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He’s ‘a hard act to follow’ Felice Murale, owner of Fel’s Hair Creations, dies at 74 in 1969 by himself with the hope of developing a better life for his family. His parents, Luigi and At his barbershop, Fel’s Hair Rosa, and siblings Lello and Pina Creations, Felice Murale, who followed in 1971. Murale moved was known as Fel, forged rela- from Bay Shore to West Hemptionships with people through- stead in 1979, and immersed himout West Hempstead. self in the communiSince he opened the ty as a longtime shop with his father, member of the West Luigi, in 1974, it has Hempstead Chamber become a fixture in of Commerce. He the community. attended St. Thomas “People say that the Apostle Church he should’ve retired, for several decades. but he never looked Fel and his wife, at his work as a job Rita, were married to him,” said Murafor 51 years, and had le’s niece Vanessa two daughters, Morrison. “He truly Rosanna and MariFelice Murale loved what he did.” anna. Murale died of Concialdi, who Covid-19 on Feb. 9, at age 74. lives in Seaford, described her Another niece, Gabby Concialdi, uncle as a proud Italian-Amerisaid that his death shocked the can, and said he regularly members of his extended family. attended the annual Columbus “We all know how dangerous Day Parade in New York City. Covid is, but my uncle was “Every year, he knew how to get healthy,” Concialdi said. “He was on that camera during the strong, he went to the gym, he Columbus Day parade,” she took his vitamins and he ate recalled. “He was well known by well.” everyone.” Murale, who was born in Beginning in 1993, Murale Naples, Italy, came to Bay Shore Continued on page 2

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GEoRGE BlAttI, A former doctor who was operating out of an abandoned Radio Shack in Franklin Square, was escorted into the Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola on March 4. He was charged in the deaths of five of his patients.

Doctor charged with murder Officials: Five patients overdosed on opioids By MElIssA KoENIG mkoenig@liherald.com

Geraldine Sabatasso was a smoker with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who began seeing Franklin Square-based Dr. George Blatti in 2007 for acute pain she suffered as a result of a neck surgery. He started prescribing her opioids in 2010, and by February 2016, Nassau County prosecutors said, she started complaining of dizziness and shortness of breath, but still,

they allege, Blatti continued to prescribe Sabatasso, of Baldwin, opioids. She died on March 22, 2016, at age 50. Among the other four patients to die under Blatti’s watch were residents of Valley Stream, Hempstead and Floral Park, according to prosecutors. B l at t i p re s cribed the drugs from a number of locat i o n s, a u t h o r i t i e s s a i d , including an old Radio Shack in Franklin Square and the parking lots of a hotel in Rockville Centre, where he

lived at the time, and a nearby fast-food restaurant. Now Blatti, 75, originally from Malverne, faces murder and reckless endangerment charges for overprescribing opioids to Sabatasso and the four other victims, who died between 2016 and 2018, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced on March 4. Blatti was charged with five counts of second-degree murder and 11 counts of reckless endangerment, in Continued on page 4

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hosted a Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian-American celebration of Christmas Eve with fish and other seafood. Even after an 80-hour workweek, Morrison said, her uncle came home excited to prepare a feast for his family. “He’d be outside in the cold, frying all of the fish, the calamari and even a giant octopus,” Morrison, of Rockville Centre, recounted. “He would go to work, then to church, and would come home and host 40 people. When he was done preparing the food, he’d sit at the head of the table and take it all in. He didn’t complain, and he was never stressed about it. For him, it was effortless.” Murale had that same welcoming mentality at his barberVanessa shop, where he offered his cusMorrison tomers free coffee, doughnuts Rockville Centre and bagels. When he was forced to temporarily close because of the coronavirus pandemic, he stayed in touch with all of them. “Fel was a real gentleman, and I enjoyed chatting with him while I got my ears lowered,” said George Motschmann Jr., a longtime regular at Fel’s. “He will be missed.” Concialdi said that her family was astounded by the outpouring of support after her uncle’s death. She noted that many local Facebook groups shared several tributes to him and his family. “It’s reassuring, and it’s comforting to know that they, too, knew him the way we did,” Concialdi said. “He was the same person to everyone he touched. He didn’t even need to be working at this point

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When he Wasn’t at his barbershop, Murale, fifth from left, enjoyed spending time with his family. in his life, but he just loved being around the community and being around people.” An avid traveler, Murale often planned family trips on the spur of the moment to destinations including Puerto Rico, Italy and Turks and Caicos. Concialdi said that he simply enjoyed the company of others, and believed in living life with no regrets. “He inspired me to just try and live a little bit more and to try and let go a little more,” Concialdi said. “He didn’t get to travel on all of the trips that he and my aunt had planned. It was a challenging year, but I’m glad that

he didn’t stop doing what he loved. I hope to touch people in the same way that he did during his life.” While Murale’s family couldn’t be together for the annual Christmas Eve feast, they met virtually for dinner via Zoom — as usual, with Fel seated at the head of the table. “He was always the leader of our family,” Morrison said. “He’ll be a hard act to follow for sure.” Murale is survived by his wife and daughters, Rosanna Murale-Giliberti (Anthony) and Marianna Sicignano (Mike); his brother and sister; and four grandchildren.

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Polls will be open for the Village of Malverne election on March 16. Heading the campaign for the Independent Party is Deputy Mayor Perry Cuocci, who is running alongside former Deputy Mayor Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick. Lifelong Malvernite Lori Lang is the Hometown Pride Party candidate. Two trustee seats are open, as Jack O’Brien, a village trustee for the past 12 years, chose not to seek re-election. Voters had the chance to learn about candidates from both parties during Meet the Candidates Night, hosted by the Malverne Civic AssoMalverne firehouse, ciation, on March 2. 30 Broadway Ave. The forum was streamed on Mal7 a.m. to 9 p.m. verne TV. Here is a closer look at all of the candidates: Cuocci, 56, was first elected in 2017, after having been appointed by then Mayor Patti Ann McDonald. In addition to acting as board liaison to the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management and the Malverne Chamber of Commerce, Cuocci is a long-serving officer of the Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Following a 20-year career with the FBI, he recently joined the security department of Con Edison. Cuocci spoke about the financial impact the coronavirus pandemic had on the village due to the temporary closure of the village courts. He said that the village has since taken steps to reopen the courts and to reduce spending by each village department. In addition, the village board is currently conducting a village-wide project to change street lights to LED lights to save energy and costs. “We have a board that doesn’t always agree,” Cuocci said, “but [we] have a healthy respect for one another to discuss issues and work through disagreements for the betterment of Malverne and our residents.” A certified public accountant and a partner in the law firm Canzoneri & Canzoneri, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, 55, said she hoped that her financial and municipal experi-

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meet the CaNdidates Night, hosted by the Malverne Civic Association, was held at Village Hall on March 2. ence would be an asset for the village board. She was a member of the Nassau County Sewer and Storm Water Finance Authority and served as a village trustee under McDonald from 2011 to 2018. As a trustee, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick held the positions of police and fire commissioner, in addition to youth board and merchants liaison. In November she challenged State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin for her seat in the 21st District, but lost a close race. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick said she recognizes that the village’s challenges are tough, but she hopes to guide residents through this, if elected. “Right now, things are hard financially . . . and unfortunately, they are likely to remain difficult for the foreseeable future,” CanzoneriFitzpatrick said. “To get us through these challenging times, we need knowledge and dedication. We need experience and strong personal relationships.” Lang, 47, runs her own business, Simplify Home Organization & Design, in Malverne. She has been involved in fundraisers and drives in the community since she was a

teenager, when she became a member of the village youth board at age 14. Last March, she and her sister, Bridget Jelovcic, launched the group Malverne Feeding Our Heroes, collecting donations to send food to groups of first responders, volunteers and essential workers throughout the village. If elected, Lang said she hopes to expand on the mission of Feeding Our Heroes by creating a business development committee. She noted that some businesses were forced to close amid the pandemic over the past year. “We would utilize the skills of volunteer professionals in the village to revitalize our shopping district and continue to support our merchants,” Lang said. “The Hometown Pride Party is committed to preserving this village and maintaining the quality of life and the services we all love. We, too, are a group of residents with a proven track record of experience, leadership and integrity.” Candidates also urged residents to vote as votership was low in recent elections. To view the full forum, go to https://vimeo.com/malvernetv.

Honoring Malverne’s longtime tax assessor In 1995, Rose Miller joined the village family as the clerk/secretary of the building department and served in that position for a decade. In 2008, Miller was appointed assessor for the Village of Malverne and she served in that position until her retirement in November. Some of Miller’s responsibilities as assessor was to prepare the village’s tentative and final assessment rolls, update property inventory and to approve all exemption applications. Miller is also a notary public and was always there when someone needed something notarized. One mor ning when some of my friends and I were having breakfast at the Malverne Diner, a new resident came into the diner and was petrified about her assessment and property taxes. When she told us the situation,

one of my friends at our table said to her, “not to worry, we have Rose Miller.” He went on to explain to this woman who Rose was and where her office was located at Village Hall. About a month later, the same woman entered the diner and came over to our table and told us how wonderful Miller was at putting her mind at ease and explaining everything to her. My response to that woman was, “yes, that is Rose. She’s always there for our village and its residents.” Miller has served our village in many other ways. She is a board member of the Malverne Historical and Preservation Society, in which she designs event flyers and is the public relations director to news media outlets and prepares our annual property tax exempt organization applications. She serves as presi-

dent and member of the Woman’s Club of Malverne and is a president/member of the Malverne After School Center. It is both a pleasure and privilege for me to know Rose and to serve with her on the board of directors of the Malverne Historical Society. Rose, best of luck to you in your retirement. Folks, please remember: to wear your mask and be safe. Wishing you all a happy Passover and a blessed Easter. Respectively submitted, David Weinstein Village historian

LoNGtime viLLaGe assessor Rose Miller retired in November.

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Doctor faces murder charges in opioid deaths er to avoid using the state’s secure elecaddition to the 22 counts of criminal sale tronic prescription system, which is genof prescriptions for a controlled sub- erally required under New York state law stance, six counts of second-degree forg- to provide greater oversight of the flow ery, two counts of first-degree reckless of drugs. “If his drug-addicted patient asked for endangerment, two counts of seconddegree reckless endangerment and 22 more drugs, he simply wrote them more counts of fourth-degree criminal diver- scripts,” Singas said at a news confersion of prescription medications that he ence, alleging that this practice led to the premature deaths of Sabatasso, Michael was previously Kinzer, Robert Mielich a r g e d w i t h i n nis, Sean Quigley November 2019. and Diane WoodHe pleaded not ring. guilty to the new “They’re our charges at the Nasneighbors, they’re sau County Courtour family, they’re house in Mineola our loved ones,” Sinlast Thursday. Offigas said of the five cials with the disvictims. “They were, trict attor ney’s for the most part, in office said they their 30s and 40s, believe this was the struggling with first time that a doctheir own personal tor was charged in demons and looking New York with murfor help.” der in the secondBlatti, she said, de g ree under the ignored documented theory of depraved indifference to Melissa Koenig/Herald overdoses and illicit drug use found in human life. NaSSau DiSTRicT aTToRNey his patients’ medical Singas said the Madeline Singas alleged that Blatti records; disregarded N a s s a u C o u n t y ignored three patients’ requests to a stack of letters he Police Department’s stop prescribing opioids. received from pharAsset Forfeiture and macies, insurance Intelligence Unit began investigating opioid overdoses in companies and Medicaid — which he August 2018, and found that several peo- had billed for the drugs — about his ple had obtained prescriptions from Blat- excessive prescribing habits; and refused ti, a general practitioner who had no spe- at least three patients’ pleas to stop prescribing him the medications. He also cialized training in pain management. He met with people at the former continued to prescribe the drugs, Singas Radio Shack in Franklin Square, which alleged, after he was interviewed by the officials said still had a sign for the store New York State Office of Professional and merchandise racks on the walls, Medical Conduct. “Basically he’s a serial killer, in our until 2019, when he lost access to that space, and began prescribing medica- opinion,” Singas said. “His prescription tions without a physical examination pad was as deadly as any lethal weapon.” He had prescribed his patients a “stagfrom the parking lots in Rockville Ceng e r i n g a m o u n t o f o p i o i d s, ” s h e tre. There, officials said, patients would explained, which “no amount of willpowask for drugs in specific quantities, er could overcome.” which Blatti would fill without examinThe district attorney’s office is now ing them or referring them to a specialist looking into the possibility that Blatti’s for their conditions. He used paper pre- overprescribing practice led to other scriptions pursuant to a waiver he was patients’ deaths. granted by the state health commissionHis attorney, Mineola-based Jeffrey continued from front page

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The alleged victims According to Nassau District Attorney Madeline Singas, the following patients died because of Dr. George Blatti’s overprescribing of opioid drugs: Geraldine Sabatasso, of Baldwin Sabatasso was a smoker with a history of COPD who began seeing Blatti in 2007 for acute pain. He allegedly started prescribing her opioids in 2017, and by February 2016, she was starting to feel dizzy and suffer from shortness of breath. She died on March 22, 2016, at the age of 50. ■ Total prescriptions filled — 35 ■ Total pills prescribed — 4,230 Michael Kinzer, of Valley Stream Kinzer was a smoker who suffered from back pain, asthma and COPD. During an Oct. 21, 2016, visit, Blatti allegedly prescribed 90 doses of morphine and 90 doses of clonazepam. He was then hospitalized for an overdose, and subsequently developed pneumonia, but Kinzer still allegedly prescribed him 20 doses of alprazolam and 15 doses of oxycontin on Nov. 15, 2016. Kinzer died two days later at the age of 44. ■ Total prescriptions filled — 13 ■ Total pills prescribed — 1,025 Robert Mielinis, of Hempstead Mielinis was a smoker with a history of breathing problems who had been a patient of Blatti for nearly eight years. He had lost 40 pounds in the last months of his life, and one of his relatives allegedly demanded that Blatti

Groder, declined to comment, but argued in court last Thursday that Blatti should not be immediately incarcerated because he has metastatic prostate cancer and had not yet received a Covid-19 vaccine.

stop prescribing him opioids because he might be addicted. Blatti had also allegedly received notices from insurers that he was overprescribing opioids to Mielinis, to whom Blatti had prescribed nine times the recommended daily dose of opioid painkillers. He died on Jan. 21, 2017, at the age of 55. ■ Total prescriptions filled — 79 ■ Total pills prescribed — 10,620 Sean Quigley, of Floral Park Quigley was a volunteer firefighter from Floral Park who had struggled with opioid abuse dating back to at least 2008, which Blatti was allegedly aware of, but decided to prescribe him large doses of oxycodone. In 2017, Quigley started suffering from liver failure and had trouble retaining water. Blatti prescribed him a diuretic and potassium supplement for the liver failure on Nov. 21, 2017, as well as allegedly prescribed him 180 oxycodone pills. He died on Dec. 2, 2017, at the age of 31. ■ Total prescriptions filled — 79 ■ Total pills prescribed — 10,620 Diane Woodring Woodring died at the age of 53 of acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, alprazolam, mirtazapine and valproic acid — all of which were prescribed to her by Blatti — on Sept. 11, 2018. ■ Total prescriptions filled — 153 ■ Total pills prescribed — 18,060

Blatti had voluntarily surrendered his medical license to state authorities in June 2019. If convicted, he could face 25 years to life in prison.

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Malverne High School’s Black Studies World Cultures Club presented the Black History Month Celebration, “Together We Rise,” through the district’s YouTube channel on Feb. 25. Club members and its liaison and coordinator Donna Bailey, who is also a high school counselor, coordinated the production for the livestream. The video featured a variety of performances from high school students and a performance from Howard T. Herber Middle School’s Harmony Club dancers. District Superintendent Dr. Lorna Lewis and staff members also reflected on what Black History Month means to them. “I’m little bit torn about Black History Month, because it’s the shortest month of the year,” Lewis said. “But it does give an opportunity

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for us to stop and reflect on the contributions that the African-American families have provided for the growth and sustenance for this country.” In addition, attorney Gilbert Bayonne was the keynote speaker and shared his story on his journey to success. A first-generation Haitian-American, Bayonne is also the founder of The Bayonne Firm in Harlem. He also played soccer professionally and attributes his passion for sports as his vehicle to his success. “This is a month to truly embrace the richness, and the fullness of breadth of the Black culture and African-American culture here in America and our contributions,” Bayonne said. “I hope that my experience and own personal journey will add value for all of you students in your journey and travels.” To watch the full video, visit Malverneschoolslive.com.

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Herald sports Kickoff time for Nassau County football By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Are you ready for some Nassau County high school football? A six-week regular season kicks off Friday night with three games, including Glen Cove at Hewlett, and 46 more teams will be in action this Saturday for the first time since the fall of 2019. Only the top four finishers in each of the four conferences will advance to the playoffs. Here’s a rundown of the 27 south shore teams in the Herald’s coverage area. For schedules, visit www.secviii.org.

Baldwin Bruins

Coached by Steve Carroll, the Bruins’ biggest weapon is senior All-Conference running back/linebacker Trey Parkins. Seniors Kenny Ojeikere (wideout/cornerback) and Keyon Wingate (running back/ linebacker) are also returning two-way starters. Baldwin is seeded No. 10 in Conference I and opens at Port Washington.

Calhoun Colts

The Colts, coached by Brian Moeller, attempt to rebound from a difficult 2019 behind MVP Ryan Baci, a senior captain and starting defensive end/receiver, senior running back/linebacker Timmy Mack, and senior running back/cornerback Markus Bautista. Calhoun, the No. 11 seed in Conference II, opens at rival Mepham.

Carey Seahawks

The Seahawks are perennial contenders hoping to dethrone four-time defending Conference II champion Garden City, which happens to be their first opponent. Leading the way for coach Mike Stanley is All-County senior linebacker/running back Anthony DeNicola, senior defensive end/tight end Joseph Todaro, and senior wideout/safety Nick Cowen.

Clarke Rams

Seeded sixth in Conference IV, the Rams and coach Tim O’Malley will lean on the senior leadership and work ethics of linebacker/fullback John Kern, lineman Kevin Henning and running back/linebacker Joe Dieppa to make a playoff push. They host East Rockaway in the opener.

East Meadow Jets

Back in Conference I as the No. 7 seed, the Jets, coached by Doug Bange, host Herricks in the opener. They feature twoway senior standout Chris Barry, who has 12 touchdowns in his past 12 games, senior running back/defensive end Marc Giraud and senior O-lineman/linebacker Alvaro Lopez-Salinas.

East Rockaway Rocks

The Rocks have their work cut out in Conference IV as the No. 10 seed but have experience at quarterback with senior Jordan Palmer and senior rushers Franklin Infante and Robert Welch. Junior line-

backer Jack Mistretta sparks coach Russ Pajer’s defense. They open at Clarke.

Elmont Spartans

Senior All-County lineman Jason Richardson is the heart and soul of the Spartans, the No. 8 seed in Conference II. They open against Kennedy and return senior Jonathan Maldonado at quarterback. Coach Jay Hegi is high on senior wideout Ted Phebe and junior running back/linebacker Tyler Myers.

Freeport Red Devils

Coach Russ Cellan’s Red Devils haven’t lost a game since 2017. The two-time defending Nassau and Long Island champs lack experience but not talent. The Red Devils, who open against Massapequa, will lean on senior cornerback/ wideout Christian Quinn, senior two-way l i n e m a n Wi l dy B a e z a n d s e n i o r linebacker/O-lineman Tyrek Rawls.

Hempstead Tigers

The Tigers, coached by Sylas Pratt, are seeded No. 8 in Conference I. They’re led in the trenches by two-way starting lineman Kevin Garcia and feature a dynamic offensive weapon in senior Donovan Levenir. They hit the road for the opener at Hicksville.

Hewlett Bulldogs

Junior nose guard Jacob Maiorano will set the tone for the coach John Palladino’s Bulldogs, the No. 8 seed in Conference III. The offense will look to establish balance with senior wideout Manny Richards and junior signal-caller Mark Winkler. They host Glen Cove in the opener on Friday night.

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Kennedy Cougars

Coach John McGuire’s defense will look to set the tone. The Cougars are the No. 12 seed in Conference II and open at Elmont. Senior safety Ryan Draude was their defensive MVP in 2019. Senior twoway lineman John Leone and senior running back/linebacker Zaid Kaileh also play vital roles.

Lawrence Golden Tornadoes

Part of Conference IV for the first time, coach Jason Supple’s squad is aiming for a playoff berth behind senior twoway starters Luke Kirchner (center/linebacker), Mikell Henry (wideout/safety) and Yuri Martinez (lineman.) The fifthseeded Golden Tornadoes open at home against Cold Spring Harbor.

Long Beach Marines

The Marines are rebuilding but coach Scott Martin returns senior safety Izzy Maldonado, who led them in tackles in 2019, as well as senior running back/safety Ryan Buonocore, and senior running back/linebacker Jahmeke Primer. The Continued on next page

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Lynbrook Owls

Senior tailback Ethan Hoyte totaled 834 yards and 9 touchdowns in four wins in 2019 and leads their Conference III playoff hopes. Coach Steve LoCicero is also counting on senior quarterback Dante Quilca and senior linebacker/O-lineman Jonathan Rivas. The Owls open against defending champion Plainedge.

MacArthur Generals

The Generals, who open at South Side, reached the Conference II title game and won 10 straight games in 2019. Senior Andrew Calderon is an All-County lineman, and senior Greg Milau is his partner in crime. Senior Ryan Isom gives coach Bob Fehrenbach a dynamic running back/linebacker.

Malverne Mules

The Mules, who visit Island Trees in their Conference IV opener, feature senior Michael Warren Jr., who had 9 touchdown receptions in 2019. Senior Gerardo Delligatti is a strong two-way lineman, and junior DeAndre Blagrove is a talented running back/linebacker for coach Kito Lockwood.

Mepham Pirates

The production of senior quarterback Billy Kender (13 touchdowns in 2019) will go a long way in determining the success of coach Anthony Cracco’s team. The fifth-seeded Pirates open against rival Calhoun. Additional keys are senior lineman Jack Savalli and senior wideout/cornerback William Molloy.

Oceanside Sailors

The Sailors are the favorites on paper in Conference I and kick off the campaign at Farmingdale. Coach Rob Blount boasts an exciting set of skill position talent led by junior quarterback Charlie McKee, senior tailback/slot receiver Thomas Flavin, and senior running back/linebacker Andres Duran.

Seaford Vikings

The defending Conference IV champs open at North Shore. They’re led by senior All-County linebacker Craig Ackerman, who had 97 tackles and 5 sacks in 2019. Coach Rob Perpall is also counting on senior tight end/defensive end Brendan O’Hagan and senior two-way lineman Nick Luciano.

Sewanhaka Indians

Defensive end/wide receiver Frantz Compere is a leader on and off the field for the Indians, the No. 7 seed in Conference II hosting New Hyde Park in the opener. Coach George Kasimatis has

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South Side Cyclones

The Cyclones are returning to Conference II after going 16-5 the past two seasons in III. They open against MacArthur. Coach Phil Onesto has emerging senior quarterback JohnJude Considine, who’ll work behind a line led by senior two-way starters Nick Tesar and Jack Temple.

Uniondale Knights

The Knights bring back their leading tackler, senior linebacker Isaiah Lee, and he’ll set the tone on defense along with senior safety/wideout Nathaniel Moorer. Coach Phil Coppola’s front lines will be led by junior Deomiee Scales-Melvin. Seeded ninth in Conference I, they open at Syosset.

V.S. Central Eagles

The Eagles, who open at Long Beach, come off a memorable 2019 season that saw them reach the Conference II semifinals. They’re seeded sixth. Coach Mike Rubino has seniors Dawin Fanor (cornerback), Reese Kaufman (lineman) and Wakeem Jackson (wideout/safety) to keep the momentum going.

V.S. North Spartans

New coach Mike Paolillo looks to get the sixth-seeded Spartans to the Conference III playoffs behind seniors Noah Etame (running back/linebacker) and Peter Mura (lineman), as well as junior wideout/cornerback Andrew Lusterino. North kicks off the campaign with a trip to Mineola.

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SENIOR THOMAS FLAVIN is part of a dangerous Oceanside offense.

V.S. South Falcons

The Falcons, who visit Bethpage in the opener, are rebuilding. Coach Joe Guastafeste has senior running back/cornerback Yasir Shabazz-Allah, who had 7 touchdowns in 2019, to spearhead the effort along with two-way senior lineman Tyler Van Etten and senior tight end/linebacker Malik Rowe.

Wantagh Warriors

Coach Keith Sachs’s team slides into Conference IV where its seeded No. 2 and opens at Locust Valley. The Warriors will try to overcome their inexperience behind the efforts of senior Joseph Fontana (tight end/defensive tackle) and junior linebackers Liam Casey (over 100 tackles in 2019) and Tyler Martini.

West Hempstead Rams

The Rams, coached by Dom Carre, are seeded No. 8 in Conference IV and open at Friends Academy They return starting quarterback Peter Theodoratos, who’ll lead an offense that includes two-way starters Zadrian Budhoo, a junior running back/safety, and senior Ak Kargbo, a linebacker/fullback.

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Farmers Market at Crossroads

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Crossroads Farm’s weekly farmers markets will be held each Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join Molly Mouse and PlayHooray for some musical fun at the West Hempstead Library at 10 a.m. Geared for age 5 and younger, but all are welcome. Please register with a valid email address so that the library can send you the zoom link.

Movies at the Malverne Cinema The Malverne Cinema is now available for private rentals only.

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt

Monday, March 22

Children can visit the Malverne Public Library during the month of March to search for hidden pictures and win a prize.

A Time of Kids Enjoy a “Brown Bear, Brown Bear” themed storytime with music, movement and activity with the West Hempstead Library at 4 p.m. Children up to the age of 5. Please register with a valid email adress so that the library can send you the zoom link.

Friday, March 12 Learn about nutrition Teenagers in grades seven through 12 can watch a video on the Elmont Memorial Library’s website on March 12 to learn about nutrition. Registration is required.

St. Francis Outreach Bus The St. Francis Hospital Outreach Bus will be at the Elmont Memorial Library’s parking lot on March 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide adults 18 and older with a brief cardiac history, blood pressure test and a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes. Free flu shots will also be available, and no registration or appointment is required.

Saturday, March 13 Grab & Go Craft for Kids The Malverne Public Library will feature a Mouse in Mitten Craft for children. Pick up a craft kit in the library lobby or children’s room. Limited to one kit per child while supplies last.

St. Patrick’s Day trivia Compete against other Elmont residents in a St. Patrick’s Day trivia match on March 13. Register by emailing Theresa from the Elmont Memorial Library at theresaowens8@gmail.com on March 12 with the subject line “ELMONT/ ST. PATTY’S DAY.” All questions will be

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W.H. resident awarded by TOH Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, left, and Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby recognized Henry Fowler, of West Hempstead, for achieving 25 years of service with the Town of Hempstead. holiday related and will be emailed to all participants on March 13, who will have until 11:50 p.m. to submit their answers. Everyone who plays will be eligible to win a $25 Amazon gift card, regardless of score.

Tuesday, March 16 LI Chess Nuts LI Chess Nuts is back at the West Hempstead Library, this time virtually, from 7 to 8 p.m. Children in grades two and up are welcome for instruction and play. Participants are encouraged to have some basic knowledge of chess, people interested should sign up ASAP. The library needs to be sure that it can fill the classes. For more information, call the children’s room at (516) 4816591 ext. 5.

Make Irish soda bread Register with your email to receive the recipe for Irish soda bread, which will be posted on the Elmont Memorial Library’s Adult Services page on March 16. Registration to receive the recipe ends the day before program.

Wednesday, Mar. 17 Colors of the rainbow storytime Join Miss Antoinette at the Malverne Library for an interactive early learning storytime on Zoom with stories, songs, rhymes and fun crafts, from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Craft materials will be provided and can be picked up in advance. For ages one and up. Registration is required. Call (516) 599-0750 ext. 303 or email malvernekids@malvernelibrary. org to register and schedule a time to

Ann Marie Strauss of iSpeakClearly.com will provide tips for college interviews and applications during Covid and beyond at the West Hempstead Library from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. This program is structured for teens, but parents are welcome to attend.

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Community Service: Caturday Crafts Part 2 (Grades 6 to 12) Pick up a kit on March 17 between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. to make cat toys with the West Hempstead Library. Return your completed project by April 12 to the library to earn one hour of community service. Kits will include a link to a video with directions.

Virtual Stories and Songs for Babies and Toddlers Join Miss Victoria for stories and songs every Wednesday afternoon in March with the West Hempstead Library at 4 p.m. Geared for under age 3 and younger, but all are welcome. Please register with a valid email address so that the library can send you the zoom link.

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The Malverne Public Library is holding a St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt throughout March. The West Hempstead Library will hold its next virtual meeting on March 22. Lorna Atmore is the first Black woman to serve as the NCPD’s chief of support. Drive Out Hunger is currently accepting donations for those in need at https://gf.me/u/yqdmsz. The Herald will celebrate doctors in honor of National Physicians Week in next week’s edition.

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Lifelong hearing health starts with you

earing is the gatekeeper to human communication — it is one of the primary ways in which we connect with other people. Those of us who hear clearly probably cannot appreciate how difficult hearing loss can be. It can even lead to isolation and withdrawal from many pleasurable activities. While not all types of hearing loss are preventable, there are steps you can take to lower your risk of developing age-related hearing loss and/or noise-induced hearing loss. It’s never too early — or too late — to begin wearing hearing protection around loud noises. And adopting a healthy lifestyle and following your doctor’s advice can go a long way to protecting your hearing health. Your inner ear contains delicate hair-like cells that are quite sensitive to changes in blood flow. If these cells are damaged, you experience hearing loss. The healthier you are overall, the better you can prevent hearing loss — or preserve the hearing you do have, if you already have hearing loss. Manage your blood pressure and cardiac health High blood pressure and heart disease can damage the fragile mechanisms that help you hear. If you have high cholesterol or blood pressure, follow your doctor’s treatment orders to get it under control. Stop smoking and vaping, and limit drinking Studies definitively show that cigarette smoke — whether directly, secondhand, or even in utero — can have a big impact on a person’s hearing health. Likewise with heavy alcohol use, which can create a toxic environment in the ear. Vaping and hearing loss isn’t as well-studied, but there are anecdotal reports linking it to sudden hearing loss. Keep diabetes under control Research has shown that people with diabetes are twice as likely to have hearing loss. Just as with high blood pressure, diabetes can damage the cells in your inner ears. Keep your blood sugar under control and follow your doctor’s orders for managing diabetes. Exercise and practice stress reduction What isn’t exercise helpful for? Exercise improves blood flow and helps your body — and your ear health — in countless ways. Just be careful about loud music while working out and incorrect

weightlifting; both are linked to hearing damage. And because chronic high levels of stress aren’t good for your hearing (or the rest of you), do what you can to keep stress levels under control. Eat foods high in certain vitamins and minerals Did you know that certain vitamins, especially B12, are vital to good hearing? The same is true of minerals including potassium and magnesium. Iron-deficiency anemia is also linked to losing your hearing. Know your family history While knowing your family history won’t directly prevent hearing loss, it will help you know if you’re at elevated risk. Catching it early can reduce your risk of the negative impacts of hearing loss, such as cognitive decline, depression and social isolation. Be aware of drugs that cause hearing loss Hundreds of over-the-counter and prescription drugs are linked to hearing loss. These ototoxic drugs range from ordinary, over-the-counter medications like aspirin to chemotherapy drugs and IV antibiotics. In some cases, you may be able to take an alternative drug to reduce your risk of drugrelated hearing loss. Lower your risk of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) Even if you’re as healthy as an Olympian, you still risk hearing damage if you don’t protect your hearing in noisy environments. Regardless of your age or your hearing status, it’s always a good idea to protect your hearing when you’re going to be exposed to loud sounds. Noise-induced hearing loss can have many sources. Blasts, like gunfire or fireworks, can cause immediate hearing loss. Less explosive sounds, such as airplane engines, rock concerts, or even high-pitched dentist drills, still cause damage, just more slowly. Either way, the damage is almost always irreversible and cumulative. One common source of hearing damage you might not even realize? Your earbuds and headphones, especially if you don’t take the right precautions when you listen to music. Above photo: Hearing loss prevention begins with healthy habits like regular exercise.

Living with hearing loss No need to fear communications breakdowns Hearing loss can seem daunting, with its ability to affect relationships, selfconfidence, physical health, and more. Taking charge of it, however, can go a long way toward keeping you feeling empowered and engaged. There are many different cues that we receive that help us to understand speech and language. People with normal hearing don’t always receive all the cues, but the English language has enough redundancies that they often get enough cues to correctly identify the message. However some cues are unheard due to the hearing loss. Increased reliance is then placed on the remaining cues to understand conversation. This becomes more difficult when hearing is compromised and frustration often occurs between family members as everyone struggles to understand the rules of communication. Instead of getting frustrated, use the following tips to help you communicate more effectively and take your hearing loss in your own hands. Be an advocate for yourself Others cannot guess what you need. By hiding a hearing loss you will miss conversation and may respond inappropriately and cause further miscommunication. Ways to be an advocate: √ Tell others if you are having difficulty understanding. √ If you don’t understand what someone has said ask him or her to rephrase the message, not just repeat it. √ Educate others regarding hearing loss. Many do not understand why you can hear that they are talking but cannot understand what they are saying. They also don’t know what they can do to help. Ask others to talk more slowly and clearly and not to obstruct their mouths. Manipulate your environment to your advantage. Hearing clearly when there is background noise is probably the biggest challenge for people with hearing loss. When

you can, choose quiet listening environments. In a restaurant, request to be seated in a quiet area away from the door and the kitchen. Partitions and low ceilings may be helpful to reduce noise. Also carpet and upholstery may help to reduce echo, which may help you to understand speech more clearly. Good lighting may also be helpful so that you can see the speaker’s face and gestures. √ If you have a good ear, place yourself so that it is facing the speaker. √ Different environments pose unique challenges. Get creative and make each environment work to your strengths. √ When attending a meeting, get an agenda so that you know the topics that will be discussed. This will give you a few key words to work from when listening. √ In a lecture, record the speaker so that you can review the details later if you missed something. Investigate assistive listening devices. These devices often allow the listener to receive the sound directly from the source, thereby eliminating background noise. They are often available at many theaters, churches and other public venues and are free to use. You may also purchase personal assistive listening devices for use at home or elsewhere. These may include amplified telephones, smoke detectors and alarm clocks, as well as personal devices to listen to the TV. Your audiologist may be able to help you investigate these devices. You may need plenty of hands-on experience with these devices to become comfortable using them outside of home, but once you are comfortable with them, they offer dramatic results in terms of improved communication, increased selfesteem, and reduced negative feelings surrounding communication. Above photo: Better hearing requires more than just hearing aids. Hearing your best means having the right technology — fit specifically to your unique hearing needs — for the environments you find yourself in most often, and maximizing that technology with better communication strategies.

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Five reasons to make better hearing a priority

id you know? An estimated 466 million children and adults live with a disabling hearing impairment, according to the World Health Organization. As one of the top chronic public health challenges facing families and communities on a global scale, it’s much more common than people realize. Many also may not realize how far-reaching hearing loss can be, with its links to physical, mental, social, and even financial issues that could affect quality of life. Consider these five examples of problems associated with hearing loss, showing the importance of staying atop your hearing health. Cognitive Decline: A growing body of research connects hearing loss to reduced brain function. Older adults with hearing loss, for example, are up to five times more likely than their normal-hearing peers to develop dementia, per a study by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging. Another study finds that seniors with a hearing condition may experience faster-than-usual brain shrinkage. The good news? Proper use of hearing aids may slow down cognitive decline as much as 75 percent, per a study published in 2018. Social Isolation: Hearing plays a big role in everyday interactions with friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues, so it’s no wonder

that hearing loss can impact your sense of engagement. Those with untreated hearing loss are less likely to participate in social activities, per a study commissioned by the National Council on Aging. This can help lead to social isolation and other problems. Conversely, seniors treated for hearing loss report significant improvements in their social life, relationships, sense of independence, and more. Depression: Multiple studies support a connection between hearing loss and depression. Seniors with hearing loss, for example, may have a 57 percent greater risk of experiencing deep depression, according to a

Johns Hopkins and National Institute on Aging analysis of National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data. Researchers have also found, however, that the odds of depression may be lower with hearing aid use. Falls: Ears not only help with hearing but also contribute to your balancing ability. Research points to the increased likelihood of falls among middle-aged and older adults with hearing loss. Even mild hearing impairment can triple the risk of falling, and every 10-decibel increase in hearing impairment might mean a 1.4-fold increase in the odds of sustaining a fall. Mortality: Hearing loss goes hand in hand with higher mortality. One study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences found a 20 percent greater risk of mortality among adults 70 years and older with hearing impairment. Other research has estimated the increased risk at an adjusted 21 percent or even an adjusted 39 percent, depending on the severity of hearing loss. As you can see, hearing loss isn’t an isolated concern. It affects your communication and, potentially, your overall health and well being. So don’t wait. Just as you would for your eyes and teeth, schedule regular checkups to help keep your ears and hearing health in optimal shape.

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Protect eyes from sports-related injury

lose to 40,000 sports-related eye injuries occur each year, with approximately half requiring emergency room care. School-age competitors are particularly prone to eye injuries since their developmental skills of coordination, balance, reaction time; speed and strength are still being fine-tuned by your coaching efforts. As you know, when a student participates in aggressive sports, an opponent’s fingers, hands, and elbows suddenly become a threat to a student’s visual safety. Baseballs, racquets, hockey pucks, and especially soccer balls and the feet kicking them are a potential danger to the unprotected eye. The good news is that you can help prevent a young person from being sidelined because of a serious eye injury. You can make the decision to help protect their eyes by adding protective sport goggles to their equipment bag. Remember, while protective sports eyewear can provide significant protection; they cannot guarantee to be unbreakable or guard against all foreseeable impacts. However, a quality pair of RecSpecs equipped with 3mm thick polycarbonate lenses and transition lenses, which change from sunglasses to clear in minutes, can be sight savers since they help keep the eyes and surrounding ocular region protected. Accent on Eyes is your sports vision specialist, with a full line of RecSpecs Rx sports goggles to meet the needs of your up and coming superstars! Call for more information for all of your sportsrelated eyewear products. Accent on Eyes also carries a full line of prescription and non-prescription sunglasses, including Oakley, Ray Ban, Maui Jim, Nike, and more.

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e’re now entering tax season. As you prepare your tax returns, you might be wondering how you could improve your taxrelated financial outcomes, now and in the future. One key opportunity is to connect your tax professional with your financial advisor. This collaboration can benefit you in several ways. For example, your tax advisor, working with your financial advisor, could help you determine if a Roth or traditional IRA makes more sense for you. Your financial advisor can then help you choose the right investments within the IRA. Also, your tax professional can identify how much you need to contribute to an IRA to possibly lower your taxable income. Your financial advisor can then plug this figure in to your projected retirement savings as part of your total financial picture. Your tax and financial advi-

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Eat right, help your sight

Eating healthy is good for your whole body — especially your eyes! There’s so much more to eye nutrition than just the carrots that mom always told you to eat. Everybody knows that eating right is the way to keep your heart healthy. The good news is that the same diet that helps your heart is probably also good for your eyes. A diet low in fat and rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains can pay benefits not only to your heart but to your eyes. The connection isn’t surprising: your eyes rely on tiny arteries for oxygen and nutrients, just as the heart relies on much larger arteries. Include an abundance of these foods in your diet and help protect against sight-threatening diseases.

Fish Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, sardines and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which may help protect against dry eyes, macular degeneration and even cataracts. If you don’t eat seafood, you can get a good supply of omega-3s by using fish oil supplements or taking vegetarian supplements that contain black currant seed oil or flaxseed oil.

Leafy Greens Spinach, kale and collard greens, to name just a few, are packed full of lutein and zeaxanthin, important plant pigments that can help stem the development of macular degeneration and cataracts. Broccoli, peas and avocados are also good sources of this powerful antioxidant duo.

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Citrus Fruits and Berries Oranges, grapefruits, lemons and berries are high in vitamin C, which may reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.

Legumes Kidney beans, black-eyed peas and lentils are good sources of bioflavonoids and zinc — and can help protect the retina and lower the risk for developing macular degeneration and cataracts.

Eggs The vitamins and nutrients in eggs, including lutein and vitamin A (which may protect against night blindness and dry eyes), promote eye health and function.

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Blindness caused by glaucoma is insidious. In most cases, there is no pain, and the loss of vision occurs slowly from peripheral to central. Many people do not even realize it’s happening until they have lost a substantial amount of peripheral vision. But there is a way to prevent the devastating effects of glaucoma: Don’t skip your eyecare visits. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye characterized by three components: 1. Damage and loss of the retinal ganglions cells and optic nerve described as cupping 2. Loss of visual field 3. Usually increased eye pressure (the mean normal eye pressure is 15mmHG) People at risk for glaucoma include the elderly, Blacks, people with elevated eye pressure, primary relatives with glaucoma, persons with high myopia, high hyperopia, history of eye trauma and diabetes. The elevated intraocular pressure from glaucoma damages the optic nerve mechanically and creates decreased blood flow to the eye. The most identifiable cause of glaucoma is the enlarged lens or cataract in the eye. Early cataract surgery and trabecular bypass has become the best option to stop vision loss in patients with glaucoma. The current use of eye drops and laser help to lower intraocular pressure but do not address the causative mechanism of the glaucoma being the enlarged lens. Incisional cataract surgery and glaucoma surgery is often needed to truly stabilize glaucoma.

Screenings are essential All people should be screened regularly for glaucoma as part of a medical eye exam. Screening should consist of an eye examination consisting of gonioscopy (examination of the drainage angle), intraocular pressure measurement with Goldmann applanation tonometry and a dilated optic nerve examination. If there appears to be any damage to the optic nerve or abnormal pressure, then a visual field test should be performed, and optic nerve photos taken. Persons with thin corneas should be more aggressively monitored and treated for glaucoma as the disease tends to be worse in these patients. If you have eye pressure or glaucoma and feel that you may be losing vision, seek the care of a glaucoma specialist for a second opinion. People with conditions such as glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy that could lead to blindness if left unchecked need to stay particularly vigilant with their checkups. The pandemic shouldn’t keep you from visiting your doctor, but for patients over 60, you might want to begin with a telehealth visit, if you’re high-risk and remained concerned about venturing into medical offices. “Eyesight or human vision is one of the most important senses. As much as 80 percent of what we feel comes through our sense of sight. By protecting the eyes, people will reduce the chance of blindness and vision loss while also staying on top of any developing eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts. “A healthy brain function requires a healthy

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Moments after rolling up his sleeve to receive the vaccine that he had awaited for months, not even the facemask he was wearing could hide the joy in Frank Luisi’s face. “Today is about two things — it’s about relief and hope,” he said, “and that’s what this is.” Luisi, the adviser for NCAA collegebound student athletes at Oceanside High School, was one of 300 employees of the Oceanside, Island Park, Long Beach and Rockville Centre school districts who were eligible to be inoculated on Friday. The event was the launch of a pilot program at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital to vaccinate teachers and other school staff in Nassau County after a news conference at one of the hospital’s Covid-19 pods in Rockville Centre. Luisi said he was eligible to receive the vaccine sooner, but had difficulty making an appointment. He added that he was grateful to the hospital staff and the district for giving him the opportunity, and that his grandchildren eagerly anticipated his being inoculated. “Cecelia and Julian were so happy that I was going to be able to get it so that I’d be OK and I wouldn’t get sick,” he said. “They were like, ‘Grandpa, now you can come over again.’ I feel so grateful, so happy and so grateful. There’s a lot of people who don’t have it, and I feel very badly for them, but I’m grateful to get it.” Denise Corrigan, MSSN’s director of quality management, administered the vaccine to Luisi. “We say we’re changing the world one arm at a time,” she said after. The pilot program aims to vaccinate as many teachers and school staff members as possible to help facilitate a full return to school. It is a joint effort between MSSN and the Nassau County Department of Health. County Executive Laura Curran

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Frank luiSi, the adviser for NCAA college-bound student athletes at Oceanside High School, got vaccinated last Friday as part of a Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital and Nassau County pilot program to inoculate staff from local schools. Denise Corrigan, MSSN’s director of quality management, administered the shot. and the county’s health commissioner, Lawrence Eisenstein, signed off on setting aside specific doses of the vaccine for school staff members. The four school districts were then offered up to 75 appointments to designate to staff members. While the program is set to expand, individual teachers and staff cannot make appointments and must go through their school districts to register. “We realize that as soon as we can get our teachers vaccinated, that ensures inperson education of all students of Nassau County,” MSSN Chief Medical Officer Dr. Adhi Sharma said. “We have children at home that are either in the hybrid model, or some kids aren’t allowed to go to school at all. A lot of this is because of the difficulties of vaccinating people.” Among the attendees at Friday’s news conference and vaccination session was

Island Park Public Schools Superintendent Vincent Randazzo, who reflected on the difficulties of the past year and expressed his appreciation for the pilot program. “Our district has come such a long way since last spring, and that’s thanks to our staff,” he said. “This vaccine gives our faculty and staff the reassurance that they need. Over the coming weeks, more students will be allowed back. This program will help us move forward and keep schools staffed so that we can safely move forward.” Johanna Appel, who teaches thirdthrough fifth-grade technology at Francis X. Hegarty Elementary School, was among the Island Park staff who received the vaccine. She said the past year has been “very hard,” and noted that communicating with colleagues and fostering a

feeling of togetherness with students has been more difficult than usual with some learning remotely, others hybrid and others in-person full-time. The district has given all elementary students the option of returning to full-time in-person instruction and will soon phase in seventh- and eighth-graders at Lincoln Orens Middle School. Appel said she felt comfort receiving her first shot. “I definitely felt instant relief,” she said. “I feel a lot better and I’m excited to get back to normal, hopefully soon.” The return to normal inched even closer when a vaccine by Johnson & Johnson was recently approved. Sharma said only 3.9 million doses were distributed around the country, and it likely would not be readily available until April. Sharma added that MSSN plans to create a mobile vaccination bus, which will drive to churches, recreation centers and other places to administer vaccines to seniors and those with mobility issues who have difficulty getting around, or to anyone who has had trouble making an appointment. The bus, which the hospital was receiving from North Carolina through CARES Act funds that were secured with the help of Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, was initially to be a testing bus, but hospital administrators decided it would be better suited for vaccinations. Sharma said the plan was to have the Johnson & Johnson vaccine on the bus because it is a one-shot vaccine. For school staff like Luisi, Friday was a big step toward normalcy, and he said he appreciated how hard teachers have worked to adapt to a new normal. “At Oceanside, teachers work so hard to help the kids and serve the kids,” he said. “They’ve been serving our kids so sincerely, so passionately, and we have to help the kids get through this so we can have regular learning so they can be as strong as possible.”

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The power of reframing We grow up believing that what we assume to be true is true – with little awareness that we actively interpret the world. We view some behavior as natural, some thoughts as normal. If they differ from how we behave or think, we view them as weird, wrong, immoral, crazy or just plain stupid. How you interpret an experience is called framing. Actively changing your inter pretation is called reframing. If we, as a society, never reframed our beliefs, we’d still think that women should not be able to vote, own property or voice an opinion that’s independent from their husbands. If we never reframed, we’d still think that children should be seen but not heard and whipped mercilessly if they don’t behave or pay attention. We’d still believe in the horror of slavery inda and the righteousness of jailing debtors and much more that seems outrageously wrong to us today. Thank goodness, society has reframed much of what was passionately believed to be right and natural. But it’s not just society that needs to reframe. It’s also you and me. We must not hang on to beliefs if they no longer apply. An example: Perhaps you were brought up in a family where you were frequently told that you were selfish if you wanted a toy for yourself and stupid if your grades weren’t stellar. Your parents didn’t mean to be mean; they just didn’t know any better as they themselves were brought up that way. You, however, inter naliz ed these beliefs, which lowered your self-esteem and self-confidence when you were a kid. And still today. Now what if you reframed those beliefs? What if you realized that to want something for yourself or to speak up for yourself is not selfish? After all, if you’re not at the hub of your own existence, who will be? And you can want for others as well as for yourself.

What if you realized that if you don’t know something, you’re not stupid? If anything, you’re ignorant, which is fine – as we all know some stuff and we’re ignorant about other stuff. And whatever you need to know, you can learn. Now imagine that you were asked to teach your colleagues a new software program. If you’re still thinking you’re stupid, your first response is likely to be a host of reasons why you can’t do this. “They shouldn’t have asked me,” “I’m going to make a fool of myself,” “I’m no e x p e r t ab o u t t h i s p r o gram!” Hang on to these negative frames, and you’ll become increasingly anxious and panicked. Reframe them and see how that alters your inner dialogue. “What an opportunity! It’s great my boss has so much confidence in apadin my tech skills. This could be a chance for me to shine, even though I know I’ ll have to put a lot of work into it. Time to get going!” Hear the difference reframing can make in your personal life? If you’re looking for creative ways to reframe a situation, listen to how others think of it. Now here’s the hard part. Squelch your knee jerk reaction to tell them how wrong they are. Or how they just don’t understand. Or how they just don’t get it. Instead, listen! See if another’s assessment of you (or of the situation) might make sense. Once you get into the habit of reframing, you’ll find it much easier to build up your self-confidence and resolve your inner conflicts.

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A. As with most wood maintenance, follow two basic rules: 1) consult experts to confirm the best practice and 2) don’t do anything you have doubts about. Water causes wood to react by swelling, mainly because the nature of exposed wood is to draw in water. Remember, the flooring used to be the center of a tree, and is composed of onte eeper millions of straw-like fibers that drew water from the roots of the tree high up to the leaves in order for the tree to survive. Ask any tree, and it wood sway toward telling you it couldn’t imagine giving up its innards to be a floor, but it happens every day. Because the fibers have such a strong tendency to pull moisture in, any moisture beyond the stabilized room humidity level is going to make the planks swell. Coating the fiber of the wood is a good start, but I often see the edges begin to turn color because the seal coating urethane or other materials can develop gaps. For this reason, it’s best not to saturate the finished planks with water. If you’re able to use liquid cleaners that combine less water with other ingredients that increase evaporation, such as alcohol, and damp mop with furniture-grade cleaners more, it will help to avoid some of the swelling. I recently came to a conclusion, thinking about the current pandemic, about the last pandemic, the influenza of 100 years ago. It was around that time that the modern architecture movement began, and I realize that part of the influence was a reaction to the need to create healthier living environments in our homes and workplaces. Even though most of us remember all the knickknacks and tchotchkes our grandparents had on their shelves, window sills and mantels, not to mention the coveted corner glass cabinets containing show pieces of crystal and figurines, the stark departure to the modern architecture movement was slowly taking hold. It was based on the need to eliminate dust-catchers. The Persian rugs disappeared and tile, marble and wood floors became more common. The first home I remember living in had hard, granite-like terrazzo floors and a projecting flat roof held up at one corner by two angled columns forming a V. Now we’re returning to hard, washable surfaces, so we just need to understand where the materials come from and how to treat them. Good luck!

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ow strange the past 12 months have been, for us all. Personally, I’ve been holed up for most of it at my desk in my bedroom, papers stacked up around me, my cellphone always at the ready, resting against my computer. I’m not complaining. I know how fortunate I am during this coronavirus pandemic to be able to work as a newspaper editor from home most of the time. My two adult children, both in college, Zoom in to their classes from their bedrooms one floor below. My wife, a teacher, SCOTT works at her school, but on occasion has BRINTON been called to teach virtually from home. I can’t help but feel cloistered, hemmed in by my bedroom walls. There’s a world outside, waiting for me, but I can’t venture far very often. So few of us can these days, our lives dictated by the ebbs and flows of an insidious viral invader. I leave my house in Merrick only for short, well-planned errands — no more browsing in stores — to teach three hours a week at Hofstra University, to take walks around the neighborhood or at a local park

with my family, or to report a story. I’ve realized that I’ve never before spent so much time by myself. I had grown accustomed to the nervous energy of a newsroom on deadline, the constant tapping of fingers on keyboards, the chatter of reporters speaking at breakneck pace with sources on the phone, the sound of footsteps moving hurriedly across a carpeted floor. Then, suddenly, seated at my home desk, there was only quiet whenever I stopped to listen. I could hear nothing but the faint sound of cars on the Meadowbrook Parkway nearby or, here and there, the howling wind. There was no movement, only stillness. At first, I felt alone. Then, as the months passed, a funny thing happened: I started to embrace the aloneness. My mind was less cluttered. I found I could think faster, write faster. I became a more efficient editor. As still more time passed, my mind started to wander during the precious moments of free time between editing and writing stories or teaching classes. Often it turned to the woods of my childhood in Yaphank, in Suffolk County — the hundreds of acres of oaks and pines behind my family’s home where I trekked off for hours, learning, by trial and error, to differentiate between poi-

son ivy and Virginia creeper or to navigate by paying close attention to unusual landmarks. It was the only other time when I was as alone as I am now. It was also when I was most at peace — when I could think freely. As a child, I spent more time than most in the woods. Not only did I grow up surrounded by forest, but also, as a Boy Scout, I ventured into many an upstate park, from the Catskills to the Adirondacks, always feeling a sense of oneness with the earth in the woods. That was, in part, why I spent four summers as a Fresh Air Fund counselor in Fishkill. I could do good for the world — the camp was for underprivileged children from the inner city — while living entirely outdoors. It was also why, the week I finished my master’s degree, I headed off to northern Maine to climb Mt. Katahdin — alone. The early days of the pandemic are a blur to me, a rapid-fire succession of hard-news stories that I had to write or edit. Over the summer, I marched alongside the Black Lives Matter protesters for miles to document that history-making movement, never stopping to think whether I might become infected with Covid-19 while walking among so many thousands of people. Then, during the fall, I began to settle into my lonesome routine, sending my mind

’ve grown used to the the quiet of my bedroom, in stark contrast to a newsroom.

in search of my past. I wondered why I thought so often about the woods. The answer, I believe, is simple: In the forest, I was without fear. We are all, I think, searching for some modicum of peace now. We must cling to some form of past happiness, because in it, we find hope, which we so desperately need to give us the inner strength to endure these final months of the pandemic before we reach herd immunity — we hope, sometime over the summer. In the future, I determined, I must return to the woods more often — to live, as Henry David Thoreau implored us, deliberately. In the woods, as Thoreau wrote, I can “front the essential facts of life.” I decided to buy a pair of Vasque Sundowner hiking boots — beautiful, brownleather, Italian-made hiking boots — the same pair that I purchased before I drove off to Maine, but somehow lost as a Peace Corps volunteer. I hope to climb Bear Mountain, Mount Marcy and Mount Katahdin again, and perhaps others as well. I hope. I hope. I hope. We must keep hope alive to remember why we should do all we can to survive these terrible and terrifying times. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@liherald.com.

Fighting the good fight against conspiracies (Part 2)

merica has been fertile ground for conspiracy theories. Some social scientists say that the conspiracy world began to flourish with the Kennedy assassination in 1963. A succession of violent events shocked a public that demanded an explanation. Before our eyes, our young president was shot down, and days later the shooter, Lee Harvey Oswald, was killed on live TV by Jack Ruby, a nightclub owner. Who was Oswald, the strange guy in the Texas Book Depository who took out JFK as he RANDI rode in a motorcade KREISS through Dallas? Dozens of books and movies fed the “real” stories. Enter the internet in the 1990s, and suddenly strange ideas, random sightings and pseudo explanations for phenomena of all kinds proliferated, striking roots in dark places, where they thrived. Who said men ever walked on the moon? How many humans have actually been snatched by aliens for visits to outer space? Elvis is really alive, and Paul McCartney is really dead. Apparently, the earth is flat. Or possibly

hollow. Or probably inhabited by beings who live in the netherworld below. You can’t even begin to count the vampires in the royal family, and some believe that a footman found human remains in the queen’s family freezer. Snack food? Most conspiracy propaganda is ridiculous and not particularly threatening, but what happens when a lunatic fringe goes more mainstream? What happens when a dangerous conspiracy theory gains traction with hundreds of thousands of people and more? What is the consequence of a conspiracy group getting one of theirs elected to the United States Congress? Well, here we are, folks, with Marjorie Taylor Greene, late of QAnon, in the House of Representatives. Early on, she allied herself with the group that believes that prominent elected officials and Hollywood celebrities are devil worshippers and child molesters. Greene expressed her support for threats of violence against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. How do you counter a new, popular, destructive belief system? The solutions are neither quick nor easy. The only antidote to the proliferation of conspiracy theories and hate groups is universal, robust education. It’s no coincidence

that QAnon has surged during a pandemic when everyone is trapped inside with little to do but weave webs of deception online. Do you love America? Help make our education system the best in the world, not just in science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, but also in civics. We have to teach constitutional democracy, and make it come alive for kids as a living, breathing way of life. Please read “America must embrace civics and history instruction for the sake of our democracy,” an editorial in the Washington Post on March 2. As adults, we have a lot to learn about how to support our freedoms and recognize authoritarianism when it emerges. We can all help our children become sharper, more critical thinkers instead of classroom sponges. As a former teacher, a parent and a grandparent, I have both experienced and witnessed the droning boredom of rote learning and “teaching to the test,” and lifetime jobs for teachers who long ago cashed in their chips. When we send our kids to school, we are entrusting their minds and futures to teachers who must inspire and sow creativity. A child who learns from their parents to be curious about the world, to ask questions,

niveral, robust education will help our children become critical thinkers.

to pursue proof in the face of dogma is someone who can resist conspiracy theories with intellect and moral courage. Actively curious children become intellectually healthy adults. We can all learn better to question assumptions, be aware of our own biases and evaluate evidence. According to the Foundation for Critical Thinking website, “Critical thinking is just deliberately and systematically processing information so that you can make better decisions and generally understand things better.” I don’t know how we get there from here, but I am absolutely sure that quality education blows the cobwebs out of the corners and engenders creative thinking and questioning in the face of false information and demagoguery. Did you know that Finland doesn’t exist? That Meghan Markle is a robot? That 5G causes Covid-19? That 9/11 was an inside job by the U.S. government? And so on. People believe this stuff, and generally their flights of fantasy do no harm. But today QAnon has emerged, raising a big tent for haters and fear-mongers from every corner of America. Many of our fellow Americans are buying what Q is selling. We must do better than this as a nation. Change begins with teaching our children how to learn. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Cuomo’s days in office appear numbered

year ago, the coronavirus pandemic arrived in New York, and fear and confusion ensued. People had no real idea what this terrible disease was — how deadly it could be or how, precisely, it spread. We needed a calming voice to talk us through the crisis. Gov. Andrew Cuomo was that voice. Day after day, week after week, he spoke directly to New Yorkers at daily televised news conferences, which quickly became popular not only here, but also across the country. He told us hard truths and offered credible solutions that brought calm — and results. By summer, New York’s Covid-19 infection rate, once the highest in the nation, had plummeted to 1 percent. That is, in part, why it has been so disturbing and disheartening to hear a series of accusations against the gover-

nor — first, that his administration may not only have under-reported nursing home deaths, but also altered the reports, and second, that he may have sexually harassed four women. If the growing number of accusations against Cuomo and his administration are proven true in the independent investigations now taking place, then he should resign, so as not to put the state through the long agony of an impeachment proceeding. U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City who represents the 4th Congressional District, has already called on Cuomo, a fellow Democrat, to step down. Rice made the announcement on Twitter March 1. Meanwhile, her House colleague Tom Suozzi, a Democrat from Glen Cove who represents the 3rd District, is taking more of a wait-and-see approach, allowing the investigations to

play out. According to a Quinnipiac poll last week, 55 percent of New Yorkers said they believe Cuomo should not resign, though the results were released the day before revelations that his aides may have changed death reports to reflect more favorably on the governor, so we may see that number drop. At the same time, 59 percent of New Yorkers said they do not want to see him run again. Cuomo is a fighter who doesn’t back down, so we don’t expect him to resign, though the allegations against him are mounting daily, so he may have no choice. New York has been through hell over the past year, and we don’t expect the coming year to be much easier. We will recover, but it will take time. What we need now is a strong leader at the helm, not one so damaged by scandal as to become ineffectual.

For trustee, Cuocci, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick

alvernites will have the opportunity to choose among three candidates for two open seats on the village board in next Tuesday’s village election. The Herald endorses Perry Cuocci and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, who are both running for the Independent Party. Cuocci has been a trustee since 2017, and his dedication to the village has been evident. Whether under former Mayor Patti Ann McDonald or current Mayor Keith Corbett, Cuocci has immersed himself in the community through his work as board liaison to the Nassau County Office of Emergency Management and the Malverne Chamber of Commerce. He is also a long-serving member for the Malverne Volunteer Ambulance Corps. During the pandemic, Cuocci helped to collect personal protective equipment for people in need. He ensured that the village budget included no tax increase in the last two fiscal years. That was made possible, he explained, through careful planning, leadership and experience. We believe Cuocci will be pivotal in continuing to develop relationships on the board and in the community, and encourage voters to re-elect him. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, a trustee from 2011 to 2018, would bring a wide range of experience and knowledge to the board. She served as police and fire commissioner as well as youth board and

Where and when to vote Tuesday, March 16 Malverne firehouse 30 Broadway Ave. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

merchants liaison. When she was deputy mayor under McDonald, the village board secured renovations of the downtown area and infrastructure upgrades for drainage, parking and roads, among other projects. Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick has

said she would continue to make Malverne a great place to live if elected, and we believe she will do just that. Lifelong Malvernite Lori Lang is one of the village’s most active residents. A small business owner who understands the needs of the village, she has revitalized the Hometown Pride Party, having also run for mayor in 2019. Though we support Cuocci and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Lang, too, has all the necessary tools to serve her community, and we urge her to stay involved in it. However, we urge residents to vote for Cuocci and Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick on Tuesday.

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n case you haven’t noticed it, there are all kinds of battles going on between legislators and governors all over the country. As far south as Texas and as far north as Albany, elected officials are fighting over electrical power and political power. Unlike a boxing match, when the dust has settled and the fighters retreat to their corners, there will be no winners. The most horrible case of government malpractice has occurred in Texas. It’s hard to believe that the most energy-rich JerrY state in the nation can go into a deep KreMer freeze impacting the lives of 28 million people. Wherever you travel in Texas, you’ll find oil rigs, natural gas facilities and ancient coal plants. With all those sources of power, a major cold wave hit the state in mid-February and froze much of the energy-generating equipment. When the temperature dropped, the state’s public utility corporation was totally unprepared to stop its generators from freezing. This is especially discon-

certing considering that in 2011, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the federal agency in charge of America’s energy resources, told Texas energy officials that they had to winterize their power facilities to prevent them from freezing over if hit by a major storm. Texas has always taken the position that its power plants shouldn’t be regulated by the federal government. They have gone as far as to decline to be tied into any power system in a neighboring state. New York, for example, is connected to a national grid, and when the state suffers a power loss, it can buy excess power from our surrounding states. During a typical summer heat wave, utilities such as Con Edison and PSE&G buy out-of-state power. When the cold descended on Texas, the first thing the Republican governor and lieutenant governor did was to blame the freeze on the wind and solar industry, claiming those energy sectors had caused the shutdown. They even attacked the so-called Green New Deal, which is a proposal and not a law. After a few days of ducking and weaving from Democratic assaults, Lt. Governor Dan

Patrick conceded that the state-owned system needed to be winterized. In the interim, some homeowners are getting energy bills in the thousands of dollars due to the breakdowns in the system. Back here in New York, there’s a fistfight going on between the Long Island Power Authority and PSE&G, which has a contract to run the power system. Their battle is focused on Tropical Storm Isaias last August, which left record numbers of homeowners without power for almost two weeks. LIPA is suing PSE&G, and the politicians are talking about creating a publicly owned power system. If I had a choice between PSE&G or Con Edison and a publicly run system, I’d stick with private enterprise. The other battle for power is going on between numerous governors and their state legislatures over Covid restrictions. It seems that a number of legislatures, including New York’s, are tired of their governors dictating to the states on mask wearing, business openings and a variety of other restrictions. It has gotten so bad in some states that Republican legislators are battling Republican governors,

f it’s not electrical power, there’s always Covid restrictions to battle over.

calling them “dictators.” The New York legislative battle between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the leaders of the Legislature has been temporarily resolved with an agreement that Cuomo’s executive powers will be suspended by the end of April and the Legislature will play a greater role. Much of what will happen is linked to the fate of Cuomo, who is under fire amid allegations of sexual harassment. There is more to this power struggle than just a tug of war for control. Individual legislators have claimed that Cuomo has threatened them personally, and they are looking to restrict his powers. It’s no secret in Albany that Cuomo has a reputation for being a tough boss, and he never hides his feelings, but new laws will not settle this brawl. I’m not an expert on health issues, but it seems that the Covid-19 has another side effect. It causes politicians to go into fits of rage and attack each other for weeks on end with little to show for it. 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.

Letters Keeping Malverne strong and secure To the Editor: We are writing to endorse Perry Cuocci and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick for trustees in the village election next Tuesday. Together, we have had the unique honor to serve as the mayor of Malverne for 18 years, and our combined service on the village board totals almost 50 years. We understand the fine balance between fiscal controls and providing the services to secure and improve Malverne for the future. The coming years will present critical challenges that require active, informed leaders who have both vision and experience. We know Perry and Patricia through their personal actions, years of involvement with the village and standards for treating all people with respect and dignity. Perry’s experience in law enforcement and Patricia’s legal and financial background are just what we need to be well prepared, safe and thriving. Please vote to keep Malverne strong and secure on Tuesday at the Malverne firehouse. Vote for Perry Cuocci and Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick for trustee. MAYoR KEITh CoRBETT, and FoR-

MER MAYoRS PATTI MCDoNALD and JoSEPh CANzoNERI Malverne

Vote for Lori Lang on Tuesday To the Editor: here are some important statistics to consider: In the last trustee election, in 2017, 185 residents voted — total. our village has approximately 8,900 residents, and about 6,800 registered voters. That’s less than 3 percent of our total registered village voters. That number needs to change for the preservation of our village as we approach our 100th anniversary. our residents deserve a true election where choices are presented for their village representatives. our candidate, Lori Lang, is a lifelong resident of 47 years, and she knows why people move to Malverne. It’s for the village services, its safety, a small-town feel and for the proximity to New York City. Lori also knows that this is all a result of the hard work of our village employees. We need open government, and Lori, our hometown Pride Party candidate, has professional business administration and communications experience to get it done. She would like to create a business development committee — using the skills of the professionals in the village

to revitalize our shopping district — and continue to support our merchants as she has done, along with her sister, Bridget Jelovcic, for the past year by raising more than $50,000 through the Malverne Feeding our heroes and helping our Merchants campaign. We would also hope to create and serve as the communications officer/ trustee liaison to provide proactive and consistent communications with our residents. This would include public information sessions, meeting reminders, meeting recaps of key issues posted on the website, email blasts and phone blasts. In today’s fast-paced world, this can all be done simply, with no cost to residents. Along with former Mayor Anthony Panzarella, who has offered his endorsement as well as Sue hennessy, former Mayor Joseph hennessy’s wife, I urge our residents to register to vote hometown Pride Party — Lori Lang, Row B on Tuesday. CAThERINE hUNT Malverne

We need effective and efficient leaders To the Editor: on Tuesday, the Village of Malverne will elect two trustees. During these

stressful economic times, it is imperative that the village be administered by the most competent residents who tout the greatest level of governmental and fiscal expertise. Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick is an attorney with a law degree from New York University, and she is an experienced certified public accountant who is well versed in taxation law. During her time on the Malverne village board as budget director, the village maintained an excellent bond rating and taxes were kept as low as possible, despite large financial mandates that were thrust on the village by New York state. Perry Cuocci has been a member of the village’s board of trustees since 2016, and is currently the deputy mayor, who was responsible for no tax increase in the 2019-20 fiscal year. he is also a retired FBI agent with a specialty in public corruption. Both Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick and Cuocci have the experience and skills needed to administer our village government effectively and efficiently. Therefore, I am asking you to vote for them under the Independent Party of Malverne on Tuesday. REGINA A. RoChFoRD Malverne

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