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any people who have gotten to know Linda Baldacchino, youth ministry director at Our Lady of Lourdes, in Malverne, would agree that she finds joy in working behind the scenes. Linda and her husband, John, have four children, Tommy, Julie, Maura and Danny. She teaches religion at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens, and for more than 20 years, she has volunteered for numerous causes in the village. “She’s constantly looking for something else to do or someone else to help,” said Marianne Sheridan, a former director of the youth ministry at the Diocese of Rockville Centre. “She’s just so unassuming, yet she motivates people to go above and beyond.” In recognition of her selflessness and willingness to support others, the Herald is proud to name Baldacchino its 2020 Person of the Year. A Garden City native, Baldacchino, 44, followed the example of her aunt Jane Horning, a longtime parishioner and volunteer at OLL. Baldacchino founded Lourdes’ youth ministry in 1998, shortly after earning a bachelor’s degree at Mount St. Mary’s University in Maryland, and moved to Malverne a few years later. She has since spearheaded numerous causes in the community, including the parish’s biannual Midnight Run, in which members of the youth ministry and other parishioners give food, clothing and personal care items to homeless people in Manhattan. “She’s just a phenomenal person and an amazing leader who deserves this honor,” said Alex Klimek, a member of the youth ministry. “She organizes everything that we do, and she makes everything super-fun for us.” Klimek, a 17-year-old senior at Chaminade High School, in Mineola, said that

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to do everything that she does for us. You just have to admire people like that.” Another Youth Ministry member, Jake Orfano, added that Baldacchino promotes inclusiveness. Orfano, 17, also a senior at Chaminade, said that one of his favorite programs is Camp Lourdes, during the summer.“I’m just so proud at how she gets everyone together, and makes everyone feel very happy and wanting to participate,” he said. “She’s hardworking and she’s so dedicated, which makes her an awesome person to work with.” Orfano’s mother, Hope, said that even after students complete their confirmation, Baldacchino is one of the volunteers at the parish who inspires them to come back and continue their volunteerism. “The kids really follow behind her, kind of like the Pied Piper,” Hope said. “They still want to help out and get involved, and it even makes me want to be involved.” Sheridan, who has worked with Baldacchino on the Midnight Run for almost a decade, said that she finds ways to combine faith and service. Sheridan, who is now the manager of youth programs at the Mercy Center in the Bronx, said that her friend has found time to support the center as well. She helped organize and collect donations for its flea market earlier this year. “Linda’s model of service is incredible,” Sheridan said.“She’ll come up with all sorts of wacky ideas, but she has such enthusiasm about it that we’ll find a way to make it work. Her heart is so filled with the need to help others, and she does everything with a sense humor, because she knows she’s a little crazy.” Continued on page 4 Sue Grieco/Herald

Malvernite and Our Lady of Lourdes Youth Ministry director Linda Baldacchino coordinated a clothing drive for the Glory House, in Hempstead, on Dec. 21.

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Longtime W.H. teacher earns national certification

W.H. native revisits his acting, music career West Hempstead native Tyron Glascoe had dreamed about becoming a singer since grade school. He got a taste of that dream as a 14-year-old in 2005, when he won a singing competition by performing “Let Me Love You,” by Mario, at Roosevelt Field Mall. Now 29 and known professionally as Ty Glascoe, he never envisioned that he would perform nightly on an Indian cruise ship. In September of 2019, he landed a lead role in the burlesque musical “Written in the Stars” in Mumbai, India. He now performs on the Karnika, which sails the Arabian Sea. “I just wanted to sing,” Glascoe said. “I’ve learned that it’s all about keeping an open mind and being really flexible.”

Glascoe attributed many of his skills to his mother, Jonette. She said that he started singing songs at 3 years old in his crib.“I was always so proud of him,” Jonette said. “He’s so ambitious and goaloriented. He never really had a Plan B. He’s a little stubborn, he’s very strong-willed, but he’s driven.”

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As for Ty’s personal life, he said that he hasn’t been home for the holidays in nearly a decade. While he doesn’t have a family of his own yet, he hopes to start one in the future.

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West Hempstead native Tyron Glascoe, 29, has written and recorded his own music for over a decade.

Former Hempstead director is appointed new village clerk After working in both the private and public sectors for more than 20 years, Malverne’s new village clerk, Averil Smith, said that she is ready to stay in one place. Smith, who was appointed in February, said she hoped to call Malverne her second home for years to come. “They promised to keep me challenged here,” Smith told the Herald, “so I’m looking forward to making a difference in the village.” Malverne Mayor Keith Corbett said the village had hoped to find someone who could help build on the finance work done under Terry Emmel, who retired in November after serving for 16 years as village clerk. “It’s not always easy to find someone with a strong financial back-

A teacher at Cornwell Avenue Elementary School in West Hempstead for 33 years, Desiree Karroll still hungers for knowledge. Karroll recently became one of 97 teachers in the state to earn national certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards through New York State United Teachers. “I’m a student at heart,” said Karroll, who teaches third grade. “I still love teaching, so whatever I can do to help my students impact their learning made this worthwhile. It’s probably the best professional development that I’ve ever done in my life, due to the fact that it was something that I loved doing.”

Karroll, of Glen Head, is one of more than 2,000 teachers in the state who have earned the ‘gold standard’. To qualify, teachers must complete a rigorous performance-based, peerreviewed assessment process that includes a review of teaching portfolios, student work samples, videos and analysis of a candidate’s teaching and student learning. Karroll, who is married but does not have children, said, “Once a child becomes a student of mine, they become a part of my family. They all hold a special place in my heart.” Courtesy West Hempstead School District

Cornwell Avenue School teacher Desiree Karroll earned national certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

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ground at the village level,” Corbett said at Malverne’s Feb. 5 meeting, at which Smith was sworn in. “She’s an amazing financial wizard. We were lucky in so many ways that someone of Averil’s caliber — when it comes to finances and accounting — was willing to come on and work with us.” Smith said that she has accomplished many of her goals during her career, and the reason she looks for new challenges is to avoid becoming too comfortable.

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Malverne’s new village clerk, Averil Smith, was appointed during the village’s Feb. 5 board meeting.

Construction workers have put their shovels in the ground at the West Hempstead Water District’s 7th Street facility in Garden City South to install two wells. In addition, the water district installed a hydrogen peroxide tank to remove its low level of 1,4-dioxane three weeks ago. West Hempstead Water District Superintendent Jason Belle said that the work is part of the district’s continued efforts to ensure clean water for its residents. “Unfortunately, 1,4-dioxane is not easily removed from water,” Belle said. “Typical methods, whether it be filtration or anything like that, doesn’t remove it, so we had to come up with what they call the advanced oxidation

process.” The West Hempstead Water District checks water quarterly for dioxane. Belle, who was appointed superintendent last month, said that his predecessor, Robert York, had instituted a more frequent testing program to address residents’ concerns over the contaminant. “We’re happy and hopeful to have treatment up and running this summer,” Belle said. “While this construction is only temporary, we will beautify the facility once the pumping season is over.” Nakeem Grant/Herald

The West Hempstead Water District recently installed a hydrogen peroxide tank at their Garden City South facility to remove 1,4-dioxane.

True Americanism, and the sacrifices first responders make to serve the community, is what Ed Howard, vice commander of American Legion Post 44 in Malverne, spoke about at the legion’s annual Law & Order Night. Families and local elected leaders gathered at Legion Hall as the post recognized people who help keep the village safe. “They’re men and women who go out on the call every day,” Howard said of the honorees. “But they go out every day never worrying about their own personal safety. They’re dedicated to helping others.” Among the honorees were members of the village Volunteer Police Department, Police Reserves, Fire Department, Volunteer Ambulance

Corps and Boy Scouts. Many of the honorees were accompanied by colleagues who cheered them on from the back of Legion Hall. At the end of the ceremony, the American Legion unveiled the Wall of Honor, which honors past members. Ladies Auxiliary President Dr. Carol Hassett said the wall was among the renovations at Legion Hall that the village board had helped to fund. “Our village board has always been very kind to us,” Hassett said. “Thanks to their generous donations, we finally have the wall ready.”

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Officer Thomas Smith, of the Malverne Police Department, far right, was among the honorees.

Malvernites collect donations for merchants, first responders Seeing the humanitarian efforts taking place amid the coronavirus pandemic in neighboring communities, Malvernite Bridget Jelovcic thought it would be appropriate for her village to do the same. Jelovcic and her sister, Lori Lang, launched the group Malverne Feeding Our Heroes on March 25, and collected donations to send food to groups of first responders, volunteers and essential service workers throughout the village. “We’re just trying to collaborate as much as we can for everyone during this time,” said Jelovcic, a staff member at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. The group has donated food from local eateries to the Malverne

Dr. Lorna Lewis, of Freeport, said she takes Ocean Avenue south on her way home from her job as superintendent of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District at the end of most days to avoid traffic on the Southern State Parkway. Driving past Malverne High School, Lewis has followed the progress of the construction of the nowcompleted Performing Arts Center over the past two years. On March 5, she stood at a lectern in that new building as she was introduced to parents and residents as the Malverne School District’s next superintendent at a meet-and-greet. “The fact that you were willing to invest in the future with a space like

this . . . this just signals to me that my time in Malverne will be joyous, because that’s what I’m about,” Lewis said. Lewis told the Herald that she was excited to be part of a welcoming community. “I was really impressed with the turnout and all of the questions,” she said..” An educator for 40 years, Lewis, 65, said she felt privileged to join the Malverne district. The meet-and-greet featured district leaders, parents, students, alumni and community leaders from groups such as the Lakeview NAACP and the Lakeview Youth Federation. Sue Grieco/Herald

Dr. Lorna Lewis was introduced as the Malverne School District’s next superintendent on March 5.

Fire departments increase safety measures to avoid infection

Department of Public Works, the Police Department and local hospitals such as Mercy Medical Center, LIJ Valley Stream Northwell, Cohen Children’s Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Medical Center. “We didn’t want to set a goal because, honestly, we don’t know how long it’ll be until we can go back to our regular lives,” said Lang, the owner of Simplify by Lori Lang, a home-improvement business. “This could be another month that these merchants have to survive like this.”

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Malverne P.D. officer Taylor Belviso picked up donated meals from Sarah Hartford at Connolly Station as part of the Feeding Our Heroes campaign.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, first responders such as the Lakeview Fire Department are tasked with responding to emergencies while keeping themselves safe. The department has limited the number of personnel responding to any given emergency call to reduce their chances of contracting the virus. Volunteers are now routinely equipped with personal protective equipment including N95 masks, gloves, medical gowns, eye shields and surgical bonnets. The West Hempstead Fire Department has also limited the number of volunteers that go out on calls. And the department has limited the amount of volunteers at the firehouse

to limit gatherings. “We train and try to instill a certain set of guidelines and protocols in our members for years,” said Andrew Brohm, West Hempstead’s second assistant chief. “Everything’s difficult, but with this, we ended up learning a lot on the fly.” County Executive Laura Curran held a news conference at the Malverne Fire Department in March, at which she detailed the types of emergency response vehicles used for large-scale outbreaks of infectious diseases. Courtesy Lakeview Fire Department

The Lakeview Fire Department demonstrated one way to maintain six feet of space between people, using caution tape.

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Locals honored at annual Law & Order Night

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Baldacchino, who won the Town of Baldacchino also coordinates Malverne’s Hempstead’s Humanitarian Pathfinder Award annual Souper Scavenger Hunt, one of the vil- in 2017, attributes the success of her events lage’s most popular events. She recruits teams to other volunteers and residents. During the throughout the community to collect dona- holiday season she coordinates Christmas tions for Lourdes’ food pantry. Each year, the decorations and gift collections for Glory event amasses two to four tons of food for House, in Hempstead, a halfway house for low-income families in the area. Usually held adults. The youth ministry, she says, usually delivers a Christmas tree, donated in March, the event was postby Crossroads Farm, to the poned to June this year due to shelter. The group then teams the coronavirus pandemic. up with people at the shelter to Instead, the parish orgadecorate the tree, and then they nized a three-day food drive OF THE go Christmas caroling. at the church in March. The While that couldn’t take proceeds were distributed to place this year, the youth people in need from OLL’s food ministry prepared gift bags for pantry. “The food pantry back in March really gave us volunteers a chance to all shelter residents, and monetary donations to help out, and made us all feel better,” said OLL help with its operations. “We put the word out there about this, and we just got a tremenparent Deidre Lawler. “We all felt like we were dous response from the community,” Baldaccontributing in some way.” chino said. “Hats, gloves, wallets, toiletries, you Lawler, who befriended Baldacchino 10 name it. So many people stepped to donate years ago, when both were young parents, items for those in need.” recounted that Baldacchino was one of several volunteers who personally took calls from parishioners in need, helping to provide Photos by Sue Grieco/Herald them with much-needed resources. “She’s Baldacchino, above, bottom left, and the Youth Ministry prereally helped to transform the lives of others pared gift bags and monetary donations for the Glory House. through the little things that she’s done,” Lawler said. “The thing is, she’s doesn’t even Marianne Sheridan, a former director of the youth ministry at realize it. She doesn’t look for kudos, which the Diocese of Rockville Centre, near right, joined Baldacchino makes her even more special.” during a Midnight Run in Manhattan in 2015.

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Although closed to the public to curb the spread of the coronavirus, libraries all over Nassau County are keeping readers engaged and entertained online during the pandemic. The Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview libraries have all kept up their programs for patrons. The Malverne Library’s virtual program includes a weekly STEM challenge for children as well as arts and crafts, and staff members are planning to hold Zoom chat rooms for patrons to talk with librarians. In addition, library staffers have made a concerted effort to contact older patrons to check on and, if necessary, assist them. The West Hempstead Library is offering virtual programs as well, including Spanish vocabulary classes,

legal consulting and remote fitness classes. There is also has a chat room in which patrons can share their pandemic experiences. On the Lakeview Library website, parents and caregivers can use a list of online databases for students in kindergarten through high school to help keep them occupied at home. The library also has animated picture books called Tumblebooks. Librarians have regularly shared most of their programs, including yoga classes, the rainbow hunt, trivia challenges and story time on social media.

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The West Hempstead Library’s intermediate Spanish class meets weekly via Zoom.

Malvernite supports food pantry by selling bracelets Stuck at home because of the coronavirus pandemic over the past few months, Malverne teen Christina Callahan said that boredom helped her stumble on a fun, meaningful project. In April, she said, she found string in her basement that she decided to turn into bracelets. Knowing the challenges that many families in the village are facing, she started selling bracelets for a good cause. Since then, Christina, 13, has sold nearly 100 bracelets, and has donated $300 to Our Lady of Lourdes Church’s food pantry, which supports families in need. “I just knew that they help a lot of people, and I usually participate in their annual Souper Scavenger Hunt,” said Christina, who is also a parishioner at Lourdes.

At the start of each school year at West Hempstead High School during Alvaro Escobar’s tenure as principal, he played “Karn Evil 9 (1st Impression, Part 2),” by the legendary progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer, on the P.A. system. The opening lyrics, known to music fans around the world, are, “Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends.” Escobar told the Herald in a 2018 story that for him, education is a never-ending journey. Though he had retired that year, he said that like the “show,” education must go on. Escobar, who spent nearly 20 years in the West Hempstead School District, died on May 3. He was 60. The cause of

A seventh-grader at Kellenberg Memorial High School in Uniondale, Christina, with help from her mother, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, offered her bracelets on social media, asking for minimum donation of $2 per bracelet. Christina said she collected seashells from beaches, poked holes in them and strung the shells together with embroidery thread. “Christina is a very sensitive and passionate person,” said her mother, a former deputy mayor of the village.

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Malvernite Christina Callahan, second from left, and her mother, Patricia Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, raised money for OLL’s food pantry.

his death was not disclosed. Escobar began his career in education in 1984, as an adaptive phys. ed. teacher, helping disabled students for the New York State Education Department. In 2000 he was hired as the athletic director at West Hempstead High. He was promoted to assistant principal in 2005, and in 2015 he was appointed principal. He retired in 2018 to spend more time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sue, and his two sons, Chris and Matt.

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Former West Hempstead High School Principal Alvaro Escobar served as principal from 2015-2018.

Malverne, W.H. businesses ready for Phase Two After nearly three months of being closed as part of a statewide lockdown, businesses in Malverne and West Hempstead are itching to get back to work. West Hempstead Chamber of Commerce President Marshall Myers said that once more businesses reopen during Phase Two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s reopening plan, getting local support will become more vital than ever. “The dust still hasn’t settled, but I have a feeling that some of the small businesses aren’t going to survive,” Myers said. “Those that remain need support from local residents. Hopefully, they’ve been able to get enough assistance to last this long. I’m hoping that with local support, they’ll

be able to carry on.” Deirdre Bell, owner of Hair By Deirdre, in Malverne, said she and her coworkers started preparing things at the salon in June. “We’ve had customers who have been with us for 30-some-odd years,” Bell said. “I just miss seeing my customers, so we can’t wait to see them again.” She added that she had been calling her clients periodically to maintain relationships during the lockdown. Maryann Godberson, owner of Marcucc for Hair, in Malverne, also said she looked forward to seeing her clients again. “We want to make people feel good again,” Godberson said. Courtesy Google Maps

Deirdre Bell, owner of Hair By Deirdre, in Malverne, said she looked forward to seeing her clients again.

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Food donation pickup service expands to W.H. As a social work graduate intern at the Baldwin Public Library, Molly Miskiewicz noticed that many residents were struggling to get food during the coronavirus pandemic, and decided to help. Miskiewicz, of West Hempstead, posted on social media in mid-March that she could come to people’s homes to pick up any food they would like to donate to local food pantries. They wouldn’t have to leave their homes, she explained, and she would wear personal protective equipment when she picked up the donations from people’s front yards. Within a week, Miskiewicz’s inbox was flooded with messages from Baldwin residents offering to donate, and she has since made “more trips to

West Hempstead gardener sparks interest in native planting

Bethany House and St. Christopher’s than I could count,” she said, referring to the homeless shelter and church in Baldwin, both of which operate food pantries. Now, she has expanded her efforts to her own community of West Hempstead and its surrounding neighborhoods. She planned to work with three food pantries in Hempstead and the Mercy First facility in West Hempstead, but before she reached out to them, she said, she wanted to make sure she would get enough support residents in neighboring communities.

From colorful prairie plants to flowing water, West Hempstead gardener Anthony Marinello turned his parents’ garden into a native plant oasis. On most days, Marinello can hear the sounds of bullfrogs croaking, songbirds chirping and bees buzzing in the garden. It now attracts people from throughout the community. “A lot of people love to check out the birds and butterflies, almost as if this is a park,” Marinello, 28, said of the garden, which is in front of his parents’ house on Steven Avenue. “So many people come here because they can’t get this kind of exposure to a native garden anywhere else.” While most children spent their

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Michael Miskiewicz helped his sister, Molly, unpack donations from her car on June 26.

summers playing, Marinello enjoyed spending time in the garden with his mother, Jodie. During his high school years, he fed birds as well, and developed a passion for growing native plants. “I started reading about how you grow native plants to support the birds instead of feeding them out of a bird feeder,” Marinello explained. “I started reading up as much as I could about native plants and how they support the local ecosystem, and how, by including them in the garden, you’ll be supporting the wildlife.”

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Most of Marinello’s garden is covered with native plants.

Malverne actress performs in an international virtual production W.H. resident competes in Ms. Veteran America West Hempstead resident Yvonne Armstrong was dealing with adversity of all kinds when she enlisted in the Navy in 2003 as a mess management specialist. At age 23, Armstrong was divorced with a child, her mother had died from a heart attack and she was homeless. Now Armstrong, a single mother with two sons, is an economics professor at the U.S. Naval Academy in

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Annapolis, Md. She was among 24 contestants in this year’s Ms. Veteran America. The women competed to become the next ambassador for Final Salute, a nonprofit that provides homeless women veterans, and their children, with safe housing. Courtesy Yvonne Armstrong

U.S. Naval Academy Lt. Yvonne Armstrong with her sons Christian, center, and Zion.

Aspiring actress Renee Wilson says she lives by the “don’t knock it till you’ve tried it” mentality. Wilson, who graduated from Malverne High School last Friday, got a chance to back up those words when she performed in an international virtual production of the Shakespeare play “What You Will” (a.k.a. “Twelfth Night”) on Aug. 8. The production, which was directed by English producer and actor Ben Crystal, was all improv and featured actors from around the world. “We’ve been preparing for this for months, and it didn’t really click until the week of the show,” said Wilson, who played the role of Olivia. “Between rehearsals and graduation,

it was a heavy week for me, but it’s all part of the journey, and I wouldn’t take it back for the world.” Wilson met Crystal through Malverne School District theatre teacher David Coonan, who invited Crystal to hold a workshop for his theatre students in a message on Twitter. “She has no ego, and she has a real natural talent and ability,” Coonan said of Wilson, “which is now being seen by an international group of actors. I see the work that she’s putting in, so it’s obvious that she understands the gravity of this.” Courtesy Renee Wilson

Aspiring actress Renee Wilson, who graduated from Malverne High School on Aug. 7, performed in an international production in August.

As businesses throughout the Village of Malverne reopen, Malverne Cinema has yet to be included in the state’s phased reopening plans. Its owners, Henry and Anne Stampfel, held a news conference outside the theater on Aug. 27, and spoke about the importance of reopening. “The economic hardship that all businesses are facing this year is incomparable,” Anne said, “and our industry seems to be last in line to reopen. Time is of the essence for us, and it’s ticking away.” The cinema has been in Malverne since 1947, and the Stampfels have owned it for almost 30 years. The couple, who were joined by elected officials, said they had hoped for more support from state lawmakers and

theater organizations. Stampfel said that between the three theaters she and her husband own in Nassau County — Malverne Cinema, Bellmore Movies and North Shore Towers in Floral Park — they have seen only 75 active movie days as of September. “We don’t have shareholders and we don’t have deep pockets,” Stampfel said. “It’s vital that we reopen safely and quickly to begin to contribute to our local economies.” The cinema later reopened in October.

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Malverne Cinema Co-owner Anne Stampfel, at lectern, spoke out about the need to reopen theaters.

Crossroads Farm continues operations amid pandemic Malvernite and Nassau Land Trust Chairman Rick White said that volunteers at Crossroads Farm, in Malverne, were just as anxious as other residents when the coronavirus lockdown went into effect in March. The farm was preparing for its annual opening day celebration in April to kick off its Barnyard Event series. With all of its spring events canceled, White said, the farm had to devise a plan to keep operating. “Once we were deemed as essential, we carefully researched and put together a plan that would allow visitors on the farm in limited numbers,” White explained. “While we followed Covid-19 guidelines for both staff and the visitors, we still wanted to give people an opportunity to feel like

Last year, there were a record 228 suicides of police officers in the U.S., according to Blue HELP, a nonprofit that aims to reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues among those in law enforcement. The group also reported that there had been 110 suicides this year. In light of this trend, Malvernite Doris Bové said she wanted to find a way to support police officers.“There’s a lot of police officers in the country right now that are questioning their job,” Bové said. “They need to be reassured that we need them.” Bové, an animation and digital media teacher at Nassau BOCES, started a blue ribbon campaign in the vil-

lage three weeks ago, urging residents through Facebook to tie a blue ribbon on their tree, lamppost or house to thank police officers for their service. A number of residents quickly took up the cause, and blue ribbons can now be seen hanging throughout the village. Bové said she got the idea from Cathy Bien, of Lynbrook, who started her own campaign in June. Bové bought 150 blue bows, and is donating one per family while asking people to pay it forward by buying additional bows to share with their neighbors. Even if residents can only purchase one, Bové said, displaying them is a quiet way to show support. Courtesy Doris Bové

Doris Bové has donated garden flags and blue ribbons to residents in support of police officers.

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they’re part of the farm.” The farm’s mission is to restore soil, grow healthy plants and provide education while building a community of volunteers who work the property together. Eva Schwartz, chairwoman of its advisory committee, attributed the facility’s success to the fact that its volunteers were willing to continue to carry out that mission. “We all understand that the farm is a very important part of the community,” Schwartz said.

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Crossroads Farm’s pumpkin patch provided fun for Michelle Barbara, 3, and Logan Morales, 1.

With many businesses still coping with the adverse effects of the coronavirus pandemic, the Malverne Chamber of Commerce has sought to find creative ways to support merchants in the village. The chamber hopes to aid businesses with a photography project that it launched last month. “All of the photographers are volunteering their time to support the community and the businesses that were interested,” said Maria Casini, the chamber’s vice president. The chamber paired local photographers with businesses in the community to take photos of each business, which will be shared via social media and print advertising to help

promote the chamber’s goal of shopping locally. In addition, Casini said she hoped the project could also help local photographers showcase their work. The chamber, Casini explained, got the idea from Malvernite Kevin McPartland, an amateur photographer who had hoped to take part in the Art Walk. “I was kind of personally upset about the event being canceled this year due to Covid-19,” said McPartland, a health care administrator at Northwell Health in Garden City.

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Malverne Chamber Vice President Maria Casini, far right, said that the group’s photography project served as an alternative to its annual Art Walk.

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W.H. rabbi named executive V.P. of Religious Zionists of America Rabbi Ari Rockoff, of West Hempstead, says that no matter what job he holds, his main focus is to remain committed to a life of service. Rockoff said that this tradition runs deep in his family, going back to his grandfather Rabbi Irving Rockoff, who served as the spiritual leader of Beth Shalom in Mineola from the 1950s to the 1970s. “My grandfather was a significant role model in my life,” Rockoff, 46, said, “because he served in many different synagogues and community leadership roles. I think for me, a lot of what I do is simply continuing a legacy.” Rockoff was named executive vice president of Religious Zionists of America, the U.S.-based branch of Mizrachi, the global religious Zionist

movement. Founded in 1914, the RZA aims to inspire a commitment to religious Zionism, the preservation of Jewish political freedom, the enhancement of Jewish religious life in Israel and the promotion of immigration to Israel. In this role, he said, he hoped to inspire a new generation of American Jews to share in the responsibility for Israel’s future. He also planned to use his experience in organizational strategy to develop the national infrastructure of the RZA and leverage its reach and impact in the North American Jewish community.

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Rabbi Ari Rockoff, 46, of West Hempstead.

Malverne author wins praise for science book series

Malverne author Carol Basdeo said that one of her biggest goals as a mother was to show her two children — Kayla, 10, and K.C., 8 — that they could pursue any career they wanted while helping them develop a love for learning. She believed that she could accomplish this through her favorite subject, science. Basdeo’s books, which she is calling

K.C. & Kayla’s Science Corner series, are all published by MindStir Media. Her series garnered recognition in the children’s book categories of two national book competitions in October, the Manhattan Book Awards and the Moonbeam Awards. Courtesy Carol Basdeo

Malvernite Carol Basdeo said she was inspired by her children, K.C., 8, and Kayla, 10, to write her series of science books.

W.H. attorney is named vice president of the Safe Center LI Relatives thankful to survive Covid-19 For the past ten months, West Hempstead resident Narda MartinHaye says, she and her family have been living a nightmare. A registered nurse in Nassau County for 16 years, Martin-Haye, 38, said she was one of the first people in her family to contract Covid-19 in March. Martin-Haye has since recovered from the virus, but she said that her life has completely changed. She still

When Shanell Parrish-Brown decided to leave her home in Harlem at age 17, she did so with the goal of becoming self-sufficient. Attending Hunter College part-time, studying human communications while working full-time as a human resources manager for the MetLife Insurance Company, she did just that. Now an attorney at Viacom International, married with three children, Parrish-Brown, 48, a West Hempstead resident for the past 16 years, said she is in a position to give back to her community. A member of the Safe Center LI for two years, she was elected the organization’s vice president last month. The Safe Center, in Bethpage, is a nonprofit that helps

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experiences shortness of breath, and has not returned to work since March, so she is collecting workers’ compensation. She was one of several members of her family who came down with the virus. Courtesy Narda Martin-Haye

W.H. nurse Narda Martin-Haye with her children, Gregory and Maya.

victims of domestic, dating or child abuse as well as and rape and sexual assault. “As an adult, I’ve been drawn to issues of domestic violence due to early adolescent experiences where domestic violence impacted me personally,” said Parrish-Brown, who grew up in Harlem. She said she was surprised at how fast she became an executive board member for the Safe Center. After speaking with her fellow board members, however, she understood that her presence was much needed.

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W.H. attorney Shanell Parrish-Brown, 48, was named the Safe Center LI’s vice president.

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ease in a virtual program on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. Registration at the Franklin Square library is required.

Arbor Day poster contest Participate in the New York State Arbor Day’s annual poster contest by taking a high-resolution photo featuring trees within New York State. The winning artist’s photo will be replicated as the 2021 New York State Original Artwork Arbor Day Poster. Participants are limited to five submissions, and each submission should include a completed artist information form available on the State Department of Environmental Conservation’s website. The submission deadline is Dec. 31. For more information, visit DEC’s website, and to obtain past New York State Arbor Day posters call (518) 402-9428.

Understanding the presidency with Jim Coll At the Elmont Public Library, at 12:30 p.m., adults will have a virtual discussion to analyze the intent of the framers and the text of the supreme law of the land regarding our nations chief executive. Registration is required. A link will be emailed before the program. Call adult reference; (516) 354-5280 EXT. 223.

Village of Malverne public meeting The VIllage of Malverne will hold its monthly meeting at Village Hall, 99 Church St., at 7:30 p.m.

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

Make melted snowman cookies Learn how to make melted snowmen cookies from the Franklin Square library’s baking coach. Simply visit the library’s website to learn how to create the cookies out of sugar cookies and assorted candy decorations. The recipe and video will be available throughout the month of December.

Coffee chat with the library staff At the Elmont Public Library, every Monday at 11 a.m., participants will join the library staff over Zoom for conversation to help pass the time and see some familiar faces. Registration is required. Zoom information will be emailed before each chat. Contact adult reference at reference@elmontlibrary.org.

Jones Beach Magic of Lights Sunday to Thursday: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Location: Jones Beach State Park. Price: $25 (in advance). A festival of twinkling, magical holiday lights! A 200-foot light tunnel and over 40 scenes of holiday lights displays will be feature. Enjoy the unique and thrilling family-friendly drive-through holiday lights festival spread over a two-mile

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PPE kits for the Malverne Fire Department Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray provided free PPE kits to the Malverne Fire Department on Dec. 2. Accepting the kits on behalf of the Chamber was Malverne Fire Chief Richard Bopp. This initiative has been made possible through funding from the federal CARES Act. span. For tickets, visit https://magicoflights.com/events/jonesbeach/.

Thursday, Dec. 31 Virtual painting A professional artist at Wine & Design Rockville Centre will guide participants through the process of creating a painting. Visit wineanddesign.com.

Saturday, Jan. 2 Intermediate Excel class The Franklin Square Public Library will be offering an intermediate Microsoft Excel class virtually on Jan. 2 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants must use thier own laptop or tablet. Registration is required.

Sunday, Jan. 3 Paint Party Learn how to paint Mr. and Mrs. Frosty at a virtual Paint Party with Authentic HeARTwork’s Celicia Cargill on Jan. 3 at 1 p.m. Pickup for supplies will be at the Elmont Memorial Library on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30. Registration is required, and the event is only open to Elmont library cardholders.

Monday, Jan. 4 Learn about the presidency Learn how former presidents have changed the role of the office in a virutal discussion on Jan. 4 at 12:30 p.m. Registration is required on the Elmont

Memorial Library’s website. A link will be emailed to all participants before the program begins.

Saturday stories - shapes Paint party! With Celicia Cargill of Authentic HeARTwork At the Elmont Public Library, at 1 p.m., participants will join over Zoom for a virtual paint party with Authentic HeARTwork’s artist Celicia. Cargill will show participants how to create their own painting. (516) 354-5280 EXT. 223.

Wednesday, Jan. 6 How to manage your paper Marie Limpert and Annmarie Brogan will teach patrons techniques on how to manage their every day paperwork with

There will be a story in the Jan. 7 Herald about a public hearing on the Belmont project. The Masjid Hamza food pantry is open every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. Libraries in Malverne, West Hempstead and Lakeview will be closed on New Years. Local restaurant owners can apply for a grant from the County Legislature. Northwell GoHealth Urgent Care West Hempstead is offering Covid testing.

HAVIng An EVEnT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to ngrant@liherald.com

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Malverne drops epic LIC game It didn’t look or feel that way early, when Center Moriches raced to a 17-point lead over Malverne two minutes into the second quarter, but the Long Island Class B boys’ basketball championship game/Southeast Regional semifinal before a standingroom-only crowd at Centereach High School on March 10 proved to be a classic. The Mules fought back to trail by

Nassau County High School student-athletes will have to wait until 2021 to compete in sports. At an emergency meeting held Aug. 26, Nassau school superintendents voted to postpone high school sports until Jan. 4, becoming the first of the state’s 11 sections to move its fall season. The following day, superintendents released a letter stating they may reassess the decision prior to Sept. 20. “I believe other sections will follow and pull the plug, but I can’t speak for anyone else,” Section VIII (Nassau) Executive Director of Athletics Pat Pizzarelli said Aug. 26. “We felt strong enough to make this decision now,” he added.“We took the cautious route,

one at halftime and led by as many as nine in the fourth quarter before Center Moriches responded behind senior guard Ahkee Anderson, who scored 12 points in the last 6:12 of regulation and dominated overtime, leading the Red Devils to a wild 94-90 victory. Media Origin Inc./Herald

Malverne sophomore Deandre Blagrove had 17 points and 15 rebounds.

but we believe it’s in everyone’s best interests. There are too many unknowns. “It’s just not time to allow kids to play sports,” he continued. The decision came two days after Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo issued guidance permitting lower-risk high school fall sports (soccer, tennis, swimming, field hockey and cross-country) to begin practice and play on Sept. 21, while noting football and volleyball could begin practice but not play. However, Nassau’s superintendents did not consider the current conditions safe enough to conduct any fall sports. J. Heck/Herald

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H.S. spring sports cancelled It was game over for public high school spring sports on Long Island for 2020. Any hopes for even a modified season were dashed April 21 when health and safety concerns led athletic administrators and school superintendents in Nassau and Suffolk counties to announced the cancelation of the spring sports season. Section VIII athletics conference governs Nassau County, and Section XI, Suffolk County. “For the safety for our student athletes, Section VIII has made the difficult decision to cancel spring sports for our high schools and middle schools.” Nassau County Executive Director Pat Pizzarelli said.“Long Island is one of the areas most affected by this terrible pandemic, so both section

VIII and Section XI have made this very difficult decision.” Nassau County’s Athletic Council, which includes superintendents, principals and officials, met Monday night April 20 and was unanimous in its decision. Athletic directors met the following morning and agreed. “It’s very sad for the seniors, but we are dealing with life and death,” Pizzarelli said. “We have to safeguard our students and communities. We waited as long as we possibly could to make this heartbreaking decision.”

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice is hereby given that SEALED PROPOSALS for: MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT BASEBALL SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT MALVERNE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL S E D # 28-02-12-03-0-001-024 Re-Bid CONTRACT L - FIELD WORK Will be received until 11:00 AM prevailing time on January 19, 2021 at the Administrative Office of MALVERNE UFSD, Attention: Dan Balzan, Assistant Administrator for Business and Safety, located at 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565. Note, the bid opening will be streamed online in lieu of an in-person meeting. See meeting link, ID, and password below: Meeting Link: Malverneufsd.webex.com /meet/ccaputo Complete digital sets of plans, specifications, instructions for bidders, proposal and contract documents may be obtained online as a download for a nonrefundable fee of forty-nine dollars ($49.00) at the following website: w w w. r e v p l a n s . c o m beginning on or about January 5, 2021.

Complete sets of hard copy plans, specifications, instructions for bidders, proposal and contract documents may be obtained from REV, 330 route 17a, Suite #2, Goshen, New York 10924 tel: 1-877-272-0216, upon depositing the sum of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for each paper set furnished. Make deposit check payable to the Malverne Union Free School District. Bidder’s deposit will be refunded if the set is returned in good condition within thirty (30) days following the award of the contract or the rejection of the bids covered by such plans and specifications. Non-bidders shall receive partial reimbursement, in an amount equal to the amount of the deposit, less the actual cost of reproduction of the documents if the set is returned in good condition within thirty (30) days following the award of the contract or the rejection of the bids covered by such plans and specifications. Any bidder requiring documents to be shipped shall make arrangements with the printer and pay for all packaging and shipping costs. All bid addenda will be transmitted to registered plan holders via email and will be available at www.revplans.com. Plan holders who have paid for

hard copies of the bid documents will need to make the determination if hard copies of the addenda are required for their use and coordinate directly with REVplans for hardcopies of addenda to be issued. There will be no charge of registered plan holders to obtain hard copies of the bid addenda. Bids must be made in the standard proposal form in the manner designated therein and as required by the Specifications that must be enclosed in sealed envelopes bearing the name of the job and name and address of the bidder on the outside, addressed to: MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, clearly marked on the outside: Bid For: Baseball Synthetic Turf Field at Malverne Senior High School - Rebid. Each proposal submitted must be accompanied by a certified check or bid bond, made payable to the MALVERNE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the total amount of the bid, as a commitment by the bidder that, if its bid is accepted, it will enter into a contract to perform the work and will execute such further security as may be required for the faithful performance of the contract. Certification of bonding company is

required for this bid; see Instructions for Bidders section Each bidder shall agree to hold his/her bid price for ninety (90) days after the formal bid opening. A pre-bid meeting and walk thru is scheduled for January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM. Potential bidders are asked to gather at the Malverne Senior High School main entrance 80 Ocean Ave. Malverne, NY 11565, at which time they will be directed to the areas of work. This meeting is not mandatory; however it is highly recommended that all potential bidders attend. It is the Board’s intention to award the contracts to the lowest qualified bidder providing the required security who can meet the experience, technical and budget requirements. The Board reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive any informality and to accept such bid which, in the opinion of the Board, is in the best interests of the School District. Malverne Union Free School District Board of Education 301 Wicks Lane Malverne, NY 11565 124251

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n a year when so much has gone awry — so many lives lost, businesses battered, jobs vanished — it strains the imagination to think what we might be thankful for, particularly as the nation enters its second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. The coming months will likely be, as President-elect Joseph Biden has said, a “dark winter.” Thanksgiving is, however, all about the audacious nature of hope. The holiday, first celebrated in the fall of 1621, commemorates the struggle that the original Pilgrims faced and, against all odds, overcame in the New World — and the kinship they felt with the Native Americans who rescued them, helping to provide sustenance to a relatively small band of people who otherwise might have starved. The roughly 50 colonists at the original harvest celebration in Plymouth, Mass., were outnumbered by Native Americans two to one, according to History.com. The 100 Pilgrims who arrived on the Mayflower had seen much death between 1620 and 1621: Some 78 percent of the women died during the first winter. Yet they persevered, and survived. So shall the American people today — thanks in no small measure to our heroes

— the doctors, nurses, EMTS, firefighters, police officers, teachers, teachers’ aides, sanitation workers, railroad workers, subway and bus drivers, custodians, cooks, waiters and waitresses, supermarket employees and so many others — who have kept us safe, our education system up and running, and our economy moving. When many others were able to work from home, they put their lives on the line to do their jobs. As a society, we should take a moment and reflect on their sacrifices over the past nine months. We can also be thankful for our family and friends. We may not be able to shower them with hugs and kisses as we might want, but we can keep them in our thoughts and close to our hearts. And we can be thankful for the miracles of modern science. Only 100 years ago, the 1918 pandemic ran wild for two years, killing 50 million worldwide, including 675,000 in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Thanks to technology that allows many of us to work remotely and socially distance, to date we have seen a tenth of the 500 million cases that the world did in

1918-19, and because of modern medical technology, the death toll thus far is onefiftieth what it was then. So, while the number of infections and deaths today is unacceptably high, it is not close to the level of suffering experienced a hundred years ago — and let us hope and pray that it remains that way. Likely, it will. On Saturday, the innovative New York company Regeneron Pharmaceuticals received emergency-use authorization for its experimental antibody treatment for the coronavirus. President Trump received the treatment, and by all accounts it was highly effective. The drug is designed to prevent patients from becoming severely ill by imitating the body’s natural defense system. We can only say, wow! If all goes well, the Regeneron treatment should prevent many deaths, enabling health officials to safely roll out at least one of the vaccines now in the pipeline without undue political pressure. By April, we could indeed round the corner on this terrible pandemic, says Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Yes, there has been much despair this year, but there is much hope as well.

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e are pleased that Nassau County Executive Laura Curran is once again promoting small businesses ahead of the holiday season — which is vital this pandemic year. Last Friday, Curran and county Industrial Development Agency Chairman Richard Kessel came to Rockville Centre to promote an innovative contest, aptly titled the Shop Safe, Shop Local Scavenger Hunt, and we are encouraging readers to take part in it. The contest, which will be held for one week starting Saturday, will work like this: Complete four of eight tasks in your community, like buying breakfast at a local eat-

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ery or making a purchase at a local shop, and take a photo of yourself — masked — at each location, along with the product you purchased and your receipt. Then email it to scavengerhunt@nassaucountyny.gov or share it on Facebook. The first person who finishes all four tasks and registers them on each day of the contest will receive a $100 gift card. All purchases must be made at small businesses in a single community on the day of the contest. Online and delivery orders are eligible. The complete set of

instructions can be found at www.nassaucountygov/shoplocal. As we noted in last week’s editorial, “Remember to shop locally this holiday season”: “Despite the crisis, we encourage you to consider patronizing our mom-and-pop shops, many of which now offer their goods online. Abandoning our local businesses would be devastating on so many levels.”

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pandemic. But while Last’s exhortation that we must “treat others as you’d want to be treated yourself ” was well-intentioned, I believe it would fall on deaf ears when directed not only at those who, at this late date, scoff at the wearing of masks and social distancing, but also those who deliberately promote and take part in large, illegal social gatherings with no consideration of taking measures to counter the spread

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Opinion columns We publish three columns every week. Columns represent the views of the writers themselves, not of the Herald. Each writer works independently and chooses his or her own subjects. Among our regular contributors are the Heralds’ executive editor, Scott Brinton, and the Nassau Herald’s former executive editor, Randi Kreiss, both of whom have won numerous awards for their opinion writing. We also feature columns by prominent political figures, including former U.S. Sen. Alfonse D’Amato and former State Assemblyman Jerry Kremer, both of whom are now consultants. And we regularly invite guest columnists to offer their views.

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he coronavirus pandemic has created a variety of hardships that have left families and children in distress. Social isolation. A mounting death toll. An estimated 8 million Americans falling into poverty. We have entered uncharted territory, and uncertainty continues as cases continue to rise across the U.S. Grief is a normal reaction — grieving not just the loss of life, but also the loss of normalcy and freedom when a disaster occurs. So what happens when we add even more stress to families sharon and their children, skariah particularly when schools close? The trickledown effect of all this misfortune can dramatically weigh on kids, especially if they don’t have access to mental health resources at home. Typically, mental health symptoms are identified at school, by their teachers and peers, social workers and guidance counselors. Children need a routine and consistency. Remote learning and social isolation will continue to uproot them. Children

with autism also face challenges with irritability, anxiety and behavioral disturbances. And the erratic nature of schools’ opening and closing (albeit temporarily) can have a lasting effect. A recent study in JAMA Pediatrics showed that more than 22 percent of students in the Hubei province of China reported symptoms of depression, and more than 18 percent had anxiety symptoms, when schools closed for over a month. A second study, in the Journal of Pediatrics, determined that younger children (ages 3 to 6) were more inclined to show fear or clinginess, where older kids (6 to 18) were more likely to show inattention and persistent inquiry. Clinging, inattention and irritability were the severe psychological conditions demonstrated by children in all age groups. School closures — short or long — are unfortunately bound to happen until a safe and effective vaccine is available. Prepare to take care of your child now. First, children need outlets. In early childhood, play is important for development in the physical, verbal and emotional domains. Build that imaginary fort,

he trickledown effect of all this misfortune can dramatically weigh on kids.

LeTTers of the virus. The time for these selfish and greedy individuals to be reasoned with has long passed. These people should be penalized for their actions, which continue to put the rest of us at even greater risk of acquiring the disease, and severe penalties should also be meted out to participants in these gatherings, not just their greed-bound organizers. If anything, these miscreants should consider the 17th-century English poet John Donne’s poem, telling us not to ask “for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for thee.” They might also be reminded that, indeed, “no man is an island,” as Donne wrote. It appears, though, that they do not realize or accept this concept, even though we are all in this fight — together. ROBERT RUBALSkY East Rockaway

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Fourth — and most important — pay attention. Younger children can’t always express their distress, anxiety or fear. Their behavior may regress. Look for the signs, which include an increase in crying or neediness, more temper tantrums or somatic symptoms (headaches, stomach aches) than normal. Older children may also show increased anger and irritability. If you think your children or adolescents may need a mental health professional, don’t hesitate. They are acting that way because they need help. So watch out for them to verbalize any suicidal thoughts, ongoing sleep disturbances, a decline in overall functioning (hygiene, grooming), aggression or worsening substance use. If you see these signs, seek treatment. Following these steps may help keep children mentally fit during one of our harshest times. Nothing can replace life as we knew it pre-Covid, but you can manage this new normal and keep your kids safe, too.

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Sharon Skariah, M.D., is the director of child and adolescent psychiatry for Zucker Hillside Hospital. She is also an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell.

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the United States, and amid big treatment strides, the disease continues to ravage African-American and other minority communities with a particular vengeance. Black, Asian, Native American and Hispanic patients still die far more frequently than white patients, even as death rates have plummeted for all races and age groups.” As Covid-19 continues to spread aggressively nationwide, it is crucial that government officials at all levels — federal, state and local — address the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on people of color. Immediate attention should be paid to issues such as the availability of testing facilities in communities of color, access to health care, inequitable treatment once access is provided and priorities for providing vaccines once they are available. The evidence is clear: Government owes it to all Americans to ensure fair and equal access to health care, regardless of race, in this pandemic — and always.

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encourage storytelling, toast s’mores in your backyard. For adolescents, it’s important that they develop their own sense of identity but also explore peer relationships. Encourage this — in a socially distanced, safe way. Second, seek normalcy. The goal is to foster continued development, even if your children can’t attend school in person. They want to feel safe — an important tool for parents to use during the crisis. Make sure you provide protection and consistency in an otherwise uncertain time. Talk to them about their feelings. Ensure their safety by creating an atmosphere of stability. Third, adapt to the environment. Summer may be gone, but you can still enjoy the outdoors safely during the fall, and even on some nice winter days. When the extreme cold sets in, continue building on the elements of safety and fun you have already introduced. Have family game nights. Schedule a movie night. Cook and bake together as a family. Designate a reading hour. Although it may be colder, it’s important to get exercise, so go for a walk or a hike or a brisk bike ride. There are also online exercises for kids, like yoga and others.

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