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Building plans anger residents They cite potential traffic increase with proposed Pearsall Project have a modern design by using eco-friendly materials.” The buildings’ amenities More than 150 Five Towns res- would include a pool, a gym, a idents gathered at an Aug. 4 spa, office space and a coffee meeting of the Cedarhurst vil- shop, as well as barbecue areas, a lage board in the Lawrence High water feature and gardens. Most School cafeteria to voice their of the parking would be in an opposition to a proposed develop- underground garage. ment that would “Anyone who has bring three large been down Pearsall residential buildings Avenue of late, I to an area off Rockathink would agree way Turnpike and it’s unsightly and Pearsall Avenue, in somewhat neglectCedarhurst, where ed,” said William there are currently Vaneso, the head several vacant lots, engineer for the an abandoned wareproject, proposed by house, retail and Pearsall Rock, a smaller residential Uniondale developer. buildings. “I think we can all The meeting was agree it is an area originally scheduled RAmoN lYoNS that needs to have a for Cedarhurst Vil- Cedarhurst redevelopment.” lage Hall, but was T h e b o a rd a l moved to accommolowed residents to date a larger crowd as word address the proposed project. spread about the proposed con- One, Arthur Lavitt, said he had struction. lived in Cedarhurst for nearly 30 “The Pearsall project propos- years, and that he believed trafal intends to build three individ- fic in the area would worsen if ual buildings with a total of 112 the project were approved. “The residential co-op and rental firemen and emergency vehicles units,” said Daniel Hyman, one that need to get up and down of the development’s engineer- Cedarhurst Avenue and Rockaing architects. “The buildings will be four stories high and Continued on page 15

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A sporting gesture Hewlett High School football player Spencer Smith received the 5,000th vaccine administered by the Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile, from nurse practitioner Amber Vitale outside Hempstead Town Hall on last Friday, as Town Clerk Kate Murray looked on. The Vaxmobile is supported by federal funding, administered by the Town of Hempstead.

Celebrating community, and Pete Sobol, at Inwood Day By JeFFReY BeSSeN jbessen@liherald.com

Three residents who have lived in Inwood for a collective 59 years have joined forces to organize the eighth annual celebration of the Town of Hempstead hamlet. This year the event is dedicated to a longtime advocate of the community that was once known as Near Rockaway and

Westerville. Inwood Day will take place this Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Five Towns Community Center, at 270 Lawrence Ave. in Lawrence. The afternoon of family fun will include arts and crafts, games, food, music and prize raffles. There will be soccer games on the Sadie E. Scott Recreation Field outside the community

center, 3-on-3 basketball in the gym, pool and Ping-Pong in the game room and Zumba dancing outside, as well as obstacle courses and a bouncy attraction for children, and a deejay. Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed as well. “Inwood Day is an amazing time for our community to come together and celebrate the comContinued on page 19

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Cleanup of the contaminated Quick and Clean Cleaners site at 380 Rockaway Turnpike in Cedarhurst is expected sooner than expected if the remedial plans unveiled by New York State Department of Environmental officials at a Cedarhurst village zoning board meeting on Aug. 5 are approved. The remedy proposed for the site includes treating contaminated groundwater through injection of chemical oxidants into the groundwater; maintaining a site cover system; soil vapor intrusion mitigation by continued operation and maintenance of the on-site, sub-slab and depressurization system. DEC officials said the anticipated cost is $474,000. Bob Corcoran, a DEC remedial section chief, explained how the contaminated site gained the state’s attention. “We classified it as a ‘P Site’ which is a potential site, and we went out and did our own investigation and found some groundwater contamination,” he said. “The soil looks like it was exacerbated at the time, and in 2011 the site was classified as ‘Class 2 inactive,’ inhabited space, which means we have upgraded it to a significant threat.” Public Health Specialist for New York State Department of Health’s Bureau of Environmental Exposure Investigation Jacquelyn Nealon explained that the hazardous material used at the business could harm the groundwater.

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new yoRk state Department of Environmental Remedial Section Chief Bob Corcoran, highlighted the groundwater flow and explained how chemical reactions can lead to sensitive receptors. “With the site, historically this was a dry cleaner and they used different chemicals, Tetrachloroethylene or PCE often times with doing that work there will be spillage, dumping and that is how ground water can be contaminated,” she said. “When we talk about exposure we

are talking about physical contact, touching it with your hands, walk on it, or go through it. It can be consumed, you are drinking it or eating it because it could be beyond food, or you are breathing it. If people are not being exposed to it there will not be any harm.” However, Nealon placed some distance between the contaminated groundwater and the water supply used by residents. “When we are talking about the water that people drink, that is coming from the public water supply which is tested before it is distributed,” she said. “So that water even though groundwater underneath it is contaminated you are not drinking that water, that contamination is not associated with that.” Bill Fonda a DEC spokesman, said the propos4ed remedy will help the public as well as contain the groundwater issue. “Right now, the site is listed as a class 2 which for the public safety needs to be addressed, the goal is to get the site to class 4 and at that point, there would no longer be an issue,” he said. The remedy will benefit the public because we want to limit as much exposure as possible and eliminate the contaminated groundwater.” Clean up of the Cedarhurst site could take multiple rounds of the proposed remedy and might be completed by the end of 2022. “After the remedy, it would depend on how many rounds you need, then we would need to reclass,” Corcoran said. “I am hedging my bets by saying the end of next year.” Have an opinion on the proposed cleanup of 380 Rockaway Turnpike? Send letter to jbessen@liherald.c om

Public libraries are Zooming through Covid By Daniel RoBeRtson drobertson@liherald.com

The two public libraries in the Five Towns are familiar with attracting crowds of people that are so large you cannot find parking in their respective lots. Since the beginning of coronavirus pandemic Hewlett-Woodmere and Peninsula public libraries have weathered the storm by continuing to hold virtual events. Hewlett-Woodmere in Hewlett hosts a variety of events for all ages on Zoom and are beginning to bring a couple of events inside. Library Director William Ferro thinks Zoom has been good for certain programs and difficult for other ones. “The lectures have been popular; story time has been popular but there have been difficulties with keeping kids in front of a computer screen,” he said. “We are holding story time in-person and in our courtyard and continue to use social distancing.” Zoom has helped the library overcome its space problem when holding simultaneous events. “In the past it is difficult to have multiple programs at the same time because we were really limited on space, and we have always been limited on parking,” Ferro said. “While we were doing everything by zoom, we did not have any of these restrictions. I was able to have children's programs and adult programs at the same time because there was not a physical constraint.” Nadine Connors, the program director for HewlettWoodmere library, has had a plethora of programs that were successful while she worked from home during the coronavirus pandemic. “When we had closed, we did not know how long it would be,” she said. “We continued programs such as a reading and socializing group for adults 21 and older who have physical or mental disabilities. “I did about one program a day, we brought back an informal discussion for seniors who discuss current events which has been great,” Connors added. “In the end, everything worked out very well. Moving forward we will do some sort of hybrid where you can watch certain

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Peninsula PuBlic liBRaRy, above, and the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library have both found success during the pandemic with virtual programming. events from home or come into the building. Zoom has helped members of the community who are isolated, so this technology has helped us reach out to them.” Peninsula library Director Carolynn Matulewicz said her Lawrence facility found similar success throughout the past year. “Since we started Zoom programing our cliental has expended,” she said. “A lot of our seniors who were homebound and lonely were appreciative of connecting with the library. It allowed us to bring in a lot of other people who would not be able to come to the library via Zoom because now they are doing it from their homes which has been more cost effective for us that way, we would not be able to pay for their transportation.” Peninsula held all its programs on Zoom throughout

the pandemic, which has its cons and pros, Matulewicz said. “You cannot make the connection from Zoom; people connect with each other at the library, and on Zoom it is not always interactive,” she said. “The positive side is we cannot have 150 people at the library, but we can have them on a Zoom program.” Peninsula library also plans on having some events inperson at the library starting next month. “We did not start any in-person programming, but we will be starting an art lecture September 1 as a hybrid,” Matulewicz said. “We have scheduled events at the library for October and November. People have come back and are happy to be here, their happy to touch the books and browse.”

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Struggling with mental health is not rare By Daniel RoBeRtson drobertson@liherald.com

Mental health continues to a topic that has affected many top tier athletes across the country. Women’s tennis player Naomi Osaka dropped out of the French Open a couple of months back, and two weeks ago Simone Biles temporary withdrew herself from the Tokyo Olympics due to her mental health. Some people might point towards social media’s role in adding an immense amount of pressure on athletes to consistently be nothing else but great. Athletes, however, are not the only ones whose mental health is affected. The medical issue has become a prominent topic for people across Nassau County as well as county officials unveiled that money will be available to help. “There will be $17.9 million dollars in grants allocated for programs to help with mental health, social services, senior citizens, veterans, and substance abuse support,” County Executive Laura Curran stated last week. The Long Island Crisis Center is a 24/7 hotline-based service for people who need assistance regarding mental health issues. Crisis Center Director Joe Walsh understands how important mental health is, and how the illness should be treated. “We know mental health is important as physical health,” he said. “We treat mental health challenges the same way we would treat a physical illness.” A person’s mental health does not degenerate overnight. There are a variety of reasons why many people suffer from mental health issues. Walsh wants there to be an open line of communication so people are comfortable discussing their problems. “We want to create an environment where people can ask for help,” he said. “One of our goals as an agency is to take stigma out of the public profession. To remind the community it is OK to talk about mental health and not be OK, the road to mental health recovery can help with one conversation.” New Horizon Counseling Center in Valley Stream has seen an increase in people attending treatment and therapy

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Champion gymnast simone Biles shined a spotlight on mental health at the Tokyo Olympics this year. since the coronavirus pandemic. Counseling Center Director Nitza Hasis said her staff is well equipped to handle both mental health and physical issues. “We use the same mentality when treating mental and physical health, she said. “There is connection between the two and we train our staff to deal with it appropriately. “We give medication that is given from the psychiatrist, or we use therapy, specifically Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. We learn how to manage the symptoms.” Clients who are suffering from mental health issues are receiving medication or CBT have struggled at times to remain patient as they try and get better. “Some-

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Gunshots fired at two men in Inwood Two men were allegedly shot at by the driver of the vehicle they were sitting outside of the Bayview Gardens apartment complex at 385 Bayview Ave. in Inwood at 1:10 p.m. on Aug. 3, police said. Three men were inside a parked silver BMW with black tire-rims and no front license plate, when the driver got out of the car and allegedly removed a handgun from a black bag and fired multiple shots at the two other men, according to police.

The men left the vehicle and took off for the back of the apartment complex, while the driver got back into the car and fled east on Merril Place. No one was hurst, police said. Police are asking anyone with information on the incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All calls are confidential. —Jeffrey Bessen

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resigned. “I am disappointed they did not put him through the wringer,” Welner said. “I wanted more details about the Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his accusations however I am surprised he resignation Tuesday around noon, catch- resigned. I do not know how much this ing New Yorkers off guard, particularly will help us in 2022.” after he began his roughly 20-minute At the Bar Harbour Mall in Lawrence, speech with a seemingly defiant tone, call- Rosedale resident Makeda Shaw, who ing himself a fighter. admitted to being in her 30s, said she did The Democratic governor, 63, who has not expect Cuomo to resign today. “I do been in the office since 2011, came under not believe he should have resigned, he mounting political pressure to resign over did an incredible job throughout the panthe past week, with members demic and helped us get of the State Assembly overthrough it,” Shaw said. “I have whelmingly saying they would heard about the accusations move forward with impeachbut as far as his job goes, he ment hearings if he did not has done everything to help step aside. New York.” “It was an honor to serve,” After calling for Cuomo to Cuomo said near the end of resign and thinking that the roughly 20-minute stateimpeachment would be needment, broadcast live. The first ed if the governor did not step time he spoke live after the down, State Sen. Todd Kaminattorney’s general report was sky, a Democrat who repreGov. Andrew made public. He spoke in a sents the Five Towns, issued Cuomo recorded statement last week. this statement. The resignation came seven “The governor’s resignadays after State Attorney General Letitia tion is in the best interest of New York,” James, a Democrat, had issued a scathing Kaminsky stated. “The 11 brave women report detailing alleged sexual miscon- who came forward and the thorough and duct by the governor. James’s report fearless investigation from our attorney included testimony by 179 witnesses and general brought us to this moment. 74,000 pieces of evidence. Incoming Gov. [Kathy] Hochul now faces Cuomo was apologetic toward the 11 unprecedented challenges and we must women who had accused him of sexual all be ready to help her meet the moment harassment, but he denied any wrongdo- and ensure that Long Island thrives and ing, saying it was in his nature to touch prospers during her tenure.” and hug those around him, including Assemblywoman Melissa Miller employees under him. He engaged in (R-Atlantic Beach) said in a statement: friendly gestures, not sexual advances, he “Gov. Cuomo did the right thing by insisted. resigning. Our focus should continue to Cuomo said: “The most serious allega- be on battling Covid-19 and our state’s tions made against me have no credible, recovery. His investigation would cost taxfactual basis in the report. And there is a payers millions and that’s not fair to the difference between alleged improper con- hardworking residents of our state. Howduct and concluding sexual harassment.” ever, Gov. Cuomo still needs to be held Cuomo’s resignation takes effect in 14 accountable. The courageous women who days, after which the lieutenant governor, came forward and all the New Yorkers Kathy Hochul, will take the reins. who lost loved ones in nursing homes Woodmere resident Frank Welner, 74, deserve justice.” was surprised but relieved that Cuomo

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N.C. enhances first-responder protections By Cristina arroyo rodriguez carroyo@liherald.com

After five hours of public testimony Aug. 2, the Nassau County Legislature voted to increase protections for all first responders, including police officers, auxiliary police officers, corrections officers, paid and volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians, by imposing civil penalties of up to $50,000 per incident against anyone who assaults, menaces or harasses current and former members of this protected class. The 11 Republican members of the County Legislature voted for the bill, as did Democratic Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton, who represents the 11th District on the North Shore, and Legislator Joshua Lafazan, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats. Lafazan, who represents the 18th District on the North Shore, introduced the bill in the Legislature. Legislators Andrew Drucker and Ellen Birnbaum, both Democrats, had originally co-sponsored the bill, but later withdrew their support for it. First responders were first granted protected status in Nassau in 2019, shortly after veterans were granted the status because of evidence-based research that showed discrimination against them, specifically in housing. The measure passed unanimously in the Legislature on May 20 that year, and was signed into law by Deputy County Executive Helena Williams, acting on behalf of County Executive Laura Curran. Siela Bynoe, a Democrat and the Legislature’s sole Black female representative, pleaded with her fellow lawmakers to reject this most recent bill, saying, “We made the mistake once. This is an opportunity to right a wrong.” She also questioned why former first responders would be included in the legislation, if the intent of the law were to protect first responders from present danger. “They can hang up their uniforms. I can’t hang up my black skin,” she said. According to a June county police report, this year, Black people were 4.6 times more likely to be arrested, 4.3 times more likely to have police use force against them, 2.33 times more likely to be stopped in traffic and 3.53 times more likely to be interviewed by police in the field, with 40 percent of those patted down versus 23 percent of whites. More than 50 people spoke out against the legislation. The Legislature’s minority leader, Kevan Abrahams, a Democrat from Freeport, sought to postpone the vote to give more time to discuss it, but the Republican majority voted against tabling it. Earlier, protesters had chanted, “Pull the bill! Pull the bill!” The first four speakers were the only ones to voice support for the legislation, including Brian Sullivan, Nassau County Correction Officers Benevolent Association president; James McDermott, County Police Benevolent Association president; John Wighaus, County Detectives Association president; and Rick Fresetti, County Superior Officers Association president. The speakers said they took pride in

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Civil rights aCtivists held up photos of the police officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, saying they likely would not have been charged and convicted if such legislation had been in place in Minneapolis last year.

nassau County Civil rights attorney Frederick Brewington last week spoke out during a hearing against a bill that would impose civil penalties against anyone who assaults, menaces or harasses a first responder, calling the legislation unconstitutional. first responders’ role in ensuring that Nassau remains among the safest large counties in the United States and alluded to nationwide anti-police sentiment. Fresetti said opponents of the bill were seeking publicity, and he remembered the time in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, saying, “It was nice for a while that first responders and law enforcement were spoken of highly — we were even put on a pedestal.” Theresa Sanders, president and chief executive of the Urban League of Long Island and a member of the Police Diversity Committee that was formed in reaction to a May Newsday report on discrimination in the police hiring process, condemned the bill. The head of this new committee, Bishop Lionel Harvey, also attended, but did not comment and told the Herald he did not think the committee would either. Opponents of the bill included community members and civil rights leaders

from the NAACP, LGBT Network, New York Civil Liberties Union, Long Island United and Indivisible Nassau, among others, who argued that it would violate the Constitution and was politically motivated during an election year. They also said it would penalize disenfranchised people, including members of the transgender community, who are not protected under the county’s Human Rights Law. Tracey Edwards, the NAACP Long Island regional director, played a past recording of Lafazan expressing support for measures to address systemic racial inequities, in which he identified himself as a minority because he is Jewish. “Don’t be a hypocrite …shame on you,” Edwards told Lafazan. Seven lawyers opposed the bill, including Frederick Brewington, who said it would have effectively silenced or penalized those who recorded officer Derek Chauvin murdering George Floyd. Those recordings provided evidence that led to the officer’s conviction.

“This bill is a clear act of retaliation against Black Lives Matter,” Brewington told the Herald. In reaction to Floyd’s murder and the nationwide protests against police brutality that followed, the state required local governments to pass police reform legislation. In May, the plan proposed by Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder passed, with the only three Black legislators opposing it. Critics, including state Attorney General Letitia James, cited its lack of independent oversight and accountability, with no civilian complaint review board or inspector general. The legislation cited “outbreaks of destructive rioting and lawlessness” since May last year that had prevented police from stopping “chaos and mass violence.” It also acknowledged incidents of racially motivated police misconduct, but said “misconduct by individual officers can never under any circumstances justify the vilification of all law enforcement.” Susan Gottehrer, the Nassau County New York Civil Liberties Union director, asked legislators for county-specific data to support the bill. They listed four incidents: two recent attacks on police and corrections officers, one against police officers during a protest in June 2020 and one against a firefighter in 2011. After DeRiggi-Whitton announced her vote for the bill, most remaining audience members walked out before the other legislators remarked on their votes and the results were tallied. Curran, who is seeking re-election in November, has 30 days to sign the bill or veto it. She reached out to the state attorney general’s office for advice on whether the bill “strikes the proper legal balance between the government’s responsibility to protect its uniformed personnel and its duty not to interfere with the ability of the people to exercise their civil rights legally without fear of penalty.” If vetoed, the Republican-controlled Legislature would need 13 votes to override Curran’s decision.

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Herald sports ThE dEfENdINg ATLANTIc League champion Long Island Ducks used a 12-game winning streak in July to secure the First Half North Division title and lock up a berth in the playoffs, which begin in early October.

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Win streak propels Ducks to top spot By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

A 12-game winning streak in July propelled the defending champion Long Island Ducks to the First Half North Division title and a berth in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball playoffs, set to begin in early October. The Ducks sealed up the division top spot with almost a week to spare by defeating the Southern Maryland Blue Claws, 8-2, on July 28 for their 13th victory in 14 games. Starting pitcher Brendan Feldmann went the distance to earn his fourth win in five decisions. He allowed just two runs on seven hits and one walk over nine innings while striking out two batters. Vladimir Frias led the offense with three hits, two runs scored and one RBI. Deibinson Romero added two hits, three RBIs and two runs, and L.J. Mazzilli blasted a tworun homer as the Ducks upped their record to 34-20. “A lot of the guys were here in 2019, but I think we finally got comfortable with each other again and we’ve made some nice additions to the lineup with Romero and Frias,” manager Wally Backman said. “We’ve come a long way offensively. We were hitting around .230 after the first six weeks and now we’re close to .280.” With the victory, the Ducks earned their sixth consecutive playoff berth and 15th in franchise history, all coming in the past 17 seasons. It is also the seventh first half championship in team history and second in a row (2004, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019.) There wasn’t a 2020 season due to the pandemic. During their 12-game win streak between July 13-25, the Ducks posted double digits in runs six times including a 17-6 victory in Kentucky over the South Division champion Lexington Legends to set the tone for a three-game sweep. Long Island also posted back-to-back shutouts over

the West Virgina Power (6-0 on July 15) and York Revolution (1-0) behind the pitching of Darrin Downs and Feldmann, respectively. Scoring is up across the Atlantic League, which announced in July the addition of a Staten Island franchise starting in 2022. The Ducks were the only team to conclude the first half with an ERA below 5 runs per game. Feldmann, Joe Iorio, Mike Bolsinger and Downs all started at least seven games over the first half and helped Long Island post a league-best 4.65 ERA heading into August. In addition, since-departed Michael Tonkin (0.53 ERA, 9 saves), Brady Dragmire (4-1, 2.84 ERA) and new closer Danny Barnes (3 saves) spearheaded a solid bullpen. Iorio was instrumental in the 2019 championship run after moving into the starting rotation following 10 relief appearances. He was named to the All-Star team. The 36-year-old Downs, who serves as the Ducks pitching coach, was also a key part of the staff in 2019 and pressed into action this season due to pitching shortage. Offensively, second baseman Steve Lombardozzi (.322 avg.), who has six seasons of Major League experience, led the Ducks heading into August with 10 homers and 42 RBIs while tying outfielder Mazzilli (team-leading .325 avg., 35 RBIs, 11 steals) with 45 runs scored. Shortstop Ryan Jackson (37), outfielder Daniel Fields (30) and catcher Hector Sanchez combined for 94 RBIs. Romero, who joined the Flock at the end of June, knocked in 23 runs in his first 25 games. “Everything came together,” Lombardozzi said. “We were never not playing good baseball. We had weeks where just our pitching was on and other weeks where just our hitting was on. Lately, everything has been clicking at the same time.”

OuTfIELdEr L.J. MAzzILLI led the Ducks in batting average (.325) and stolen bases (11) through the end of July while adding 35 RBIs.

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ni maker to create homemade breakfast tarts. Fill bread or pitas with fresh fruit or peanut butter and use the cooker to seal them shut. Think grab-and-go When time is of the essence and the morning seems to be overwhelming, it’s tempting to forgo breakfast despite our best intentions. Therapeutic dietitian Lena Beal, M.S., RD, LD, shares some of her favorite grab-and-go breakfast ideas: √ Blend one cup of almond milk, half of banana, and bag of frozen blueberries or strawberries for a delicious smoothie. √ Spread two brown rice cakes with natural peanut butter and add a side of Greek yogurt. √ Scramble two eggs with low-fat mozzarella cheese. Add baby spinach and salsa and serve

on two whole-wheat tortillas. √ Grab a cup of plain low-fat yogurt and top with fresh raspberries and crunchy wholegrain cereal or granola. √ Make a bowl of plain oatmeal and add cinnamon, walnut halves and raisins. √ Spread low-fat cream cheese on a whole-grain toasted bagel. Top with sliced strawberries. √ Add lean ham and low-fat Swiss cheese to a toasted whole-grain English muffin. √ If your taste buds just don’t crave breakfast foods, try a peanut butter and banana sandwich on whole-grain bread or even leftover rice mixed with low-fat yogurt, dried fruit and nuts, and sprinkled with cinnamon. Above photo: Start the day right and boost school success with breakfast that packs a punch.

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Know and understand the safety measures being implemented No matter how many precautions are being taken at your child’s school, gathering a group of kids into a classroom will come with some level of risk. On the other hand, however, experts agree that children learn best when in a classroom. Given the importance of classroom learning, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has published guidelines to help keep schools as safe as possible during the pandemic. Schools should be proactively reaching out to you about these safety measures, but make sure you have the following questions answered: √ Have teachers and staff been vaccinated? √ Will hand-washing opportunities be frequent and hand sanitizer readily available? √ Have cleaning services been increased and how often will high-touch surfaces be disinfected? √ Are students and staff who feel sick required to stay at home? √ What is the plan if someone at the school tests positive for Covid-19? √ What about sports and other activities? Listen to your child’s concerns As a parent, you play an incredibly important role as not only a trusted source of information, but also as a confidante. It’s important your child feels comfortable expressing any concerns or anxiety he or she may have about returning to school during the pandemic, so try to be as available and prepared as possible. Being vulnerable is hard, though, so you may need to be the one to initiate the conversation if the topic doesn’t come up on its own. Whether your child is concerned about having to wear a mask all day or what might happen if there’s a confirmed case at school, make sure you’re listening intently, empathizing often and helping your child cope with his or her feelings in a reassuring manner. Schedule an annual wellness exam The pandemic has changed the way we do a lot of things, but it hasn’t changed the importance of checking in on your child’s — and your own — overall health and wellness. A healthy immune system starts with a healthy kid, meaning checkups with your family doctor may be more important than ever right now. “Your child’s primary care doctor is an amazing resource and can provide insight into how to keep them safe as they return to face-to-face classes with their teachers and peers,” says Dr. Luu. And, as you’re scheduling your child’s checkup, it may be time to schedule your own annual visit (your health matters, too!). “Even if you’re feeling your best, it’s important to remember that having a primary care doctor who knows you and your health baseline is important for when you aren’t feeling well.” Above photo: The start of the new school year requires resetting your family wellness routines.

Everyone’s in this together Last year’s pandemic schooling chaos makes way for…well, no one’s exactly sure Summer is wrapping up and soon your teen will be dealing with the challenges of the school routine. This can be a stressful time for teens and parents alike, without adding concerns about returning to class while we’re still attempting to get a handle on the pandemic. The transition from a more relaxed (and until the Delta variant appeared, more hopeful summer schedule) to a new school year, filled with new faces, homework and more scheduled activities, and Covid-19 concerns, can bring about a mix of anxiety, anticipation and excitement. The good news is that there are some simple strategies that you and your family can use to help ease back into the school routine. Reinforce good sleep habits. Getting plenty of rest and sleep are important not only for good grades and staying awake, but also for preventing depression and other mental health issues. Establish a reasonable bedtime routine for your teen and let them know that sleep is important. Be available. Teens often appreciate being able to connect with you at the end of their school day, so try to be available either in person or on the phone when your teen gets home from school. Even if your budding adult complains, be persistent. You want to make connecting part of your routine. Walking or driving home together and having uninterrupted dinners provide other great opportunities to bond and communicate. Stay connected. As kids get older, they often share less with parents/ caregivers, but that doesn’t mean you should be less aware of how they’re feeling. Send encouraging texts or personal notes in their book bag to help reduce anxiety and let them know that

they are not alone at school, even if they may feel that way. Take time to listen and discuss experiences that may appear to be scary or challenging. Spend time each day talking to your teen about what happened in school. Give positive feedback about their new experiences. Serve healthy food and encourage healthy eating. Food choices affect mood, ability to concentrate and energy level — all key in your teen’s academic success and overall wellbeing. Providing healthy foods is important for your teen’s mental and physical health. Involved them in planning and serving a variety of foods, emphasizing the veggies, fruits and whole grains. Encourage regular exercise. Physical activity is great for mental wellness and has been shown to decrease depression and anxiety. Experts believe that exercise releases chemicals in our brains that make us feel good. Regular exercise can also boost your teen’s self-esteem and help them concentrate, sleep, and feel better. Help your teen find types of exercise they enjoy, and try to be active together (if they’ll let you!). Reinforce your teen’s ability to cope. Give your teen a few strategies to manage difficult situations on their own. Many teens find talking with a trusted friend, adult, or therapist, journaling, exercising and listening to and/ or playing music to be helpful ways of coping with stress. Above photo: Returning to the classroom is exciting but can be a little scary even during the best of times. But managing backto- school anxiety during coronavirus is a whole new challenge.

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The listed online programs are free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. Register by calling (516) 239-3262, or go to the Eventkeeper calendar on the PPL’s website: https:// www.peninsulapublic.org/ An email with login details will be sent before each program. For more information email Janet Schneider at jschneider@peninsulapublic.org. Peninsula Public Library has no adult programs scheduled from May 17 to 31.

At Temple Hillel in North Woodmere, 1000 Rosedale Road, canasta classesfrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mah jongg classes from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Bring your game and play all day. $8 per gamedonation. Free coffee and cake. Call Naomi Rivlin (516) 791-8329.

Walking Club The Gural JCC wants to talk a walk with its Walking Club at 10:30, weather permitting. Meet at Grant Park in Hewlett at the entrance on Sheridan Avenue. For more information contact Susan Sachs at susan.sachs@guraljcc.org or (516) 569-6733 x230.

Thursday, Aug. 12 Canasta, Mah Jongg At Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Road, North Woodmere, mah jongg from 10 am to noon. Canasta classes from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Bring your game and play all day. $8 per game- donation. Free coffee and cake. Call Naomi Rivlin for information at (516) 791-8329.

Dutch Masters At 11 a.m., professor Dennis Raverty presents an illustrated art lecture on the Dutch masters of naturalism and light. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Join Zoom https://bit.ly/37ojVSd.

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Center All-Stars take the win It came down to the wire as the Five Towns Community Center All-Stars defeated the 4th Precinct police team 70-67 on Aug. 5 at the Community Center in Lawrence. Not only did the game include clutch shooting and defensive gems but basketball Hall of Famer Nate “Tiny” Archibald, also known as “Nate the Skate,” and another former NBA player Tom Hoover, who once played for the Knicks, spoke about the importance of education in one’s life. trustees meets at 7:45 p.m., Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach.

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Meditation At 2 p.m., Lisa Wisel leads a class on relaxing meditation. Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Join Zoom https://bit. ly/3A7o3mc.

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Medici Art At 3 p.m., art historian Vivian Gordon presents an illustrated lecture on the Metropolitan Museum exhibit “The Medici: Portraits and Politics.” Peninsula Public Library.

Friday, Aug. 13 Superhero Superman At 11 a.m., Roy Schwartz, author of “Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World’s Greatest Hero” presents an illustrated Zoom lecture on the original superhero. Peninsu-

From 2 to 6 p.m., the eighth annual Inwood Day celebration taes place at the Five Towns Community Center, 270 Lawrence Ave., Lawrence. Basketball, soccoer, Zumba, arts and crafts, food, dronks and organizations. This uear the day is deciated to longtime Inwood nusnessman and advocate Pete Sobol. He died in February.

Monday, Aug. 16 Atlantic Beach The Atlantic Beach village board of

Atlantic Beach village hosts the Vernon Beach campout for residents on Saturday, Aug. 14. $20 per household. Pay at Village Hall, 65, The Plaza. Name, address and email address needed. The movie “Hocus Pocus” will be shown on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 7:50 in North Woodmere Park, 750 Hungry Harbor Road, North Woodmere.

Covid Support The Gural JCC’s a weekly Zoom support group offers coping strategies. 9 a.m. Pre-registration required. Contact Lisa Barnett, (516) 569-6733 x 210, lisa. barnett@guraljcc.org.

Tai Chi At 11 a.m., Linda Cafiero leads the lastsession in a Tai Chi series on Zoom to help improve posture, balance and focus. Peninsula Public Library.

Lower East Side At noon, travel lecture with Shelia Taub. “The EverChanging Lower East Side.

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Join Zoom https://bit.ly/3iAsW1e.

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

Louisiana Art At 3 p.m., professor Val Franco highlights the art and artists of Louisiana, showcasing bayou, Cajun and Creole themes. Peninsula Public Library.

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The seventh of Cedarhurst village’s Tuesday night summer concert series has a 7 p.m. pre-show with Wacky Chad. At 8 p.m., Gourmet Glatt presents a night of Jewish music with the Amazinh Yoni Z and Shloime Dachs Orchestra.

Brianna Kovit, of Hewlett, was a second place winner, in a tie with fellow rising junior Cydney Wilson, for pandemic news in Muhlenberg College’s Weekly Journalism Awards. Inwood resident Lesley Guevara was one of nearly 900 undergraduates who earned their degrees from the University of Hartford this

At 11 a.m., travel lecturer Sheila Taub shares her experiences in Macau and Hong Kong, highlighting the vibrant skylines of Hong Kong, and Macau, one of the world’s richest cities. Peninsula Public Library.

Stone Age Sex At noon, professor Bill Thierfelder talks about “Sex in the Stone Age: Our Hybrid DNA.” Hdewlett-Woodmere Public Library. Join Zoom https://bit. ly/3AxjK3x.

HWPL Readers At 2 p.m., the Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library Readers will meet to discuss Liz Moore’s novel “Long Bright River.” Join Zoom https://bit.ly/3s3i0w2.

Thursday, Aug. 19 Canasta, Mah Jongg At Temple Hillel, 1000 Rosedale Road, North Woodmere, mah jongg from 10 am to noon. Canasta classes from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Bring your game and play all day. $8 per game- donation. Free coffee and cake. Call Naomi Rivlin for information at (516) 791-8329.

spring. The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation Districts meets by phone on Tuesday, Aug. 17 at 5 p.m. The district’s number is (516) 239-6777.

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continued from front page way Turnpike will be blocked,” Lavitt said. “My street is barely passable now.” Another Cedarhurst resident, Rena Saffra, said she was also angered by the potential negative impact the project could have on the area. “This is ridiculous that there is a proposal of this behemoth of a structure on one of the most congested streets in the neighborhood,” Saffra said. “Rockaway Turnpike is a major artery in and out of town, and the area specifically around Pearsall, Washington Avenue and Rockaway Turnpike is frequently plagued with traffic all day every day.” “This does not make housing more affordable for me; it makes it more expensive,” said Ramon Lyons, also of Cedarhurst. “This will not rectify the issue of traffic and congestion — it will compound it.” “Traffic is one of the biggest concerns, and if this is approved there will be more traffic,” said Lawrence village Mayor Alex Edelman, who attended the meeting, and offered an alternative proposal. “However, I think single-family homes will be welcomed by everybody. I think the developers can come to a point and realize that single-family homes will do very well in this area.” The Cedarhurst village board has not yet announced when it will decide on the

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Five Towns residenTs packed the Lawrence High School cafeteria to voice their opposition to a proposed three-building residential development in Cedarhurst. proposed project. “This is not an us vs. you,” Deputy Mayor Ari Brown told the attendees. “We’re all hearing this together for the first time, and we are in this together.” Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock noted that the revenue the project would generate would benefit the village. “The benefit payment that the village

would receive is $6 million in three separate increments,” Weinstock explained. “The money has to go to a restrictive capital fund, to be used only for capital improvements. We intend to use it for parking lot No. 1, on Washington Avenue, and change the configuration completely to improve the traffic flow of the parking lot, and provide better light and drainage.

The money will also be used to repave roads, provide LED street lighting and to make improvements in the parks and sidewalks throughout the entire village.” Have an opinion on the proposed Pearsall Project? Send a letter to jbessen@liherald. com.

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John Novello pleads guilty to GOP Committee money theft Hewlett Harbor resident John Novello who was the leader of the Cedarhurst Republican Committee pleaded guilty last month to stealing nearly $60,000 from the committee two years ago. Novello will be sentenced on Sept. 27. Novello, 53, a former Cedarhurst resident, was the deputy commissioner for the Town of Hempstead Buildings Department until his employment was ended in February of this year and a former chief of staff for State Assemblywoman Melissa Miller (R-Atlantic Beach), was charged with second-degree grand larceny, four counts of third-degree grand larceny, two counts of petit larceny and four counts of a violation of Election Law. He also ran for Hewlett Harbor trustee in 2018 and has run trustee campaigns in Hewlett Harbor and Lawrence the past couple of years. –Jeffrey Bessen

Hewlett Harbor resident John Novello pleaded guilty to stealing more than $59,000 from the Cedarhurst Republican Committee in 2019.

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no one was hurt in a Cedarhurst house fire on Aug. 4.

Blaze damages Cedarhurst house, no one injured LAURA CURRAN

Lawrence-Cedarhurst and Inwood fire departments helped to extinguish a house fire at 304 Madison Ave., between 5th and 6th avenues in Cedarhurst after midnight on Aug. 4. Fire was found between the second floor ceiling and the roof, including the home's attic. Though the family was inside at the time of the blaze,

EILEEN KRIEB

NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE

COMMISSIONER OF PARKS, RECREATION & MUSEUMS

no one was injured, officials said. The family found refuge in a neighbor's home. The Nassau County Fire Marshal determined that the fire was not suspicious. —Jeffrey Bessen

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF LAWRENCE LEGAL NOTICE SEALED BIDS will be received by the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Lawrence, 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559 up to 11:00 A.M., on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at which time they will be publicly opened for the following: Proposal for eighty (80) Golf Carts, for use at the Lawrence Yacht & Country Club. Specifications can be obtained from this office by sending an email to acohen@villageoflawrenc

e.org as of the date of this notice. Sealed bids must be returned to this office by 11 a.m., August 24th, at which time they will be publicly opened. All bid specifications may be obtained at the Lawrence Village Hall, 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559 (516-239-4600 x1015) Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., beginning Thursday, August 12, 2021. Proposals must be in writing, signed by the party making the bid, contained in a securely

sealed, post paid wrapper, addressed to the Village Administrator, Inc. Village of Lawrence, 196 Central Avenue, Lawrence, New York 11559, marked with the applicable bid name. Bids are to actually be received at the said place on or before the day and hour stated. A non-collusive bidding certificate (included in the specification package) as required by Section 103-d of the General Municipal Law must accompany each bid submitted. Proposals will be publicly opened and read at the time stated by the Village

Administrator and the contract awarded by the Board of Trustees within thirty (30) days thereafter. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids and subject to the foregoing will award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder. BY: Ronald Goldman Village Administrator Dated: August 6, 2021 127068

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Inwood Day is Sunday at Community Center munity center and all of the services that we provide, and it’s a great time for families to meet each other if they don’t already know each other,” said Sasha Young, one of the organizers, who has lived in Inwood for 15 years. Young runs Gammy’s Pantry at the center, where food, clothes and other items are available for people in need. “Everything this year is dedicated to Pete [Sobol], because of all the hard work he did for Inwood Day in the past and the Five Towns as a whole,” Young added. Sobol, a longtime Inwood businessman and advocate for the community, died in February, at age 64. He left an indelible mark on the hamlet as a community center board member, interim executive director and one of the creators of the Inwood 5K. The money raised by the annual race supports college scholarship money for graduating Lawrence High School and other Five Towns students. Considered one of the least wealthy communities in Nassau County, Inwood has a poverty level of 14.55 percent, compared with a countywide rate of 5.6 percent, according to U.S. Census figures. During the coronavirus pandemic, Inwood has recorded more than 2,200 cases of Covid-19. “I think it’s very important, especially now, to come together to celebrate the community and ourselves,” said County

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Inwood day at the Five Towns Community Center in 2019. Legislator Carrié Solages, from Lawrence, who represents Inwood. “We “deserve that day to just enjoy, as the community has been through so much, and there is a continuing Covid uptick.” Solages, who has been in the Legislature since 2012, has supported Inwood Day since its inception. The first two celebrations were at Inwood Park, and since then the event has been held at the community center, which was

once known as the Inwood Community Center. First settled in the 1600s, the community, identical to many nearby areas, was once known as Near Rockaway. At a Town of Hempstead meeting in 1663, the community was named North West Point for its location in relation to Far Rockaway. Another name change, to Westville, occurred in 1871. After unsuccessfully

petitioning the U.S. Postal Service for a post office — there was already a Westville upstate — the community became Inwood, with that name receiving the most votes in a local referendum in December 1888. The following February, the Inwood post office was established. Having lived his entire life within a 3½-mile span, born and raised in Far Rockaway and a resident of Inwood since 1998, David Hance has some historical perspective on the importance of Inwood Day. “It brings the community together — it’s almost like school spirit, but it’s community spirit. Everyone comes together,” said Hance, the president of the Inwood Civic Association, who thinks of the community as a “great little town on the rise” as property values increase, he said. “Everyone has stress like work or school, but we get together and have fun. We’re a diverse town, and I hope the different members are there this year.” Hance added that Pete Sobol was sorely missed. Byron Alvardo Valiente, who has lived in Inwood for 21 years, said that Sobol was his best friend and mentor, and got him involved in the community. “This means a lot — it’s the biggest day for Inwood,” Valiente said, adding that he would be cooking at the event. “There’s never enough we could do to make sure everyone who comes to the event feels welcome and in the memory of Pete.”

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he New York state political scene has been turned upside down with the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. No political wizard could have predicted that he would give up this job after so many years of tight control over the Democratic Party structure. But today’s politics is no longer two plus two, and Cuomo’s resignation proves that. New Yorkers will be meeting someone new when Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul takes office, and any pundit who predicts she will be a pushover may be mistaken. JERRY But it’s worth reflecting on why KREMER Cuomo suddenly agreed to quit. I served in the State Legislature under three governors, and have been a friend of two others. No governor in my lifetime was ever as dominant a figure as Cuomo has been. He has been a master fundraiser, and has pushed through programs and projects that no other governor would be willing to take on. To his credit, he has been a master builder in the style of the late Robert Moses, pushing and pushing to get mega projects started

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and completed. His record of accomplishment to date includes rebuilding La Guardia Airport, the completion of the Moynihan Train Hall, the construction of the Belmont Arena, passage of the Long Island Rail Road Third Track project, completion of the Second Avenue subway and numerous other projects, which everyone said would never happen. Cuomo has been tenacious and determined to see these projects completed, often under budget. Because he has always been a lone wolf, there is one political skill he failed to master: cultivating new friends and supporters. It’s no secret that the leaders of the State Senate and Assembly consider themselves the most important people in the state. But because Cuomo has held an iron grip over the two houses, the Senate and Assembly leaders have begrudgingly deferred to him on numerous issues. The recently approved legalization of cannabis is an example of a proposal that passed this year only because the governor was in a weakened position. There will be plenty of speculation about why he chose to resign, but it was clear that the Assembly would be preparing articles of impeachment, and many of the charges

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would have related to more than just sexual harassment. The Judiciary Committee was focusing on Cuomo’s involvement in the nursing home coronavirus fiasco and his $5 million book deal. A deep dive into both of those controversies might have found some criminal element, which is enough to make any politician afraid. Resigning on the eve of a Judiciary Committee report would have been an admission of guilt, so that was clearly a factor in the governor’s announcement. With his strong personality, Cuomo appeared willing to hang on to the bitter end. But the thought of a public vote to impeach in the Assembly, followed by a trial in the Senate, had to make him, as would any mortal, think twice about whether it was worth it to keep battling. Thirteen years ago, faced with a likely public rebuke, Gov. Elliot Spitzer resigned from office 48 hours after allegations surfaced about his personal conduct. Spitzer was motivated, no doubt, by the fact that he had a wife and daughters to protect. Cuomo has three daughters and many family members, and that had to be a factor in his thinking. Now the state Democratic Party has serious decisions to make. Many prominent figures are expected to come forward as the

e was the most dominant chief executive in my lifetime. Who will follow him?

2022 election nears, looking for the chance to be the party’s candidate. Attorney General Letitia James and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli would head that list. But DiNapoli has expressed no interest in being governor, and James may decide to run again for her current position. Other names are surfacing, including former Sen. Hillary Clinton, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. The next few months will decide what direction Democrats take as they look to next year. Obviously, the party will want a solid Democratic successor to Cuomo. One person who shouldn’t be underestimated is Hochul herself. She has traveled to all 62 of the state’s counties each year, and is well regarded by party leaders. Being the first woman governor in the state’s history will give her special status, and perhaps unique appeal to voters. Had you predicted all this would happen six months ago, you would have been laughed at. But that’s politics New York style. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

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n image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it, a realization of the creepy dystopian novels I have read. Then came the sunshine, the vaccines, promising that we could go back to school and our lives. Somehow, however, millions chose not to be inoculated. As a result, a new strain, a Delta variant, is surging among the unvacciRANDI nated, and our KREISS progress in getting kids back to school is tenuous. We had our chances to kill this bug. We developed super-effective vaccines, but we squandered our opportunity in a mire of misinformation and mistrust among the followers of conspiracy theories and rogue leaders. More than 600,000 of our fellow citizens have died, a tribute to national dysfunction. For reasons that were mostly political, tens of millions of people refused to get free and easy vaccine protection against the virus. Within that group, the unvaccinated, the pandemic rages on. These folks are putting everyone else at risk. And they

are complicating the return to the classroom. The idea of mandating the vaccines doesn’t have the traction it should — again, because of pushback that is largely political and anti-science. We need clear directives from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We need guidance for opening schools from New York state. How does Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, get away with vacillating on mandating vaccines for working teachers? The people we count on are protecting their little fiefdoms and political advantages and chances for re-election by pandering to conspiracy theories, irrational fears and misguided groupthink. Who with the authority to do so will tell the teachers to get the damn shot and get back to class? Who will order that New York state children 12 and older get fully vaccinated? Who will make it a condition of participating in sports that those kids get the shots? Read the guidelines and despair. The Covid “directives” and “guidance” on school openings and safety rules, from the White House to the New York State Education Department to the governor’s office to local school districts, are a confusing mess

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of constantly evolving, pass-the-buck “suggestions.” There is monumental fiddling while the country burns. According to the State Education Department website, it is mandatory that children get vaccinated for polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and chickenpox. This is not optional; kids must be vaccinated or a doctor must provide a valid medical reason for the exception. Why can’t we do this for the Covid vaccine when it becomes available to all school-age kids? Local school districts are asking for clear, concise guidelines for getting schools open and children back to class. They want to know about vaccination mandates, testing availability, social distancing requirements and options for online teaching. The New York State School Boards Association says that districts need the guidance as soon as possible. A lot of decisions are dependent on these guidelines, said Cathy Woodruff, speaking for the association. “Districts need as much information as possible, as early as possible, to prepare sufficiently and to put protocols in place in time for the start of school,’’ Woodruff said. “One of the many things we have learned from the experiences of 2020 and 2021 is the importance of consistency in the guidance from the state Department of

e need clear directives from the White House, the CDC and the state.

Health and the CDC.” Guess what? There is no consistency, and there are no hard-wired guidelines. As for remote learning, which may be necessary in some places, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this summer that he would be releasing a statewide policy on distance learning. His office has pointed to the state Health Department for guidance on that as well. Superintendents say they can work with the guidance, but need to get it started. So, everyone is pointing to everyone else for “guidance.” The governor, who we can imagine is hobbled by his self-inflicted political wounds, needs to summon the leadership qualities he demonstrated in the early days of the pandemic and lead his state’s schools through this next phase. Better yet, let him resign so we can move on this. Uncertainties abound. How do you create school environments that are well ventilated and conducive to learning? How do you transport children safely to and from school? How do you feed them and organize their outdoor sports? These questions beg for clear answers as the new strain of this disease spreads among unvaccinated Americans, creating the awful possibility of another, even more deadly variant popping up among this population of Covid victims who chose not to protect themselves. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Cuomo did the right thing in resigning

ov. Andrew Cuomo’s initial reaction to a damning report filed Aug. 3 by state Attorney General Letitia James, detailing precisely how and when the governor sexually harassed 11 women, could only be described as bizarre. Rather than a full denial or apology, Cuomo gave us a slideshow with photo after photo of him hugging and kissing people in public, seemingly suggesting that’s just who he is — a hugger and a kisser, an old-school politician who revels in public displays of affection with his constituents, female or male. He kind of, sort of apologized for handsy gestures that were misinterpreted by any women as sexual advances, but it looked like he was prepared to fight to stay in office. So the governor took New Yorkers by surprise Tuesday when he announced that he would resign and hand the reins over to Lt. Gov. Kathy Hocul, a Democrat from Buffalo. It was the right thing to do. In our March 11 editorial, we wrote, “It has been disturbing and disheartening to hear a series of accusations against the governor — first, that his administration may not only have under-reported nursing home deaths, but also altered the reports, and second, that he may have sexually harassed four women. “If the growing number of accusations against Cuomo and his administration are proven true in the independent investigations now taking place, then he should resign, so as not to put the state through the long agony of an impeachment pro-

ceeding.” The number of accusers against the governor grew from four to 11 in a matter of weeks this spring. James quickly went to work, undertaking a fair, thorough examination of the facts, interviewing 179 witnesses and gathering 74,000 pieces of evidence before reaching an unequivocal conclusion: Cuomo had sexually harassed women who worked for him. The governor had to exit the political stage. A growing number of prosecutors were weighing potential criminal complaints against him over allegations that he groped women — an illegal act. Roiled by the coronavirus pandemic, New York state has endured enough turmoil over the past year and a half. We needn’t have witnessed the governor criminally charged. Cuomo’s first inclination was, seemingly, to stand his ground. He is a bulldog, a rough-and-tumble fighter who hits back when he’s punched in the gut. But with pressure mounting from all sides, it appeared he had no choice but to throw in the towel. In resigning, he has a chance to salvage some modicum of his political legacy — he has, after all, done enormous good on a number of fronts — and to preserve the legacy of his father, the great Mario Cuomo. A scandal of this magnitude threatened to besmirch the Cuomo family name. Like all New Yorkers, we were shocked, disappointed and dismayed that Cuomo was alleged to have made unwanted sexual advances, including kissing and touching,

letters Smaller transit agencies need support To the Editor: After seven months, New Jersey Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have been unable to agree on how to split $14.5 billion of CARES Act Covid-19 relief funds from Washington administered by the Federal Transit Administration. The MTA anticipated receipt of $4 billion in the second round of funding and $6.5 billion in the third. This disagreement impacts other non-MTA transit operators. Until New York and New Jersey agree on how to divide funding, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (the FTA-sanctioned metropolitan planning organization) will unable to complete its own split for its membership. This would result in the NICE Bus, City of Long Beach transit, Suffolk County transit and Town of Huntington buses’ inability to access their share of funding. These smaller agencies do not have the same ability to borrow money that the MTA does. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other elected officials should ask Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state Department of Transportation, the

given his public advocacy for legislation intended to eradicate harassment of women in the workplace. We now must wonder, was it all for show? Reportedly, he was signing #MeToo-era legislation into law one day, and the next engaging in unwanted sexual advances, most often toward younger women in powerless positions, including one who was a sexual assault survivor. We have to wonder, Governor, have you no shame? After all of this came out, Cuomo and his loyalist surrogates reportedly mounted an attack campaign designed to call his accusers’ allegations — and even their character — into question. That act alone was reason enough for him to resign. Clearly, Cuomo could read the proverbial tea leaves. The State Assembly was moving swiftly to impeach him. Impeachment is a long, drawn-out process that would have, in a very real sense, re-victimized his accusers, because they would have been forced to relive this nightmare in public. If Cuomo had not stepped down, however, impeachment would have been necessary to send a clear message that sexual harassment is unacceptable by anyone, including a sitting governor. State lawmakers gave Cuomo an Aug. 13 deadline to provide any additional evidence backing up his side of the story. Nearly 100 of the Assembly’s 150 members had said they would vote to impeach him if he did not resign. We can be thankful that the scandal never went that far. New Yorkers can breathe easier now, and start anew.

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n the fall, families and their students plan college tours. Given the time it takes to schedule and navigate such visits, careful planning is imperative. After deciding on where to visit, call for appointments with an admissions staff member and ask for an interview, to meet a faculty member, sit in on a class, visit a residence hall room and eat in the dining hall. Many colleges offer virtual information sessions and interactive tours. These and admissions open houses offer opportunities to hear roBert A. from campus leaders as well as stusCott dents and decide on where to visit. In preparing for visits, families should consider the characteristics they’re looking for. How far from home is acceptable? Will the student be most comfortable in a city, a suburban setting or a rural area? Will the student live on campus or at home? How large a campus is acceptable? How does the large university create smaller communities on campus? Is the admissions selectivity of the college such that the student would be an average, above average or “stretch” candidate because of the competition? Families and students should use research sources such as the federal College Scorecard to decide on a list of colleg-

es to examine in detail. School counselor should be helpful with information about past students who have gone to particular colleges and a library of college catalogs. Visit a nearby campus to practice your college visit strategies. The College Scorecard as research tool. The Scorecard can be useful in examining data about colleges and comparing them. A publication such as the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” can give a better picture of a campus. The Scorecard includes obvious elements such as size, fields of study available, acceptance rate, and SAT and ACT score ranges. Other information, however, is important to consider:

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the percentage enrolled full-time, the percentage receiving Pell grants (a surrogate for the socio-economic status of students), and racial and ethnic diversity.

offer merit as well as need-based awards? Will financial aid be adjusted upward for any tuition increases if the family’s contribution remains the same or lower?

■ Additional information can be gleaned from campus publications and in the campus interview. The goal is to find a good fit, a campus that is both challenging academically and caring about student success. Consider:

■ Health and safety: In addition to protocols put in place for Covid-19, are people on campus physically safe, and can they get physical and mental health services when they need them? What is the crime rate on and around campus? Does the Public Safety force carry guns? If so, why? Can students walk safely to shopping areas? Does the college provide transportation?

here are many factors to consider when choosing an institute of higher learning.

■ Graduation rates. Rates below 60 percent can suggest a poor fit between those admitted and the campus environment. ■ Average annual cost, the published cost minus the average amount for grants and scholarships for federal aid recipients. When comparing colleges, whether public or private, calculate the net price. A private college will often charge a lower net price than a public one with a lower published tuition rate. ■ Financial aid and median student debt. These are important indicators of affordability. ■ Characteristics of the student body, including the number of undergraduates,

■ Admissions: Does the admissions staff give added weight to applicants who visit the campus? How important are test scores and an essay? Athletic prowess, or alumni connections?

■ Academics: Are students assigned a faculty advisor? How easy is it to change majors? Can students participate in faculty-sponsored research? Does the campus foster a competitive academic atmosphere? Does the library provide easy access to resources and quiet places to study? ■ Enrollment: What percentage of total enrollment consists of undergraduates? Do graduate students receive preference in faculty time? ■ Financial aid: How does the college structure its financial aid packages in terms of grants, loans and jobs? Does it

Letters MTA chairman and board members to resolve this dispute as soon as possible. Local bus operators, such as NICE Bus, do not deserve to be adversely financially impacted by this impasse between the two largest transit agencies in America. LARRy PENNER Great Neck Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.

Keep 9/11 program funded To the Editor: Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, I am introducing legislation to address the impending World Trade Center Health Program funding shortfall that will begin affecting the program and its ability to provide services starting in 2025. I will push to include provisions from the bill in the upcoming reconciliation package. After years of efforts and calls on the federal government, Congress established the WTCHP in 2011 to provide medical treatment and monitoring for more than 110,000 9/11 responders and survivors. Now, nearly

■ Feel: Were the students, faculty and staff you met on campus friendly? A college has a narrative, a “story” based on who is there now and who came before.

six years since Congress reauthorized the program, it is estimated that the funding formula in the statute will not be able to keep pace with the anticipated costs of providing the program’s services to 9/11 heroes, who span all 50 states and 434 of the 435 congressional districts. Soon, the WTCHP will not have the funds needed to provide care for those still suffering the physical and mental impacts of 9/11 and for those who have yet to be diagnosed with 9/11-associated conditions caused by their toxic exposures. The victims of Sept. 11 were not just the men and women killed on that terrible day. Countless American lives continue to be claimed by illnesses linked to the attacks. Today we must uphold our promise and ensure that the WTCHP will have the funds it needs now and into the future. I am urging my colleagues in Congress to prioritize and pass the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, and to remember that “we will never forget 9/11” isn’t just a slogan, but a reality we must uphold. The WTCHP originally passed with bipartisan support with a five-year authorization, and covers the lifespans of all who were affected, including responders to and survivors of the attacks on the World Trade

■ Housing and food service: Does the campus have sufficient residential hall space to house all undergraduates, or must students live in fraternity and sorority houses or off campus? Does the dining service offer a variety of foods? ■ Social life: Does the college sponsor a rich cultural life and support many clubs and organizations, or do fraternities and sororities dominate the social scene? Will a student feel left out if he or she doesn’t join one? Do students have to be varsity athletes to use the fitness center and recreational facilities? ■ Career placement: Does the career office provide access to jobs on campus and in the summer? Does it offer information about internships? Can students earn academic credit through internships? Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and author of “How University Boards Work,” Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018, Eric Hoffer Awardee, 2019.

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Center and the Pentagon as well as the crash in Shanksville, Pa., children who were in schools in downtown Manhattan on Sept. 11 and during the cleanup, and those who have since experienced, or are expected to experience, adverse health

effects that are linked to the attacks in the coming years. The program was reauthorized in 2015, and extended through 2090, with bipartisan support. SEN. KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND

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