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Deadline for public takeover plans extended announced in November, after years of criticism of NYAW by customers, lawmakers and The state Public Service Com- watchdogs over rate hikes, spotmission has extended the dead- ty water service and infrastrucline by which local municipali- ture management. Merrickties and authorities can submit based advocacy group Long proposals for a public takeover Island Clean Air Water and Soil of New York Amerhad urged the PSC ican Water, which to hear plans for a could halt the compublic takeover, pany’s $608 million arguing that serprivate sale to Libvice woes would erty Utilities. A continue if the sale petition calling on were to proceed. Town of Hemp“You can’t have stead officials to a situation where submit a plan has 80 percent of the collected more county is served by than 1,000 signapublic water — taxtures. free — and 20 perThe PSC began cent are stuck with soliciting plans on a private water June 22, before monopoly and pay New York Ameri- JoHN BRooKS taxes for private can Water’s July State senator water,” said Dave target date for the Denenberg, a cosale. If the private d i re c t o r o f L I sale were to go through, water CAWS. NYAW has reaped profits service for nearly 120,000 resi- “on the backs of Nassau Coundents across three districts in ty’s private water ratepayers.” Lynbrook, Merrick and Sea Cliff Town of Hempstead officials would be handed off to Ontario- declined to follow through with a based Liberty. public takeover of NYAW’s local Municipalities and authori- assets — which would add to the ties have until Oct. 15 to submit town’s six existing water distakeover plans. The sale to Liberty was Continued on page 2

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MEpHAM HigH SCHool physics teacher William Leacock, who once led a lecture on Halloween wearing a beekeeper’s suit, retired at the end of the 2019-20 school year.

Retiring amid a pandemic

Looking back after 30 years as a physics teacher By JUSTiN DYNiA aseidman@liherald.com

The unusual end of the 2019-20 school year also marked the final chapter of a storied 30-year career in the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District for Mepham physics teacher William Leacock, who is newly retired. A luminary among educators, Leacock taught Advanced Placement Physics I and II and Regents Physics at

Mepham High School beginning in 1989. He will be remembered for his gregariousness and the energy he brought to any room he entered. Leacock, 59, has long known that 2020 would be his final year of teaching — his long commute from Blue Point was a major factor in his decision to retire. He did not expect, however, that a global pandemic would interrupt his curtain call.

“When I left school on March 18, I knew it would be the last time I ever left the classroom,” Leacock said. Just days later, the district shifted to remote learning to comply with Covid-19 restrictions, and last month he taught his final class via Edmodo, an education platform. He found teaching from home “far less stressful,” he said, and adapted by keeping lessons familiar and using Continued on page 3

e have to consider whether or not a natural resource that is required for life itself should be taxed at all.

Heralds to start webinar series In mid-August, the Herald Community Newspapers will start a new webinar series featuring special guests to discuss the big-picture issues affecting Nassau County residents. First up will be a webinar looking at how Nassau schools will open while the Covid-19 pandemic still is raging across the country. Look out for details in upcoming editions of the Herald. Sky Ostreicher has been named the webinar series host and moderator. Over the past decade, Ostreicher has worked with public relations and government affairs consulting firms on behalf of businesses, nonprofit organizations and tech startups across Long Island and New York City. Most recently, she launched her Instagram TV series, “Life Before the Virus,” featuring interviews with elected officials and community leaders discussing the effect of the coronavirus on everyday life. Ostreicher grew up on Long Island and received a full academic scholarship to the University of Miami, where she

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Skye OStreicher will host the Herald Community Newspapers’ upcoming webinar series. studied chemistry before graduating a year early to earn a double master’s in public health and public policy from Stony Brook University.

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Petition for NYAW takeover gathers 1,000 signatures coNtiNued from froNt pAge tricts — based on the findings of studies in 2014 and a 2016. According to spokesman Greg Blower, those studies “did not indicate meaningful rate cost savings” for customers. Denenberg argued that the findings were erroneous, however, and that a public entity’s tax-exempt status would result in actual savings — the study conducted by the Water Authority of Southeast Nassau County in 2014 did not account for tax-exempt status, he said. Blower said the town is looking again at the most recent study “with an open mind.” “At the end of the day, the overriding consideration remains whether a public takeover of this water company can provide genuine ratepayer relief,” he said. At press time on Tuesday, a petition on ipetitions.com, declaring “The time to act is now!” had received more than 1,000 signatures, with dozens of comments in support of a public takeover. “There is no equity in the current system,” wrote one NYAW customer. “We need a public takeover of American Water and not a sale to another private entity.” LICAWS directors Denenberg and Claudia Borecky plan to bring the petition to the attention of town officials, in addition to another 4,000 paper and online signatures, letters and comments from NYAW ratepayers, Borecky said. NYAW’s external affairs manager, Lee Mueller said in a statement that the sale to Liberty is “in our customers’ best interests,” and a sale to a public entity would “take several years, cost taxpayers millions of dollars and lead to gaps in service.” The inequitable tax system that saddles NYAW customers with property tax payments creates the burden on ratepay-

ers, and should be removed, Mueller added. In another statement, he said that property taxes account for “33 to 59 percent of customers’ bills.” “We have to consider whether or not a natural resource that is required for life itself should be taxed at all,” said State Sen. John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford. “I don’t think it should be.” Brooks has been critical of the inequitable tax system and has pushed for a public takeover of NYAW, arguing that the PSC “has to consider whether it’s in the best interest of the public to continue to operate the way we have” under a private water company. Brooks said he will send a letter to the PSC questioning the sale and whether the $608 million price tag is a “fair, realistic value.” He has also been considering legislation that would allow the Suffolk County Water Authority — a public entity — to absorb Nassau’s service areas. Other public water districts are eyeing acquisitions of neighboring NYAW operations, such as the Massapequa Water District, which may submit a plan to purchase NYAW’s customers and infrastructure in East Massapequa. On the North Shore, Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat from Northport, has introduced legislation to establish a water authority in the Sea Cliff district. According to its solicitation, the PSC seeks to “determine if the transfer to Liberty would be in the public interest, which could include considering viable potential alternatives.” Submissions must answer which “portion of the [NYAW] system” — for example, customers and/or infrastructure — may be acquired in a public takeover and why the acquisition is in the “best interest of ratepayers.”

Physics teacher looks back on storied career platforms his students already knew. He collaborated with other teachers from the New York State Master Teacher Program to create effective lesson plans. “Overall, I was pretty happy with what my kids were doing,” Leacock said. “The majority of them responded really well to the changes.” He noted that one of the greatest challenges of remote learning was “the lack of accountability presented by pass/fail.” “Educators will always tell you that testing drives curriculum,” he said. “Remote learning is nowhere near as effective as face-to-face learning for that reason.” Leacock said, however, he believes that educators can learn from this experience, noting the shift in granting students “more autonomy in shaping their own education” as one of the successes of remote learning. Additionally, he believes both students and teachers will develop a newfound appreciation for school once inperson classes resume. Among the many axioms that Leacock had to offer, he summarized the essence of his wisdom in one phrase: “This too shall pass.”

A passion for physics

Leacock was born in Merrick in 1960, and his mother was an educator at Mepham in the 1950s. He briefly attended as a student, but graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School in Dix Hills. In college, he earned an engineering degree from Clarkson University, but following several years in the industry, he made what he described as the best decision of his life and switched to teaching. Physics, he said, is “more than just my job, it’s my passion.” Throughout his teaching career, which was spent entirely at Mepham, Leacock took a hands-on approach to learning. “I love doing wonderful demonstrations in class,” he said. “The best thing you’ll ever hear from a student is ‘do it again.’” His teaching philosophy involved engaging students’ curiosity and encouraging active participation to bring the classroom to life. “Mr. Leacock has had a positive impact on his students and colleagues,” Mepham Principal Eric Gomez said. “Everyone at Mepham will miss Mr. Leacock, and we thank him for his years of service to the Bellmore-Merrick community,” “I loved the hands-on and humorous approach to his class that always kept me on my toes,” said former student Mike Smith. Leacock coached Mepham’s physics team to multiple victories at the annual Physics Olympiad competition, which is sponsored by the Long Island Physics Teachers Association. He proudly noted that his students “won almost all the time.” He has served as vice president of the association for more than 25 years, and has continued to fulfill that role in retirement. “I love physics too much to stop,” he said. Among his credentials, he is also a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, which recognizes a teacher’s

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LeAcock coAched mephAm’s physics team to a number of victories at the annual Physics Olympiad competition. In 2014, the team featured students Chris Juchem, second from left, Brian Keohane, Matt Waldmann, Kevin Mendez and Jane Kogan. combination of sustained and exemplary work, both in and out of the classroom.

Looking back, and ahead

Leacock spoke lovingly about his time as a teacher at Mepham High School. “Mepham has one of the best high school faculties from the administration down,” he said. “I’m proud to have taught at an absolutely phenomenal high school for so many years.” In his retirement, Leacock takes daily three-mile walks to the beach from his home and back, and plans to continue tutoring remotely. His other hobbies include playing the saxophone, bicycling and woodworking. He hopes to travel the world with his wife, Lorraine, a retired Air Force veteran, to visit Barcelona, China and other far-off places. He also dreams of riding one of his two Harley Davidson motorcycles to America’s National Parks.

ThroughouT his TeAching career, which was spent entirely at Mepham, Leacock took a hands-on approach to learning.

in reTiremenT, LeAcock said he hopes to travel the world with his wife, Lorraine, a retired Air Force veteran, to visit Barcelona, China and other far-off places.

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DR. MICHAEl BElfIoRE, left, and his former attorney, Tom Liotti, outside the federal courthouse in Central Islip in May 2018.

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Convicted doctor from Merrick denied new trial

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Michael Belfiore, a physician who practiced in Merrick, was denied a request for a new trial following his conviction on 28 federal charges related to his prescribing of opioids, including causing the death of two patients in 2013. Belfiore, who was convicted in May 2018, filed a motion to have the guilty verdict overturned, arguing that his attorney at the time, Tom Liotti, misguided him in rejecting a plea deal. The deal — a guilty plea to one distribution charge — could have saved Belfiore jail time. He now faces at least 20 years in prison, and could be sentenced to life. According to Belfiore’s subsequent counsel Bruce Barket, Liotti urged Belfiore not to take the prosecutors’ plea deal. “I don’t recall being told that if I turned down the plea and lost at trial, I would be facing counts that carried a sentence range of 20 years to life,” Belfiore said in a sworn affidavit he filed from prison in 2018. “Had I been told that my chances of prevailing at trial were actually slim, and that the proof against me was overwhelming, I would have certainly taken a plea.” “I have always supported Dr. Belfiore in his decision to go to trial,” said Liotti in a statement following the denial for a new trial, “but it was his decision to make

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Anti-police graffiti found in N. Bellmore A North Bellmore School District employee discovered a series of red graffiti tags — one of which read, “Kill all cops” — on a district-owned garage in North Bellmore early Tuesday morning, Superintendent Marie Testa said. Another two tags were also found on a fence near the district’s facilities office on Bellmore Avenue, and on a blacktop area behind Newbridge Road School. The employee, who is a secretary in the facilities department, reported the markings found on school grounds to the Nassau County Police Department around 5:30 a.m. Upon further investigation, detectives discovered similar graffiti markings at six other locations near the school, including on buildings, vehicles and fences. Officials said the vandalism occurred between 2 and 3 a.m. on July 21 A spokesman for NCPD’s public information office said detectives are currently investigating the situation. It is unclear whether one or more vandals were involved in the graffiti spree. “We’ve had very little vandalism over the last few years, but when something like this does happen, we have absolutely prosecuted [the individuals] . . . to the fullest extent of the law,” Testa said. “This act of hatred targeting police officers is completely heinous, disgraceful and unacceptable, and does not reflect the core values of our district.” Testa said the district is working “in full cooperation” with NCPD, including providing video surveillance to identify the party or parties involved. She added that the district would paint over the graffiti tags once detectives complete their investigation. “What is occurring in the country played out on the side of this garage by someone we don’t even know,” she said. “To target our officers who place their lives in jeopardy and stand by us is personally and professionally disturbing to me.” Hempstead Town Councilman Christopher Carini, a former MTA and NYPD police officer, condemned the graffiti’s message, and implored his constituents to report similar acts of vandalism to his office so they can be addressed. “Graffiti destroys our suburban landscape and ruins the quality of life of our neighborhoods. It decreases home values and shows a breakdown in the rule of law,” he said. “As a former civic advocate, one of my biggest crusades was combating graffiti, and I still plan on combating it as a town councilman.” County Legislator Thomas McKevitt, who represents the 13th District, said acts of vandalism would “not be tolerated” in Nassau. “This specific act is particularly abhorrent, inflammatory and dangerous to those who are sworn to protect the public,” he said. “The responsible party or parties must be held accountable.” Detectives ask that anyone with infor-

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A north Bellmore School District employee discovered this series of red graffiti tags on a district-owned garage.

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The high school athletic fields across New York state will remain quiet at least until the third week of September. The Officers of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association voted July 16 to delay the official start date of the 2020 fall sports season, cancel the fall Regional and State Championships and prepare to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if high school sports remain prohibited throughout this year due to Covid-19. This decision came at the recommendation of the NYSPHSAA COVID19 Task Force when it convened as a working group for the third time this morning. “As the state considers reopening, it is unrealistic to believe athletic seasons can start on Aug. 24 as originally scheduled,” said Paul Harrica, NYSPHSAA president. “The priority will continue to be on the educational process and a return to learning in the safest way possible.” The NYSPHSAA Officers’ decision includes delaying fall sports practice start date until Monday, Sept. 21, waiving the seven-day practice rule, maintaining current practice requirements, and encouraging geographic scheduling for games. Schools would have the option, if permitted by state officials, to offer off-season conditioning workouts. “We recognize this is challenging for everyone, but the decisions made at the State level are based upon data and statewide infection rates all in an effort to stop the spread of Covid and reopen responsibly,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA’s executive director. “At this time, Department of Health guidance presented on July 13 prohibits interscholastic athletics across the state. The association will continue to follow state guidance and will work collectively with state officials to ensure high school athletics will start up responsibly in the future. “As an association, we must be willing to be flexible and continue to explore all options with students’ safety as our main focus,” Zayas added. If football practice begins Sept. 21, Nassau County will maintain its full 2020 regular-season schedule with a start date of Saturday, Oct. 3, said Section 8 football coordinator Matt McLees. The original start date was Thursday, Sept. 17. “I’m actually happy for the delay,” McLees said. “I thought the news would have been worse. I don’t think we are out of the woods yet though for the fall. But for now, we have hope.” McLees said the Nassau football season would conclude with county

championship games Dec. 5 and 6, pending Section 8 approval. The number of playoff teams in each of Nassau’s four conferences has been cut in half, from eight to four, and there will not be Long Island championships. Other fall sports, such as soccer, volleyball, field hockey, girls tennis, girls swimming and cross country, require only six days of practice compared to football’s 10 prior to competition and could face opponents as early as Sept. 28. “We’re all trying to pull in the same direction,” Section 8 boys’ soccer coordinator Al Freeman said. “In these circumstances, the first thing is to make sure the kids get their education. In terms of the soccer season, we’ll await guidance from BOCES and then create a schedule and alignment.” With regional differences, schools and areas will be impacted differently by the Covid-19 crisis. At the discretion of the NYSPHSAA Officers and authorization from state officials, if the fall sports season is interrupted or impacted by Covid-19 crisis (for example,, state official guidance, school closings or cancelation of high-risk sports), then a condensed seasons plan will be implemented. The condensed season plan would call for three 10-week campaigns, with winter sports (basketball, bowling, gymnastics, ice hockey, indoor track & field, swimming (boys), skiing, and tentatively wrestling and competitive cheer going Jan. 4 to March 13, fall sports (football, cross country, field hockey, soccer, swimming (girls) and volleyball going March 1 to May 8, and spring sports (baseball, softball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, and outdoor track & field taking place April 5 to June 12. Because of the high-risk nature of wrestling and competitive cheer, they may be moved to later dates in the condensed model. “It’s my goal to preserve every sports season for every student athlete,” said Zayas, who noted 198,000 students take part in fall sports alone statewide. “What we are trying to do is develop solutions to benefit studentathletes and to provide them with an opportunity to participate,” he added. “We need to be flexible, and we need to be open to exploring all ideas and all options.” The NYSPHSAA Officers have the ability to adjust seasons with the authority granted within the NYSPHSAA Constitution which states: “Article IV, 2: A committee of officers in consultation with the staff shall have the authority to act on all matters not provided for in this constitution and bylaws, and on such emergency business as may arise between regular meetings of the Executive Committee.”

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RAndy shotlAnd, second from left, a past president of the chamber, spent the last three years working to get the structure built near the firefighters’ memorial at Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, which marks the beginning of downtown Merrick. sponsor the project — the names of those are displayed on specially made placards located on the façade of the sign (see box). The screen’s LED lights were designed with enough pixels as to not create a glare, Shotland added, making the display visible to drivers at every corner of the nearby intersection. “We’re trying to keep downtown alive, and we need everybody to help us by shopping local,” he said. “This sign says to the people that live here, ‘thank you for shop-

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As rain befell the Merricks early Friday morning, it was hard to discern much of anything between the gray skies and torrential downpours. But at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway, a new structure illuminated the nearby firefighters’ memorial, displaying positive messages and business advertisements on a state-of-the-art screen. On July 17, the Merrick Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil its latest project: a bricklaid, LED-lit community message board. The concept was a long held dream of past chamber president Randy Shotland, who now sits on the board of directors, to advertise local businesses with a 21st-century approach. “For people who go by on Sunrise Highway and Merrick Avenue, it’s a way for them to see what we are and who we are,” Shotland said. “It was not something that people were on board with initially — some had said it would be an eyesore — but it’s the exact opposite. We get phone calls now about how beautiful it is.” The $35,000 structure, which was installed on May 26, replaced the chamber’s plain, wooden sign that once stood in the same spot. Over the past several years, Shotland worked to find a masonry company to construct the sign, and identified local businesses and organizations to

Aziz said. Appearing on the screen in between business advertisings, for example, are graphics that encourage passersby to wear a mask, social distance, thank health care workers and shop local. It also displays the time, date and three-day weather forecast on a loop. Advertisers pay $60 a month to publicize their business, but must be members of the Merrick Chamber of Commerce to do so. “We want to make the town inviting, so any income this generates will go back to beautifying the community,” Aziz said. As supporting small businesses has become even more crucial amid the coronavirus pandemic, both Shotland and Aziz said the new sign could help highlight struggling merchants to a wide range of consumers. Since the structure located near Merrick’s Long Island Rail Road Station, it could attract residents who live outside the hamlet, Shotland said. “The small shopkeepers are the ones who are the backbone of this country,” he added, “and even if we get 100 people to realize our merchants, it’s important.” “Even if you have to do it online, keep your sales tax dollars here and try to patronize these businesses,” Aziz said. The chamber’s new LED sign can be spotted near the firefighters’ memorial at the corner of Merrick Avenue and Sunrise Highway.

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Hempstead Town’s Lacrosse Academy returns The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is welcoming back campers for summer workout sessions with social-distancing guidelines in place. The academy, which will train athletes at both Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square, is providing socially distant lacrosse instruction from July 13 to Aug. 6 for Town of Hempstead residents ages 7-15. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has long been a source of summer fun for so many of our township’s young athletes,” noted Supervisor Donld Clavin. “We are looking forward to once again welcoming back campers to this renowned athletic training camp. In order to remain in compliance with New York state social-distancing guidelines governing organized sporting activities, the academy is limiting person-toperson contact by offering 1-on-1 instruction and small group training sessions consisting of 2-5 campers. Additional public hygiene measures have also been adopted such as the increased cleaning of parks facilities. Members of the Hempstead Town Council joined with Clavin in celebrating the reopening of the academy. “I’m glad that Hempstead Town residents will once again be able to participate in the excellent athletic training offered through the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy, and I wish all the young athletes well as camp gets underway in a socially distant environment,” Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby said. Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square are the host sites. One hour of instruction is $38.50, with a three-session discounted rate available at $99. Group sessions of two to five players are also available at $27.50 per hour, per child. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has an excellent reputation across the township for developing the next generation of athletes, and I’m ecstatic that young Hempstead towners will have the opportunity to participate in this reimagined athletic program,” commented Councilman Bruce Blakeman. “Lacrosse is an intrinsic part of the sporting culture here on Long Island,” added Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, with Hempstead Town athletes historically excelling at the game and representing this township well. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is another opportunity for these young athletes to hone their skills while limiting person-to-person contact and maintaining social distance.” Appointments must be made in advance by calling

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SuperviSor Don Clavin, right, visited Seamans Neck Park during opening week of TOH’s Lacrosse Academy. the academy office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at (516) 783-3208. Payments must be in the form of a check, made payable to: Town of Hempstead. Send payment only after you have scheduled your child’s session date(s). Mail payment to: TOHLA 1-on-1 Instruction, Parks and Rec., 200 N Franklin St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550. Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr. said, “I’m proud to live in a community with such a deep tradition of lacrosse, with generations of Long Islanders playing the game and passing down their love of the sport to younger generations. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a great place for athletes to improve their skills and keep fit as our region emerges from the COVID-19 lockdowns.” “Lacrosse is a great sport, and I encourage all younger residents who qualify for the academy to participate. It’s a great way for youth athletes to improve their skills in a socially distant environment,” said Councilman Thomas Muscarella. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy reopen-

ing is a huge step forward as our township continues to work toward a return to normalcy. The resumption of athletic competitions with social distancing protocols instituted will be a great benefit for our community’s young athletes,” commented Councilman Christopher Carini. For all payment matters, contact Victor Sparaccio at (516) 292-9000, ext. 7245 or via e-mail: vsparaccio@tohmail.org. For all other matters, including safety inquiries, contact the academy office at (516) 783-3208. “As we continue to adapt to the realities of social distancing, welcoming back athletes to the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a major step in the right direction towards our return to normalcy here in America’s largest township,” Clavin said. “Athletes, coaches and municipal staff can work together to maintain social distancing and provide camp attendees the opportunity to improve their skills over the summer season.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

Hofstra suspends fall sports until spring Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics is suspending intercollegiate athletics competition for the fall sports due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the university’s mission to care for the health, safety, and welfare of its student-athletes, coaches, and staff. “We understand today’s announcement is difficult for our Hofstra community and particularly our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. “The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a multitude of incredible challenges to our athletics program. Each and every decision made during this time has been made with student-athlete, coach, and staff welfare, safety, and health at the forefront. While our fall sports teams will not be competing, we will continue to plan for the return of our

athletic teams to their respective fields of play. Under the guidelines of CDC, local, state, and Hofstra University, we will pursue a safe return to sports when the situation dictates.” Although Hofstra teams will not compete during the fall season, practice and strength and conditioning opportunities will be allowed if health and safety guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nassau County, New York state and Hofstra University are followed. The Hofstra Department of Athletics continues to work on a return to play strategy and one that will provide our athletic

programs with a safe environment in which to practice, prepare, and compete. Hofstra plans to proceed with winter and spring sports competitions as scheduled, as well as the scheduling of fall sports during the spring semester. The university will continue its dialogue with Colonial Athletic Association leadership and its fellow member institutions to ensure that all available information is considered for any future decisions. The Colonial Athletic Association released the following statement regarding soccer, volleyball, field hockey and cross country: “The institutions of the

Colonial Athletic Association recognize that we compete in aconference made up of 10 distinctive institutions that are located in eight states. As one Conference, we share a commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes, campuses, and communities. As we each navigate this pandemic, we recognize that each of our 10 members must rely on local and state guidance, as well as medical expertise that may result in different decisions and different timelines for each institution. Therefore, we support each other and the unique circumstances of each of our campuses and communities to make decisions that are best for them. We do so as 10 institutions aligned as one conference.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

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MSSN workers share Covid-19 stories

Fran StevenS, oF Merrick, an assistant nurse manager in the hospital’s emergency department, was one of about a dozen frontline workers who shared their experiences in the video series.

By Briana BonFiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

The nurses and staff at Mount Sinai South Nassau “never wanted to be heroes,” said Fran Stevens, of Merrick, an assistant nurse manager in the emergency department. In her 35 years working at the Oceanside hospital, Stevens had also never seen such a “ruthless” virus until Covid-19 hit in March. The jobs of doctors and caretakers became more dangerous as they were exposed to coronavirus patients being admitted at high rates. “In the E.R., we’re on the front line of the pandemic,” Stevens said. “The majority of people coming into the E.R. did have it, and they were sicker than anything we’ve ever seen before.” Stevens was one of about a dozen MSSN workers to share their stories for the hospital’s “Behind the Mask” campaign, a mini-documentary and series of videos highlighting people’s lives on the front line during the pandemic. The hospital’s external affairs staff partnered with videographer David Handschuh to interview workers inside the triage tent, which was set up in March to accommodate overflow, around the height of the crisis. The peak at MSSN came on April 13, when there were 383 coronavirus patients being treated there. The idea for “Behind the Mask” came about when Dr. Adhi Sharma, chief medical officer and executive vice president for clinical and professional affairs, suggested documenting an oral history of the unprecedented challenges the hospital was facing. From there, MSSN partnered with Altice and 16 sponsors to get the video clips on the air. They are now playing on News 12 and 20 other major stations and networks, as well as the hospi- during the pandemic.” tal’s social media channels. Stevens said she was honored to partic“A lot of them just talked very openly,” ipate in the “Behind the Mask” series. said Dana Sanneman, executive director She thought it was important for people of public affairs, who conducted the inter- to recognize Covid-19’s devastating views, “and shared stories about what it impact. “If you’re not in the middle of it was like coming to work, and experiencing how ruthleaving work and going less this disease is, it’s invishome to family.” ible to you,” she said. “This This resulted in eight is the worst disease I’ve ever hours of footage, which seen. It does not discrimiSanneman cut down to nate. It’s not just old people. about an hour and a half for It’s young people.” production company Spot At one point, Stevens On to create 30-second piecrecalled six patients dying es and a four-minute video. in two hours. Calling the With 16 businesses sponsorfamilies of the deceased, Fran StevenS ing the final product, the who could not be present for hospital was able to raise Nurse, Mount Sinai t h e i r l ove d o n e s ’ l a s t nearly $200,000. The videos South Nassau moments of life, was among also have a call to action at the most difficult parts of the end, asking viewers to the crisis. donate. T he hospital’s “It’s a heartbreaking time,” Stevens expenses increased during the pandemic, said. The staff “had a lot of loss. We cried and its usual annual fundraisers, such as together, talked to each other; we weren’t Soiree Under the Stars, have been can- alone. You come back the next day, and celed. you get through it.” “We’re very grateful to our supporters At the same time coronavirus cases and sponsors who came forward and and deaths rose at alarming rates, so did wanted to both support the hospital,” said the support felt inside the hospital. SteJoe Calderone, the hospital’s vice presi- vens felt comforted by the food donations, dent of corporate communications, “and cards, drive-by parades and other shows thought it was important to get [front-line of support — “the community had our workers’] stories out and give them some back,” she said. well-deserved recognition for their efforts Times of reprieve also came when a

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nydia White, an assistant nurse manager in critical care at Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside, left, and Katie DeMelis, a nurse educator in critical care, shared their stories in the mini-documentary “Behind the Mask.” coronavirus patient was discharged and the song “Here Comes the Sun” played throughout the hospital, or when a patient came off a ventilator and the hospital played the song “Breathe.” “When we heard those songs, it made a big difference,” Stevens said. “We knew

something positive was coming out of this. We were seeing people go home.” To hear the stories of other front-line workers, visit Mount Sinai South Nassau’s YouTube page or visit southnassau. org.

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After she was recruited to serve on North Merrick School District’s re-entry task force, which formed six weeks ago to develop potential school-reopening plans for September, Board of Education President Megan Ryan decided to use the many hats she wears to improve the health and safety of students and staff if schools reopen. She contacted her colleague Dr. Bobby Kalotee, the chairman of Friends for Good Health, a Hicksville-based organization, after she heard they had donated STAT temperature-screening kiosks to Nassau University Medical Center, where Kalotee serves as on the board. Ryan serves as general counsel for both organizations. “I said, ‘we could use a few in North Merrick,’ and he didn’t hesitate,” she said of Kalottee. “He brought it to his board that day, and they passed a resolution that night.” Thanks to the partnership, Friends for Good Health donated four kiosks to the district, which were unveiled to officials during a presentation at Harold D. Fayette School last Friday. There, Neeraj Sharma, a representative from STAT, explained how the tech works. “This device is strictly a safety measure for the new normal,” he said. “In today’s time, wherever we go, we want to make sure we all are safe, and this device is one step forward towards that.” The touchless machines use thermal infrared sensors and face recognition technology to perform efficient, accurate temperature readings instantly. The system does not require direct contact from either the user or the supervisor, aligning with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain social distancing.

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To get scanned, the user stands a few feet in front of the screen, which will then display his or her temperature reading. A color threshold at the bottom will then display if the user passed (green) or failed (red) the temperature check. The threshold will also display red if the user is not wearing a mask. Each kiosk comes with a built-in four-gigabyte memory and an encrypted database that can be enabled to store data or notify school officials of abnormal temperature readings via email or text message. Superintendent Dr. Cynthia Seniuk said one kiosk would be placed within the security vestibules of each elementary school, with

CAmp Avenue sChool Principal Dr. Hillary Bromberg, far left, tested out one of the kiosks as Suzanne Winkel, president of the North Merrick Faculty Association, and Fayette Principal Howard Merims looked on.

the fourth relegated to the district’s administrative office. “If there is a discrepancy in a person’s temperature or if they’re not wearing a mask, we can stop them prior to entering the building,” Seniuk said, “that way we can provide more health safety for the children and staff.” If the district moves to reopen in the fall, Seniuk said it would consider employing the database to assist with contact tracing. “You can’t educate children unless they feel safe and you provide a healthy environment,” she added, “and the Friends for Good Health is catapulting us to be able to do that.”

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Residents will be able to travel back in time or rock their socks off at a series of drive-in movie nights and concert engagements this summer, hosted by the Town of Hempstead. Town officials announced the schedules earlier this month, which kicked off with a concert by 70s cover band 45RPM at Point Lookout Park on July 6 and a free showing of “Dirty Dancing” at West Hempstead’s Echo Park on July 7. “Our township remains committed to keeping residents safe and healthy as we begin reopening our community, and this drive-in format will allow us to achieve that goal while also providing a great program for our residents,” said Town Supervisor Donald Clavin. All concerts will be held at Point Lookout Town Park starting at 8 p.m. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as town employees will be taking extra precautions to keep everyone safe. The schedule of concerts is as follows:

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Residents will be able to travel back in time or rock their socks off at a series of drive-in movie nights and concert engagements this summer, hosted by the Town of Hempstead.

■ Friday, July 24 — “That’s Amore” with Jenna Esposito will play Italian favorites ■ Saturday, July 25 — “Ladies of Motown” will take the stage ■ Monday, July 27 — “Badlands” plays the music of Bruce Springsteen ■ Wednesday, July 29 — “Desert Highway” plays the music of the Eagles

Movies will begin at sunset, and guests are urged to arrive early. The schedule of movies is as follows: ■ “Footloose” — Tuesday, July 28, at Oceanside Park (3800 Mahlon Brower Drive, Oceanside) ■ “Grease” — Thursday, July 30, at Niest Field (298-304 Jerusalem Ave., Levittown)

■ Friday, July 31 — “Hour Glass” plays the music of James Taylor

■ “A Dog’s Journey” — Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Newbridge Road Park (2600 Newbridge Road, Bellmore)

■ Saturday, Aug. 1 — “Bad Animals” plays the music of Heart

■ “T.” — Thursday, Aug. 6, at Echo Park (399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead)

■ Monday, Aug. 3 — “Beginnings” plays the music of Chicago

■ “Trolls” — Tuesday, Aug. 11, at Seamans Neck Park (2700 S. Seamans Neck Road, Seaford)

■ Wednesday, Aug. 5 — Jerome “City” Smith plays the music of Motown ■ Friday, Aug. 7 — “Strange Magic” plays the music of Electric Light Orchestra ■ Saturday, Aug. 8 — “Back in Time” plays the music of Huey Lewis and the News

■ “Frozen 2” — Thursday, Aug. 13, at Camp ANCHOR (630 Lido Blvd., Lido Beach) ■ “Aladdin” (2019) — Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Western Beef (322 Nassau Blvd., Roosevelt)

■ Monday, Aug. 10 — Johnny Maestro Tribute Band

■ “The Secret Life of Pets 2” — Thursday, Aug. 20, at Echo Park (399 Nassau Blvd., West Hempstead)

■ Wednesday, Aug. 12 — REO Speedwagon/Survivor Tribute Band

■ “Onward” — Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Baldwin Park (3232 S. Grand Ave., Baldwin)

■ Friday, Aug. 14 — Rishard Lampese plays the music of the Rat Pack

■ “How to Train Your Dragon 3” — Thursday, Aug. 27, at Rath Park (849 Fenworth Blvd., Franklin Square)

■ Saturday, Aug. 15 — “Wonderous Stories” plays eclectic rock music ■ Monday, Aug. 17 — “Endless Summer” plays the music of the Beach Boys ■ Wednesday, Aug. 19 — “The Devotions” will rock Point Lookout Beach ■ Friday, Aug. 21 — “Shining Star” will play the music of Earth, Wind and Fire ■ Saturday, Aug. 22 — “Songs in the Attic” will play the music of Billy Joel

All concerts and movies are open to town residents on a first-come, firstserved basis. Guests must remain in their vehicles and follow all town safety guidelines. Instructions will be provided upon arrival on how to tune your radio station to hear the concert or movie audio inside your vehicle. Provided by the Town of Hempstead; compiled by Alyssa Seidman

Public Notices

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 1st of July, 2020, bearing Index Number 605701-20, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Noah Joseph Diamond. The city and state of my present address are Merrick, NY; my date of birth is 10/30/1998; the place of my birth is Mineola, NY; my present name is Rachel Beth Bernstein. 122430 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Thursday, July 30, 2020 at which time the following Contract will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable: C # 5 5 - 2 0 2 0 *Valuation Services And Feasibility Study Related To The Potential Acquisition Of The Water Systems Of New York American Water Company, Inc. Within The Town Of Hempstead. *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the

lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122426

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Friday, August 7, 2020 at which time the following Contract will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable: C#57-2020 *Design, Construction & Installation Of Bulkheads Throughout The Town Of Hempstead *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the

Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122425

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Monday, August 31, 2020 at which time the following Contract will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable: C#56-2020 *The Privatization Of Animal Sheltering Services *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M.

Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122424

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HEWLETT HARBOR 236 Richards Lane, BA, 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary Home on an Acre Of Resortlike Prop with IG Pool. Open Floor Plan. Full Fin Bsmt. Main Flr Master. SD14...$1,699,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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have never been so happy for a school year to come to a close. It seemed like every second of remote learning played out like a vicious game of tug-of-war: My wife and I grasping one side of the rope, and our four kids hanging on tenaciously to the other. As the school year drew closer to an end, so too did our resolve. Commands to “Sit down, pay attention and ask questions” gave way to concessions like, “Sure, you can skip your Google Classroom.” Thankfully, that nightmare is behind us. Or is it? New Jersey and nICk Connecticut BUGLIone recently announced that schools would be open full time in the fall, with new safety measures in place. New York, however, has made no such announcement. Our kids need to be back in school in September, and we need to figure out the safest way to make that happen. A lot of parents and teachers feel the same way I do. NY Parents and Teachers Against Distance Learning has over 20,000 members on Facebook, but I don’t think Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one of them. Cuomo said something in his daily news briefing back in early May that

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aroused my suspicion: The state would be partnering with the Gates Foundation to “reimagine” education. We might have to jettison the old model of schooling, in which students sit face to face with teachers, for a remote-based one, Cuomo said. This is a notion that should deeply concern administrators, teachers, parents and students everywhere, because it’s based on the false supposition that the remote-based instruction that took place from March to June actually worked. Teachers and administrators across the state deserve credit for transitioning to distance learning virtually overnight, despite limited planning, resources and training. While the instruction and activities were great in the interim, I’m highly skeptical of their long-term sustainability. Children learn best when they’re in close contact with their teachers and peers. This is an immutable truth that can’t be undone by Bill Gates’s brilliance in technology and innovation. From my standpoint — as a teacher, tutor and parent — what transpired during the last three months of this school year did not constitute true learning. Some teachers took a passive approach, choosing to post assignments online, along with video lessons to guide students in their work. But it is hard for even the smartest

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students to learn by watching a video, particularly in subjects that often require steps to be taught, retaught and broken down, such as math. In this model, students can’t pause to ask their instructor for clarification. Other teachers opted to offer weekly or even daily live instruction via platforms such as Google Classroom or Zoom. While I must acknowledge that muting students is a power all teachers have longed for, these applications aren’t reliable vehicles for the delivery of instruction. For starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space. And the younger the students, the harder it is to keep them on task. There are myriad distractions at home at any given moment. For the most needy students, their homes will never offer adequate work space. Some may live in an apartment with several other family members. Younger students have been disproportionately affected by the failures of remote learning. The burden of teaching lower elementary school students to read and write shifted from the teachers to the parents during the shutdown. While we struggled to help all our children, working with my firstgrader was an absolute nightmare, even though my wife and I are both educators.

or starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space.

Then there are the social concerns that arise from remote learning. Attending school is an essential component of socialization. Kids learn how to work in groups, share and resolve conflicts peacefully. They participate in sports and extracurricular activities. Although we rarely consider this, they also catch colds, recover and build immunities. None of this happens in a virtual world. Many parents will presumably return to work in the fall. Who will watch their children when they do? And what about the children currently suffering from abuse at home? Teachers are often the first ones to recognize signs of abuse and report them. A school social worker in a high-needs school told me that before schools closed, she reported 25 instances of suspected abuse. During the shutdown, she reported none. Are we to believe children were no longer being abused, or was it just impossible to detect it via phone calls and video conferences? In the face of all these questions, it’s unfathomable that Cuomo would blithely state that a virus has essentially undone our centuries-old practice of face-to-face schooling. We should all be wary when a leader proposes a paradigm-shifting change during a crisis. Our children have to go back to school. They stand to lose too much if they don’t. Nick Buglione, who lives in East Meadow, is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.

A letter of contention, and then civil discourse

met Joan online last week when she sent me a letter reacting to my July 9-15 column, “We’re all in the room where it happened.” We exchanged notes, and I realized we were doing what educated, respectful people do when they disagree: We talked. This is our gently edited backand-forth. Joan: First off, I want to let you know how much I’ve always loved reading your column. Your take on life and the way RandI you incorporate humor into it kReIss remind me of Erma Bombeck . . . However, not any more. I can’t even get through one column without you mentioning your political hatred of President Trump. I get freedom of speech, but not when it’s so one-sided. If you want to be political, either run for office or represent both sides. . . . Like it or not, Trump is our president. Do you really see Joe Biden running the country? He doesn’t even know his name. Something is definitely going on there.

Please go back to writing the way you always did. God knows this world needs compassion and humor now more than ever, not hatred. Thanks for letting me vent. Randi: Joan, I really appreciate your taking the time to write, and I’m happy to know you enjoy some of my columns. I’d like to point out that I write an opinion column — my opinion. You may disagree, but I have no obligation to give what you refer to as “both” sides. That’s for reporters. I’m a columnist, and I offer my own thoughts on the political scene. I find it a bit sexist that you’re perfectly comfortable with my family pieces that remind you of Erma Bombeck, but don’t want me to be “political.” I can be political, serious as a heart attack and also funny. Depends on what life is throwing my way that week. Please keep reading, and let’s keep talking.

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regarding your finding my reaction a bit sexist. Maybe “motherly” would be a better way to describe it. Thinking about it, I guess I need an escape from all the political hatred and BS going on in the world, and your column used to provide me with that. The older I get (I’ll be 66 next month), I’m just tired of all negativity, whether it be political or not. It seems to be everywhere these days. That being said, I do recognize your opinion, and we can, as adults, just agree to disagree.

realized we were doing what respectful people do when they disagree: We talked.

Joan: Hi Randi, thanks for answering my email. I never looked at your column as an “opinion” column, which does make me view it differently now. I was a little puzzled

Randi: Joan, I’d love to know more about you. . . . Do you often write letters to the editor? What is your life like during the pandemic? What brings you joy during these difficult days? Joan: What a nice thing it is to want to know more about someone; thanks for that. I’ve only written a letter to the editor one other time in my life. That was to a columnist who had just lost his dad, and wrote an article that touched my heart to the core. I had lost my dad as well, and the parallels between the two fathers were amazing, so much so that I felt compelled to write him. My life during Covid-19 hasn’t been as awful as most people’s. I’m still able to

work; my office was quarantined, so I’m basically by myself. I have four sons and 14 grandchildren, so there’s always something to do or someplace to be, so, honestly, I kinda welcomed the opportunity to do nothing on my weekends. I did miss my hairstylist, however, and I loved your column about hair color and going braless! I totally related! The joy I get these days I would have to say comes from my grandchildren. Randi: I have an idea: I’d like to use our notes back and forth as a column that shows how people with different political views can find common ground. I could do it including your name or without your name. What do you think? Is there anything you’d like to add to the discussion? Joan: I was pleasantly surprised by your idea. I’d agree to anything if I thought it could make people less angry and negative. Of course, I wouldn’t want to get into a political smack-down of any kind with you. Deal? Randi: My intention is to hold up our exchange as an example of mutual civility. Joan: OK, just use Joan if that’s OK. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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n the past five months, Congress has responded to the coronavirus public health crisis with several emergency relief measures, including the stimulus checks sent to individuals and households, payroll protections to small businesses, expanded unemployment benefits, fee waivers for borrowing against 401(k) plans and more. Now, Congress will have the opportunity to pass a relief measure that protects your access to trustworthy local news, helps grow local businesses through ads placed in local news media — and rewards you for subscribing to a newspaper like the Herald. The Local Journalism Sustainability Act, introduced on July 16, is a bipartisan bill cosponsored by U.S. Representatives Ann Kirkpatrick, a Democrat from Arizona, and Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington state. In brief, the legislation provides for tax credits for subscribing to local newspapers, payroll credits for paying journalists who provide local news, and credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. The act is a response to the insidious way in which the pandemic has deeply damaged American communities in a malevolent cycle. It forced the shuttering of many local businesses that stopped advertising in their local papers. Newspapers, which have seen their revenues plummet, responded by laying off the people who bring the news or reducing the number of days on which they publish. That threatens the access to vital news for people in the community who themselves may be out of work temporarily or perma-

letters She’ll wear a mask for Randi To the Editor: Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed Randi Kreiss’s column last week, “Unspoken conspiracy to sacrifice elders.” Thanks, Randi, for writing it. I will wear a mask for you! And for my mom, who turned 77 on Monday. We haven’t let her hug her seven grandchildren since March. But she managed to skirt this terrible disease as a result. We will remain steadfast! KELLY LENNoN Glen Head

Be careful about labeling To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide” (July 9-15): I find it very easy for many to use racism as the new favorite word of our time. What other words

nently and can no longer afford newspaper subscriptions. Here’s how the Local Journalism Sustainability Act would help everyone caught in this vicious circle: ■ Credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees would be eligible for a five-year, non-refundable tax credit to spend on advertising in local newspapers or on local radio or television stations. The credit, up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,500 in each of the next four years, would cover 80 percent of advertising costs in the first year and 50 percent annually thereafter. This provision would helps local businesses as well as local media companies. ■ Credit for local newspaper subscriptions. The act would provide for a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $250 per year to help cover the costs of subscriptions to local newspapers, in print or digital form, that primarily produce content related to news and current events. The credit would cover 80 percent of subscription costs in the first year and 50 percent thereafter, and help consumers while incentivizing support of local news organizations. ■ Payroll credit for journalists. This fiveyear refundable tax credit could be used by local newspapers to compensate its journalists up to $50,000 a year. The credit would cover 50 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in the first year, and 30 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in each of the subsequent four years. This provision would go a long way toward ensuring

that communities keep their local news coverage. This simple yet comprehensive legislation would help the three keys to trustworthy, fair and accurate local journalism: local residents, business owners and journalists. It would not be bailout or handout to any of these elements of a thriving community — rather, an urgently needed assist with a strictly limited time frame responding to an unprecedented public health and economic crisis. Please contact the office of your local U.S. representative — Rep. Peter King, Rep. Gregory Meeks, Rep. Kathleen Rice or Rep. Tom Suozzi — to ask him or her to support your local businesses, your local news media and your access to the trustworthy local news that only your community newspaper provides by cosponsoring the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. To see how to contact these legislators by email, phone or mail, go to https:// www.usa.gov/elected-officials. You’ll be taking another important step toward helping your community and its small businesses, including the local newspaper, emerge healthy from this crisis. Dean Ridings CEO, America’s Newspapers On behalf of its roughly 1,500 newspaper and associate member companies, America’s Newspapers is committed to explaining, defending and advancing the vital role of newspapers in democracy and civil life. It emphasizes educating the public on all the ways newspapers contribute to community. Learn more at www.newspapers.org.

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n the U.S. and in Europe, monuments, memorials and historic names are being removed from public places because of their associations with colonial expansion, racial bigotry and discriminatory public policy. In this country, initiatives are under way to redesignate military bases that honor Confederate generals, rename buildings that celebrate those with racist attitudes and actions, and remove statues of elected officials who not only enslaved people but fought to keep them as slaves. Princeton University is removing roBert a. President WoodsCott row Wilson’s name because of his racist views and policies. There are those who want the statue of President Theodore Roosevelt removed from in front of the American Museum of Natural History because it features two smaller figures on either side of him representing colonial expansion and racial discrimination. Others advocate the removal of Christopher Columbus statues because of the harm he did to others. Monuments and memorials are expres-

sions of a nation’s, a region’s or an institution’s values. They are erected or named to commemorate people who are seen as exemplifying those values. They are a form of mythmaking and political posturing to honor the past. In some cases, such as the naming of military bases for those who fought against the Union in order to preserve the system of slavery, even to the point of death, they were an attempt to heal the wounds of war and defeat. They were also a mistake. History is an essential subject, but it is given too little attention in schools and colleges. History is an examination of memory in all its forms in order to study what came before, whether in politics, norms of behavior, or science and technology. History is necessary to understand art and social policy as well as law and philosophy, because history is the study of context as well as text. What should we do with the monuments that celebrate those who fought to preserve the slave system, an essential element in the development of American capitalism? Are preservation as is or removal of historical statues and memorials our only options? To hide these monuments will not

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iding these monuments will not erase the trauma of racism that Black Americans face.

Letters could be used? Because of the question posed in the headline, Brinton has already set the reader in a certain direction. We are judging much of our history by the thoughts and rules of the present time. What we need is to learn from the past, take the good and work on the negative. Why not write a different type of column, uplifting and inspiring instead of negative about our history? The statue of Roosevelt outside the American Museum of Natural History was built in a different time with different thoughts, and we of this generation don’t know what those thoughts and ideas were. When we assume, we might have ideas that are incorrect for the time we’re speaking about. History should be a learning tool to move forward, and labeling never helps us move forward. BARBARA KING Locust Valley

Has Brinton decided Roosevelt was a racist? To the Editor: I read with interest Scott Brinton’s July 9-15 column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide.” First, I would ask Brinton to name even a single person,

erase the stress and trauma of racism that Black Americans face every day. To bury them will not deep-six the memories of segregation, slavery and Jim Crow that have resulted in great disparities in health, wealth and opportunities for Black Americans. The statues and monuments should be put in museums or stored and represented in books for teaching the truth about our country, its trials as well as its triumphs. They can be used to teach about evolution in law, morality and ethics — and what equality means. In each case, it can be explained that there was vigorous opposition to slavery; not everyone condoned it, even if popular figures benefited from it. During George Washington’s first year in office as president, the Society of Friends — the Quakers, previously led by abolitionist Benjamin Franklin — petitioned the U.S. government to ban slavery, an initiative they had started in 1696. One hundred six years before Woodrow Wilson segregated the federal workforce, Britain had passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. There were slave rebellions and acts of civil disobedience that belied the notion of the “happy slave.” There was also an

politician or otherwise, who is correct and proper in their thinking all the time, and for all ages. Surprisingly, Brinton ignored the changing perspectives of different times in history, just as do those who today attempt to rewrite history by tearing down statues, or by destroying irreplaceable antique artifacts, as has occurred in the Middle East, in an attempt to deny the past. The Roosevelt statue outside the American Museum of Natural History is open to varied interpretation, as Brinton acknowledges when he writes that he had not previously noticed what he now believes is its racist nature. But such assessment is strictly personal and subjective. I, for one, regard Roosevelt on his magnificent steed, leading both the Native American (dare I say “Indian”?) and the Black man at his sides out of backwardness and deprivation into an enlightened and prosperous future. That Roosevelt was a white man seems to nullify any positive interpretation of this image for Brinton. I wonder how Brinton might now interpret the message that the Statue of Liberty conveys. “Liberty Enlightening the World” is obviously a Caucasian female, striding forward with torch in raised hand, lighting the path out of the darkness of deprivation and want for “the wretched refuse” of humanity

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active abolitionist movement and lecture hav yea circuit, with Frederick Douglass, a former slave, a popular speaker and author. rem His 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the vicious Fourth of July,” for the Rochester, N.Y., graspin Ladies Anti-Slavery Society, was one of many that helped dispel the notion that kids ha As the Black people lacked intelligence. The fact that many people, including so too d those elected to high office, benefited from the slave system did not mean there was no active and public opposition to it throughout the land. We need a national reconciliation with the truth if we are to fulfill the ideal “to create a more perfect union,” stated at the founding of our nation. The truth might hurt, but should be cited in honor of the ideals of democracy. These truths are neither unpatriotic nor politically correct. They acknowledge that historical accuracy is a virtue, and that our country was founded on ideals that were virtuous in aspiration if not in action. America was founded by people seek- open fu ing freedom who then proceeded to deny measur freedom to others. We must own up to this made n Our past. The study of history helps us think in terms of time, to understand how soci- Septem eties change. We must know our history safest w parents — and teach it well. do. NY tance L Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of on Fac Adelphi University. Andrew Cuo news b

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throughout the world. Might it not be considered racist that Lady Liberty is depicted as a white person, let alone one having the temerity to assume that it is she alone who has the right, authority and wisdom to lead the wretched masses

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