically strong,” she added. oped a reputation among students as the Eric and Michele met in 2006, long teacher whose classes were necessary to before his struggles with kidney disease. take. The couple met at a block party run by Today, he enjoys cooking shows, doing Michele, who was 19; Eric was 23. crossword puzzles, watching game shows Michele’s brother introduced her to Eric’s such as Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, brother. Her parents encouraged Eric that reading John Grisham novels, and occanight to help Michele distribute a 50/50 raf- sionally the Bible – “to renew my faith in fle to people at the block party. The pair God,” Eric said. He said he also enjoys lisexchanged AOL screen names. They spoke tening to others and offering his own for a year and then began a relationship. advice. “I try to keep busy,” he said. On top of this, the show “Impractical Years later, Michele has witnessed Jokers” helps him laugh. “It helps him get Eric’s struggles firsthand. In December, Eric underwent a fistula his mind off of everything,” Michele said. Eric said gratitude helps him each day. procedure, a connection that joins an artery and a vein under the skin in the “We all have problems, but it could be arm, allowing it to receive needles used for worse,” he said. When he isn’t enjoying his hobbies, dialysis treatment. But the procedure was performed incorrectly, leading his arm to Eric is doing whatever he can to help his grow too swollen. Eric was rushed into community. “Eric is the kind of person who always emergency surgery to create a port in his neck to allow for dialysis treatment, tries to help other people,” Michele said,
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Michele, eRic’s wife, said he hopes to witness his niece and nephew “grow through the stages of life.” adding that he likes to test himself to see how many of his neighbors’ lawns he can clear during a blizzard with his snowblower. “He’s given so much to the community; let’s give back to him now,” Michele said, adding she hopes and prays a live donor will come forward to help Eric.
“It will save him,” she said of Eric receiving a kidney transplant. “If someone wants to be a hero, he’d have a normal, healthy life.” Those interested in becoming a kidney donor for Peluso can call the NYU Langone Transplant Institute at (212) 263-3621.
Marando re-elected as F.S. water commissioner Joseph Marando was re-elected as the West Hempstead District Water Commissioner, according to a statement released by the Nassau Suffolk Water Commissioners’ Association on Feb. 9. Marando and 20 other NSWCA water commissioners are “collectively responsible for maintaining and providing the highest standards of water quality, supply and distribu t i o n t o m o re t h a n Joseph 620,000 consumers” across Long Island, the organization said. “The West Hempstead Water District has delivered a reliable, safe and high-quality water supply to the residents, businesses and schools of the community since 1926,” according to a statement from the water district’s
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website. The water district spans approximately two square miles, including a majority of West Hempstead, all of Garden City South and a large portion of Franklin Square, serving over 32,000 people. According to the organization’s website, West Hempstead Water District water is pumped from 11 wells drilled into the Magothy Aquifer beneath Long Island. Additionally, the district maintains over Marando 125 miles of water mains, and its three storage tanks have a total storage capacity of 3.1 million gallons and maintain over 125 miles of water main. Marando was re-elected to serve a three-year term, beginning last month and ending Dec. 2024.
Less mask muffling is a positive step adurkin@liherald.com
Gov. Kathy Hochul lifted a state mandate requiring a mask or proof of vaccination to enter indoor public places, including restaurants, stores, gyms, theaters and offices. The dramatic drop in Covid-19 indicators like positive test results and hospitalization data over recent weeks amid the omicron surge led Hochul to end the mandate, she said at a press conference on Feb. 9.. The mandate required businesses to ask customers for proof of vaccination or for them to wear masks indoors, except when eating or drinking. The emergency temporary measure was put in place two months ago, and was set to expire Feb. 10. Local counties, cities and businesses will still have the individual discretion to mandate masking or proof of vaccination, but it will not be required any longer. “I think it’s a positive step, and believe [the governor] wouldn’t have done so, unless she felt it was the right decision for the public,” Anne Stampfel, Co-owner, Malverne Cinema and Art Center wrote in an email. “Hopefully we just continue to improve spiritually and financially. I will just be happy that I will be able to hear people properly now; very muffled under a mask!” Mask requirements continue in locations such as health care facilities, nursing homes, jails, transportation systems,
homeless shelters and schools, or places considered a risk for high-transmission. The move was seen by some as a major step toward returning to some sense of normalcy as the Covid-19 pandemic enters its third year, though some medical experts said it was premature. Hochul cautioned that she might reimpose a mandate if Covid-19 indicators jump again. The recent winter Covid-19 surge, fueled by the highly contagious omicron variant, has loosened its hold on New York, with daily cases dropping to around 4,000 from a peak of about 90,000 on Jan. 7. While the omicron variant proved to cause less severe illness than prior variants, the massive number of infections resulted in thousands of Covid-related hospitalizations. Small businesses and chambers of commerce endorsed the lifting of the mask mandate in downtowns across Nassau, while some haven’t noticed much of a difference at all: pre-mandate or now. “The local government officials were not enforcing the mandate,” Chrisi Moutopoulos, the lead trainer at F45 Training in West Hempstead said. “We allowed our members and employees to choose whether they wanted to wear masks; some still are and some never did. It was business as usual [for the most part.]” Moutopoulos also said the gym limited class capacity over the past few weeks to allow for more space between the mem-
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Snowed-In Day festivities at Chestnut Street School Chestnut Street School Kindergarteners recently got in the spirit of the winter season during Snowed-In Day. Students in each class crafted their own snowmen and competed against each other during an educational snowball fight using paper balls. Each of the snowballs featured a sight word for students to build their vocabulary.
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of the day, and all topics that arise. Have a topic you’d like to discuss? Join the conversation and share it with the group. Registrants will receive a copy of Sandy’s book, “7 Keys to Love.” Registration is required with an email address. A class link will be emailed to participants. Register online at the library’s website, https://www. whplibrary.org/.
Movie showing Join the Malverne Public Library between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for the library’s second showing of the movie “Respect.” The movie highlights the true story of Aretha Franklin and shows the music icon’s journey to find her voice and to become the “Queen of Soul”. The movie is rated PG- 13 and runs for 145 mins. English subtitles will be featured. Masks and distancing are encouraged and recommended. For more information, contact Catherine Wellikoff at (516) 599-0750 or via email at cwellikoff@nassaulibrary.org.
Tai Chi Join West Hempstead Public Library and Eddie Hug between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for a virtual tai chi class. For more information about how to properly fill out a check to register for this class or to register online, visit the library’s website online at https:// www.whplibrary.org/.
Gentle Chair Yoga with Juliana Gentle chair yoga classes with Malverne Public Library instructor Juliana begin Feb. 8. And end March 1. Each class will be held between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Juliana presents all levels of yoga by adapting poses for your safety and physical fitness. All four classes cost $16 in exact cash, to be paid at registration. You will need to fill out a waiver form at registration that the library will keep on file for future classes. Please note that this is a popular class, and the library has limited space due to Covid distancing and the physical distance needed for yoga practice. We also require masks for the safety of all. Contact Catherine Wellikoff at (516) 5990750 or via email at cwellikoff@nassaulibrary.org for more information or to register. Masks and distancing will be in effect for the safety of all.
Friday, Feb. 18 Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers with Miss Victoria Join West Hempstead Public Library and Miss Victoria between 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. in the community room for stories and songs! Registration began on Feb. 11 at 9 a.m.If the class is full, please add your child to the waitlist. If we have enough children, another class will be added following the first. Registration will begin on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 9 a.m.
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Enjoy a day at the movies at the W.H. public library After months of being closed during the early stage of the coronavirus pandemic, the Malverne Cinema reopened during Oct. 2020. Join the West Hempstead Public Library for a showing of a family movie on Thursday, Feb. 24 between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 22 Simply Stronger Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Marilyn Bunger between 9:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. for another installment of Bunger’s virtual exercise and strength training class via Zoom. Registration is required. The class is held weekly and gives you access to Marilyn’s recorded videos 24/7 for 13 sessions from October to December and costs $30. Your registration will not be approved until payment is received. Once your payment is received, you will be sent a link to join the class. Please make your check payable to WHPL and mail to West Hempstead Public Library. Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/.
Basic Everyday Spanish Vocabulary Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Piedad Ramirez for a virtual class between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on basic, everyday Spanish vocabulary. Contact Piedad Ramirez at (516) 4816591 X 11 or via email at canaria@ whplibrary.org.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 Yoga with Joe Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Joe Cilmi between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. for a yoga class via Zoom. Registration is required. This class costs $30 and is weekly and gives you access to 12 of Joe’s recorded videos 24/7. Your registration will NOT be approved until payment is received. Once your payment is received, you will be sent a link to join the class. Please make your
check payable to WHPL and mail to West Hempstead Public Library Attn: Programs, 500 Hempstead Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552. Include on the check: Your name, address, phone number and the name of the class. Register online at the library’s website, https://www.whplibrary.org/.
Virtual Conversation Circle Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Sandy Hindren for a virtual conversation circle between 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Chat with friends and neighbors as those who attend pose questions or topics and give everyone a chance to respond. Attendees learn from each other, share experiences and wisdom, and clarify goals and values. The conversations aim to foster deeper knowledge and understanding as we talk about money, improving society, medical issues, any concerns
Join the West Hempstead Public Library and Piedad Ramirez for a virtual intermediate Spanish class between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Contact Piedad Ramirez at (516) 481-6591 X 11 or via email at canaria@whplibrary.
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Anne Stampfel and Henry Stampfel have co-owned the Malverne Cinema since 1990. The West End Tavern was located on the eastern point of Hempstead Tpke. and Front Street. In 1943, the tavern in W.H. was decorated to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Hempstead. When Malverne celebrated its 25th anniversary, NY’s governor lauded its governance. In 1976, Malverne residents raised $17,000 for Billy McNally, a local boy who was injured.
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FrOM LEFT, LYNBrOOk’S Isabella Sanchez, Hempstead’s Meraxis Altamirano, Freeport’s Isis person Jouissance, Long Beach’s Isabella Silvestri, Locust Valley’s Danielle Jauregui, Plainview’s Emma Kimmel, Massapequa’s Alyssa Papasodero and West Hempstead’s Brooke Friedman display their respective school uniforms. By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Are you ready for some spring football? Eight high schools in Nassau County will compete in girls flag football beginning this April thanks to the support of the New York Jets and Nike. In recognition of the 36th annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day, the Jets and Nike announced Feb. 1 the expansion of their Flag Football League to over 40 teams between New York and New Jersey. Freeport, Hempstead, Locust Valley, Long Beach, Lynbrook, Massapequa, Plainview and West Hempstead comprise the list of Nassau teams. The plan is for a regular season consisting of anywhere between six and eight games, followed by playoff semifinals, county finals and a Long Island championship. “I’m really excited for the opportunity for our female students to be part of this new sport offering of flag football,” Section VIII Executive Director Pat Pizzarelli said. “I want to thank the New York Jets for their support.”
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Beyond funding and equipment, each participating school will receive uniforms from the Jets and Nike from their Girls Flag Football line of apparel. As part of the announcement, one player from each new team was a guest at MetLife Stadium and treated to a surprise uniform reveal in the Jets locker room. “The expansion of our Girls Flag Football League brings us one step closer to our goal of having the sport adopted as an official varsity sport in both New York and New Jersey in order to continue providing young women with the opportunity to grow and excel on the field and in their daily lives,” said Jesse Linder, the Jets’ President of Community Relations. No guest was more surprised than Long Beach junior Isabella Silvestri, who heard her name called as the winner of a Super Bowl trip drawing. She attended the RamsBengals matchup in Los Angeles. “I was extremely honored to represent my school and to win the Super Bowl drawing was just unbelievable,” she said. There’s plenty of buzz in Freeport based on an interest meeting held in October. “We had 50 girls show up so that was
pretty exciting,” said Athletic Director Jonathan Bloom. Lynbrook, official sign-ups are expected to be held in a few weeks, Athletic Director Joe Martillotti said. The likeliest site for home games is Marion Street Elementary. “There seems to be a pretty good level of interest,” he said. “We still have to wait for a coach to be approved by the school board and dot some I’s and cross some T’s, but it’s moving forward.” Long Beach Athletic Director Arnold Epstein said: “Anytime you can offer new opportunities to kids, it’s a good thing. We definitely have girls who are interested in football and we will offer the student-athletes who play another spring sport the flexibility to also join flag football if they want.” West Hempstead has held two meetings so far regarding the sport kicking off. Athletic Director Chris Mistretta said 19 attended the first meeting and 23 were at the follow-up. “It’s a great idea,” he said. Games will be 7 on 7 and played on a 40-by-80-yard field. Pizzarelli said a schedule is in the works and will be released sometime in the coming weeks.
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continued from front page young people to have hands-on experiences. “When we come down here and we talk about ‘we’re going to use the ladder truck’ they get excited,” he said about the juniors. “They love it.” Money for department equipment is partially allocated to the junior program. During mock-operations, they dress from head-to-toe in their own, real deal, firegear. “This department has invested quite a sum of money into this program,” Gresser said. “Their gear is just one step below our firefighting gear, only because it [regular gear] is too heavy for them to wear.” Juniors also have their own lockers and dressing area, and the department set aside a truck for them for training. “It just shows the seriousness that we take into the program,” he added. Created in January 2020, the junior program now has four of its graduates — Daniel Clark, Keith Kolansky and Chris Siantro, 17, and Melissa Brohm, 18, all relatives of department members— in the regular fire department. Chief Brohm said the program accelerates the learning curve as they wade through the standard probationary program for firefighters. “It’s also one of the few programs for the kids from middle school on that has a
graduate level, advancement,” Brohm said, noting that the junior fire program can “transition into something larger or broader once you turn 18,” and that children “age out of ” other extracurriculars like PAL or girl/boy scouts. “In this you’re not really aging out, you’re just transitioning.” Kids join for many reasons, said Gresser, whether they’re curious, the program seems like a fun extracurricular, college credit, or volunteer opportunity, or they have a real interest in joining the department when they turn 17. “I just wanted a little head start to get into the fire department, said junior member Steven Poirot, 15, who said he plans to join the regular department when he turns 17, noting that the junior program is a good experience until then. “It’s really fun,” he added. Poirot’s father, Jonathan, a West Hempstead Fire Department medic and firefighter agreed that the junior program is valuable because it teaches skills such as CPR. “If we don’t have volunteers on the Island, we really don’t have a fire service, so it’s good to get them interested when they’re young,” Jonathan said. “They learn exactly what we do, and it’s a smooth transition from the junior fire department to the actual fire department.”
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Rozlyn RodRiguez, a sophomore at West Hempstead High School, was selected for the Into the Light Photography Show hosted by the Art Guild in Manhasset for her photo, “School Hope.”
Photo by W.H. student selected for exhibition A photo taken by Rozlyn Rodriguez, a sophomore at West Hempstead School, was selected for the Into the Light Photography Show hosted by the Art Guild in Manhasset. “Whether in color or in black and white, this show encourages the use of
light to engage the viewer in a story of brighter visions,” the West Hempstead school district said in a statement. Rodriguez’s photograph, titled “School Hope,” will be on display during the exhibition, which is being held between Feb. 13 and March 5.
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hile the summer camp industry took a hit in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Statista reported the 2021 season surpassed 2017’s market size and was close to the 2018 numbers. It seems summer camps are here to stay, despite the pandemic nearing its two-year mark in the U.S. For families eager for a return to normalcy, that’s good news. We have all settled in to the “new normal” — or the “next normal” as some are defining it now — with the understanding that Covid still plays a featured role in summer planning, but not the main focus. Summer 2022 will feel fresh, with camps being less restrictive and travel camps being able to offer more locations. Families can experience these programs with not only new excitement, but a fresh mindset. Consider these new trends: √ Zoom fairs where directors present their programs. √ Two-week career focused programs that offer students the chance to have hands on experiences in specific career areas. √ Two-week options at many traditional camps for firstyear campers. √ Many more options for those families more comfortable staying closer to home. √ Some summer programs will continue to offer online experiences for students. √ Most overnight camps and summer trips for middle and high school students will require campers and all staff to be fully vaccinated. Camp Makes A Comeback “Too much screen time over the past decade and its residual effects on young people have been exacerbated by the pandemic response of ‘educating by isolating,’ says Andy Pritikin, owner/director of Liberty Lake Day Camp and past president of the American Camp Association, NY/NJ. “After 15 months of semi-seclusion, missed social opportunities, and frayed friendships, young people were acting out: antisocial behaviors, fights, emotional breakdowns, defiance, anxiety, and depression. Summer camps, however, offered an oasis of sorts — a reset, an antidote, a social-emotional vaccine. Campers, staff, and even school teachers had a magical and energizing experience being outside, socializing, playing, and interacting again.” According to Pritkin, The past two summers affirmed unequivocally that there’s no better place for children and young adults to learn and regain their social and
emotional equilibrium than at summer camp. Here’s what he and what the camp industry has observed: Kids bounce back. Kids are resilient. They roll with the punches, learn from their mistakes, and when the bar is set high, with the right encouragement — they rise to the occasion. Kids naturally make friends. As thousands of new campers arrived at camps, camp staff were amazed to see how they were drawn towards one another; quickly building friendships, with their saved up love and empathy. Kids love being outdoors. Always have. But after being forced indoors for so long, kids cared less about the bugs, the dirt and mud, the liquid sunshine, and even the heat. And there’s more good news, according to Pritikin. “Parents who never went to camp, and never sent their children to camp before, have reassessed the summer camp cost/benefit analysis and are flooding American Camp Association accredited camps with registrations like never before. The pandemic has suddenly made summer camp as important as it should be. So if you’re interested in camp for your kids this summer, don’t delay — because many of the best camps out there have already started waiting lists.” Embrace Summer Camp But Ccarefully Still, choosing a summer camp is not always so easy, and can be especially tricky as we continue to manage the pandemic. Ask children if they want to go to camp. Everyone is experiencing some measure of pandemic-related burnout, and that includes kids. Kids may be sick of wearing masks at school all day and, even if they have loved camp in the past, may not be looking forward to wearing masks at camp this summer, if that is required. Others might may see camp as a way to fully return to "normal." Either way, solicit kids’ input and let them know their feelings matter regardless of which side of the fence they’re on. Be clear about safety protocols. When researching summer camps, make sure you and your child understand the safety protocols each camp will have in place. Will masks be mandatory for both campers and staff? How much direct interaction will campers have with each other? Have staff members been vaccinated? What measures are being taken to keep kids safe? Camps have detailed protocols and will share those protocols with parents upon request. Above photo: Selecting a summer camp can feel a lot like you're trying to pick a college for your child.
Millions of children attend summer camp each year. For most, it's a fun and rewarding experience full of challenges and excitement. In addition to physical and athletic activities, kids learn about independence, cooperation, competition and teamwork. They also learn that they can survive away from home. For many kids summer camp is also a time of significant emotional growth, development and transition. Parents often note that their children come home seeming older or more mature than before they left. Nurturing Human Value The camp community excels in providing an experiential education that results in self-respect and appreciation for human value. All of the outcomes — self-identity, self-worth, self-esteem, leadership, and self-respect — build personal competencies. Explore talents: Camps help young people explore their unique interests and talents. Under an organized, yet often easygoing, camp schedule, kids can dabble in sports, arts and crafts, leadership, community support, and so many other activities that may not be fully available to them elsewhere. Promote physical activity: Lots of camps build their itineraries around physical activities that takes place outdoors. Campers may spend their time swimming, running, hiking, playing sports, climbing, and so much more. Regular physical activity has many health benefits and can set a foundation for healthy habits as an adult. Gain confidence: Day and sleepaway camps offer campers the opportunity to get comfortable in their own skin. Camps can foster activities in selfesteem by removing the academic measures of success and fill in with noncompetitive opportunities to succeed. Campers learn independence and decision-making skills. Try new things: Camp gives children the chance to try new things, whether that’s learning to cook, exploring new environments or embracing a new sport or leisure activity. Opening oneself up to new opportunities can build character and prove enlightening for children. Make new friends: Camp is a
great place to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Campers flood in from areas near and far. This provides kids with a chance to expand their social circles beyond their immediate neighborhoods and schools. Finding The Best Fit Although most children are excited about going to summer camp, for some, it can be a scary or anxiety provoking experience. In general, parents should not push or force kids to go to camp if they feel frightened or uncomfortable. Choose a camp that is suited to your child's personality, temperament and interests. If your child likes music, art or horseback riding, it makes sense to pick a camp with strengths in that area. At the same time, there is nothing wrong with encouraging kids to try new things or to have a variety of experiences. In general, it is best not to force kids to do things at camp that they really dislike or simply cannot do. Repeated negative experiences can have a significant effect on a child's self-esteem. Involve your child in choosing the camp. Review brochures, videos and websites together. Ask for the names of other families you and your child can talk to about the camp. Don't push kids to go to a residential camp at too early an age. The "right" age will vary from child to child. Some kids are "ready" for "sleep away" camp at five or six, while others would not even consider the idea at 14 or 15. If a child doesn't seem ready for a full summer away, consider a camp that has one-month sessions. It may be an easier transition and a more positive experience. Help children keep in touch with friends from summer camp. Plan times for them to get together with kids who live nearby. For friends who live at a distance, letters, phone calls and e-mail can help them maintain contact during the school year.
Above photo: Most kids will enjoy camp and look forward to returning year after year. Careful camp selection, preparation and planning can increase the likelihood of a positive experience.
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Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and other Republican elected officials endorsed Lee Zeldin for the gubernatorial race on Feb. 10 at the Nassau County GOP Headquarters in Westbury. Zeldin, 42, a Republican from Shirley, is currently a four-term congressman representing New York’s 1st district. He announced that he was running for governor last April. “We had to nominate somebody that could win,” Blakeman said, adding that Zeldin has the principles, values, experience, energy and passion to be a great governor. “[He] appeals to a wide range of residents in New York State. ... Across the board, he is somebody who will represent all of the people of the state of New York and not just special interests.” The current state bail reform laws, defundingf the police, Covid-19 restrictions, Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul’s single-family zoning proposal and congestion pricing were the top reasons for backing Zeldin, the officials said. “One of the most important functions of government is to protect our citizens,” Rich Nicollelo, the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislature said. “New York needs a governor that understands that.” If elected, Zeldin would be the first Republican governor since George Pataki who served from 1995 to 2007. Zeldin had a law practice in Smithtown which he opened in 2008 until he was elected to the New York State Senate in 2010 representing New York’s 3rd Senate District. Zeldin said that it is important in this state to have “more local control and less Hochul control,” and said that if elected “we are not going to waste any time, all Covid mandates end on day one.”
He was born in East Meadow at Nassau University Medical Center and stated that “there has never been a governor in the state of New York with as many Nassau connections” as him. Repealing cashless bail, fully funding the police and the possibility of removing Alvin Bragg as the New York County (Manhattan) District Attorney, are on Zeldin’s agenda, should he be elecvted. The newly elected Bragg received a substantial amount of backlash oh nis initial leninency policy for prosecuting certain cerimes. Since then he clarified his stance. Zeldine spoke about letting parents know that they “do not relinquish their right to be incharge of their child’s upbringing,” and making sure all children regardless of race, ethnicity and wealth have access to a quality education. He specifically mentioned not “advancing divisive curriculums in schools,” such as critical race theory. “We should be teaching kids more civics where they are learning about everything that is great about America,” Zeldin said. “Rather than trying to pit them against each other.” Zeldin is up against Democrats Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Lt. governor who succeedded Andrew Cuomo when he resigned last year, Rep. Tom Suozzi and Jumaane Williams, a New York City public advocate. Other Republicans who are running for governor include: Rob Astorino, the Westchester County Executive, Mike Carpinelli, a sheriff of Lewis County, Derrick Gibson, a former construction and automotive business owner from Forest Hills, Queens and Andrew Giuliani, the son of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and former Trump administration official. The gubernatorial election is Nov. 8.
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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF VILLAGE TREASURER’S SALE FOR TAX LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF MALVERNE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE That pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Real Property Tax Law and the Village Law of the State of New York and pursuant to a resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Village of Malverne, Nassau County, New York adopted at a meeting held on the 2nd day of February, 2022 the undersigned as Treasurer of said Village will sell at public auction in the manner prescribed by law, on the 10th day of March, 2022 at 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon of that day and on succeeding days, in the Courtroom of the Village Hall, 99 Church Street, Malverne, New York, as much of each of the following parcels of real estate upon which Village taxes remain unpaid as will be sufficient to discharge the taxes, interest and charges thereon which may be due at the time of such sale. Such real estate will be sold subject to any unpaid assessment thereon levied by said Village and any unpaid lien purchased and held by said Village, and all liens on property included in this sale and sold subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act. Each purchaser at such tax sale shall pay the amount of his/her bid to the Village Treasurer within ten (10) days after the sale, and upon such payment the Treasurer shall give to the purchaser a certificate in writing describing the real property purchase and the sum paid therefore. THE NAME(S) OF THE OWNER(S) SHOWN ON THIS LIST MAY NOT NECESSARILY BE THE NAME(S) OF THE PERSON(S) OWNING THE PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THIS ADVERTISMENT. SUCH NAME(S) HAVE BEEN TAKEN FROM THE 2020/2021 ASSESSMENT ROLLS AND MAY DIFFER FROM THE NAMES OF THE OWNERS AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION OF THIS NOTICE. The following is a list of lots, pieces, and parcels of real estate to be sold and the total amount of taxes, interest, and charges thereon. PUBLIC NOTICE OF VILLAGE TREASURER’S SALE FOR TAX LIENS ON REAL PROPERTY IN THE INC. VILLAGE OF MALVERNE, NY FISCAL YEAR 2020/2021 Name/Address NOEL, MAX & NIKITA 88 WOLF AVE MALVERNE, NY 11565 BARRETTA MARCO 80 NORWOOD AVE MALVERNE, NY 11565 DAMIS SHELLA 323 OCEAN AVE MALVERNE, NY 11565 TRANCHINA, MILDRED 16 ATLAS COURT MALVERNE, NY 11565 HSBC BANK, TRUSTEE WELLS FARGO ASSET SECURIT 251 FOSTER AVE MALVERNE, NY 11565 GREENBLATT JACK & RUTH 141 BROADWAY MALVERNE, NY 11565 JAGMOHAN JAILALL FAMILY 84 FRANKLIN AVE MALVERNE, NY 11565 OTTO FAMILY TRUST 217 HEMPSTEAD AVE MALVERNE, NY 11565 MALACHITE HOUSING LLC 120 HANSON PLACE MALVERNE, NY 11565 GRASS STEPHAN LIFE ESTATE GRASS MIRIAM L. 163 WRIGHT AVE MALVERNE, NY 11565 MATTHEW, GEORGE & MAMIE 125 WICKS LANE MALVERNE, NY 11565 KERNOCHAN PROPERTIES, LLC C/O JOSEPH LYNCH 12 CATHY COURT MALVERNE, NY 11565 Inc Village of Malverne Averil Smith, Village Clerk/Treasurer Dated: February 11, 2022 1163513
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www.whufsd.com - click on the Menu tab, scroll down to Transportation. On the Transportation page you will see a letter to parents. In that letter, click on the line “ONLINE TRANSPORTATION FORM”. After you complete all information, click submit on the bottom of the form. If you are a new resident to the District, proof of residency documents needed, can be found on the same page. If you have any questions, call (516) 390-3112 or email Gina Gandolfo at ggandolfo@whufsd.com. 129641 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com
LEGAL NOTICE Dish Wireless is proposing to install new wireless telecommunications antennas on a water tower at 1155 Arlington Avenue, Hempstead, NY 11550. The new facility will consist of the collocation of antennas at an approximate top height of 158ft above ground level on the 178ft water tower. Any interested party wishing to submit comments regarding the potential effects the proposed facility may have on any historic property may do so by sending such comments to: Project 6122001009 - KNU EBI Consulting, 21 B Street,
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LEGAL NOTICE Please take notice, Temple B’nai Israel of Elmont, a religious corporation located at Congregation Shaaray Shalom, 711 Dogwood Avenue, West Hempstead, NY 11552 in the Town of Hempstead, gives notice of its intention to petition the Supreme Court of Nassau County of the State of New York on March 18, 2022, or as soon thereafter as counsel can
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New Chamber president has fresh ideas continued from front page ber’s vice president, said looks forward to partnering with Casini “to bring even more visibility and value to our member businesses.” “Maria has a positive energ y that cannot be matched,” the co-owner of Malverne’s Charles Krull & Son Plumbing said. “She is creative, has fresh new ideas, and is passionate about helping Malverne businesses grow and succeed.” Casini looks forward to welcoming new businesses into town and working with Malverne Mayor Keith CorCourtesy Dan Oppenheimer bett and the village board to support the local business The Malverne ChaMber of Commerce board of directors, chamber trustees, the mayor and village community. As a small busi- trustees at the Feb. 8 installation. ness owner and the former Chamber vice president, Art Walk in June, even picking up $2,250 promoted the event on social media for Casini says she has “seen the challenges from the New York Regrant Program dis- two weeks before posting business promofor businesses first-hand, and has many tributed by the Huntington Arts Council tions as the Art Walk approached. Chamber Champ, the organization’s new ideas to help support” Malverne’s to expand the walk to something “bigger mascot, strolled up and down Hempstead businesses. than ever,” Four days after being sworn in, Casini Avenue, handing out chocolates and Part of Casini’s work as president will include organizing more free events in held the Chamber’s first Gift Certificate cookies. Upcoming events on the Chamber Malverne to attract people to the village Saturday for Valentine’s Day, all to and promote local commerce. She is espe- encourage shopping, eating and purchas- schedule include the March Mingle, April cially anticipating this year’s fifth annual ing services at Chamber businesses. She Bunny Hop, April Spring into Business,
Malverne Chamber of Commerce board of Directors Chairwoman: Kathi Monroe President: Maria Casini 1st Vice President and Corresponding Secretary: Elizabeth Krull Treasurer: Karen Bury
Trustees Kathy Ribaudo Henry Stampfel Jack Sorrentino Leon Sanchez Dio Jackson Dr. Evelyn Heredia
May Family Friday night, May Church Street the Road Less Traveled and more, continuing on into December. Have an opinion on the Malverne Chamber of Commerce? Send a letter to kbloom@liherald.com
Miller to succeed Blakeman on town board by JeFFreY beSSen jbessen@liherald.com
State Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller (R-Atlantic Beach) is expected to be appointed to the Town of Hempstead board as the representative for the Third Councilmanic District succeeding Bruce Blakeman who will became the Nassau County executive on Jan. 1. “It has been an honor for me to be able to serve in the New York State Assembly to help the people in my district and all around the State,” Miller posted on Facebook On Feb. 9. After much soul searching, I have decided to resign from my seat as of this Coming Tuesday.” Miller, a lifelong Atlantic Beach resident, has served the 20th Assembly District for the past five years in that time has
shown that she can work across the aisle and has become an effective elected officials by co-sponsoring bills in Albany with Democrats and advocating for the disabled community, an issue that hits home as she is the parent of a special needs child, her son Oliver. “It is no secret that the reason I ran for the Assembly was because of my experiences as a parent of children with special needs,” Miller posted. “I Melissa wanted to make a difference and represent the most vulnerable people in our society, people who desperately need a voice in government.” She was also at the forefront of advocat-
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be heard, for an order decreeing the dissolution of said Temple B’nai Israel of Elmont, and ordering the distribution of any and all assets belonging to said religious corporation, after providing for the ascertaining and payment of the debts of said corporation and the necessary costs and
expenses of such proceedings of dissolution, shall be transferred and disbursed to and among various religious and/or not-forprofit organizations for their general and/or specific purposes, or for such other purposes as may be just and proper. 129603
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ing for the legalization of medicinal marijuana as Oliver suffers from hundreds of daily seizures due to having suffered a pre-birth stroke. The medically prescribed oil form of marijuana with a low concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC — the compound that gives users a high — could substantially reduce the frequency and severity of the seizures. “COVID has not been easy for anyone, especially those Miller with special needs, many who could not get much of the care that is so vital to their well being, and Oliver was no exception,” Miller wrote on Facebook. “He has regressed and is very frail. I can no longer in good conscience bring him to Albany every week for the next 4 months.” Miller wrote that being a town councilwoman will allow to continue serving the public, while caring for her son. “I do believe in the adage, ‘out of adversity comes opportunity.’ Blakeman in his second stint as a town councilman has been on the board since his appointment in 2015. The Valley Stream native who lives in Atlantic Beach began his political career on the town board in 1993 was elected to the County Legislature and went on to serve as the presiding officer from 1996 to 1999. Blakeman has also served as a commissioner for Port Authority of New York and New Jer-
sey from 2001 to 2009. He had lost a series of elections before winning election and re-election to the town board, and defeating Nassau County Executive Laura Curran this November. “Missy Miller has been a champion for our community in the state assembly, and will continue her great work as a member of the Hempstead town board,” Blakeman said in a statement. “I look forward to working closely with her and the rest of the town board to best serve our shared constituents. Missy has the compassion, Intellect, energy, and drive to make a positive impact on all the residents in the third district.” The Third Councilmanic District consists of Atlantic Beach, East Atlantic Beach, Inwood, Lawrence, Meadowmere Park, North Valley Steam, South Valley Stream, and a portion of Cedarhurst, Elmont, Franklin Square, Malverne, Valley Stream, West Hempstead and Woodmere. With Miller moving to the Hempstead board, a special election must be held to fill the vacant seat as the vacancy happened before April 1. The elected person fills the unexpired term and then can run in the general election for the full two-year term. The 20th A.D. encompasses Atlantic Beach, Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Inwood, Lawrence, Woodmere, Long Beach, Lido Beach, East Rockaway, Island Park, Oceanside and parts of Valley Stream.
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Richner Communications - a rapidly growing multimedia company and publishers of the Herald newspaper group has several administrative job openings: Receptionist (F/T), Accounts Receivable/Billing Collections Clerk Multi-Media Coordinator (Hours Flexible) Qualified candidates are fast learners with good organizational and people skills - entry level ok. Role requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn custom software programs. If you would like to join a communitydriven, fast-paced environment, please send your resume to: careers@liherald.com.
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HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR Richner Communications is looking for a hands-on Human Resources professional to oversee all HR functions on a strategic and tactical level. Exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and expanding Garden City, Long Island media company. This position has a flexible schedule, part-time job share would be considered. Responsibilities: Talent acquisition: Source, screen, and interview potential candidates and manage new employee onboarding Benefits administration: Liaise with brokers, providers and facilitate enrollment and updating of coverage. Manage annual open enrollment and employee benefits review. Administration of 401(k) plan. Employee relations: Provide day- today support and problem resolution in regards to employee concerns, questions and policy issues. Performance management: Coach, counsel and recommend disciplinary actions Compliance: Maintain indepth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risk and ensuring regulatory compliance Payroll: Process biweekly payroll through payroll vendor for population of 150 employees Requirements: Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or HR, or equivalent experience Minimum 5 years HR generalist experience Knowledge of Federal, State & Local regulations governing employment Experience with payroll processing Self-motivated, ability to prioritize and work well under pressure Customer-focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion Excellent oral and written communication and quantitative skills Proficiency with Microsoft Office Qualified candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to: careers@liherald.com.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT/RECEPTIONIST F/T. Previous Experience a Must With Patient Check In, Collecting Copays, Verifying Insurance, Filing, EMR, and Appointment Scheduling. Back Duties Include Taking Vitals, Draw Blood, EKG's and Prep Room For Doctoer. Good Phone and Computer Skills. A Must. Located in Island Park. Call Jim Mgr. 516-670-8800. or Fax Resume to 516-670-8809. email wolfie65@verizon.net.
PRESS-ROOM/WAREHOUSE HELP Long Island Herald has IMMEDIATE openings for a FULL-TIME Pressroom/warehouse helper in Garden City. We are a busy print shop looking for a motivated and reliable individuals to assist in various duties in the shop. Forklift experience is a plus and heavy lifting is required. Hours vary, so flexibility is key. Email resumes or contact info to careers@liherald.com
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think it’s finally time for Nassau County and me to kiss and make up. If you’ve read my columns over the past few years, you know I’m not particularly fond of the government, the infrastructure or the people out here. Four years after moving from my native Queens to East Meadow, I wrote a particularly scathing piece that I now wished I hadn’t. I want to admit now that I was wrong — or at least not in a position to be so judgmental at the time. The gist of the column was that NICK East Meadow — and Nassau CounBuglIoNE ty as a whole — stank. I complained about everything I could think of, from police to schools to sanitation. Growing up, I had been sold on the fact that Nassau County was better than Queens, I wrote at the time. The schools were stronger, the services were better and the streets were safer, I had been told. In the column, I whined that that was complete hogwash and, if I had my dru-
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thers, I’d move back to Queens. At the time, I had only lived in East Meadow for a few years. My kids were young. I was making less money. I was grumpier — although my wife, Jill, would say that I’m still pretty grumpy. No, Nassau County isn’t a utopia. But what county is? A decade after moving here, I am counting my blessings. First off, all four of our kids went to school in-person last year. If we still lived in Queens, they would have mostly learned remotely between September and June. As a teacher at a Queens high school, I see the deleterious effect that extra year of remote learning had on our students. But we largely dodged that in Nassau County. And our schools aren’t just good, they’re great. The other day, my 10-yearold, Adriana, was playing her saxophone for my dad. Impressed with her skill, he asked where she was learning to play. “In school,” I replied. I spent 12 years in parochial and public school in Queens, and after all that, I was able to play maybe a few notes on the recorder. I’ve heard Adriana’s elementary
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school band perform, and I would put them up against any high school band in Queens any day of the week. My 15-year-old stepson, Jake, decided this year that he wants to play football. But if we still lived in Queens, there’d be no guarantee that his school would even have a team. Meanwhile, my 18-year-old stepson, Nicolas, is AllCounty in cross-country, and will likely be All-County in wrestling, too. That’s partly due to the amazing coaching staff and sports programs we have here. If he wrestled on a city team, there’s a chance his coach may not have ever wrestled competitively. Elia, my 8-year-old, is still figuring out what she wants to do. She announced the other day she wanted to try field hockey. I love the fact that I was able to say, “Sure, hon. Whatever you want.” I don’t think they play field hockey in Queens. When I wrote that column that I now regret, I intimated the Nassau County police weren’t making the streets any safer here than the New York Police Department was in Queens. Not true. The cops out here do a great job.
had a lot of complaints in a long-ago column, and much of what I wrote was unfair.
About three years ago, I slipped off my stoop and cut my head pretty badly. Jill called 911. I was amazed at how fast we had two officers in my living room. It’s very reassuring to know there’s always a patrol nearby. While I escaped my life in Queens relatively unscathed, I was mugged at 11 and jumped and beaten up at 15. And those didn’t turn out to be isolated incidents. The high school I went to wasn’t the safest, and I had to be very careful where I ventured. I can count on one hand the number of times I ate lunch in the cafeteria. I probably used the restroom once in four years. Thank God my kids will never have to experience that. I also wrote that the Town of Hempstead sanitation guys often took their time plowing the streets after a snowstorm. But they did an amazing job of handling that blizzard a couple weeks back. I’m still not wild about the pizza in these parts, but I’m not above admitting that a lot of what I wrote in that column years ago was unfair. So, Nassau County, here’s your metaphorical smooch. I hope you’ll forgive me. Nick Buglione is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.
A nation divided by pandemic, or splintered?
arly in the coronavirus pandemic, it was easy to write off as stupid the folks who touted hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin as go-to Covid-19 treatments. Easy because the efficacy of those drugs was refuted by the best virologists in the world. It seemed obvious that people who denied the science of vaccine protection and masking were coming from a place of ignorance. They didn’t know better. As hundreds of RANDI thousands got sick KREISS and died, and the virus spread, many of us hoped people would change their minds and take the vaccine — not just for themselves, but also for the common good. But over these two years, there hasn’t been much of a learning curve. The antivaxxers stood firm. Many of them got Covid. An unthinkable number died. And still, people refuse to believe the simple scientific fact that vaccines keep people safer. When thousands of folks who were double-vaccinated and boosted started getting breakthrough cases of the Omi-
cron variant, that only reinforced the resistance among anti-vaxxers. Over time, some of us liberal-minded opinion writers tried to be less judgmental and more empathic. Maybe we could understand where the doubters were coming from. Many people had justifiable grievances: The rollouts were uneven, or the messaging was sometimes confusing. Fringe groups offered comfort in troubling times. Many of us engaged in intellectual gymnastics, trying to understand, to be patient and more tolerant of the resistance to vaccines and masks. Maybe we could bring the doubters along in time, we thought. We were wrong. We are now more than two years in, with more than 900,000 dead. This is what I know: What we are suffering in America today isn’t a break, it’s a compound fracture. There aren’t two opposing groups tugging at one another. It isn’t just people who get vaccinated and those who won’t. There are multiple splinters in this gaping wound — some sharp, some violent, some groups out for power, and some out for blood. Some people are ignorant: They don’t — or can’t — read the research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And they have lost faith in our gov-
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ernment. Another splinter is people who are not only ignorant about science, but put their faith in a former president and his acolytes. In their reality, the political supersedes all other considerations. MAGA folks think the Biden administration is out to get them. At one point, people were posting notes online urging relatives to go into hospitals and remove their family members who were being treated for Covid. “They are trying to kill us,” one post said. Sadly, many GOP officeholders are willing to traffic in lies to keep power. Then there is the splinter of smart, highly educated people who are shamelessly harnessing the suspicion among millions of our citizens to their own political ends. They know the vaccines work. They know masking protects against infection. But they challenge the necessary mandates. Think Ted Cruz, Ron DeSantis, Kellyanne Conway, Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Lindsey Graham and Mitch McConnell. They are among the most reprehensible of the lot because they know better. Someone like Marjorie Taylor Greene, an anti-masker and a general nut case, is a splinter unto herself. In a recent infa-
hat we're suffering in the U.S. today isn't a break, it's a compound fracture.
mous speech, Greene said that Nancy Pelosi was using secret police in Congress, like the “gazpacho.” She meant “Gestapo,” of course, because she can never resist a Holocaust reference in her crazy accusations. If Donald Trump was and is a cancer in our American culture, then she is his metastasis. There are also splinters of responsible people who understand and support the coronavirus science, but still have reservations about boosters or inoculating little kids. Many are impatient with the slow progress toward even more targeted vaccines and better therapeutics. We forget that the development of the vaccines was an astonishing medical achievement. Everyone is fatigued after two years of isolation and stress. These varied splinters unite to one end: to challenge vaccines and protective masks. The resistance crosses social, educational and cultural lines. The saddest group, I think, is those who are uninformed and vulnerable. They reject the science and the advice of the experts because they are caught in a paralyzing spasm of paranoia and anger. They are being cruelly used by the most heartless group, the super-smart members of the Republican Party who are stepping over dead bodies in a rush toward 2024. Copyright 2022 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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changed that, but many people were simply fed up, as we have witnessed at heated school board meetings across the country, willing to cast the scientific consensus aside and join the rallying cry for “freedom” from covered faces. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman was eager to lead the effort locally, and his clash with Gov. Kathy Hochul’s school mask mandate has wound up in the courts. Meanwhile, as the Omicron variant has waned, other states have begun to loosen mask-wearing restrictions — this time, so many of us hope, for good. Hochul lifted her mask mandate for public places last week. Masks are still required in hospitals, nursing homes and on public transportation, according to the state, but that has only added to the continuing confusion that is an inevitable product of pandemic fatigue. Despite growing cries from parents to unmask their children, to say nothing of political pressure — several Republican members of New York’s congressional delegation sent Hochul a letter demanding she end the school mandate — the governor remains steadfast, following what her
office termed “factual public health data.” She is expected to make a decision on whether to continue requiring masks in schools on March 1. Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Biden’s chief medical adviser, told the Financial Times that in this phase of the pandemic, “decisions will increasingly be made on a local level rather than centrally decided or mandated.” As masks quickly disappear in our area, we should keep in mind that we live in one of the most crowded corners of the country, and those decisions should be guided by common sense — and, yes, science. Given all we’ve learned about how the virus spreads, and how quickly its statistical trends can change direction, abandoning mask-wearing altogether seems to fly in the face of both. Another phrase repeated often over the past two years is “with an abundance of caution.” We caution elected officials to keep the advice of our health experts in mind when making decisions that affect so many lives, especially when it is far from clear that a deadly virus is finished wreaking havoc with them.
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letters It’s leadership, not propaganda, we need To the Editor: It’s 2022, but our government, state and federal, must have read G e o r g e O r we l l ’s “ N i n e t e e n Eighty-Four.” They have taken on the role of Big Brother, telling us what to do, i.e. masks and vaccinations. We are inundated by statistics about Covid, but no one talks about the psychological damage done to all the children wearing masks, especially the preschoolers who have not yet developed language skills. Scientists have predicted damage done to our environment by pollution and stress climate control, but can they predict the long-range effects on children of the Covid vaccinations? We are regarded as a cultured and civilized society, but our elected officials have done a poor job of protecting and upholding our rights. Crime, as well as racial prejudice, is off the charts, and our officials have turned a blind eye and a deaf ear. Shouldn’t they be accountable?
Propaganda is a dangerous weapon, and it’s being used again. Since we are still able to live in a free society, we must speak up. The world looks to the U.S. as a strong, powerful leader. Let’s not be a disappointment. PAT KING Merrick
Where’s the outrage? To the Editor: In the past two weeks we have laid to rest two heroes of the New York Police Department who were murdered in Harlem. Officers Jason Rivera and Wilbert Mora were gunned down by a crazed
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lost my father six years ago. Of the painful dealings I’ve faced in my life up until now, nothing has quite compared to that searing loss. The news of his death had to cross an ocean to reach me. I was in New York. He was in a hospice in Ecuador, battling stomach cancer until his last breath. We never had a proper goodbye. My father’s untimely death has been brought into sharper focus by the departure of another significant man in my life, the Herald Community NewJUan papers’ executive editor, Scott BrinLasso ton. After 28 years here, Scott has moved on to his next adventure, teaching full-time at Hofstra University this spring before beginning a long-term research project. Scott’s hands were full this past year, training and guiding a new crop of young journalists — including me. It’s hard to imagine the editorial team without him. He was not only my boss, but also my mentor. I came to the Herald from Columbia University, with a degree in creative writing and political science. With no journalism training, I banked on the
strength of my writing to get my foot in the door. And Scott took a chance on me, swinging that door wide open. His first order was that I head to the public library for a copy of Carole Rich’s dazzlingly comprehensive “Writing and Reporting the News: A Coaching Method.” It’s a crash course for fledgling journalists on how to report and write the news, and Rich’s fierce clarity on the subject hooked me. I absorbed everything I could from the book, but that was only the beginning. The real work of journalism began as a form of personal transformation: Turning myself into a community reporter in Valley Stream, where I’d never set foot, let alone lived. I did it by talking to people, taking in the scenery, breathing the air, and immersing myself in the issues people care about — and doing it all amid the time crunch of weekly story deadlines. But before I could become an identifiable — and, I hope, trusted — figure in the community, I was the new kid on the block. It was brutal at first. But while I toiled and sweated, slammed against walls, and had doors slam on me, Scott was always my anchor and guiding compass.
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Letters criminal in a situation that the defund-the-police crowd would have wanted to send a social worker into. Six members of the NYPD have been shot so far this year. One was shot execution-style on New Year’s Day, while sleeping in his car in East Harlem after working New Year’s Eve. My question to everyone who climbed aboard the defund-the-police bandwagon is, where is the outrage? How can you possibly muster up outrage for the death of George Floyd, where the crime and punishment were handled swiftly through our court system, and turn a blind eye to what is happening to the brave people of law enforcement? To show how high up the Democratic food chain the disrespect goes, President Biden did not attend the funeral for Rivera, even though he had a planned trip to New York City to speak to Mayor Eric Adams about crime. In my estimation, tough Joe is a coward when it comes to confronting the radical left of his own party. Scores of thou-
Humane, relaxed and easygoing, he helped me navigate the terrain of a profession he’s known most of his adult life. When I faltered or overstepped my bounds, I dusted myself off and got back in the trenches with him. Scott never took his eyes off the story. The story mattered most. I learned by his example. And things got better. I’m not, at least not willfully, looking for paternal substitutes in the men around me. But I couldn’t help but see the similarities to a father-son relationship in the interactions between Scott and me. I couldn’t help thinking of him as approximating — no matter how incidentally or innocuously — a second father. In these times, a son rarely has the chance to get lost in90 90 his dad’s world. And the grimmer fact is that millions of men in America grow up without a father. The quality of father-son bonding also seems to have depreciated. I’m not talking about the everyday guy-bonding stuff, like sitting with Pops on the couch and watching a game. I’m talking about being at his side in the midst of his work — engaging with all your senses in an endeavor the old man treasures or excels in. Sons need those moments to learn how Dad operates
in the arena of life and possibly, hopefully, discover kernels of insight — no matter how small or imperfect — to help them confidently move about in this chaotic and messy world. Especially when Dad is no longer there. That father-son sharing is a priceless gift. I wish I could have spent more time with my father. I think many men have the same wish. But he is gone, and the lessons he learned and the mistakes he made that he shared with me remain treasures to me. There is no second try at fatherhood. There is also great danger, I suspect, in making father figures out of the more experienced, admired and trusted men around us. We risk getting lost in their shadows, modeling ourselves after them instead of forging our own way. Scott Brinton leaves behind a towering volume of exceptional work, the product of a passion for community journalism. He has also, like a true teacher and friend, cultivated a team of journalists who are equipped to carry on the good fight: to articulate truth, to serve the communities we cover, and to see the humanity in the stories we have the privilege of telling. He has been a blessing in my life, and I bid him a fond goodbye and much joy in his next journey. Farewell, Captain. Juan Lasso is the editor of the Valley Stream Herald. Comments about this col-
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sands of people in our country died of fentanyl poisoning last year, from a drug that is made in China and being smuggled through our porous southern border, and no outrage. Children are being killed by stray bullets in our crimeinfested inner cities, and there's no outrage. If you can only muster outrage whenever you can inject race into an equation for political gain, you are the major problem in our great nation. How did that guilt donation to Black Lives Matter work out for you? To the “woke” who are allowing all this carnage to occur while sitting in your safe, secure house/condo/ apartment, I have a message. To p a r a p h r a s e Wi n s t o n Churchill, an appeaser is one who feeds a crocodile, hoping it will eat him last. If you keep pushing to defund the police and allow district attorneys not to prosecute crimes, that crocodile will be knocking down your door. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore
Dashing into the frigid Atlantic, for a good cause — the Long Beach Polar Bear Splash
MALVERNE/WEST HEMPSTEAD HERALD — February 17, 2022
Farewell, Scott Brinton, my captain
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