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‘A gateway to access’ for all Coronavirus vaccine pop-up site appears at Lakeview Library By NAkEEM GRANT ngrant@liherald.com
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DoRIs HICks, PREsIDENT of the Lakeview branch of the NAACP, received her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine at a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Gateway Christian Center in Valley Stream on Feb. 23.
Many Lakeview residents were hopeful for easier access to the coronavirus vaccines. Their wishes became reality when a pop-up vaccine site appeared at the Lakeview Public Library on March 18. The daylong event was arranged by Tracey Edwards, the NAACP’s Long Island regional director, Lakeview Library board President Michael Alexander and Northwell Health. Several stations were set up throughout the chil-
dren’s room, Cherry Lane, where residents received their inoculations. “I think the closer that we can get to communities in order to administer the vaccine, the better we are,” Edwards said. While mass vaccination sites at hospitals, colleges and stadiums are good for the overall vaccination campaign, Edwards said, efforts at smaller centers can help alleviate some of the apprehension many people may have about getting vaccinated. Experts have said that comContinued on page 15
Residents team up for a ‘souper’ collection in Malverne By NAkEEM GRANT ngrant@liherald.com
Residents roamed the streets of Malverne last Saturday, going door to door with carts and wagons to collect nonperishable food for Our Lady of Lourdes Church’s annual Souper Scavenger Hunt. Groups met at the church, signed up to take part and formed teams before taking to the streets for this year’s villagewide hunt. Children knocked on doors and collected canned goods throughout the afternoon, and engaged in a friendly competition to score extra points for gathering tuna, peanut butter
and canned fruits, among other items. “Seeing my boys run from door to door, you’d think it was Christmas, as if they had a present waiting for them,” said Lourdes parent Hope Orfano. “It’s just a bag of cans, but they’re so happy, and it can’t be more fun than when they’re watching the collections being weighed.” The scavenger hunt helps to replenish OLL’s food pantry for people in need. More than 16,000 pounds of nonperishables were collected at this year’s event. Orfano, whose family has participated for the past five years, said that the hunt is an “easy
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win” for everyone. “The beauty of this event is that anybody can do this,” said Orfano, a member of the team Super O.K.K.’s. “This event is wonderful, but I hope this helps to inspire people to donate and help all the time, and to learn how easy it is to give back. Being
out and feeling like we’re accomplishing something is a feeling that is important to grab on to, especially in times like this.” Last year’s scavenger hunt was postponed until June because of the coronavirus pandemic. The church held an alternative food drive last March to support families during the lockdown.
“I think that people are aware of the fact that the needs are greater at this time,” OLL coordinator Linda Baldacchino said, “and there’s been so many people that have rallied together.” Groups like Boy Scout Troop 24 take part in the event to reinforce their values while encouraging others to get involved. Continued on page 4
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Malverne celebrates 100 days of school Students from Maurice W. Downing and Davison Avenue Intermediate schools were thrilled to celebrate the district’s 100th day of school last month. Students in both buildings took part in 100th day-themed activities to honor the day. At Downing, virtual students had a blast celebrating 100 days of school as they sported hats which read, “I’m 100 Days Brighter,” and dressed as 100-year-olds. In-person students who also dressed up, took part in STEM activities and other fun classroom activities geared toward counting to 100. Third graders at Davison celebrated the 100th day of school through a crafty activity. Each student was assigned a number between one and 100 and then was tasked to create a piece of art with that number. Courtesy Malverne School District; compiled by Nakeem Grant
Maurice W. doWning students took part in creative classroom activities as they celebrated 100 days of school.
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Mental Health Spirit Week at WHMS Throughout the week of March 22, the West Hempstead Middle School Student Council, with the guidance of school psychologist Caitlin Coughlin, organized a Mental Health Spirit Week to s p r e a d aw a r e n e s s a n d encourage healthy habits among students. Each day, a short description of different coping strategies related to the themes was shared over the morning announcements. For example, Tie Dye Tuesday represented, like colors, the wide range of emotions students can experience and encouraged them to express them. Courtesy West Hempstead School District; compiled by Nakeem Grant
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StudentS and Staff at West Hempstead Middle School wore colorful clothes for Tie Dye Tuesday as part of the school’s Mental Health Spirit Week on March 23.
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Replenishing the Lourdes food pantry continued from front page Scoutmaster Joe Somma said the scouts helped organize the collection at the church while hitting the streets to gather donations as well. “We try to do these events as much as possible, because obviously it’s an important part of what scouting is about,” Somma said. “As scout leaders, we try to give the boys new experiences, memories and helping to build friendship within the troop. But I think helping out our community and helping out others is probably one of the most important things that the boys can lear n through being in scouting.” The scavenger hunt, Somma added, is one several events in which scouts can earn a merit badge for community citizenship. He said he hoped that taking part gave them a sense of accomplishment. “The troop has done really well during Covid,” he said. “Our roster is the highest it’s been in years, and I’m really proud of the boys that really stuck it out and stayed focused through everything that we’ve been through.”
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Residents oRganized non-peRishable items at Our Lady of Church during its annual Souper Scavenger Hunt last Saturday.
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Lakeview resident Lois King was assisted by Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin during the town’s E-Cycle program at the Village of Hempstead’s Department of Public Works on March 6.
Locals take part in e-cycle program Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin helped numerous residents who took part in the town’s E-Cycle program on March 6 at the Village of Hempstead’s Department of Public Works. This program allows residents to dispose of their old electronics — such as televisions, computers, video game consoles, among other devices — in a safe
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CornweLL avenue sChooL students in West Hempstead joined Principal Deanna Sinito as they wore crazy socks to recognize World Down Syndrome Day on March 19.
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events and activities
Ongoing Farmers Market at Crossroads Crossroads Farm’s weekly farmers markets will be held each Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Movies at the Malverne Cinema The Malverne Cinema is now available for private rentals only.
Thursday, April 1 Virtual Chapter Chats Read Aloud with Ms. Samantha Part 1 Listen each week with the West Hempstead Library as Ms. Samantha reads a few chapters from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Then, afterwards, unmute to discuss the book together in a live chat. For grades 3 to 5.
Friday, April 2
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Lifeguard training at Echo Park Pool Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, center, visited Echo Park Pool in West Hempstead on Feb. 28 to support residents who took part in the town’s lifeguard training. Also attending, from left, were Town Aquatics Division Coordinator Justine Anderson, Lifeguard Supervisor John Gutman, Lifeguard Instructor Vanessa Froehlich and trainees Anthony Duran, Nicole McCrea, Ryan Miller, Michael Munson, Julia O’Dea, Nick Scottodiclemente, Evelyn Sun and Jake Yuhas.
Good Friday Libraries in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview will be closed for Good Friday.
Tuesday, April 6
Make Chinese dumplings
This virtual program with the West Hempstead Library is an out-loud reading group for disabled adults. The program is from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
Teenagers in grades seven through 12 can follow along with a recipe and video tutorial to learn how to make delicious dumplings in an online program from the Elmont Memorial Library on April 2. Registration is required.
Sunday, April 4 Easter Sunday Libraries in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview will be closed for Easter.
Monday, April 5 Preschool Take-Home Craft Starting at 12 noon, a take-home craft will be available in the West Hempstead Library’s lobby. Take one per young child in your household. While supplies last.
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Make Peep sushi Adults can learn to make sushi out of Peeps, rice crispy treats and candy by registering with their email to receive a recipe for the sweet sushi from the Elmont Memorial Library on April 6. The recipe will be posted on the library’s Adult Services page at www. elmontlibrary.org, and registration to receive the recipe ends the day before the program.
Wednesday, April 7 Virtual Stories & Songs for Babies & Toddlers Join Miss Victoria for stories and songs with the West Hempstead Library at 10 a.m. Geared toward
ages birth to 3 years old, but all are welcome. Please register with a valid email address so that the library can send you the Zoom link.
Melted Crayon Art (for grades six to 12) Using a blow dryer, create a beautiful rain scene with a starter kit provided by the West Hempstead Library. Starter kit includes image and crayons, and will be available for pick up from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Participants must supply their own blow dryer. Please note: This program can get messy. The library recommends using drop clothes or using newspaper to protect your work space, or doing the project outside.
Village board meeting The Village of Malverne’s monthly board meeting will take place at Village Hall, at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 8 Musicals of the 1930s lecture
helped audiences escape the hard times of the Great Depression in this lecture from the Franklin Square Public Library on April 8 at 7 p.m., featuring scenes with Shirley Temple, James Cagney, Fred and Ginger and the Marx Brothers. Registration is required.
Friday, April 9 Celebrate spring Children ages 2 and 3 can celebrate the beginning of spring with some springtime crafts they can pick up from the Franklin Square Public Library on April 9. Registration is required.
Saturday, April 10 Play some Pixar Bingo Play Bingo with all your favorite Pixar movies and characters in this program from the Franklin Square Public Library on April 10 at 4 p.m. Every player must register for the program with a valid
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Easter falls on April 4. Those who are 50 and older are now eligible for the Covid vaccine. Covid vaccines are now available at the Walgreens in Valley Stream. The state will be reviewing its Covid protocols. Send your letter to the editor to ngrant@liherald.com.
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Town invites neighbors to burn chametz Echo Park in West Hempstead and a town parking field in Woodmere both hosted the Town of Hempstead’s contactless drive-thru chametz burning event last Friday. Town Supervisor Don Clavin and councilmen Bruce Blakeman, Anthony D’Esposito and Thomas Muscarella welcomed Jewish families from across the town for this festive event. Under the supervision of the West Hempstead and Woodmere fire departments, neighbors burned their chametz in a safe, communal way in preparation for the holy day of Passover. “The Burning of the Chametz is a communal event that draws a large number of Jewish families from all throughout America’s largest township,” Clavin said in a news release. “It is thanks to the participating fire departments from Woodmere and West Hempstead that this event is held every year without a hitch. Unfortunately, the event could not be held last year, but Hempstead Town is glad to be a part of bringing it back for 2021.” According to the Book of Exodus, practitioners of the Jewish faith left Egypt in such a hurry that there was not enough time for their bread to be baked properly. This resulted in the creation of the traditional Matzah, or unleavened bread. To remember the sacrifices of their ancestors, foods with leavening agents are forbidden during the holiday of Passover. “It was wonderful to see the community coming together again safely to responsibly continue practicing their faith. Chag Sameach,” Blakeman said. Jewish people may not own, eat, or benefit in any way from the unleavened food. Each year before Passover, Jewish families around the world sell their chametz and burn the leftovers found around the house to continue this tradition. “We’d like to thank the West Hempstead and Woodmere fire departments for taking the initiative to help the town offer this event for practicing families throughout our township,” D’Esposito said. “We look forward to next year’s celebration with a larger crowd and less restrictions,” Muscarella added.
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Town officials and members of the West Hempstead Fire Department took part in a drive-thru chametz burning event at Echo Park on March 26. The event was co-sponsored by the fire department. Town councilman Bruce Blakeman, near left, greeted a resident during the drive thru in West Hempstead. He was joined by Town Clerk Kate Murray, far left, Supervisor Don Clavin, Councilman Tom Muscarella and Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll.
Courtesy Town of Hempstead; compiled by Nakeem Grant
Inside LI to host college information webinar By nicole alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com
Herald Inside LI will host a live Zoom webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8 at 7 p.m. Panelists from local colleges and universities will discuss admissions processes, precautions taken on campuses, accommodating students during a pandemic, and student retention and expansion. The panelists will include Marguerite Lane, the assistant vice president of enrollment management at Molloy College; Christine Murphy, the vice president for enrollment management at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn;
Robert Oliva, the assistant vice president of enrollment management at St. Francis College; and Joseph Posillico, the vice president for enrollment management at the New York Institute of Technology. Oliva, who will share more information about St. Francis College during the webinar, said when the pandemic hit, the recruitment process at St. Francis College changed in major ways. He also said the school has had to adapt to the pandemic by creating an online visitation program—which went from having in-person to online appointments involving engagement with students over Zoom during times that were most convenient for them.
“We became even more intentional about literally meeting students where they were at…in their neighborhoods and at their homes…celebrating students during one of the most challenging times we’ve ever been through,” he said. “These adjustments have kept us stronger together — and we are much better prepared for a return to the new normal in the fall.” Posillico said the most extensive change caused by the pandemic is how many colleges and universities have become test optional, such as New York Institute of Technology. “This change has helped students apply to colleges that previously they may have felt reluctant to consider, and
it has also reduced the stress levels associated with test-taking,” he said. Other changes at New York Institute of Technology, Posillico said, include how admissions events have become virtual throughout the pandemic, allowing students from across the country, even the world, to attend. For more on this topic, watch the webinar Staying Local for College on April 8, sponsored by Adelphi University, Molloy College, New York Institute of Technology, St. Francis College and St. Joseph’s College. To register for this webinar and to submit questions for the panelists in advance, visit liherald.com/college.
Curran: Nassau County to build back stronger mkoenig@liherald.com
Nassau County has faced unprecedented issues over the past year, with the loss of more than 3,000 residents to the novel coronavirus and renewed calls for police reform. But through it all, County Executive Laura Curran said, residents have proven their resiliency, coming up with new and creative ways to help their neighbors, which, she said, makes her believe Nassau will emerge from the pandemic stronger than it was before. “Standing here now, I see a future brighter than ever,” she said in her State of the County address, which she gave from the stage of Elmont Memorial High School March 24. “And tonight, I’ll tell you exactly how Nassau County is seizing this once-in-a-century opportunity to come back stronger than we ever imagined.” Nassau has steadily worked to rebuild its economy in the year since Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all schools and businesses would have to shut down to stop the spread of the coronavirus, she said. The county has provided more than 200 restaurants with grants of up to $10,000 and more than 35,000 families with food at a time when many New Yorkers have been out of work. The county is now helping school districts access Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for investment in information technology and improved
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nassau County exeCutive Laura Curran said the State of the County is strong at Elmont Memorial High School on March 24. ventilation, and it continues its inoculation efforts. At press time, nearly 35 percent of Nassau residents had received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine, the highest percentage of any major county in New York state. “Even when it hasn’t been easy politically,” Curran said, “I’ve advocated for businesses that have followed the rules and are just trying to get by, and I’ll continue to advocate for common-sense reopening.” Curran also used the speech to tout her accomplishments, before she faces Republican Town of Hempstead Council-
man Bruce Blakeman, of Atlantic Beach, in the November general election. “I believe government can work for the people, but only when it’s honest, transparent and responsive,” Curran said, “and for too long, that was the opposite of what we had here in Nassau.” The county has reduced the timeframe for project approvals from the Department of Public Works, and increased the annual average lane miles of roads repaved between 2019 and 2021 by more than 70 percent when compared to the average lane miles of roads repaved in the three years before Curran took office.
Additionally, Curran said, she did not increase property taxes during the coronavirus pandemic, and instead used money left over from the 2019 budget to fund the unanticipated expenses of the pandemic last year. As a result, she said, Moody’s upgraded Nassau’s bond rating to positive for the first time in 15 years, citing “a third consecutive year of improved financial results” and “ongoing budget and management discipline.” “My administration will continue policies of fiscal restraint,” Curran said, “so that the county can finally, after almost a decade, end the state’s control over county finances.” The county is now seeing record-low crime rates, she said, and is seeking to improve the community’s relationship with the Nassau County Police Department by expanding community policing initiatives, creating more Police Activity Leagues and passing new legislation to reform the police department. It requires all police officers to wear body cameras and will include “unprecedented steps to increase police data transparency, provide additional de-escalation and antibias training and ensure our force reflects the diversity of our communities.” “We should never be afraid to talk about ways to improve policing,” Curran said, “but there will be no defunding the police in Nassau County. Our law enforcement will always have my respect and I will always have their backs.”
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Some deck prep goes a long way Keep your deck looking like new By Mark J. Donovan We’ve rediscovered outdoor living since the pandemic upended our lives. Not that we didn’t enjoy our decks — and patios — prior to the start of stay-at-home orders. But now, these spaces are truly an extension of our living environment. Restrictions imposed by the coronavirus have spurred greater demand for outdoor spaces and interesting new amenities. The first step in fully enjoying your deck is some basic deck prep work to get ready for another summer season. Before you start pulling out the grill and deck furniture, inspect your deck to see how it has weathered the winter. Look for cracked and splitting decking, faded and/or peeling deck stain or paint, signs of mold and mildew, rot and decay, and damaged deck railings. Regardless of whether your decking material is wood or composite, at a minimum give it a good cleaning. Use a mild cleaning solution, a stiff bristle brush and a garden hose to give it a good cleaning. Alternatively, you can use a pressure washer; however, take care not to damage the decking boards by using too high a pressure setting. If you observe black splotchy mold and mildew patches, use a deck cleaner that can remove them. Also, if your wood deck has bleached out and faded to an undesirable gray and you want to restore its original color, look for cleaning products that can specifically do so. After giving a wood deck a good cleaning, look to see whether the water beads up on the boards or instead absorbs into the wood. If the
water seems to absorb into it, then the next step in your deck prep work is to apply a deck sealer. When applying any deck sealer, make sure the decking is completely dry and there is no rain in the forecast for a couple of days. If it rains within 24 hours of your applying the deck sealer, it may never fully dry. As a result, the
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semitransparent stain to the traditional clear deck water sealer. Clear deck water sealers can be difficult to apply and are apt to leave the deck permanently tacky if too much is applied. Also, deck water sealers tend to peel after a couple of years. Stripping or sanding a deck to remove a peeling deck sealer is a project you want to avoid at all costs. Expect to have to apply a deck sealer every couple of years or so, even if you use a semitransparent stain. Also, look to use deck water repellants that include a mildewcide, which will help to impede the growth of mold and mildew. Mother Nature is simply very rough on deck surfaces. Finally, as part of your deck prep work, if you observe any rotted or decaying boards, floor joists or railing pieces, replace them with new moisture- and insect-resistant lumber. Make sure to use corrosion-resistant fasteners for attaching the new lumber. Required new decking material should be installed prior to sealing the deck. Once you’ve completed your deck preparation work, you can expect to enjoy the beauty and functionality of your deck for the entire warm weather season, with little to no maintenance. Simply sweep or hose down the deck a couple of times during the summer to keep it looking new and feeling wonderful.
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he Covid pandemic has been a gamechanger in the world of youth sports. As the president of the Hewlett-Lawrence Soccer Club, I have seen firsthand the strain it has put on youth programs across Long Island and our country. Although the larger programs have had their share of challenges, it is the small community-based programs like HLSC that have really struggled to remain open. At first, the hardest part of the pandemic was the uncertainty. There were legitimate concerns from parents and players alike about the challenges facing our sport. Over the summer, we started to receive guidance from the various local governing bodies about how to “return to play.” There would be a fall 2020 season. There was a scramble by clubs to find facilities.
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Countless hours were spent making phone calls, emails and attending Zoom meetings with school districts and various other venues. The response from our community was very encouraging. The desire for our kids to get out and do something, anything was overwhelming. Travel teams had to be pieced together, sometimes merging with neighboring clubs to field a team in a certain age group. Before the season began, there were Zoom meetings for club presidents, travel coaches and referees to make sure everyone understood — all eyes were on us. We had a responsibility to our team, club, community and to all of youth sports to adhere to the to the guidelines. The fall season was a success, and we’re looking forward to the spring 2021 season.
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My business shutdown when the rest of New York shut down in early March. Thankfully things opened back up. It's challenging to work during a pandemic, but we must count our blessings. We know the saying, "That which doesn't break us only makes us stronger." I know many of the residents in Elmont have significantly been affected over the past 12 months. I pray for all families going through this trying time. The Elmont community is a fantastic community on Long Island. Our fortitude and strength will shine through. As the president for the Elmont Cardinals, I look forward to seeing things get back to a sense of normalcy in the coming months. Stay strong all. Pain is temporary, and pride is forever.
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ovid-19 definitely impacted us, and we lost our whole spring season. In June, Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave us permission to play under certain restrictions. When we returned, we had to keep equipment clean, social distance and wear masks while on the field. The spectators were limited, and baseballs had to be rotated often. We took Covid seriously because we wanted to continue playing sports. So we bought a bucket dedicated to cleaning equipment. We hosted more intimate practices, sometimes with only six players. We took some proactive approaches toward working with kids and split them up when we could, even in the dugout. We took every precaution and didn’t want any situations. If one kid got sick, the whole team went down, and that would have been
ver the past year, we've managed to follow all of the Covid restrictions while we tried to meet on a weekly basis. We've been doing as [many] outdoor activities as possible. Whether it's Crossroads Farm or Westwood Park, we're thankful to have several outdoor facilities to be able to get the scouts together. It's been challenging, especially keeping our scouts' interest during the summertime. At that time when things were really strict, we did a virtual campout where all the boys had to set up camp in their backyard with their parents' supervision. Our scoutmaster, Joe Somma, has done a great job coming up with creative ideas to keep them interested and helping them advance through their ranks. He's really the one who's been at the helm, and everyone
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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL DISTRICT ELECTION AND BUDGET HEARING OF MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, COUNTY OF NASSAU, STATE OF NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual meeting of the qualified voters of the Malverne Union Free School District, Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, will be held on May 18, 2021, at 9:00 p.m. in the gymnasium of the Howard T. Herber Middle School, Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y., in said School District for the transaction of such business as is authorized by law. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Budget Hearing will be held on May 11, 2021 at 8:00 p.m. at the Malverne Performance Art Center, 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. for the purposes of discussing funds for the proposed 2021-2022 School Budget. The Budget Hearing may be viewed at the following website: www.malverneschoolslive .com PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the vote upon the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures for the school year 2021-2022, on all propositions duly filed with the Board of Education, and to fill two (2) vacancies on the Board of Education shall be held in the gymnasium of the Howard T. Herber Middle School on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The qualified voters shall fill the following two vacancies: the office of Phyllis M. Tinsley and Danielle Hopkins, current members of the Board of Education which terms expire on June 30, 2021, and for two new terms commencing on July 1, 2021 and expiring on June 30, 2025. The qualified voters shall also vote upon the following propositions. PROPOSITION NO. 1 Resolved that the proposed Budget of the Malverne Union Free School District of the Town of Hempstead, County of Nassau, State of New York for the fiscal year 2021-2022 be adopted and that the amount of said budget be raised by tax upon the taxable property of the School District after first deducting the monies available from the State Aid and other sources. PROPOSITION NO. 2 (Capital Reserve Fund Expenditure Proposition): RESOLVED: That the Board of Education of the Malverne Union Free School District (“District”) be hereby authorized to appropriate and expend from the District’s Capital Reserve Fund II, established by the voters of the District on May 20,
2014, an amount not to exceed Two Million Eighty Thousand Dollars ($2,080,000.00) to undertake and perform the following school building and district-wide site improvements, renovations and/or alterations to commence during the 2020-2021 school year (“Project”), substantially as described in a memorandum report prepared by the District’s architects (“Report”), on file and available for public inspection in the office of the District Clerk, all at no additional cost to District taxpayers: certain capital improvements, construction, reconstruction, renovations and/or alterations in all District buildings and facilities and the sites thereof, including (1) installation of new High School baseball field with synthetic turf infield, grass outfield, and associated site work including drainage, fencing, dugout structures, and batting cages/bullpens, (2) additional site upgrades including installation of synthetic turf with inlaid logo on hill near Varsity Football Field, parking lot entrance sign at High School, flag pole at Center Field Varsity Baseball field, dugout furnishings including bat rack/helmet rack for Varsity Baseball Field, and audio-visual equipment related to Varsity Baseball Field, and (3) roof repair and remediation work at the High School, including (as and where necessary) furnishings, equipment, machinery, demolition, and other work in connection therewith, as well as preliminary costs and costs incidental thereto and to the financing thereof; provided that the costs of the components of the Project as set forth in the Report may be reallocated among such components if the Board of Education shall determine that such reallocation is in the best interests of the District and no material change shall be made in the scope of the Project. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the voting shall be on voting machines and the polls will remain open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. and as much longer as may be necessary to enable the voters then present to cast their ballots. The condensed form of the budget proposition and the text of all other propositions to appear on the voting machines and a detailed statement in writing of the amount of money which will be required for the school year 2021-2022, specifying the purposes and the amount for each, will be prepared and copies thereof will be
made available, upon request, to any resident in the district at each school house in the district in which school is maintained from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during the 14 days immediately preceding said election of May 18, 2021, excluding Saturday, Sunday and holidays, and at such annual election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, the district is required to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted by the statutory authority, and show the cumulative impact of type of exemption, the cumulative amount expected to be received as payments in lieu of taxes and the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the election shall be held in accordance with the Rules of the Conduct of Meetings and Elections adopted by the Board. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the nominations for the office of Board of Education member shall be made by petition subscribed by at least 25 qualified voters of the District, and filed in the District Clerk’s Office, in the Administration Building, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, N.Y., from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., not later than the 30th day preceding election, this year April 19, 2021. Such petition shall state the specific vacancy on the Board for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office and the name of the last incumbent, if any. Each vacancy shall be considered a separate office and a separate petition shall be required to nominate a candidate to each separate office. No person shall be nominated for more than one separate office. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his unwillingness to serve. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted, in writing, by petition subscribed by at least 100 qualified voters of the District and filed in the District Clerk’s Office between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., not later than 30 days preceding the meeting or election at which such question or proposition shall be voted
upon, this year April 19, 2021, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any annual or special meeting of the district. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration shall meet on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at the Malverne High School Lobby and at the District Administration Building from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters for said annual district election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed upon the such registry provided that, at such meeting of the Board of Registration, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration, to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual district elections for which such register is prepared. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the register shall include: (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who have been previously registered for any annual or special District meeting or election and who have voted at any annual or special District meeting or election held or conducted within four calendars years (2017-2020) prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) those voters permanently registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board of Registration will further meet during the Annual District Election on May 18, 2021 to prepare a register for District meetings or elections to be held after May 18, 2021. The Register shall be filed in the District Clerk’s Office where it shall be open for inspection by any qualified voter from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the five days prior to the election, except Sunday, and at the polling place on election day. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for election of school board members and for voting on the school budget are to be completed on a form prescribed by the state board of elections and may be obtained by visiting the New York
State Education Department’s Website (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), or by contacting the District Clerk by email (lridley@malverne.k12.ny. us) or phone (516-887-6483). Completed applications must be received at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the applicant, or the day before the election if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the applicant or to his or her designated agent. Absentee ballot applications will not be accepted by the District Clerk before April 19, 2021. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots have been issued will be available in the District Clerk’s office on each of the five days prior to the election except Sunday, and by appointment only between the hours 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon on the Saturday prior to the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that pursuant to Education Law §2018-d, any person serving in the military, including spouses and dependents, may register to vote in the upcoming school district election. A military voter who is a qualified voter of the District may obtain a registration form by contacting the District Clerk by telephone (516-887-6483), facsimile (516-596-2910), email (lridley@malverne.k12.ny. us), mail (District Clerk, Malverne UFSD, Administration Building, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565), or in person (during regular office hours or between the hours of 9:30AM and 2:30PM). A military voter who is duly registered may apply for a military ballot by requesting an application from the District by also contacting the District Clerk. Completed applications must be personally delivered or mailed to the District Clerk and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. Military ballots must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 18, 2021 if signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto with a date which is not later than the day before the election, or not later than the close of the polls on May 18, 2021 if postmarked or endorsed by an agency of the United States government. A military voter may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration form, military ballot application or military
ballot by mail, facsimile or electronic mail in the request for such registration, ballot application, or ballot. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that this Board shall convene a special meeting ther0eof within 24 hours after the filing with the District Clerk of a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating and declaring said results; that the Board hereby designates itself to be set of poll clerks to cast and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law, §2019-a, subdivision 2b at said special meeting of the Board. Dated: March 9, 2021 BY ORDER OF BOARD OF EDUCATION MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK ___________________ LISA RIDLEY DISTRICT CLERK 125247 LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ANUAL Y AUDIENCIA DEL PRESUPUESTO DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNION FREE DE MALVERNE, PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD, CONDADO DE NASSAU, ESTADO DE NUEVA YORK POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que la reunión anual de votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar Union Free de Malverne, Ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, se llevará a cabo el 18 de mayo de 2021 a las 9:00 p.m. en el gimnasio de la Howard T. Herber Middle School, Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y., en dicho Distrito Escolar para la transacción de los negocios autorizados por la ley. POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que la Audiencia sobre el presupuesto se llevará a cabo el 11 de mayo de 2021 a las 8:00 p.m. en el Malverne Performance Art Center, 80 Ocean Avenue, Malverne, N.Y. con el propósito de discutir los fondos para el Presupuesto Escolar 2021-2022 propuesto. La audiencia de presupuesto se puede ver en el siguiente sitio web: www.malverneschoolslive .com POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA de que la votación sobre la asignación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos necesarios para el año escolar 2021-2022, sobre todas las proposiciones debidamente presentadas ante la Junta de Educación y para llenar dos (2) vacantes en la Junta de Educación se llevará a cabo en el gimnasio de la Howard T. Herber Middle School el martes 18 de mayo de 2021, de 7:00 am a 9:00
pm Los votantes calificados llenarán las siguientes dos vacantes: la oficina de Phyllis M. Tinsley y Danielle Hopkins, miembros actuales de la Junta de Educación, cuyos mandatos vencen el 30 de junio de 2021 y por dos nuevos mandatos que comienzan el 1 de julio de 2021 y expiran el 30 de junio de 2025. Los votantes calificados también votarán sobre las siguientes proposiciones. PROPOSICIÓN NÚM. 1 Se resolvió que se adopte el Presupuesto propuesto del Distrito Escolar Union Free de Malverne de la ciudad de Hempstead, Condado de Nassau, Estado de Nueva York para el año fiscal 2021-2022 y que el monto de dicho presupuesto se aumente mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible. del Distrito Escolar después de deducir primero el dinero disponible de la Ayuda Estatal y otras fuentes. PROPOSICIÓN NÚM. 2 (Propuesta de Gastos del Fondo de Reserva de Capital): SE RESUELVE: Que la Junta de Educación del Distrito Escolar Union Free de Malverne (“Distrito”) sea autorizado por la presente a apropiar y gastar del Fondo de Reserva de Capital II del Distrito, establecido por los votantes del Distrito el 20 de mayo de 2014, una cantidad no exceder los dos millones ochenta mil dólares ($2,080,000.00) para emprender y realizar las siguientes mejoras, renovaciones y/o alteraciones del edificio escolar y del sitio en todo el distrito para comenzar durante el año escolar 2020-2021 (“Proyecto”), sustancialmente como se describe en un informe de memorando preparado por los arquitectos del Distrito (“Informe”), archivado y disponible para inspección pública en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, todo sin costo adicional para los contribuyentes del Distrito: ciertas mejoras de capital, construcción, reconstrucción, renovaciones y/o alteraciones en todos los edificios e instalaciones del Distrito y los sitios de los mismos, incluyendo (1) la instalación de un nuevo campo de béisbol de la High School con césped sintético, campo de césped y césped artificial trabajo en el sitio asociado que incluye drenaje, cercas, estructuras de dugout y jaulas de bateo/bullpens, (2) mejoras adicionales del sitio, incluyendo la instalación de césped sintético con el logotipo incrustado en la colina cerca del campo de fútbol universitario, letrero de entrada al estacionamiento en la High School, asta de
bandera en el centro Campo de béisbol del equipo universitario, mobiliario del dugout, incluyendo el bastidor para bates/bastidor del casco para el campo de béisbol del equipo universitario, y equipo audiovisual relacionado con el campo de béisbol universitario, y (3) trabajos de reparación y remediación del techo en la High School, que incluyen (según y donde sea necesario) mobiliario, equipo, maquinaria, demolición y otros trabajos relacionados con los mismos, así como los costos preliminares y los costos incidentales a los mismos y su financiamiento; siempre que los costos de los componentes del Proyecto como se establece en el Informe se puedan reasignar entre dichos componentes si la Junta de Educación determina que dicha reasignación es en el mejor interés del Distrito y no se hará ningún cambio material en el alcance del proyecto. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que la votación se realizará en máquinas de votación y las urnas permanecerán abiertas desde las 7:00 a.m. hasta las 9:00 p.m. y tanto tiempo como sea necesario para que los votantes presentes en ese momento puedan emitir sus votos. La forma condensada de la proposición del presupuesto y el texto de todas las demás proposiciónes que aparecerán en las máquinas de votación y una declaración detallada por escrito de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año escolar 2021-2022, especificando los propósitos y la cantidad para cada uno, se preparará y las copias de los mismos estarán disponibles, a pedido, para cualquier residente en el distrito en cada escuela en el distrito en el que se mantiene la escuela de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm durante los 14 días inmediatamente anteriores a dicha elección del 18 de mayo de 2021, excluyendo sábados, domingos y días feriados, y en dicha elección anual. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley de impuestos sobre la propiedad inmobiliaria, el distrito debe adjuntar a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también pasará a formar parte del presupuesto final, mostrará el valor total de tasación en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario que está exento de impuestos, enumerará todos los tipos de exenciones otorgadas por la autoridad estatutaria y
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TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS de que la Junta de Registro se reunirá el jueves 15 de abril de 2021, de 8:30 am a 11:30 am, en el lobby de la Malverne High School y en el edificio de administración del distrito de 11:30 am a 3:30 pm, y el jueves 13 de mayo de 2021 de 9:00 am a 1:00 pm, con el propósito de preparar un padrón de votantes calificados para dicha elección distrital anual, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho al nombre colocado en dicho registro siempre que, en dicha reunión de la Junta de Registro, se sepa, o se pruebe a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro, que tiene derecho a votar en las elecciones anuales de distrito en ese momento o en el future para lo cual se prepara dicho registro. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que el registro incluirá: (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se presentarán personalmente para el registro; (2) todos los votantes previamente calificados del Distrito que se hayan registrado previamente para cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial del Distrito y que hayan votado en cualquier reunión o elección anual o especial del Distrito celebrada o conducida dentro de los cuatro años (2017-2020) anteriores a la preparación de dicho registro; y (3) los votantes registrados permanentemente en la Junta Electoral del Condado de Nassau. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS de que la Junta de Registro se reunirá durante la Elección Anual de Distrito el 18 de mayo de 2021 para preparar un registro para las reuniones del Distrito o las elecciones que se llevarán a cabo después del 18 de mayo de 2021. El Registro se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito donde estará abierto para la inspección de cualquier votante calificado de 9:30 am a 1:30 pm los cinco días anteriores a la elección, excepto el domingo, y en el lugar de votación el día de la elección. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que las solicitudes de boletas ausentes para la elección de miembros de la junta escolar y para votar sobre el presupuesto escolar deben completarse en un formulario prescrito por la junta electoral estatal y pueden obtenerse visitando el sitio web del Departamento de
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Educación del Estado de Nueva York (http://www.counsel.nyse d.gov/common/counsel/fil es/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-english.pdf, http://www.counsel.nysed .gov/common/counsel/file s/absentee-ballotapplication-andinstructions-spanish.pdf), o comunicándose con la Secretaria del Distrito por correo electrónico (lridley@malverne.k12.ny. us) o por teléfono (516-887-6483). Las solicitudes completas deben recibirse al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al solicitante, o el día antes de la elección si la boleta se entregará personalmente al solicitante oa su agente designado. La secretaria del distrito no aceptará las solicitudes de boleta de voto ausente antes del 19 de abril de 2021. En la oficina de la secretaria de distrito estará disponible una lista de todas las personas a las que se les haya emitido el voto ausente en cada uno de los cinco días anteriores a la elección, excepto los domingos y sólo con cita previa entre las 9:00 am y las 12:00 del mediodía del sábado anterior a la elección. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS que de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2018-d, cualquier persona que preste servicio en las fuerzas armadas, incluyendo los cónyuges y dependientes, puede registrarse para votar en las próximas elecciones del distrito escolar. Un votante militar que sea un votante calificado del Distrito puede obtener un formulario de registro comunicándose con la Secretaria del Distrito por teléfono (516-887-6483), fax (516-596-2910), correo electrónico (lridley@malverne.k12.ny. us), correo (Secretaria de distrito, Malverne UFSD, edificio de administración, 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565), o en persona (durante el horario regular de oficina o entre las 9:30 a.m. y las 2:30 p.m.). Un votante militar que esté debidamente registrado puede solicitar una boleta militar solicitando una solicitud al Distrito y también comunicándose con la Secretaria del Distrito. Las solicitudes completadas deben entregarse personalmente o enviarse por correo la secretaria del distrito y recibirse a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. Las boletas
militares deben recibirse antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 18 de mayo de 2021 si está firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo con una fecha que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección, o no posterior al cierre de las urnas el 18 de mayo de 2021 si tiene matasellos o endosamiento de una agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. Un votante militar puede designar una preferencia para recibir un formulario de registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, fax o correo electrónico en la solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. TENGA EN CUENTA ADEMÁS de que esta Junta convocará una reunión especial dentro de las 24 horas posteriores a la presentación ante la Secretaria de Distrito de un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el propósito de examinar, tabular y declarar dichos resultados; que la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de secretarios electorales para emitir y escrutar los votos de conformidad con la Ley de Educación, §2019-a, subdivisión 2b en dicha reunión especial de la Junta. Fecha: Marzo 9, 2021 POR ORDEN DE LA JUNTA DE EDUCACIÓN DISTRITO ESCOLAR UNION FREE DE MALVERNE PUEBLO DE HEMPSTEAD CONDADO DE NASSAU, NUEVA YORK ___________________ LISA RIDLEY SECRETARIA DEL DISTRITO 125249
continued from front page munities of color, particularly Black communities, are prone to distrust medicine because of a history of abuse by the American medical system. According to state vaccination figures, only 5 percent of people on Long Island who have received at least one vaccine dose are AfricanAmerican. Some 75 percent of Lakeview’s population is Black, according to 2019 census data. Courtesy Wikimedia Commons “We can’t put into words how important this Residents who Received their first dose at the for our community,” the Lakeview Library are scheduled to return on April 8. Rev. Tristan Salley, of St. was finalized just days before March 18. Paul AME Church in “I’ve seen a lot of community people Lakeview, said. “Our community has a strong minority presence, with people here that I know and their families, which that don’t have access to adequate health was very nice to see,” Hicks said. “We’ve care or transportation. This provided a reached out to the Hispanic community gateway to access for them.” in Hempstead, too, and I still have people Salley, who received his second dose at calling me for reservations.” the library, said he had been hesitant With the country’s coronavirus death about vaccines in the past. This time toll continuing to rise, Hicks said that getaround, he said, getting inoculated was a ting vaccinated was an easy decision. She matter of life and death. “For me it was a received her first dose at a pop-up clinic at decision to protect those that I love and the Gateway Christian Center in Valley care about the most,” he said. “Having Stream in February. nerves and being fearful is human, but we “I don’t want to be a part of the hunhave to have a faith and a hope in a bright- dreds of thousands of people who have er tomorrow, especially for a minority passed away from this virus,” Hick said, community. We’re grateful for every per- “and I don’t want anyone from my neighson who came out and rolled up their borhood being a part of that. I have some sleeve. I’m hoping that, going forward, underlying health issues, too, so it’s even none of us forget the lessons we’ve more important for people like me. I have learned over the past year.” a 99-year-old aunt in Virginia, and I want Doris Hicks, president of the Lakeview to be able to go see her soon.” branch of the NAACP, said that plans for Residents who received their first dose a pop-up site in Lakeview were in the at the library are scheduled to return on works for months, and that everything April 8.
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John Kasich, the former Ohio governor who was roundly defeated in the 2016 Republican presidential primaries by Donald Trump, was doing that thing on March 25 that so many conservative politicians do when they talk about gun control. He was pressing his hands against his ears, telling CNN’s Kate Bolduan, “I can’t SCoTT hear you. I can’t hear you.” BRINToN He didn’t literally say that, nor cover his ears, but he might as well have. Kasich was interviewed on CNN last Thursday, after mass shootings in Georgia and Colorado in which a total of 18 people were gunned down. Bolduan had asked Kasich what lessons President Biden might learn from Kasich’s attempt to enact gun control measures as governor of Ohio after the Las Vegas massacre in October 2017, when a 64-year-old Nevada man opened fire on the crowd at the Route 91 Harvest music festival, killing 60 and injuring 411. If only 10,000 Ohioans had marched on
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the Statehouse in Columbus, then perhaps he would have been able to “jam it through,” Kasich lamented, referring to gun-control legislation. But, he said, people didn’t show up to demonstrate, so he couldn’t. He must have a short memory. Five months after the Las Vegas shooting, on March 24, 2018, a throng of Ohioans marched on their Statehouse, demanding stricter gun-control laws. The Columbus Dispatch described the scene this way: “Veteran activists and first-time protesters were among the thousands of people who gathered near Downtown on Saturday to take part in the Columbus March For Our Lives rally. People of all ages congregated . . . to listen to speakers promoting school safety and gun control.” The rally followed the Feb. 14 massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla., in which 14 students and three adults were killed and 17 others injured. It was one of more than 700 demonstrations that took place across the country as part of the student-led March For Our Lives movement, with hundreds of thousands of people — of all ages — demanding action on gun control. In 2018, Kasich had appeared on CNN — also on March 25 — to speak on gun control. Elected leaders “should be held absolutely accountable at the ballot box” for
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their failure to pass stricter gun-control measures, Kasich told Brianna Keilar on “State of the Union.” Now, just three years later, Kasich appears to blame our nation’s abject failure to act on gun control on we, the people, because, apparently, we haven’t been loud enough in our persistent cries for change. Forget for a moment that Kasich lied to Bolduan — and she never challenged him on his claim that Ohioans did nothing. They most certainly did turn out in droves to demand change, so Kasich has a lot of gall to blame them. Fifty-seven percent of Americans want to see our laws governing the sale of firearms made stricter, according to recent Gallup polling. That’s down 10 points since 2018, when demand for tougher gun laws peaked, but it’s still a majority of Americans. So why pick on Kasich? He, after all, is a Republican who was once a darling of the National Rifle Association and then did an about-face and at least tried to pass guncontrol laws in a red state. But I need to take my frustration out on someone. As a nation, how do we overcome the inertia on gun control if Kasich represents the best of the Republican Party on the issue? What, precisely, would it take to shift the tide, to stem the violence, to find peace at last?
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Kasich argues that we need more marches. How many? How large? Give us the plan. We need a blueprint for action. We, the people, tried what you suggested, John, but nothing came of it. If we couldn’t pass stricter federal gun-control laws through mass demonstrations in 2018, then gun culture surely has us locked in its viselike hold. What we need is leadership — courageous leadership. Simply put, our federal lawmakers must step up. The people have done their part, time and time again. Now it’s our elected leaders’ turn. They, and they alone, can enact legislation to protect the American people, including a federal background check for all firearms, which would eliminate the gun-show loophole that allows anyone in 41 states to buy a firearm without any such check. Only six states — California, Colorado, Illinois, New York, Oregon and Rhode Island — require universal background checks for all firearm sales at gun shows, according to the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. Three states — Connecticut, Maryland and Pennsylvania — require them for handguns. If our lawmakers were in the room with me now, I’d tell them the time for dithering and bickering has ended. For God’s sake, just do your jobs. 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.
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hile many humans are still waiting in lines for the Covid19 vaccine, an unusual initiative has put our four-legged friends at the head of the pack. And there’s a big payoff for their humans as well. Canine Concerns, a small, privately financed nonprofit that advocates for dogs, received a one-time, $1.3 million grant from the $1.9 trillion stimulus bill to immunize all dogs on Long Island against the coronavirus, beginning this week. It’s unclear why Long Island was chosen RANDI for the project, but KREISS dog ownership has skyrocketed over the past year, and our communities were designated a high priority for this effort. It was reported in Newsday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking any positive publicity he can garner, has strongly pushed for this extraordinary “Project Woof Speed” to begin in New York. He was up against Sen. Ted Cruz, who was lobbying for the new canine vaccine to go to Texas. Cruz was hoping to neutralize his bad press
from the temporary abandonment of his family dog, Snowflake, when he traveled to Cancun during the catastrophic Texas ice storm. Even before landing the grant, Canine Concerns had tapped Wolf Pharmaceutical, in Buffalo, to produce the vaccine, which is in the form of a suppository. It will be given out for free (to be administered at home) at thousands of veterinarian offices in our area. They will be labeled “for canine use only,” and should not be used by humans. A deal was been brokered with Amazon to deliver the vaccine doses to Long Island veterinarians beginning on Monday, as we went to press. Individual pet owners may contact their veterinarians for pick-up information. The terrific part of the plan is that when you pick up the single-dose vaccine, you receive a coupon for a free trip to Buffalo when travel becomes safe and available. Included are tickets to two outstanding visitor outings: “The Best of Buffalo, by Bike” and “Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo.” As part of the package, several Buffalo-area Marriott Hotels will allow dogs to stay for no charge during your visit. Proof of vacci-
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nation, human and canine, will be required. There is little known about Covid transmission to other species, although a Malayan tiger tested positive last spring at the Bronx Zoo and has since recovered. The risk to dogs is exceedingly small, and transmission from a dog to a human has never been documented. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, however, “A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reported to be infected with the virus that causes Covid-19, mostly after close contact with people with Covid-19. “Based on the limited information available to date, the risk of animals spreading Covid-19 to people is considered to be low. “It appears that the virus that causes Covid-19 can spread from people to animals in some situations. “Treat pets as you would other human family members — do not let pets interact with people outside the household.” It has been reported in The New York Times that a number of high-profile individuals have gained early access to the dog vaccine to be sure their pets are protected. A friend of Ivanka Trump (she is currently
hough it’s not clear why, our communities were designated a high priority for this effort.
living in Miami) reportedly said that Ms. Trump had scored two suppositories for her Chihuahuas, Barbie and Barbie. According to the same article, President Biden has secured vaccines for Major and Champ, although no one in the Biden circle felt comfortable administering the dose to Major after a recent minor biting incident. In the trials of the Wolf Pharmaceutical vaccine, there were several side effects documented. In a small number of dogs, their barking pitch was elevated for several weeks, causing consternation for their owners but no other apparent problems for the pooches. Oddly, some 5 percent of inoculated dogs demonstrated enhanced cognitive ability in manipulating the pieces of dog puzzles to gain a food reward. There were two incidents of family dogs reversing day and night, making it difficult to rouse them for walks. I plan to get the new vaccine for my darling Lillybee as soon as possible. I especially look forward to getting my free trip to Buffalo, since I have never visited Niagara Falls. I may also go over the falls in a barrel. If you believe that, then you probably believed the rest of this column. Happy April Fools’ 2021. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Dear politicians: Get your act together on gun control
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tate Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach who chairs the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee, has introduced legislation in the Senate that could cripple magazines and newspapers across the state, particularly smaller community newspapers without a large online presence. While we believe the intent behind Kaminsky’s measure — the Extended Producer Responsibility Act (S.1185B) — is admirable, it does not account for its potential effect on magazines and newspapers, long considered necessary ingredients of a working democracy. While it might seem self-serving for a newspaper to oppose legislation that could hurt our industry, there is the big picture to consider if the measure were to cause an increasing number of magazines and newspapers to go under. What would be the effect on society? Would we see more “news deserts” — holes in coverage where people were unaware of what was happening in their own backyards because no one was there to tell their stories? Undoubtedly, the answer is yes. This is why the Heralds oppose the legislation. If passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov, Andrew Cuomo, the measure would shift responsibility for the recycling of paper, plastic, glass and aluminum packaging and products from local municipalities, including our towns and villages, to the manufacturers in an attempt to force them to reduce packaging, thus decreasing waste in our landfills and the need for recycling. There is no way for magazines and newspapers, however, to reduce their use of paper without shifting completely to online reporting, which is still in its infan-
cy — it’s been around a mere 25 years. Most newspapers, even the big dailies, are simply not ready to make such a bold move. Print advertising, in many ways, remains the engine that drives our industry. Kaminsky — and State Assemblyman Steve Englebright, chairman of the Assembly’s Environmental Conservation Committee — should exclude newspapers from any extended producer responsibility legislation, in the same way that books are. The act’s primary intent is to reduce the amount of packaging that manufacturers use to contain anything from milk to children’s toys and everything in between. From this perspective, the proposal makes a great deal of sense. Manufacturers have consistently upped the ante over the decades, moving from minimal packaging to excessive, and superfluous, packaging, most often intended to increase the marketability of their products. All that packaging — much of which is not recyclable — has caused a glut of waste that is sent to our incinerators and landfills. As a nation, we’re drowning in packaging. In this respect, shifting responsibility for recycling would, first, encourage manufacturers to use more recyclable or recycled packaging, and second, force them to reduce their packaging, period. Magazines and newspapers, however, are not packaging — they are the product — and thus they belong in a different category, and should be excluded from this type of legislation. The Kaminsky and Englebright measures address the recycling crisis that has gripped the nation. In 2018, Chinese officials decided that their country would no
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letters We’re just getting started To the Editor: Our amazing friends and fellow Malverne police family just sent me “The Man in the Arena” poster in the mail. This Teddy Roosevelt quote has always been one of my favorites. Any man or woman in the arena needs a strong support system and I could not have done any of this without my husband, Rob, my son and campaign manager, Jake, my children, my mom, my siblings, my wonderful in-laws on both sides, and good friends who have become family. This was a big win to me, because I simply ran so no one could walk on. This year, 670 residents of Malverne chose to vote for the Hometown Pride Party and engage in the democratic process. More than 1,250 residents chose a true election rather than appointments and uncontested elections. So, way to go, Malverne! Our party did that and I am so proud to stand up for those principles. Most importantly, I’m proud to show young women and girls in our village that we belong in the arena of every board or business, sports field . . . any room
longer purchase recyclables for reuse from the U.S., claiming that the material they were receiving was often contaminated. Paper products, for example, were stained by food and drink, rendering them useless, so the Chinese were paying for recyclables they couldn’t turn into new products. The Kaminsky/Englebright legislation, however, does not specifically address how we would recycle. It merely states that “a convenient system for consumers to recycle” would have to be set up. The common practice of comingling recyclables — plastic and glass with aluminum and paper — makes no sense, because anything wet on the plastic, glass and aluminum — most often food — ruins the paper. The answer is dual-stream recycling, in which plastic, glass, aluminum and paper products are separated by the homeowner at the curb in different containers. The Village of Valley Stream adopted the practice last year in reaction to China’s decision not to accept U.S. recyclables. Along with its rollout of the dualstream program, Valley Stream undertook an intensive educational campaign to help residents better understand what can, and cannot, be recycled. The Kaminsky and Englebright measures do address the need for greater education, the cost of which manufacturers would have to bear. Clearly, recycling is a complex issue, but lumping magazines and newspapers in with packaging sends a terrible and confusing signal to the public. Excluding them from the extended producer responsibility act, as has most often been the case when such legislation has been enacted in other parts of the world, particularly in Europe, would only be right.
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he potholes that used to greet us each spring, but now are with us year-round, remind us of the condition of our roads and bridges. They also remind us of the damage caused by water and weather. The hurricanes of 2020 cost $39 billion in damage, and more than 100 lives were lost. The wildfires in the West caused $16.5 billion in damage, and the drought there caused $4.5 billion. Why are we not better prepared for these assaults on our safety and livelihoods? President Barack Obama roBerT called for investment in the sCoTT nation’s vulnerable, decaying and outdated infrastructure, but Congress failed to act. President Donald Trump urged a national commitment to infrastructure investment, but Congress balked. And once again, the American Society of Civil Engineers issued its quadrennial assessment of the nation’s infrastructure, and gave it a grade of C-minus. Eleven of the 17 infrastructure categories, however, earned D’s. How would you react if your son or daughter brought home such grades from school? And these grades are for the visible parts of our infrastructure, not the less visible, like
broadband, and the invisible, like the internet. New York’s part of the report card indicates dire conditions for our region. According to the report, driving on roads in need of repair in New York costs each of us $625 per year, and 9.9 percent of the state’s bridges are structurally deficient. Drinking-water improvements in New York would cost an estimated $22.8 billion. Some 424 dams are considered potentially high hazard. Long Island’s transportation systems are the most congested in the nation. As we know from the brutal winter storms, extreme cold, devastating rainstorms, hurricanes and floods, many of our systems are susceptible to catastrophic failure. And such failures are likely to increase because of climate change. The categories the ASCE evaluated include roads, bridges, airports, dams, levees, storm-water systems, railroads, drinking-water systems, inland waterways, ports, the electrical grid, and transit, such as subway tunnels and stations. The organization estimates that the U.S. is spending only half of what is needed just to bring these systems up to par. Even more is needed to upgrade electrical and cybersecurity networks. Furthermore, it is estimated that if the investments are not made, the country could lose $10 trillion in
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LeTTers where change can be made. So contact me today, because the Hometown Pride Party is just getting started. Stay tuned for 2023! For more information, visit www.hometownprideparty.org. LORI LANg Malverne
Anti-vaping law is a win for the town To the Editor: The Town of Hempstead Board and I on March 23 unanimously approved laws aimed at combating youth vaping. Collaborating with the town medical director, Dr. Dave Neubert, and community leaders, we adopted legislation that prohibits retail sales of vaping or e-cigarette products within 1,000 feet of a school, playground or park. We also approved a second bill that enacts a pivotal zoning change restricting the opening of tobacco businesses — including those selling vape or e-cigarette products — to light manufacturing or industrial zoning districts. And the law prohibits those businesses from operating within 1,000 feet of a school, park or playground. I announced the proposed legislation in
economic growth and more than 3 million jobs within 17 years. What a catalog of loss. Economic decline, higher costs for consumers and businesses, and damage to our quality of life are the quantifiable effects of our neglect. Leading business leaders have called for action. Black Rock CEO Larry Fink called on Trump, and has now called on President Biden, to prioritize infrastructure investment for the nation’s well-being. Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has called attention to the crisis of crumbling infrastructure. Even the U.S. military and the Department of Homeland Security have noted the ways in which decaying bridges and systems are interfering with the country’s capacity to defend itself. Fortunately, Biden has heard these calls, and has promoted infrastructure spending not only for competitive and security reasons, but also as a way of creating jobs and securing an equitable cleanenergy future. In the past, Congress has said no to such spending because it feared that new taxes would be required to pay the bill. But even without agreeing to “no new taxes” for our numerous needs in so many areas, especially for children and schooling, history suggests that there is a way to get going.
early March in Elmont. Among those in attendance were Councilwoman Dorothy goosby, Councilmen Bruce Blakeman, Anthony D’Esposito, Dennis Dunne Sr., Tom Muscarella and Chris Carini, Town Clerk Kate Murray, Tax Receiver Jeanine Driscoll and Dr. Neubert, along with Elmont Board of Education Trustee Tiffany Capers, Elmont High School Principal Kevin Dougherty and Sewanhaka Central High School District Superintendent James grossane. We are heading in the right direction with the passage of these bills. Vaping and e-cigarette products pose a threat to children, and are indirectly marketed to youth. Prohibiting the opening of establishments that target these sales, and limiting the selling of these vapor products in areas where children gather, is the first step in acting on this issue. Businesses within 1,000 feet of a school, park or playground will be required to comply no later than Oct. 1. The amendment to the town’s Building Zone Ordinance includes “tobacco businesses,” “retail electronic cigarette stores” or places that are used for the retail sale of “tobacco products,” “herbal cigarettes,” electronic cigarettes and/or vapor products. Hempstead’s Anti-Vaping Action Plan is providing stricter code enforcement of
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Early in the 20th century, the U.S. sold Liberty Bonds to the public, to encourage citizens to take part in a patriotic act and to raise the funds necessary to support our allies in World War I. The bonds, issued in denominations of $10 to $10,000, also introduced many families to the idea of investing for their own future. It is estimated that two-thirds of American wage earners owned bonds. In 2002, the federal government introduced a program of Liberty Bonds to help rebuild lower Manhattan after the Sept. 11 attacks, and raised billions of dollars. Why not a new Liberty Bonds program to raise at least some of the money necessary to secure our systems and networks? Money saved in the bank is yielding little in the way of return on investment, but it could be invested in tax-exempt bonds yielding better, though still modest, interest rates. That could mitigate some of the required tax burden. Furthermore, major banks and investment firms could be called on to take on back-office operations and distribution as a service to society, and demonstrate their often-cited commitment to environmental, social and corporate governance. Together, people, corporations and the government could heed the calls for action and take dramatic steps toward preserving the nation’s security and brightening its future. Robert Scott is president emeritus and university professor emeritus of Adelphi University in Garden City.
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Awaiting the pint-sized, basket-wielding hunters — East Meadow
these harmful products and educating children at schools and libraries with various informative anti-vaping forums. This bill also entails a detailed advertising campaign to spread awareness and promote greater restrictions on the sale of these toxic products to youth. Additionally, the town has already put up “No Vaping” signage at local parks, recreation centers and beaches, and requires
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tobacco/vape businesses to provide signs that detail the hazardous health factors of the products they sell. It is time to act on an issue that is prevalent among the younger generation. Passage of these bills is only the beginning in improving children’s future. DONALD X. CLAVIN Supervisor, Town of Hempstead
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