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School election results Hewlett-Woodmere school board winners: paul Critti, Cheryl may, 3,380 votes lawrence school board winners: Asher mansdorf, 4,272 votes murray Forman, 4,215 votes

paul Critti

H-W $126.8 million budget 2,774 “yes” votes 2,021 “no” votes lawrence $102.49 million budget 3,906 “yes” votes, 1,461 “no” votes

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FUtUrE dEVElopmENt oF the Woodmere Club could be altered by the creation of a proposed Coastal Conservation District.

Hearing set on new zoning

H-W capital projects proposition passes. lawrence propositions pass.

H-W library $6.6 million budget 3,201 “yes” votes, 1,572 “no” votes

Aim is to curb Woodmere Club development

peninsula public library $3.11 million budget

By JEFFrEY BESSEN

4,052 “yes” votes, 1,316 “no” votes

jbessen@liherald.com

Circle June 23 on the calendar, and not just for the congressional primary. Next Tuesday there will be a public hearing in Hempstead Town Hall, and online, on a proposed Coastal Conservation District that, if approved, would have a substantial impact on the planned Woodmere Club development.

The district would be creat-

ed by an inter municipal agreement between the town and the villages of Lawrence and Woodsburgh, with the aim of enhancing and maintain the nearby coastal area’s natural resources. Woodmere, where a majority of the development could occur, is a hamlet within the town’s jurisdiction.

If approved, the new zoning district would divide the 118-acre Woodmere Club property into three “subdistricts.”

An 83.3-acre parcel, or 70 percent of the site, would be designated an open space/recreation subdistrict. There would also be a single-family residential subdistrict of 29.4 acres, or 24 percent of the property, and a 5.7-acre clubhouse/hospitality subdistrict accounting for 5 percent of the land.

“I think this proposal is going to allow us to work with the developers in order to make Continued on page 11

Cheryl may

HWpl trustee leslie Eisenberg re-elected; ppl trustee Audrian Gray re-elected.

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Grosz vs. Tuman in the 4th C.D. primary race ngrant@liherald.com

Republicans Cindy Grosz and Douglas Tuman are going head-to-head in the 4th Congressional District primary race.

The Herald asked Grosz and Tuman questions focusing on issues vital to the residents of the 4th C.D., which encompasses several suburban communities in southern and central Nassau County.

tuman: I believe the key is communica-

Herald: What issue or concern is at the top of your list for the 4th C.D.?

Grosz: I want make New York’s 4th Con-

gressional District great again. Today, many residents of the 4th C.D. live in fear.

Fear of violence and threats, fear of paying bills and not having a job, fear of possible illness and fear of losing a comfortable, suburban lifestyle. Congresswoman Kathleen Rice votes more than 70 percent with progressive Democrats and it has been a long while since she actually introduced legislation that has been passed into law. She has done nothing to alleviate the stresses and costs that have built under her term in office.

I remember when the Nassau County Republicans were leaders within the country. Now, because of the Democrat representation, or more accurately, the lack of representation of Rice, we have no clout in Washington, D.C. today. Rice supports the failed bail and discovery reform that is putting criminals back on our streets and creates an environment ripe for the criminal element and gangs. Rice’s response to the horrific killing of George Floyd was not to call out Antifa and the rioting and looting that not only diminished the message of those protesting the killing, thus encouraged the protesters to spread throughout the country in an angry and violent manner. Hopefully, we have seen a calming in the protests.

tuman: When I originally set out to run

for congress, my top issue was to improve the districts infrastructure. Most of the 4th C.D. resides within the Town of Hempstead. As the commissioner of engineering for the Town of Hempstead, I have managed a capital construction budget of $25-$40 million per year while also managing $60 million of The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery funded projects.

I have used innovative technology to analyze and organize the Town’s infrastructure issues, which has allowed me to implement infrastructure improvements throughout the Town more efficiently and fairly. As a congressman, I would use the local knowledge I have acquired to strongly advocate for infrastructure funding to improve traffic and mass transit, fix crumbling roads, ensure we have clean drinking water, and fund large-scale projects to mitigate damages from the inevitable next big storm — like building floodgates along our shoreline.

Herald: What adjustments would you make to better support businesses and school districts once the coronavirus pandemic is over?

Grosz: I chaired the first Long Island/

Cindy Grosz

Douglas Tuman

Party: Republican

Party: Republican, conservative

age: 57

age: 39

Hometown: Five Towns

Hometown: West Hempstead

Profession: Media personality

Profession: Attorney, Town of Hempstead engineering commissioner

education: Bachelor’s degree, New York University; master’s degree, Adelphi University

Queens Drive for Freedom as part of the national campaign to reopen businesses.

More importantly, I have also been involved in discussions originated in Washington, D.C. to assist small businesses receive much needed help and support.

We have to work hand-in-hand with business owners, big and small, to get back to work, but not on the backs of the taxpayers. During the pandemic, I have taken part in conference calls with top officials including Barr, Surgeon General Jerome Adams, White House Coronavirus Task Force Coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and President Trump. My contribution as a layman participant brought insight to the discussions. I expect to be able to bring more to the 4th C.D. as an elected official without the added tax burden that is already crushing the people of the district.

tuman: First, I would make sure things reopen swiftly and stay open. The federal government cannot continue to prop-up an economy that is not fully open. It is not sustainable and it is unfair to the future generations that will have to foot the bill.

Our business, schools and local governments need the economy to get back to normal for local tax dollars to flow again, so budgets can be met.

Schools need to be open so parents can work. I have been a vocal supporter of allowing the resilient and responsible to get back to living freely, while we put our resources toward protecting the vulnerable. I would continue to take that stance to make sure we don’t overact and lockdown our entire economy again if another wave comes. I will always fight to make sure we allow citizens and business to practice common sense.

I will work to help families, small businesses, schools and local governments

education: Civil engineering degree, Stevens Institute of Technology; law degree, Hofstra University cope with the economic effects of the Covid-19 pandemic by fighting for New York to get its fair share of coronavirus relief funds from Washington. New York is one of only seven states that sends more taxes to Washington than it gets back in federal spending. I will fight for tax relief by reforming and simplifying tax codes so our residents are taxed less, and by eliminating the federal cap on SALT deductions, which will put more money in homeowners’ pockets to spend in our local economy.

Herald: With regards to the George Floyd killing and seeing the number of protests throughout New York, what more can be done to address race relations?

Grosz: I agree with the President’s Law &

Order stance. A civil society needs rules and laws to protect its citizens’ property and livelihood. I would advocate for a citizen and police commission to work together to keep both the welfare and concerns of the citizens of the community as well as the police officers addressed. This is not meant to be a temporary band-aid to cover up the hurts that are ailing our country. This should be a permanent commission that includes representation of the entire community. The commission should include law enforcement, social workers/guidance counselors, religious leaders, business owners and homeowners.

There are other issues that are important and need attention. I have been on the record and outspoken about the black on Jewish hate ignored by the Democratic Party, other than press opportunities for elected officials suggesting we all work together. Where is the legislation?

As an education activist, I wrote legislation five years ago that called for “edu-

tion. First, we need to all start listening and respecting each other more. Second, we need to unite and rally our diverse community around a shared vision of making the American dream a reality for all of us. We need to focus on what unites us and not on what divides us. We need to realize that there are those that benefit from keeping people divided and that they are not looking out for our best interests.

We need to tune out the media and get off social media and come out of our homes and look at each other for what we are, neighbors.

We need to come together and realize we all want the same things for ourselves and our families and that if we work together, we can create a society where everyone can safely act as individuals, with equal opportunity, toward their own pursuit of happiness. Each and every one of us needs to put effort into fixing the rifts in our communities. As a congressman, I will do my part by fairly representing all my constituents and will work to build a society that everyone can equally participate in and benefit from.

Herald: What makes you the best candidate to challenge rice?

Grosz: I am running because I have the

ability to make success happen. My opponent has no experience with national issues, he doesn’t support the Trump administration’s agenda. I find it troubling that John Novello, former Town of Hempstead deputy buildings commissioner who was arrested on Sept. 5, 2019 for stealing more than $59,000 from the Cedarhurst Republican Committee has been brought on as one of my opponent’s advisors. Republicans need to restore the local GOP and I can help lead the way.

tuman: Ultimately, I am running for Con-

gress because I want to fight to make sure Frania, my 5-year-old daughter, grows up in an America where liberty, prosperity and equality is greater than ever before.

Rice has lost touch with the 4th C.D. and the Democrats have lost touch with what it means to be American. We need a Republican in this seat who has ideals and values that align with the sacred and undeniable truths this country was founded upon.

I am a strong believer in protecting individual liberties and preserving the American dream. I live and work in this district and I want to use my patriotic passion to improve this country by improving this community. I was born and raised on Long Island and have worked here in public service my whole life — from cleaning public park toilets as a teenager, to now managing the infrastructure of the largest township in America.

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — June 18, 2020

cation oversight.” Our classrooms, textbooks and school assignments are filled with opinions, rather than facts, often filled with bias and prejudice. We have lowered the bar so much for success, that we have a generation angry and frustrated, and this policy is failing.

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Catalina Beach Club in Atlantic Beach damaged Two men are alleged to have burglarized the Catalina Beach Club in Atlantic Beach on consecutive days causing damage to the entry doors, roughly 60 cabana doors, 30 locker doors, two glass tables, 50 mirrors, a sink and a cash register, stole an unspecified amount of money and food resulting in damage valued at $200,000 on June 11 and 12 at 9 p.m., according to police.

One of the men is described as white, with a medium build, brown hair, scruffy beard, who was wearing a light-colored short sleeve T-shirt with the letters A & F and NY on it, lightcolored shorts and black-colored Adidas slides footwear.

Another is as white, with a thin build, straight brown hair, wearing a light-colored short sleeve T-shirt, dark-colored shorts, short white socks with black sneakers.

Police are asking that anyone with information on the incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-7477.

All calls are confidential.

crime watch Arrests ■ NORTH WOODMERE-On June 6 at 2:20 p.m., Robert Betts, 62, of Far Rockaway, was arrested for shoplifting at the Costco on Rockaway Turnpike, police said.

■ NORTH WOODMERE-On June 4 at 7:40 p.m., Terrell McKee, 35, of Springfield Gardens, was arrested for shoplifting at Pet Works on Rockaway Turnpike, authorities said.

Larceny From Auto

woman reported that items were stolen from her vehicle parked on Bayview Avenue, according to police.

Petit Larceny ■ NORTH LAWRENCE-On June 6 at 11:55 a.m., it was reported that an unidentified man stole ice cream on Burnside Avenue, officials said.

■ NORTH WOODMERE-On June 6 at 4:15 p.m., it was reported an unidentified man stole a power tool on Flanders Drive, police said.

■ INWOOD-On June 5 at 4:30 p.m., a People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.

NCPD

Nassau CouNty poliCe are looking for these two men who allegedly caused $200,000 worth of damage at the Catalina Beach Club on June 11 and 12.

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Far Rock man arrested for Inwood burglary A pair of iPhones were allegedly stolen by a Far Rockaway man who entered an apartment on Bayview Avenue in Inwood on June 10, Nassau County police said.

At 1:30 a.m., a man who was sleeping was woken up by a noise and found Kamarion King, 26, of Beach 24th Street, Far Rockaway, in his bedroom, according to police. King ran and left the apartment through the back and took off on foot, police said.

After a search of the apartment, the man discovered that two iPhones were missing and called the police. The police responded and a brief time later King retur ned to the same building and

knocked on the door of another apartment, police said. A woman answered the door and King allegedly forced himself inside and ran upstairs, police said. Officer entered the apartment and tussled with King before he was finally handcuffed and taken into custody. No injuries were reporter.

He is charged with burglary seconddegree, criminal trespass second-degree, grand larceny fourth-degree and resisting arrest. He is expected to be arraigned in Mineola on June 10.

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Wynta-amor rogerS, 7, with the Hempstead protest organizers, from left, Raina Lewis, Tiara Adams and Jada Gillenwater.

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The girl who lit up the Twittersphere Uniondale 7-year-old adds child’s voice to Black Lives Matter protests

By Scott Brinton sbrinton@liherald.com

Seven-year-old Wynta-Amor Rogers, of Uniondale, stood in the shade of the red-brick Hempstead Village Hall on June 9, microphone in hand, surrounded by 200 Black Lives Matter protesters calling for justice for George Floyd and an end to systemic racism.

“Wynta?” said emcee Jada Gillenwater, of “The Jada G Show,” which is shown on Facebook Live on Wednesdays.

“Yes, ma’am?” the girl replied without missing a beat as the crowd laughed and clapped.

Why, Gillenwater wondered, was everyone there that day?

“We’re fighting for justice!” Wynta-Amor shouted, to cheers and more applause.

This young protester electrified the Twittersphere on June 2, when a video of her marching and chanting at a BLM demonstration in Merrick went viral. This reporter took the video and posted it to Twitter during the protest.

By the time the marching had ended two hours later, 25,000 people had viewed it. By midnight, a million. A week later, some 23 million, and the count continued to grow.

Since then, Wynta-Amor has appeared at demonstrations throughout the metropolitan area, leading crowds in pre-march rallies, as was the case in Hempstead on that sunny Tuesday afternoon.

“No justice, no peace!” she called out to the crowd, as she had in Merrick, and the people around her responded in kind.

Without justice, she said, “we won’t have no peace. I’m telling y’all today. We all gotta fight for justice.”

It was easy to see that day why Wynta-Amor exploded into the American consciousness — the viral video of her was shown on “The CBS Evening News,” “CBS Sunday Morning,” “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” and the Oprah Winfrey Network special “Where Do We Go from Here?”

A student at the Roosevelt Children’s Academy, she beamed charisma, smiling easily for the crowd. She sang.

She danced. She understood comedic timing.

She practices her singing and dancing while watching

Alexandra Brinton/Herald

Wynta-amor, center, With her mother, Lakyia Jackson, and Scott Brinton, the Heralds executive editor. Brinton took the viral video of Wynta-Amor.

Kidz Bop, which features children singing popular adult songs. “I be like, that’s why I’m not afraid of the camera,” Wynta-Amor said in an interview before the Hempstead rally.

In the 15-second viral video, she showed no fear. Her hands moved furiously. Her face displayed a righteous anger. In the end, she pumped her fist straight at my cellphone, on which the video was shot.

Her mother, Lakyia Jackson, said the international attention her daughter has received has been “overwhelming.” “There have been so many people” who have shown interest in her daughter, she said, which she never expected when she took Wynta-Amor to the Merrick protest.

Her daughter, having seen events unfolding on TV, wanted to take part in a demonstration, and Jackson, looking to educate her daughter about the BLM protests, brought her on June 2.

At home, Jackson said, Wynta-Amor is the same little girl she’s always been. She watches TV, does her hair and nails with her mom, bakes brownies and makes Slime.

Her favorite school subjects are arts and crafts, math and language arts. She likes to draw pictures of her friends and the night sky. “I’m a professional artist,” she said.

Wynta-Amor, her mom said, has sickle-cell anemia, a rare chronic disorder that causes red blood cells to break down. Jackson stays home to care for her. She makes custom masks and T-shirts to earn a living, but said that caring for her daughter is her “full-time job.”

Wynta-Amor’s hero, she said, is the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “He’s the leader,” she said. “He’s my leader, and I’m your leader.”

At the June 9 rally, Wynta-Amor told the crowd that she just wanted everyone to live in peace. “Can we do that?!” she called out.

“Yes!” “Can we do this?!”

“Yes!” Gillenwater said that, years from now, Wynta-Amor would remember the protesters “were here for her.”

“Our unity is our power,” she said. “Our disunity serves our enemies.”

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Reopening Nassau

MSK doctor: Now’s the time for a checkup

By Scott BRiNtoN sbrinton@liherald.com

The coronavirus pandemic, which swept across the New York metropolitan area from March through May, had a paralyzing effect, forcing millions of people to put their plans on hold — including plans for routine physical exams.

That, medical experts said they fear, could put people in jeopardy. Now, they insist, is the time to have exams performed, while Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are continuing to decline.

Dr. Diane Reidy, a medical oncologist specializing in gastrointestinal cancers, is the associate deputy physician in chief for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Regional Care Network. Patients, she said, have been naturally reluctant to come to hospitals and medical centers, even when experiencing symptoms at times. People delaying treatment, Reidy said, is what doctors are “most nervous about” at the moment.

MSK’s primary hospital is in Manhattan, but it has regional care centers throughout the metropolitan area, including a new 114,000-square-foot center in Uniondale, called MSK Nassau. It opened last April and is located in the southwest corner of the Nassau Coliseum’s expansive parking lot, next to Hofstra University.

Cancer surgeries are performed at MSK’s Manhattan hospital, but chemotherapy and radiation treatment are offered in Uniondale.

Courtesy Memorial Sloan Kettering

DR. DiaNe ReiDy, associate deputy physician in chief for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center’s Regional Care Network, is encouraging people to have their routine checkups performed now, not later, in case there is a second wave of Covid-19 infections in New York and the state is forced back into a shutdown.

“Don’t forget about your health…”

Reidy said. “A year could make a difference.”

She acknowledged that the nation is “in very uncertain and sorrowful times.”

That does not mean, however, that people should ignore their own wellbeing — quite the opposite.

“We did what is right,” she said. “Peo-

ple did go into lockdown.” Now that New York’s economy is reopening, and people are beginning to emerge from isolation, she said, “there is an opportunity to say, ‘Let me think about my health. There is a period when it is safe to come back to your doctor.”

Already, many patients have put off necessary checkups for three months or

more. If people continue to wait, a second wave of Covid-19 infections could strike over the summer or next fall, forcing patients to continue waiting.

A few months of waiting would likely not affect a patient’s condition to a measurable degree, Reidy said. Putting off a checkup for another six months to a year could.

“We just want to make sure that we are not a seeing a flood of cancers later,” she said.

Cancer patients, she said, are understandably concerned about Covid-19 infection, given that many are immunocompromised. Not all are, however, she noted.

Anyone suffering from leukemia or lung cancer is more vulnerable to the coronavirus’s effects. Generally speaking, though, cancer patients are no more susceptible than other people.

MSK has adjusted its practices and protocols to ensure patient safety, Reidy said. Patients can now check in from their cars by texting MSK’s main desk once they are curbside. They are screened for the coronavirus in their vehicles, and they can then wait in their cars to be called in for treatment. Once called, they are brought straight to a treatment room.

MSK is also experimenting with telemedicine to allow patients to check in from their homes, as well as well as consult with their doctors. If MSK is running behind schedule, the patient need not leave home.

“Everything we do is for our patients,” Reidy said.

King Kullen, Stop & Shop balk at planned merger

By JameS BeRNSteiN jbernstein@liherald.com

Two of Long Island’s largest supermarket chains have decided they could not swallow a merger, and have rung up a No Sale sign.

Bethpage-based King Kullen and Quincy, Mass.,-based Shop & Shop said last week that the coronavirus was the prime reason to call off a merger plan, which was announced about 18 months ago.

“A joint decision was made not to proceed with the acquisition because of significant, unforeseen changes in the marketplace that have emerged since the agreement was signed in December 2018, largely driven by the Covid-19 pandemic,” the two grocery chains said in a joint announcement.

They declined to comment beyond the prepared statement. The price was never disclosed.

Both companies have a significant presence on Long Island.

King Kullen, the nation’s first supermarket chain, is owned by the Cullen family. The company has 37 stores on Long Island, including five Wild By Nature outlets. It has stores in Island Park, Valley Stream and Hewlett, and a Wild by Nature in Oceanside.

King Kullen has about 2,600 union employees.

Stop & Shop has more than 8,000 employees on Long Island at 51 stores. The company has outlets in Glen Cove, Inwood, Long Beach, Merrick, North Bellmore and Oceanside.

The chain is owned by Ahold Delhaize, a Dutch com-

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outSiDe of KiNg Kullen in Island Park. pany, which also owns Food Lion, Giant Food, Hannaford and Peapod, an online grocer.

Retail analysts who followed the grocery store industry said supermarkets across the country have experienced strong sales since the coronavirus pandemic began, since they were deemed essential businesses and were allowed to remain open.

The deal was expected to close at the beginning of 2019, but ran into delays. Neither company would say why.

But analysts speculated that the Federal Trade Com-

mission had serious issues about the merger. The two companies themselves said the deal was continuing to undergo “closing conditions and regulatory review,” which included involvement by the FTC, which declined comment.

But Robert Newell, president of Local 1500, which represents employees at both King Kullen and Stop & Shop, said pushing through a merger at a time of such uncertainty made little sense. The decision to call off the merger, Newell said, was good news for the union.

“There would have been some contraction for sure” in a merger, Newell said. He said the FTC’s prolonged decision-making process played a role in the decision by the companies.

“We understand the FTC has been a pretty sizable obstacle,” Newell said.

Additionally, Ahold recently announced a deal for its Food Lion chain to buy 62 Vi-Lo stores and Harveys Supermarkets in North and South Carolina and Georgia.

Lisa O’Leary, secretary-treasurer of Local 342, which represents about 200 employees at King Kullen and Wild

By Nature, said she was happy there would be no job losses as a result of a merger.

“I expect King Kullen will continue to operate as always,” O’Leary said.

King Kullen is one of Long Island’s largest employers.

The grocery company was founded in 1930 by Michael J. Cullen on Jamaica Avenue in Queens. King Kullen calls itself “American’s first supermarket chain.” The Smithsonian Institution confirms that.

Lawrence Woodmere Academy furloughs 47 staffers

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By MATTHEW FERREMI mferremi@liherald.com

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald

LAWREncE WoodMERE AcAdEMy furloughed 57 staff members on June 8. Headmaster Brian O’Connell with teacher Kelly Sharpe, lower left, and LWA summer camp Director Candice Morgenlander at the school’s holiday party on Dec. 11 LWA furloughed faculty will be prioritized for interviews if they submitted their criteria by the June 15 deadline and would begin work on Aug. 17.

While LWA faculty members are not a part of a union, they are on year-to-year contracts with the school that are typically renegotiated every spring.

One LWA teacher who was furloughed and declined to be identified because of a fear of what she said could be “baseless personal and legal retaliation,” noted that she is considering leaving for another position in April because she had not received a new contract from the school that month. New agreements with teachers are typically finalized in April.

“I think even telling us in early-April that we would all be furloughed and that not everyone would be guaranteed a job in September would have been much better,” she said. “The normal hiring period for

teachers is approximately February to early-June. After that, jobs become very scarce so waiting until June to tell teachers they would be furloughed kneecaps anyone who would have considered changing positions.”

She added that staff was rushed out the door after the school year ended. “People, including our new headmaster, often gush how they appreciate everything teachers do,” she said. “However, the moment we finished our teaching duties for the year, we were thrown out as if we were disposable, including people who have worked in this school for over 20 years. It is very disheartening to see teachers treated this way in LWA.” Another furloughed teacher who said she was “not comfortable revealing their name during this time,” noted her shock about all the furloughs. “Anyone with the sense of the current climate could have

sensed some cuts, but it’s hard to say the school thought of individual impact by doing it this way as opposed to warning faculty in March about potential changes,” she said. “You’re now looking at a school that has no staff members.”

O’Connell added that he is unsure of how many employees will be rehired despite LWA applying for federal funding through the federal Payroll Protection Program.

“The Covid-19 adverse economic impact, coupled with staff restructuring, an unknown September school configuration requires a fair and equitable plan to assess which staff should come back in each wave,” he said. “Businesses and independent nonprofit schools receive PPP funding for the continuity of business, but the funding does not completely cover sufficient operating expenses for a sustained period of time.”

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Lawrence Woodmere Academy furloughed 47 employees, a combination of administrators and teachers, as of June 8, because of the negative financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Some of the furloughed employees are questioning the school’s timing of the decision.

Former LWA interim headmaster and current consultant for the nonsectarian private school in Woodmere, Mary Barton said that the school delayed the furloughs to ensure that students received the needed education for the duration of the school year after schools were closed in mid-March.

“LWA temporarily furloughed staff who will be returned on a rolling basis in early August in alignment with enrollment and programming demands,” Barton said. “All staff will retain benefits while on temporary furlough.”

Barton said that because of the pandemic, LWA is considering multiple scenarios as to how the school will operate as a school when the 2020-21 school year is set to begin in September, which officials care calling LWA 2.0.

“At this time, we must be prepared for several scenarios: complete online school, complete brick and mortar school, or a hybrid model where we will give parents (and staff when possible) the ability to teach or learn in school or from home depending upon health and safety concerns or circumstances,” she stated. “All of these variables impact the school's program and staffing model.”

In an email sent to the furloughed staff members on June 8, Headmaster Brian O’Connell said that faculty were able reapply for employment by sending a resume, cover letter and video explaining why they should be a part of the LWA staff going forward by 1 p.m. on June 15.

A furlough is defined as a temporary layoff and typically employees who are furloughed are called back to work.

“I know this may be stressful, but it is necessary,” O’Connell said in the email.

“Many of you have talents, interests, and strengths that I would like to consider as we begin bringing faculty back on board based upon our enrollment numbers.”

He added in the email that current

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Lawrence resident is one of Northwell’s ‘superheroes’

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By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Right after Passover, Dr. Neal Feit, an internal medicine specialist who lives in Lawrence and practices in Valley Stream, was redeployed to Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital as the peak of the coronavirus pandemic was beginning to ebb.

Feit, 48, who graduated from New York University Medical College in 1999, applied his more than 20 years of experience as a primary care physician, which includes affiliations with hospital including North Shore University Hospital and NYU Hospitals Center to the United States’ first pandemic in more than 100 years.

“Getting up to speed on the most up-todate information was made easier in which the hospital coordinated with the health care providers,” said Feit, adding that not only was he working through the pandemic, but his niece contracted the virus. She recovered. “The first week in terms of there was really a lot of information we’ve been getting from the health system,” he said, meaning Northwell. “It was well organized and they were proactive about getting it on the floor.”

The firsts days and weeks of the pandemic were nerve-wracking and scary, Feit said, noting that not everything that people needed to know about the virus was known. “No one had ever seen a medical crisis like this, I didn’t think it was

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LawRENcE RESidENt dR. Neal Feit was one of the many health care who treated the high volume of coronavirus patients during the height of the pandemic. this crazy,” he said. “There are analogies being made to war. The people in the ICU [intensive care unit], they really went out of their comfort zone.”

Working in the medical field, Feit said many knew the health crisis was coming, but that did not make them any less anxious about the precautions they had to take. “People were nervous staying six feet away, using stethoscopes and cleaning them with alcohol and using antiseptic wipes on chairs. At home, I changed in

the garage. It was weird and nerve-wracking. I tested negative and kept with up with the protocols.”

Despite the anxiety and the need to stay on top of the changing information – remember hydroxychloroquine? Feit, like many first responders, said this is what he does. “I looked at this like this my job to take care of people,” he said. “As a child, I wanted to help people and not have them feel helpless.”

Dr. Joseph Marino, medical director of

Long Island Jewish Valley Stream, said that when Queens became the epicenter of the pandemic, his hospital along with LIJ Forest Hills and LIJ Medical Center “were in the eye of the storm.” Northwell put in a place a system that relieved patient volume by having the system’s 23 hospital take patients. LIJ Valley stream transferred out 360 patients to sister facilities during the surge. That enabled staff to provide the needed level of care to those admitted, he said.

“Superheroes are made during a crisis like this and you never know who’s going to manifest that cape,” Marino said about all the health care providers. “Elective surgery was canceled. There were many clinicians at home. Within days I received many texts and emails from my surgical colleagues asking how they can help.

Paraphrasing one of my orthopedists: “How can I help the hospital. I just can’t hide at home anymore.”

For Feit his mental health fared better than he thought as he was busy, his wife, an occupational therapist, was not working. “At least I was able to get see and talk to other people,” he said. “By the time I left it was a Covid-free floor.”

The experience was daunting but it also added to Feit’s education as a doctor.

“We learned what we could do in a short period of time,” he said. “Who knows where things will be in the fall. We set into motion these studies and protocols and came out with more knowledge.”

Unknown donor aids 5 Towners and Queens residents

By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

A Hewlett Harbor resident who wants to remain anonymous donated 50,000 pounds of food to the Chabad of Hewlett that was used to help those in need across the Five Towns and in Queens.

“Yes he is Hewlett Harbor resident, a dear friend of Chabad of Hewlett,” said Rabbi Nochem Tenenboim, leader of the Chabad in Hewlett. “The donor reached out to me, after reading about our support to our community — Passover food, Seder plates to hundreds of families, shopping and delivering to Holocaust survivors, thousands of masks and the Shabbat and holiday packages.” For Shavuot, the Chabad sent packages to 1,000 families.

Tenenboim said that the donation was much more than what is needed in Hewlett and also included a large amount of perishable food, which lead him to contact Rabbis Mordechai Hecht from Chabad Chessed in Kew Gardens and Eli Blokh, director of Chabad Rego Park, Chabad leaders he is well acquainted with.

“Rabbi Tenenbiom called me, ” Hecht said, “we contribute regionally and distribute all sorts of tangible items from household items to cars. We find organizations or individuals like a matchmaking service. We had success before Covid and he said he knew someone from the

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RaBBi NochEm tENENBoim with the food donated by a Hewlett Harbor resident that was distributed to people in need in the Five Towns and Queens.

Five Towns who was donating a lot of food.”

Hecht was beside himself when he saw the tractor trailer truck pull up with pallets full of “chicken, meat, fish, soda, candy, spices and all sorts of wonderful stuff.” Hecht said that his first thought was that you could also give a good portion of the items to the Metropolitan Council of New York, an organization

that provides critical services.

Many people, Hecht said are not aware of local food banks or social services, especially people who are not typically challenged by food insecurity. Because of the coronavirus pandemic there are people unemployed who did not seek those services and older people cannot get out their homes.

“It is the fear of the unknown and they

are not sure what the future holds,” he said. “People are distanced from one another. But there is something about receiving a gift that instinctively it’s exciting.”

Rego Park’s Russian-speaking immigrant community was hard hit by the virus, Blokh said and because of that unemployment struck many families as many were hourly wage barbers and beauticians. Even in the best of times, he said, families are struggling with single parents raising three to four children and seniors on fixed incomes. His Chabad is feeding 45 families weekly, so the food donation was greatly appreciated.

“I think it’s amazing,” Blokh said of the donation, “there is a lot negativity. To emphasize the good that’s a step in the right direction and to follow action with just not words. When our neighbors read about it they see the good in people.”

Tenenboim said that food is still being collected and aims to connect commercial donors in the Five Towns to the organizations that help people in need.

To contact the Chabad of Hewlett, call (516) 295-3433 or go to https://www.jewishhewlett.com/.

To donate to Chabad Chessed in Kew Gardens, call (718) 441-2470 or go to https://www.chabadofthegardens.com/.

For the Chabad Rego Park, call (718) 393-3085 or go to chabaderego.org/ donateonline.

New zoning public hearing on June 23

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facilities will reopen as soon as coronavirus pandemic protocols allow. But the club will close for good at the end of October.

Citing potential litigation, Gerszberg declined to comment, other than to say that a letter detailing his and Weiss’s opposition to the creation of the Coastal Conservation District would be read into the record at Tuesday’s public hearing.

Woodsburgh Mayor Lee Israel said that the district would regulate development to protect the “safety, health and welfare of our community and preserve natural and historic resources.” Conversations between the municipalities and the developers have not

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taken place, Israel added, because of continuing litigation.

“The owners have sued the village twice already, and repeatedly threatened further lawsuits if the village does not do as they request,” he said, referring to Gerszberg and Weiss. “Is it any wonder that we have not had any recent substantive conversations with the owner[s]?”

The Five Towns Civic Association, the grass-roots organization that grew out of several residents’ opposition to the development of the Woodmere Club, has endorsed the creation of the new district. “This plan was put forth after significant study and

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the proper zoning requirement that they’re looking for in order to avoid excessive housing in the neighborhood,” Lawrence Mayor Alex Edelman said. “Because it’s important for us to do it the right way. The proper conservation will protect some of the coastline we have and make the drainage situation better than it is, and hopefully certainly not make it a lot worse. This is a very important process for us.”

As things stands now, 284 single-family homes — the proposed Willow View Estates — would be built on 114.5 acres of club property by its owners, developers Efrem Gerszberg and Robert Weiss. The plan calls for 247 homes within Woodmere’s boundaries, 24 in Woodsburgh and 13 in Lawrence. The subdistricting of the Coastal Conservation District would drastically pare down the development to 59 residences, 41 in the Town of Hempstead and 18 in Lawrence and Woodsburgh.

Gerszberg was more than perturbed by those potential changes for the 112-year-old club’s property, which he and Weiss purchased in 2017 for just over $9 million, agreeing as well to pay nearly $15 million in debt that the club had amassed. Late last year, a large majority of its members voted to join the Seawane Country Club in Hewlett Harbor. As of now, golf lessons and tennis are continuing at the Woodmere Club, and, according to Gerszberg, the gym and indoor

also has a complete environmental assessment covering the same basic areas of the developer’s impact statement,” the group wrote in an email to members. “It also includes its own traffic study. In essence, it indicates that based upon all the information and studies done by the Town of Hempstead, this zoning amendment would allow for the preservation of the residential nature of the communities, complement the character of the surrounding three [municipalities], protect sensitive environmental and cultural resources as well as insure vital services and traffic are not adversely impacted for the existing residents.”

Rena Saffra, a 5TCA board member, added, “We appreciate the steps taken by our elected officials to undertake a comprehensive review that provides substantive data and traffic studies that negate wholesale development of pristine open space that has become more essential during this pandemic.”

Edelman said there had not been any previous dialogue with Gerszberg and Weiss, but the town and villages wanted to talk. “At the moment, we’re not having discussions with the developers,” the mayor said, “but we do want to have discussions with them after this process is done, after June 23, absolutely. We want to have serious discussions with the developers on the future of the Woodmere Club.”

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few years ago, when I attended one of the Central Nassau County Rotary Club’s breakfast meetings, the subject of the need for food came up, and that really opened up my eyes to the need in West Hempstead. I didn’t really see it myself at first because it wasn’t too apparent, but since then, West Hempstead Boy Scout Troop 240 has worked to get the word out about the food pantry at West Hempstead High School. We were able to hold a food drive from June 1 to June 10 to support their food pantry.

It’s something that’s been on our mind, and it’s a way for us to help people while keeping our distance. That’s why it’s perfect for what we’re dealing with now, because you can have an immediate impact in the community without being physically close to people.

We remind our troops that Boy Scouts isn’t just about fun camping trips, but there’s a citizenship and community aspect to it. That’s what we were trying to reinforce with the food drive by helping our local community. Traditionally, it’s called Scouting for Food, and usually we do it around Thanksgiving or Christmas. In the past, we’ve done food drives throughout other times of the year to support people, but in this case, it really just felt like the right thing to do at this time.

I’ve been home since St. Patrick’s Day, and everyone else is in the same boat, so it’s important to try and help other people. We’re kind of limited in things that we can do right now, but this food drive got the scouts active.

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The pandemic has affected my life because I used to cook at the Oceanside Senior Center for the seniors, as I’m licensed to perform this function. Now the lunches are delivered, and I call them to come and pick up their food at different times.

We are greatly helped by donations from Boardwalk Bagel & Deli, Costco, Gotta Getta Bagel, Gourmet Glatt, Trader Joe’s, Walls’ Bakery, and Feeding Local Heroes and Friends, and other businesses and groups. The Five Towns Kiwanis, an organization that I m a member of, has also helped to arrange boxed lunches for the seniors.

I’m also assisting and supporting the seniors during the coronavirus pandemic with trying to get public assistance, which includes food stamps, renewal of handicapped stickers, Medicaid and any other way I help my fellow seniors through this difficult time.

It’s very hard for seniors during this time, as the Oceanside Senior Center has not been able to hold its usual activities, such as line dancing and bingo, since the building is closed.

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For O’Brien, he said that he misses the closer interactions he had with his firefighters before the pandemic because now they must practice social distancing.

“We have limited the time and the way that we congregate in the firehouses,” he said.

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When O’Brien is in the fire truck with his fellow firefighters, that is the closest they will come to congregating as a group because, he said, it’s harder to social distance in the limited space in the vehicles.

When they are in the fire trucks, they must wear personal protective equipment.

“We have to wear face masks,” he said. “Our emergency medicine squad have to wear full PPE, such as, gloves and masks and face shields and gowns, which are available at times.”

Even though O’Brien misses how volunteering was before the pandemic, he still has high hopes for the future.

“I hope that we don’t have another resurgence in coronavirus cases, and we will be guarded for some time to make sure that doesn’t happen,” he said. “I do realize the pandemic has changed our society forever."

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It’s been a headache to keep my employees safe.

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They are: Jeffrey A. Brown, M.D. (Neuropathic Facial Pain Surgery), Jonathan L. Brisman, M.D. (Neurovascular and Brain Surgery), Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D (Spine Surgery), Vladimir Y. Dadashev, M.D. (Spine Surgery), John A. Grant, M.D. (Pediatric Neurosurgery), Roger W. Kula, M.D. (Chiari Neurology), Sundeep Mangla, M.D. (Endovascular Neuroradiology), Stephen T. Onesti, M.D. (Spine Surgery), John PileSpellman, M.D. (Endovascular Neuroradiology), and Brian J. Snyder, M.D. (Pain and Parkinson’s Surgery).

“It’s a pleasure to congratulate our colleagues and partners for receiving this honor,” said Michael H. Brisman, M.D., the chief executive officer of Rockville Centre, NY-based NSPC. “Our practice has provided patients from Long Island, and elsewhere, with the most compassionate and comprehensive brain, back, and neck care available for over 60 years. The selection of these ten physicians to the 2020 Top Doctors: New York Metro Area confirms a tradition of clinical, and patient-centered excellence, at NSPC.” For decades, Castle Connolly has been conducting a peer-review survey to select the region’s top doctors based on the theory that medical professionals are best qualified to assess the qualifications of other practitioners. Licensed physicians vote

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A Castle Connolly doctor-led research team then counts the nominations and vets the nominee pool with the aid of a number of screens, including confirming board certifications and investigating disciplinary histories.

The firm’s Top Doctors: New York Metro Area guide lists those whom Castle Connolly has determined to be in the top ten percent of the region’s physicians – approximately 6,000 in all.

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Rep. Gregory Meeks, a 12-term Democrat from St. Albans representing the 5th Congressional District, is being challenged by South Jamaica, Queens resident Shanyiat Chowdhury for the two-year term in the June 23 primary.

The 5th district includes Elmont, Inwood, north and south Valley Stream and Southwest Queens.

Police brutality and systemic racism is at the forefront of Meeks’ focus in the wake of George Floyd’s murder on Memorial Day. “Nothing will change without real consequences commensurate with the crimes committed by those who abuse their authority,” Meeks said. “Nothing will change unless we as a community push for America to reckon with its original and long enduring sin. ‘The arc of history’ is long but the bends towards justice is only true if we as a nation work together to bend it.”

Meeks is a supporter of the federal Justice in Policing Act of 2020, which would ban police officers from using chokeholds. “This is a turning point in American history as our nation takes a hard and imaginative look at reforming law enforcement,” he said. “Chokeholds are a lethal force and their practice comes with far too little consequences for those who’ve abused their authority.”

With a majority of his district being one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus, Meeks said that businesses and organizations should receive appropriate funding. “No question, federal assistance for the Port Authority is critical for the functioning of our region's economy, now and after this crisis,” he said. “The drop in revenue caused by Covid-19 must be mitigated immediately through federal aid.”

Born in Queens to Bangaldashi parents, Chowdhury served in the United

States Marine Corps from 2011 to 2017 as a field radio operator. He was a staffer on Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign in 2018 that upended an incumbent Democrat.

His upbringing served as an inspiration for running, he said. “I’m a working class person just like the families throughout this district and after 22 years of the same representation, we need elected officials who are present in their communities and do not take their constituents for granted.” Chowdhury said. “No person should feel entitled to their position and I believe everyday people should be representing everyday Americans.”

If elected, Chowdhury said that his first task will be helping working families recover from the coronavirus pandemic. “The CARES Act did very little to help working families survive these past months as a one-time $1,200 check over the course of months is not enough for our families to pay their rent or mortgage, put food on the table, or live life with dignity,” he said. “Instead of bailing out big business and the wealthy, we should have advocated for more resources and investment in our community, especially considering the impact it had on the entire district.”

Choudhury noted that a coronavirus recovery plan should emphasize assisting community members within the district and not big businesses. “We s h o u l d h ave a dvo c at e d fo r m o re resources and investment in our community, especially considering the impact it had on the entire district,” he said. “I will push for an economic r e c ove r y p l a n t h a t w i l l i n c l u d e strengthening our unions, universal basic income and loans to local businesses. I also want to protect tenants and homeowners from predatory landlords so that the families in our communities are stronger and better protected.”

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Telemedicine is here to stay

Preparing for your virtual appointment

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s more doctors’ offices move toward telemedicine for those appointments that can be held remotely, patients should know how to prepare for these virtual visits.

Sirisha Mohan, M.D., telemedicine lead for the Department of Family Medicine at Keck Medicine of USC, knows just how beneficial it is to have a remote medical appointment go smoothly.

“Telemedicine is really improving our ability to stay connected to our patients in a unique time, where social distancing itself is becoming almost a precursor to additional health problems like anxiety, depression, elevated heart rates and high blood pressure,” she explains.

“So being able to still see your doctor allows the patient and the physician to maintain that human connection.”

Even under normal circumstances, telemedicine appointments offer specific advantages.

“There are many benefits to telemedicine,” Mohan says. “Everything from saving money with parking, to saving an Uber trip or Lyft rides, to not having to take maybe the whole day off work, but being able to — in real time — see your doctor when you need him or her.”

Here’s how to have a productive visit with your doctor from the comfort of your own home.

Don’t let technology derail the visit. Make sure you have all the right software and/or hardware before the visit. Ask a relative or friend for help setting up your computer, tablet or mobile phone if you don’t feel up for the task.

Test technology ahead of time if possible and download/install any updates so you don’t lose precious face time with your caregiver. Turn off other programs that might disrupt the visit with notifications.

Also make sure that your devices are charged, volume is at an appropriate level and the microphone picks up your voice clearly.

Plan for your appointment like you would an in-person visit. Write down any symptoms you’re experiencing, make a list of questions you want answered and have your medical history readily available if this is a new caregiver or medical team you’re

seeing.

Set the scene. Find a quiet place to talk that will allow you a measure of privacy and a secure Internet connection. Although a wired Internet connection is preferred, if the most private place in the house is a closet or pantry, make sure your Wi-Fi connection reaches that far and will support a video conference.

The area should be well-lit and allow you to have the camera at eye level, so you can have a direct conversation with your care provider as if you were in the same room.

Take notes. Remember to write down any directions or treatment plans the doctor shares. Since you won’t be handed a physical prescription at the end of the visit, with directions on how to take any medication or with the next steps to follow in your treatment journey, you’ll need to have a pen and paper handy, or have access to your electronic medical chart, if available.

Remember to make sure you have a pharmacy on file with the office; they will know where to send the electronic prescription and you will know where to go to pick up your medications.

Give feedback after your visit. Let the team know what went right, what could be improved and if there are any ways the team can support your future telehealth visits.

Most importantly, have patience with the process!

If you are not comfortable with technology or find that it’s difficult to communicate naturally with the care team, ask a trusted relative or friend to help troubleshoot any technical issues, or sit in on future appointments to smooth over any communication mishaps due to connectivity issues. While it may seem scary at first, telemedicine could provide convenient access to medical care when you need it most.

“Telemedicine is allowing us to connect with anyone who is struggling with either mental or physical health issues at this time. Sick or healthy, please reach out. Your doctors want to know how you are doing,” Mohan says.

Above photo: Telemedicine can be a safe and easy way to see your doctor from the comfort of your home.

Adjusting to a ‘new normal’

As we emerge back into the world, our outlook has changed It’s always the right time to commit to healthy habits, behaviors and steps to improve your physical and mental health. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating so much uncertainty and upending so many routines, experts say that focusing on the things within your control is particularly important.

“At this particular moment -- challenging as it may be -- it is very important for all of us as individuals to recognize that our actions can and do have a collective impact,” says Dr. Patrice A. Harris, president of the American Medical Association (AMA). “A lot of people are grieving at this moment. Tragically some are grieving loss of loved ones; but people can also grieve the loss of employment, routines or the ability to be with family and friends. Everyone should know that these feelings are normal, and they should allow themselves to experience them.”

Maintaining our physical and mental health will remain challenging during the unusual times of COVID-19.

Channel your feelings of anxiety or helplessness into action. Practicing physical distancing and making sure to wash your hands with warm soapy water for at least 20 seconds are two steps that protect your health and the health of others. Create a safety action plan for you and your family. Also consider how small gestures — like offering to pick up groceries for an older or at-risk neighbor who may be anxious about leaving home — can make a big difference.

Take care of yourself physically.

Get as much sleep as you can, try to include fruits and vegetables into your diet, and make sure you move. With many gyms and parks closed and physi-

cal distancing in place, it may seem harder to work out, so consider options at home, including dancing, to stay active.

Create new routines. With more people working from home and/or caring for school-aged children, the daily lives we had before COVID-19 are a distant memory. But building routines — time for work, time for meals, time for decompressing — is critical to creating a new normal. In the world today, there are so many things we can’t control, but our schedules are something we can.

Take time to turn off social media and the news. It is critical at this moment to know what is happening in the world and to stay connected with family and friends, but if social media and 24-hour news are making you anxious, consume them in doses.

Stay connected. Social media gives us a common connection point during times of isolation, but there is real opportunity at this moment to stay connected via phone calls and video chats with friends, family, and even people you haven’t heard from in a while. Physical distancing is important, but it’s still okay to socialize.

If you have children, talk to them in an age-appropriate way, and avoid ascribing feelings to them. Don’t say, “I know you’re scared.” Kids are observant and they’re wise. They may know things are different, but they may not be afraid.

Let them know smart people are working on ways to keep us all safe. Model healthy coping.

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Fit after 50

Feel younger and live longer

By Kristin Kirkpatrick, MS, RD, LD If you’re a man over 50, it’s probably more difficult for you to rebound from a bucket of wings, a doughnut binge or a six-pack of beer than in your younger days. Bad habits take more of a toll as you age.

Don’t wait until you have high blood pressure or gain 50 pounds to make a change.

Healthy habits and smart lifestyle choices can make you look and feel years younger — and, more important, live longer.

Cut the salt for heart health Here’s a shocker: One in 10 deaths in U.S. adults are connected to eating too much salt.

Sixty percent of those deaths occur in men. Too much sodium and too little potassium raise your blood pressure, a major contributor to heart disease.

Cutting back on sodium bombs such as bread, cheese and processed foods can lower your risk. Add more heart-healthy leafy greens to your diet, and get more potassium through foods such as bananas. As a bonus, you’ll get fewer wrinkles.

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Stay sharp Want to keep your wits as you age? A large body of evidence connects diet in mid-life to the risk of dementia and other cognitive disorders in later years. Studies have found an association between a Mediterranean-diet of healthy unsaturated fats and few saturated fats with a reduced risk of mental decline. Get more unsaturated fats through fish, vegetable oils and nuts.

Keep your bones strong Osteoporosis is not just a woman’s disease.

Men lose bone mass after age 50, too. You may

benefit from supplemental calcium and probiotics in the diet.

A recent study in The Journal of Cellular Physiology found a connection between probiotic supplements and increased bone density in male mice. Researchers from the study commented that probiotics may help treat osteoporosis in the future, in addition to aiding digestive health.

Stick with water for prostate health When it comes to satisfying your taste buds, most men prefer soda over water. But the consequences to your future health may not be worth the extra flavor. New research suggests that 180,000 deaths per year may be related to sugary soft drinks.

For men specifically, soda may increase your risk for prostate cancer on top of contributing to weight gain and the risk of diabetes. If you want to flavor your water, add some lemon berries, or add a little fizz with carbonated water.

For sexual health, go natural If you think red meat is manly and vegetables are wimpy, forget it — especially if you want a healthy love life. Eating too much red meat can clog your arteries and bump up your levels of bad LDL cholesterol, both of which can cause erectile dysfunction.

For better performance, get more protein from plants and powerhouses such as black and red kidney beans, and cut back on red meat, refined sugars and trans fat.

Above photo: Aging will happen no matter what you do, but you can age with grace and good health with the right diet and plenty of exercise. Just remember: It’s never too late to start making good decisions.

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GETTING BACK TO OUR LIVES BEGINS WITH OUR HEALTH. To our fellow Long Islanders: For months, we’ve all endured a crisis that has reshaped our world. And, although our daily lives will be affected for some time to come, we’re beginning to move towards some sense of normalcy and optimism.

Along with the desire to protect lives, we all want to get back to living.

And living well starts with your health. Your total health.

That’s why we’ve instituted extensive safety measures throughout our hospitals and physician offices. There’s no need to ignore health issues or postpone procedures, because we’ve made it safe to get the care you need.

The new summer is here. Now is the right time to refocus on your greatest asset of all—your health. Just know that, at Catholic Health Services, we’re here for Long Island and, most of all, we’re here for you.

Sincerely, The Catholic Health Services Medical Staff

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riends of Bridge, the not-for-profit drug and substance abuse rehabilitation agency, located in Valley Stream, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Founded in 1970 by community-minded citizens who confronted the drug problem head-on when it reached epidemic levels, for 50 years an essential part of the agency’s mission is the belief that a “community of people helping people” is all-important. This conviction continues to make FOB an effective force in helping both adults and adolescents who are battling substance addiction.

Licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS), FOB offers many programs. The adolescent program runs Monday through Friday and includes 2-1/2 hours per day of education from specially trained tutors and group sessions with addiction counselors twice a day. There are both day and evening programs for adults 18 and over. The adult alcohol group meets two nights a week.

FOB has been in its current location on Pflug Place since 1984. Under the direction of Executive Director James Wyler, the counselors and staff help countless individuals overcome drug and alcohol dependency, returning them to productive lives.

The Friends of Bridge Foundation’s board of directors had planned a community celebration — a family friendly mini-golf tournament and lunch at Valley Stream’s Hendrickson Park — in May, the month FOB was established. Sadly, due to the

COVID-19 pandemic, the event had to be cancelled.

Plans for a celebration are underway for 2021. A commemorative journal is going forward. Journal ads are still available. (Call 516) 825-4242 for information.

Over these many years, Friends of Bridge has been a vital part of the community. We thank you for the tremendous support received. As long as there is a need, FOB will continue to be here.

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typical day at Lynbrook Restorative starts off with smiles and “Good morning” with staff members and patients. As shifts change, employees leaving for the day fill in the incoming staff with vital patient information. This goes on every day, seven days a week. Then the world was hit with a pandemic.

When tragedy hits, a person will either rise to the occasion or succumb to it. Collectively, Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing staff most certainly rose to the challenge. It was not easy.

We were one of the first facilities to close our doors to visitors and delivery services. Protocols changed daily for the protection of our patients and caregivers. Families were saddened that they could not visit their loved ones. Most understood it was for their loved one’s safety. At that point it was clear these were unprecedented times.

Throughout the weeks and months our staff worked hard, harder than ever before. They worked in an environment that was not familiar, wearing layers of masks and personal protective gear that was hot and uncomfortable. Talking to patients proved difficult as their voices were muffled with the masks and if the patient had hearing loss that further complicated the problem.

Our resilient staff continues to make it all work.

They care for our patients from the basic needs to their physical therapy. More than that, they encourage patients emotionally, creating moments of happiness, connecting families through Facetime. If our dedicated Facetime cell phone is already in use, Odessa from Recreation will help patients to use her

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own cell phone for calls. Our RN Ms. Kareem will stop whatever she is doing to bring the patient to the window with their phone when family comes to visit. Carmen from Recreation has dressed in a traditional dress for our Cinco de Mayo celebration, singing and dancing down the hall entertaining our patients. Staff has even been known to take turns cheering up everyone with Friday karaoke.

For all of this and more, Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing says THANK YOU to our amazing employees for rising above.

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WE WERE HERE FOR YOU BEFORE COVID AND WE’RE HERE FOR YOU NOW.

Don’t put off seeking medical care, including elective surgery, in fear of COVID-19. Mount Sinai South Nassau has dedicated non-COVID patient care areas, including within our Emergency Department. All units have undergone a deep cleaning to ensure your safety. All patients undergoing procedures are tested for COVID-19 within three days prior to admission. Our frontline staff of physicians, nurses and support personnel are equipped with full Personal Protective Equipment to help halt the spread of infectious diseases.

Your health shouldn’t be defined by COVID-19.

DON’T PUT YOUR HEALTH ON HOLD. COME WITH CONFIDENCE.

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s the COVID-19 Dr. Adhi Sharma, Mount Sinai pandemic was South Nassau’s Chief Medical overtaking Long Island in Officer and Executive Vice early March, 26-year-old Roderick President for Clinical and Middleton of Queens noticed a Professional Affairs. “Those lump on his neck that was patients should not avoid care out growing every day. of fear of COVID-19.”

Mr. Middleton consulted with The hospital has created a Rajiv Datta, MD, Medical Director safe pathway for patients and has of Mount Sinai South Nassau’s policies and procedures in place to Gertrude and Louis Feil Cancer resume elective surgeries. We Center, who was concerned by the have taken extraordinary size and growth of the lump but measures to ensure that all could not operate due to COVID. facilities, including the On May 20th Dr. Datta determined comprehensive network of Dr. Adhi Sharma it was best to perform surgery in outpatient specialized health care If you need emergency medical the hospital’s operating room to centers, are thoroughly deep attention, elective surgery or a remove the large cyst. Thankfully, cleaned and sterilized. procedure to alleviate pain or a the cyst was benign, and Mr. The Emergency Department, medical condition, now is the Middleton was able to go home Operating Rooms and all patient time to seek care. that day. units have been terminally cleaned If you need emergency medical with EPA approved, virus-specific attention, elective surgery or a procedure for a sterilization agents. The hospital has established dedicated areas for non-COVID that are isolated from medical condition, now is the time to seek care. units housing COVID positive patients. The Emergency Many people are risking having their condition Department has been reconfigured so that patients worsen by putting off care because of COVID-19 with non-COVID-19 ailments seeking emergency fears. treatment are treated in areas isolated from the area “We are hearing from our physicians that some for patients that are being tested for COVID. patients put off seeking care during the COVID-19 Patients visiting the hospital for any procedure surge for cardiac, oncology, and other medical will be required to undergo pre-procedure COVID-19 conditions that could become more serious,” said

testing at a drive-up COVID-19 testing site. The test must be performed no more than three days before the procedure.

Hospital staff also are instructed to take all precautions, including wearing full personal protective equipment. The hospital remains under a no-visitor policy. Once visitor restrictions are lifted, the hospital will implement stringent safety policies for visitors.

Social distancing policies remain in place within the hospital. If you had an elective procedure scheduled at Mount Sinai South Nassau, please call

your physician’s office for information about rescheduling or call the hospital’s main number if you need a physician referral at (516) 632 3000.

For more information on Mount Sinai South Nassau’s services, go to mountsinai.org/southnassau.

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Make Healthy Food Choices Belly up to the produce section of your local farmer’s market or grocery store and stock up on a variety of fruits and vegetables. Consume food and drinks high in calories, sugar, salt and fat in moderation. These unhealthy foods should be an extremely limited part of your diet.

They might taste really good, but they are slowly killing you. Choose healthier alternatives for more snacks and meals and you’ll live to eat another day.

Find a Healthy Weight and Keep It There This goes along with the exercise and food choices. We all pack on a few extra pounds as we get older. It’s the nature of the old age beast. But know your BMI and keep an eye on it. If you’re on the last setting of your expandable waistband, it’s probably time to get some exercise, review your diet and make an appointment with your doctor.

Drink Alcohol in Moderation What exactly is moderation? Two drinks per day for men under the age of 65, and just one drink a day for men 65 and older. Some studies indicate health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption, though those may not help all who choose to imbibe. In some cases, it may be safer to avoid alcohol entirely and the positives may not outweigh the risks.

But if you’re going to drink? Don’t drive.

Male drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes are almost twice as likely as female drivers to be intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 percent or higher. And if you survive, nobody looks good in prison orange.

Smoking and Chewing Tobacco There aren’t many things that can have such instantaneous and long term benefits as giving up tobacco, resulting in a lower risk of heart disease, cancer and lung disease. The CDC says that smoking tobacco is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States, yet 20.5 percent of men are still smoking.

You’re smoking yourself into an early grave, and it’s expensive. So why are you still lighting up?

Manage and Tame Stress A lot of the men are workaholics and seem to thrive on stress. Note the word “seem.” You aren’t thriving.

Stress leads to higher blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, accelerated risk for prostate cancer and even erectile dysfunction. And though ED won’t kill you, it might make you more stressed! Stress and anxiety also play a big part in depression, and many men resist getting help for depression or don’t recognize the signs.

Men’s Health Network reports that men are four times more likely to commit suicide than women, attributing much of the blame to undiagnosed depression. (The recent suicides earlier this month of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain drive home the importance of seeking treatment and finding a support system.)

Play hooky.

Stop checking your email at home or kick off early now and again. And those of you with umpteen weeks of accumulated vacation days?

You aren’t heroic. No one dies saying they wish they’d worked more.

Get Some Rest Many of you are up late at night even though you have to be up at 7 a.m. Or brag about how you don’t need more than four to five hours of sleep a night.

Not according to the National Sleep Foundation, which says that your body requires seven to nine hours of sleep a night to stay healthy.

Lack of proper rest is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and depression as well as accidents involving motor vehicles and machinery. So power down and hop under the covers. You’ll gain that extra time on the back end.

Old habits die hard, but so do men who don’t take care of themselves.

Above photo: Don’t let the pandemic prevent you guys from focusing on your overall health.

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Man Up and Get to the Doctor Don’t miss your regular check-ups and screenings. A recent survey found that 25 percent of men who were sick or in pain would wait as long as possible to see a doctor (Is there a prize you are trying to win?) and 17 percent would wait at least a week after the first onset of illness.

If you have signs and symptoms of some of the most common diseases and illnesses, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, excessive thirst, urination problems, fevers, weight loss, numbness or persistent headaches, (basically anything that causes you to not feel like you) get yourself to the doctor. And preventative medicine? It prevents things! Keep up with your vaccines, your annual physical, and screenings like a colonoscopy. They’re important. Just because you feel well doesn’t mean that you are well.

Physical activity reduces your chance for many illnesses and diseases. It’s good for the body and the mind. Studies show that adults need at least two and a half hours of moderate intense aerobic activity every week and muscle strengthening activities two or more days a week. Feeling tense or sluggish? Regular exercise, as little as 20 minutes a day, can improve your mood and energy level, decrease stress and boost brainpower.

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ovid-19 has the public rethinking our behaviors and lifestyle. While we’re still in the throes of the pandemic, health experts constantly remind us to remain vigilant about overall health. So for the men out there, June is still Men’s Health Month. It serves as a reminder for the guys to be proactive about their health.

A large number of men don’t actively engage in preventative health or the healthcare system early in life. And the older you guys get, the less likely you are to get involved. There are plenty of excuses. You’re too busy. It’s too expensive. You feel fine. Or the worst of all,“I don’t get sick.”

Heart disease, cancers, unintentional injuries, diabetes, suicide and stroke are some of the top causes of death for men. Many of these have early signs and symptoms, and can be prevented and treated if caught early. But society has traditionally expected boys to be tough and ignore pain. So you push through symptoms and hide your feelings, thinking this makes you more of a man.

Unfortunately, that just makes you more likely to die from these conditions. In fact, the Men’s Health Caucus reports you will live about five years less than women.

The Centers for Disease Control and Preventation says that women are 100 percent more likely to visit the doctor for an annual exam or preventative service than you. And according to other data, reported by the New York Times, by the age of 100, women will outnumber men eight to one. There are going to be a lot of lonely women in the old folk’s home, and a handful of extremely happy and worn out men. Wouldn’t you like to be one of them?

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■ Providing each patient and medical staff with appropriate personal protective equipment.

■ Practicing social distancing. Prescreening sick patients on the phone.

■ Using separate entrances and exits for those who are ill when appropriate. Swabbing sick patients in parking lots when

■ Providing virus testing to patients before elective surgeries.

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Lawrence Woodmere Academy has of the graduating class. This positive energy and light brought so much happinever failed to amaze me in the face of obstacles. During these difficult times, ness into our lives at such an uncertain our school community has time. It made us feel like we come together in the most really were graduating. beautiful way. The administraThe surprises continued as tion and teachers managed to the class of 2020 was told that continue teaching with a set we would have a “drive-in schedule of classes over graduation” meaning that it Google Meets or really just a would be pre-recorded and large Facetime call. played on a large projector on Not only did they continue our field, and the sound would to enlighten us and expand bl a s t t h ro u g h yo u r c a r our minds with textbook through a radio station. knowledge but also ensured While sitting on my bed we were doing OK and were recording my valedictorian being both physically and speech was not expected, it felt mentally active. As seniors, it right. Our drive-in graduation iLLi Lbucker was disheartening and abrupt was the most amazing way to for our four years of high close out this crazy year with school to end during a global our friends and family safely. pandemic, but with the help of our Part of me wishes more classes could feel beloved teachers, it felt closer to normalcy the love that was felt as we all watched in than I could have ever imagined. harmony although separated.

When the coronavirus crisis shut There is no other class better equipped down the school in the very beginning, no to take on these global issues than the one anticipated that we would not be back class of 2020. Not only are we graduating in the building for the rest of the year. We amid a global pandemic, but we have also may have missed out on the end of the endured so much up until this point. We year events like prom, but LWA managed were the kids born into a world after 9/11. to make the seniors feel special in regard We have never known an airport without to graduation. As I was sitting in my security — I cannot even begin to fathom house looking at the ceiling, as we all what that might have looked like. We have been doing, school administration grew up in an economic recession in 2008. and a few teachers secretly planned a We went to elementary, middle and high Google Meet with my parents and soon school when school shootings became the enough I was on the phone with them. norm.

Multiple faces appeared discussing my But we spoke up, and marched. Whethaccomplishments and then they said that er it had been in New York City or in I would be the class of 2020’s valedictori- Washington D.C., we managed to show up an. to be bigger than ourselves. That is more With such an honor, numerous emo- than most leading our country can proudtions flooded through my body. I won- ly say they do. We went to women’s dered what being a virtual valedictorian marches to fight for equality and we took would look like. I wondered what gradua- part in climate change strikes, claiming tion would look like. A few days later that as “the seas rise, so will we.” Never Headmaster Brian O’Connell and Mary did we have a global issue go unnoticed Barton came zooming into my driveway and never will we. We are the kids who blasting Katy Perry’s “Roar” (LWA’s nick- will change the world. name is Tigers). They brought a sign that Congratulations to all the graduates. read “Graduate of Lawrence Woodmere,” Whether it be high school or not, you are a tassel, a cap, a huge banner with my pic- a part of something truly special. ture, and did the same for every member

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Hewlett stands in solidarity with Black Lives Matter

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Roughly 100 people gathered in the parking lot of the Hewlett Long Island Rail Road station to stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement for a peaceful candlelight vigil that commemorated black lives that have been lost due to police brutality.

The vigil on June 9 was organized by Hewlett High School alumni Gabrielle Barnes ‘18, Jessica Segarra ‘19 and current Hewlett High senior Sofia Pesantez.

Barnes, a black female and current student at Yale University, explained why she decided to help organize the vigil.

“We’re here to commemorate the black lives lost at the hands of those who were meant to protect them,” Barnes said. “We want this vigil to be solemn, but also a deep reflection on what is going on.”

Barnes added that while she has been a proud Hewlett resident since 2012, she has been subject to subtle racism during her youth. “Though we are able to have a peaceful assembly like this in Hewlett, it doesn’t mean that racism doesn’t pervade in this community and the broader Long Island area,” she said. “We are also here to fight that.”

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Some paRticipantS in the candlelight vigil at the Hewlett LIRR parking on June knelt during an over eight minute moment of silence that represented how long George Floyd was pinned to the ground by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. includes a protest march on June 7 that moved through Cedarhurst and Lawrence.

Floyd was allegedly pinned to the ground by the leg of Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who has been charged with murder second-degree and fired from his job. The three other officers at the scene were charged with aiding and abetting murder second-degree, and were also fired.

With Chauvin allegedly having Floyd pinned to the ground for over eight min-

utes, the vigil included a moment of silence for that same amount of time.

Some participants kneeled during the allotted time.

“Think about what you were reflecting on during these past eight plus minutes,” Pesantez said. “Now think about what was going through George Floyd’s head during that time. What happened to him just simply cannot happen.”

While Segarra was grateful for the attendance, she noted that young people need to make their presence more

known in the voting booth.

“Everyone here can vote as this is a privilege that not everyone has,” she said. “This privilege is historically underused by people ages 18 to 24. So to my fellow youngsters, go out and vote.”

The togetherness shown by community members inspired Barnes. “I thank you all so much for coming out tonight,” Barnes said to the crowd. “It’s beautiful to see that we can all come together peacefully but resiliently just so that we can all stand up for justice.”

Celebrating Hewlett High School’s class of 2020 With the coronavirus pandemic placing a damper on the traditional celebrations and ceremonies associated with the end of high school, the Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association, along with the Hewlett-Woodmere PTS and the Hewlett High School Principal Dr. William Galati and staff organized a vehicle caravan that began at Hewlett Elementary School and followed the same route as Homecoming down Broadway to the high

school campus on June 8.

Hewlett Fire Department trucks, balloons, banners, bubbles and music were all part of the event that included Galati handing out class T-shirts to the seniors, announcing the grads next stop in life and applause from family, friends and district officials.

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emma BlumenStein iS headed to Happy Valley, Pa. and Penn State University.

Hewlett HigH ScHool graduate Nicholas Inglima celebrated during the vehicle caravan on June 5.

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE OF AWARD OF S T O R M W A T E R MITIGATION BID PROPOSAL-CONTRACT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Hewlett Harbor will hold a Special Meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at 4:00pm via teleconferencing at Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557, for the sole purpose of awarding the contract for the Village’s 2020 Drainage Improvement Program -Stormwater Mitigation Project funded by the grant from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funds administered by the NYS Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery (“GOSR”).

PLEASE BE ADVISED that pursuant to the New York Governor’s Executive Order 202.1 issued on March 12, 2020, amending Article 7 of the Public Officers Law, to the extent necessary to permit any public body to meet and take such actions authorized by the law without permitting in-person public access to meetings, the Village of Hewlett Harbor will conduct on this date a Special Meeting without the public being present but will make available the means by which the public can listen to the meeting and the meeting will be recorded and transcribed.

PLEASE BE FURTHER ADVISED all those wishing to listen to this Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees are invited to do so.

Residents are directed to call the teleconference number 1 (712) 432-6110 and use access code number 360002.

The public may listen, but not participate.

Dated: Hewlett Harbor, New York June 9, 2020

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR MAUREEN McCARTHY DEPUTY VILLAGE CLERK 122124

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: FD Equity Capital LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 5/15/2020. NY Office location: Nassau County.

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LEGAL NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matters: Agency: Board of Zoning Appeals Incorporated Village of Atlantic Beach Date: June 25, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that should an inperson Public Hearing not be possible as of the date of the scheduled hearing, it will be conducted by conference call-in. To obtain call-in information please call Village Hall at (516) 371-4600 or email: plaza65@aol.com Case # 20375 - Howard & Elisa Mermelstein, 57 Ithaca Avenue - Applicant proposes to construct a 20’ X 45’ in-ground swimming pool in the side yard setback where Village Code 250-84(A) (1) requires that no outdoor swimming pools shall be installed or maintained unless: such pool is installed wholly in the rear yard of the premises. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 52, Lots 24-28 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Case # 20376 - Bennett & Rebecca Lindenbaum, 1710 Bay Boulevard Applicant proposes to construct a 9’ X 8’ spa to an existing swimming pool in the front yard setback where Village Code 250-84(A) (1) requires that no outdoor swimming pools shall be installed or maintained unless: such pool is installed wholly in the rear yard of the premises.

(A)(4) In the case of a corner lot, closer than 10 feet to any property line along an abutting street.

Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 83, Lots 1-5 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Case # 20377, Amy and Darryn Weinstein, 175 Daytona Street Applicant proposes to construct a second floor rear addition and arbor in the rear yard. Applicant is seeking relief from Village Code, 250-16.2 Accessory structures, permitted 80 square feet. 250-21 Lot coverage permitted 30%.

250-24 Rear yards, permitted setback 21.3 feet. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 4, Lots 31 & 32 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Case # 20378 - 126 Cayuga Avenue LLC. 126 Cayuga Avenue Applicant proposes to construct a 15’ X 30’ inground swimming pool within the side yard with

a fence higher than permitted where Village Code section: 250-84.

Conditions for installation and maintenance. A (1) No outdoor swimming pool shall be installed or maintained unless: Such pool is installed wholly in the rear yard of the premises. Village Code section: 250-41. Fences.

Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 73, Lots 143 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Case # 20379 - Nina Gasper, 51 Wayne Avenue Applicant proposes to construct a 24.5’ X 31.4’ X 16-4’ high Gazebo with kitchen where Village Code 250-31.2 requires the structure not to exceed 80 square feet and 8 feet in height. Premises are also known as Section 58, Block 38, Lots 16-18, 20-22, 114, 119 & 219 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. 122134

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matter: Agency: Board of Appeals Village of Woodsburgh Date: June 25, 2020 Time: 7:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York Subject: Application of Lori Schlesinger and Lawrence Hill, 800 Barberry Lane, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct an in-ground swimming pool with a spa, patio and fencing, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-39, in that the proposed impervious surface coverage will be 8,598 square feet, where a maximum of 6,689.12 square feet is permitted; (b) 150-47(D), in that the proposed shrubbery screening will be along the interior of the fence located on the north side property line, where every swimming pool shall be enclosed by a fence and said fence shall be properly screened with shrubs and plants located outside the fence; (c) 150-47(H), in that a 25 foot setback is required and is not met as follows: (i) the southwest swimming pool setback will be 15.32 feet, (ii) the northerly swimming pool setback will be 20 feet, (iii) the northerly swimming pool equipment setback will be 20 feet, (iv) the fence will be 7.48 feet from Ivy Hill Road, (v) the swimming pool fence adjoining the northerly lot line will be setback 0 feet, and (vi) the swimming pool fence at the northeast corner setback will be 2 feet.

The proposed swimming pool and spa also requires a special permit pursuant to

the Village Code §150-47(B). Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 71, Lot 25 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Application of Ari and Shira Hoschander, 45 Willow Road, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct an in-ground swimming pool, pool fence and related improvements, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-47(H), in that (i) the pool and fencing is partially in a side yard, where all pools, fencing and equipment are required to be located in a rear yard; (ii) the fence is setback 22.5 feet from the rear property line, where a minimum of 25 feet is required, and (iii) the pool is located 10 feet, and the fence 1 foot, from the side yard property line, where a minimum of 25 feet is required; and (b) 150-39, in that the impervious coverage will be 5,898 square feet, where a maximum of 5,710 square feet is permitted.

The proposed swimming pool and spa also requires a special permit pursuant to the Village Code §150-47(B).

Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 40, Lot 465 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Application of Shmuel Berry and Raizel Weiss, 847 Ivy Hill Road, Woodsburgh, New York, to construct an in-ground swimming pool, pool fence and related improvements, which construction requires variances of the following Village Code sections: (a) 150-39(A)(1), in that the lot coverage will be 5,746.6 square feet, where a maximum of 4,404.47 square feet is permitted; (b) 150-39(E), in that (i) a playset, (ii) inground trampoline, (iii) fire pit, (iv) masonry fireplace wall, (v) pergola, (vi) pavilion, and (vii) outdoor kitchen island, are each located in a front yard, where no accessory structures are permitted in a front yard; (c) 150-47(D), in that there is no shrubbery on the exterior of the fencing, where pool fencing is required to be screened by shrubs; (d) 150-47(H), in that (i) the pool, spa, pool equipment and fencing are located in a front yard, where all pools, fencing and equipment are required to be located in a rear yard, (ii) the pool equipment is 14.67 feet from the westerly lot line, where a minimum of 25 feet is required, (iii) the fencing is located 5 feet from the westerly lot line, where a minimum of 25 feet is required, and (iv) the fencing is located 5 feet from the Hickory Road lot line, where a minimum of 25 feet is required; and (e) 150-50(C), in that the

Coliseum closing for now due to pandemic loses

By BRIAN STIEGLITZ bstieglitz@liherald.com

Nassau Coliseum will temporarily close due to financial loses sustained during the coronavirus pandemic, according to officials. Onexim Sports and Entertainment, the company that owns the arena through its subsidiary Nassau Events Center, will keep the Coliseum closed while it searches for a new party to take control of the property.

According to a statement provided by Onexim, the Coliseum saw a “devastating effect” from the loss of revenue usually acquired from New York Islanders hockey games, in addition to canceling all planned concerts and events. During the shutdown, Onexim, owned by billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov, paid Coliseum employees their full salaries, reimbursed its guests for tickets to events that were

canceled and made restitution to those who booked events.

“While we still believe in the enormous long-term economic value of the Coliseum and the development of the surrounding land, NEC recognizes that such value will be best realized by other parties,” the statement from Onexim read.

“We cannot predict or control the actions of other interested stakeholders. However, we remain confident that the Coliseum and the proposed development project represent valuable investment opportunities.”

All Coliseum employees will be laid off, and according to Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Onexim is speaking with its lenders and potential investors to pay off its remaining debt. However, she added, the news will not stop plans to redevelop the 72 acres surrounding the Coliseum, known as the Nassau Hub.

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fence is located 5 feet from Hickory Road, where no fence or wall may be located within 5 feet of a front property line. The proposed swimming pool and spa also requires a special permit pursuant to the Village Code §150-47(B). Premises are also known as Section 41, Block 112, Lot 70 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. Due to public health and safety concerns related to COVID-19, and pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Orders, including, without limitation, Executive Orders 202.1, 202.10, 202.15, 202.38 and 202.39, the Board will not be meeting in person on June 25, 2020.

The meeting and the public hearings will take place via teleconferencing and videoconferencing through Zoom.

The meeting will be recorded and a transcription will be provided at a later date.

The Zoom login information is: Meeting ID: 893 0986 2759 Password: 388057 Or dial by your location: +1 646 558 8656 Plans and other materials associated with the application may be reviewed and downloaded at www.woodsburghny.com .

Through Zoom, the public will have the opportunity to see and hear the meeting and hearing live, and upon recognition by the Board, may present comments.

Comments also may be submitted prior to the meeting, but not later than 3:00pm on June 25, 2020, by regular mail to Village Hall or email to the Board at

bstolar@msek.com.

Public comments submitted by email must identify the application to which the comments apply.

Dated: June 11, 2020

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 122118

LEGAL NOTICE Sealed written offers to purchase from the Meadowmere Fire District one VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT Model No. VPL-3100B and related equipment (the “Item”) will be received by the Meadowmere Fire District at its offices at 14 Meyer Avenue, Lawrence, New York on June 25, 2020 between the hours of 5:00 to 5:30 p.m. and thereupon all such offers shall be read aloud.

The Item offered for sale is located at 12 Meyer Avenue, Lawrence, New York in its “as-is, where is” condition, without any warranties, and subject to the further terms of the bill of sale of the Meadowmere Fire District. The successful purchaser shall be responsible to remove the item sold from the premises at its sole cost and expense, no later than July 1, 2020.

The Meadowmere Fire District reserves the right to reject any and all offers made.

Payment by the successful purchaser shall be by cash or bank check only, payable to the Meadowmere Fire District no later than July 1, 2020.

Dated: June 9, 2020

By Order of the

Board of Fire Commissioners of the Meadowmere Fire District Sue Lund, Secretary 122116

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that public hearings will be held as to the following subjects: Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Woodsburgh Date: June 29, 2020 Time: 8:00 p.m.

Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York Subject: WDS 2001B. A local law to amend Chapter 106 of the Code of the Village of Woodsburgh, entitled “Peace and Good Order” to provide for regulation of artificial lighting and unreasonable noise.

WDS 2002. A local law to amend Chapter 1 of the Code of the Village of Woodsburgh, entitled “General Provisions” to modify penalties for violations of the Village Code.

At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters.

If an in-person meeting is not legally possible due to Executive Order of the Governor, then the hearing will be conducted by teleconference or videoconference.

If a teleconference or videoconference becomes necessary, the teleconference or videoconference information will be made available on the Village website, at http://www.woodsburghn y. c o m / b o a r d - o f trustees.html, by following the link to the

agenda for the Board’s June 29, 2020 meeting, and also can be obtained by emailing bstolar@msek.com.

The public may submit comments (a) via email to bstolar@msek.com, before or during the hearing, (b) by delivery to the Village, at Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York 11579, for receipt on or before 3:00pm on June 29, 2020, (c) at the inperson hearing, or (d) if the hearing is conducted by videoconference or teleconference, by making such comments during the videoconference or teleconference.

Any person having a disability which would inhibit attendance at or participation in any of the hearings should notify the Village Clerk at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to facilitate such attendance and participation.

All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett, New York, during regular business hours, and also will be available on the Village website, at http://www.woodsburghn y. c o m / b o a r d - o f trustees.html, by following the link to the agenda for the Board’s June 29, 2020 meeting.

Dated: June 10, 2020

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 122117

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Ask The Tecos are metal straps, I Architect think, and the inspector says he wants to see them and check the nails. Is this right?

Do you think he’s being picky because he didn’t get a call before we insulated? The rest of the house doesn’t have Tecos, and he didn’t say anything about it. Is he just giving us a hard time?

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A. Some jobs seem more unpopular than others. Who appreciates meter readers giving out parking tickets, except their few family members, or the people who make you form a line at the license bureau, but they have a job to do. Teco was a company that made metal connectors and brackets to join lumber together, strengthening structures because, unlike ordinary nailed connections, nailing at an angle to wood grain with properly spaced nails makes you safer.

You won’t find Teco connectors anymore, since they stopped producing them over 25 years ago, but you will find other brands. Simpson is the leader, and they make hundreds of specialized brackets with tested spacing of many nails per bracket to resist heavy stresses and strains, which most people don’t realize even exist. Brackets that attach roof rafters to the ridge board at the peak of the house, for example, increase the resistance of your house coming apart in high winds by as much as 30 more miles per hour.

If the house were hit by a windstorm, average homes built in 1950 to 1970 are rated for approximately 100 to 110 mph. Hurricanes and tornadoes produce winds high above that threshold, and one occurrence in your lifetime is one too many, but it can happen. When I was 12, my Toledo, Ohio, home was hit by a tornado and severely damaged. Fortythree people died in that midwestern storm on July 4, 1969, and we were fortunate that our home and family survived.

Every hole in brackets must be nailed, not just some. The insulation substitution was a pennywise, pound-foolish idea, aside from defying code, which is a law. The amount of money saved from better insulation will pay for itself, over and over, lowering utility bills. Rigid foam strengthens the structure while acting as a vapor barrier as well.

Fiberglass has lower thermal resistance, no structural value and less moisture resistance. The inspector was following common sense, and the law.

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he Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Let us realize the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.” The heinous murder of George Floyd by a police officer sworn to uphold the law was an act of infamy that must again bend the moral arc of history toward justice.

Like the murder of King himself — which galvanized the 1960s civil rights movement — George Floyd’s death must galvanize America to face some of the hard and bitter truths about race relations that still plague our nation. aLfonse Our founders, d’amaTo imperfect though they were, laid out the self-evident moral truth that “all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” It has taken almost two and a half centuries to give meaning to these words for our black brothers and sisters. And still we are short of that noble goal. Too many black Americans find their liberty and their lives snuffed out by violence, too often at the hands of those who should protect them.

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I believe that the vast majority of police are decent men and women who answer the call of public service. Many of our major metropolitan police forces today are in fact majority minority. In New York City, for instance, more than half of the force is now nonwhite, comprising blacks, Hispanics, Asians and other minorities.

But a few very bad cops have poisoned policing for many black Americans.

Floyd’s murderer had numerous citizen complaints lodged against him, some for the use of excessive force. Yet time and time again he faced no consequences, and was allowed to remain on the police force.

The first hard truth we need to learn from this is that our police forces — and especially the unions that represent them — too regularly and reflexively defend indefensible police behavior.

This is a serious flaw that publicemployee unions must own up to. When bad teachers are nearly impossible to remove, students suffer. When incompetent civil servants hide behind union rights, the public suffers. But when bad cops go unpunished, people suffer, and they die. This must change.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature are making a good start by

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reforming “shield laws” that can be misused to keep police misconduct secret.

Other policing changes are also in order, including more thorough screening of recruits to identify and weed out potential problem candidates, and far better training in police academies to stress de-escalation of potentially dangerous situations and the use of minimum necessary force to effect arrests. The best cops rarely draw a gun or resort to lethal force. They remember they are peace officers.

But far-left ranting about “defunding” and even “abolishing” police forces is insane. What’s the alternative? In Minneapolis, armed “citizen patrols” of mostly black civilians — led by a city councilman who’s the son of Minnesota’s black attorney general, who is investigating Floyd’s murder — have taken to the streets to try to keep order in the aftermath of violence there.

What would happen if one of these civilian posses inevitably were to shoot and kill someone — maybe even another black person? Who would be accountable? Who would answer? Would black lives still matter then?

And there’s one other hard truth we must face as a nation. The overwhelming majority of black murder victims —

ut far-left rants about ‘defunding’ or ‘abolishing’ police forces are insane.

especially young black men — are killed by other persons of color. During the Memorial Day weekend in Chicago alone, dozens of people were shot, and 10 were killed. Most of the victims were black. Their lives matter, too. Unless the hopelessness, rootlessness and violent gang culture underlying many of these deaths are addressed, the killing is bound to continue.

President Trump made a great move when he named black Republican Sen. Tim Scott, of South Carolina, to head an effort to develop proposals to deal with police misconduct and the carnage in black communities. People should remember that it was Trump and senators like Scott who drew up and passed the First Step Act, which is freeing many persons of color from serving disproportionately harsh sentences.

The president shouldn’t shy away from building on the solid progress he has made on criminal justice issues affecting black Americans. He should double down on initiatives like “opportunity zones” to drive private investment into inner cities.

Promote hope and justice. Lead, Mr. President. Black lives matter!

Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from New York, is the founder of Park Strategies LLC, a public policy and business development firm. Comments about this column? ADAmato@liherald.com.

Thank you very much, but I prefer to remain alive

ast week I received a happy-talk email from a bridge club out of town where I used to play. This particular club hosted hundreds of players at a time in a big indoor space.

It was a veritable petri dish of germs in the best of times; in the time of Covid-19, it would be a wickedly dangerous hot spot.

The club shut down in April because of the pandemic, and continued games online. The letter last week was from the owner, who said he was reopening because it’s all good. He Randi had been out and kReiss about, in restaurants and stores, relieved to see people mingling and getting back to business.

He said his bridge club would open immediately. He mentioned that he has rent to pay.

I wrote back, telling him that I was not willing to risk my life to pay his rent and, by the way, shame on him.

I mention this small incident because I believe the plan to breathe life back into

the economy depends on a deal with the devil. The unspoken quid pro quo is that lives will be sacrificed for financial gain, and those lives will be mostly older people, those with underlying medical conditions and those who must go back to work in high-risk industries like meat packing in order to feed their families.

What’s happening is a kind of national gaslighting, led by the gaslighter in chief, President Trump.

According to Psychology Today, “gaslighting is a tactic in which a person or entity, in order to gain more power, makes a victim question their reality. It works much better than you may think.”

The term comes from “Gaslight,” the 1944 movie starring Charles Boyer and Ingrid Bergman, in which an avaricious and murderous husband tries to make his new wife believe she is going insane. She insists she sees gas lights in their attic at night. He tells her she is imagining things, although he has indeed been up there every night, looking for her jewels.

Slowly, he unravels her sense of herself.

The term is still used to describe manipulation and abuse focused on mak-

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ing people question their own perceptions. The gaslighter keeps shifting the ground under the victims until they lose their equilibrium and start feeling “crazy.”

Trump has refined the process of gaslighting during his tenure.

In his version, let’s call it Gaslighting 2.0, he lies, or contradicts what he said a day or an hour or a minute ago. He dissembles right before our eyes. He tells us we aren’t seeing what we know we absolutely are seeing, like the strong-arm attack on peaceful protesters in Washington’s Lafayette Square two weeks ago.

He makes up stuff, like vaccines that are just around the corner and treatments that can work miracles. He touts his record on civil rights while every single word out of his lying mouth contradicts his claims.

This is his trick: He says the thing, then he holds up a sign behind it saying I don’t really mean this. Over and over again, for more years than we can bear, he has been gaslighting Americans with half-truths and outright lies.

Now, he and his supporters are urging folks to toss away the masks, to shop and

he unspoken quid pro quo of the reopening is that lives will be sacrificed for financial gain.

dine out and party. He is urging us to take one for Team America. He invites crowds to his rallies while requiring them to sign away their right to litigate if they get sick.

What I am observing is that even people who have been social distancing and wearing masks are coming under the influence of groupthink and starting to get together with friends and plan trips and get haircuts and enjoy dinners out.

My friends, nothing has changed since the pandemic began. Those of us who are vulnerable must take care of ourselves, because no one else will. There is no civil authority to make and enforce rules that will keep us safe.

According to The Washington Post, “More than a dozen states continue to show new highs in the number or coronavirus cases . . . The spikes provide disturbing data points in the ongoing tug of war between the economic costs of restrictions and the human cost of lifting them. ‘Worse times are ahead,’ said Joe Gerald, a public health researcher at the University of Arizona.”

Like the bridge club owner, our country needs to pay the rent. But at what cost?

Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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ustice for George Floyd came swiftly in New York.

During two weeks of intense protests at hundreds of locales across the state, Black Lives Matter protesters decried Floyd’s death and demanded systemic changes in the way policing is carried out here.

Last Friday, the protesters got their wish when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a 10-bill package of reforms passed earlier in the week by the State Legislature.

Among the reforms, the measures: ■ Repealed the state’s 1976 50-a statute, which shielded police officers’ disciplinary records from public view. (In the Floyd case, the Minneapolis police officer who killed him, Derek Chauvin, had 18 disciplinary infractions on his record.)

■ Banned police from using chokeholds.

■ Required state troopers to wear body cameras.

Cuomo also signed an executive order requiring local police departments to develop community-oriented policing plans that are to be formulated with public input. The governor is giving the people a role in determining how they will be policed.

Local governments have until next April 1 to redesign their police departments, or they will face the possibility of losing state funding. Those governments must account for the size of their police forces, the weapons they employ, their disciplinary procedures for punishing offending officers and a citizen-complaint process.

Nassau County and cities and villages with police departments must hold public hearings to help plot the future of policing

here. In particular, Nassau’s communities of color must be heard. Hearings should be held in their neighborhoods to ensure that the maximum number of people attend and comment.

If carried out properly, the process should be healthy. Police will face scrutiny as they never have before, but surely they will also hear from many grateful residents whom they have aided through the years. The criticism will be necessary in order to develop a set of regulations and guidelines to make sure there is never again a death like that suffered by Floyd.

The majority of police are hardworking, decent people. No doubt, they do not deserve to be lumped in with the likes of Chauvin. This process, if done right, will not do that. Rather, it will focus on the policies and protocols needed to reform a system that is long overdo for an overhaul.

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For goodness’ sake, wear a mask

n May 30, a Herald editor conducted an informal, small-scale survey, counting the number of people with masks whom he passed while walking at the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick.

The count wasn’t even close. Eightyfour people were wearing masks, while 42 weren’t. That is, two-thirds wore masks.

The same editor conducted the same survey just over two weeks later, on June 14. This time, the results were very different. Seventy-eight people weren’t wearing masks, while 20 were. That is, 79 percent of people had no face covering, while 21 percent did.

What does this tell us? Perhaps nothing

— after all, this was a small survey, conducted at one location on only two days.

On the other hand, it could indicate an attitudinal shift — perhaps people believe the worst of the coronavirus crisis is behind us, so they no longer have to wear masks.

There was seemingly no reason not to wear a mask last Sunday. The temperature was in the low 70s, with virtually no humidity and a slight breeze, so you didn’t feel stifled by the weather while wearing one.

Have people become apathetic? We hope not. The virus still lurks among us. It’s out there, waiting to strike. If we don’t take the most basic precautions, like wearing

letters Diverse reactions color protest marches To the Editor: A stark example of the inherent racism of our society was evident in the differing reactions to the recent protest marches in Cedarhurst and Far Rockaway (“Marching for social change” and “In Far Rockaway, a peaceful protest march,” June 11-17).

Despite the geographical separation, the villages of Cedarhurst and Lawrence “declared states of emergency and put in place a curfew” in anticipation of the Far Rockaway march. As well, numerous storefronts in Cedarhurst were quickly covered with plywood.

No such precautions were implemented prior to the Cedarhurst march. The impetus for the different official and business reactions is sadly obvious: the participants in the Cedarhurst march were expected to be primarily white; those in Far Rockaway, predominantly black.

It is this dichotomy of reactions, rather than the admirable

masks and staying six feet apart from people other than our immediate family members, then we could very well be in for a second wave of infection.

We’re already seeing second waves in other parts of the country. A number of states reopened too fast, without coherent plans. Now they are suffering with rapidly rising hospitalization rates.

Thanks to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s leadership, New York has taken a careful, calculated approach to reopening its economy.

The state has done all it can to ensure that the infection rate remains low. Now individual actions will determine whether we remain on course to recovery — both the health of our citizens and our economy.

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hy did George Floyd’s death bring our nation to its knees? wondered Ava Marie DuVernay, the director of the 2014 film “Selma,” about the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s organizing activities in Selma, Ala., in 1965.

DuVernay was speaking last week on the second night of Oprah Winfrey’s twopart special, “Where Do We Go from Here?” on OWN. I desperately wanted to hear her thoughts. The sight of Floyd lying facedown on the asphalt with a Minneapolis police officer’s scott knee pressed into Brinton his neck had haunted me for days. DuVernay’s question burned in my mind.

“I usually don’t see the officer,” she remarked.

Many times before, black men had been beaten or shot down by rogue police officers. Never, however, had we seen an offending officer’s face in the same frame as the victim. The black man was usually shown running away, or the incident took place at night, and all involved were obscured by darkness.

In this case, we could see, by the light of day, the now ex-officer — Derek Chauvin — slowly suffocating Floyd as he begged for his dead mother. The public — black and white — understood his pain, his anguish, his fear.

There could be no excuse making, no

misunderstood cues on Chauvin’s part.

Floyd was handcuffed and helpless.

Chauvin had a solemn obligation to preserve Floyd’s life. He failed.

In the very same frame, we can see both Chauvin’s and Floyd’s eyes — Chauvin, merciless, Floyd, increasingly hopeless, understanding he will soon lose his life, his face buried in the street. We understand the interplay between the two: Chauvin applying force to Floyd’s neck was a symbol of dominance over him.

In effect, the 8 minutes and 46 seconds that he held his knee to Floyd encapsulated 400 years of oppression that black people have faced in North America, first through 246 years of slavery in the American colonies and then the United States, followed by 154 years of structural racism.

Yes, systemic racism is real, Floyd’s death screamed to the nation. It was proof positive of its existence. There was no ambiguity. Only the most racist of minds would be incapable of understanding the concept — and of sympathizing with Floyd or any person of color.

I watched “Selma” over the weekend.

It’s a beautiful film, painstaking in its attention to detail and commitment to historical accuracy. King came to Selma understanding how deeply racism ran through that small southern city. He knew there would be trouble, and he hoped to have it captured for all to see in the national news outlets.

But King miscalculated the ruthless-

Letters intentions of the Cedarhurst marchers, that demonstrates the true level of “awareness and support in the community” for equality of treatment and social change.

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New York must reopen smartly To the Editor: Right now, we need to be cautious. I know businesses are eager to open, and we all want to get the economy going, but we need to be careful. We cannot make a mistake today that wipes out our hard-earned progress.

The coronavirus remains a public health threat, and we are seeing worrying spikes in more than 20 states. Data from California, Florida, Texas, Arizona and elsewhere show that the virus is still

spreading fast.

New York is one of the exceptions. As we reopen, the numbers continue to look good. That’s because we are taking a measured approach to reopening, and relying on numbers and data to guide us. But more important, it’s because New Yorkers have been smart and diligent. We are informed, we understand the facts and we have acted responsibly. But we all need to remain vigilant to avoid the spikes other states are experiencing.

Five regions entered Phase Three of reopening on Tuesday.

Central New York, the Finger Lakes, the Mohawk Valley, the North Country and the Southern Tier were cleared by experts to enter the next phase. Phase Three allows indoor dining at restaurant and food services and personal care services, including nail salons, spas and tattoo and piercing facilities, to resume.

Each industry is subject to specif-

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ness of Alabama state and local police, who descended on 525 protest marchers on what became known as Bloody Sunday, March 7, 1965. The demonstrators tried to cross the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, named for a Confederate officer who later became a Ku Klux Klan grand dragon and U.S. senator. The marchers were headed to Montgomery, the state’s capital, a 50-mile walk. Police blocked their passage, rushed at them, beat them with billy clubs and sprayed them with tear gas.

The march organizer, Amelia Boynton, was knocked unconscious. John Lewis, a student protester, suffered a concussion. He went on to join Congress in 1987, representing Georgia’s 5th District. Today, at 80, he is still in the House. King himself wasn’t there that day. He later led two marches in Selma, including the final one that led to Montgomery.

I realized I had witnessed a smaller version of Selma on Merrick Road in Merrick on June 2. A group of 150 Black Lives Matter protesters, seeking justice for George Floyd, planned to march on the sidewalk when they were stopped by a group of about 30 counterprotesters. I was covering the demonstration for the Herald.

The counterprotesters shouted at the demonstrators to go back home and pointed west to Freeport, which has a mix of black, Latino and white people.

Two young people among the counterprotesters draped themselves in the Ameri-

t was the first time we saw the faces of both the killer and the victim in the same frame.

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How George Floyd’s death brought us to our knees

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Nassau County police eventually escorted the BLM demonstrators around the counterprotesters. I was focused on photographing the demonstrators. Later nous m officer on, in video footage, I saw the anger in the counterprotesters as the demonstra- act of i tors passed by. One man was seen giving moral Like them the finger, an image that precisely mirrored the reaction of one white man caught on film watching the beat-down in Selma 55 years earlier.

Some 25,000 people from around the country marched in Selma after Bloody Sunday. President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, doing away with voting restrictions like the poll tax that had prevented most black people from voting in the South.

An estimated 10,000 BLM protesters came to Merrick and Bellmore from June 3 to 7. Their demonstrations were among hundreds statewide. Last Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a sweeping legismoral lation package that, among other measures, did away with Section 50-a of the equal, state Civil Rights Law, which protected ator wi police disciplinary records from public among suit of view.

It appears, as King noted, “the arc of two an the moral universe is long, but it bends to thes sisters toward justice.” noble g find th Scott Brinton is the Herald Community out by Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra Universi- those w ty Herbert School of Communication.

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Working together to improve the health and well-being of the community

We thank and applaud the many community members who came together to open a temporary medical facility in Lawrence, New York.

In partnership with Northwell Health, we served over 5,000 people across southwest Nassau County and southeast Queens.

In the midst of the pandemic, this was an innovative partnership to provide routine and COVID-19-related care and testing to the community, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your vital efforts.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to our dedicated partners:

Sh’or Yoshuv Institute Achiezer Community Resource Center Hatzolah Emergency Air And the many community volunteers Michael A. Epstein Chairman, Board of Trustees Michael J. Dowling President & CEO Jason Naidich, MD Senior Vice President Central Region Executive Director Michael H. Goldberg Executive Director Long Island Jewish Medical Center 1092757

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