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Bridging the vaccine divide Competent medical advice is key va Darchei Noam, in Spring Valley; and the Center for Jewish Family Life, in Monsey, Nearly six months after the posted warning about the newfirst Covid-19 vaccines were est booklet on LinkedIn two a d m i n i s t e re d , i n o c u l at i o n weeks ago. “It is easy to dismiss against the virus this as the deranged continues to be connonsense that it is,” troversial, as misinH o r ow i t z w r o t e, formation and hesi“but if past is protancy remain challogue, many people lenges and as vacin our community cine opponents conwill refrain from tinue to rail against taking the vaccine the shots. as a result of this Packages that disinfor mation included an 83-page campaign. (Remembooklet opposing ber the measles outthe vaccines were break a while mailed to many peoback?) We need the ple in the Orthodox disinfectant of sunJewish communilight to expose and t i e s i n t h e F ive war n the public Towns, Brooklyn RABBI YoNA about these very and New Jersey last REISS dangerous people.” month. The booklet Though vaccinabears a resemtion numbers are blance to a shorter anti-measles relatively high, Lawrence resivaccine booklet that was pro- dent Dr. Marc Sicklick, an duced by a group called Parents immunologist with a practice Educating and Advocating for in Cedarhurst, said he had Children’s Health during a received many calls about the measles outbreak in parts of shots. “I understand there is a Brooklyn two years ago. People fear of the unknown and all of with knowledge of both say us are aware of tragedies and they are filled with misinfor- chronic illness,” he said, “[but] mation. there is no doubt in my mind Rabbi Yakov Horowitz of that getting vaccinated is safer Project Yes in Brooklyn; YeshiContinued on page 4

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Dedicated to Sylvia The community room at North Woodmere Park was dedicated last Sunday to Sylvia Kaminetsky, a devoted volunteer and philanthropist who died last November. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran spoke at the ceremony. To her left was Irving Kaminetsky, Sylvia’s husband. Additional photo, Page 6.

Village incumbents challenged

Voting takes place on Tuesday in Hewlett Harbor

By MATTHEW FERREMI mferremi@liherald.com

For the second straight year, incumbent trustees in the Village of Hewlett Harbor are being challeng ed, as newcomers Domenico Calandrella and Afrim Pulatani will oppose sitting Trustees Gil Bruh and Leonard Oppenheimer in the at-large election on Tuesday. The two

candidates with the most votes will win the two contested seats.

Oppenheimer, 53, Hewlett Harbor’s deputy mayor, is seeking his seventh term on the board. Bruh, 39, was appointed to his seat in February when Trustee Jonathan Polakoff stepped down, and is seeking his first full two-year term.

Neither Pulatani nor Calandrella retur ned multiple

requests for comments on the details of their positions and their reasons for running.

Oppenheimer, a Hewlett Harbor resident since 1995, owns the Golden Box Company in Lynbrook, which creates custom promotional packaging for brands aiming to boost their business.

He is running for another term, he said, because he wants to Continued on page 12

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Unopposed elections in A.B. and Lawrence jbessen@liherald.com

Elections for trustee and village justice in Atlantic Beach, and Lawrence trustee are uncontested this year, but no less important as the trustees are to receive two-year terms and the village justice is a four-year term. Voting takes place on June 15.

Michael Meyerson, a partner in the Brooklyn-based Bisogno & Meyerson LLP, is a personal injury attorney who has served as the Atlantic Beach village justice since 2013. This would be his third four-year term.

Meyerson earned his law degree from St. John’s University School of Law in 1989. He is a member of the of the New York State & District of Columbia Bar Associations, the New York State Trial Lawyers Association; the American Association for Justice and the American Bar Association. As of press time, he did not return a call for comment.

In December, Patricia Beaumont was appointed to replace Danae Muddiman on the Atlantic Beach board.

With his election for this term, Trustee Andrew Rubin, a certified public accountant, would surpass 20 years on the Atlan-

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LawRENcE tRuStEES MichaEL Fragin, far left and Jeff Landy are running unopposed.

From left were Mayor Alex Edelman and Trustees Paris Popack and Eliezer Kutner. tic Beach board. He has lived in the village for 35 years. Rubin also served as Atlantic Beach treasurer 1987 to 1990. He has been a partner with Gettry Marcus CPA, P.C. since 1987, and is the partner-incharge of the firm’s construction group.

Trustee Michael Fragin, who also serves as deputy mayor, and Trustee Jeff

Landy are running unopposed for re-election and election, respectively in Lawrence village. Fragin’s term is two years, while Landy will be completing the twoyear term of former board member Daniel Goldtsein, who resigned last year.

Landy was appointed in his place.

Fragin, a trustee since 2008, said he

has served that long because he thinks helping the community is important. “In a lot of ways a village officials can be a positive force for change,” he said. “Every cycle things change and new challenges come about. “ For the next two years, Fragin said that public safety is a priority ranging from petty crime to larger issues such as anti-Semitism, and he will aim to maintain the quality of life Lawrence residents have invested in to make it “a premier place to live.” He highlighted the village investing in renovating Zion Park and modernizing the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club.

“We’ve had a tremendous amount of success with this board and moving forward there are a number of projects and I want to see that to fruition,” Landy said on why he is running for election. He pointed to the renovation of Zion Park and improving the country club as two of those projects.

Voting in Atlantic Beach takes place on Tuesday, June 15 at Village Hall, 65 The Plaza from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lawrence residents can vote at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway in Lawrence on June 15, also from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Formulating a way to offer AP chemistry

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

With only three students recommended to take Advanced Placement chemistry, considered the most difficult course it offers, the Lawrence School District was considering not offering the class for the 2021-2022 school year.

Support for retaining the course came from some parents on local Facebook group pages and students, including Lawrence High School senior Tiffany Godoy, who credited having taken the class taught by Rebecca Isseroff for boosting her schoolmates educational opportunities.

“Thanks to this class I was able to meet Ms. Isseroff who has exposed me to countless opportunities in the STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] field as a minority that I would have never even dreamed of doing,” Godoy wrote in an email sent to the Herald.

“She is the most hardworking supportive teacher at LHS and all of my classmates and teachers at LHS would agree,” Godoy stated.” Thanks to her efforts my peers and I are able to attend prestigious schools such as Harvard University, Cornell University, Columbia University, Stanford University, Duke University, Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon University and many more.” Godoy said she is headed to Stanford.

“Even during such record low admission rates this college application season my peers and I have been admitted to these schools and are proud and grateful to say that it was all thanks to Ms. Isseroff

who wrote our recommendation letters and introduced us to countless opportunities as mentioned above,” Godoy wrote.

She also noted the fear that the district would not offer the course and never resume offering the class.

Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen said that the district has “never run” AP courses with three or less students, “maybe music,” she said, adding that classes have had fewer than 10 students.

She noted that taking AP chemistry requires prior knowledge similar to a college where a prerequisite course is needed. In this case honors chemistry is required as what Pedersen called a “building block” course, along with a recommendation to take the AP class.

“We have no intention of dropping the course,” Pedersen said, adding that the district is looking for a grant to support the class. “To do right and not do harm we are looking at an advanced access grant.

That way students can take the AP class and can be exposed to a college rigor course after school.

Pedersen defended the school district against the accusation that it stops offering classes. “I don’t understand that,” she said, “I’m offended by that. Our kids get into great colleges and do well. We look to provide every opportunity we can to get children to do well.”

The Lawrence School District’s next Board of Education meeting is Monday, June 14 at 8 p.m. It will be livestreamed.

Go to lawrence.org for the link. Public comments on agenda items can be submitted to BOE@Lawrence.k12.ny.us.

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LawRENcE SchooL DiStRict is seeking a grant to offer Advanced Placement chemistry for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Battling virus vaccine misinformation continued from front page and more beneficial than getting Covid.”

As of press time, 62.4 percentage of adults in Nassau County had received at least one dose of a vaccination, and across New York state the rate is 68.6 percent. The national average is roughly 63 percent. Officials and experts are aiming for 70 percent or higher to achieve so-called herd immunity to the coronavirus. Another benefit of inoculation is that if a vaccinated person does become infected, the illness is milder and he or she is less likely to spread the virus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The booklet bases its criticism of vaccination on the Jewish religion, with several rabbis quoting the Torah. In contrast, Rabbi Ya’akov Trump, of Young Israel of Lawrence Cedarhurst, pointed to the opinion of many other rabbis, as voiced by the Chicago-based Rabbi Yona Reiss in a December podcast produced by Tradition, a journal published by the Rabbinical Council of America. Though he acknowledged that people have a right to be nervous, and aware of the shots’ possible side effects, Reiss said, “We have an obligation to safeguard our health. We have an obligation to safeguard our community.”

The mailed manifesto included several pages of doctors’ names, their affiliations and a list of countries that have raised concerns about the vaccine. Dr. Carol Taccetta, of Newbury, Calif., was one of the few American physicians listed. A clinical pathology specialist who graduated from the Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin UniversityMedicine & Sciences in 1988, Taccetta told the Herald said she was happy to have her name listed, because she has many concerns.

“It’s not proven to be efficacious and it is using new platforms in America that are unknown and untested, it is experimental and then deployed on a

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mass untested level,” Taccetta said, adding that she paid her own son $1,600 not to take part in a clinical trial of a Covid vaccine. “We have seen people who are very, very vulnerable get hurt,” she added, noting the initial use of radiation treatment and the infamous Tuskegee experiment from 1932 to 1937 that used Black people to study syphilis.

On May 23, Yeshiva Darchei Torah, in Far Rockaway, received a letter from a Lynbrook-based attorney, Lisa Firshing, challenging the school’s requirement that “employees at all levels” be vaccinated by July 1 in order to be offered employment in the 2021-22 school year.

Firshing, who did not respond to a request for comment, claimed that she wrote her six-page letter because “numerous employees and students” had contacted her about Darchei Torah’s policy. “It is a violation of federal law to mandate receipt of a product that is only pursuant to an [emergency use authorization],” Firshing wrote.

On June 1, the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued new guidance saying that employers could legally require Covid-19 vaccination for employees to re-enter the workplace.

Judicial decisions on the state and federal levels support mandated vaccination. The Supreme Court ruled over a century ago, in Jacobson v. Massachusetts, that state gover nments could impose vaccine mandates as long as t h e y were reasonable and f airly enforced. A New York state court recently upheld the constitutionality of a 2019 law that eliminated religious exemptions for vaccines.

“From the start of this pandemic, Yeshiva Darchei Torah has been proactive in protecting the health and wellbeing of its students and staff,” the school stated in an email. “Pursuant to both legal and medical advice, the Yeshiva is actively encouraging every member of its staff to be inoculated against Covid-

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Reflecting on the vaccine debate, Sicklick said there was not one doctor he respected that advised patients not to get vaccinated. “People are taking medical advice from non-physicians and making decisions that are just not fully

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Longtime Inwood resident Anthony ‘Tony’ Romano, 66 about what’s best for the men and women in the organization.” mferremi@liherald.com The Inwood Department posted a tribIf he was not behind the wheel of a fire ute to Romano on May 20. “Better known truck or bus, former Inwood Fire Depart- around town as the “Mayor,” Tony served ment captain Anthony “Tony” Romano the community for 49 years,” the post read. would most likely be in the firehouse, “This included serving on the Board of doing whatever he can to help others and Directors for many years making sure our improve the department. membership was taken care of. Thank you The longtime Inwood resifor your service captain and dent died on May 20 from a you will be missed!” prolonged illness. Romano Along with working in the was 66.

Inwood department, Romano Born on June 19, 1954 in also worked as a bus driver for the Bronx, Romano was the Metro Transit Authority adopted after birth by Tony and Independent Coach. He DeLuca Sr. and Mary Napolialso owned a taxicab in Cedartano DeLuca. Romano and his hurst. “Whether it was drivfamily moved to Hewlett ing the fire truck or a school when he was a child. By the bus, he always had something time Romano was a teenager, to do,” Davis said. “Friends of the family had settled in mine that are my age were Inwood. Romano graduated posting on social media about from Lawrence High School how they remember when my in 1971. father was their bus driver.”

Two months later, Romano Predeceased by his mother be g an his near 50-year Mary, his father Tony and involvement with the Inwood grandmother Louisa Napolidepartment in August 1971. Inwood fire chief tano, Romano is survived by His daughter Erin Davis said his wife of 30 years, Ann that the department was her Romano, his daughter Erin father’s “life.” “The fire department and Davis, her husband Mike, his son Ryan eventually his grandkids were his world,” McGee and his wife Nicole. Six grandchilshe said. “He was so well known in dren: Jillian, Gabrielle, Tyler, Chase, AusInwood and that’s why he was known as tin and Brielle. Many nieces and nephews the mayor.” also survive him.

Department Chief Phillip Johnson said A mass and funeral service was held that Romano was well respected by all for Romano at St. Joachim’s Church in department members. “Tony was one of Cedarhurst on June 5. He is interred at St. the best senior men around and he would Mary Star of the Seas Cemetery, in Lawtake the shirt off his back for any man in rence. the organization,” he said. “He was all

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

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. Peninsula Public Library has no adult programs scheduled from May 17 to 31.

Wednesday, June 9 Walking Club The Gural JCC wants to talk a walk with its Walking Club at 10:30, weather permitting. Meet at Grant Park in Hewlett at the entrance on Sheridan Avenue.

For more information contact Susan Sachs at susan.sachs@guraljcc.org or (516) 569-6733 x230.

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Throughout June, Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library has an all-day program dedicated to the learning and loving or animals. Jason will teach the audience about Princess the toad, Tickles the hedgehog and lots of other fun creatures including mice, lizards, bunnies, crabs, and baby animals.

June 16 & 23 at 11 a.m., 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. Peninsula Public Library.

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Thursday, June 10 Yoga For Memory June 24 at 11 a.m., in this Zoom series, instructor Miriam Abrahams will offer gentle poses to increase your concentration and memory power. Peninsula Public Library.

Yoga And Meditation At 2 p.m., Lisa Zimmerman leads a session on upper body yoga and meditation. Zoom meeting https://us02web. zoom. us/j/85268939081?pwd=V2RYVzRUQ XF4aXkvS1VQUEo1akx4dz09. HewlettWoodmere Public Library.

Honoring a devoted volunteer North Woodmere resident Sylvia Kaminetsky was involved in volunteer activities ranging from Franklin General Hospital in Valley Stream to Temple Hillel, also in North Woodmere, and her husband Irving’s, campaigns for Sanitary District 1 commissioner. The community room at North Woodmere Park was dedicated in her name last Sunday. Irving is at the lectern, County Executive Laura Curran is at left.

Stanislao Pugliese presents another Jlecture in the Great Decisions series from Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library, at noon. Join the Zoom meeting https://us02web.zoom. us/j/84391298385?pwd=MFEwQkxZb 2RSd1VqdDNWa3hYSEZOUT09.

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Mishegoss Humor At 11 a.m., humorist Marjorie Gottlieb Wolfe via Zoom discusses Yiddish “M” words and the stories behind them: maven, mikveh, macher, meshugenegh, mensch and more. Peninsula Public Library.

Zumba Gold On June 10, 17 & 24 at 4 p.m., Andrea Wool presents a low intensity version of Zumba with easy-to-follow steps and Latin music on Zoom. Peninsula Public Library.

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At 4 p.m., Jazz and Motown singer Shailah Edmonds performs classic standards. Peninsula Public Library.

Lawrence village trustees meet at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club at 8 p.m. Go to lwww.villageoflawrence.org for virtual meeting information.

Monday, June 14

Hewlett High School seniors Joshua Tepper and Fallon Zemlyansky received the HewlettWoodmere Business Association awards for outstanding business students for civic service.

Lawrence native and Y.U. basketball’s Gabriel Leifer was selected as the College Sports Information Directors of America Academic All-America

The Atlantic Beach village board of trustees meets at 7:45 p.m. Go to https://www.villageofatlanticbeach. com/ for the Zoom link.

Book Discussion At 3 p.m., Fran Cohen leads a Zoom discussion on Isabel Wilkerson’s landmark books “The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America’s Great Migration” and “ Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent.” Peninsula Public Library.

Gentle Qigong On Mondays, June 14, 21 & 28 at 6 p.m., Paulette Silber leads a personalized, seated Zoom version of 18 Form Qigong focusing on breathing and combining Tai Chi with the healing effect of meditation. Peninsula Public Library.

Tuesday, June 15 Covid Support The Gural JCC’s a weekly Zoom support group offers coping strategies. 9 a.m.

Pre-registration required. Contact Lisa Barnett, (516) 569-6733 x 210, lisa. barnett@guraljcc.org.

Get involved with the Gural JCC Youth Coalition Council. Teens 13 to 17.

Meetings 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., on Zoom.

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Parkinson Support At noon with Cathy Byrne, coping strategies, education and support. Contact Byrne at cathy.byrne@guraljcc.org or (516) 569-6733 x220 for details.

At 2 p.m., Lisa Zimmerman leads a session on upper body yoga and meditation. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library.

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Delasia Graham, of Hewlett, was named to the spring semester dean’s list for Georgia State University. Students must have earned a GPA of at least 3.5 for a minimum of nine semester hours of academic credit.

Ana Murcia, from Inwood, was named to Hudson Valley Community College spring semester’s President’s List. Murcia is part of the Troy school’s teaching assistant program.

Hewlett Bay Park trustees meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14. Call Village Hall at (516) 295-1400 or email villages3@optimum.net for Zoom link.

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By MATTHEW FERREMI mferremi@liherald.com

The Hewlett-Woodmere School District’s Board of Education approved the appointments of three new administrative hires at a special meeting on May 28.

All the new employees will begin on July 1, the beginning of the new school year.

Dr. Mary Bediako has been appointed interim executive director of Human Resources,. Bediako will succeed Dr. Edward Fale, who has been appointed interim superintendent for the Amityville School District. Bediako is currently the interim assistant superintendent for Human Resources in the Roosevelt district.

“I have dedicated my career to human resources management, and am grateful for the opportunity to put my experience to work for Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools,” Bediako said in a statement. “I look forward to meeting and collaborating with my new colleagues to bring about positive change for all employees.”

Dr. Andrew Fund was named the new director of Art and Music. He has worked in the district for the past eight years, providing string lessons and serving as an orchestra teacher for students in grades 4 to 12. He is assuming the role previously held by Walter Lastowski, who retired

after more than 25 years with the district.

“I am honored to be selected to preserve and continue the district’s legacy of excellence in both music and art,” Fund said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with district administration and the outstanding music and art faculty to further expand our visibility, reputation, and educational experiences for our students in the arts.”

Phillip McEneaney has been appointed the director of Health, Safety and Security. Since January, McEneaney has served as the district’s interim director, a position he assumed after the resignation of Frank DeLeo. Before joining HewlettWoodmere, McEneaney was a member of the New York City Police Department for more than 20 years, serving his last two years on the force as the commanding officer of the CompStat Unit.

“I look forward to continuing to serve Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools and putting my years of law enforcement experience to work for this wonderful community,” McEneaney said. “The relationships I have already formed with district administrators and our excellent security staff will allow me to develop additional programs and procedures to maximize safety for all students, staff, and visitors.”

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Coming off the only defeat of his career, finishing fourth as the Kentucky Derby favorite, Essential Quality got redemption last Saturday when he edged past intense pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch for a thrilling 1 1/4-length victory in the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes.

Sent off as the 6-5 betting favorite, Essential Quality triumphed for the sixth time in seven starts and provided trainer Brad Cox and jockey Luis Saez with their first career Triple Crown wins. Owned by Dubai-based Godolphin Stables, the Tapit colt completed the famed 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion” in 2:27.11 and paid $4.60 to win. Preakness winner Rombauer finished a distance third.

“With the Tapit on top we really thought he would get the mile and a half when given the opportunity,” Cox said. “We always thought he had the ability. After the Derby, you just have to see what it takes out of them. It’s a demanding race as well as the Belmont. We were watching him for a week or so. We put our heads together and felt like if we we’re going to keep him in training we might as well run him.”

In the winner’s circle, Godolphin President Jimmy Bell said Essential Quality, who last year won an Eclipse Award as champion 2-year-old, has never run a bad race in his life. “He probably ran as good a race as he’s run in the Derby,” Bell added.

“We all wish sometimes to work out a better trip, but it wasn’t meant to be and that’s horse racing.”

It was an ideal trip for Essential Quality in the eight-horse Belmont, however. He broke clean from the No. 2 post and sat chilly in fifth place as Hot Rod Charlie set a blistering pace just ahead of Rock Your World, going 22.78 seconds in the first quarter and 46.49 for the opening half mile.

“He broke well, but it took four or five strides to get position going into the first turn,” Cox said. “I was a touch shocked. I thought we’d be a little closer on our own.

When we saw the opening quarter, I felt good. And then the 46 he was laying midpack and on the outside.”

Still in a comfortable spot as the hot pace continued through a mile run in 1:37.40, Essential Quality made a strong move coming out of the final turn as Rock Your World backtracked out of contention, setting the stage for a crowd-pleasing twohorse stretch duel.

“Luis did a good job of getting him into position,” Cox said. “Turning for home, we were pretty much on even terms with the leader. Hot Rod Charlie ran a tremendous race to hang around that late after doing most of the dirty work. Our horse really showed his talent and stamina.”

Essential Quality, who earned $800,000 to boost his career bankroll to more than $3.2 million, moved a neck in front of Hot Rod Charlie at the eighth pole and inched

Courtesy NYRA/Adam Coglianese

ESSENTIaL QuaLITY, TOP right, with jockey Luis Saez aboard, overtook Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch to capture the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 11,238 last Saturday.

ESSENTIaL QuaLITY’S cONNEcTIONS, from left, Godolphin Racing President Jimmy Bell, trainer Brad Cox and jockey Luis Saez celebrated in the winner’s circle after capturing the Belmont Stakes.

Courtesy NYRA/Janet Garaguso

further away in the final strides as the 11,238 fans in attendance roared.

“It was a pretty nice trip,” Saez said.

“That’s what I was expecting, we knew there was going to be a lot of speed, so we tried to get a clean break and be right there.

I knew he was going to run his race at the top of the stretch. On the backside, he picked up the bridle and was moving pretty well, so I’m not going to try to take him

back and go inside when he was running pretty well.”

Jockey Flavian Prat, who returned to ride Hot Rod Charlie in the Belmont Stakes after piloting Rombauer to his Preakness win, said: “We had a good race. He was traveling well on the lead and he was really game today. It was a great effort. We had a lot of pressure, but I don’t think it would have mattered today. I’m really proud of

my horse.”

Contested without spectators in 2020 due to the pandemic and shortened to 1 1/8 miles as the first leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont was again held in front of fans (limited to approximately 12-percent capacity) and at its standard distance.

Rounding out the order of finish was Known Agenda, Bourbonic, Rock Your World, Overtook and France Go de Ina.

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JOSEPH EADEROSO MALVERNE Eighth-grade math teacher, Howard T. Herber Middle School

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e started off very apprehensive, and everyone was really nervous about how things would go. I’ve been here for 24 years and I’ve never experienced anything quite like this.

In the Malverne School District, we shifted to remote learning 14 months ago, and last September the middle school allowed students in class every other day. As the year went on, we all settled in and we got into a good routine. We have great technology as far as delivering instruction goes. I was able to deliver the same instruction as if they were in person, and I’m right at the same point in our curriculum as previous years.

We mainly used the program WebEx to meet with students virtually and to help them with math problems. The program was very user-friendly for the most part, but it took time

ELMONT Elementary school teacher, New York City for some of my students to adjust to this style of learning. Some of the students still need the structure of live, in-person school every day.

Making the transition from the classroom to remote learning couldn’t have been done without the help of my colleagues in the math department. I have to give kudos to my administration team in my building and in the district. They supplied the ammunition to make all of this possible. They’ve done a great job in setting us up to provide our students with everything they need to succeed.

I think it’s definitely a new wave into the future. I can’t imagine going back to the old ways of teaching.

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went from one position at the Department of Education for the past eight years to being reassigned back to the classroom. I then became a remote teacher for a kindergarten class.

This was challenging in the sense that I had to learn the platforms that the school used in order to communicate with the children remotely. Another challenge was communicating with the children effectively despite not physically being with them in the same place, but still being with them at the same time.

I quickly had to adapt my vision and communication skills to them, almost instantaneously at times. But because I didn't have that experience before, I was thinking on my feet to make this conducive to the

students’ learning. On top of this, I’m always monitoring their learning outcomes to ensure that I’m reaching the students where they need to be reached.

Learning is not stagnant; it is ever so changing. It is always evolving. It happened, both fortunately and unfortunately, that we had this opportunity. This is what I told my students, that this is an opportunity to begin remote learning. I told my students, some things may seem bleak, but we need to see that there is a good side of it. This was important for our learning.

Learning is never static; it can continue and go on regardless of anything. You just have to find that way to make it grow.

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THEIR FRONT-LINE STORIES IN THEIR OWN WORDS LISA TARIQ

NORTH MASSAPEQUA Director of facilities, Lynbrook School District

s the pandemic first hit, everything that we had to do ended up being changed. Safety obviously was always a high priority, but we took the initiative with extra cleaning protocols. We immediately started increasing the amount of times we cleaned various items. We cleaned areas of high-touch multiple times a day, including water fountains, hand rails, doorknobs and everything else. We went from cleaning bathrooms at night to cleaning them throughout the day.

We also added additional staffing to handle the cleaning, purchased desk shields to protect the children, and we hired additional staff. We stockpiled massive amounts of disinfectant wipes, and we provided each classroom with them and with hand sanitizer and masks. We provided every entrance of the building with sanitizer and wipes to ensure everyone who came into the building

ISLAND PARK Principal, Early Childhood Center, Lawrence was safe. Temperature protocols were also put in place for people coming into the building.

Additionally, we made hallways and staircases one-ways where we could.

To help in a rapidly changing environment, we created a committee to come up with ideas on how to keep everyone safe and brought ideas to the Board of Education. We started putting desks in the gymnasium and cafeteria to maintain six feet of spacing.

We kept going through Covid-19 all while also continuing a $33 million bond project to add 33,000 square feet to the high school. I have to say the facilities, custodial, grounds and maintenance crews stepped up, as did everyone in the secretarial departments and teachers. There was some fear and worry along the way, but everyone came in and handled it professionally.

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The pandemic became a complete deterrent to our world as a whole, and has affected everyone socially, including me. Friends and family that I was able to see at any time, became a fearful and anxious experience. It was the fear of the unknown. Each day when I woke up, I wondered, when we would return to a school-filled building and hear the voices and laughs of our teachers and children?

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Hewlett Harbor incUmbent Trustees Leonard Oppenheimer, left, and Gil Bruh will be challenged by Afrim Pulatani and Domenico Calandrella in Tuesday’s election.

Four candidates run for trustee in Hewlett Harbor continued from front page deliver “value” to village residents.

“In the past year, I came to the conclusion that being part of something where I add value is what’s important to me,” Oppenheimer said. “I need to deliver value, and the day I don’t deliver value is the day I walk away from what I’m doing.”

If re-elected, he said, he wants to keep focusing on improving the village’s security. “We’ve made a big push in creating what we’re calling a virtual gated community,” he said. “We’re working on adding more cameras and license plate readers.

We know that if we can create a secure environment in our neighborhood, it will attract more people to move to the village.”

Before joining the board, Bruh served as the village’s treasurer for a year and a half. He said he started attending board meetings when he moved to the village three years ago. “My involvement picked up from there,” he said. “In particular, I was focused on security and the license plate reader program.”

Bruh, an information technology consultant, added that he hoped to continue to serve on the board because he wants to “plant his roots” in the village. “We were lucky enough to buy our forever home three years ago, and I plan on being here for the future,” he said. “I’m very fortunate to be able to live here now, and I would love to continue to keep the village as beautiful as it is.”

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dates to debate us with the League of Women voters,” Bruh said. “They accepted the debate but declined the League of Women voters to moderate because they wished to seek a neutral party of their choosing. After some hours, they came back and declined the debate altogether, [saying] that it would not be useful to village residents.”

Voting will take place on Tuesday from noon to 9 p.m. in Hewlett Harbor Village Hall, at 49 Pepperidge Road.

Uncontested races

Hewlett Bay Park incumbent Trustees Alex Salomon and Jay Levy are running unopposed for re-election. Levy has been a trustee for over a decade. Salomon previously served as the village’s deputy mayor, and has sat on the board since 2013. Voting is at Hewlett Village Hall, at 30 Piermont Ave., from noon to 9 p.m.

Woodsburgh Mayor Lee Israel and Trustees Alan Hirmes and Jacob Harman are running again, and Village Justice Brian K. Ziegler is up for another fouryear term. All are unopposed. Israel has been mayor since 2013, and is running for his fifth term.

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Steps to a healthier you

f you’re like most men, you probably have a career plan and a retirement plan. And maybe even a plan for starting or providing for your family. But do you have a plan for keeping yourself healthy? While some health issues are beyond your control, there are several ways you can keep your mind and body strong and healthy.

June is Men’s Health Month — a good reminder for men to pay a little more attention to their health than usual. Start your healthy living plan today!

Hang out with friends and family You might think you’re too busy for a boys’ night out or lunch with your mom. But activities like these, which we so missed during the throes of the pandemic, may save your life. Research shows that social ties can help you survive health problems, make you happier, and even prolong your life. One study even found that social bonds can protect your physical health as much as quitting smoking. So, now, with vaccines in place, we can begin to reconnect with family and friends we’ve so sorely missed.

Eat a healthy diet Take-out food may be tasty and easy. And certainly throughout the pandemic, many of us turned to take out frequently, also comfort foods and snacking were a coping mechanism for many.

Now’s the time to get back on track and return to healthier lifestyle. If take-out is still your thing, be smart about the kind of quick food choices you make. Too many fatty foods and sugary drinks increases your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. And you’ll risk packing on the pounds. Instead, work on eating more vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains Break a sweat We all know how important exercise is: it can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colon cancer, and other health problems. It can also keep your weight down and sharpen your judgment. Plus, you will likely sleep better and live longer.

Even the most diligent guys may have been sidetracked during the pandemic. With stay at home orders and just general malaise, along with binge-watching TV, losing focus last year was understandable. But there’s no reason now not to pick up the pace and refocus on your fitness goals. So try to get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity activity every week. Even yard work counts!

Unplug and take a break Small amounts of stress can energize you and sharpen your ability to perform well. But too much stress over time can cause serious physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, digestive problems, sleeplessness, and depression. To de-stress, get some exercise, meet up with friends and at long last take a break from the smart phone and computer screens.

Get the sleep you need It seems like there are never enough hours in the day.

As a result, at least 25 percent of Americans are sleepdeprived. Too little sleep is linked to obesity, accidental

trauma, heart disease, depression, and diabetes. It also puts you at risk of car accidents due to drowsy driving.

Sleeping seven to nine hours per night can improve your work performance, your physical safety and your body’s ability to fight disease.

Check your skin Men don’t usually pay attention to their skin, outside of shaving in the mirror. This June, spend a little time looking for new or unusual growths on your skin and help detect skin cancer in its early stages. Keep the “ABCD” rule in mind and be on the lookout for moles with the following characteristics: √ Asymmetry (one side is bigger than the other) √ Uneven borders (lines around the mole are jagged or uneven) √ Red or uneven color (moles should be one color, generally brown) √ Large diameter (moles shouldn’t be bigger than 6 mm, which is about the size of a pencil eraser) √ Pay attention to any moles that change in appearance, either in size, color or border.

If you have concerns about a mole, contact your provider or a dermatologist.

Lend a hand Studies have found that helping other people can decrease blood pressure, stress levels, and chronic pain. It can also reduce your likelihood of having depression and can even help you live longer. And helping others doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can donate to a fundraising drive, mow a neighbor’s grass or run a race for a charity.

Throughout Covid-19, neighbors — and communities — supported one another in ever greater numbers.

Let’s keep it going.

Limit alcohol Happy hour, hitting the bar and watching the ball game with your pals can be a fun time. But too much alcohol can lead to injuries, cancer, psychological problems, damaged relationships, and high blood pressure. Try to limit alcohol to two drinks — such as a bottle of beer or one and half ounces of hard alcohol—per day if you drink. Health providers recommend drinking even less.

Drink in moderation, if you drink at all. And be sure to always have a designated driver whenever you consume alcohol.

Schedule a doctor’s appointment Research shows that men are less likely to see a doctor than women, putting their health at risk and helping women generally outlive them by at least five years. One of the best ways to maintain your health is to see your provider at least once a year.

During your checkup, your provider will check your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and cholesterol, as well as recommend other screenings based on your age and risk factors. This appointment is also a great time to ask any questions or talk about any concerns you have about your health.

Above photo: Stay on top of your health guys. The sooner you do it the better.

That snooze matters Sleep well, live better It’s well-established that sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. But despite its importance, a troubling percentage of people find themselves regularly deprived of quality sleep.

Though there’s a wide range of causes and types of sleeping problems, expert consensus points to a handful of concrete steps that promote more restful sleep. For many, trying to implement all these strategies can be overwhelming. But remember it’s not all-or-nothing; start with small changes and work your way up toward healthier sleep habits, also known as sleep hygiene.

Create A Sleep-Inducing Bedroom Make your bedroom a place of comfort and relaxation. Though this might seem obvious, it’s often overlooked, contributing to difficulties getting to sleep and sleeping through the night.

Focus on maximizing comfort and minimizing distractions.

Use a high-performance mattress and pillow: A quality mattress is vital to making sure that you are comfortable enough to relax. It also ensures, along with your pillow, that your spine gets proper support to avoid aches and pains.

Choose quality bedding: Your sheets and blankets play a major role in helping your bed feel inviting. Look for bedding that feels comfortable to the touch and that will help maintain a comfortable temperature during the night.

Avoid light disruption: Excess light exposure can throw off your sleep and circadian rhythm. Blackout curtains over your windows or a sleep mask for over your eyes can block light and prevent it from interfering with your rest.

Cultivate peace and quiet: Keeping noise to a minimum is an important part of building a sleeppositive bedroom. If you can’t eliminate nearby sources of noise, consider drowning them out with a fan or white noise machine. Earplugs or headphones are another option to stop abrasive sounds from bothering you when you want to sleep.

Find an agreeable temperature:

You don’t want your bedroom temperature to be a distraction by feeling too hot or too cold. The ideal temperature can vary, but most research supports sleeping in a cooler room that is around 65 degrees.

Optimize Your Sleep Schedule Taking control of your daily sleep schedule is a powerful step toward getting better sleep. : Set a fixed wake-up time: It’s close to impossible for your body to get accustomed to a healthy sleep routine if you’re constantly waking up at different times. Pick a wake-up time and stick with it, even on weekends or other days when you would otherwise be tempted to sleep in.

Budget time for sleep: If you want to make sure that you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, then you need to build that time into your schedule.

Considering your fixed wake-up time, work backwards and identify a target bedtime. Whenever possible, give yourself extra time before bed to wind down and get ready for sleep.

Be careful with naps: To sleep better at night, it’s important to use caution with naps. If you nap for too long or too late in the day, it can throw off your sleep schedule and make it harder to get to sleep when you want to. The best time to nap is shortly after lunch in the early afternoon, and the best nap length is around 20 minutes.

Adjust your schedule gradually: When you need to change your sleep schedule, it’s best to make adjustments little-by-little and over time with a maximum difference of one to two hours per night6. This allows your body to get used to the changes so that following your new schedule is more sustainable.

Craft pre-bed routine: If you’ve a hard time falling asleep, it’s natural to think that the problem starts when you lie down in bed. In reality, though, the lead-up to bedtime plays a crucial role in preparing you to fall asleep quickly and effortlessly.

Above photo: A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet.

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Incisionless surgery addresses enlarged prostate in men with frequent urination

Reluctant to even consider very day for 15 years, surgery, Dr. Funk relied on Wantagh dentist Dr. Arnold prescription therapies to Funk, 70, battled the urge manage and treat his BPH, and the frequent need to urinate. which worked “to a degree,” he “I was always looking for a says. However, exasperated by bathroom and waking up three or the impact of BPH on his quality four times during the night,” said of life, in the fall of 2020 he the grandfather of three. “In fact, I took the advice of his urologist, joked that I was always the first Dr. Stanley Ring, to consult with one in the bathroom and the last Dr. Michael Herman, Director of one out.”

Urology at Mount Sinai South The symptoms were the result Nassau. of an enlarged prostate, or benign Dr. Herman recommended prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which Aquablation, an incisionless generally affects men 50 and Aquablation is one of the surgery that combines the older. In the United States, there state-of-the-art surgical precision of a heat-free waterjet are over 12 million men under a techniques that Dr. Herman uses and robotic surgical technology doctor’s care for BPH, of whom to treat non-cancerous and to remove enlarged prostate two million are looking for cancerous prostate conditions. tissue. In clinical studies, men alternative treatment options. who had Aquablation had a very low rate of BPH is caused when noncancerous cells of the irreversible complications, such as incontinence, prostate divide to make more cells, forming a mass ejaculatory dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction. “I that restricts flow in the urinary tract. If left thought I should give it a try,” said Dr. Funk. “It untreated, BPH has the potential to lead to serious seemed to be better than other methods.” complications, ranging from urinary tract infections Dr. Funk had the procedure in November 2020 and stones in the bladder or kidney to urinary and, one week later, the sensation and sudden urge retention and kidney damage.

to urinate were gone. Today, he wakes up perhaps once a night and can go five to six hours without needing to use the restroom. “I absolutely would recommend this procedure,” says Dr. Funk. “It’s lifechanging.”

“Aquablation is a potentially life-transforming treatment for the thousands of men on Long Island and in New York City coping with the inconvenient, disruptive, and uncomfortable symptoms of an enlarged prostate,” said Dr. Herman. “Like Dr. Funk, patients eligible for Aquablation have been pleased with the results.”

Aquablation is just one of the potentially lifechanging state-of-the-art surgical techniques that Dr. Herman and Mount Sinai South Nassau Prostate Health use to treat non-cancerous and cancerous conditions in the prostate and urinary tract. Dr. Herman and the program’s surgeons also specialize in robotically assisted or laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, radiosurgery, brachytherapy, cryotherapy, and active surveillance. The program also provides comprehensive education and counseling for patients and their primary physicians in prostate health.

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Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the loss of memory, difficulty with cognitive tasks, and the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain. These mysterious plaques are speculated to choke the brain of its memory and ability to properly function.

This recent report found that by slowly reducing the levels of certain enzymes (BACE1) in these mice that they can either prevent or reverse the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain. Many scientists conjecture that removing, or preventing amyloid plaques is the key to an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s.

While this research is important in helping scientist crack the Alzheimer’s code, we must proceed with caution. Despite the pharmaceutical companies spending Billions of dollars, not a single drug has been FDA approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. Thus, prevention is the

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Cardio Workouts Versus Weights Is your goal to lose body fat or simply gain muscle? Or is it a combination of both? If you

want to lose the extra weight, then cardio workouts are the thing for you. If it is big muscles that you are after, then add weights training to your weekly routine.

If you want to drop the weight and achieve better muscle definition, then your weekly program should include cardio workouts plus weight training.

The best types of cardio workouts for fat loss include ‘weight bearing’ exercise like fast walking, jogging, aerobics, football, soccer, tennis, squash, snow skiing and so on. Weight supported exercise like swimming and cycling are less effective in shifting unwanted fat stores.

For a safe and effective weight training program see a gym instructor or a personal trainer rather thandesigning your own. They can tailor a weights program to your needs and provide instruction on how to handle the weights correctly without injuring yourself.

Flatten The Spare Tire Carrying a spare tire (excess fat) around your middle is a burden on one of our most important internal organs — the heart. So, if you get rid of the bulge, you’ll be happy and your ticker will be over the moon too!

Try these strategies to deflate the spare tire.

Clock up some ‘incidental activity’ time.

This includes things like walking around the office, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and yard work. The more incidental activity you do, the more calories you will burn during the day. Remember — every little bit counts!

Block out some ‘me’ time. Make a one-hour appointment with yourself, three to four times a

week. And consider this appointment as important as any other work-related appointment or meeting. It’s important not to let other things override your exercise time.

Think Beyond The Gym We learned during the pandemic that there are

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Throwing a frisbee to your kids in the park or taking the dog for a walk or jog counts as physical activity. So if the gym is not your scene, try and think of what you really like doing and just do it.

The most important thing is to move your body, get the heart pumping and have fun while doing it.

Find an exercise buddy. An exercise buddy can help you get motivated and keep motivated.

You will both benefit from the partnership.

Make a schedule that works for you.

You’ve probably heard that it’s best to exercise in the morning to kick-start your metabolism for the day and help you sleep at night. You may have also read that your workout will be more productive if it’s done between 4 and 6 p.m. when your body temperature is highest.

The most important thing about your workout schedule is that it fits you. If you’re not a morning person, a workout plan that requires you to get up two hours early every day may not last. The same goes if you’re consistently “running on empty” after work — force yourself into an evening workout regimen and you’ll likely throw in the towel before long.

Find a time that works for you, whether in the morning, during your lunch break or in the evening, and stick with it.

Above photo: You’re ready to work out. Whether you let your workout routine lapse during the Covid-19 crisis or just recently gave up the recliner and set aside the bowl of chips to pursue a healthier lifestyle, take the one body you’ve been given and make it look and work its best.

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After a long bout of ‘couch potato Olympics’, brought on for many by the pandemic, getting started — or restarted with your fitness regimen can be a battle. The best place to begin is to look at all the positives of getting active and staying active: √ It burns body fat and helps to deflate the old spare tire around your waistline. √ It’s a natural stress buster. √ It helps to control your blood cholesterol. It reduces the ‘bad’ cholesterol while √ Increasing the ‘good’ cholesterol in your blood. √ It gives your heart a good workout, helping to keep it pumping strong. √ It increases certain chemicals in the brain that make you feel good. √ It increases muscle mass. √ It reduces the risk of developing some diseases and can add years to your life. √ It can assist in boosting your self-esteem, via a better body image. √ It helps to keep your bowel habits regular. √ It gives you the opportunity to meet new friends. √ It helps you to sleep better — so you’ll feel more refreshed and lively throughout the day. √ It’s great for your bones — helping to keep them strong. √ It can help to maintain strength, stamina, flexibility and a high metabolism — all things that we tend to lose with age.

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Yoga can improve stamina. Numerous studies have indicated the positive effects yoga can have on muscle endurance.

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, have found that the regular practice of Hatha yoga provided a significant boost to chest and abdominal strength and endurance.

Such improved stamina can have a trickledown effect on men who practice yoga and also adhere to strength training regimens and/ or participate in competitive sports.

Yoga can help men maintain a healthy weight. The Harvard Medical School notes that researchers discovered that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years gained less weight during middle adulthood than those who did not. That might be linked to additional research that found people who practiced yoga were more mindful eaters than those who did not, making them less likely to overeat, eat when sad or stressed or eat in response to certain cues, including the smell of food.

Fewer men than women may practice yoga, but that does not mean men cannot benefit just as much from this ancient practice.

Above photo: Sometimes in yoga’s recent history, a gender shift occurred. Yoga, which traditionally had been practiced only by men, began to be dominated by women. Today, an average yoga class will have more female than male students. However, don’t dismiss it.

The real results of regular yoga practice are quite practical, and you don’t need any special equipment — just a few square feet of space and a mat.

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The popularity of yoga has grown considerably in the 21st century. But while women have embraced yoga en masse, men have been more hesitant to do so.

Although in the past few years, more men have decided to give it a try, anyone who has recently visited a yoga studio can attest that the participants in many classes remain overwhelmingly female.

That’s unfortunate for men, who can benefit from practicing yoga in myriad ways.

The misconception is that yoga is a lighter form of fitness training, better suited to women, may cause some men to miss out on the health benefits. One reason for this misconception is that yoga has become associated with flexibility rather than strength.

However, evidence shows that the mind-body practice can also be very effective in increasing overall strength and building muscle, making it a valuable part of any man’s fitness routine.

Yoga can protect against muscle imbalances. Yoga requires various muscle groups to work together to perform certain exercises.

This can reduce the risk of muscle imbalances that can develop when men design workout routines that target specific muscle groups.

Yoga can improve flexibility. When performed correctly, various yoga exercises improve flexibility. For example, the big toe pose can help men and women lengthen and strengthen their hamstrings, while the downward facing dog pose stretches various areas of the body, including the shoulders, calves and arches. Yoga is not the only way for men to improve their flexibility, but it can be an effective supplement to exercise routines for men

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swimming and kayaking in the lake, trampolines, and more. The night was spent enjoying a hilarious improv show and videos. The trip concluded with a day of rides and attractions at Hershey Park.

The senior trip was a wonderful bonding experience for the graduating class and an opportunity to celebrate their completion of high school. We attended an enjoyable senior dinner on June 8, with graduation on June 9.

We are proud and grateful to the entire HAFTR community who each did their part to ensure that school could safely remain open the entire year. Kudos to all for their hard work and efforts.

As we say farewell to the 2020-2021 academic school year, I will always fondly remember our time together. Our friendships, achievements, kindness, and curiosity are what exemplify us. I am proud to be part of HAFTR’s graduating class of 2021.

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The senior seminar presentations provided seniors with invaluable skills, knowledge and values that will enable them to be lifelong learners and engaged, responsible citizens guided by Torah values.

Senior events continued astour with a three-day, fun-filled trip based in Camp Lavi on May 25. An evening of glow-in-thedark “Capture the Flag” and bonfire with singing and s’mores followed an afternoon of whitewater rafting. The next day, students were given the opportunity to explore camp and choose from a wide variety of activities including sports,

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likely face on campus. Charlotte Korchak from Stand With Us informed students on common misinformation on the ArabIsraeli conflict, and armed them with practical strategies to confront Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions initiatives and anti-Israel sentiment on campus.

Estie Rose, a genetic counselor for JScreen, described the genetic diseases commonly present in the Jewish community and emphasized the importance of being tested.

Another presentation featured a panel on healthy choices, which focused on addictions and recovery. Moshe Cohen, a social worker with The Safe Foundation, described how occasional substance use ordana intended to “enhance” the mundane can rapidly lead to dependence. Representatives from Shalom Task Force educated students on the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships and preventing abuse.

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To my fellow seniors, since our whitewater rafting debut, we sure did make a “splash” at HAFTR High School. Once we navigated our new environment and class schedules, we quickly began to take advantage of opportunities offered — athletic, academic, artistic — and we excelled and became leaders. We made wonderful memories, overcame challenges and made our time at HAFTR something to cherish.

And as we now prepare to graduate and move on to the next chapter of our lives, it is bittersweet to know that our high school experience is coming to an end.

But we are not done yet. Senior seminar week offered students the opportunity to hear from professionals on a wide variety of issues they will encounter after leaving high school. Rabbi Shalom Axelrod of the Young Israel of Woodmere and Shira Boshnack, a HAFTR alumna, discussed how the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Learning Initiative on Campus helps facilitate Orthodox college students’ observance and commitment by providing learning opportunities, a rabbinic couple and Jewish community on campus, and other programming.

Seniors also gained the tools needed to combat the anti-Israel rhetoric they will

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applying a variety of experiments, Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway Early Childhood students learned about the five senses.

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126299 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 June 23, 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: “ Reisman, 153 Harborview N - Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, the minimum side yard setback for a lot in Residential District B is 15 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, the minimum aggregate side yard setback for a lot

in Residential District B is 30 ft. Section 212-16.D (1) of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a lot in Residential District B is 30 ft. Section 212-47.C of the Village Code states, the minimum side yard setback for pool equipment in Residential District B is 15 ft. “ Goldstein, 6 Keewaydin Rd - 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. “ Lazar, 405 Mistletoe Way - Section 212-12.1 Schedule of Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 20,350.6 sq ft. in area is 6,794 SF. “ Cukier, 160 Wildacre Ave - Section 212-12.1 Schedule Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 13,984.47 sq ft in area is 5,235.44 SF. Section 212-48.B of the Village Code states, the minimum rear yard setback for a pool and pool equipment is 20 ft.

Section 212-48.C of the Code of the Village of Lawrence states, in Residence District B, the minimum side yard setback for a pool and pool equipment is 15 ft. “ Feldman, 120 Harborview E - Section 212-12.1 Schedule of Dimensional Regulations states, the maximum surface coverage for a lot size of 12,600 sq ft. in area is 4,841 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 Residential District B is 15 ft.

The order in which the listed applications are heard shall be determined the night of the meeting.

The application(s) and accompanying exhibit(s)

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF VILLAGE ELECTION PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Section 15-104(3)(c) and 4 of the Election Law, notice is hereby given that the Village of Hewlett Harbor shall hold the Annual Village Election for the designated Village offices on Election Day, Tuesday, June 15, 2021 between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. at Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557.

The offices and terms to be filled at such election are as follows: For Trustee - Two (2) years Leonard Oppenheimer 393 Heather Lane Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557 Residents Party For Trustee - Two (2) years Gil E. Bruh 1308 Auerbach Ave. Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557 Residents Party For Trustee- Two (2) years Domenico Calandrella 265 Bayberry Drive Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557 For A Better Hewlett Harbor Party For Trustee- Two (2) years Afrim Pulatani 319 Pepperidge Road Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557 For A Better Hewlett Harbor Party

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS FOR VILLAGE ELECTION VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the general election of the Village of Lawrence will be held on June 15, 2021, at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence, New York.

Polls will open at 7 a.m., and remain open continuously thereafter until 9 p.m., at which time they will close.

The offices and terms to be filled at such election are as follows: Two (2) Trustees, for terms of two (2) years each The following are the names and addresses of the persons who have been duly nominated in accordance with the provisions of the Election Law: Trustee, for a term of two (2) years: Michael A. Fragin, 41 Stevens Place, Lawrence, NY 11559 Trustee, for a term of two (2) years: Jeffrey Landy, 15 Weston Place, Lawrence, NY 11559

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Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway Early Childhood students learned about the five senses – hearing, seeing, smelling, tasting and touching – through the body’s ears, eyes, nose, tongue and hands, throughout the last week in May. For taste, each child was given a plate with a bit of salt and a bit of sugar. After examining both, the students realized they look exactly alike and do not smell so the only way to tell the difference is to use their tongues. After a vote, most of the children liked the taste of sugar more than salt. Chocolate chip cookies were baked and it was decided the aroma was “just amazing.”

The children learned about touch by handling a variety of items with different textures – cotton balls for soft, a wooden block for hard, the abrasive side of a

sponge for scratchy, Play-Doh for squishy and a cupcake wrapper for bumpy – that were inside the “Magic Touch Box.” Using the sense of sight, the children went on a walk outside to view all the world’s colors. The students then closed their yes to focus on hearing the sounds around them. They heard birds chirping, children playing, vehicles driving by and airplanes flying overhead.

In the classroom, the kids played musical instruments such as bells, maracas, shakers, tambourines and triangles. They also sang and played loudly, then softly. A discussion revolved around the sounds that were made and whether the children like them or not.\ –Jeffrey Bessen

No dodging charity at The Brandeis School The Brandeis Middle School Student Council raised more than $200 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation at their Dodgeball Tournament in memory of Sean Riley, a graduate of The Brandeis School in Lawrence.

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Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps fulfill the wishes of children with a critical illness between 2 ½ to 18years-old. A wish is always granted to a child between these ages no matter what.

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More than $200 was raised for the Make-a-Wish Foundation through the Brandeis Middle School Student Council’s Dodgeball Tournament in memory of Brandeis graduate Sean Riley.

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Near All. SD#14 ....................................................................................................$725,000 EaST ROCKaWay NEW EXCLUSIVE! 3 BR, 2.5 Bth Split on Over 1/2 Acre Parklike Property in Waverly Park Area. Updtd EIK, Den/Fpl/Vaulted Ceiling, FDR & Mstr Ste/Updtd Bth & Sitting Rm. 2 Car Gar. SD#20 .......................................................................................$1,199,000

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Q. We’re buying a house with multiple issues, from a deck to a pool shed, and we think there are changes inside, like the garage was made into a family room. The owner is selling “as is,” and the real estate agents for both sides say it’s really not a big deal. Is it a big deal, and what should we look for? If the deal falls through, at least we need to know if there are issues we need to look for on the next one. Our attorAsk The ney seemed to agree with Architect the real estate people, by the way.

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A. If you define “big deal” as having things to do, then, yes, there are things to do, and expenses to go along with each item. It will take months and several thousand dollars to rectify the permit onte eeper and final inspections leading to certifications.

The people advising you each have a different intent than you do.

Consider that the outside items each have issues that range from zoning to construction correctness in order to pass for permits and for final certifications. For example, the municipality has regulations on the size of a shed, the area of the lot that all sheds and decks can cover and how close the pool, shed or deck can be to a property line. In each municipality there are several zones designated for different kinds of uses and sizes of properties.

There will be a difference between types of properties based on width and street front length, the allowable area you can cover and heights.

A zoning variance request, which is a request to “vary” from ordinances if the deck or shed is not compliant, adds considerably to the time it takes to get a permit, possibly several months. Building permits aren’t instantaneous, and can take one to two months in smaller villages and three to four months in larger towns — if the volume of applications coming into the building department is lower.

In a bustling economy, it can take much longer, and the time in a building department should be added to the zoning variance time.

Many people make the mistake of lumping the two time frames together in the hope of convincing themselves that this is no big deal. The deck, pool shed and garage conversion to living space all have very specific requirements under state building code. The general public assumes that codes for construction are local ordinances, but they aren’t.

Construction regulations are based on the International Building Code, used by the majority of states.

To get more specific, when I’m asked to look at conditions that may arise before a sale is complete, I see that about 90 percent of just the decks I look at do not comply with proper foundations or connectors from each wood part to the next, and beam spans are undersized for the allowable-size lumber, based on structural capability, even if they seem fine. I hope this helps with making things less of a big deal. Good luck!

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Selection criteria will be based on knowledge of surveillance and security, adherence to work schedule, prior experience, references, and cost. Specifications and bid requirements can be obtained by contacting us at secbid516@gmail.com All interested firms will be required to sign for the proposal documents and provide primary contact, telephone, fax and email address.

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must confess that I’m an old-fashioned guy who honors certain customs. I hold doors open for women and people with packages. I put my hand over my heart when they play “God Bless America” at a baseball game. I greet the staff at my law firm every time I walk in the door. And I have never missed an opportunity to vote in any election, major or minor.

Which brings me to the discussion about the voting system that’s going to be used in the New York City mayoral primaries JERRY on June 22. For the first time in the KREMER city’s history, voters will be asked to participate in a process known as “ranked-choice voting.” Long Islanders might think that what goes on in the city is none of their business, but I learned during my service in Albany that when New York City sneezes, Long Island catches a cold.

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In ranked-choice voting, you can rank the candidates in your order of preference, instead of choosing just one. You get to rank five candidates. If any candidate receives 50 percent or more of the first-choice votes, he or she will be declared the winner. If no candidate earns 50 percent, the counting will continue in rounds. Your first-choice vote will be skipped over to your second choice, and your other votes will be counted until there are just two candidates left, and the one who gets the most remaining votes is the winner.

According to the brochure provided by the New York City Board of Elections, you must carefully follow its rules.

Can you vote for just one candidate? Yes, but then your vote means nothing in the next round. Can you vote for your favorite candidate more than once? No; you can’t give the candidate you like best multiple votes. Can you declare all of your picks first choices? No. If you do that, your ballot won’t be counted at all. The

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Board of Elections is assuming that all primary voters will read its multi-lingual brochure and have no problem participating in the system.

When will the final vote tally be released? It will probably take several weeks, because absentee and military ballots must be counted as well. That’s the system, according to the board.

There’s no doubt that there will be mass confusion on Primary Day. If you wait to vote on June 22, the lines will be long, and voters will be agitating over how to cast valid ballots.

The Board of Elections did a terrible job in last year’s presidential election, so there is reason for worry.

How did New York City get into this mess? The 2019 election took place during a very quiet voting year. There were no serious contests, and the vast majority of voters stayed home. The Working Families Party and progressive groups decided it was the year to get voters to approve ranked-choice voting. With a small turn-

here’s no doubt that there will be mass confusion on Primary Day in the city.

out, the new system was approved by over 70 percent of voters.

Supporters of the system will tell you that Alaska and Maine use it for local elections. Some 20 cities around the country also use it. Their officials will tell you that it’s a great way to get more choices on the ballot in any year, especially a year with a mayoral election, when the turnout is large. The New York City election is a test case for the progressive groups who hope to make this a statewide system.

As we approach Primary Day, there are a trio of candidates who are leading the field. One of them could emerge as the winner depending on how the election is conducted. As I said, I like the oldfashioned way. A slate of candidates, and the one who gets 51 per cent is the winner. So let’s hope that whoever wins is someone who is highly capable and knows how to take on a very difficult job.

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column?

JKremer@liherald.com.

Are we immune to Texas-style xenophobia?

here is a trifecta of trouble deep in the heart of Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas legislature and the Texas Board of Education.

Last week they joined forces to launch a number of conservative initiatives that could be heading to a community near you soon. My concern is that these initiatives are seeded with a brand of xenophobia and racism that is spreading nationwide.

This is a cautionary tale, because what happens in Texas doesn’t stay in RANDI Texas. I wrote KREISS about this over a decade ago, when the state used its massive buying power (it has some five million schoolchildren) to influence how the nation’s history books would be written. At the time, the Texas school board consulted no historians, sociologists or economists before creating more than 100 amendments to the social studies curriculum.

It decided, unilaterally, to focus more on the military, Christian values, modern Republican office holders and American enterprise (while banning the word “capitalism”). Specifically, it chose to note the

contributions of George Wallace, Lester Maddox and Phyllis Schlafly. Texas could do that because it was buying more social studies books than any other state, and the publishers of those books were willing to consider alternative facts.

In January, The New York Times analyzed the most widely used textbooks in Texas and California, the most populous state. Dana Goldstein reported that while social studies books generally covered the same history, the content “diverges in ways that reflect the nation’s deepest partisan divides.” She said there were hundreds of differences between the Texas version of the textbooks and the California version, some subtle, others “extensive.” That’s crazy.

Last week the Texas legislature passed the most restrictive anti-choice law in the land, making abortions illegal any time after a heartbeat is detected, which could be just six weeks after conception, before most women know they are pregnant.

But Texans will be Texans: Paxton Smith, 18, surprised an audience of family and friends at her commencement at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas when she offered a passionate support of a woman’s right to abortion. Her talk went viral after she ditched her “vetted”

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graduation speech and said what she really wanted to say.

Last week, Texas also took aim at “critical race theory,” the concept that racism is systemic, not just a collection of individual prejudices. Critical race theory, as I read it, urges educators to help students see how racism in America has affected education, law, entertainment — in fact, every facet of our national life.

The concept has ignited cultural wildfires. People are reacting — not thinking, not listening, just pulling hot-button words like “reparations” out of the air.

Part of the problem is the actual language of the initiative. Critical race theory is not an easily accessible term. But it suggests finding common ground and creating equal opportunity and acceptance where there has been bias. It suggests it isn’t enough to right the historical wrongs; the wrongs must be acknowledged.

Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demanded that the state Board of Education kill this race initiative. “If we have to play whack-a-mole all over this state, stopping this critical race theory, we will do it,” he said.

I see this as a teachable moment for those of us not fully aware of the toxic

here are too many differences in history texbooks in Texas and California.

effects of racism manifested during our lifetime. I don’t think I completely understand critical race theory, but I do understand that it will shine a light in some dark corners of American history.

America’s story is threaded with racial bias. Does anyone seriously question that we would move forward more effectively if we all move together? Does Texas really think it can suppress its nonwhite majority in coming elections?

Activism begins at the school board.

Whether or not Texas-style conservatism heads our way, whether or not our local districts bring critical race theory into the curriculum, serving on a school board keeps us informed and offers a platform for our views.

South Africa confronted apartheid.

Germany acknowledged the Holocaust.

We Americans have a tragic history of racism that began with slavery and has never ended. We cannot be afraid to look at our own past.

I recently came across a photo from the 1940s of a young boy of 8 or 9 drinking from a “colored” water fountain in North Carolina. That is the definition of systemic racism, and proof that racial bias and the American legal system have been intertwined during our ongoing fight for equality in the United States.

Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Bruh joined the board in February, replacing former trustee Jonathan Polakoff, who stepped down. Bruh has been on the board for just four months, but he had been the village’s treasurer for a year and a half. When he moved to the village three years ago, he got involved immediately by attending board meetings, and with his background in financial technology, he played a part in installing license plate readers and security cameras in the village.

Bruh lives in the village with his wife and son, who is nearly 4. He said he wants

to “plant his roots” and be in Hewlett Harbor for the foreseeable future. He is more than deserving of his first full term on the board.

It is disappointing that Pulatani and Calandrella did not return a request for interviews from the Herald. That is unfortunate. Candidates should take the responsibility to speak about their candidacies, their reasons for running and their ideas on the issues.

We urge Hewlett Harbor voters to cast their ballots for Bruh and Oppenheimer next Tuesday.

Exercise your voting muscle

he uncontested June 15 village elections in Atlantic Beach, Hewlett Bay Park, Hewlett Neck, Lawrence and Woodsburgh will not have the spiraling drama of last year’s presidential election, but what the municipalities’ ballot counting will lack in spectacle, there remains the nuts and bolts of our democracy: voting.

In Atlantic Beach, Trustee Patricia Beaumont (appointed in December to replace Danae Muddiman) and longtime board member Andrew Rubin, along with Village Justice Michael Myseron, are running unopposed.

Trustees Jay Levy and Alex Salomon in Hewlett Bay Park, Kenneth Frenkel and Michael Levine in Hewlett Neck, Michael

Fragin and Jeff Landy (appointed last year to succeed Daniel Goldstein) in Lawrence and Mayor Lee Israel, Trustees Jacob Harman and Allen Hirmes, and Village Justice Brian Ziegler are all running unchallenged. All trustee terms are two years, and the village justice term is four years.

Unchallenged races should not translate into a lack of voting. The candidates deserve their constituents’ votes. They decided to volunteer their time to help the villages they live in provide needed services that improve residents’ quality of life, and as we have seen, these elected officials must be prepared to navigate emergencies, from hurricanes and power outages to snow removal.

In governing a village, these officials must maneuver through a thicket of larger governmental entities, at the town, county, state and federal levels, to help ensure that their constituents are safe and secure. It is no easy feat.

Because they are questioned and occasionally viewed as either moving too slow or having made unpopular decisions, few people are willing to risk having their reputations potentially tarnished or decisions second-guessed by running for public office.

So, on this Tuesday, take the time to be involved in the democratic process by exercising your electoral muscle and voting. It is a sign of respect.

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e applaud when new businesses open in our community, providing jobs, muchneeded tax revenue and convenience to our residents. However, while working to attract these companies, we cannot neglect to ask whether we can support the additional burdens placed on our infrastructure.

The new Amazon warehouse now rising on Rockaway Boulevard, on the NasHoward sau-Queens borkopeL der, will, when operational, add a significant amount of new traffic to an already immensely overburdened roadway, which serves as the only real evacuation route from the Five Towns, Far Rockaway and denise the Long BeachAtlantic Beach Ford area, housing many tens of thou-

sands of people.

Rockaway Boulevard already carries many multiples of the volume of traffic it was designed for many years ago. Several times a day most days, traffic is backed up in both directions, usually causing severe delays for motorists. We have seen southbound traffic backed up all the way to the Southern State Parkway, a distance of about seven miles. Northbound, we have seen a good part of the Five Towns area snarled in traffic for hours. Ambulances, police and other first responders face a hopeless task when they need to traverse the area. Emergency evacuation, should it be needed, is virtually impossible.

To be clear, this is not a call for Amazon’s warehouse plan to be blocked. Rather, we should welcome and support it properly. And the solution is readily available, requiring only the attention and action by our state and federal officials, who have ignored this critical situation for years, endangering the lives and welfare of the affected areas.

The answer to this critical problem is to get vehicles traveling between the affected areas and Queens and Manhattan

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t is time for our community to stand up and declare that we are not secondclass citizens.

Letters State keeps pushing on vaccinations To the Editor: New York state’s “Vax and Scratch” program, which provides free state lottery scratchoff tickets to those 18 and over, with a grand prize of $5 million, extended into this week at 10 state mass-vaccination sites. The participating sites will be open through Friday, June 11. The program will not impact education funding.

A robust vaccination program is a vital cor nerstone of New York’s ef for ts to rebuild our economy, and the state is implementing creative strategies to convince residents and families to get vaccinated for Covid-19.

This potential $5 million grand prize for getting vaccinated is the latest salvo in our campaign to persuade New Yorkers to take the shot, and we’re extending it t o g ive eve n m o re p e o p l e a chance at a winning ticket.

Second prize is $50,000, and third prize is $20,000.

The ticket, which is sold by retailers across the state for $20,

off the commercial strip running from Burnside Avenue, on the south end, to Brookville Boulevard, on the north. It would also be good to bypass the area in Queens where the motor vehicle bureau is located. The issue was known, and a solution envisioned, before most of us were born.

A highway (State Route 878, also known as the Nassau Expressway) connecting the Belt Parkway to the Atlantic Beach Bridge was planned as early as 1945. It’s not necessary to recite the complete unhappy series of delays and government (mostly New York state) failures affecting the proposed highway. This is well documented and available online. Suffice it to say that although the complete right of way was acquired by New York state in the 1950s and 1960s, only the western section of the expressway, in Queens, ending at Kennedy Airport, and a scaled-down southern section, in Nassau County, were ever built, leaving the entire portion alongside the airport, and along the busy commercial area between Brookville Boulevard in Queens and Peninsula Boulevard in Nassau County, unbuilt. This unbuilt section accounts for the traffic issues.

We have been calling for years for New York state to complete the Nassau Expressway. Instead, Gov. Andrew Cuomo provided a Band-Aid that never helped.

They rebuilt a half-mile-long section of the existing roadway, between Burnside Avenue in Lawrence and Rockaway Boulevard, at the astonishing cost of more than $100 million. While this did alleviate flooding that happened a few times a year, it did nothing to fix the real problem.

We wrote to U.S. Senators Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, as well as Reps. Kathleen Rice and Gregory Meeks, on April 6, recognizing the imminence of a large infrastructure program and asking that this community be remembered and the Nassau Expressway finally built. To date, we have not had the courtesy of a reply.

It is time for our community to stand up and declare that we are not secondclass citizens, and deserve to finally have our needs recognized and addressed by our elected representatives. If you agree, please join us, and sign our online petition at: www.nassaucountyny.gov/ld7.

Howard Kopel, a Republican, is the presiding officer of the Nassau County Legislator. Denise Ford, also a Republican, is a legislator.

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Beginning April 29, all state mass-vaccination sites opened for walk-in appointments, a continuation of efforts to make it easier for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments and eliminate other barriers for vaccinations for eligible New Yorkers.

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