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Aiming to ‘bridge the gap’ Community Center partners with Nassau County PAL nity center: a performing arts program, a robotics club and the Explorer program, which will Looking to reap the benefits send young people who are interof improved relations between ested in careers in law enforcepolice officers and ment to a training local residents, the facility in Mineola. Five Towns ComK. Brent Hill, the munity Center, in center’s executive Lawrence, is partdirector, said that nering with the partnering with the Nassau County NCPD has been a Police Department topic of discussion t o b r i n g Po l i c e at the center for a Activity Lea gue few months. “We’re programs to the strong advocates of center by the end of youth development, the fall. and we’re happy The Nassau that Commissioner County PAL, which [ Pat r i ck ] Ryd e r operates in 40 comchose to partner munities, is a taxwith us,” Hill said. exempt, nonprofit “We’re really excitorganization opered to take a holistic ated by an execu- K. BRENT HIll approach to leading tive board and a Executive director, young people to board of trustees. Five Towns where their desires The NCPD provides are. The great thing Community Center officers to oversee about the program the PAL units and is that the PAL are to establish a rapport with the providing the resources for this.” youngsters in those communiSasha Young is the founder of ties. Gammy’s Pantry, a food bank While PAL usually includes run by the center. She is also the youth sports leagues such as head of its youth advocacy. football, basketball and soccer, Young said she was excited there will also be non-sports activities offered at the commuContinued on page 9

By MATTHEW FERREMI mferremi@liherald.com

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald

THE Food dISTRIBUTIoN setup at the Broadway Campus, with Lawrence School District and Elite Caterers partnering to provide food to Five Towners and residents of surrounding communities.

Getting food to those in need By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Shlomo Katz, of Lawrence, was raised by parents who preached that giving back to the community meant more than donating money — it also means offering your time —and he has taken that lesson to heart. “My family is actively involved in Hatzalah for many, many years, and we’ve run the Passover Tomshei Shabbos food distribution from our kitchen for the last 30 years,” Katz, an owner of the Lawrence-based Elite Caterers, said in the parking lot of Lawrence School District’s Broadway Campus on

Aug. 12. “So, I’ve been in these houses where there is food insecurity, and it’s just amazing to see what helping another person can do and what’s it like.” Katz and roughly 50 of his employees are now working in conjunction with the school district to provide up to 21,000 households with enough food every Wednesday for seven breakfasts and seven lunches for a family. Since May, when the district and Elite signed a contract, $3 million worth of food has been distributed to residents of the Five Towns and surrounding communities, including Far Rockaway, Mer-

rick, Oceanside, Uniondale and West Hempstead, according to Jeremy Feder, the school district’s assistant superintendent for operations and business. “The federal government, and, by extension, New York state, mandated that students should be eating,” Feder said, referring to the shutdown of schools amid the coronavirus pandemic. “We started right as the pandemic, and Lawrence [School District] was very quick to get going. In the middle of May, we expanded the Whitsons’ food distribution to include a kosher option. We reached out to Continued on page 9

hen looking at this partnership in the long term, I think it can help bridge the gap between law enforcement and community.

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Majority of H-W parents pick in-person instruction mferremi@liherald.com

Nearly 72 percent of Hewlett-Woodmere parents surveyed chose full in-person instruction in a districtwide survey and 17 percent picked the hybrid model — a combination of remote learning and in-person teaching — while 11.4 percent opted for full online instruction. The figures were unveiled in an Aug. 12 letter emailed to parents by Superintendent Dr. Ralph Marino Jr. In addition, 43.29 percent of students who qualify (self-reported by parents) have elected to use district-provided transportation for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. “Recently, we asked all parents and guardians to register their children for one of three modes of instruction: full in-person instruction, hybrid instruction, or full online instruction,” Marino said. “The results indicated that the majority of parents opted for full-person instruction.” He noted online and hybrid instruction is scheduled to begin on Sept. 3. Full-person instruction is scheduled for Oct. 5. For schools to reopen, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has established that the average daily infection rate of coronavirus in a region must remain below 5 percent using a 14-day average. Schools are mandated to close if the region’s infection rate is greater than 9 percent using a seven-day average after Aug. 1. For schools to open regions must be in Phase 4 of the state’s reopening plan. “At this time due to the overwhelming number of families opting for full in-person instruction or hybrid instruction, we have to

continue assessing physical space/social distancing regulations, and the availability of state-approved plastic desk/table barriers for students and teachers,” he said. “Until that date of Oct. 5, all students who selected full inperson instruction will be temporarily scheduled for hybrid instruction. Those students selecting full online instruction will remain unaffected by this change.” Ric Stark, president of the Hewlett-Woodmere Faculty Association declined to comment until after the next task force meeting. “I’m a part of the reopening task force and were supposed to have a meeting revealing more details,” Stark said. “I will have a better perspective of what we do going forward after the meeting.” Hewlett-Woodmere interim Assistant Superintendent David Flatley said the district is planned to host a virtual parent meeting on Aug. 18 as the Herald went to press to highlight the reopening plan. “School and district administrators will be present at each meeting to provide additional information and address concerns,” Flatley said. “Information regarding dates and times will be forthcoming from our principals as we are developing an in-depth question and answer document that will be shared with all parents and guardians next week.” The Aug. 18 meeting in the Hewlett High School auditorium included a presentation on the district’s reopening plan, The public was invited to attend the meeting in-person. Attendance was capped at 35 people. The meeting was livestreamed on the district’s website — hewlett-woodmere.net.

NASSAU HERALD — August 20, 2020

By MATTHEW FERREMI

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald

A MAjoRITy oF Hewlett-Woodmere School District students will be receiving in-person instruction based on survey results. Above, the Ogden Elementary School father/daughter dance in February.

Gyms and bowling alleys prepare to reopen oRANgETHEoRy FITNESS IN Hewlett is one of the Five Towns gyms preparing for reopening on Aug. 24. At the grand opening in 2019 from left were, Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association First Vice President John Roblin, HWBA President David Friedman, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, and center employees Molly Bastow, Rianna Valinoti, RJ Cincotta and Nick Locicero.

By MATTHEW FERREMI and ToNy BELLISSIMo mferremi@liherald.com, tbellissimo@liherald.com

New York State gym and fitness center owners received some long-awaited guidance Monday morning from Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who announced Aug. 24 as their reopening date at 33 percent capacity as long as certain criteria are met. Gyms and fitness facilities throughout the state have been closed for five months after being forced to shutter March 16 when stay-at-home orders were issued. “Localities have a role here,” Cuomo said. “They have to inspect gyms before they open or within two weeks before they open.” Cuomo added that the state’s .7 infection rate is the lowest it’s been since the pandemic began. “Congratulations to New Yorkers. New Yorkers did what everyone said couldn’t be done. Going forward we must protect the progress by keeping the infection rate down,” he said. Orangetheory Fitness is located at 1312 Broadway in Hewlett. The director of Operations, Nick Locicero expressed his excitement upon hearing Cuomo’s announcement. “We have heard the Gover nor’s announcement and are so excited to be able to get back to the workouts that we love to do indoors,” he said. “Once we

Courtesy Hewlett-Woodmere Business Association

have more information on our official reopening date we will share on social media and our members will receive an email with all the information.” Orangetheory has been offering outdoor fitness classes beginning in July. Cuomo said as part of the reopening procedures, localities must inspect gyms and fitness centers within two weeks to confir m they’re meeting operating requirements, including ventilation and

distancing rules. Local authorities will also determine if indoor classes can be held on a case by case basis, Cuomo added. Masks will be mandatory. A group of more than 1,500 gym owners from across the state, including hundreds based on Long Island, recently filed a class action lawsuit against Cuomo, New York state, and the state attorney general in an attempt to force the state to allow them to reopen.

Along with gyms, bowling alleys are also allowed to reopen. Nick Paxinos is the owner of Woodmere Lanes and Backstage located on Broadway. He noted that the lanes reopened on Aug. 17. “We have since renovated the bowling facility with touch less bathrooms and more space to keep distance,” he said. “I recommend customers to make reservations before coming in and if you don’t feel well, please stay home.”

August 20, 2020 — NASSAU HERALD

PSEG customers demand and deserve accountability On Tuesday, Aug. 4, when Tropical whether by phone or email was dismal. Storm Isaias hit the greater New York area One woman recounts calling 10 times to with winds in excess of 70 mph, the com- reporter her outage. When she finally munity was left reeling. As the winds sub- pressed 1 to speak to a representative, after sided on that Tuesday afternoon, the mag- a long pause, the automated response suggested she call back later. nitude of the damage was evi“Storms happen and that’s dent. Utility poles were cut in disconcerting but expected,” half, uprooted trees lefts our said Chaia Frishman, a Far roads inaccessible and fallen Rockaway resident and owner trees destroyed cars and of Fruit Platters and More in severely damaged power lines. the same community. “Not havThe loss of power from the ing a clear expectation of restostorm left thousands of PSEGration left us confused about Long Island customers incahow much effort we should put pacitated. Not only were our into finding places to sleep and residents left in the literal salvaging the contests of our dark, the lack of transparency Alex Edelman refrigerators and freezers. It’s showing a cohesive plan to not just the slow response to fix restore things back to normal the wires, but the wires of communication was nowhere to be seen. Public Service Electric & Gas Long were not crossed, they didn’t even exist.” We pay thousands of dollars in utility Island ineptitude was ironic considering what brought them into our neighborhood bills every year to service us with the necin the first place. The Long Island Power essary tools need to function from day to Authority failed miserable in restoring day. It goes without saying that it’s expectpower following Superstorm Sandy. In ed that weather difficulties can sometimes 2014, PSEG-Long Island took over the reins impede that goal. But knowing this, PEG and currently operates the electronic should have had protocols in place, includtransmission and distribution system to ing subcontracted workers from ears not hit and expanded its call center to receive over 1.1 million customers. PSEG’s response to Tropical Storm Isa- and document all those trying to reach ias was not forthcoming or frankly, suc- them. It is incumbent on our community to cessful. Throughout the course of the week after the storm over 420,000 of their call for an investigation into the lack of customers were reported to be without response from PSEG-LI, as the utility conpower. The onset, Lawrence and the Rocka- tinues to leave its customers, community organizations and stakeholders in the ways suffered at a greater clip. The damage incurred by those who lost dark. During any power outage residents money compensating for a lack of power, expected real and timely access to updates suffered medical concerns for loved ones as to when the power will be restored. Reson electronically controlled equipment toration information is needed to enable and overall fear and confusion cannot be those affected to properly prepare for their recouped. While the power has been own next steps. We hope that this initiative restored, the lackluster initial response will yield answers and prevent future from PSEG-Long Island is frustrating and disasters. What I find most frustrating when a troubling. There were instances of businesses los- disaster such as this occurs and when resiing all their refrigerated and frozen mer- dents call there should be someone that chandise and elderly residents not having can give accurate information as to the stathe required electricity to power their tus of the condition as the lack of informamedical equipment. While manpower is a tion causes more anxiety. must for restoration and there are limits to how many people can immediately rush in Edelman is mayor of Lawrence village. to restore power, PSEG’s communication,

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ThE JEwiSh SpoRTS Heritage Association released its summer journal that focuses on Jews succeeding in sports and aims to deflate antiSemitism between athletes.

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Battling anti-Semitism through sports By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Last year in New York City there were 428 felony level hate crimes and more than half of that number – 242 – targeted Jewish people, according to NYPD official crime statistics. AntiSemitism has risen in the past few years because of a few reasons ranging from an increase of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses to social media giving voice to much hate speech. Anti-Semitism, like any ethnic or racial hatred, most likely will not be eradicated. However, there is one place that makes an attempt to at least reduce the hate: the world of sports. Through the Jewish Sports Heritage Association’s summer 2020 journal – a collection of articles on Jews in athletics and how they have comported themselves – the idea is to continue a dialogue that began at a 2019 Fordham University symposium said Alan Freedman, the association’s director. Growing up in Mount Vernon, which at the time was heavily Italian, Freedman said that he and other Jewish boys were not expected to excel in sports. “We took a lot of flack as Jewish kids don’t play sports,” he said. “Then we went out and played as well or better. I think that with more and more people becoming educated Jewish guys and gals face less anti-Semitism.” He noted the concept behind the association: “We use sports as the way to show all people, religious and ethnic groups we that are all similar,” adding the hope is to break down stereotypes. The journal was unveiled on the heels of a few very publicized incidents, including NFL player DeSean Jackson sharing a series of anti-Semitic Instagram posts. Jackson was fined by his team, the Philadelphia Eagles, and issued an apology. Freedman noted that it is incidents like this that could be a teaching moment, especially as Black voices such as Jemele Hill and Kareem

Abdul-Jabbar took Jackson to task. History professor Jeffrey Gurock, wrote the article “Sports As A Safe Place for American Jews” pointed to the NCAA Division III Skyline Conference that shows tolerance for the needs of Yeshiva University, where Gurock teaches and served as an assistant men’s basketball coach. Sports teams at Yeshiva, especially the basketball teams, are not scheduled for Friday night or Saturday day games because of Shabbos. He noted that when Hatikvah, the Israel national anthem is played in addition to the U.S. anthem both teams and the referees stand at attention. “Unfortunately, the tolerance officially mandated by the NCAA and locally by Skyline cannot be duplicated internationally,” Gurock said, adding that the NCAA at D-1, also makes religious exceptions for the Mormons attending Brigham Young University, while pointing to the intolerance shown to Israel by the global sports associations. “For all of the problems around us Jews should fight against anti-Semitism, the fact is that at the end we are blessed to live in a culturally pluralistic society,” he added. In “Sticking It to Anti-Semitism,” Robert Wechsler, a retired sports editor, recounts the story of Larry Zeidel, at one time the only Jewish player in the NHL and his battle for respect as both a player and a person. “Jewish participation in the NHL didn't pick up until the late 1980s, so I’s difficult to gauge if Zeidel’s toughness earned him the respect of other players,” Wechsler said. He said that compared to years ago there is much less anti-Semitism in contemporary team sports. “With the diversity of players on modern-day teams, anti-Semitism from opposing players doesn’t seem to be much of a problem, at least according to the players I’ve talked to or read about,” he said. “Of course, there will probably always be a Billy Martin or two to deal with.” Martin, a major league baseball player and manager, supposedly told racist jokes.

Lawrence native to release book on Trump jbessen@liherald.com

Lawrence native Michael Cohen, the former personal lawyer for President Donald Trump who want to prison and is now in home confinement, tweeted that his tell-all book is expected to be released on Sept. 8. On the webpage disloyalthebook.com, Cohen included a nearly 4,000-word foreword and access to preordering copies of the book “Disloyal: A Memoir: The True Story of the Former Personal Attorney to President Donald J. Trump” unsigned and signed. It will also be available through Amazon, unsigned. “The day has finally arrived. I have waited a long time to share my truth,” he tweeted. It appears that the book will be self-published and according to sources most likely ghost written. Cohen, 53, was sentenced to three years for breaking campaign finance laws, tax evasion and lying to Congress, among other charges in 2018. He was also ordered to pay $1.39 million in restitution, forfeit $500,000 and pay a $50,000 fine. The guilty pleas to the federal felony charges resulted in his disbarment as a lawyer in New York state. The foreword begins with a gut punch: “The President of the United States wanted me dead. Or, let me say it the way Donald Trump would: He wouldn’t mind if I was dead. That was how Trump talked. Like a mob boss, using language carefully calibrated to convey his desires and demands, while at the same time employing deliberate indirection to insulate himself and avoid actually ordering a hit on his former personal attorney, confidant, consigliere, and, at least in my heart, adopted son,” Cohen said. An interesting tidbit is that he was paid $8 per month for working at the sewage treatment at upstate Otisville, a federal medium security prison that

includes a minimum security satellite camp, roughly 70 minutes from New York City. In May, Cohen was released from Otisville and given furloughed home release because of the coronavirus pandemic. On July 9, he was taken into federal custody and whisked back to Otisville because he was said to have violated the rules of his release that included not using social media. The other violation was for being at Le Bilboquet, a French restaurant in Manhattan on July 2, which is tied to the parameters of the agreement that he cannot leave home without permission. During a phone hearing on July 23, a federal judge ruled in Cohen’s favor rejecting the prosecutors’ contention that the release form was not tailored to forbid Cohen from speaking with the media. The judge said the only “inference” was retaliation as the reason for Cohen being taken into custody. Cohen claimed that Trump and others were trying to stop his book from being published. A day later, Cohen was back in Manhattan under home confinement. His sentence runs until November 2021. Cohen concludes the foreword with: “During my testimony, Republican House members repeatedly asked me to promise that I wouldn’t write a book. I refused, repeatedly. It was another way of saying I shouldn’t be permitted to tell my story, in essence giving up my First Amendment rights. It was a clear sign of desperation and fear. I have lost many things as a consequence of my decisions and mistakes, including my freedom, but I still retain the right to tell this story about the true threat to our nation and the urgent message for the country it contains. One last thing I can say with great confidence, as you turn the page and meet the real real Donald Trump for the first time: This is a book the President of the United States does not want you to read.”

NASSAU HERALD — August 20, 2020

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have been involved in PTA for about 14 years, and I never worked as hard as I did this year. It was nonstop — from morning to night, we were constantly putting out information and coordinating. The duties shifted immediately when schools closed, and we worked directly with the Riverside principal to push out information through emails and social media. We wanted to keep families involved and informed as much as we could. When we learned the school closure would be much longer than the initial two weeks, we helped kids get iPads and acted as an intermediary between families and administrators. All of us on the PTA are so used to providing traditional programs, fundraising and hosting informational sessions. We had to reinvent the organization while still maintaining normalcy through events and special celebrations for students so the students didn’t miss out. We all had to do the best we could for the families and students — it was really a team effort. I have also been transitioning into my new role as council vice president of Special Education Partners and am on the district’s Social-Emotional Learning and Mental Health Reopening Subcommittee. I have been … setting up virtual SEP meetings throughout the school year so that whatever way we go — in-person full time, hybrid or remote learning — we can ensure the special-education population’s needs are being met.

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he community’s support over the years is what kept me hopeful during the pandemic. I had put a lot of money into the outside of the building before the pandemic hit, and my business was probably the best it’s ever been in the 23 years that I’ve been here, but so be it. We were able to get through this, and we got out on the other end. Even though we reopened with many safety restrictions during Phase 2, our business is fortunate to have an outdoor patio. The residents’ support is what helped to keep the doors open over the past few months. Our customers have done a lot to try to keep all of our small businesses open. A lot of people told us that they’re here to support us and that they appreciate the place itself. They really stepped up when we needed them the most. We also have to thank the Malverne Chamber of Commerce and their efforts to support servers who rely on tips, because that helped to sustain my staff. I’m still very positive for the future, but it’s going to be a while before things get back to normal in the village. I think most owners know that, but I just hope that most owners will come back when this is all over. I think a lot of them will not be able to come back, but as of now we’re one of the lucky places that sees a good future.

e are very, very fortunate that everyone’s been OK during the coronavirus pandemic, but it has definitely affected our organization. We have had to cancel our three big fundraisers this year, and have had to rely on our Charity Yard Sales and online sales to raise money for renovations to the Helfenbein’s Hempstead home, and could only let eight to 10 people into our yard sales at any given time. We are holding them twice a month and killing ourselves, but fortunately, most people seemed happy with our yard sales. We will be holding another one this weekend. Still, we estimate that we have lost $50,000 — money that could be used to renovate the Helfenbein’s kitchen and bathroom, and we have had to postpone our work on the project until September. We just hope that we can get all the supplies we need by then. But we have also used the time to help the community. In March, we donated 300 of our own N95 masks to local health care workers, and we wound up distributing nearly 20,000 masks to hospital employees in Missouri and Hawaii, as well as those who work for Long Island Cares, the Fire Department of New York and the New York Police Department’s Highway Patrol. We had to set up a small mask-making factory in our house, and received help from all over Long Island. Some people even volunteered to help with our rebuilding efforts in the future.

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In mid-March, peoples’ worlds were thrown asunder because of the coronavirus pandemic, it has continued to cause cancellations of family vacations and many teenagers and younger children were forced to reconfigure their summer plans. Although a few day camps are open, nearly all sleepaway camps were canceled, leaving children without many alternatives. Most children are staying home, but without much to do. Mia Gwitrzman, who graduated Hewlett High School this year, decided to take advantage of this unique opportunity, and start her own art camp. Missing out on a normal graduation, Gwirtzman can relate to being denied an incredible experience. Her art camp could return a little normalcy to children who are missing out on what they had planned for the summer. After her art program abroad was canceled, Gwirztman decided to make the best of her summer, and provide relief for parents and children that are confined to their homes. She said she has “always been interested in art, ever since I was a little girl, painting and drawing have always interested me.” She homed in on this talent throughout high school, becoming part of the art club, taking Advanced Placement art. Her work earned her an induction into the Art Honor Society. To conduct the camp safely, Gwitrzman requires everyone attending to keep their masks on at all times, and she tries to distance herself from the children as much as possible. The camp is for children ages 3 to 10. She alters the projects for age appropriateness and ability. She typically goes to the client’s

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ArtwOrK crEAtEd By the children at Mia Gwitrzman’s backyard art camp. house and create projects in the backyard. Some parents prefer to drop their children off at her house, which she is also open to. “I am completely fine with

both options as long as we are outside and socially distant,” she said. Her favorite experience from working with these children, she said, was warming up to them and being able to build solid relationships. “By seeing their style, I am able to catch a deeper look into who they really are,” she said, which she thinks is a great way to bond with the children. Because Gwirtzman individually runs this camp, she is able to have a personal experience with each child. With the help of her mother, who is a teacher and studied art history, she is able to gather supplies, as well as brainstorm future creative project ideas. When asked about her concerns with Mia running this camp, Rachel Gwirtzman said that her “only concerns stem from the present Covid situation. Mia is very responsible and she and I agree that social distancing and wearing a mask is key.” She said that she likes to experiment with paint, because she finds it interesting how differently particular age groups respond to the medium. However, she does many different types of crafts, depending on the age group. Some previous projects she has done with the campers involve painting flowers or sunsets. Gwitrzman said that she would love to continue this, even after the pandemic ends. Having worked as a babysitter previously, she said that “I love working with children — especially while doing something I enjoy immensely.” Her price fluctuates depending on whether she provides the supplies or the clients. If interested, contact Mia at mgwirtz123@gmail.com. To view her personal work, go to https://mgwirtz123.wixsite.com/ madebymiaart.

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continued from front page about the partnership. “After our recent meeting with the Police Department, they said that they’re happy to partner with us, and we’ll be bringing back the PAL to our building,” she said. “We are thrilled to be a part of this new opportunity for our teens and young adults. We’ll be looking for volunteers.” Ryder met with community center representatives at NCPD headquarters in Mineola on July 30 to discuss the idea. Inwood resident Edwin Rodriguez, who works with Gammy’s Pantry, took part in the meeting, and said that Ryder was receptive. “I’m looking forward to the new PAL program and all that it means for the youth in our area,” Rodriguez said. “It’s more important now than ever to provide young people in our community a chance to explore opportunities instead of relying on the street.” Young said she planned to send out a survey to determine what programs the community wants. “We’re focusing on starting with soccer and basketball as well as a Lego building class,” she said. “We also have a cheer and dance program in the works.” Alexis Acosta, who is also involved with Gammy’s Pantry, sat in on the meeting. “It was great to go to police headquarters to meet with Commissioner Ryder

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Five Towns CommuniTy Center representatives met with Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, center, on July 30 to discuss bringing Police Activity League programs to the Lawrence facility. and express the ideas we brought forward in our youth group,” Acosta said. “We’re really excited for the future.” Inwood resident Brian Walsh will serve as one of the volunteer coaches when the athletics program kicks off in the fall. “Both of my kids play sports, and it’s important for children to play sports, as it helps give them confidence and helps

structure their lives as well,” Walsh said. “With this pandemic, it’s been hard to get kids moving, as they’ve been stuck in the house on their computers. It’s important to get them out and about.” Hill added that a town hall meeting with Ryder is scheduled to take place in September to detail the programs being offered. Hill also noted the long-term

importance of the shared effort with NCPD. “When looking at this partnership in the long term, I think it can help bridge the gap between law enforcement and community,” he said. “One way to do that is to include people from the community in this partnership. It helps when people can easily identify with law enforcement.”

School district, caterer combine to feed many continued from front page caterers and found a local caterer, Elite Caterers, and signed a contract, and since then we’ve been serving food to anyone who’s wanted.” Whitsons, a food service company, provides meals to the district. Industrial mass production never looked or tasted this good. In their vehicles, people picking up food turn off Broadway onto the Lawrence campus that houses the elementary school and the middle school, moving slowly in two lanes that becomes one. Then they split off to the canopied stations that house the food. Elite employees and a few volunteers place bags of food and milk in the vehicles, which head back to Broadway. There is also a station for walk-ups. Vehicles and people on foot come in 15-minute intervals. Katz said that packing the food begins on Sunday, and might not be finished until Tuesday, depending on other jobs or the weather. The food is loaded into bins, and then onto three refrigerated tractor-trailers, two freezer tractortrailers and five other refrigerated trucks, he said. Work begins at 6 or 7 a.m. and usually doesn’t stop until 7:30 p.m. “It all goes according to the USDA guidelines,” Katz said, referring to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “There needs to be a green, a protein, fruit, a vegetable and milk.” He noted that because of the way the food package is designed, the program

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oFF The TruCks and on skids, food was ready to be moved to the stations in the Broadway Campus parking lot on Aug. 12. allows families to take only the amount of milk they need, as opposed to the government guideline that a family with six children take 120 ounces — which K at z c a l l e d “ a n ove r wh e l m i n g ly amount.” “So when I drove out here, I saw milk standing out in the street,” he said, when the food distribution got under

way. “So the government was very good, and they worked with us. [The families] take as much milk as they want, and we don’t have waste. It works very, very nicely.” Longtime Lawrence Board of Education Trustee Dr. David Sussman, like many of his board colleagues, volunteers, putting bags of food in vehicles.

Everyone, motorists and passengers included, wear masks, and the workers and volunteers also wear gloves. “People are hungry, it’s Covid, and I think it’s great, I really do,” Sussman said of the distribution. “Hunger doesn’t know from anything except that you want to get fed, and if we could help, it’s a wonderful thing. We truck in the food, there are jobs for the community and at the same time it’s doing a wonderful thing for the community. What more could you ask for?” Cedarhurst resident Syd Mandelbaum, the CEO and founder of Rock and Wrap It Up!, said that many people donate their food to his organization. “Three families’ worth of milk, juice, chocolate milk,” he said. “We give it out at our Veterans Farmers Market.” Stacey Feldman, associate executive director of the Gural JCC, said that people are also donating what they cannot use to its Rina Shkolnik Kosher Food Pantry. Feder said there were several permutations of the setup, and Katz noted that the operation has been a smooth one. “We got tremendous support from the Lawrence Union Free School District, and members of the board, and Jeremy Feder,” Katz said. “I’m just really grateful, and I thank God that we’ve been able to be involved in it.” To s i g n u p, g o t o h t t p s : / / b i t . ly/2E0jZMS. For more information, visit www.lawrence,org.

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Teri Schure, the executive director of the Cedarhurst Business Improvement District for more than 10 years, says that she lost the 25,000 per year part-time job because she could not find clear guidance from several government entities to hold the annual Summer Sidewalk Sale. Schure, a North Woodmere resident, said she was tasked with learning if the sidewalk sale, which attracts thousands of people to Cedarhurst in a four-day span, could be held during what is now Phase 4 of New York state’s reopening during the coronavirus pandemic. She said she could not find clear guidance from several government entities to hold the event. Schure said over two weeks she made roughly 20 attempts to have someone at the state or county level put something in writing. “I want the merchants to be successful, to come back bigger and better,” Schure said. “I could not participate if it wasn’t legal.” At a BID board meeting on July 21, Schure was fired by the board in what she thinks was a coordinated campaign by Deputy Mayor Ari Brown, who also serves as the village’s liaison to the BID and is a BID board member. Brown, who abstained from voting, said that is untrue. “I respect her opinion, the board agreed to go in a different direction,” he said. Brown, with the backing of several business owners, pushed to hold the sidewalk sale, Schure said. After a call to New York’s Empire State Development, Brown said he received an OK from an epidemiologist to

hold the sales event as it was equated to a farmer’s market. What the BID called the InsideWalk Sale was held Aug. 5, 6, 7 and 9. “It was the board’s position,” Brown said, “they decided to go ahead.” Schure said that Brown also accused her of sabotaging BID databases, lists of businesses and other information that she had compiled as part of her job. “I brought something to the BID that brought something to the merchants, I would not manipulate BID databases,” Schure said, adding that over the time she has served as executive director the sidewalk sale has grown, she created the BID’s Midnight Madness sale after Thanksgiving and suggested extending free holiday parking and installing holiday lights along Central and Cedarhurst avenues. “Teri didn’t do anything wrong by inquiring,” Steve Silverman, a BID board member and owner of Morton’s, said about Schure asking for guidance on the sidewalk sale. “I was disappointed, she is a very capable person. Teri was a very important part of the BID. She executed our plans.” Silverman, who voted to retain Schure, noted that Brown lobbied for votes to fire Schure. Brown said that the $25,000 paid to Schure is part of an $85,000 BID budget. He said that a person has offered to coordinate the events at a “fraction of the cost” that could save the BID at least $15,000. “It was always contentious with her,” Brown said of BID interactions with Schure. BID Chairman Steven Schneider said he tried very hard to avert Schure’s eventual firing. He did not vote, as Schneider typically only votes if there a tie. “She was right all along,” he said. “I think it was unfair and wrong.”

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It is more important than ever to make health care maintenance a priority. During this pandemic, we have seen a shift from in-person to telemedicine visits. However, speaking as an ophthalmologist, although a telemedicine visit can be useful for some issues, when it comes to a comprehensive eye exam, it is still necessary to have an in-office visit. The equipment used to examine the eye in the office is far superior to what a phone call or cell phone camera can show us. I recommend that everyone who has put off their eye exams or routine healthcare maintenance follow up with their health care providers and follow each office’s specific guidelines. If you have recently traveled outside of the New York area, are experiencing fever, cough, or other symptoms, please stay home for 14 days to help protect others. Proper hand washing and the use of a mask have been shown to be effective in limiting the spread of

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Sitting socially distant at one of the Seawane Country Club’s circular tables on its spacious outdoor patio covered by a billowing white tent that keeps members cool with fans, owners Jared Brecher and Dan Klein enthusiastically spoke about the improvements they have made at the 93-year-old club in Hewlett Harbor since taking over last November. Working under the philosophy “we are not going to do it unless it’s fun,” Brecher said, the youthful duo, both are in their early 30s, has opened the doors at a place considered stuffy by renovating the swimming pool area and instead of having a place once designed for a swim team and structured swimming, the pool area appears more like a resort with a diving board, a sliding pond, lounge chairs, a snack bar that also includes candy and lifeguards, including one for the kiddie pool. Brecher and Klein remain in their jobs, a hedge fund investor and a real estate investor, respectively, and still are living in Manhattan, but have made renovating the Seawane Club a six-day per week job, the duo said. Adhering to the state mandated coronavirus pandemic guidelines, the club is operating at the allowable max capacity and now has a waiting list, Brecher said. Temperatures are taken upon entry; servers are wearing masks and gloves and the menus are paper. Brecher and Klein said that they decided not to use the inside dining room though they are permitted to in a way to ratchet up the safety. Families are catered to as during the summer there is a “camp” for children and along with the 18-hole, 6,725 par-72 golf course, the eight tennis courts there is now a full court basketball court and a pickleball court. On Aug. 12, basketball pro Kayhiem Chaplin was working on shooting with Annabelle Lusen and Ella Mintz. Brecher said that in line with increased fun “more families joined this club that ever before.” And with that Klein said the “dynamics have changed,” and it is just not parents bringing the kids but “grandparents with grandchildren for a day of fun.” Veteran members were not forgotten as the golf course was upgraded and because of Covid-19 new golf carts were purchased to ensure the mandated social distancing of one person per cart. In addition, the club will host the Women’s Metropoli-

uNdER thE watChFul eye of Kayhiem Chaplin, left, Ella Mintz, shooting, and Annabelle Lusen aim to improve their hoops skills. tan PGA Championship on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Tucked into a 10,000-square-foot area off to the side of the golf course is the newest addition. A garden that is growing an assortment of vegetables and fruit ranging from cucumbers to watermelon that includes cherry tomatoes, corn and jalapeno peppers. When harvested there was enough cucumbers for two months, Brecher said. Making good on their promise to create a more resortstyle facility Brecher said: “We’re just taking what resorts do and applying it to the country club model. We’re not reinventing the wheel.”

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The back to school season generally arrives with some amount of stress — and this year more so than ever. With families dealing with concerns about sending their children back to school safely, shopping is not foremost on many parent’s minds these days. And shopping during our “new normal” carries its own share of stressors. Still, back to class requires school supplies at the very least, even if you forgo other forms of shopping that you might have done in previous years. Instead of adding another layer of stress to your already-stressed household, start with a strategy to simplify shopping for the school year ahead. Make note of your inventory. School lists often carry over each school year, so make sure you aren't buying multiples of things you already own. Some supplies are more exciting when refreshed every year, but buying the same old boring ruler year after year is simply a waste of money. Make a list with your children. Put everything you need on that list, and be clear that once the list is done, it's done. Having everyone on the same page with a complete list helps ensure nothing vital is forgotten, and

the list can serve as a handy tool to keep your budget in check. Get uber-organized by making color-coded lists by kid or category to make your shopping more manageable. Be a savvy shopper. Check out your favorite brands and retailers and sign up for their email alerts, so you'll be in the know when the best deals hit. Create a back-up bin at home. You may find that your kids consistently run out of certain items midyear. Devote a special area of your home to keep extras in stock, and take advantage of sales during back-to-school season or buy in bulk to get a better price. Put quality ahead of price. While it's tempting to go for cheap when your list is long, remember that, depending upon the item, sometimes quality buys actually save more in the long run. Make the old new again. Turn barely used items into something new by decorating or adding stickers. Not only is this a fun activity that can help get the kids excited about and engaged in planning for the year ahead, it's easy on the budget and eco-friendly. Keep leftover supplies on hand to revive the enthusiasm with fresh designs at the end of the quarter or semester. n

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Back to the classroom during a pandemic Preparing your children

As the 2020-21 school year on Long Island begins to take shape, families are wrestling with the uncertainties of going back to their school buildings shortly. After children spending much of the second half of last school year at home, e-learning, in-person learning will be a change. School as they knew it will not be the same, but as parents, you must talk with your children about what to expect and not scare them. Your child’s return to the school setting Now is the time to begin conversations about remote options, caregiving in the event of a closure, and protection against the spread of viruses. “Start talking now and begin making decisions on plans for the school year,” says pediatrician Ira Kumar, M.D. By now your children should be familiar and used to wearing a mask. However, keep reinforcing the routine of wearing a mask, especially with younger kids. This includes teaching your children how to correctly wear their mask and how to care for a mask properly. “You should have the kids wear them around the house for increasingly longer periods to get them used to the concept,” says pediatrician Timothy M. Snyder, M.D. “You also should review good handwashing technique — sing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song twice while washing hands.” Remaining current on vaccinations and being prepared in the event of illness isalso vitally important. “Parents should get their children vaccinated, now more than ever,” Dr. Kumar said. “Get the flu shot when it is available. Get medications ready, have a good thermometer and make appointments with your children’s doctors.” What school may look like Physically going back to school during a pandemic will mean required or recommended face coverings and social distancing, but also making sure students have what they need should they return to remote learning. Talking to your children about social distancing is essential. “This is a good time to have your children around family,” Dr. Kumar says. “While around family, teach them how to keep distance, not share food and not drink from common places.” Since masks are required, it is important to know

what the safest masks are for children. “A cloth mask that fits comfortably and covers the mouth and nose is recommended,” Dr. Snyder says. “It should fit comfortably so that the child is not constantly pulling or readjusting the mask.” Dr. Kumar stated that now is a good time to see what is best for children. “Get your children in the habit of wearing masks now so you can see what suits them, what is uncomfortable for them, etc.” Of course, parents’ biggest concern is if things will be safe and clean enough. Even though every district has their own guidelines, there are planning considerations and guidance available. Some of the recommendations for cleaning and sanitization by the American Academy of Pediatrics are: √ Cleaning should be performed per established protocols followed by disinfection when appropriate. √ When using disinfectants, the manufacturers’ instructions must be followed. √ The use of EPA-approved disinfectants against Covid19 coronavirus is recommended. √ When possible, only products labeled as safe for humans and the environment containing active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, citric acid, should be used because they are less toxic, are not strong respiratory irritants or asthma triggers. √ When EPA-approved disinfectants are not available, alternative disinfectants such as diluted bleach or 70 percent alcohol solutions can be used. √ Children should not be present when disinfectants are in use and should not participate in disinfecting activities. √ Surfaces that are used frequently, such as drinking fountains, door handles, sinks and faucet handles, etc., should be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and as often as possible. √ Bathrooms should receive frequent cleaning and disinfection. √ Shared equipment including computer equipment, keyboards, art supplies, and play or gym equipment should also be disinfected frequently. Considerations for children with asthma Asthma or other lung problems can always cause fear or worry for their children while they are at school, but especially now more than ever. This can be because Continued to - Preparing

Learning doesn’t stop when the dismissal bell rings The move to distance learning in the spring was challenging to both parents and teachers. Among the many issues, many parents — especially those with younger children — became concerned that their kids were losing ground academically while schools were closed. With the new school year approaching, it may be necessary to consider turning to a tutor to give your child an academic boost. Tutoring is an investment in your child, so work with your child in order to get the best possible result. Pitch and persuade. Before searching for a tutor, discuss it with your child to get his buy in. Keep the conversation positive: “You know how reading is kind of hard sometimes? We are going to find someone who can help you.” Most students don’t like to struggle, so if your child is aware that there is a problem, he may be more likely to want help. Even so, expect apprehension and offer encouragement. Consider priorities. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to tutoring. It depends on your child’s needs, setting, convenience and cost. Some people choose a private tutor. Others go with a tutoring center. Still others opt for an online service. When choosing a setting — either small group or one-on-one instruction —determine which is the best fit for your child. If you choose a group setting, find out the maximum number of students per class. A convenient location is important, too. Studies show that more frequent tutoring sessions yield greater results. When it comes to cost, bear in mind that one-on-one tutoring may be more costly than group sessions, and in-home tutoring more expensive than traveling to a center. Ask around. Fellow parents can be great resources when looking for tutors. Other parents can share their own experiences working with certain tutors, and may be able to point you in the direction of tutors who specialize in certain areas, such as mathematics or the sciences. Contact local community organizations. Local organizations may offer free or low-cost tutoring programs to members or even non-members. They may be staffed by local college students, including undergraduates and post-graduates. When speaking with theseorganizations, ask how they choose their tutors and inquire about the educational backgrounds of those tutors. Consider online tutoring services. Online tutoring services are another option, especially now, when maintaining safety protocols are essential. B sure to read reviews and even request testimonials from past clients before signing up. Check credentials. Find out if the tutor has experience teaching the subject with which your child needs help. Although the instructor may not be credentialed for your child’s grade level, it’s a good idea to find one who holds a college degree and has completed a tutor training program. This will ensure he understands educational theory, instructional strategies and remedial approaches. Graduate students with strong content knowledge may be a good option, too. Equally important is experience and teaching style. Ask if the tutor has taught children of similar age and learning style as your child. Likewise, consider personality and attitude. Is the tutor patient, upbeat and encouraging? Is he congenial with children? Tally the track record. It’s equally important to also check references and track record. Does the tutor you are considering have satisfaction surveys from past parents and students that prove he has helped them raise test scores, improve classroom grades and/or experience better homework completion? Continued to - Extra Help

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Look for a tutor/tutoring center that you and your child can build a relationship with. A great tutor will be able to assess your child's strengths and areas of opportunity by getting to know them and design an appropriate tutoring plan.

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Discuss potential school closures Help your child understand that we are still learning about the virus. “Parents should be prepared for periods when schools may be closed again if there is a significant increase in cases locally,” Dr. Snyder says. “They should reassure their children that things could change unexpectedly, but everything is being done to maintain their safety.” n

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Collaborate on goals. When formulating tutoring goals, get everyone on board — teacher, tutor, parent and child. Teachers and tutors are aware of what the goals should be, but parents know their child best and should be involved in the goal-setting process. It’s ideal if the tutor and teacher work toward a common goal and communicate regularly to reinforce each other’s techniques. The teacher may also be willing to give feedback on your child’s progress in the classroom. Request progress reports. Many tutors offer periodic progress reports and will check off goals and redefine them, if necessary. Ask for a sample of progress reports to see if they are clear and helpful. Also inquire how often

reports will be given. View policies. Clarify policies before signing on the dotted line. Some tutors charge clients if an appointment is canceled without a 24-hour notice. Others have detailed policies for scheduling makeup sessions. Show support. Remember, parents play an important role in the whole learning process, so look for practical ways to support your child’s academic endeavors. At the end of each tutoring session, find out what he is expected to do before the next one — whether it’s memorizing his multiplication facts or completing all of his classroom assignments — and support those learning efforts at home. n

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Talk to your child about what to expect The more your child knows about the dynamics of the upcoming school year, the better off they’ll be. As the situation evolves, and you learn more details about the year’s schooling, speak to your child about what to expect. If your school’s administration has decided to continue in-person instruction with daily temperature checks, let your child know to expect them. The more knowledge that is presented to your child, the easier it will be for him/her to

handle changes as events unfold. Create a back-from-school protocol to keep your home safe If your child will be going to school fulltime, or even partially, it’s important to establish a sanitizing ritual for them to adhere to when they walk through the front door after each day of school. “When children return from school, they should immediately sanitize their hands,” advises board-certified pediatrician Dr. Candice W. Jones. “Once at home, at the very least, they should remove clothes/shoes and place them in the laundry, or in a designated safe place for disinfecting. A shower would be great, but is not absolutely necessary.” Discuss with your child about this daily disinfecting routine, and run a practice round or two to make it easier to remember when school starts. It could even help to create a checklist for them that is visible when they arrive home. Zooming in on remote schooling Be prepared for a continuation of distance learning, which may be part of your school district’s reopening plan. If the idea of sitting your child down in front of the screen for hours at a time again makes your head spin, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Dr. Linda

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Make the start of the school day easier School day mornings can be hectic, since — as every parent knows — getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. This time around, change up your morning routines with strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere. Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity. Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.

Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet. Keep the television off and limit the use of your family’s devices. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning. n

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Continued from Heading Back To assist your child with face mask wearing while at school, it’s best to model positivity. Help your child build up a positive attitude about mask-wearing by talking about how your mask is keeping you and others safe, as well as how the discomfort is a small price to pay for safety. It’s also a good idea to practice maskwearing at home. This will serve the dual purpose of getting your child accustomed to wearing a mask, and help to ensure your child is wearing it correctly before school starts. If your child is particularly resistant to wearing a mask, you may want to employ some strategies, like having them wear the mask for the length of their favorite song, or

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With the start of the new school year fast approaching next month, the question of how to send children back to school safely is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Parents and educators alike are struggling to determine the best way to provide quality instruction to students while maintaining their physical safety and supporting their social-emotional health. To facilitate the discussion, Inside LI launched its webinar series last Wednesday, bringing a group of esteemed leaders in education together for a conversation on how Long Island schools will open this fall while the Covid-19 pandemic still rages across the country. Inside LI is a production of RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications Inc., parent company of Herald Community Newspapers. The 45-minute webinar included panelists Dr. William H. Johnson, a state monitor for the Hempstead Union Free School District and former superintendent of Rockville Centre School District; Dr. Robert Dillon, district superintendent of Nassau BOCES; Megan Ryan, chief compliance ethics officer EVP of NuHealth and president of the North Merrick Board of Education; and Johane Ligondé, principal of JW Dodd Middle School in Freeport. Moderated by Skye Ostreicher of RichnerLive, the panel discussion provided information on what has been done and what still needs to happen to keep everybody safe. Topics included safety protocols, mental health and the financial burden that districts face in implementing new safety measures. Ostreicher kicked off the discussion by asking Johnson what type of guidance he has received from the state for reopening. Johnson noted “the heart and soul of what parents are worried about” is safety. “We really have to worry about that, and every day there’s additional information we are receiving about children and Covid-19 infections, and we need to stay on top of all of that research that continues to be growing.” Additionally, he said, the “efficacy of the instructional program” needs to be focused on. “We learned how limited we were last spring in trying to put together an exclusive model that focused on distance learning — it didn’t really work up to the expectation that we hoped it would, and there were many, many holes in it.” The third area schools are focusing on is the socialemotional health of children. “What really was lacking last spring was the ability to connect with one another,” Johnson said. As schools begin to reopen, districts are tasked with figuring out how to keep students safely spaced apart in each school building. Reconfiguring classroom spaces, instituting directional hallways and different bell schedules, and separating students into cohorts, while also creating online curriculum for a remote model, is like “building two schools,” according to Ligondé. In addition, schools have to be aware of students’ emotional needs. “The reality is, we’re dealing with Covid-19 as well as social justice,” she said. “Mental health has to be number one.” Ostreicher raised a concern that is on the mind of many parents: What happens if they choose one model initially, such as in person, and then change their minds and want to switch to remote? Johnson said he believes most parents, after experiencing distancing learning last spring, “have come to recognize the value that schools provide.” Still, he stressed parents need to understand that school will be very different this year, and the conversations need to happen between principals and parents as to what to expect. Ligondé said it is also important for parents to have conversations with their children so they can be prepared and know what is expected of them, and Ryan noted that districts, such as North Merrick, recognize

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“One thing I would caution is, if we’re going to use benchmarks from our previous experiences in schools with what’s coming out now, I think that’s rather unfair. We’ve always had high expectations for our students and staff…I am confident because of the resilience of the Long Island community, will make this better every day.” Dillon also noted the lack of funding districts are struggling with: Not only are they looking at potential 20 percent reduction in state aid, but also the state is imposing guidelines without providing solutions to pay for them. In addition, he said, the supply chain for everything from cleaning products to Chromebooks is limited. “We are all competing for the same things,” he said. “We need a better strategy that addresses these issues nationwide.” Another point of discussion surrounded Governor Cuomo’s statement that schools must have children tested and conduct contact tracing. Ostreicher asked if there is a solution yet as to how schools will take on that task, and whether schools can partner with hospitals. “We do not have the capacity or legal authority to do the testing,” Dillon said, noting they will be discussing the matter with Nassau County officials. “That’s a major

unfunded mandate.” Ryan said school staff are not trained to test students for the virus. “It cannot fall on the leadership of the schools to conduct these tests,” she said, noting that they are expensive. “Those costs cannot come to the school… It’s going to have to go through health facilities.” In terms of contact tracing and what to do if a child or staff member gets the virus, the panelists agreed that more guidance needs to come from the Nassau County Department of Health. If a child gets sick, there is still a “good deal of uncertainty” as to what the schools will do, according to Johnson. If a child is in a cohort, he said, it’s easy to determine which children should be excluded from school and quarantined. But when you consider siblings or sports teams connected to the sick child, it gets trickier. “We need guidance not only on the cohort, but all of the other people who might have been exposed,” Johnson said. “We have to have a universal set of protocols in Nassau County health facilities,” Ryan said, “so all parents in all districts feel comfortable and we’re not scrambling. We can’t have different rules for different districts, especially when you consider public health.” The first Inside LI webinar was sponsored by Better Water NY, based in Glen Head. “An investment in our children is an investment in our future,” said Jeannie Riccardo, CEO of Better Water NY. “We’re proud to support the inaugural episode of Inside LI, which discussed how families are coping with Covid and simultaneously questioning the safety of sending kids back to school. We look forward to more meaningful conversations and encouraging families to stay healthy across Long Island.” The new webinar series will convene leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors to address current issues and get questions answered. “At the Herald, we take tremendous pride in being your trusted source of truly local news and information, especially in times of uncertainty like these,” RCI President Stuart Richner said. “Right now, there is no issue more important to Long Islanders than what is happening with schools.” The second Inside LI webinar will be on Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., with a discussion of higher education. For more information visit www.liherald.com/insideli.

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LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ELECTION RESOLVED, that the General Village Election shall take place on September 15, 2020 at the Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, New York between the hours of 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM and the names and addresses of candidates and offices for which nominated are as follows: Atlantic Beach Preservation Party Mayor 2-Year Term- Stephen R. Mahler, 120 Jefferson Boulevard Trustee 2-Year Term Danielle Struss, 76 Albany Boulevard Atlantic Beach Integrity Party Mayor 2 -Year Term George J. Pappas, 131 Acapulco Street Trustee 2-Year Term Linda L. Baessler, 136 Daytona Street Trustee 2-Year Term - Edward A. Sullivan, 1751 Bay Boulevard DATED: August 7, 2020 EMILY SINISCALCHI, VILLAGE CLERK 122786 LEGAL NOTICE Aviso Legal Pueblo de Atlantic Beach Aviso de Elección Se resuelve que las Elecciones Generales del Pueblo se llevarán a cabo el 15 de septiembre del 2020 en el Village Hall, 65 The Plaza, Atlantic Beach, Nueva York entre las 7:00 a.m. y las 9:00 p.m. Los nombres,direcciones y cargo de los candidatos nominados son los siguientes: Fiesta de conservación de Atlantic Beach Alcalde Termino de 2 años Stephen R. Mahler, 120 Jefferson Boulevard Fideicomisaria Termino de 2 años Danielle Struss, 76 Albany Boulevard Fiesta de la integridad de Atlantic Beach Alcalde Termino de 2 años George J. Papas, 131 Acapulco street Fideicomisaria Termino de 2 años Linda L. Baessler, 136 Daytona Street Fideicomisaria Termino de 2 años Edward A. Sullivan, 1751 Bay Boulevard Fecha: 7 de Agosto del 2020 Emily Siniscalchi, Empleada del Pueblo 122787 (iii) the fence will be LEGAL NOTICE reviewed and partially on the property PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE downloaded at lines, where a minimum PLEASE TAKE NOTICE www.woodsburghny.com setback of 25 feet is that a public hearing will Through Zoom, the public required, and (b) will have the opportunity be held as to the 150-50(F), in that there is following matter: to see and hear the no landscaping proposed Agency: Board of meeting and hearing live, between the pool fence and upon recognition by A p p e a l s and the property line, Village of Woodsburgh the Board, may present where landscaping is Date: August 26, comments. Comments required to be planted also may be submitted 2020 between the fencing and Time: 7:00 p.m. prior to the meeting, but the property line. The Place: Village Hall, not later than 3:00pm on proposed pool also 30 Piermont Avenue, August 26, 2020, by requires a special permit Hewlett, New York regular mail to Village pursuant to Village Code Hall or email to the Board Subject: Application of §150-47(B). Premises are Avi and Aleeza Lauer, 116 at bstolar@msek.com. also known as Section 41, Woodmere Boulevard, Public comments Block 40, Lot 466 on the Woodsburgh, New York, submitted by email must Nassau County Land and identify the application to to install three (3) air Tax Map. which the comments conditioning units and a Due to public health and apply. generator, which work safety concerns related to requires variances of Dated: August 17, 2020 COVID-19, and pursuant BY ORDER OF THE Village Code §150-50.2, to the Governor’s BOARD OF APPEALS in that (a) the air Executive Orders, the Michelle Blandino, Village conditioning units are Board will not be meeting Clerk 13.25 feet from the side in person on July 30, 122765 property line, and (b) the 2020. The meeting and generator is 10.5 feet Search for notices online at: the public hearings will from the side property www.newyorkpublicnotices.com take place via line, where a minimum of teleconferencing and 15 feet is required. LEGAL NOTICE videoconferencing Premises are also known PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE through Zoom. The as Section 41, Block 61, PLEASE TAKE NOTICE meeting will be recorded Lot 6 on the Nassau that a public hearing will and a transcription will be County Land and Tax be held as to the provided at a later date. Map. following matter: The Zoom login Due to public health and Agency: Board of i n f o r m a t i o n safety concerns related to A p p e a l s is: COVID-19, and pursuant Village of Woodsburgh Meeting ID: 817 8174 to the Governor’s Date: August 26, 4233 Executive Orders, the 2020 Password: 086600 Board will not be meeting Time: 7:00 p.m. Or dial by your location: in person on July 30, Place: Village Hall, 646-558-8656…8178174 2020. The meeting and 30 Piermont Avenue, 4233 the public hearings will Hewlett, New York Plans and other materials take place via Subject: Application of associated with the teleconferencing and Norman L. Wax, R.A., as application may be videoconferencing agent for Neuberg reviewed and through Zoom. The Children Trust, 75 Willow downloaded at meeting will be recorded Road, Woodsburgh, New www.woodsburghny.com and a transcription will be York, to construct a pool, Through Zoom, the public provided at pavers, pool equipment, will have the opportunity a later date. fencing and a wall, which to see and hear the The Zoom login work requires variances meeting and hearing live, i n f o r m a t i o n of the following Village and upon recognition by is: Code sections: (a) the Board, may present Meeting ID: 817 8174 150-47(H), in that (i) the comments. Comments 4233 pool will be 15 feet from also may be submitted Password: 086600 the side and rear property prior to the meeting, but Or dial by your location: lines, (ii) the pool not later than 3:00pm on 646-558-8656…8178174 equipment will be 10 feet August 26, 2020, by 4233 from the rear property regular mail to Village Plans and other materials line and 8.38 feet from Hall or email to the Board associated with the the side property line, and at bstolar@msek.com. application may be

Public comments submitted by email must identify the application to which the comments apply. Dated: August 17, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 122766

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Board of the Incorporated Village of Hewlett Harbor will convene and hold a public hearing on Thursday August 27, 2020 at 5:30pm, on the front lawn of Village Hall, 449 Pepperidge Road, Hewlett Harbor, New York 11557, to consider the following application and requested relief: 1) Mr. Joe Reizis 976 Wateredge Place, Hewlett Harbor, New York has applied to the Planning Board for site plan, elevation plan and landscape design review of a proposed new one family dwelling. 2) Virginia 32 LLC, Hewlett Harbor, New York has applied to the Planning Board for site plan, elevation plan and landscape design review of proposed additions and alterations. 3) Mr. Dotan Aragi 1351 Auerbach Avenue, Hewlett Harbor, New York has applied to the Planning Board for site, elevation and landscape design review of proposed additions and alterations. 4) Mr. Michael and Dikla Waldman 207 Richards Lane, Hewlett Harbor - Solar panels At said hearing, all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard. Copies of the proposed application will be available at the Village Hall at least five (5) days before the public hearing and may be seen during the regular business hours. Those persons planning to attend the meeting and who require special accommodations because of a disability are requested to notify the Village Clerk no less than 48 hours prior to the meeting. Dated: Hewett Harbor, New York August 5, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE PLANNING BOARD OF THE VILLAGE OF HEWLETT HARBOR TED MAY Chairman of Planning B o a r d MICHAEL RYDER Village Clerk and Secretary to the Planning Board 122673 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com TO PLACE AND AD CALL 516-569-4000 x 232

LEGAL NOTICE SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Town Law, the Nassau County Civil Divisions Act and a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead, New York, an election will be held by the qualified voters of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on September 15, 2020 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. at the premises of Sanitary District No. 1, One Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York, for the purpose of electing one resident of Sanitary District No. 1 as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a term of five (5) years, and for the further purpose of electing one resident of Sanitary District No. 1 as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a term of three (3) years to fill the unexpired term attributable to the passing of prior Commissioner Harry Beltrani. A copy of the aforesaid Resolution is on file with and may be inspected during normal business hours, at the premises of Sanitary District No. 1, One Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that nominations for the office of Commissioner shall be made by petition subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the Sanitary District, addressed to and filed with the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners at least thirty (30) days prior to the election. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer 122773 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Commissioners of The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District will conduct a Public Hearing at the office of the District, located at 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York, on September 3, 2020, 5:00 PM, for the purpose of adopting the 2021 Annual Budget for the District. www.liherald.com

TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of the proposed budget will be available for inspection at the above offices of the District between the hours of 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, except holidays. By Order of the Board of Commissioners The Greater Atlantic Beach Water Reclamation District BY: Scott Mason, Chairman BY: Arnold Geller, ViceChairman BY: Anthony Licatesi, Secretary Dated: Atlantic Beach, New York August 11, 2020 122782 LEGAL NOTICE SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Town Law, the Nassau County Civil Divisions Act and a Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, New York, an election will be held by the qualified voters of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, on September 15, 2020 between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the Administration Building, foot of Troy Avenue and Ocean Front, East Atlantic Beach Park District, East Atlantic Beach, New York, for the purpose of electing one resident of Sanitary District No. 14 as a member of the Board of Commissioners for a term of five (5) years. A copy of the aforesaid Resolution is on file with and may be inspected during normal business hours, at the premises of Sanitary District No. 14, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that nominations for the office of Commissioner shall be made by petition subscribed by at least twenty-five (25) registered voters of the Sanitary District, addressed to and filed with the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners at least thirty (30) days prior to the election. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate and the specific vacancy of the Board of Commissioners for which the candidate is nominated, which description shall include at least the length of the term of office. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER

NOTICE, that the inspectors of election of this Sanitary District shall meet on Monday, August 24, 2020, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. at the premises of Sanitary District No. 14, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York, for the purpose of preparing a register of the qualified voters of this District for the said annual District election, at which time any person shall be entitled to have his/her name placed on such register provided that at such meeting of the inspectors of elections, he/she is known, or proven to the satisfaction of the inspectors of election to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the annual District election for which such register is prepared. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that the register shall include all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration and voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau on or before the 23rd day immediately preceding said election of September 15, 2020. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that applications for absentee ballots for the annual District election may be applied for at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available at the office of the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners during regular office hours and until the day of the election, and such list will also be posted at the polling place during the election. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14 TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK Secretary Dated: August 17, 2020 122775 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the annual estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues of Sanitary District No. 1, Town of Hempstead for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021 will be held on September 3, 2020 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the offices of Sanitary District No. 1, Bay Boulevard, Lawrence, New York. Notice is further given that at the aforesaid public hearing

the District may find it necessary to exceed the tax cap and may resolve to override the same as to the District’s annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021 and terminating December 31, 2021. A copy of the proposed expenditures and revenues will be available for public inspection at the offices of the District between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. commencing August 28, 2020 and up to the date of hearing. The District reserves the right to limit the time made available to any person appearing at the hearing and wishing to present comment regarding the District’s proposed budget. Dated: August 5, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 1, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD. James J. Vilardi, Chairman 122774 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing on the annual estimate of proposed expenditures and revenues of Sanitary District No. 14, Town of Hempstead for the period beginning January 1, 2021 and ending on December 31, 2021 will be held on September 3, 2020 commencing at 6:00 p.m. at the offices of Sanitary District No. 14, 2150 Bay Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, New York. Notice is further given that at the aforesaid public hearing the District may find it necessary to exceed the tax cap and may resolve to override the same as to the District’s annual budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2021 and terminating December 31, 2021. A copy of the proposed expenditures and revenues will be available for public inspection at the offices of the District between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. commencing September 1, 2020 and up to the date and time of hearing. The District reserves the right to limit the time made available to any person appearing at the hearing and wishing to present comment regarding the District’s proposed budget. Dated: August 17, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF SANITARY DISTRICT NO. 14, TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD. 122776

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A. Another case of defining boundaries, both mentally and physically. People have different perceptions about territory and what defines it. What seems petty to you may seem defined to your neighbor. That was probably the inspiration for poet Robert Frost’s poignant prose that “Good fences make good neighbors.” The group America sang, “You stay on your side and I’ll stay on mine; you take what you want and I’ll take the sunshine.” There will be a lot more sunshine without that tree, but that doesn’t prevent your neighbor from acting shady, and you have good reason to suspect that they won’t do the right thing and clean up the tree’s mess. Since I’m not an attorney, I consulted people who are. The consensus is that what lands on your property is yours, basically. Otherwise you would have to show that the action was deliberate, that your neighbor planned for the tree to fall on your yard or that they were negligent in not taking steps to prevent it. If the tree was rotted and limbs were barely hanging on, and if there was proof that your neighbor ignored documented warnings of impending collapse, there might be reason to hold them responsible. Right now they’re probably not focused on the police episode, and even though you feel a little smug about the damage they’re experiencing, it’s probably a bad idea to get into a discussion about it with them. When the workers are clearing the tree away, it would make sense to express to them the need to remove the whole thing, not just the lower half sitting on the roof of your neighbor’s car. They will, hopefully, understand the connection from the top to the bottom of a tree. King Solomon never really intended for a baby to be cut in half, and wisdom could prevail here as well. Also, verify if this is covered as windstorm insurance versus a hurricane. The policy may have a deductible that’s greater than the actual expense, if you have to pay the workers. Good luck! © 2020 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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he U.S. Postal Service is older than the United States itself: Benjamin Franklin appointed the first postmaster general in 1775, a year before the Revolution against Great Britain erupted. Ever since, the Postal Service has been woven into the very fabric of our democracy, ensuring that vital, and not so vital, information is conveyed from Point A to Point B, seemingly effortlessly. The work of the USPS is anything but effortless, though. It is a massive undertaking, requiring, as of 2019, more than 633,000 employees to move the mountains of mail that are sent daily across the country and around the world. Where, as a nation, would we be without the Postal Service? Being paper-based, the agency might seem anachronistic in an age of increasingly digital communication, and it has seen a steadily diminishing volume of mail over the years with the growing popularity of email. But millions of Americans, many without broadband connectivi-

Where to write You can find information on how to reach your congressional representative at the following websites: ■ U.S. Rep. Peter King, 2nd District: peteking.house.gov ty, still depend on “snail mail” as their primary source of communication with others. At the same time, vital goods, including medications, are sent by mail. Your Herald newspaper is mailed to you. We are thus dismayed to see the Postal Service, such a basic and integral part of the nation, become politicized in the months leading to the presidential election. It is increasingly apparent that President Trump is seeking to slow the service’s operations in order to disrupt mailin balloting, a shameful tactic given the importance of mail to so many Ameri-

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cans. Congress must act immediately to provide adequate funding so the USPS can carry out its solemn duty through the election, when mail-in balloting is expected to spike as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Many Americans in regions across the country are concerned about voting in person, and rightly so. Tell your congressional representative to support the Postal Service with a funding bill separate from any Covid-19 relief package — which, by the way, was still a no-go as of press time on Monday.

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hen Tropical Storm Isaias roared across Long Island on Aug. 4 with 70-mph wind gusts, it brought down more than a thousand trees in Nassau County, cutting off electricity to large areas, including sections of major thoroughfares like Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road, among many others. That meant no power for stoplights, which tied up traffic and caused potentially hazardous conditions. Every intersection without power was an accident waiting to happen, with many motorists barreling along, seemingly oblivious to the potential dangers all around. Too many of Nassau’s intersections are hazardous enough under optimal condi-

tions — on a clear day with the lights working. Without lights, anything can happen. That’s why villages, towns, the county and the state must work together to develop better plans to ensure motorists’ safety in major intersections after a storm like Isaias. During the recent tempest, county police officers were at some intersections minding traffic flow, but too many others were without any law enforcement personnel. We can only surmise why — budget matters, perhaps, in the face of a historic fiscal crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic that is expected to lead to historic deficits for government at all levels. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, we saw a greater number of police officers directing

letters New York is headed in the right direction To the Editor: In New York state, we knew from the beginning that testing would be a key factor in controlling the novel coronavrius. We ramped up testing immediately, and took a nation-leading role in developing the capacity to test as many New Yorkers as possible. Last Saturday I was proud that we continued to raise the bar, and

broke our record low infection rate once again. That day’s numbers — especially the new low in hospitalizations — continued to reflect the progress we have made during this pandemic, but we will keep monitoring the data and the alarming increases in cases around the country. My message is the same: Stay “New York smart,” wash your hands, socially distance and wear masks. Of the 88,668 test results reported to New York state on Aug. 15,

traffic at intersections that were without power. We’d like to see them out in force during the next storm of this magnitude. But police can’t be everywhere, and that’s why we must consider alternatives. For example, could we not install solarpower backups at major intersections that would provide electricity to the lights until the main power lines could be re-energized? Could we not put up temporary stop signs at those intersections? Could we not install temporary orange barriers with flashing lights to warn motorists approaching intersections without power? All of these options require careful study, but now is the time to undertake such an effort — before the next Big One.

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olicing is a community service provided by a paramilitary organization. There are about 800,000 police officers across the U.S., and regardless of color or creed, we are all blue. We are charged with enforcing laws that we had no hand in creating. We are thrust into emotionally charged and volatile situations, with little preparation, and are expected to handle these encounters perfectly every time. Our distinct designation in the community, and the exclusive nature of our work, make it imperative that we have certain protections to effectively and safely execute our sworn duties. We take pride in pursuing the high standards that are expected of us, but we cannot be held to the imposBrian sible standard of weLLs trial by social media. Police officers across the country now question every decision they make, and wonder after every action if it will become the next viral video disseminated in an ongoing effort to destroy us. Because we are operating in this climate of fear, you will notice the negative effects in your neighborhood. In New York state, the choke hold ban and the repeal of Civil Rights Law 50-a are just two recent measures that have left police officers feeling bewildered and

betrayed. We have been stripped of our civil rights and the right to defend ourselves, at frightening speed. The persecution we are facing from federal, state and local officials is not courage. It is cowardice. Elected leaders kneel before the mob instead of standing with us. They cower behind us for protection and prosecute us when we provide it. We do our best every day, working difficult schedules, provided less training than we deserve, and most often dealing with people who are sad, angry, unbalanced and upset. People are unpredictable, situations are fluid and force is an unfortunate, yet essential, part of our profession. Attempts to mitigate it are understandable, but misguided. No police officer should ever kneel on a person’s neck for an extended period of time, especially someone in handcuffs, but to criminalize any sort of neck restraint is unreasonable. We face situations with dangerous, combative people who are bigger and stronger than we are. Taking them down by the neck is an effective option and, in some scenarios, the only one. A blanket prohibition of this tactic is naïve and ignorant of the rapid escalation of physical encounters.

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Buildings need street addresses To the Editor: It’s time Nassau County passed legislation to require every building, or every other building, in the county to display its street address clearly and visibly on its front. If you’re looking for an address, it’s virtually impossible to identify many buildings while driving past them, especially on major thoroughfares. The problem is exacerbated by different towns or villages merging into one another, with street numbering systems changing in the blink of an eye, adding to the confusion. Drivers must slow down when searching for an address, which often isn’t even posted, impeding traffic in the process. If the towns and villages in Nassau can spend millions on the questionable luxury of changing the style of street signs in their jurisdictions, being able to locate an address, conveniently and safely, is even more deserving of

The most important point that can be imparted to the public is that in almost every tragic police encounter, there is a common denominator: Catastrophes can be avoided by compliance. If you do not resist arrest, there is virtually no chance that you will be killed by a police officer. And for all the hand-wringing, emotional outcries, calls for reform and greater emphasis on deescalation, no one seems to be addressing this point, which is the only one that can, with certainty, save lives. Rather than attacking us, our critics should partner with us. Civil Rights Law 50-a was put in place in 1976 to protect us from character assassination by defense attorneys. Its repeal allows any complaint made against police officers, even if unsubstantiated, to be used against us when we testify. Complaints are an unfortunate part of a job spent telling people what they cannot do. Obligation to take enforcement action does not make for happy customers. Since the repeal of 50-a, any person who is angry with an officer can file a complaint, which is nothing new. What is new is that that complaint can now be introduced against the officer whenever

he or she gives sworn testimony. The ability to testify credibly is an essential part of a police officer’s job. If that testimony is now going to be discredited because of unrelated complaints or incidents, then shame as a so that testimony will no longer have any rightfu effect. The recent anti-police laws that have charge ing mo been passed are disgraceful, and their detrimental effects will continue to be felt until they are repealed. There is room for improvement in any profession, but the idea that policing, as we know it, must be reinvented is not practical. No one would like to see force removed from our profession more than the police, but unfortunately, no one will ever be able to do that. The goal cannot be to destroy or defund the police. That will not stop criminal behavior; it will embolden it. The goal needs to be public education and individual compliance with wellestablished laws. That is the only path we can take to avert the tragedies that cause so much chaos in our communities. Until servin our elected officials stop pandering and ant col get off their knees, this message will not While be imparted, and our society will contin- peacefu been m ue to collapse into chaos. looting Brian Wells is president of the Long Beach The Police Benevolent Association. His photo has bee does not appear here because he is still at ments work on the streets, and does not want his face to be known to potential perpetrators.

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attention. It’s time this was addressed, legislatively, for the benefit of residents and to facilitate fast responses in emergencies by police, emergency medical technicians and firefighters. I don’t think this is a radical idea, but its contribution to convenience and safety would be so.

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It’s time for a sundae To the Editor: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, and beat the heat and humidity, by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and ordering a banana split. Next Tuesday, the 25th, is National Banana Split Day. It was invented by 23-year-old apprentice phar macist David Evans Strickler at his Latrobe, Pa., store’s soda fountain in 1904. The cost for this tasty treat was 10 cents, which was twice the price of any other ice cream sundae. My wife and I visit Hildebrandt’s, in Williston Park, for our favorite ice cream treats. Your banana split should be served in a long dish, sometimes

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Defunding the police isn’t the answer

he actions of the four Minneapolis police officers who caused the tragic death of George Floyd on Memorial Day were barbaric and shameful, and go against everything we as a society stand for. The officers were rightfully fired and have been criminally charged. They will stand trial in the coming months. In the wake of this disgraceful incident, antipolice demonstrations continue to spread across the United States and in Nassau County. As Americans, our First Amendment right to BiLL peacefully assemGaYLoR ble is paramount — a right that I defended while serving for over two decades as a lieutenant colonel in the United States military. While most of these rallies have been peaceful and respectful, a handful have been marked by violence, vandalism and looting. The common call of many protesters has been to defund the police departments of this nation. As a veteran, an

attorney and a Nassau County legislator, I believe that this is the most dangerous proposal that has come forth in recent months. Defunding police would have only negative consequences for the public. Slashing funding to police departments would reduce the number of police officers on our streets and could possibly lead to increased 911 response times. Overall, this could create a more dangerous Nassau County. No one wants a society filled with mayhem and lawlessness, nor a police force that doesn’t have the appropriate manpower to keep lawabiding citizens safe, but I worry that reducing funding for our law enforcement would bring about just that. The recent push by a Manhattan assemblywoman to disarm peace officers throughout the state adds to this concern about increased lawlessness. The bill she proposed would eliminate the right to possess a firearm by officers who prevent cruelty to animals, parole officers, probation officers, bay constables, uniformed court officers, waterfront and airline investigators and arson investigators as

well as court clerks, fire marshals and corrections officers. These peace officers are tasked with important law-enforcement duties, many of which are serious threats to the officers themselves. The bill is currently stalled, but could be revived in the future, adding another worry for those who keep the peace. Our police have made strides in building relationships in every neighborhood in Nassau County, and use community policing to keep neighborhoods safe. They have made Nassau one of the safest large suburban counties in the United States. There is always room for additional training and more resources to help police do an even better job. Reforms like refresher programs and body cameras could be implemented and prioritized, and would help ensure the safety of all residents. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has removed $1 billion from the Police Department under pressure from protesters. The city’s police commissioner has disbanded the plain-clothes anticrime units that were instrumental in transforming New York from one of the

hey have made Nassau one of the safest large suburban counties in the United States.

most dangerous cities to one of the safest in the world. With an increase in homicides and violent crime in New York, it is unjustifiable to disband these critical units. They must be reinstated. Amid calls to defund the police, I joined Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, members of the Lynbrook Police Department, community leaders and residents to show support for the men and women who work tirelessly every day to keep our community safe. I urge residents across the county to hang a blue ribbon on your home to show that you support law enforcement and appreciate their service. Thank you to the Nassau County Police Department, the village and city police departments, and the many NYPD officers who live in Nassau County for the work you do every day. George Floyd’s unforgivable death has rightfully placed an extremely few bad officers under a national microscope. Their actions do not represent the police as a whole. Police officers risk their lives every day to keep our families safe and protect our communities, businesses and properties. If we defund them, we will be punishing the many for the actions of a small few. Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor represents the 6th District.

Kudos for peace plan, but the prez still needs to go

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he test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald

Let us assume that we all have first-rate intelligence. It’s a bit of a leap, because many Americans are wedged into a rigid binary belief set, either blue or red, either Trump or Biden, either Randi liberal or conserkReiss vative, with no room for any give. However, real life is more nuanced than that, and an evolved brain can process seemingly contradictory ideas. Last week, the president announced a historic peace initiative between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The plan, developed by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, offers a promising opportunity to bring together Arab countries and Israel on a path toward peaceful coexistence. The New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman wrote that the new peace plan is a “geopolitical earthquake.” The

positive implications are huge; other Persian Gulf states may find it in their interest to join the peace party. Friedman wrote, “There are really two coalitions in the region today — those who want to let the future bury the past and those who want the past to keep burying the future.” Credit goes to Trump and Kushner for finding a golden moment in a troubled hour. Experts will parse the details of the agreement for years: Why was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ready to agree? How did his own political problems play a part? Why was the UAE at this particular tipping point? We cannot be naïve, but no matter where we are on the political spectrum, it seems appropriate to take a breath and feel thankful for a promise kept in Middle East negotiations. At the same time — and here is where we need to acknowledge the cognitive dissonance in the air — the foreign policy success of the moment does not mitigate the powerful case against Trump as a viable candidate for re-election. It is somewhat like acknowledging that Richard Nixon was a skilled foreign policy negotiator, and that he was also a crook. He had to go.

Trump has a long and sordid history of lies, self-serving policies, authoritarian micro-aggressions, alleged crimes and glaring incompetence. Last week, as he was basking in the success of the Middle East deal, he was busy trying to dismantle the United States Postal Service in an admitted effort to disenfranchise prospective Democratic voters. He wants to reduce mail-in balloting in the belief that he will do better if fewer people get to exercise their right to vote. Trump is the master of bad-faith deals and selfserving policies. He isn’t even trying to disguise his motives. His handpicked guy at the USPS is laying off workers and decommissioning equipment just before the November election. When it comes to malfeasance in office, we citizens hardly know where to look first. From the early days of the Trump administration, ordering the separation of children from parents at the border, to the racist shout-outs after Charlottesville, to the evisceration of vital government departments, to the replacement of competent civil servants with inexperienced hacks, the reign of Trump has been a disaster. Last week, Friedman praised the

redit Trump and Kushner for finding a golden moment in a troubled hour. But . . .

Trump Middle East initiative. But Friedman has written three and a half years of columns calling out Trump for his misdeeds and reprehensible behavior. In February 2018, Friedman wrote of Russian interference in the 2016 election: “Our democracy is in serious danger . . . President Trump is either totally compromised by the Russians or is a towering fool, or both, but either way he has shown himself unwilling or unable to defend America against a Russian campaign to divide and undermine our democracy . . . This is code red. The biggest threat to the integrity of our democracy today is in the Oval Office.” Months ago, Friedman wrote about Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, slamming his “flat-out stupid” defiance of accepted health measures. I use Friedman as an example because he isn’t a one-note song. He gave credit this week where credit was due. I agree that bringing together the UAE and Israel on a path moving forward is a political success. We are grateful and hope for more good news from the region. At the same time, because we have nuanced brains and can process two ideas at once, we can understand how dangerous and uniquely unqualified this man is for the White House. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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