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Local steps up for L.I.’s Latino community ment positions,” Milgrim said. “People have more faith in the system when they see their own Between her time as a person- — they trust more that justice al injury attorney and her new will prevail.” role as president of the Long Milgrim is the first and only Island Hispanic Bar Association, Hispanic partner at Sullivan and Liza Milgrim supports and advo- Papain, acting as a lifeline for cates for the Island’s Spanish-speaking Hispanic communiclients who are often ty. uneducated and at a By day, Milgrim, severe disadvantage 42, of Merrick, repwhen facing an intriresents clients who cate legal system are mostly Spanishwith a language barspeaking — includrier, she said. ing many who suffer “You build trust major injuries and immediately with are navigating an someone when unfamiliar legal sysyou’re able to speak tem — at the firm in their own lanliza Milgrim S u l l iv a n P a p a i n g u a g e, ” M i l g r i m Block McGrath Cofsaid, “where they finas & Cannavo P.C. in Garden feel like they’re speaking directCity. ly to the attorney and that the She has also volunteered at attorney understands their posiLIHBA for five years, helping tion.” Hispanic law students adjust to a As LIHBA president, Milgrim profession that largely lacks said, she planned to continue the their ethnic representation, she association’s mission to advance said. In both venues, she pro- the status of Hispanics in the vides important community out- community and the legal profesreach for local Latinos. sion. The organization provides “I think people want to see mentorships, networking and their own in a position of power education to law students while and leadership. We need to see hosting food drives and a prom more Hispanic attorneys as partners and judges and in governContinued on page 9

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MaRy MuRphy BROwN, a Merrick School District occupational therapist, gave fourth-grader Marcus Cilibrasi, 9, a push on the platform swing in the OT/PT room in Chatterton Elementary School’s new addition.

Chatterton unveils $5.2M addition, first in decades By alyssa sEidMaN aseidman@liherald.com

Members of the Chatterton Elementary School community joined district administrators and Board of Education trustees on Oct. 6 for an inside look at the building’s first addition in decades. The 5,800-square-foot addition, which voters approved in a December 2016 bond referendum, houses a multipurpose room and classrooms for academic intervention servic-

es, including occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and reading and math programs. Construction of the addition began in 2019. Last Tuesday, school officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the $5.2 million addition in time for the 2020-21 academic year. “This building will be around for a long time, and many children, families and staff will benefit from this new space,” said Dr. Nancy Kaplan, the Board of

Education president. Janet Balkunas, a district physical therapist, said Chatterton did not previously have adequate space for therapy sessions, and at times, faculty had to give up the space when sessions were held in places like the auditorium and another activity took place there. She also said there wasn’t enough room for therapy sessions in certain areas of the building. Now, however, her students have a designatContinued on page 3

Merrick Library seeks a new trustee By ANDREW GARCIA agarcia@liherald.com

The Merrick Library Board of Trustees is seeking a new member to fill a vacant seat. The board hopes to appoint a new trustee to the position, according to President Donna Rosenblum. The appointee would remain in the position until June 2021. In the next election in April 2021, the new trustee has the option to run for a full five-year term. Any resident who lives within the Merrick School District can apply. “Giving back to the community is an extremely rewarding experience,” Rosenblum said. “We do everything to make sure the community’s concerns and needs are met.” A library trustee is responsible for attending monthly meetings, enacting policies and procedures for the building and reviewing and approving financials, including employee holidays, pay raises and “day-to-day” spending, Rosenblum said. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the role of the trustees became even more vital, as they voted on expenditures and new guidelines to ensure the safety of anyone who entered the library. They obtained personal protective equipment for employees and settled on the best policies that follow state mandates. The board of trustees is likely to

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ThE MERRICk LIBRARy board of trustees is seeking a new member to appoint to the board. Applicants must live within the Merrick School District. select the new member during their Nov. 17 meeting, according to Rosenblum. The ideal candidate is “somebody who loves the library and loves to serve the community,” said Merrick Library Director Dan Chuzmir. With trustees overseeing budgetary concerns, they have the “ultimate fiduciary responsibility” to taxpayers, he added.

“I’m a librarian — being president for me is a wonderful thing,” Rosenblum said. “I love the library, and it plays a vital role in the community and the world in general.” Those interested in applying to become a Merrick Library trustee can visit www.merricklibrary.org/board-oftrustees.

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fourth-grader Jordan Lookstein, 9, took a test run on the slide in the OT/PT room.

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sibLings steLLa, 8, and Nicholas Alonso, 10, sat six feet apart in the building’s multipurpose room, which is currently being used as a lunchroom and mask break area.

Administrators unveil new multipurpose space Continued from front page ed space that is large enough for the sessions, she noted. Balkunas shares a classroom with Mary Murphy Brown, a district occupational therapist. The fully furnished space includes brand-new equipment, including a jungle gym, a platform swing and gym mats. “In physical therapy, we work on utilizing different muscles to improve strength, so they can use the jungle gym to . . . gain confidence [climbing], and we use the swing a lot in weight-bearing postures to gain strength in their arms, shoulder girdles and neck muscles,” Balkunas explained. “Every kid has an individual education plan, so it’s just wonderful to have this private room to . . . focus on the goals [of] each specific child.” Brown said children who need occupational therapy usually have trouble with handwriting, fine or visual motor skills and sensory modulation, which is the ability to pay attention to and process sensory information. Because such students are unable to give their full attention, they may seem as though they have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, when, in fact, they do not. But having a larger, more functional space to work in, she said, has helped her students’ progress. “Some of our return students’ faces [lit] up when we came down here,” Balkunas added. The district saw “how important it is for these students who may have some delays to reach their goals.” And now there’s a “beautiful room to do it in,” Brown continued. The addition’s multipurpose room serves as a lunchroom to aid in social distancing and as a mask break area. It will also be used for assemblies, special events, PTA functions and some phys. ed. activities in the future. “We’d like to thank central administration and the Board of Education, who took this vision to fruition,” Chatterton Principal Dana Bermas said. “We’ve gained a tremendous new space at our school . . . which will be so beneficial to our children, our staff and our community for years to come.”

The new addiTion provides space for the school’s academic intervention services, including speech and language programs.

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Bellmore native flexes his pod-given talents By AlyssA seidmAn aseidman@liherald.com

When Darren Paltrowitz explains his beginnings in the entertainment industry, a picture of Cameron Crowe’s cult classic “Almost Famous” comes to mind. At 16, the Bellmore native started writing for Long Island Entertainment, a North Bellmore-based publication founded by John Blenn, the former editor of Good Times magazine, in 1997. Although Paltrowitz, now 38, said it was considered “totally uncool” to be creative at John F. Kennedy High School in the late ’90s, he followed his dreams to tour with his musical heroes and document their journeys, just as Crowe’s protagonist, William Miller, had. “He was incredibly enthusiastic, confident and poised for a young man of his age,” Blenn said. “He was very plugged in to the third wave of Long Island and Queens artists that were coming up, and was very personable with the talent.” Kennedy faculty also praised the writer’s work ethic, he said. When Paltrowitz interviewed rapper Flava Flav in 1998, his 11th-grade English teacher, Todd Andrews, taped the article to the back of the classroom door. And when Paltrowitz’s band booked a gig at the American Legion Hall on Royle Street, his drama teacher, Sean Llewellyn, volunteered to run the sound. Throughout his career, Paltrowitz wrote and worked in the music industry

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dARRen PAltRowitz, Bottom left above, recently interviewed radio host Matt Pinfield and members of Linkin Park for his podcast. — he served as general management for OK Go and They Might Be Giants, consulted up-and-coming artists and helped bands land record deals overseas. Having spoken to countless musicians, actors, athletes, comedians and celebrity chefs for a number of outlets over the years, he built a reputation as a prolific interviewer. And today, as touring and

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concert-going remain on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic, Paltrowitz said he has not let Covid-19 kill his creativity. In the summer of 2018, the “Paltrocast With Darren Paltrowitz” debuted on Apple Podcasts in partnership with V13 Media. Paltrowitz produces the biweekly program from his Long Beach apartment, each episode a reflection of his expansive interests. “It’s high-brow and low-brow,” Paltrowitz said. “I talk to people who make serious art, but on my show they come across as funny, relaxed, warm people. It’s a different sort of interview that’s quick so listeners can delve into other interviews — they use me as a starting point.” Unlike the breadth of A-list celebrities who pump out podcasts for the sake of promoting themselves, Paltrowitz uses his platfor m to grow from his guests. His efforts earned the “Paltrocast” a gold medal recognition at the 2020 W3 Awards in the General Series — Arts & Culture category. “I’ve trained hundreds of writers over the last 40 years — Darren is at the absolute top of that list,” Blenn said.

“He was ahead of the skill-set curve at an early age, and his commitment and love of what he does has shined throughout his entire career.” “I love learning from smart people,” Paltrowitz said. “We talk about workflow and productivity with people you wouldn’t expect, and I often ask them, ‘How do you stay positive and productive?’” The pandemic has worked to Paltrowitz’s advantage, he said. “The problem has gone from ‘Who can I get?’ to ‘Who do I have to say no to?’” he said. “It gave me the opportunity to focus on getting better as an interviewer, put out content every day, gain new followers and try to grow it.” Earlier this year, the podcast evolved into a weekly television show now broadcast on five local stations in the New York area. “Public access wouldn’t have picked me up had it not been for the pandemic,” Paltrowitz said. “I’m weirdly thankful for this strange time in history.” The “Paltrocast” can be streamed on Apple Podcasts.

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Anthony’s Kitchen & Cocktails ‘the talk of the town’ By AlyssA seidmAn aseidman@liherald.com

Anthony Brew’s goal in opening his new restaurant in Bellmore was to give patrons anything but a run-of-the-mill dining experience. “I don’t think food should be something that’s common,” he said. “I think people need to have an experience every time they come.” As the head chef and owner of Anthony’s Kitchen & Cocktails, which opened on Aug. 18, Brew sought to build a small, Italian-American menu created with the simplest ingredients, perfected with the best techniques and inspired by generations of influences. Brew, 34, started working as a dishwasher at a large, family-owned restaurant group when he was 14 — he’s been in the business ever since. He’s worked in kitchens across the North and South Shores, and after losing his restaurant, Anthony’s of Atlantic Beach, to Hurricane Sandy in 2012, he consulted other restaurateurs all over Long Island. Earlier this year, the location of what would eventually become Anthony’s Kitchen & Cocktails “fell into my lap,” Brew said, so he signed the lease for the spot in March. “A week later, the world ended.” During the Covid-19 shutdown, Brew and his crew completed a full interior renovation of the former restaurant, installing brand-new kitchen equipment and designing the space to mirror a cozy, casual setting. The menu reflects Brew’s dedication to create simple yet delicious dishes with the freshest ingredients available. Anthony’s homemade pastas are prepared on premises daily, and the sizeable portions come with affordable price tags. The house pasta — money bags stuffed with a pear and ricotta filling and tossed in a light champagne sauce — is “the talk of the town,” according to Brew. The Sun-

day Pot, which consists of award-winning meatballs stewed in a three-hour sauce, is a crowd favorite, and the Chicken Stack, which features layers of pan-fried cutlets, sliced mozzarella and tomato, has gained considerable fame on Instagram for its sky-high form. Behind the bar, Brew’s craft cocktails offer a twist on the traditional. Anthony’s Mule is shaken up with an Italian fig vodka, Prosecco and ginger beer, and the Bellmore Iced Tea, the restaurant’s flagship beverage, features a peach-mango iced tea mixed with vodka and fresh herbs. Brew also touted the bar’s boutique wine list, which features a handful of bottles that stretch from the norm. To comply with Covid-19 guidelines, Brew built an outdoor patio for patrons to enjoy dinner al fresco. Inside the restaurant, tables are separated by Plexiglas dividers. Although Anthony’s has only been open for less than two months, Brew said he has already established a loyal customer base who have churned out “overwhelming reviews.” “With the circumstances we’re in, I’m very happy,” he added. “All my reviews on Google are fivestar, and we’ve gotten a very big Facebook response from all the moms pages.” Brew is planning to offer on- and offpremise catering in the future, and looks forward to hosting live entertainment to bring “a little more nightlife” to the scene once the pandemic slows. Anthony’s is dedicated in memory of Brew’s late father, John, whose portrait hangs center stage above the bar. “The best times we had were in the restaurant, so I dedicated this place to him,” he said. “The response everyone’s given for what I’m doing here . . . it means a lot to the family.” Anthony’s Kitchen & Cocktails is at 2601 Merrick Road in Bellmore. To make a reservation, call (516) 408-5311 or visit anthonysofbellmore.com.

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Over the past 30 years, the Merrick Chamber of Commerce has supported the Holiday Lights program at a cost of more than $10,000 per year. This program has been completely funded by the Spring and Fall Festivals sponsored by the chamber, and has been expanded several times to include all the areas of Merrick, including Merrick Avenue from Sunrise Highway to Jerusalem Avenue, and Merrick Road from Newbridge Road to Babylon Turnpike. The chamber has also sponsored an annual menorah and tree lighting for many years, to which the community and religious leaders of all faiths are invited to attend. We are extremely proud of our Holiday Lights program. Due to Covid-19, and the hardships placed upon us this year, we are unable to provide the funds necessary to support this program since both festivals were canceled amid the pandemic. We are asking that the Merrick community, as well as local businesses, help us “Keep the Lights On” this year. We are accepting donations via check, which can be mailed to:

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Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

Covid-19 protocols to be implemented at new venue when it opens to the public season, and will house a 17,000-seat arena for the Islanders hockey team, as well as 20,000 seats for concerts. There will also be New York Islanders and state officials 56 suites, private clubs and 2,000 premium gathered at the future home of the UBS seats. Arena last Friday morning to watch as Musical artists, many of whom postconstruction crews placed the highest poned their 2020 tours, will also benefit beam atop the 885-square-foot facility. from a two-way ramp that will accommo“Today is a very, very special day,” date eight trucks, one of which will be able Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling to drive right onto the arena floor, for artsaid at the topping-off ceremony. The ists to easily unload their equipment. They health system — the largest in New York will also be able to stay in a four-season State — has partnered with the Islanders presidential suite, complete with their own and lead developer Oak View greenrooms and offices that Group to provide more comwill be only 15 steps from the munity-based wellness prostadium. grams and ensure people’s “They went out of their safety and well-being while way to make sure we didn’t inside the future live entercut any corners,” Leiweke tainment and sports venue. said of designer Populous at a “This is about hope,” he webinar about the future of said. “This is about the live sports and entertainment future.” on Oct. 8, adding that UBS’ Construction on the nearly bathrooms “are nicer than $2 billion project was delayed most arenas.” Tim leiweke by two months when Gov. Oak View Group officials Andrew Cuomo announced have also spent months lookhis “New York on Pause” order in March, ing into different sanitation technologies but now, Oak View Group CEO Tim Lei- to implement at the new UBS Arena, and weke said, the project is back on track to assembled a task force to discuss health open next fall. He and Islanders co-owner and safety. They will also create new stanJon Ledecky attributed that success to the dards for health and safety at arenas that hard work of the project’s 10,000 union an independent agency would rate them workers. on. “It’s because of each of you that we are “Our job is to ultimately deal with the able to reach this important milestone,” virus,” Leiweke said, noting that he had Ledecky told the workers on-site at the cer- met with Dowling early on in the planning emony, with Leiweke adding that he “can- stage to discuss how they could safely open not believe what a phenomenal job you’ve an arena during a pandemic, and Dowling done.” informed him about the need for air-filtraOfficials broke ground on the site last tion systems. September, and they expect the roof to be The arena will now feature four mastwo-thirds complete by the holiday season. sive air-pumping stations and technology From there, Leiweke said, crews could that disinfects the air. It will also use ultrastart working on the electricity and plumb- violet lights to help disinfect surfaces and ing, and putting up drywall. will feature outdoor spaces, and the grabCrews have already begun installing and-go technology that Amazon uses at its the beams and stanchions for the stadium Amazon Go stores. Oak View Group was seats, and watched as the highest beam, able to get that technology at its UBS signed by officials and union workers, was Arena due to its naming rights agreement put in place on Oct. 9. with Amazon for the Seattle Kraken’s new The facility is expected to open in time stadium. for the National Hockey League’s 2021-22 “We’re working with the gold stan-

Crews plaCed The highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

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dard,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said. “We have to make sure a fan feels 1,000 percent safe when they enter the building.” But the Oak View Group, the Islanders and Northwell Health are also making sure people in the community stay safe. They announced on Oct. 6 that, as part of the partnership, Northwell and the Islanders will create community programs focused on health, nutrition and physical activity. The partnership will also help Northwell expand its outreach efforts, Dowling said, and learn more about the community’s needs. “It will be continuous learning,” Dowling said, with Leiweke adding that officials from the different organizations will learn more about the community’s needs before the first puck drops at the arena in 14 months. A retail village included in the plans for the redevelopment project, however, may open a year later due to coronavirus delays, and the south platform of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road station at the site will open around Nov. 1 of next year with the north platform — serving westbound trains — finished a year later. The station will include 5,500 parking spaces, with 150 reserved for commuter park-

ing. “We will be fine, and we will get through this,” Leiweke said at another panel discussion about the construction project on Oct. 8. “I’m not going to let a temporary virus affect what we’re doing here.” The project is being privately funded, Leiweke said, and is expected to provide a significant boost to the regional economy, at a time when economic activity has slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected to generate roughly $25 billion in economic activity over the term of its lease, and developers have vowed to fill 30 percent of the arena’s permanent jobs with workers who live in the surrounding area. Additionally, 30 percent of contracting dollars for construction was earmarked for state-certified minority- and female-owned businesses, and 6 percent was earmarked for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. “If you don’t think New York is going to return, you are blind to what’s going on around us today,” Leiwekee said at the ceremony on Friday. “To all of those that doubt New York, come visit us at UBS.” For more information about the arena, visit www.UBSArena.com.

Northwell receives $1.4M grant to study gun violence Northwell Health has been awarded $1.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence prevention and establish and implement a first-of-its-kind protocol to universally screen among those at risk of firearm injury. The grant is part of the health system’s “We Ask Everyone About Guns” research study, which aims to shift the paradigm to view gun violence as a public health issue and approach firearm injury risk similarly to other health risk factors that are part of routine care, like smoking, substance use and motor vehicle accidents. We Ask Everyone About Guns will

establish evidence-based screening and intervention strategies within three of its hospitals. Led by Drs. Chethan Sathya, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Sandeep Kapoor, the study will pilot at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a pediatric trauma center on the Queens-Nassau County border that is the accepting facility for adolescent trauma for more than five counties, and Staten Island University Hospital — each of which are in regions with critical need for firearm injury and mortality prevention, and areas with at-risk

youth. Northwell plans to expand We Ask Everyone About Guns across the health system. “Gun violence is a public health issue, and this NIH-funded study is a step in the right direction to finally addressing it as one,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell president and CEO. “Unfortunately, we have been dealing with two pandemics — Covid-19 and gun violence. By screening for firearm safety in our facilities, we can better understand how and why this senseless bloodshed continues to increase at historic rates.”

Northwell received the NIH grant as gun violence continues to rise across the country and remains the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. — nearly 40,000 people dying each year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In August, shootings doubled and murders increased 50 percent in New York City, according to the NYPD, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. Since May, there have been 791 shootings in New York City alone, which was a 140plus percent increase over the same period in 2019.

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Panel guides first-time home buyers By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

When Max and Ashley Kramer decided to buy their first home together before Covid-19 hit, they quickly realized it would be a lot of work. “We went on a whim to look at a few houses before we were prepared at all,” Ashley said. “That was important for us because it made us realize, ‘Ok, we need a team. We can’t do this on our own.’” To begin the process in April, they first called a mortgage broker. Though they lost out on deals for two homes because of the fast-paced market, they landed in a house that they say they are happy with in North Bellmore. The Kramers shared their first-time home-buying experience on the latest in a series of Herald Inside LI webinars produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, discussing different aspects of life in the Covid-19 pandemic. On Oct. 8, the couple was joined by panelists Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker at Douglas Elliman; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc. Moderator Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, first asked the panelists the most important thing a first-time homebuyer should know. The experts’ resounding answer was to find a reliable team, composed of a mortgage broker, a buyer’s real estate agent and an attorney, who will help at every step of the way. “It’s all about communication between everyone,” Wallace said, “and unfortunately, in this market right now, I feel for the buyers out there. They’re trying so hard, and they are qualified; sometimes they just need a little more education about their qualifications.” Ferrero said that step one in the home-buying process is to do what the Kramers did — consult with a mortgage broker, assess finances and answer questions like, “How much am I comfortable spending?” and “How will I show proof of income, credit, savings and assets?” “The most important thing is to plan, to budget and to basically check your credit and speak to somebody that will be pre-approving you,” she explained, “because if you don’t have that pre-approval or you don’t start that process, it’s going to be difficult to know where to go from there.” In the time of Covid-19, securing a pre-approval or pre-commitment based on finances is crucial, the panelists agreed, because many sellers will not allow buyers into the houses without one. The next step for a buyer is to decide where they

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want to live. Consult with a real estate agent who knows the areas well, walk through the neighborhoods and decide what they want and need in a home. “I’m seeing a trend from west to east as people are coming out of apartment living and are wanting more space,” Korman said. “People aren’t necessarily going to be going into the city office five days a week anymore.” While there is high demand for people moving out of apartments and into larger homes on Long Island, there is also low supply of homes on the market. This means the market moves quickly, and everyone needs to be on top of their game when making offers, the panelists said. Max suggested securing a pre-commitment rather than a pre-approval for the mortgage. “Our offer was a little shakier because it was lower, and we didn’t have a commitment to lend so that would have helped us on the terms side,” Max said of the Kramers’ first offer on a house. Once an offer is accepted, Korman explained that time is of the essence — a buyer needs to immediately call to schedule an inspection and close on the deal, especially in today’s hot market. “It’s very stressful for

CloCkwise from the top right, Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Max and Ashley Kramer, first-time home buyers; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker; Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers; Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., spoke on a virtual call about the process of buying a first house.

all,” Wallace said. Max said to expect large closing costs, especially on Long Island. “The down payment you expect,” he said, “the closing costs you don’t, and they’re high — you’re talking $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not going toward the principal of your house.” There are several grants available for first-time homebuyers, either to go toward down payments or renovations, Ferrero said. These include the state’s SONYMA program, homebuyer “dream” programs with certain banks and down payment assistance programs. Wallace encouraged people to visit the Long Island Housing Partnership website, lihp.org, to learn more. “It’s important to educate people and not scare people,” Ferrero said. “Markets change. Never give up because there are programs out there to help you and homes for you. It may not be the right time for you but that time will come.” Emigrant Mortgage Company, Scott Wallace Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Douglas Elliman sponsored the event. Visit liherald.com/insideli to view a recording of this webinar and find more information on upcoming webinars.

RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. Is the incidence of breast cancer higher among Long Island women? Where can women be screened and what is treatment like? The discussion

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Skye Ostreicher, of Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, will moderate the conversation and take questions from viewers. Herald Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, is a weekly webinar

■ Karla Waldron, executive director, Mondays at Racine ■ Dr. Melissa Fana, chief of breast surgery, Northwell Health

series that started in August to address different aspects of life during the Covid-19 crisis. This episode will also touch upon the pandemic’s impact on breast cancer treatment. To register, visit liherald.com/ insideli. To submit your questions in advance, email insideli@liherald.com. To sponsor a webinar or for more information about Herald Inside LI, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive. com or (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.

Attorney aids Latinos through bar association dress drive for underserved highschoolers. Milgrim got involved in the organization after she relocated in 2014 from her firm’s Manhattan office, where she had worked since 2005, to its Garden City office. Working closer to home gave her more time to dive into local community affairs, a passion that was “in my heart,” she said, but could not be pursued between commuting and raising her first child. During the Covid-19 pandemic, LIHBA’s work became even more vital — providing accurate legal information, Milgrim emphasized, to those dealing with legal issues such as immigration and citizenship, criminal matters and evictions. She spearheaded the Legal Information Program, which provides the information for free in English and Spanish via FAQ pages and on its YouTube page. Through the Nassau County Office of Hispanic Affairs, LIHBA was also able to provide free one-hour legal consultations. “Being able to educate our community as to what their rights were and what the law was when these executive orders were in place was tremendous for our community,” Milgrim said. LIHBA also gave $30,000 in scholarships at the height of the pandemic

for law school students. This year, Milgrim spearheaded the New Lawyers Committee, which provides law school graduates with networking and professional development opportunities. She estimated that she puts roughly 20 extra hours of work into the association every week. Her passion to help others, she said, comes from her mother, an Ecuadorian immigrant who came to the United States in 1968. “She always managed to find a way, with a minimum-paying job, to always give back,” Milgrim said. “To this day, when her family, extended family or friends call and they need something, she finds a way to provide. I know the impact that had on me.” Milgrim said she also hopes to pass along the same influence to her two children, ages 6 and 4. “I hope it’s the same impact for my children,” she said, “that they see how important it is that you give back to those less fortunate, or just those that need a helping hand.” People interested in the LIHBA can contact the association at lihbacontact@gmail.com.

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s more of life is centered around home, good design can help you augment and replace natural light, while creating a beautiful, productive, safe haven during the darker, shorter days of fall and winter. “As the home continues to serve as our collective sanctuary during the Covid pandemic, it’s critical to consider how lighting can keep a family thriving during this fall and winter season,” says Michael McCullough, director of PR at Progress Lighting. Fall has arrived, and with it, a new reality. The days are naturally growing shorter and darker. Daylight Saving Time expires November 1, ushering in the long winter nights and colder temperatures. This means more time spent inside working, learning and just plain living in our homes. “The stress of the Covid-19 crisis has emphasized the impact our environment plays on our wellbeing. There’s never been a more important time for interior design,” says Doris Pearlman, founder of Possibilities for Design of Denver.“Our goal is to create spaces that uplift and embrace, providing respite from daily pressures.” Pearlman’s team offers these design suggestions: √ Add lighting above work areas to create functional, operational spaces. √ Complement ambient lighting with pendant lighting around kitchen islands to facilitate collaboration. √ Create inspiration by clustering pendants for a fun, unique centerpiece. √ Hang pendants over nightstands to turn the bedroom into a retreat. Individual switches allow for customized lighting for easy bedtime reading. Jayme and Nolan Fridley, of Fridley Homes, who balance a busy custom home building business with their active family, are observing new trends. “The open-concept floor plan is not as charming when everyone’s working from home,” says Jayme Fridley. “Instead of a ‘great room,’ many families now think that having many areas designated for specific tasks is ‘great’.” Fridley’s strategies include: √ Create specific learning areas for each child. √ Let kids customize spaces, keeping clutter minimized to avoid distractions. √ Encourage concentration with good (if possible natural) lighting.

Design pros suggest homeowners incorporate light layering to maximize light throughout the day. Supplement daylight with overhead lighting from chandeliers, recessed and close-toceiling fixtures. Place task lighting such as pendants or desk lamps over work areas. Use accent lighting like wall sconces to add a soft glow as the day wanes. “Lighting should set the tone for productivity. For some, this might mean bright lighting and multiple sources. Others might prefer a moody vibe. Making it your own is what’s most important...oh, and a good backdrop for Zoom calls sure won’t hurt,” says Julie Wynalda, owner of True Vine Creations. Instagram influencer Heather, of Operation Tudor Revival, who’s DIY-ing her home renovation says, “Office lighting can be both functional and fabulous! I went with an overhead chandelier with a drum shade for an updated look. The shade also helps diffuse light to avoid glare on my computer screen.” Technology can help spaces pull doubleduty. Lifestyle blogger, Lindsey Dalton says, “We put our chandelier on a dimmer so it can be bright while my husband’s working but we can turn it down during dinner to transition the room from workday to relaxing evening.” With smart light fixtures, you can change lighting tone, brightness and color with a device or your voice. Control products from iDevices work with the three most popular voice assistants: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Using the iDevices smart Dimmer Switch and Wall Switch, you can set lights on dynamic schedules and automations based on triggers like your local sunrise or presence at home. Delineating start and stop times to your day through lighting can help optimize productivity and boost your mood. Smart controls can also facilitate distancelearning. “With a voice assistant built inside the Instinct smart light switch, you have your own at-home teaching assistant, helping answer questions and assisting with exercises,” says Andrew Ragali, senior marketing manager for iDevices. “It also allows you to play music or audiobooks using voice commands to keep kids on task.” Above photo: Use modern lighting techniques to create a cozy environment. Well-lit, comfortable spaces can help your household thrive in the months ahead.

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ven those of us who enjoy our jobs have had those days when we just didn’t want to get up and leave the house early in the morning to commute to our office, watch the clock and then suffer that long, tiring commute back home. Little did many of us know we were going to face a time when we didn’t (couldn’t) have to leave our homes to go to work and that the family kitchen table would become our office. The Covid-19 pandemic changed our lifestyles and uprooted our daily schedules. While many people had to show up on location as essential workers, there were also those whose jobs mandated our input from our remote locations. How did this drastic upheaval change business? Both Mike and Len went from working onsite in managerial positions to working from respective home offices. Each one has maintained their scheduled work hours and kept breaks and lunchtimes according to their office schedules. Mike gets dressed in normal business attire as part of his mindset; Len chooses more casual clothing to work in. “My No. 1 trick for being productive is that I have a space that is set up to be conducive to working. I don’t accept the notion that working at home means I can sleep in and make it up on the backend,” explained Mike. “The biggest problem is the lack of availability to quickly ask

co-worker a question. I have to email or call which can lead to waiting and less productive days due to the additional steps.” “My job, which is normally done at the office, usually includes a lot of in-person trips to courts and other agencies. Since I’ve been working from home, I’ve been able to accomplish my normal deskwork although I have had to rely occasionally on outside services like Kinko for heavy-duty printing, etc. Although I have work programs on my computer I lack the heavy-duty and faster office machinery so it slows things down,” said Len who also added that waiting to discuss items with co-workers was time-consuming Cristina, a private practice mental health professional who regularly works from home, explained that she uses separate phones and laptops for work and personal use. At the end of the day, she logs off and tries to separate her work from home life. She tries not to stay at her work desk too long and takes breaks when needed to avoid “ruminating on issues that, oftentimes, I can step away from if I leave my laptop and work phone at the office.” Maintain boundaries It’s very important to keep boundaries between your work and your personal life when you are living and working in the same place. If your work relies on interacting with colleagues regularly, many of use are using chat and audio/ visual applications like Zoom, Cisco Webex, Skype, Facebook Chatrooms or Facetime. If you

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was already always out and about. I work in this community. I’ve lived in this community for 27 years. For a while now, I’ve just decided to go out and pick up plastic bottles along the [Tackapausha] Preserve area. Since March, I have made it a weekly thing. It is my Monday morning project. I have a setup in my car. I have gloves and garbage bags and a grabber to pick up litter. I care a lot about my community. I care about the quality of life here. The most litter I have seen at one time was 147 plastic bottles, and I thought, “I can’t leave this here.” Sometimes I go with a friend or a smalgroup. Sometimes I go with my dog. I have some hotspots that I know will usually have a lot of litter from the weekends. Around the preserve area, Clark Street, Washington Avenue Park, those all seem to be hotspot areas. I’ve had some support from my neighbors. I think it gets appreciated. I’m a big proponent of recycling. I try not to litter. I have great pride in my surroundings and I tend to think just a small act of kindness is just to pick it up and get rid of it.

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Neighbors iN the News North Merrick resident promoted at Former Bellmore F.D. captain Nassau Health Care Corporation honored for distinguished service Two long-serving employees of the Nassau Health Care Corporation were recently promoted during a vote by the NHCC Board of Directors. Executive Vice President for Legal Affairs, Megan C. Ryan, Esq., was appointed Chief Operating Officer of NHCC. Ryan grew up in Merrick and resides in North Merrick with her husband and children. She currently serves as president of the North Merrick Board of Education. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anthony Boutin was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Boutin has run the emergency department at Nassau University Medical Center for 14 years. “Two long-term, union friendly employees are now in the position to work with CSEA to keep the doors of A. Holly Patterson [Extended Care Facility in Uniondale] and NUMC open,” said CSEA Long Island Region President Jerry Laricchiuta. “I commend the board for voting in favor of Dr. Boutin and Meg Ryan, and look forward to working with them in the future to ensure our members have the tools they need to perform their jobs to the best of their ability.” Provided by Megan Ryan; compiled by Alyssa Seidman

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John Scalesi, an ex-captain of the Bell- EMT with the North Bellmore Fire more Fire Department, was recently hon- Department for 10 years, and then with the Bellmore Fire Departored by the Nassau County Veteran Services Agency ment for the past 34 years. for his distinguished serHe has worked as a Nassau vice to local servicememCounty ambulance driver bers during the pandemic. for 10 years, and has also Since Feb. 29, Scalesi volunteered with the Red has donated his time to Cross in Mineola for the serving meals at the V.A. past 20 years. and checking on elderly Scalesi is an active veterans who can’t leave member of the Lions, their homes — and he conKiwanis and Sons of Italy tinues to do so. organizations, was recent“I’m a disabled veteran ly sworn in as Commander myself, so I know the supof the Disabled American port they need to survive in Veterans Post 145 and John Scalesi/Herald Life life,” Scalesi said. “I’m very serves on the Nassau Counmuch appreciative of this John ScaleSi, an exty Police Commissioner’s award and share it with captain of the Bellmore Community Council. other veterans and people Fire Department, was “I was just a young boy who help veterans alike.” who was in special educarecently honored by the Before joining the Army Nassau County Veteran tion all my life and had a in the 1970s, Scalesi worked learning disability,” he Services Agency for his to slow a speech impedisaid, “but many of my fire service during the panment that had affected him department friends who since youth, but after an demic. took me in at [NBFD] Staaccidental explosion tion 2 taught me to be the occurred during a mission way I am today — to serve training exercise in 1977, his impediment others in need.” returned. Scalesi did not let his disability deter Provided by John Scalesi; compiled by him, however. He served as a volunteer Alyssa Seidman.

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Q. We have a situation where our new house was finished but our contractor didn’t get any inspections. Now we can’t get our certificate of occupancy. We replaced our house after Hurricane Sandy, and because it’s taller, it needed sprinklers. The contractor died and left no paperwork or permits for us. The plumber seems to have retired and left the state. We’re scrambling to figure this out. The building inspector is trying to help, Ask The and says we need all the Architect plumbing and electrical inspections, which means getting a new plumber and an electrician, who we located and is helping by giving us his sign-off, which we understand is through a private agency. We don’t understand why there’s a private agency instead of our building department. Don’t they give electric permits? The onte eeper hard part seems to be the sprinklers in our ceilings. Our architect, who drew the plans and showed the sprinkler head locations, says he can’t sign the affidavit the inspector needs without a sprinkler test, and nobody knows who installed the sprinkler plumbing. What can we do to get this over with?

A. The common theme of everything you describe is a lack of respect for rules and the shirking of responsibility by people who do the work. The contractor, may he rest in peace, as with all contractors, had an obligation to get inspections when working in your municipality under your permit. He also had an obligation to make certain the permit was in the owner’s possession and that they were working with copies to protect the original documents, which are as valuable as the closing papers on your home. The new plumber you’ll hire needs to get his name and license number registered with your municipality as the plumber of record, and hopefully knows how the sprinkler system works and can test it for the architect to see and approve. I’m always amazed that authorities who grant permits and issue licenses to plumbers and electricians don’t require those two professionals to sign their own name to their own work, just like any proud, licensed craftsperson should do. Instead, the same municipality makes it necessary for an engineer or architect, who had nothing to do with the installation, make a written statement that the system was installed to code and works correctly. So if the system fails, the plumber who installed the sprinklers walks away and the municipality points its finger at the architect or engineer when insurance inspectors step in to try to diminish the insurance payout and collect funds by suing the architect/engineer in order to settle your insurance claim. Architects and engineers don’t install or maintain building components. This particular procedure was purposely made complicated to avoid responsibility but to make it look like you’re protected, which is also why municipalities ask for a private agency to do your electrical inspection. They know that electrical work is a contributor to fire and avoid that responsibility, too. Good luck! © 2020 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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I wondered why we see more demonizing than discussing; why what the media calls “debates” are really more like serial assertions, leaving essential questions undiscussed. Then I considered why elected officials of all stripes need each other. Why can’t we disagree without being disagreeable? What lessons are we teaching our children? Democrats are criticized for reliance on government for progressive social policies and infrastructure funding. Republicans want to cut taxes and reduce government. But infrastructure is needed to provide the platforms that Republicans expect for entrepreneurs to succeed. No millionaire or billionaire can legitimately claim that he or she did it alone. They, and certainly those who helped them, were most likely educated in public schools, drove to work on public roads, relied on police and firefighters, and used publicly licensed airwaves to communicate. They took for granted that they could eat safe foods and breathe clean air. In other words, entrepreneurs succeed by using facilities and systems funded by the taxes they don’t want to pay. Many anti-government types acknowledge this when they talk about “giving back” in recognition of the advantages society provided them. Far too often, though, these tax-deductible charitable contribu-

tions serve as “voluntary taxation,” supporting personal priorities instead of the public ones that should be funded by taxes. And there are notable problems that result from too little government involvement: an inadequate and inequitable health care system, a lack of pandemic preparedness, rampant racism, financial meltdowns, unprotected water and produce, and cities and towns that are ravaged by hurricanes and forest fires. We suffer from too much focus on individual freedoms and not enough on collective responsibility. This doesn’t mean that government is the answer to every problem — or that business and the market are the sources of all wisdom. There are proper functions for government and proper functions for the market, and ignoring the unique missions of either usually leads to difficulty. The market seeks profit maximization, the public seeks safety and assurances, and each balances the other. Over time, disparate groups around the world have peacefully reached agreements on issues as diverse as the Law of the Sea treaty, international telecommunications, air traffic control, the calendar and time zones, to name just a few. In each case, all gained through compromise. They built on the unique characteristics of cooperation and tolerance.

e need leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base.

These examples give me hope that differing points of view can find common cause in the highly inefficient use of tax revenues. On Long Island, for example, we have some 900 taxing authorities, each with a board and administrative structure. Think of the numerous towns and villages in our two counties, and the school, water, sewer and library districts that serve our population of 2.8 million. The challenges ahead are too large for either the government or the market to solve by themselves. Energy uses and sources, unconstrained financial instruments and natural disasters like rising seas are greater than either sector can handle alone. We need less anger and attitude. Instead we need committed leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base, and an informed citizenry prepared to debate them in order to bring all sides together to address common problems with common sense. And we, the public, should commit ourselves to elect new representatives when those in office are more committed to noise than negotiation. Only when this happens — when we can debate without shouting, and disagree without being disagreeable — can we begin to spend tax dollars more wisely on the highest priorities, and not continue to borrow from the next generation. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University.

As if it couldn’t have gotten worse, he was contagious

illions of Americans seem to be manifesting what has been called “insane” behavior: They keep doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different and better result. They keep flouting coronavirus regulations, and, even though such behavior has killed an outrageous number of Americans, they still expect a different outcome for themselves. They are surprised when they get sick. In the midst of a RAndI surging pandemic, kReIss they won’t wear a simple mask, even as the highly contagious virus sweeps across the country. They continue circulating the same lies about Covid-19 that have challenged the medical community from the beginning. These lies, minimizing the threat of the disease, undermine epidemiologists and embolden people to take risks that may land them in the ICU. Even though people at the White House are dropping like flies, those loyal to President Trump don’t see the necessity of a course correction in White House corona-

virus protocols. They are still ready to attend Trump’s mask-optional rallies without social distancing, even after people have gotten sick and died after such public events. Just ask Herman Cain. Millions think it’s OK to move about in public without observing the basic safety precautions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They have no problem with sitting within spitting distance of the speaker at the podium. Witness the president’s unmasked children sitting in the audience at the first debate. I still see people without masks in local stores. They apparently believe that if Covid-19 isn’t a hoax, then at worst it’s no big deal, and in Trump’s case it’s “a blessing in disguise.” So, no worries. And why should they fret? The president of the United States isn’t worried. Even after testing positive, after suffering various clinical symptoms of Covid-19, having at least two episodes of low oxygen levels and spiking a fever, he is champing at the bit to hold rallies and even an in-person second debate with Joe Biden. At press time, the White House was refusing to release his updated Covid-19 test results. These aren’t his tax returns;

this is life and death. He was a one-man source of contagion, with more than 30 people and counting in his inner and extended circle falling ill with the disease. It hasn’t been determined who is Patient One in the White House cluster, but Trump is doing nothing to urge contact tracing or rigorous testing. Even sick, he insisted on that notorious joy ride around Walter Reed Army Medical Center, exposing everyone in the presidential SUV to the virus. In his widely mocked “Covita” appearance from a White House balcony, looking like your generic dictator, he insisted he was cured. It was like a miracle. Actually, it was ill-advised and seemingly delusional. With Donald Trump, there is absolutely no learning curve, and on some level, that’s the worst thing about him. He doesn’t learn, he doesn’t evolve, he doesn’t get enlightened, he doesn’t ever apologize for his mistakes. He could get lucky and survive, but as we went to press, he should be in isolation, according to many medical experts. Nevertheless, he insists he is fine, and is going about his business, often without a mask and without observing social distancing.

nd Trump hinted that the Gold Star military families might have gotten him sick.

He has learned nothing from this bout with Covid-19. The novel coronavirus has brought about a novel realization. The president is unable to learn from his blunders and misapprehensions because he cannot acknowledge making mistakes. He never regrets; he never apologizes. Bad outcomes are always someone else’s fault. In the case of his Covid-19, he hinted that the Gold Star families he greeted at the White House might have gotten him sick. But he may have known he was positive for the virus before he received the military families in the White House, with few masks in sight. How could he not spread the infection he carried? In an interview, he said the Gold Star families love to touch him and kiss him. Some, I imagine, may pay a price for that privilege. In the criminal justice system, someone who can’t learn from his mistakes is known as a repeat offender. Repeat offenders in the time of Covid are those who keep walking through this viral fire without expecting to get burned. I must be insane, too, because I fully hoped that a chastened president might express thanks for his recovery and then embrace all the Covid-19 precautions that would keep the people around him safe. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me of how our nation’s deep political divisions now seem to define our daily discourse. Just in the past few years, the political trenches have become that much deeper and, sadly, the “debate” is that much more indecorous. What can we do to stem the excesses of partisanship, which I believe are RoBeRT A. infecting our politisCoTT cal process and the ability to make sound decisions on the most critical issues affecting our society? Think about the resistance to wearing masks and respecting social distancing. After the storekeeper’s comment, I began wondering why it seems that Republicans and Democrats can’t work together; why politics involves divisiveness, damning and distortion of the truth; why so many seem relentlessly opposed but not engaged. The certitude they show reveals no moral anguish about critical issues, like immigration, which must be reformed if we are to admit the talent we need at all levels.

Why can’t we work together?

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here is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and the second-most-common form of cancer among women, behind skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died while spreading the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths. It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one. Screenings and treatments, however, are down dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Breast imaging has dropped by 62 percent, genetic counseling by 26 percent, breast surgery by 21 percent, and as of August, new cancer diagnoses by 52 percent, research shows. Medical experts are urging women to be screened and keep up any treatments and surgeries. Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for women with histories of breast cancer in their families. Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the breast or in the underarm area. ■ Swelling, redness or darkening of the breast. ■ Change in a breast’s size or shape. ■ An itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple. ■ A pulling-in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast.

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letters Defending our rights To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “We could use a little old-school politics right now” (Oct. 1-7): I was saddened to read that some of the people who responded to Brinton’s previous column, “A maddening tale of two presidencies” (Sept. 17-23), resorted to name-calling. I am also the child of a World War II Navy veteran. I am retired from the FDNY, which I served proudly for 26 years. I also have

been involved with multiple charitable endeavors, along with many of my friends. We have delivered supplies and toys (more than 100,000) to areas coping with the aftermath of hurricanes in the U.S. since Katrina in 2005. I believe in the Constitution, and I love the United States. I support the police, and just as we were told after 9/11 that we should not judge all Muslims by the actions of a few, we should not now judge all law enforcement officers by the actions of a few. In Brinton’s most recent column,

Making strides The■American■Cancer■Society’s■annual■ Making■Strides■Walk■at■Jones■Beach,■ held■annually■in■October,■has■been■ canceled■because■of■the■coronavirus■ pandemic,■but■the■society■is■still■ holding■a■drive-through■fundraiser■ at■Jones■Beach■on■Sunday,■Oct.■18.■ To■sign■up,■go■to■bit.ly/3dh2hlL.■ For■more,■email■LongIslandNYStrides@ cancer.org■or■call■(631)■300-3212. that breast-feeding reduces the risk of cancer. Research shows that the longer a woman breast-feeds, the more protected she is against the disease. The American Cancer Society says that new technology to fight breast cancer is emerging, and that modern medicine’s understanding of the risk factors is also improving. Consulting with your doctor and being vigilant about your health are the most important actions that a woman can take. The key is awareness. Know your body, and know your risks. Prevention and early detection are the best weapons in the battle against breast cancer.

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at Foye, chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, has said that service on the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North could be reduced by as much as 50 percent — and bus and subway service by 40 percent — in the coming months if the MTA does not receive $12 billion in federal aid. At the same time, fares could go up by more than the scheduled 4 percent next year. In other words, there would be substantially less service for more money. And those cuts would not only leave many commuters seethLarrY ing, but could also Penner create further financial and safety risks for the MTA and its passengers. Significant service cuts or fare hikes require a public hearing process. As a recipient of Federal Transit Administration funding, the MTA must comply with federal Title VI and other civil rights guidelines. Service cuts cannot have an adverse impact on minority, low-income and physically challenged communities. The process would require a series of public hearings across the metropolitan

area, which would take the MTA several months. It would be subject to review by the FTA and the New York City and state governments. Service reductions would require the MTA to update its FTA bus, subway and commuter rail fleet management plans. The FTA would want to ensure that the MTA has the financial resources to maintain its equipment, so that rail cars can remain operational for their intended lifespan of 39 years, and buses, 14 years. But with such extensive reductions, several hundred to several thousand commuter and subway rail cars and buses would no longer be needed, and couldn’t simply be kept around as spare equipment. The LIRR has a fleet of more than 1,150 cars, and Metro North, more than 1,260. New York City Transit has 6,400 subway cars, and more than 5,700 buses operate in the city. The fleets are partially federally funded, and equipment that is no longer needed for passenger service as a result of service reductions would require the FTA’s permission to be temporarily mothballed in a safe and secure location, while still being maintained. That would defeat the goal of cost savings. Another option would be to transfer

equipment that is no longer needed to another transit agency. The paperwork alone involved in this process would take several months, and, once the transfer is completed, if ridership increases significantly or parts of the fleet need to be replaced, additional equipment would not be readily available. The MTA could also purchase the excess federally funded equipment from the FTA, basing its value on depreciation. The MTA would then be free to sell the surplus equipment and keep the proceeds. And it could retire any equipment that has already reached the end of its intended lifespan. But this, too, could lead to a shortage of equipment down the road. Most important, as far as commuters are concerned, a major reduction in LIRR service would go directly against promised increases in that service: new trains for the New York Islanders’ arena at Belmont Park, starting next October; a 40 percent increase in rush-hour service when the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track is completed in December 2022; the addition of 24 trains per hour during peak times in support of the $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, also scheduled for December 2022;

eductions could leave commuters seething and increase costs for the agency.

Letters he wrote of Justice Ruth Ginsberg and her deep and abiding Jewish faith. Will the press now stand idly by if Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is bashed for practicing her Catholic faith by those on the left? The First Amendment clearly gives people the right to practice their religion, in addition to the right to free expression. Journalists have the choice to defend her constitutional rights or to pile on. And if you believe that all people have equal First Amendment rights in our country, I challenge you to wear a Make America Great Again hat and walk through the Upper West Side, SoHo, Greenwich Village or nearly anywhere in New York City and see how far you get. To Brinton, I say keep up the good work because, although I do not agree with most of what he writes, I enjoy and respect his conviction and will defend his First Amendment right to the press. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore

Time to ban fracking To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice has shown herself to be a true partner in helping to bring New York state and our country to 100 percent clean and renewable energy. Indeed, her opposition to the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Port and her support for

and an increase in reverse-peak service on all branches by the end of that year. The MTA board of directors has a legal and fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of both commuters and taxpayers. We need to make sure that Foye details all of the potential costs and challenges of the changes he has in mind with the board as well as elected officials at all levels of government before he proceeds with those cuts. And Long Islanders need to know how their daily commutes will change if the proposed cuts and fare hikes are implemented. How overcrowded will trains become? What will be the cost in time that commuters spend standing on platforms? How will social distancing be maintained as the coronavirus pandemic drags on? These are questions that all of us who use the LIRR and any other branches of the MTA should be asking. To voice your opinions, write to Foye, at the MTA, 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10004, or LIRR President Phil Eng, at the LIRR, 4312 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Or record a comment for one of the MTA’s monthly board meetings, now being held on Zoom. For a schedule and instructions, go to www.mtaboardmeetings. Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office for over three decades.

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offshore wind is commendable. But our planet is rapidly heating up, making it urgent that we move off fossil fuels such as fracked gas. I urge Rice to co-sponsor and actively work for the passage of the Fracking Ban Act (H.R. 5857). We need to ban hydraulic fracturing and stop any new fossil fuel infrastructure across our country. JOSEPH VARON West Hempstead

Attacking the ‘Red Zones’ To the Editor: Our Covid-19 numbers remain good news, even as clusters appear in certain areas of the state. Our testing system is so advanced that we were able to track clusters to 2.8 percent of the state’s population and attack the virus within that population. It will take the work of all of us to ensure we do not go backward on our hardfought progress. We must all continue to wear masks, wash our hands, remain socially distant, and above all, stay “New York tough.” Within the Red Zone focus areas, 3,901 test results were reported last weekend, yielding 193 positives, or a 4.95 percent positivity rate. In the remainder of the state, not counting these Red Zones, 130,678 test results were reported, yielding 1,254 positives, or a 0.96 percent positivity rate.

A monarch butterfly, one of nature’s works of art — Oyster Bay

The Red Zones are home to 2.8 percent of the state’s population, yet had 13.3 percent of all positive test results reported to the state, and 17.9 percent of all positive case results reported to the state last week. The positivity rate for

test results this past week in the Red Zone areas has been 6.17 percent, down slightly from the prior week. GOV. ANDREW CUOMO

MERRICK HERALD LIFE — October 15, 2020

MTA will risk much if it cuts service and hikes fares

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October 15, 2020 â€” MERRICK HERALD LIFE