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‘Heaven just got one of the best people’ Inwood resident Pete Sobol, tireless Five Towns volunteer, dies at 64 By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

There were solemnly bowed heads and tears, and handmade signs and spoken words of appreciation for Peter Vincent Sobol, the unofficial mayor of Inwood, who died on Feb. 3. Sobol, 64, was honored by roughly 50 people last Saturday at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence, where he was a longtime board member and served as board president and interim executive director. A day earlier, many had attended his wake at Meserole Five Towns Funeral Home in Inwood. As of press time, the cause of Sobol’s death was unknown. The youngest of Walter and Claire Sobol’s four chilFacebook dren, born on July 18, 1956, Sobol began his life in PEtE SoBol Queens, and lived in Roosevelt and Bellmore as well, but Inwood was at the heart of his professional and personal life, and where he made his mark as a staunch community advocate. “He is someone, as we say, someone who was running after kindness,” said Rabbi Pincus Weinberger, who leads Bais Tefila of Inwood. “He embodied that, and was not just a bystander. It was loving kindness, selfless, it was about everybody else.” Pete and his brother Michael came to Inwood roughly 30 years ago, and opened Sobol Beverage Distributors on Sheridan Boulevard. Pete became an integral part of the community. Over those three decades, there has not been one program or event in Inwood or associated with the community center that he did not coordinate, organize or have a hand in. Inwood native and Hewlett resident Christ McGrath noted that Sobol began the Christmas Dream 30 years ago. “It started with 20 local children getting toys during the holiday season,” McGrath wrote in an email, “and now it has grown to helping over 600 children and their families each year by providing such things as back packs with school supplies, underwear, socks, winter

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RoUGHlY 50 PEoPlE gathered at the Five Towns Community Center in Lawrence last Saturday to honor Pete Sobol. coats, food, blankets and the list goes on and on.” McGrath added that Sobol thought of starting an English as a Second Language program at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Inwood, so parents who didn’t speak English could learn the language and be able to help their children with schoolwork. “Pete met with the Lawrence School District, civic leaders and the local clergy to make that dream come true,” McGrath wrote. “The ESL program to date has helped numerous families and has resulted in over 20 residents become citizens of the USA. Sobol was a longtime member of the Peninsula Kiwanis. “Pete believed that he was put on this earth to help those less fortunate,” McGrath continued. “The list of people that this man has helped is endless. Heaven just got one of the best people on this planet. May God bless our friend.”

A mentor, a doer

One of the people Sobol helped was Byron Alvarado Valiente, of Inwood, who met Sobol in 2012 at the community center, where they bonded over helping people, and Sobol learned that Valiente was sending items to his family in Guatemala. “We became like father and son,” Valiente said outside the funeral home on Feb. 5. “We went on vacations together and he helped me a lot — He

helped me to buy a house. I spent every day with Peter. We used to drink coffee together, and we used talk about how we are going to change the world.” Imparting life wisdom, helping Valiente and many others, Sobol, though not Jewish, was surely a mensch, Yiddish for someone to admire and emulate, a person of noble character. “His mission was to help everybody,” said Valiente, who has four children. “Every Christmas, Peter made sure all my kids got gifts. I have no words for how Peter changed my life.” In 1993, Sobol and Michael DeRose, a Lawrence chiropractor, established the Inwood 5K. Proceeds from the race have generated more than $110,000 in scholarships for Five Towns students. “Pete was a great guy, always willing to give someone the shirt off his back,” said Cedarhurst native Mark Sarro, whose father, Frank, along with Junior Perez and Continued on page 3

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continued from front page John Suppa, helped organize the 5K. “My father, Pete and Michael DeRosa would be at Pete’s beer distributorship from 7 to 10 p.m., giving out T-shirts and the numbers for the race, and the runners would get a pasta dinner from the pizza place next door when the race started out.” About six years ago, Inwood resident Rosemarie Reo recalled in a Facebook post, she got a call from Sobol on a Saturday morning, inviting her to go on a ride with him. At the time, Reo was president of the Inwood Civic Association. “He took me to [Route] 878,where he had volunteers all cleaning up, picking up trash, emptying cans etc.,” Reo wrote. “We stopped at each person there. He introduced me to each person so I could say thank you and we gave them water bottles (it was a hot summer morning). He wanted them all to know they were appreciated. I hope Pete realized how much he was appreciated and loved by so many. A huge loss for our town.” “He was always working on something,” said Jim Vilardi, of Hewlett, who began a petition to rename the community center in Sobol’s honor, a campaign joined by County Legislator Carrié Solages, because the facility is leased from the county. Solages has submitted a resolution to the Legislature to rename the center, though the proposed title was unclear as the Herald press time. Vilardi noted that Sobol was working on making the center a Covid vaccination site. “Every single day he would do something for the Inwood community,” Vilardi said. “There was no issue too small to escape him. He had a vision to help people reach their goals and new levels of achievements.”

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State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, who represents the Five Towns, said he was introducing a bill to rename an overpass that spans Route 878, the Nassau Expressway, in Sobol’s honor. “Pete Sobol loved Inwood, and that love inspired a lifetime of work that bettered his neighborhood in countless ways,” Kaminsky said. “He dedicated every ounce of himself to make the Five Towns a better place, and his loss will be deeply felt by the community that he fed, clothed — and most of all, loved.” State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller, of Atlantic Beach, is sponsoring the Assembly’s overpass legislation, and also suggested that the community center be renamed to honor Sobol. “He never wanted recognition,” Miller said. “He would make sure that the people were taken care of, and people who are never thought of are thought of. He was phenomenal to me, and opened my eyes to a lot of what I was living next door to.” “The world really needs more people like Pete Sobol, and the world be a better place if there were more Pete Sobols,” Weinberger said. “We will miss him in the local Inwood community.” Sobol is survived by his siblings, Patricia, Kathy and Michael, and their spouses and children. The family wrote a thank-

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Outside the Five Towns Community Center, Sasha Young, who leads the center’s Youth Board and Gammy’s Pantry, spoke about Pete Sobol. At left was Byron Alvarado Valiente, and at right, the center’s executive director, K. Brent Hill.

Remembrances of Pete sobol “Pete and I worked very closely in the months-long aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. His quiet and forceful dedication to people in need left an impression on me that endures until today.” —Avi Fertig, North Woodmere

“Pete’s vision has helped feed 10s of millions of Americans. Humble, simple and great. The hole is deep and hopefully attracts others to carry on his work and vision.” —Syd Mandelbaum, founder, CEO of Rock and Wrap It Up!

“A great man and advocate and warrior for Inwood and all of [the] Five Towns. Big shoes for someone to fill. You will be sadly missed.” —Miguel Martinez, North Lawrence

“Pete V. Sobol was one in a million. He really cared about our community. He always made himself available for all. He will be missed.” —Matthew Russo, Woodmere

“Pete dedicated his life to the betterment of our community. Pete always took the side of ‘What’s good for everyone?’ Pete, you will never be forgotten.” —David Hance, president, Inwood Civic Association

“It is not very often when someone transitions from this earth [where] the entire community made up of all races, creeds and colors are impacted. Well, that is the case with a man I considered a great friend, Pete Sobol. He was always on the front line of every issue concerning the Inwood community. He was considered an honorary member of the St. John Baptist Church. Pete has left a legacy and a community that will continue to support and care for each other. He will be missed and we are praying for his family.” —The Rev. Gregory Stanislaus, St. John Baptist Church, Inwood

“Heartbreaking. A glue in the entire Five Towns community, but especially in the Inwood community, where he lived and was most active. He wasn’t just a resident, but a power broker of initiatives and new projects. A man who enriched many.” —Elisa Hinken, Inwood “He was very special. Color, creed and religion meant nothing to him; he cared for everyone alike. He will be sorely missed by all.” —Simcha Katz, Inwood “I was shocked and so sad to hear he passed. It was never about him … always for the people. Inwood lost a diamond in the rough this week that will never be replaced.” —Gary Mandel, Lawrence

you letter to all those who knew Pete. “His joy, his goals, his enjoyment in life were deeply rooted in the betterment of all,” it

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Lawrence house blaze injures three firefighters Three firefighters were injured and taken to a local hospital while extinguishing a fire at a house that was used as a synagogue known as the Beach Shul near Beach 2nd Street in Lawrence on the Queens border on Feb. 4, officials at the scene said. The Lawrence-Cedarhurst Fire Department received a report of a building fire at 12:17 a.m., at 206 Seagirt Ave. The blaze caused the roof to collapse, LCFD officials said. Lawrence-Cedarhurst, Hewlett, Inwood and Meadowmere Park fire departments were on the scene, along with FDNY. Fiehouse.com reported that one of the firefighters was treated and released and the two others remained in the hospital. FiveTownsCentral.com is reporting that a campaign is under way is rebuild the shul. To contribute go to https://www. thebeachshul.com/rebuild-our-shul. –Jeffrey Bessen

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Several Inwood residents on multiple Facebook groups posted complaints on the lack of plowing by the Town of Hempstead as a major snowstorm struck the Five Towns and the New York metropolitan area on Feb. 1 and Feb. 2. More than 10 inches of snow was reported to have fallen in and around the Five Towns as a nor’easter swept across Long Island last week that included lingering snowfall, rain and gusty winds. Allen Street, Bayswater Boulevard, Cedar Road and Wahl Avenue were but a few of the streets noted by upset residents who also complained about the town’s performance during the December snowstorm. Residents in Hewlett and Woodmere were not happy either. Matthew Russo went outside to find his car plowed in. “Somebody plowed all the snow into my car,” Russo posted. “Are you kidding me?" Inwood resident Marisa Miscella posted about the conditions in Inwood on Feb. 1. “Walcott Ave. is horrible and the walk to Benjamin Optical on Burnside was grueling,” she wrote. “None of the side streets were plowed and the businesses on Burnside hadn't shoveled so I was walking on Burnside with cars whizzing by. When it rains we’ll be plowed.” Joey Saninosencio of Inwood was more understanding of the circumstances the town’s highway department faced with the storm. “Long Island was under a state of emergency and this was definitely not a storm that was easy to keep on top of,” he said. “While I understand

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Paulette Silber will focus on therapeutic stretches which do not involve holding postures or sitting on mats in this Zoom program. Use of a chair is optional. Four sessions. Feb. 17 & 24 at 11 a.m., through Peninsula Public Library.

All-day online cooking classes. Meltdown cookies and chocolate pancake breakfast. Find the video and recipe online at https://www.hwpl.org/kids/ Access at https://www.youtube.com/ playlist?list=PLqGQ5EQ2iUdjKfZKaHkcWl0qEuzvZONM

Upper West Side Historian Marty Schneit will reveal local secrets, stories, scandals and sites associated with the Upper West Side area surrounding Columbus Circle in Manhattan. At 3 p.m., through Peninsula Public Library.

Peninsula Public Library The listed online programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Register by calling (516) 239-3262, or go to the Eventkeeper calendar on the PPL’s website: https:// www.peninsulapublic.org/ An email with login details will be sent before each program. For more information email Janet Schneider at jschneider@ peninsulapublic.org.

Thursday, Feb. 18 ‘An Unorthodox Math’

Help Needed Volunteers are needed for the Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry at The S.H.O.P. Monday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Fridays, 111:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sign up at https://bit.ly/3m1g0j7.

Thursday, Feb. 11 Michelangelo At 11 a.m., through Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, professor Dennis Raverty discuss the work of Michelangelo. Join Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/86801029256?pwd=QnkyUWp6Y 29vWkpyQ3QwZnB2b2RkQT09.

Mah Jong Ann Seligson explain the basics and National Mah Jongg League rules. After taking the class you will be able to play online. Please have a mah jong set and a 2020 mah jong card. Feb. 11 & 18, at 1 p.m., through Peninsula Public Library.

Meditation At 4 p.m., through Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, Lisa Wisel leads a meditation session on Zoom. Join at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8769311

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A house of worship in snow repose Ice melt, plows, shovels and snowblowers are getting a workout as the Five Towns saw its third snowstorm of the winter on Sunday, where up to six inches fell across the South Shore. The National Weather Service is tracking storms for Thursday and Friday that could drop snow showers in the area. Above, Trinity-St. John’s Church on Broadway in Hewlett on Feb. 7. 418?pwd=dmJvVGFiYy9HMnVHTjJZR2. OUd3UT09.

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Jazz and Soul A virtual concert performed by singer Rhonda Denet at 2 p.m. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Join on Zoom https://us02web.zoom. us/j/89396613707?pwd=ZTkzdUJtcD MrbmFNQnVDSFhvaXQxZz09.

The Gural JCC’s a weekly Zoom support group offering coping strategies to those diagnosed with and who survived Covid-19. 9 a.m. Pre-registration required. Contact Lisa Barnett, (516) 569-6733 x 210, lisa.barnett@guraljcc. org.

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Linda Cafiero leads a four-session tai chi series through Feb. 23 at 11 a.m., through Peninsula Public Library.

Atlantic Beach Atlantic Beach village holds a board meeting at 7:45 p.m. Go to https:// www.villageofatlanticbeach.com for the

Morgan Gross, of Woodmere, made the fall semester dean’s list at Susquehana University in Pennsylvania. Woodmere resident Regan Singh, a Bank of America vice president, was named to the board for the Plainview-based Association for Children with Down Syndrome. His son Sonny attends

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Winston Churchill At Historian Martin Levinson discusses the life and times of Winston Churchill.

In this illustrated lecture, will discuss his significant contributions and the context in which they were made. At 1 p.m., through Peninsula Public Library.

Reclamation District At 5 p.m., the Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District meets via a telephone conference because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Esther Davidson leads a discussion on “An Unorthodox Match” by Naomi Ragen on the struggles faced by a Jewish woman, raised secularly, who is now drawn to the world of Borough Park’s religious community At 11 a.m., through Peninsula Public Library.

Mah Jong Ann Seligson will explain the basics of the game and National Mah Jongg League rules. After taking the class you will be able to play online. Please have a mah jong set and a 2020 mah jong card. At 1 p.m. through Peninsula Public Library.

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ACDS. Inwood and Woodmere native Nancy Pearsall died on Feb. 3. She was 87. Spent more than 20 years traveling the world with her partner, Bill Freitag. Sign up to help the Gural JCC and Ramer family make Purim deliveries to Holocaust survivors

Politics and Current Events Hofstra political science professor David Green leads a discussion on recent events in the realm of politics and government, with a focus on the Presidential election and its impact. At 11 a.m., through Peninsula Public Library.

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Caryn Bachar is the lead ENL teacher at Hewlett-Woodmere, a friend and colleague, who said that Paleos-Stemas was a positive and supportive force in the lives of her students. “Ntina dedicated her career to educating English Language Learners and advocated for them in school and in their lives,” Bachar said via email. “Many of her students stayed in touch with her long after graduation. She was invited to their graduations, weddings, and the births of their children.” When not in the classroom, PaleosStemas loved to spend her time with her two teenage children, Nicholas and Zoe Stemas, along with many family members and friends. She also loved to travel and celebrate the beauty and wonder of other cultures, and spent much time in her native homeland of Greece. Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association President Ric Stark said that a district scholarship in memory of PaleosStemas is being set up. He also urged district students and parents to continue following Covid-19 protocols. “So far, we have been fortunate to avoid extended school closures other than twice in the middle school and once in Hewlett Elementary,” he said. “I ask your help in doing what is necessary to keep our schools open.” Paleos-Stemas is survived by her parents, George and Vassiliki Paleos, her sister Kosmas Paleos, two children, Nicholas and Zoe Stemas. A funeral was held on Feb. 5 at the Saints Anargyroi, Taxiarchis and Gerasimos Greek Orthodox Church in Greenpor t. She is inter red at Cutchogue Cemetery. “Ntina was a strong woman, collaborative colleague, fantastic friend, and the role she loved most, a phenomenal mother,” Bachar added. “Ntina always prioritized her family, friends, students and the community. She was loved in life and will forever be remembered for her heart and advocacy.”

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Tickets start selling out at UBS Arena By Melissa Koenig mkoenig@liherald.com

Nearly 60 percent of club and premium spaces have already been sold out at the new UBS Arena at Belmont Park, which is set to open next fall, UBS officials told the Herald last week, as construction on the 17,000-seat arena continues. The suites will offer New York Islanders fans private areas to enjoy food and drinks with their friends and families as well as provide them with parking benefits and potential concert tickets, while the Spotlight Club will allow fans to see the players head down the tunnel to the ice, the 1905 Club will provide backstage passes, and the Loft Club will offer Islanders fans views to the bowl from the bar. The walls of the 56 suites have already been installed, according to Michael Cossentino, senior vice president of tickets and premium experiences for the New York Islanders, adding that they have found seats for all the current Islanders ticket holders and are only a few weeks away from selling out of upper-bowl tickets. “It’s an exciting time to be an Islanders fan,” said Cossentino, who has been meeting between 50 to 100 people daily to discuss seating opportunities at the new arena. He has been hosting in-person tours for eight fans maximum at a time, all of whom must wear masks, as well as drive-through events at which Islanders

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a rendering of the UBS Club at the new arena. fans can get an up-close look at the construction site and pick up Islanders swag. “It’s things like that to build that meaningful connection with people,” Cossentino said, noting that there’s a general “sense of pride and excitement” when people get to experience the new arena firsthand. “Generally, the community’s been very supportive.” In fact, he said, the Islanders have seen an increase in ticket holders from West-

chester and Connecticut because of to Belmont Park’s closer proximity to the two areas than from the Islanders’ former home at Nassau Coliseum. There has been a 45 percent increase in ticket sales to people from Westchester, Cossentino said, and a 28 percent increase in ticket sales to people from Connecticut. Meanwhile, UBS officials also made their first concert announcement last week, saying The Weeknd, the Canadian

singer-songwriter, will perform at the new arena on April 7, 2022, as part of his After Hours World Tour, which had to be rescheduled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Tickets for the show went on sale on Monday, following The Weeknd’s Super Bowl halftime performance. For more information about the UBS Arena, and to see the different seating options virtually, visit www.UBSArena. com.

Inside LI to host family business webinar By nicole alcindor nalcindor@liherald.com

Many Long Islanders are g rappling with questions about how they can best start or maintain a business. Many wonder how a family business differs from other businesses and what it takes to bring their businesses to the next level of success. To help shed light on these and other questions, Herald Inside LI will host a webinar on Tuesday, Feb. 23, “Success in Family Business.” Starting at 10 a.m, the episode will cover the legal and financial steps that may affect multiple generations of a family business. All are welcome to attend, including members of established family businesses and those who are curious about what starting a business would entail. The e pisode, which is s p o n s o re d by B a r n e s & Barnes P.C. and Marshall & Stevens, will feature panelists Leo Barnes Jr., a partner

at Barnes & Barnes P.C., and John Agogliati, managing director at Marshall Stevens. Anyone interested in joining this webinar can register free at LIHerald.com/FamilyBusiness. Upon registering, attendees can submit questions for the panelists, or can ask during the webinar using Zoom’s question-and-answer function. Skye Ostreicher, host of Herald Inside LI, will be happy to ask your questions. To register for future webinars, go to liherald.com/ insideli. To sponsor a webinar or for more information about Herald Inside LI, contact Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events, at aamato@ richnerlive.com or call (516) 569-4000, estension 224.

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or two decades, I’ve been heralding the importance of summer camp to families who have never attended. Years before Covid-19, there existed a world-wide outbreak amongst our youth in technology addiction, social skill deficiency, indoors isolation, and over-parenting. And now, since March 2020, our kids have been living an increasingly bizarre, unnatural life of screens and quarantines, hybrid schooling (if they’re lucky), and enough fear and disappointment to last them into adulthood. However, in the midst of the insanity, we learned that summer camp can become a beacon of hope, a lifeline towing them back to their normal selves. More than 1,000 lucky children and 250 staff attended Liberty Lake Day Camp in summer 2020. While strict safety guidelines and a modified program where necessary, the fundamental essence of camp remained intact: Kids, playing together, mentored by caring staff, and in most cases — outdoors. According to the campers, parents, and staff at camps that ran last summer, it was by far their most meaningful camp experience ever, as well as an impactful life event. And think about it — that was after only four months of screens and quarantines. Imagine what it’s going to be like in 2021? Wowza! In 2020, 70 percent of camps didn’t open, many due to government restrictions, others by choice. The camps that did open showed great resiliency and creativity in adapting and flourishing within their new parameters, doing it better than most schools. While some families and staff chose to postpone their camp attendance until 2021 — most didn’t want to miss out, even in the midst of a pandemic, despite apprehensions. What were these people, crazy? Absolutely not. They strongly believed that the benefits outweighed the perceived risk. This June, after two compromised school years and everything that’s gone along with it, our children’s need for the benefits of summer camp will be crucially important. Real Human Connection Zoom and remote learning have saved us in so many ways. But there’s no substitute for real human connection. Making and strengthening relationships while being guided by loving people is what camp is all about. The essence of camp is in the friendships we forge, something we are all lacking and craving these days. Reacquainting Ourselves With Nature While society has been trapped indoors for the past year, most of the world is outdoors, and it is amazingly beautiful, and fills our soul with joy. From picture perfect days, to “liquid sunshine” washouts — it’s real living — the way our ancestors lived for thousands of years, until the advent of central air, video screens, and the internet. Our bodies yearn for the outdoors, and that’s where most summer camps happen. Resiliency Our kids are certainly developing it; experiencing disappointments that will make them stronger. Learning to be brave and confronting challenges and fears are also important facets of resiliency. It’s easier to stay at home and stare at screens — but we want our kids to grow up with the kind of courage and “can-do” attitude that our health care, essential workers, and superhero school teachers have learned and cultivated. Mental Health While summer camp is widely known for its physical health benefits, according to the CDC, “Children’s mental health during public health emergencies can have both short and long term consequences to their overall health and well-being,” so it’s no surprise that hospital visits

Saying goodbye Prepare your child — and yourself for camp For parents, the most heart-racing, adrenalin pumping moments happen when you let go and watch your child try something on his or her own. The moment the training wheels come off, the first trip down the driveway on the skateboard, the time our children ride the school bus —these are more than just memories, these are critical moments that define growth and change. For many families, the first time a child goes off to camp is one of the biggest let go, hold your breath, and watch them soar moments in childhood. In today’s world of high-tech kids and families who have a constant connection to each other, it’s essential to take the time to emotionally prepare for camp. First-time families can ease into the camp experience with a minimum of stress by doing some prep beforehand. related to mental health have risen dramatically for school age children and adolescents. Kids are resilient and can bounce back quickly. But a year and a half of stress and anxiety is bound to leave a mark. Extroverted kids are suffering, missing the energy of their peers. Introverted kids may seem to enjoy sitting in their homes, away from life’s normal pressures — but they need social interaction just as much. We had a depressed young camper last summer who hadn’t left his apartment nor gotten fully dressed in months. By his third day of camp, his parents thanked us for “returning his childhood to him.” For many kids, camp is a more important social-emotional antidote than the actual vaccine. Summer Camps Can Be Successful During A Pandemic Good camps breed creative adaptability, and get things done — we always have. How do you get a group of third-grade boys to listen? What do we do about the incoming storm? The bus is running late, animals got into the supplies, no electricity in the kitchen, kid pooped in the pool… Camp people don't complain — we figure it out and make it happen. Camp offers kids the unique opportunity to step back into a simpler time, with no internet connection or mute button needed. A place where a small community can have faith in the human spirit and support from one another without judgment, simply because it’s the right thing to do. Our kids need to be out of our homes, playing with other kids, and camps have proven that it can be done safely, even under the most challenging circumstances. Andy Pritikin is the director of Liberty Lake Day Camp, in Mansfield Township, N.J., LibertyLakeDayCamp.com, as well as founding partner of Everwood Day Camp, in Sharon, Mass., past president of the American Camp Association, NY/ NJ, and host of the Day Camp Podcast. n Above photo: Camp experiences, even in our pandemic-altered world, can still strengthen values, build confidence, develop coping mechanisms when adversity strikes, and enable campers to make lifelong friends.

Promises, Promises Under absolutely no circumstances should you promise to pick up your child from camp early if he/she is having a “bad time”. Making this promise will only ensure that a struggling camper will make no effort to turn things around. If you make deals before camp begins it is much easier for the child to count down the number of days you’ve promised they must stay at camp than it is to jump into the routine and put in the emotional energy to see it through. Overcoming homesickness provides children with wonderful skills. They gain resiliency, confidence and a sense of accomplishment. Children learn that they can’t just snap their fingers and parents will immediately obey their command.It also addresses the issue of commitment. . Have A “Test” Sleepover A number of first-time campers have never slept away from home. Going to camp shouldn’t be ‘the practice run’! So make arrangements with a family member or friend to have a sleepover without Mom or Dad present. While it might be uncomfortable and unfamiliar the first time out, practice does make perfect. Stop And Shop Have a fun outing! Take your campers with you to have them choose camp linens, a camp costume, a new pair of flip-flops or sneakers, or a brand new hoodie to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Having tangible symbols of their adventures to come will help to further invest them in the camp experience. Discuss Expectations Many parents respond to their children’s fear of camp by reassuring them that there is nothing to worry about or that they’re about to have the most wonderful time of their lives. While parents and camp staff expect and hope that this is true, it is best to prepare your camper about how they might feel the first few days and nights away from home. They need to know that it is perfectly normal to miss parents, to miss the comfort of home, to miss familiar routines, to find it difficult falling asleep. Brainstorm strategies that you know work best for your child. If they expect only smooth pathways, the first bumps in the road will send them stumbling. n Above photo: Ramping up for camp is a process — for families and campers.

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Going to school for the first time is one of the most important milestones in a child’s life. The Hewlett East Rockaway Jewish Centre Nursery School prides ourselves in offering the very finest programming while finding creative ways to bring our children back to our building and taking precautions against Covid-19. We offer the very finest programming in a facility designed for young children, emphasizing individual and small group activities. We focus on giving our children a strong foundation upon which to grow socially, emotionally, academically and spiritually, providing them with the tools necessary to be successful as they climb the educational ladder. Our school approaches Judaism as a heritage and a tradition to be celebrated by all who wish to participate. Our program takes place in our state of the art facility, including a Parenting Center, two outdoor playgrounds, a new outdoor classroom, indoor gym, and a brand new state of the art science facility. We are proud to offer Toddler Time, for children and their caretakers, and programs for children ages two through pre-kindergarten. HERJC Nursery School 516-599-1169 www.herjc.org/nursery-school

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Where can find a junior summer tennis camp highlighting the excitement of competition, high instructured and plenty of all-around playtime? At Carefree Racquet Club, complete with seven airconditioned indoor tennis courts, 2 half-court basketball court, a cozy lounge and snack area... that’s where! At Carefree’s summer camp, we encourage the social aspect of loving the game just for the fun of it. We stress the positive approach to competition which gives our juniors perspective on and off the court. Comprised of knowledgeable and the staff is and Tennis Professionals. We will be waiting! Carefree Racquet Club 516-489-9005 www.carefreeracquetclub.com

Middle schoolers face special academic hurdles

emember the days when your son or daughter rushed in from school, gave you a big hug and gleefully sought praise for a top grade on an assignment or test? That may seem like ancient history if your child is now in middle school. More likely you’ve noticed your child shying away from physical affection, experiencing odd and dramatic mood swings, and becoming a lot more interested in popularity and peer pressure than pleasing you. If so, you’re not alone. From the blogs on popular parenting sites, to the pages of parenting magazines to school and community forums, scores of parents of children going through the “tween” years will tell you they’re going through troubled times as well. Children who are grappling with social and emotional pressures are often distracted in the classroom and too preoccupied to give homework the attention it deserves. This is particularly troublesome given the increasing demands of middle school learning. In mathematics, lessons in basic computation are giving way to complex problem-solving. In reading, lessons focus more on comprehension, and require students to articulate what they have learned in oral and written form. Subjects ranging from science to history to the social studies likewise require more critical thinking. And progress in all of these subjects becomes especially vital for building a foundation for increasingly challenging work in high school and beyond. So while in many ways school may be getting “harder” — or at least more complex — your child’s equally complex behavioral changes can make learning a volatile proposition at best. So what should parents do? Expect some changes and know what to look for. Talk with your child’s guidance counselor to find out more about other pressures that may be arising in the school environment, and school-based solu-

tions that may be under way. Take a close look at your child’s academic progress during the past year. Is he or she maintaining good grades and solid study habits? If not, is it because of social/emotional issues or because of specific learning skills? If your son or daughter is struggling, you need to take prompt action to shore up these deficiencies. Your child’s teachers and guidance counselors should have a list of school or community-based options for supplemental instruction. Think about potential mentors for your child. While your son or daughter may suddenly be no fan of overt parental

control, he or she may still value advice from other adults or responsible older youth. Ideally, this should be someone your child can talk to about emotional issues and someone who can reinforce your views about keeping on track academically regardless of the difficulties of this age. It’s an added bonus if this individual has the time and ability to help with homework or special assignments that can help build skills and knowledge. Find a productive, smart extracurricular activity. If your son or daughter is struggling academically, it may sound counterintuitive to look for another activity to fill the day. And yet the right activity could actually help your child become more academically motivated and self-assured. If your son is anxious about being too small to play football but loves to read, start your own at-home book club with rewards every time a book is completed. If your daughter’s having trouble fitting in with the popular kids but designed her first Web page when she was 10, look for a technology club or other accelerated learning opportunity that can help her hone these skills and meet girls with similar abilities and remind her that there really is life after the 8th grade. While most children struggle with some subjects, most have a natural aptitude for at least one. Activities like these can keep your child build a sense of self worth and smooth the way past the inevitable disappointments of this challenging period in his or her life. In the meantime, take some deep breaths and try not to worry. With consistent assurance that your child is loved and ever-vigilant monitoring of the academic bottom line, you can both survive the “terrible tweens” older and wiser for the experience of getting through it together. n Above photo: The right after-school activity can help your child become more academically motivated and self-assured.

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they're getting enough sleep, insisting on their good eating habits, making sure they're involved in regular and aerobic exercise, and sticking to the goals and routines you've established. Be a good role model. Kids learn from their parents. If they see that you're organized, focused on what's important to you and your family, staying healthy and being true to your values, they'll pick up some pretty important life lessons. Don't give up. Let your kids know that you're serious about these goals and that their school success is as critical to you as it is to them. Get help early if it's needed. When your kids show that they're having trouble despite your best efforts, get help early. Ask a teacher or guidance counselor for help. Get a tutor. Find a "study buddy" for your kid. Just get help before the little problem grows into a big one. Ask other parents. You're not the only one trying to keep your kids on track. Learn from parents who've been through this, teachers who've guided hundreds of kids and others whose opinions you respect. No one has all the answers, but all of us have a lot of ideas. n don't seem overwhelming, to maintain a work space at home that's actually workable and not a disaster area, and to stick to the goals you've set together.

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NASSAu CouNTy REpuBLICAN legislators are calling for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to open a Covid-19 vaccination site at Nassau Coliseum. At left, the Coliseum before the pandemic struck.

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GOP legislators call for action on vaccines two, at Nassau Community College and the YES Community Counseling Center in Westbury. Nassau Coliseum would be the The 11 members of the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority “ideal” vaccination site because of the last Thursday called on Gov. Andrew size of the building and parking availCuomo to open a Covid-19 vaccination ability, Nicolello said. “We possess the proper resources in site at Nassau Coliseum. The GOP legislators pitched the idea during a hearing Nassau County to help make this hapthey held to address vaccine rollout in pen and will do everything we can to assist that effort,” he wrote. “On behalf the county. The meeting coincided with Cuomo’s of Nassau County residents, we urge you to work with us to put announcement that Yankee such a plan into motion as Stadium will be used as a soon as possible.” mass vaccination site to A week earlier, members administer 15,000 vaccines to of the Republican majority Bronx residents. had called on New York City According to Presiding Mayor Bill de Blasio to open Officer Richard Nicolello, vaccination sites within the that’s almost as much as the five boroughs to Nassau resnumber that the county has idents. administered since the rollAppointments to schedout began. ule a vaccine appointment “As you know, Nassau STEvE RhoADS within New York City can County continues to be County legislator be made through the cityamong the highest areas run website, https://vacwith Covid-19 cases in New York state,” Nicolello wrote in a letter cinepod.nyc.gov, or by calling (877) VAXsent to Cuomo and signed by the Repub- 4NYC, but appointments at these sites lican lawmakers. He noted that recent are blocked to many Nassau residents. When signing up for an appointment, data from the county Department of patients are asked to certify they reside Health shows roughly 10.6 percent of Long Island residents have been vacci- or work in the city; if they live or work nated, compared to New York City’s 12.4 elsewhere, they are turned away. The state-run (https://covid19vacpercent. “While the numbers are improving, cine.health.ny.gov/) and county-run you have continually noted that Long (https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/vacIsland’s infection rate remains a great cine) websites for scheduling vaccine cause for concern,” Nicolello said. “This appointments do not have such restricmass vaccination site [would] allow tions. more residents to get tested, lower our The Republican majority, led by Preinfection rate, and allow more business- siding Officer Richard Nicolello, gathes to open and continue to rebuild.” ered in front of the Theodore Roosevelt The state currently runs one mass Executive and Legislative Building in vaccination site at Jones Beach State Mineola. Park, in Wantagh, and the county runs “Residents across the county are hav-

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ThE NASSAu CouNTy Legislative Majority, led by Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello, called on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to open vaccination sites to Nassau residents. ing difficulty obtaining appointments to get the Covid-19 vaccine,” Nicolello said. “The fact that the city portal restricts Nassau residents from receiving the vaccine in New York City is unacceptable, especially when both Nassau County and New York state allow New York City residents to be able to freely sign up to get the vaccine at the sites they run.” “This really is an issue of fundamental fairness,” Legislator Steve Rhoads, of Bellmore, said. “We’ve all received calls from residents who are scared for their own health and the health and safety of their families. There are 850,000 Nassau County residents who are technically eligible to receive the vaccine. . . yet the state is sending Nassau County less than 5,000 doses a

week.” “We had an understanding that when the vaccines became available, that no matter where they were given, they would be open to anyone who could get an appointment,” Legislator Rose Marie Walker, of Hicksville, said. “The vaccination rollout in Nassau County has been nothing short of a disaster,” Legislator John Ferretti, of Levittown, said. “We need to stand together and call on New York City Mayor de Blasio to open up vaccine centers for Nassau County residents.” Questions, comments, and concerns can be submitted by emailing the clerk of the Legislature at LegPublicComment@nassaucountyny.gov. All public comments submitted will be made a part of the official record.

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Missing Anthony Cardinale and Ntina Paleos-Stemas Hewlett High School is home to some of the most hardworking, creative and genuine teachers one could come by. The passion that our teachers have to guide their students not just through their course, but life as well, is evident in the classroom. In roughly the past month, the Hewlett-Woodmere school community lost two amazing teachers due to coron av i r u s c o m p l i c at i o n s. A l t h o u g h heartbroken, Hewlett-Woodmere district staff and students alike know that Anthony Cardinale and Ntina Paleos-Stemas will continue to inspire

those they knew even after they are gone. Cardinale was a technology teacher at Woodmere Middle School since 2004. After Cardinale contracted the virus during December break, the troubling news that he had died on Jan. 6 was announced by Superintendent Dr. Ralph Marino Jr. Apart from teaching students the dos and don’ts of woodshop or how to fold a perfectly aerodynamic paper airplane, Cardinale was constantly on the front lines of every musical, field trip or fair day of any kind. With his cam-

era always handy, Cardinale captured the most exciting moments of his students at school events, whether it be during the National History Day showcase or Career Day; it was clear that the happiness of his students was what drove Cardinale. “Cardinale was the first teacher I h a d t h at a c t u a l ly u s e d wh at we lear ned and applied it to real life,” Hewlett High senior Gabrielle Ramdhany. “His class was honestly the reason I chose to pursue engineering. He showed his students that school is so much more than tests, quizzes and

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textbooks … he was tr uly just the sweetest.” Cardinale’s booming voice, daily “hellos” and kindness will live on in the WMS hallways and all of the hearts of t h o s e h e touched. Stemas was abrielle an English as a New Langua g e akkab teacher at Hewlett High School. Stemas joined the HewlettWoodmere family in 1998 and taught in the Franklin Early Childhood Center, Ogden Elementary School and the middle school before permanently remaining in Hewlett High. She was instrumental to the World Language Department as she was fluent in multiple languages and dedicated much of her time to advocating for our ENL families. Stemas adored travelling and frequently visited her homeland of Greece with her two teenage children and Hewlett High School colleagues. Stemas was close-knit to the Hewlett High community, evident by her chaperoning the music and arts field trip to Canada in 2017 and Carnegie Hall the following year. Stemas made it her mission, “To m a ke eve r yo n e f e e l we l c o m e d at Hewlett High School … if it wasn’t for her teaching [her students] English, we wouldn’t be here,” said former ENL student Gaby Mendoza, who graduated last year. ‘We would have given up and gone back to our countries. She gave everything to us, she was like a mother to many of us. As one of my friends said, ‘we won’t let her down, we have come this far in life and it’s thanks to her.’” Stemas was a bright light and great source of motivation that will be greatly missed in Hewlett High. With the loss of Cardinale and Stemas, the Hewlett-Woodmere community has welcomed students, parents and staff to use the counseling resources that the Pupil Personnel Service Team offers.

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After overcoming some external and internal obstacles that didn’t seem possible a few weeks ago, Lawrence will participate in the Nassau County high school basketball season starting this week. The Golden Tornadoes are scheduled to play eight games, one against each opponent, and with no playoffs will just try to be “the best version we can be,” boys’ head coach Lou Robinson said. “This all happened so fast,” Robinson said. “The kids are beyond excited. They’ve been put through a gamut of emotions. I’m not getting too caught up in the playoff decision because we’ve got eight more games than we thought we were going to get.” Lawrence has three returning starters, led by senior guard Mikell Henry who averaged 17 points per game last season on the way to earning All-County honors. Also returning is junior point guard Don Smalls III, who enjoyed a breakout AllConference season averaging 13 points, and sophomore center Dexter Robinson. Lawrence’s girls’ team will face the same eight opponents — Island Trees, Wantagh, North Shore, Clarke, Seaford, Locust Valley, West Hempstead and Cold Spring Harbor — but could have trouble fielding a JV program due to numbers. Sophomore guard Andie Adams is entering her third season as a starter and will be the focus of opposing defenses. Senior Amy Sharin and Brooke Ballard also return with starting experience. “We’re going to mix in a pretty good

degree of conditioning and put in limited offensive and defensive sets with such a short time to get ready,” head coach George Klein said. “We can only squeeze in so much.” Over at Hewlett, boys’ head coach Bill Dubin has introduced a new offensive system, adding to the challenge of preparing for game action with just a few days of tryouts and four days of practice. “I’m glad we’re able to get on the court,” Dubin said. “We’re going with a system that fits our athletic ability and personality. We’ll see how fast it’ll all come together. Hopefully it’s pretty fast.” The Bulldogs are facing Roslyn twice and six others (Manhasset, Glen Cove, South Side, Division, Valley Stream North and Mineola) once. Hewlett features a large contingent of seniors, led by returning starters Sam Vanunu, a forward, and Jesse Korkos, the point guard. Also back in the fold is smooth shooting sophomore guard Ryan Weiss, who earned All-County honors while averaging nearly 20 points per game. Ryan’s twin sister, Riley, led all Nassau girls in total points and three-pointers last season and was also an All-County selection. She’s part of a deep returning group that includes junior center Molly Williams, and seniors Mia Perkell and Alessandro Borsellino. “Something is better than nothing and we want to build off what we accomplished with a young team last season,” head coach Anthony Scro said. “Everyone has to do their part to assure we can have a safe season and get all eight games in.”

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Smart teens doing stupid things Insightful kids displaying not an iota of insight. What causes such maddening teenage behavior? The teenage brain may seem like an adult brain. Even better. Your kids are probably smarter, stronger, faster and maybe even wiser than you in many ways. But in other ways? Not so smart! Their brains are not adult brains. If you doubt the veracity of that statement, think back to your own teen years. Unless you were a very good kid (aka – a scared kid), you probably did things you’d never do inda today. Understanding the construction of the adolescent’s brain helps explain the risky behavior they take – despite knowing better. The executive part of the brain, also known as the frontal cortex, controls reasoning, helping us think before acting. It’s responsible for weighing choices, considering consequences,

assessing probability, and ultimately deciding what to do. In teens, this part of the brain is still under construction. Hence, teens often engage in risky behaviors with little or no consideration of the possible consequences of their actions. Research suggests that as smart as they are, teens don’t access their frontal cortex as frequently as adults. Parental lectures fly out-the-door when competing with electric, adrenaline-filled activity. Boring for teens feels unbearable. Their brains are wired to seek out thrills, take a apadin dare, court danger, as they convince themselves that nothing bad is ever going to happen. If you have raised a considerate, caring kid but now have a moody, rude teen on your hands, know that you are not alone. The more you lecture, the more your teen will roll their eyes, stand their ground, blow you off. Some

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He was 18-years-old. Off to college in the fall. Old enough to take on the world, yet young enough to make a host of dim-witted actions before the sun rose the next morning. He was invincible. He was strong. He was smart. Way too smart to listen to any stupid rules his parents laid down for him. He was fed up with their endless warnings. And their fears. And their “be carefuls.” Enough of that crap. Tonight was his night. Covid or no Covid, he was out for a good time with his best buddies. Picking them up in his new Mustang. Flooring the pedal for a rush. Breaking at the last minute for a thrill. It wasn’t until later that things went awry. Later – after the screech of the brakes. Later – after the siren of the ambulance. Later – after the Jaws of Life pulled him out. Later – after he was informed that his friend didn’t make it! This story is every parent’s nightmare. Smart kids doing stupid things. Responsible kids being irresponsible.

do it defiantly. Some sarcastically. Others, passive-aggressively – agreeing with you, then doing what they damn well please. Though most young people today are super smart, possessing skills and confidence that their parents often envy, there are still scads of things they don’t know that adults have down pat. Not their fault; they’re still baby adults. Knowledge can smooth the transition but it will be mostly time and experience that will guide young people into behaving like responsible adults. We adults should not confuse looking like an adult, talking like an adult even acting like an adult with being an adult. ©2021 Linda Sapadin, Ph.D. is a psychologist, coach and author in private practice who specializes in helping people become the best they can be. You can reach her at LSapadin@DrSapadin.com. Visit her website at www.PsychWisdom.com.

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State to study municipalization of NYAW Governor Cuomo appoints special counsel to oversee the proceeding By AlyssA seidmAn aseidman@liherald.com

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that the state Department of Public Service will look into the feasibility of municipalizing New York American Water, the privately owned utility whose service and water bills have long been decried by Nassau County customers. The study will assess different avenues by which to reduce customer costs — which in some cases are nearly five times more than the price of municipally owned water — including a public takeover. The announcement comes after two independent feasibility studies (both conducted by Walden Environmental Engineering) determined that local ratepayers in NYAW’s Hempstead territory and Sea Cliff district would see a reduction in their water bills through a public acquisition of the company. “For far too long, the 120,000 customers of New York American Water on Long Island have been plagued by exorbitantly high rates for water — this simply cannot continue,” Cuomo said in a news release. “New Yorkers deserve access to clean, safe and affordable water, and we are going to pursue every avenue to make that hap-

pen.” lions of dollars for,” Lancman said. Rory Lancman, special counsel for After Walden concluded that Hempratepayer protection, will oversee the stead ratepayers would see savings study, which is set to be completed by between $70 and $383 a year if the town April 1. The proceeding will acquired a portion of include a series of virtual NYAW’s Nassau operation, hearings at which residents Water Department Commisand elected of ficials can s i o n e r J o h n Re i n h a r d t offer public comment. claimed such savings would In an interview with the be “diminutive” compared Herald, Lancman said the to the almost $500 million state’s study will consider cost to acquire the system. whether a municipalization He also demanded “state of all or part of NYAW’s involvement” regarding a system would be feasible takeover. and more beneficial for Lancman criticized r at e p aye r s. T h i s c o m e s H e m p s t e a d o f f i c i a l s fo r special Counsel after advocates called on the “ignoring” the results of Rory lancman DPS to reconsider a proWalden’s study. “If Hempposed sale of American stead or any other locality Water Works’ New York operation to is going to oppose municipal control Liberty Utilities, another private enti- despite our analysis and analysis of ty, which was announced in November their own experts,” he said, “they’re 2019. The department is cur rently going to have to explain to the public reviewing the details of the $608 mil- why they’re not doing anything to lion deal. lower rates.” “Our examination of the feasibility In a statement, NYAW President of conver ting American Water to Lynda DiMenna said the issue of municipal control is going to factor in affordability depends on a special franthe value of the assets that exist and, chise tax — which accounts for a sigrealistically, be cognizant of the role nificant portion of customers’ bills, that ratepayers have played in making she added — not who manages the sysAmerican Water a company that [Libtem. A public takeover, she said she erty] is willing to pay hundreds of mil-

Black History Month event The National Council of Jewish Women-Peninsula Section is hosting a virtual Black History Month event that will discuss the connections between the Black and Jewish communities. The NCJW “Ties That Bind the Black and Jewish Communities” forum will be on Feb. 23 at noon. Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook (Ambassador Sujay) will be the first speaker. She is the first woman and African-American to hold the position of United States ambassador for international religious freedom. Appointed by President Barack Obama, she was the principal adviser to the president for religious freedom globally and served as President Bill Clinton’s only faith adviser on the President’s Initiative on Race. Hazzan Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, the second speaker, is the past president of the Cantors Assembly. Pomerantz-Boro is also the originator of “Voices for Change,” an interfaith, multiracial video, which brought Black music ministers and Jewish cantors together in song as a way to build bridges through music after the death of George Floyd last May. NCJW is a grassroots group of advocates and volunteers who are inspired by Jewish values to transform progressive ideals into action and strives for social justice by helping to improve the quality of life for children, families and women

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believes, is not “financially prudent.” “A public takeover would lead to an increase in the debt service obligations of Long Island residents by hundreds of millions of dollars,” DiMenna said. “The best path forward for our customers is the elimination of that special franchise tax combined with completing the sale to Liberty Utilities.” Legislation to eliminate those franchise taxes was introduced in the State Senate last year by Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, and co-sponsored by Sen. John Brooks, a Democrat from Seaford. On the North Shore, Sea Clif f ’s elected re presentatives, including State Sen. Jim Gaughran and Assemblymen Charles Lavine and Michael Montesano, have been vocal supporters of public water. Last July, a bill establishing the public North Shore Water D i s t r i c t , a u t h o re d by G a u g h r a n , passed the State Senate. A companion bill was presented to the Assembly by Lavine around the same time but did not pass by the end of the year. New bills will be presented to the Senate and Assembly this year, and if they were to pass and then be signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an authority could be established by April.

College student achievements Lawrence resident Kaitlyn Romaine, a junior political science major at the College of Holy Cross in Massachusetts, earned a national award for contributions to the school’s Alexander Hamilton Society. The society is a nonprofit, non-partisan student organization committed to principled United States leadership in global affairs and educating upcoming leaders about the country’s role in the world. “This chapter provides Holy Cross students with a space to engage in these conversations,” Romaine stated in a news release, the group’s secretary and next year’s co-president. “The nonpartisan aspect of AHS allows students of all backgrounds and belief systems to come together and discuss what is best for the United States and our allies in the grand scheme of things. I hope that our membership base will continue to grow through the class of 2024.” Five Towns residents were part of the more than 1,300 spring graduates of New York Institute of Technology’s class of 2020. Ari Begun, of Woodmere, received a bachelor's in architecture, Catherine Pastor, from Hewlett, earned a master's in physician assistant studies and Inwood resident Marcus Saint-Furcy attained a master's in business management. Freshman Logan Fliegel, of Hewlett, earned dean’s list honors for the fall semester at upstate Hamilton College. To qualify, students must have a course load

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lAwRenCe Resident KAitlyn Romaine, a member of the College of Holy Cross’s Alexander Hamilton Society, was part of the organization’s national award. of four or more classes with grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Lawrence resident Dylan Reilly made the dean's list for the fall semester at SUNY Plattsburgh. Ithaca College student Shelly Goldman, from Cedarhurst, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester. –Hailey Gise

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency:Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach Date:February 25, 2021 Time: 7:20 p.m. Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York Subject:Case # 21393 Jerome Heller, 60 Nassau Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York, 11509. Applicant proposes to construct a 15’ X 8.7’cabana in the rear yard and is seeking relief from the Zoning Code of the Village of Atlantic Beach, Section: 250-21 Lot coverage, permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30%, proposed lot coverage 31.98% Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 46, Lots 51, 52 & 154 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York, during normal business hours Dated:February 5, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 124646

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE INWOOD FIRE DISTRICT, INWOOD, NEW YORK. There will be a General Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the Inwood Fire District as f o l l o w s : Time:7:00 PM. Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 Place:DISTRICT OFFICE Rose Lynch, District Clerk 124640 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF MONTHLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will meet via Zoom on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 5:00PM, Eastern Standard Time, for the purpose of holding the Village’s regular monthly meeting. An agenda for the meeting will be made available to the public on the Village website. Due to social distancing guidelines, occupancy of Village Hall is limited. Therefore, all public Board of Trustees meetings until further notice will be conducted via Zoom. All residents wishing to attend or

speak should visit the Village website at www.hewlettharbor.org for further Zoom instructions. Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York January 29, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR MICHAEL RYDER VILLAGE CLERK 124569

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LEGAL NOTICE Village of Lawrence Legal Notice NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence will hold a work session beginning at 6:45 P.M. followed by a public meeting on February 24, 2021 at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence, New York 11559 beginning at 7:30 P.M. to conduct the following Public Hearings and to attend to such other matters as may properly come before the Board: Ski Development 2 LLC, 7 Hawthorne Ln. - Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 ft. Urbach, 178 Broadway Section 212-12.1 Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 13,385 SF in area is 5,065 SF. Section 212-48.A of the Village Code states, no swimming pool or part thereof may be constructed in a front yard. Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 ft. Chachas, 280 Albert Pl. Section 212-27.C (2) of the Code of the Village of Lawrence states that an accessory structure cannot exceed one story nor a vertical distance of 12 ft measured from the grade plane to the average height of the roof surface. Rieder, 171 Harborview S. - Section 70-11.B of the Village Code states that it shall be unlawful to alter, change, add to or remove from any site soil or other material which will result in any deviation from the original grade of the property. Section 212-12.1 of the Village Code states the maximum building coverage for a lot size of 14,450 SF. in area is 3,245.5 SF. Section 212-12.1 of the Village Code states the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 14,450 SF. in area is 5,368 SF. Section 212-12.1 of the Village Code states the maximum front yard surface coverage for a lot size of 14,450 SF. in area is 946 SF. Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool is 20 ft. Section 212-48.C of the

Village Code states, the minimum side yard setback for a pool in Residence District B is 15 ft. The application(s) and accompanying exhibit(s) are on file and may be inspected at the Village Office during normal business hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the hearing. All interested parties will have the opportunity to be heard By Order of the Board of Appeals Lloyd Keilson Chairman Dated: February 5, 2021 124641

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a public hearing via ZOOM on February 24, 2021 at 4:00pm. All residents and professionals wishing to attend are directed to contact Village Hall at 516-374-3806 for further Z O O M information/instruction or visit our website at www.hewlettharbor.org. All interested parties will be given the opportunity to be heard on the following application for variance relief: Mr. Matthew Resnick 993 Wateredge Place Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting to install an inground swimming pool, pool equipment and patio. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code Ordinances 145-19 and 145-25.A . Section 145-19 states: An 18,653 square foot lot in a residential “BX” district shall not exceed 25% of the building area coverage. Applicant is requesting a 41% building area coverage. Section 145-25.A states: Accessory structures shall be located in side and rear yards only. Applicant is proposing to install swimming pool in the front yard. The property has two(2) front yards. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard & Beth Fliegel 1335 Hewlett Lane Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting to maintain a rear yard pool shed. Applicant requests relief from Village zoning code ordinance 145-25.A. 145-25.A states: an accessory structure in a residential “A “district 20’ side and rear yard setback. Applicant is requesting a 7’9” side yard setback. Continuation…Mr. & Mrs. Lisa and David Sreter 1320 Auerbach Avenue Hewlett Harbor, NY 11557, is requesting an Inground pool, storage shed, new driveway, new pavers and covered

outdoor patio. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning Code Ordinance 145-19 which states: A 54,438 square foot lot in a residential “A” district shall not exceed 25% of the building area coverage. Applicant is requesting a 47% building area coverage. Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Diana Tetstosi 287 Heather Lane Hewlett Harbor, Ny 11557, is requesting to install and inground pool and patio. Applicant requests relief from Village Zoning code ordinance 145-19. Village Zoning ordinance 145-19 states: A lot 20,787 square feet in a residential “B” district shall not exceed 30% of the building lot coverage. Applicant is requesting a 45.6% building lot coverage. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS STEVEN GOLD, CHAIRMAN ZONING BOARD MICHAEL RYDER Village Clerk Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York February 5, 2021 124643

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency:Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach Date:February 25, 2021 Time:8:30 p.m. Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York Subject: Case # 21391, MB 1781 LLC, 1781 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York, 11509. Applicant proposes to construct a three story single family dwelling and is seeking relief for a variance of the Village Code sections 250-20 Height (B) In the case of a single-family dwelling, no building shall be greater in height than 2 Ω stories for roof slopes less than four feet vertically for every 12 feet horizontally shall have a maximum height of 24 feet to peak, including parapet walls for properties east of the street centerline southbound of the west side of The Plaza and the east side of Acapulco Street, north of Atlantic Boulevard, proposed height 30 feet. 250-21 Lot coverage, permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30% of the area, proposed lot coverage 35.57%. 250-22 Front yards. B In case of a corner lot, a front yard shall be required on each street, and, notwithstanding the foregoing, each front yard shall be not less than 25 feet, provided that, if at the effective date of this chapter any corner lot is held in single and separate ownership

Cyberbullying forum on Thursday, Feb. 11 A virtual roundtable discussion on cyberbullying will be hosted by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat who covers the Five Towns on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 5 p.m. The focus is the causes and effects of cyberbullying and what methods could be put in place to combat the problem. Cyberbullying is a form of bullying or harassment using digital devices. A 2020 study by the Cyberbullying Research Center found that 20 percent of children ages nine to 12 had either seen, took part in or was a victim of cyberbullying. Kaminsky said he is committed to sponsoring legislation to minimize the impact of cyberbullying. “Cyberbullying is a serious threat to

our children in today’s world, and I am committed to doing all I can to stamp out this menace to our youth and their well-being,” Kaminsky stated in a news release. “We will convene an expert panel of educators, students, law enforcement officials, and other stakeholders to discuss this serious issue in our schools — and how we can put an end to it.” To watch the cyberbullying forum, go to Kamimsky’s website: kaminsky. nysenate.gov, or Facebook page: facebook.com/senatorkaminsky. –Hailey Gise

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having a width of less than 55 feet, the depth of the front yard on one side of the lot may be decreased when authorized as a special exception by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Proposed front yard setback Bay Boulevard 20 feet and second floor balcony 15 feet. Proposed front yard setback Montgomery Boulevard 15 feet and second floor deck 12.5 feet. Section 250-108 Prohibited and restricted uses (J) Buildings within the Village of Atlantic Beach shall be constructed with a peaked or pitched roof only. Premises are known as Section 58, Block 66, Lots 28-33 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York, during normal business hours Dated:February 5, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 124647 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency:Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach Date: February 25, 2021 Time:7:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York Subject: Case # 21389 - Richard Backer, 77 Cayuga Avenue, Atlantic Beach, New York, 11509. Applicant proposes to construct a 40’ X 9’ inground swimming pool within the side yard setback. Applicant is seeking relief from the Zoning Code of the Village of Atlantic Beach, Section: 250-84(A) (1) No outdoor swimming pool shall be installed or maintained unless: Such pool is installed wholly in the rear yard of the premises. remises are also known as Section 58, Block 58, Lots 15-17 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters. All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York, during normal business hours Dated:February 5, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 124651

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Place:Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York Subject: Case # 21392, Evelyn Cook, 188 Coronado Street, Atlantic Beach, New York, 11509. Applicant proposes to construct a three story single family dwelling and is seeking relief for a variance of the Village Code sections 250-20 Height (B) In the case of a single-family dwelling, no building shall be greater in height than 2 Ω stories for roof slopes less than four feet vertically for every 12 feet horizontally shall have a maximum height of 22 feet to peak, including parapet walls for properties west of the street centerline southbound of the west side of The Plaza and the west side of Acapulco Street north of Atlantic Boulevard, proposed height 23 feet. 250-21 Lot coverage, permitted lot coverage shall not exceed 30% of the area, proposed lot coverage 33.62%. 250-22 Front yards, average front yard setback is 12.28 feet, proposed 10.5 feet. Section 250-108 Prohibited and restricted uses (J) Buildings within the Village of Atlantic Beach shall be constructed with a peaked or pitched roof only. Premises are known as Section 58, Block 6, Lots 8, 109 & 110 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the Building Department, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York, during normal business hours Dated: February 5, 2021 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Emily Siniscalchi, Village Clerk 124652

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: 726 BRONX LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 10/22/2020. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 66 Neptune Avenue, Woodmere, NY 11598 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 124389 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Fanboy Fighter , LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 10/29/2020. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to: 212 Randall Avenue Elmont, NY 11003 . Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 124385

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Announcements A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION in Lawrence is seeking sealed bids for sales and installation of security related enhancements. The project includes: replacing entryway and internal doors with impact resistant security doors, access control, video surveillance with DVR integration, cameras and monitors, inspect internal security components, and follow up safety protocol with members as well as security and safety training for organization members to increase awareness and preparedness in response to a threat or attack. Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to projected work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at BMHRFP@gmail.com All interested firms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, fax, and email address. Bids will be accepted until April 30th 2021 and work is to commence by June 1st 2021 and completed by December 31st 2021.

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Q. Why do bricks fall off a wall? I live in a brick house, and was concerned when I saw in the news recently that a whole side of condos in Suffolk County just collapsed on cars. The report said it was under investigation, but we rarely hear the answer to what they found. What could cause that, and is there anything I can do with my brick house?

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A. The expression that something or someone is “built like a brick house” obviously didn’t apply in this case. You never think of brick as a weak or precarious material applied to buildings, but because brick is not structural, but rather cosmetic, attached to the rest of the face of a building with thin strips of metal from behind, if not done onte eeper correctly, the result can be just like what you saw in that news story. Unfortunately, there’s little you can do about your wall’s hidden conditions unless you open them. Sadly, there are many workers who have never had formal training in the proper application of construction materials. I noted over the years, as a volunteer mentor in several high schools, that school curriculums reduced or eliminated classes in industrial arts, automotive repair and construction technology and replaced them with computer technology and preparation for a college education. I realize this is a general statement that educators could debate and grade me on, but the simple fact is that because little or no training qualifications are required to get a contractor’s license and no formal construction education is required, poor workmanship and bad decisions, with no basis in engineering or science, are a daily occurrence, especially in residential construction. Not that everyone does a poor job, but quality control is based on pride and vigilance, not on uniformity, like you find with other skilled professions, where oversight and responsibility is strict and rampant, as in the medical field. Anybody can argue anything, but public safety should be everyone’s job, and that wall was either missing the wall ties, they were spaced too far apart, they weren’t the right kind, the wall had no spacing behind to allow trapped water to flow out, or the backup material wasn’t correctly waterproofed and thus deteriorated. It’s important that even a brick wall is handled correctly from start to finish. We hear people protesting daily for freedom from regulation, but isn’t it your right not to be subjected to a brick wall collapse that was avoidable? I speak with building and homeowners daily, and find that most, if not all, have a reasonable expectation that the work they’re paying for will be, as they often say, “perfect” or something close. When that level of expectation isn’t met, the customer is generally upset. Since the industry places responsibility on the wrong people, such as inspectors, engineers and architects instead of the last person to touch the construction, the problem is perpetual. Good luck!

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t happened as, I assume, many of these things do: It was a busy day, I was working at home, and the cellphone rang. Dozens of calls were coming in, and I assumed it was a colleague. Instead, a man intoned loudly, “This is a Google Help Center. Your computer has been hacked. Your bank account and other financial records are in serious jeopardy.” I should have quickly hung up, but I was mired in work, thinking about all the JAMES things I need to about in a BERNSTEIN think workday, and I hung on. Soon, a woman with a soothing voice got on the phone, telling me all would be well and that the help center would work this out with me. Within minutes, I was sent a screen shot. It showed a long list of phone numbers. Some of them were from area codes I recognized in the U.S. Others were not. The woman told me that Chinese and Russian hackers had gotten into my computer system and had “made

many attempts” to get into my bank account. She said they had not yet succeeded, but were extremely persistent and would eventually find their way in. Time to hang up? Of course. Most of my body and soul didn’t believe her, but to be perfectly candid, a tiny part wasn’t entirely sure. What if it was Google? The man returned to the phone. He asked if I lived near a Walmart or a CVS. He said I would need to go to either and purchase an Apple card. I said, “Wait! You said you’re Google. Why are you telling me to go buy an Apple card?” He fumbled a moment before saying the Apple card was “standard” for doing business. He asked if I had a cellphone, and told me to keep it on as I drove to the store and to keep it on once I was in the store. But I think he knew he had failed. Still, he asked me to put $400 to $1,000 on the Apple card and to call him once I did. He said the card had a code that I would need to read to him. That was it. I told him I had no intention of going to any store and that I would report the call to my bank and any

authority I could think of. He maintained his poise. He said he would call me back in a few hours to see if I had changed my mind, and wanted to keep the hackers away from my bank account. He never called. I bring all of this up because this is a serious problem, and it’s getting worse. Recently, a close friend was hacked, and important work data from his files was destroyed. I read recently about an elderly grandmother who lived by herself who was hacked. She was told to go outside on a chilly evening and put $400 on a card and give the caller the numbers. She was saved at the last minute by a friend. Many people I know think it can’t happen to them. But it can. Consider this FBI statistic: The agency’s Internet Crime Complaint Center said the total losses reported to it by scam victims increased to $3.5 billion in 2019 from $1.4 billion in 2017. Many local, state and federal agencies employ cyber experts who try to track down hackers. But the real issue is that it’s up to each and every one of us to be guardians of our own digital

told the man I would report his call to my bank and any authority I could think of.

information. There are the simple steps to take. Outfit your computer with software that provides protection against hackers. Don’t answer calls from numbers you don’t recognize. Hang up on anyone who asks for money over the phone. Don’t play any of the quizzes or games on Facebook. Many are just ways to get your email or other information. But there’s another way. It comes from Orthodox Jewish tradition to observe shabbos, or the Sabbath. The custom includes detaching yourself from all electronic devices — cellphones, computers, TVs and radios — from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday. Instead, shabbos observers spend time with friends and family, think about ways they might become better people, read books and study. I’m not such an observer, but given the 24-hour, round-the-clock chatter and noise that makes up our lives, I can’t help thinking about giving up the electronic gadgets one day a week and just listening to the voices of family members and friends. That’s really the only kind of noise I now long to hear. James Bernstein is the editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this column? JBerstein@liherald.com.

Vaccine for teachers would give us a shot in the arm

e need to let teachers play through the vaccine line. Single parents should be prioritized as well. We have so many people who desperately need the Covid-19 vaccination that deciding who goes first is agonizing. Those decisions need to be revisited as time goes by. The rollout has been disorganized and flawed. We all know people who jumped the line, who used money or connections to get a vaccination for themselves or family. RANDI Let’s just agree KREISS that will happen in any bureaucratic enterprise. Let’s also agree it made good sense to inoculate the over65 group first, along with health care workers and other first responders. Note the past tense. It made sense, but I changed my mind about the over-65 folks, my group. We can wait another month or so, until teachers and all school personnel are vaccinated, so that kids can get back to

school. We shouldn’t have to ponder this devilish choice, but we do. There isn’t enough vaccine, and the delivery systems are complex. People in every category are struggling to get their first doses. Teachers don’t want to go back into the classroom without protection, and that makes sense. According to Education Week, “Exactly where educators as a group fall within phased vaccination plans — and the speed with which those phases are happening — varies greatly from state to state.” I observe the lives of my own grandkids, 11 to 18, in different schools in different states, and I know that despite the well-intentioned efforts to get them schooled while keeping them safe, they will be the group that suffers most from this prolonged isolation and lack of stimulation. They’re not learning as they should, and that’s their primary job in their young lives. They’re not socializing, and that is critical to their development into well-adjusted adults. The children are our future teachers and health care workers and public

officials and diplomats and astronauts. My grandkids are caught in the usual cycle of hybrid school, some days in the building, most days at home on Zoom. It’s the best we can do with this model, but it’s sucking the life out of these kids. Sitting in front of screens all day is numbing. Going to school twice a week and sitting in enclosed plastic cubicles evokes thoughts of a dystopian world, barren emotionally and intellectually. To get the kids back in real school, we have to make it safe for the teachers, instructors and our school coaches and administrators and support staff. I didn’t think so last March. But the ground under our feet has shifted since then, as cases of Covid-19 exploded exponentially. Getting educators inoculated as soon as possible is imperative, and doable. Let’s put a hold on vaccinating the oldsters and let the teachers step ahead so they can go back to the classroom and kids can come out of isolation. The other group that must be given priority is single parents. I know people in their 30s, 40s and 50s who have

hey need to get back to the classroom so our kids can come out of isolation.

children out of school, who are working from home as best they can and who are flying through this storm without a safety net of any kind. Minding the children and working and running a household and troubleshooting the unexpected, like kids’ illnesses or home repairs or car breakdowns, are pushing single parents beyond what should be expected of anyone. Mostly, they are terrified of getting sick and dying, leaving their kids alone in the world. We can state the obvious: The vaccine rollout has been chaotic, but complaining doesn’t change our lives. Now, one year into it, let’s pause shots for those 65 and older. Let’s protect teachers and get kids into classrooms. We need to inoculate single parents, and of course keep vaccinating our front-line medical and emergency workers. Then, hoping that pause isn’t too long or costly, we can get back to the older folks. No one has a blueprint for getting through the pandemic of 2020-21. We need to keep tweaking the plans to meet the facts on the ground, which change every day. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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assau County Comptroller Jack Schnirman announced last week that he would not run for re-election — a wise move, given the tenuous nature of any candidacy he might have tried to mount and the lack of support from his own party that he likely would have encountered. The Long Beach Democrat was once a rising star who ran for county executive only to bow out in favor of the current executive, Laura Curran. Schnirman, the Long Beach city manager from 2012 to 2018, lost his shine in 2018, when it was revealed that he had taken more than $50,000 in a separation payment that he shouldn’t have when he left the city’s employ, and that he had allowed millions of dollars in such improper payments during his tenure, according to a twoyear investigation by the Nassau district attorney’s office, which concluded last September. Separation payments, granted for unused sick and vacation days, are common practice among local municipalities, but there are limits to them. Schnirman and many other Long Beach officials exceeded those limits — big time. A Schnirman candidacy for re-election as comptroller would have threatened to drag down Curran, a Baldwin Democrat who is up for re-election herself this year, and who, because of her brave stance on property-tax reassessment, will likely face a tough battle to keep her job. There can be no hint of impropriety this year, and a Schnirman candidacy would have reeked of it.

But Schnirman wasn’t alone in what is clearly a longstanding pattern of improper payments. The practice in Long Beach, a Democratic stronghold, dates back to at least the 1990s, when the state comptroller audited the city, found payments that violated its charter and then did nothing — so the practice carried on for years, passed down from one generation of city officials to the next. How, we wonder, could this have been allowed to carry on for so long? And, for that matter, is Long Beach the only city where officials have been taking such improper separation payments? All of this is scandalous — but, far worse, it has cost Long Beach taxpayers dearly over the years. Current State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli was not in the post 25 years ago, when the practice first surfaced. The question is, what will he do now to ensure that it doesn’ t happen again — and isn’t happening in municipalities elsewhere in the state? DiNapoli investigated the Long Beach scandal and issued a scathing report in 2019. That was an excellent starting point, but more needs to be done. We call on DiNapoli to provide greater oversight and follow-up in Long Beach to ensure that there’s no repeat of such a sorry episode, and to examine separation-payment practices across New York, if he isn’t already doing so. Are local governments following the rules? At the same time, we call on state lawmakers to look into potential legislation to require such oversight. State Sen. Todd

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letters On the meaning of ‘originalism’ To the Editor: Re Robert Scott’s column “What happened to civic responsibility?” (Jan. 28-Feb. 3): Here’s what Supreme Court Justice Amy Comey Barrett actually said at her confirmation when asked to explain originalism in interpreting the Constitution: “I interpret the Constitution as a law and I interpret its text as text, and I understand it to have the meaning that it had at the time people ratified it. So, that meaning doesn’t change over time, and it’s not up to me to update it or infuse my own policy views into it.” Despite Scott’s assertions to the contrary, this can only mean that the justice accepts all of the Constitution, including the amendment process. When Scott’s longtime Navy friend asked him which Constitution he believed in, Scott should have asked what he meant, as almost all of us know of only one Constitution, including its Amendments and the words in it that define the process by which those Amendments came to be. For Scott to brainstorm his friend’s mysterious multiple Constitutions into the proposition that Barrett believes in half a Constitu-

Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach who made his political career fighting corruption as a U.S. attorney, is a logical choice to lead such an effort. We must offer high praise to Long Beach City Council President John Bendo. In 2018, he bucked the city’s entrenched political culture and, as a councilman, spoke out about the separation payments. He was joined by then Councilwoman Anissa Moore. Finally, we must note our own role in all of this. In the spring of 2018, the Herald began its own investigation into the separation payments, exposing them in an April 25 report, “Questions swirl over Long Beach payouts to non-union employees,” by then Long Beach Editor Anthony Rifilato. That led to a series of investigative stories over the subsequent months and years. Newsday also reported extensively on the scandal. That is to say, the press did its job. Even when faced with the threat of a lawsuit by one city official caught up in the mess, who was vainly attempting to stop the Herald from reporting this story ahead of the June 2019 City Council primary, we did not back down. Nor would we if faced with a similar situation in the future. It’s been painful in recent years to hear the press labeled “the enemy of the people.” We know who we are, however. We take only one side — that of the truth. In this case, the truth prevailed, thanks to a handful of elected officials with integrity and the power of the press to expose government malfeasance.

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he new year is off to a promising start in the effort to eliminate housing discrimination, with significant actions taken by the federal and state governments. Those actions, and related ones that are brewing, represent significant new momentum and underscore the vital role that local governments on Long Island need to play in this evolving effort. On Jan. 26, President Biden issued an executive order on housing discrimination that has two fundamental compoeLaine nents: First, it recognizes the extenGross sive role of federal, state and local governments in advancing housing discrimination historically; and second, it initiates the undoing of two major Trump administration policies that undercut fair housing. Those two initiatives would maintain housing segregation by, first, blocking implementation of the statutory obligation to “affirmatively further fair housing” and, second, nullifying the Fair Housing Act’s Discriminatory Effects standard, under which the impact of a policy is just as relevant as the motivation. Without that standard, also called “disparate impact,” a well-established legal avenue to prosecute housing discrimination would be

invalidated. Biden deserves credit for this important early action, putting the force of the federal government behind opposing housing discrimination rather than advancing it. The federal government’s commitment to fair housing, however, should be clarified by Congress and not left to the policies of any particular president. There have also been two significant state actions. First, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a targeted package of reforms aimed at increasing homeownership rates in communities that have been adversely impacted by redlining, the government-sanctioned housing discrimination that long prevented home loans in communities of color. The package will enable low- and moderate-income borrowers — particularly households of color — to own homes and put historically underserved communities on track to close the racial wealth gap. Cuomo’s proposed reforms will help revitalize segregated communities, but explicit incentives are still needed to help Blacks own homes in communities of their choice, including white communities. Such incentives could include subsidies for access to those communities. Second, three State Senate committees jointly released a 97-page investigative report on housing discrimination on Long Island. Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Demo-

eforms introduced by Governor Cuomo would be a step in the right direction.

LeTTers tion is ludicrous. Clearly, Barrett endorsed the amendment process in the original Constitution as the proper way to effect policy change. Rather than wring his hands, perhaps Scott can write another column telling us what, during his tenure as president of Adelphi University, he did to close the civic responsibility gap he bemoans in the students he had four years to bring up to speed, and how that differs from what other universities do. DENNIS J. DUFFY Lynbrook

How long will Kreiss rant about Trump? To the Editor: Re Randi Kreiss’s column “Post-inauguration: So how are we doing?” (Jan. 28-Feb. 3): Kreiss wonders “what the news outlets will rant about now” after President Trump. Nevertheless, she continues to kvetch about Trump, proving that old habits die hard. Although evolving news events ensnare and threaten the objects of her affection on the left, she chooses

crat from Levittown, is chair of one of those committees, the Consumer Protection Committee. The report, which responds to testimony that I and others presented at committees hearings, calls for key reforms, including the creation of a New York State Fair Housing Strategy; more proactive enforcement of fair housing laws, including via testing; enhanced training for real estate licensing and renewal, as well as other brokerage industry changes; increased penalties for violators of fair housing laws; and policies to ensure that government at all levels is part of the solution by taking concrete steps to address discrimination and segregation. The State Senate will soon advance fair housing legislation that would carry out the report’s recommendations. These are major steps forward, and the officials involved deserve credit for advancing them. Other initiatives are brewing as well. For instance, a broad coalition of housing advocates, including ERASE Racism, is backing a bill just introduced in the State Legislature to legalize accessory-dwelling units. These are smaller homes on the same lot as a primary residence, including the familiar basement apartments and garage conversions. With the explicit Fair Housing provisions in this legislation, affordable and flexible housing options in all Long Island

not to focus on these realities, but rather to lick her chops over what she blindly sees as a change for the better. In a column last July devoted to the dangers that the coronavirus posed to the elderly in nursing homes, Kreiss carefully chose not to mention Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s order that Covid-19 patients be returned to nursing homes, although it had been well established by then that the elderly were most vulnerable to the disease. Thousands may have died as a result of Cuomo’s order, yet she made not a single reference to it in an article that begged for such reference. That story never faded away, having now re-emerged with new vigor. State Attorney General Letitia James alleges that the deaths due to Cuomo’s inane decision were under-reported by some 50 percent. The elderly who acquired the infection in nursing homes, and who had been transported to hospitals for treatment and died there, were not included in nursing home death statistics. Creative accounting? Cuomo made absurd excuses for the nursing home deaths, including blaming Trump, and now he is pointing his finger in every direction to blame others for the deceptive under-reporting. These events are current, but Kreiss, again, ignores

communities would provide more options for people of color, especially Black families that have been systematically discriminated against. This legislation would help alleviate these inequities and would help existing homeowners struggling to make ends meet. While all of these initiatives are at the federal and state levels, the State Senate report rightly calls on government at all levels, including local government, to be part of the solution. That point should be emphasized on Long Island, which has a stunning number of local governments within its two counties — a total of more than 100 villages, towns and cities. It’s not coincidental that with so many local governments, Long Island is ranked among the nation’s 10 most racially segregated metropolitan regions. That segregation is, in large part, the byproduct of home rule: the power of hundreds of town and village governments to control what may be built in a neighborhood and who is permitted to live there. Momentum is building at the federal and state levels, offering new promise of eliminating housing discrimination. Much more is needed, even as these reform packages move forward. The next step is for local jurisdictions on Long Island to become, in the words of the State Senate report, “part of the solution.” Elaine Gross is president of ERASE Racism, the regional civil rights organization based on Long Island.

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them. President Biden has made serious missteps already, even hinting that he will renege on promises he made to reach the White House. Yet Kreiss is already apologizing for him, “and the usual kinds of mistakes” she anticipates. If four years of

Trump was hell for her, eliciting her relentless assault, will Biden, another beloved, elicit four upcoming years of sickening Kreiss apologia? ROBERT RUBALSKY East Rockaway

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