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Lower temps, less business? Five Towns restaurants face uncertain future as weather cools Vinceslao acknowledged that he did not have a date in mind by which outdoor seating would be With restaurants at limited put on hold. “It’s all weather percapacity for indoor dining mitting,” he said. “If it’s 25 because of the coronavirus pan- degrees outside, the heaters demic, many have added outdoor aren’t going to help too much. seating in an effort to make up We’re going to have to concenfor that loss of custrate on takeout and tomers — and revepeople coming nue. But with cold inside when it gets weather approachcold.” ing, restaurant ownFor Nick Scarcelers are pondering la, owner of Da Nicalternatives to outola in Hewlett, busidoor seating. ness has been conCurrent state prosistent in recent tocols allow restaumonths thanks to rants to use 50 perthe outdoor option. cent of capacity for “Our business has indoor dining. been a nice mix of “We’re getting better takeout and outdoor and better every seating,” he said. week with indoor NICk “Indoor seating has dining, even though done the least busiwe’re only allowed SCARCEllA ness for us. With the Owner, Da Nicola 50 people instead of weather getting cold100,” said Vito Vincer, the plan for us is e s l a o, ow n e r o f to prepare for mostly takeout Friendlier Pizza and Restaurant business, as the people who in Woodmere, adding that out- haven’t been sitting inside will door seating has helped his busi- just go back to takeout.” Scarcelness over the past few months. la noted that his outdoor seating “Those who are skeptical of sit- accommodates roughly 35 dinting inside sit outside, which is ers. fine.” Continued on page 15

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THE GREEN FAMIly, from left, Tanya, Derek, Ava, Sophia and William, out of sight at the wheel, took part in the Sept. 30 CommUnity Coalition motorcade.

Diverse groups build civic unity through unsettling times By JEFFREy BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

After three months of weekly meetings this summer to build stronger ties among several diverse institutions and organizations, the newly created CommUnity Coalition of the Five Towns, Valley Stream and the Rockaways held its coming-out party with a 40-vehicle motorcade on Sept. 30 that traveled from the Five Towns Community Center to the Marion & Aaron Gural JCC’s Harrison-Kerr

Family Campus, both in Lawrence. The newest group to attack the social problems that at times leave ethnic and religious groups working in opposition, rather than collaboration, to try to solve them includes the community center and its Gammy’s Pantry; the Irving Place Minyan, in Woodmere; the Islamic Center of the Five Towns, in Hewlett; the Malverne Jewish Center; the Gural JCC; the Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs; the Simon Wie-

senthal Center, in Los Angeles; St. John’s Baptist Church, in Inwood; Valley Stream Presbyterian Church and Young Israel of Hewlett. Representatives of the new coalition said that it was founded in response to the nationwide unrest caused by police shootings of Black people, the protests that sometimes turned into riots and a recognition, according to a statement, that “stronger bonds needed to be established between the various Continued on page 15

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The Herald asked Kaminsky and Johnson questions focusing on issues of importance to local residents. Their answers have been edited for style and clarity.

bail refor m law. We added 25 new offenses to the law. But we have to remember public safety is the most important priority. But overall, we want law enforcement to be as part of the solution. Mental health issues are a major problem and we need ways to deal with that too.

Herald: The President has just tested pos-

Johnson: In regard to bail reform, I

By James Bernstein jbernstein@liherald.com

itive for Covid. Is the state doing enough to protect its citizens?

Kaminsky: Covid-19 has created an unprecedented health and financial crisis that requires strong leadership and decisive action - and that challenge will continue for some time as we work to keep the virus at bay while we rebuild our economy. I have been inspired by our community, which has come together in remarkable ways. I am proud of the work my office has done so far to meet these crises head on to protect Long Island, including delivering meals to the hungry and seniors, distributing PPE, connecting the unemployed to benefits, and doing all we can to support essential workers. But I have also made clear that Albany has to step up. That is why I pushed through mortgage relief for struggling homeowners, protections for tenants, and spending that is responsibly targeted at ending the health crisis. Johnson: I think we’re doing a lot but a

lot more needs to be done. We need better communication between Albany and the local communities. Take catering halls and restaurants. Catering halls can have 50 percent capacity but restaurants can only serve 25 people. What’s the difference? Nassau County coordinated with the towns to help restaurants. This is a novel virus and things change very quickly. We need better communication.

Herald: Much of the district is environmentally fragile. How would you deal with this?

Kaminsky: My biggest accomplishment

Todd Kaminsky Incumbent

Victoria Johnson Challenger

Party: Democrat

Party: Republican

age: 42

age: 60

Hometown: Long Beach

Hometown: Rockville Centre

Professional experience: Assistant district attorney in the Queens DA’s office before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District. State Senator since 2014. Chairman of the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee.

Professional experience: Chief of Staff and office assistant to Assembly representatives on Long Island

education: University of Michigan undergraduate school; New York University Law School this ter m was passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) -- a law I authored that is the nation’s strongest state-led effort to address climate change, protect us against extreme weather, and create new green jobs. This bill will have profound positive impacts on New York’s future, especially for Long Islanders, by protecting our precious air and water from permanent damage and by spurring an entire new economic sector that will generate billions of dollars for workers and businesses in our area.

education: Bachelor’s degree, SUNY Potsdam Johnson: I know the Park Avenue area

of Long Beach has issues with flooding. Whatever has to be done there should be done right away. People are also concerned about the super block and the environmental issues there. The project is going to put additional strain on the environment. My opponent was in favor of the super block. The boardwalk is already showing signs of wear and tear. He should be doing something about that.

Herald: One of the biggest issues dur-

ing the last legislative session was bail reform, which Senator Kaminsky sponsored. What are your views on bail reform now?

Kaminsky: We did make changes in the

think some changes have to be made to the system. But we have to give judges back their discretion. Todd Kaminsky did admit to speaking to law enforcement and that they did not like as lot about bail reform, His campaign has ties to left-wing legislators in New York City. He is not endorsed by a single police organization.

Herald: Why do you believe voters should elect you?

Kaminsky: Long Islanders deserve a

fighter who delivers. As Senator, I have delivered real results for our community by putting Long Island families ahead of Albany politics. I strengthened anti-corruption laws, stood up for women’s access to health care, held utilities accountable, fought for the families of differently able children, secured benefits for 9/11 first responders, authored a nation-leading law to fight climate change, and brought home millions of dollars for local schools, roads, the LIRR and infrastructure–all while voting hundreds of times to block tax increases and cap property taxes. Now I am helping lead us through the coronavirus pandemic. Since the crisis began, I secured protective equipment, funded food drives, cracked down on businesses that ignored safety guidelines, and won mortgage relief to protect Long Islanders’ homes.

Johnson: Life! My household budget is

completely balanced. I’m a mother. I see what’s going on outside. I care. I don’t have any aspirations to go any higher than the state senate.

Lawrence village is the latest state hotspot By JeFFreY Bessen jbessen@liherald.com

Lawrence village is the latest hotspot as state officials said that the community has had a Covid-19 positivity rate of 5.2 percent, which dwarfs the overall Long Island total of roughly 1 percent. Gov. Andrew Cuomo met with civic leaders in Lawrence, including elected officials and religious representatives today.

Stressing the need for enforcement of the social distancing protocols and mask wearing, Cuomo said that schools in the New York City hotspots, including Far Rockaway will be closed on Tuesday. “Not all the schools have been tested in the hotspot clusters,” Cuomo said during a news briefing on Oct. 5. Saying that enforcement is the key and that are rules in place, the state will be taking charge of enforcement in the hotspot cluster are that includes eight

other areas across Brooklyn and Queens and Rockland and Orange counties. He noted the mass gatherings of religious institutions such as churches, mosques and synagogues and said that if those houses of worship do no adhere to the rules he will close them as well. Cuomo said he will be meeting with ultraOrthodox Jewish leaders on Tuesday. The actions were propelled by Mayor Bill de Blasio who proposed closing nonessential business and school in these

hotspot clusters and needed state approval to do so. “It is time for us rewind,” de Blasio said over the weekend. The closures announced on Sunday would impact roughly 200 public schools and 100 private schools, many are yeshivas that serve the Orthodox Jewish community, including Five Towns residents. as Yeshiva Darchei Torah and Torah Academy for Girls, both in Far Rockaway, which are closed this week for the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

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Kaminsky vs. Johnson in the 9th Senate District

Four confirmed Covid-19 cases in LSD By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

Between Sept. 29 and Oct. 2 there were four confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Lawrence School District, according to Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen. One case is a pre-K student who was in the building on Sept. 29, she said. “As determined by the (Nassau County) Department of Health, the affected pre-K class will be on quarantine,” Pedersen wrote. The other is a quarantined staff member at the Lawrence Primary School at the Number Two School. “This individual is determined to have no close contacts to the school community as they tested negative after their last day in the building,” Pre-K in Lawrence is in the Number Four School and classes do not move about the building. “Primary school is evidence that contact tracing and quarantine works,” Pedersen told the Herald. “The person was tested negative after leaving the building Wednesday (Sept. 30). They tested positive today (Oct. 2).” The two other confirmed cases of Covid-19 were at the Lawrence Primary School at the Number Two School in Inwood and reported on Sept. 29. On Oct. 1, the building was closed and there was remote instruction, A day later, full in-person instruction returned. “The DOH completed contact tracing and discovered no additional information,” Pedersen stated in

Jeffrey Bessen/Herald

ThE LawRENcE SchooL District reported four confirmed cases of Covid-19 affecting three staff members and one student, Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen said. a text, adding, “A standing ovation to the primary school teachers and staff for the fantastic switch to an educationally productive full remote day.” The Nassau County Department of Health con-

ducts the contract tracing in an effort to contain exposure. In the initial two Lawrence cases one was determined to have no known exposure to the school and the other was limited to one class, Pedersen said. In a letter sent to parents on Sept. 29, she stated that one staff member was last on the school campus on Sept. 25, and tested four days later. All affected staff and the student will remain confidential, she added. “The staff member maintained proper social distancing protocols while in the school building,” Pedersen stated in the letter. “The building is cleaned and disinfected nightly in accordance with our procedures.” No other district buildings are affected, she added. Covid-19 symptoms are related to the rear seasonal flu and include fever, coughing and shortness of breath. Additional symptoms could be a runny nose, sore throat, nausea, lethargy, lack of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. “If your child is exhibiting any symptoms such as those listed above, please contact your child’s medical provider to report their illness prior to seeking care at a clinic, physician’s office, or hospital,” Pedersen stated. “We are closely monitoring this situation and will provide you with additional information should it become necessary.” Pedersen added that if parents have any questions to contact her at (516) 295-7030.

Five Towns schools to take a break after Sukkot By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com

It is expected that nearly all the private schools in the Five Towns will close or go to remote learning for a brief time after the Jewish holiday of Sukkot so that teachers, students and staff members at certain grade levels can go get tested for Covid-19. The Hebrew Academy of Long Beach which includes Davis Stahler Renov High School for Boys in Woodmere and Stella K. Abraham High School for Girls in Hewlett Bay Park, and its sixth, seventh and eighth grade at its elementary school in Woodmere will be going to remote instruction after Sukkot which

ends on Oct. 9 until Oct. 20, said Executive Director Richard Hagler. “We are doing this because we want to be safe, all schools want to be safe,” Hagler said. “We all have spent hundreds of thousands of dollars in personal protection equipment.” HALB’s pre-school and first through fifth grades will return to school on Oct. 10 ad have in-person instruction. Hagler said the idea is to “start off with a clean slate” after the holiday. “We will have a full Zoom schedule in grades six to 12 in Judaic and general studies,” he said. Nassau County’s Department of Health has reported an uptick of Covid cases in the Five Towns and at least two

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schools in Far Rockaway that service the Five Towns were closed: Yeshiva Darchei Torah and Torah Academy for Girls. The Lawrence School District reported a staff member at its Lawrence Primary School in Inwood tested positive. District officials said the school was remaining open as per its state-approved reopening plan. Rambam Mesivta High School in Lawrence emailed parents last week on its plan to close for two weeks after Sukkot and use Zoom for remote instruction. “We want to be extra, extra careful we are concerned that the boys will get together during Sukkot and on Simchat Torah and unknowingly, unwittingly be exposed,” said Rabbi

Zev Friedman, the school’s dean, adding that the parents were overwhelmingly in favor of what Friedman called a “pragmatic” approach to the situation. The Brandeis School in Lawrence will remain open, said Administrative Director Reuben Maron, adding that school will be in session Monday through Thursday during Sukkot and the students will learn about the eightday holiday inside an on campus sukkah. As of press time, calls to the Hebrew Academy of the Five Towns and Rockaway, Mesivta Ateres Yaakov and Yeshiva South Shore in Hewlett were not returned.

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Northwell partners with Islanders on arena The UBs arena is expected to open in time for the 2021-22 hockey season.

By Melissa Koenig mkoenig@liherald.com

Northwell Health has partnered with the New York Islanders and the UBS Arena to provide more community-based wellness programs and ensure people’s safety and well-being while inside the future live entertainment and sports venue, Northwell and Islanders officials announced on Oct. 6. The 10-year founding sponsorship deal is just the latest extension of Northwell’s 20-year-long relationship with the New York Islanders Hockey Club as the team’s official health care sponsor and title sponsor of its East Meadow practice facility. “We are proud to align ourselves with New York’s newest premiere sports entertainment venue,” Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health, said in a statement. “With 25,000 employees living near UBS Arena alone, this partnership allows us to reinforce our commitment to serving the community, and we look forward to developing future health and wellness programming with UBS Arena and the New York Islanders.” As part of the agreement, Northwell and the Islanders will create community programs focused on health, nutrition and physical activity. Additionally, Dowling said, Northwell — which has dealt with thousands of Covid cases throughout the pandemic — will use its knowledge of the coronavirus to ensure the safety of all patrons. The new arena will feature “top-of-the-line sanitation efforts,” according to Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group and lead developer of the arena project, including a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration system, ultraviolet light systems and disinfecting solutions “that have proven safe and effective in large-scale spaces.” “Our experience with Covid is very instructive here,” Dowling said, calling the partnership a “win for the Islanders, a win for Northwell and a win for the community.”

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The partnership, he explained, will help Northwell expand its outreach efforts and learn more about the community’s needs. “When you have good people do good things,” Dowling said, “that makes all the difference.” The UBS Arena is expected to open in time for the 2021-22 hockey season, and will feature a 17,000-seat arena for the Islanders hockey team. For more information, visit, www.UBSArena.com. The project is expected to create 10,000 construction jobs and 3,000 permanent jobs, generating approximately $25 billion in economic activity over the term of the lease. The roof was being installed on July 22, and officials expected it to be fully-enclosed by the end of the year. “New York is our home,” said Tim Leiweke, CEO of Oak View Group, and leader of the arena project. “We wanted to put New York back on its feet.” The $1.5 billion private investment into the arena and

Nassau’s positivity rate still hovering at 1 percent While New York City saw coronavirus cases spike last week — with an overall Covid-19 positivity rate of 3 percent and clusters where it exceeded 6 percent — Nassau County’s infection rate remained at 1 percent as of Oct. 4, according to County Executive Laura Curran. As of Sunday, 79 residents we r e p o s i t ive out of 7,752 tested. “Despite minor ebbs and flows”, Curran said, “Nassau’s laUra CUrran Covid positivity County executive rate remains low — a testament to the resolve of our residents. This is a serious virus, and we’ll continue to take it seriously.” Nassau hospitals re por ted 47 Covid-19 patients on Sunday, with 12

patients in intensive care units and five on ventilators. There was one new death. “Keeping this virus under control requires all of us to do our part,” Curran said. “ We a r i n g a mask is one of the most important things all of us can do for our county and nation right now. Avoid mass gatherings that can become super-spreader events. Continue to look out for one another by staying six feet apart and wash hands often.” At one point in April, Nassau had the third-highest number of coronavirus cases in New York state, with more than 13,000 Covid-19 patients.

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the overall surrounding campus will provide a significant boost to the regional economy at a time when economic activity has slowed due to the pandemic. The project will also inject much needed stimulus into the New York economy and the local community, with the goal of filling 30 percent of UBS Arena’s permanent jobs with workers who live in the surrounding area. Additionally, 30 percent of contracting dollars for construction will also be earmarked for state-certified minority and female-owned businesses, and 6 percent will be earmarked for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. An additional $100 million investment in transit and infrastructure enhancements, including the first, newly constructed Long Island Rail Road station in almost 50 years, will benefit local residents and visitors for decades to come. Tony Bellissimo contributed to this story.

RCI now offering second round of advertising grants Richner Communications Inc., publisher of Herald Community Newspapers and The Riverdale Press, this week announced a $250,000 grant program to support local businesses to supplement the $500,000 program offered in the spring. Through the Herald Small Business Marketing Grant Program, Long Island businesses are eligible to receive up to $15,000 of matching grant funds, which can be used for marketing services to promote their products and services. The Herald Small Business Marketing Grant Program is being supported by chambers of commerce from across Nassau County. Businesses can apply for grants at www.liherald.com/grants through Friday, Oct. 23, 2020, and they will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. “This past spring, Herald Community Newspapers launched the Herald Small Business Marketing Grant Program,” said Stuart Richner, president of RCI and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers. “We decided to launch a second round of grants because we were humbled by the gratitude that our small business community showed to us for this program and were heartened to hear

how effective Herald Community Newspapers’ marketing products and services were in getting small businesses back on their feet.” The Herald Small Business Marketing Grant Program will provide up to $250,000 in matching advertising dollars and can be used toward print or digital advertising in any Herald or other RCI property. Since the coronavirus crisis started in March, the Herald has seen its audience increase by 100 percent, meaning that advertisers now have the ability to reach even more people than before. The program is open to all locally owned and operated businesses impacted by the coronavirus. Grants are available for between $300 and $15,000 of matching funds and can be used through Dec. 31, 2020. Every dollar that a grant recipient spends on advertising will be matched with a dollar of grant funding, up to the award amount, to be applied toward advertising costs. Applications must be submitted via the online form at www. liherald.com/grants. Businesses will be notified about the status of their applications within two business days of submitting them.

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Diocese of RVC declares bankruptcy By Scott Brinton and Jill noSSa sbrinton@liherald.com; jnossa@liherald.com

The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Thursday because of the financial strain of lawsuits by sexual abuse victims under New York’s Child Victims Act, which took effect last year. The CVA allows victims to sue for decades-old cases, whereas before a state statute of limitations on sexual abuse claims often prevented them from doing so (see sidebar). In an 11-minute video on the Catholic Faith Network, Bishop John Barres, spiritual leader of the diocese, which encompasses Nassau and Suffolk counties, announced the bankruptcy filing, which was made in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Rockville Centre is among the nation’s 10 largest dioceses, and is home to 1.4 million Catholics. It is among a growing number of dioceses that are filing bankruptcy because they must defend sexual abuse lawsuits. It is the largest diocese to file to date. Barres spoke directly to Long Island parishioners. “Our goal is to make sure that all clergy sexual abuse survivors are afforded just and equitable compensation,” he said. “It is our hope that this offers survivors the possibility of some measure of healing from these horrific abuses.” The bishop said the diocese had no choice but to file for Chapter 11 reorganization. “This decision was not made lightly,” Barres said. “However, in the year since the passing of the Child’s Victim Act, more than 200 lawsuits alleging abuse have been filed against the Diocese of Rockville Centre.” Barres said the diocese would be able to continue its charitable and educational missions under the Chapter 11 filing because all the lawsuits will be centralized into one litigation pool, saving the diocese in attorney’s fees. Otherwise, he said, the “increasingly heavy burden” of litigation could have begun to affect the work of the diocese, which to date has spent about $3.7 million defending 94 lawsuits filed under the CVA. A settlement, Barres said, will be determined based on the diocese’s assets. The diocese began cutting expenses last October to help cover the cost of the lawsuits, saving $3.5 million annually. Then, the coronavirus pandemic struck, and its weekly offerings by congregants at Masses dropped “precipitously,” according to a diocese news release. Roughly 40 percent of the diocese’s income comes from weekly offerings. In August, the diocese cut 10 percent of its staff at its pastoral center in Rockville Centre, saving $5 million a year. According to Barres, the process of Chapter 11 is the only way to offer a “fair and equitable outcome for everyone involved.” That was also the goal, he said, of the Independent Reconciliation Compensation Program, which was started in 2017 and has paid more than $62 million to roughly 350 survivors, according to the diocese release. The IRCP, a voluntary program, ended with the bankruptcy filing, the release said. Barres said he expects regular operations and ministries to continue during the restructuring process, and that employees and vendors will continue to be paid. Additionally, he said, since parishes and Catholic schools operate as separate legal entities, they are not included in the filing. However, he noted that the filing would affect the diocese’s ability to provide financial support to parishes and schools. “We will work diligently with all survivors, creditors and ministries to maintain open communication while we work toward our goal of completing a settlement and finalizing a restructuring plan that includes a comprehensive and final resolution for suffering survivors,” Barres said. Attorney Jeff Anderson, of Jeff Anderson & Associates in Manhattan, whose firm represents more than 70

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BiShop John BarreS announced and explained the Diocese of Rockville Centre’s Chapter 11 filing in an 11-minute video on the Catholic Faith Network.

the child Victims act The Child Victims Act, signed by Governor Cuomo in 2019, temporarily increased the state’s statute of limitations in child sexual abuse cases. Previously, cases had to be filed by the time a victim was 23 years old, and victims, at that young age, often did not know they could file or were embarrassed to do so. By the time they did, it was often too late. The Child Victims Act extended the period for a victim to file a case from age 23 to 28 in the case of criminal charges and to age 55 in civil cases. The legislation was to last one year, but in August, Cuomo signed a measure extending the filing period by another year, to Aug. 14, 2021, because of the coronavirus pandemic. “The Child Victims Act,” the governor said this August, “brought a long-needed pathway to justice for people who were abused, and helps right wrongs that went unacknowledged and unpunished for far too long.” sexual abuse survivors, said the decision is “disappointing, yet unsurprising. “Like their recent attacks on the Child Victims Act and their efforts to intimidate survivors from coming forward,” Anderson said, “we see the diocese’s decision to declare bankruptcy as strategic, cowardly and wholly self-serving. “Bishop Barres often states publicly that the diocese is trying to atone for its tremendous sins in its long history of failing to protect children,” he continued, “but in the courtroom, the diocese’s representatives are filing unfounded motions, baseless appeals and resorting to intimidation tactics to keep survivors from coming forward.” Anderson explained that the bankruptcy filing presents an obstacle for survivors as they try to seek justice. “Bankruptcy can limit survivors’ ability to unearth names and information regarding predator priests, expose top officials who covered up for the sexually abusive clergy,” he said, “and bring to light what these officials knew and when they knew it.” He said the filing does not mean the diocese is bank-

rupt and said the diocese is using the bankruptcy code for reorganization as a way to slow the reconciliation process. “It’s not because they can’t pay,” Anderson said. “They want to stop us and the survivors from revealing publicly…the real histories of the practices employed by the Catholic bishops.” He noted that in court documents, the diocese’s liabilities and assets are both listed. “They have underreported their assets,” Anderson said, “and they have insurance to cover these liabilities. In all these cases, they have massive amounts of insurance.” What is not listed, he said, are the “true assets” of the real estate and investment funds under the bishop’s control. “This lack of transparency is a real threat to child safety,” Trusha Goffe, an attorney with Jeff Anderson & Associates, said. “But survivors will still have the power to come forward and seek justice and healing.” Mitchell Garabedian, a Boston-based attorney who represents 23 sexual abuse victims who have filed civil complaints against the Diocese of Rockville Centre, said the Chapter 11 filing would not prevent his clients from moving forward with their lawsuits. “Clergy sexual victims will now seek justice and validation through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court,” Garabedian said. “Legal discovery of secret files, names of perpetrator priests and negligent supervisors and the identity of assets will be sought through the bankruptcy court. Transparency will continue to be pursued in the bankruptcy court so that victims can try to heal.” St. Agnes Cathedral parishioner Ruthanne McCormack, of Rockville Centre, whose children attended St. Agnes Cathedral School and continued on to Catholic high schools, expressed sympathy with the victims and said she hopes the filing would not affect survivors’ reparations. “No amount of money can take away their pain,” she said, adding, “Faith is strength.” She said that since the sexual abuse allegations came to light several years ago, the church has opened discussions within the parish community, and she believes priests have a greater awareness of the impact of abuse. As project coordinator for the Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth, she sees how childhood sexual abuse can lead to substance abuse. “I feel my children are better off for the Catholic education they had,” McCormack said, “and I think the church will be better off from this. Hopefully people will heal, and hopefully they don’t look to other ways to do so.”

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Jerome Justin Levenberg was a lawyer since 1961, however for the people who knew him he was so much more ranging from father to friend, artist to handyman to a comedian who kept a file of jokes on his computer. Known as the village attorney for Cedarhurst, he served in that position for 18 years. Levenberg died on Sept. 11. He was 83. Born on Sept. 22, 1936, Levenberg lived in Brooklyn until he was 13 when his family moved to the Flushing section of Queens. He graduated from Jamaica High School and earned a bachelor’s degree from Queens College in 1958. Three years later he graduated from Brooklyn Law School. While studying to be a lawyer, Levenberg married Joan Thailer in 1960. The couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Aug. 28. “As a parent he was born to be a father and a husband, he really made me and my sister feel as he was our mentor, our best friend, said Stacey Abrahams, one of his two daughters. “He was just a rock, everyone loved him. His son-in-law loved him. He was a wonderful grandfather.” From 1962 until his retirement in 2016, Levenberg practiced law as a sole practitioner, a senior associate at Hayt, Hayt & Landau LLP and then Cedarhurst village. His expertise was in civil litigation, matrimonial, municipal and zoning law and real estate. “He served with distinction and vigor,” Cedarhurst Mayor Benjamin Weinstock said about Levenberg who he knew for years. Weinstock was the village prosecutor then a trustee who became mayor after the 2015 death of

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LoNgtimE CEdaRhuRSt viLLagE attorney Jerome Levenberg died last month. Sitting, Levenberg and wife, Joan. Standing from left Stacey and Harvey Abrahams, and Jackie Levenberg. Andrew Parise, who appointed Levenberg to be the village attorney. “I know how much he meant to his family. It’s shame when you lose someone like Jerry. He was an interesting person. He was handy, he puttered around the house and very artistic. Things most people didn’t know.” Considered a Renaissance person by Abrahams, Lev-

enberg originally wanted to attend The Cooper Union in Manhattan, as his daughter said he was quite the caricaturist. “He had a very strong interest in politics and history, he loved classical music, old movies,” Abrahams said. “He was a gardener, collected stamps, a lot of interests. He was the handiest person I knew. He could fix or build almost anything.” Abrahams also said that Levenberg had a huge soft spot for people and “quietly did things” to help someone and he was the first person to do so. He also imparted to his daughters that civic duty was important. “He taught us when you live in place you have to give back and help the community,” Abrahams said, noting that her father ran for New York state Assembly when the family lived in Far Rockaway. “In Far Rockaway, he opposed the building of an apartment building and he was very proud to be very, very involved in a place” she said. “Dad never wanted recognition or a pat on a back to do the right thing. He was a selfless person, a great dad.” There have been only two contested Cedarhurst elections in 31 years and Levenberg was involved in one of them. In 1989, appointed Trustee Harry S. Taubenfeld defeated Levenberg for the balance of the unexpired term of Julius Schneider, who stepped down due to his health. Levenberg became village attorney nine years later. The other contested election occurred in 2016. He is survived by his wife Joan, Stacey and her husband, Harvey; daughter Jackie Levenberg and grandchildren Lily and Matthew. A funeral service was held on Sept. 13. Levenberg was buried at New Montefiore Cemetery in West Babylon.

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Hearing the assumptions and contempt for people who are homeless sparked North Woodmere resident and Brandeis University junior Renée Nakkab to give voice to a portion of society that is typically ignored. Nakkab, 20, wrote “It Can Happen to You: The Truth Behind Waltham’s Homeless Community,” after interviewing 30 adult men and women at a homeless shelter between September and December of last year. Brandeis University is in Waltham, Mass. “I was walking in Manhattan and there was this very snooty couple and there was people obviously experiencing homeless and [the couple] said the most atrocious things assuming they are all bums, alcoholics, drug addicts,” Nakkab said. Taking a project on that might even seem daunting to a more seasoned writer or journalist, Nakkab dove right in and just began listening to the men and women at the shelter in one-on-one sessions and began the building the trust that is needed to draw people out and will allow them to tell their stories. “It was a special moment of growth when they trusted me with their precious stories,” she said. “Yes, my intention was to write a book. I love writing and the best way to help is through the power of words. A book was the best way to capture their essence and it is the proper platform to create change.” The book was published in July by New Degree Press, which describes itself as an Independent Book Publishers’ Association-recognized hybrid publisher. The Potomac, Maryland-based business helps authors publish and use the book to “Create impact and drive outcomes.” Book writers retain full ownership rights and New Degree Press does not pay royalties.

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NoRth WoodmERE RESidENt Renée Nakkab, a junior at Brandeis University, with copies of her book on homelessness. Head of Publishing Brian Bies noted Nakkab’s work ethic and dedication throughout the process that he said helped to create a “more than a surface-level book.” “What made Renée standout out was her commit-

ment to telling an under-heard story, and as she did it in a real and genuine way,” Bies said, adding that Nakkab had a first draft manuscript when she started working with New Degree Press. Then it was moving through the process which includes revisions, editing, copy editing, proofing, layout, cover design, pre-launch and marketing. “The purpose of Renée’s book was to write a book that would create change,” Bies said. “Her book is written in a way so the reader is able to look past people’s surfaces and restrain from initial judgement and criticism. Her book is one that has and will continue to open the hearts and minds of those who read it. As a young author, Renee wrote a book for all ages, a book that anyone can pick up, read, and be inspired and hopefully transformed by its message.” Organizing the book was not as daunting as the “process kind of flowed” Nakkab said, but there was trepidation. “There are always butterflies when doing something new, but my family has always been very supportive and loving and one to say, ‘go shoot your shot,”’ Nakkab said, noting that just dove into the work. “I didn’t know anything about the homeless community, now I know so much more. There are preconceptions from the media. There are amazing people and homelessness can happen to anybody.” Based on several Amazon reviews Nakkab accomplished what she aimed to do: Make people care and think more about people who are homeless. “Homelessness is such a complicated systemic issue,” wrote Alli E. “Renée has a thoughtful and compelling way of bringing the reader along the journey of homelessness. It has greatly deepened my compassion for the cause.” To buy a copy, go to https://amzn.to/2ERZIda.

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After a contentious election which saw the mayoral post and two trustee seats up for grabs, the Nassau County Board of Elections officially confirmed the results of the contested race in the Village of Hewlett Harbor. Incumbent Mayor Mark Weiss, Trustees Tom Cohen and Ken Kornblau were sworn into office on Sept. 22 as the Board of Elections officially certified the absentee ballots from the Sept. 15 election. The challengers Ron Austin, Kim Volman and David Mosayov asked for a recount as they wanted the signatures on each ballot and the validity of each voter reviewed. The total results for both walk-in votes and absentee ballots were: 431 for Weiss, Kornblau and Cohen, running under the Citizens Party. There were 275 votes for Austin, Volman and Mosayov, who were running under the New Vision Party. “We are extremely happy that our Hewlett Harbor residents voted for a team that took the high road in the election; engaging in positive messaging that underscored our team’s representation of all residents, a decade of tireless effort to upgrade the village infrastructure, implementation of enhanced security protocols and improvement of the overall quality of life in our beautiful Village,” Weiss said. “We understand that while a winning

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thE NASSAu CouNtY Board of Elections confirmed the Hewlett Harbor elections results and incumbents, Mayor Mark Weiss and Trustees Ken Kornblau and Tom Cohen, won the two-year terms. majority of votes affirms that we have accomplished a great deal during our terms of office, we truly appreciate that we must now redouble our efforts and address those issues that surfaced during the campaign in order to win the hearts and minds of those who are not yet convinced,” Cohen, who also serves as village’s

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continued from front page He added that he was uncertain about how business would be in the winter. “We pretty much have to take it week by week,” he said. “I think it’s safe to say that people want to sit outside more than they want to sit inside right now.” At Remy’s, another Italian restaurant in Hewlett, owner Remy Kurtaj said that outdoor seating has been a pivotal part of his business. “I’d say that 80 percent of our customers have been dining outdoors and about 20 percent have been dining indoors,” he said. “After we opened outdoor dining, I saw a light at the end of the tunnel for us. If I didn’t have outdoor dining as an option, I’m not sure if the restaurant would’ve survived.” Kurtaj said it was difficult to predict would happen as the weather continues to cool. “From my conversations with some customers who sit outside, it seems like they’re not ready to sit inside for safety reasons,” he said. Gary Goldenshteyn, the owner of Woodro Kosher Delicatessen and Restaurant in Hewlett, said that indoor dining has been almost nonexistent. “Fortunately for us, people have still ordered from us throughout the pandemic,” he said. “Our indoor seating has decreased. Despite that, our business has been doing well.” Randy Rosner, manager of Bagel Boss, in Hewlett, said that the store has seen an increase in the number of customers coming into the store to order. “I’d say our people count is almost back to 100 percent,” he said. “Our catering orders are down, but I think that’s because people aren’t having large gatherings due to the circumstances. I feel hopeful going forward.” Even after the pandemic, Scarcella said, restaurants should find a way to make outdoor seating a part of their future. “It would be nice if we can find a way to keep this outdoor seating as an option going forward,” he said. “We have a clientele of customers who come from Europe, and they’re used to outdoor seating.”

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Five Towns resTauranT owners say they are uncertain about the future of outdoor dining as the weather cools. Above, the still-summery scene outside Da Nicola in Hewlett late last month.

Diverse groups engage to unite communities continued from front page populations living side by side in the same neighborhoods.” “We are looking to build meaningful relationships between various segments of our eclectic community,” said K. Brent Hill, executive director of the community center. “The impetus was the murder of George Floyd that started the conversation. We’re thankful that a lot of the social upheaval has not happened here.” Hill said the coalition wants to promote one-to-one communication to learn what different groups have in common instead of just noting their differences as they remain in what he called “silos.” The challenge, magnified during a pandemic, is how to build bridges and forge relationships. In the short term, he said, there could be virtual concerts or a sharing of literature, and in the future, a unity day. “In a world that seems to be increasingly splintering apart, it is important that we start to see and understand each other,” Rabbi Aaron Feigenbaum, of the Irving Place Minyan, said in a statement. “We have found that we have a lot in common, and I hope we can share that understanding and camaraderie

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CommuniTy CoaliTion members, from left, Corey Shakur, Zeke Cohen and K. Brent Hill, executive director of the Five Towns Community Center, before the Sept. 30 motorcade began. with many others.” Aaron Rosenfeld, the Gural JCC’s chief executive officer, said that the coalition is aiming to bring together

Blacks, Latinos, Orthodox Jews and others from public and private schools that are not otherwise engaged with one another to create educational opportu-

nities that will produce more inclusivity, respect and understanding. “I think it’s about having the right people around the table,” Rosenfeld said. In addition to racial unrest, there has also been a recent increase in anti-Semitism. In 2019 there were more than 2,100 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism against the Jewish community in the U.S., the most since 1979, according to the Anti-Defamation League. Michael Cohen, the eastern director of the Wiesenthal Center, said that in his view, the best way to combat antiSemitism — or ethnic hatred of any kind — is by “bringing people together, increasing dialogue and education, bringing about inter-communal understanding, and ensuring a sincere sense of mutual respect.” “With its global reach, we believe that the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s experience and educational resources can be very helpful in providing tested physical tools that can help advance the rightfully ambitious goals of this extraordinary group of dedicated partners,” Cohen said, “and we aim to support the coalition’s efforts anywhere we can have a needed and positive impact.”

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The Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns raised more than $25,000 at its golf outing and honored NCPD Commissioner Patrick Ryder. From left were Kiwanis President Anthony Campanile, past president Tom Cohen and Ryder.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed bids subject to all instructions, terms and conditions herein and pursuant to the specifications, will be received by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District at the Headquarters of said District located at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere, New York, until 7:00 PM on October 15, 2020, where they will be opened publicly and read aloud after 7:00 PM prevailing time, on the said date for the goods and/ or services as specified and the contract awarded as soon thereafter as practical for: TWO USED 2018 CHEVROLET TAHOE CHIEF’S VEHICLES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT Specifications, proposal and proposed contracts may be obtained at the office of the Fire District located at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere, New York from October 1, 2020 until October 14, 2020 between the hours of 8:00AM and 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Bidders must call or email Superintendent Edward Kraus at [(516) 821-3628] o r ekraus@woodmerefiredis trict.org to schedule an appointment to pick up a bid package. The Woodmere Fire District as purchaser reserves the right to award all or any part of said bid, also to reject all or any part of said bid. Bidders must deliver together with their sealed bid a certified check or bid bond in the amount of five (5%) percent of the amount of their bid as bid security. Woodmere, New York Issue date: September 30, 2020 BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS WOODMERE FIRE DISTRICT ATTEST: DAVID HALLER SECRETARY 123382 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held as to the following matters: Agency: Board of Trustees, Village of Hewlett Bay Park Date: October 26, 2020 Time: 6:00 p.m. Place: Village Hall, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett Bay Park, New York, and via Zoom videoconference Subject: Application of The Hebrew Academy of Long Beach, 291 Meadowview Avenue, Hewlett Bay Park, New York, to demolish an existing gymnasium, construct a new gymnasium, classroom space, parking area, and softball field, which proposed construction requires an amendment

of a special use permit pursuant to Village Code §§146-9(B) and 146-24.3, and variances or waivers of the following Village Code sections: (a) 146-24.2(A), in that the lot area is 7.17 acres, where an educational use requires a minimum lot area of not less than 9 acres; (b) 146-24.2(E), in that the lot coverage of buildings and structures will be 23.6%, where a maximum of 15% is permitted; (c) 146-24.2(F), in that the (i) gymnasium height will be 50 feet, and (ii) classroom height will be 36 feet, where a maximum of 30 feet is permitted; (d) 146-24.2(H), in that (i) the gymnasium will be set back 25 feet from the property line, where no building or structure may be located within 100 feet of a property line, and (ii) the additional parking area will be within 75 feet of a property line, where all portions of the property within 75 feet of a property line shall remain open and unused, as a buffer area, and only fences, driveways, sidewalks, landscaping, shrubbery and plantings, as approved by the Board of Trustees, are permitted in this area; and (e) 146-24.2(I)(1), in that there will be 122 parking spaces, where a minimum of 242 parking spaces are required. Premises are designated as Section 42, Block L, Lot 1 on the Nassau County Land and Tax Map. The hearing will take place at Village Hall, and also will be available via Zoom videoconference. The Zoom login information is: Meeting ID: 832 033 7348 Password: 2Eye8r Or dial by your location: At the said time and place, all interested persons may be heard with respect to the foregoing matters, either in person or via Zoom videoconference. The Board of Trustees, as putative Lead Agency, has not yet classified this action nor made a determination as to environmental significance under the State Environmental Quality Review Act. All relevant documents may be inspected at the office of the Village Clerk, 30 Piermont Avenue, Hewlett Bay Park, New York, during regular business hours. Dated: October 1, 2020 BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Steven Kaufman, Mayor Michelle Blandino, Village Clerk 123377

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a Public Hearing will be held by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lawrence at Lawrence Yacht & Country Club, 101 Causeway, Lawrence, New York 11559, on the 15th day of October 2020, at 8:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time. The Public Hearing is to consider the enactment of a proposed local law described as follows: Proposed Local Law of 2020 A Local Law to amend the Village Zoning Code regarding - Chapter 212 to change schedule of dimensions, by eliminating separate categories for “Impervious” and “Pervious” surface coverage to be replaced by just “surface coverage” A copy of the proposed Local Law described above is on file in the office of the Village Clerk of the Village of Lawrence, NY, where the same is available for public inspection during regular office hours. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that all interested parties will be given an opportunity to be heard on said proposed Local Law at the place and time aforesaid. If anyone needs special accommodations for a disability, such person should contact the Village Clerk at least 5 days before the public hearing. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to the requirements of the Open Meetings Law of the State of New York, that the Board of Trustees of the Village of Lawrence will convene in public meeting at the place and time aforesaid for the purpose of conducting a regular meeting where general business will be conducted, and for the purpose of conducting Public Hearings on the proposed Local Laws described above and, as deemed advisable by said Board, taking action on the enactment of said Local Laws. Dated: September 22, 2020 By Order of the Board of Trustees Village of Lawrence, NY Ronald Goldman Village Clerk/Treasurer 123284

LEGAL NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF ATLANTIC BEACH PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Trustees of the Village of Atlantic Beach will hold a ZOOM public hearing on Monday, October 19, 2020 at 7:45 PM - to amend the Code of the Village of Atlantic Beach - Chapter 115 Filming A copy of the text will be on file in the office of the Village Clerk. At such public hearing all interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING WOODMERE FIRE DISTRICT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR 2021 WHEREAS, on the 24th day of September, 2020, pursuant to Sections 105 and 181 of the Town Law, the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District confirmed that the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing will be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2021 on Wednesday, October 20, 2020 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire District Building located at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere, New York 11598, and WHEREAS, the Board of Fire Commissioners is required to adopt a proposed budget at least 21 days before October 20, 2020 so that it is available for public inspection prior to the budget hearing. NOW, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District has adopted a proposed Annual Fire District Budget for 2021 as of this date for purposes of discussion and review at the Budget Hearing to be held on October 20, 2020 and a copy of the proposed budget is available at the office of the Town Clerk of the Town of Hempstead and at the office of the Woodmere Fire District Secretary at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere, New York 11598 where it may be inspected by any interested person during office hours. In addition, copies of the proposed budget will be available on the night of the said hearing. NOW, therefore, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District will hold the Annual Fire District Budget Hearing to be conducted with reference to the Annual Fire District Budget for fiscal year 2021 on Wednesday, October 20, 2020 commencing at 7:00 p.m. at the Fire District Building located at 20 Irving Place, Woodmere, New York 11598. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the aforesaid budget will be presented to the residents and taxpayers of the Woodmere Fire District and to the Board of Fire Commissioners of the Woodmere Fire District, for their respective consideration at this public hearing and for the purpose of considering the said

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Kiwanis raises over $25,000 at golf outing Overcoming the obstacles of the coronavirus pandemic, roughly 100 golfers helped to raise more than $25,000 at the Kiwanis Club of the Five Towns 47th annual Marty Mongoni Golf Outing held this year at the Rockaway Hunting Club in Lawrence on Sept. 30. Originally scheduled for July, the event honored Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder. The Kiwanians worked with Rockaway Hunting Club general manager Frank Argento to help ensure the necessary protocols were in place to run the event safely. Marking its 76th year, the Five Towns Kiwanis supports several causes that benefit children, seniors, veterans and those in need. In June, the club endowed more than $10,000 in educational scholarships to Hewlett, Lawrence and Lynbrook graduating high school seniors.

During the pandemic the club provided meals to six local post offices, the NCPD 4th Pct., the county Ambulance Corps as well as making multiple financial contributions to organizations including the Five Towns Early Learning Center, Gammy’s Pantry, Hatzallah of the Rockaways and others groups. Ryder received proclamations from town and state elected officials. His efforts have helped Nassau County to be recognized as the safest place to live in the United States by US News and World Reports. Kiwanis Club officials said that the 48th annual Marty Mongoni Golf Outing will be held at the historic Rockaway Hunting Club on Monday, July 12, next year. —Jeffrey Bessen

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2021 BUDGET ATLANTIC BEACH FIRE DISTRICT PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that the proposed budget of the Atlantic Beach Fire District of the Town of Hempstead, State of New York, will be presented to the Board of Fire Commissioners for its consideration. A Public Hearing will be held at 6 PM at the Atlantic Beach Fire District HQ, One Rescue Road, A/K/A Bridge Access Road, Atlantic Beach, New York on the 20th day of October 2020. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE, that a copy of the proposed budget is available with the Village Clerk at the Atlantic Beach Village Hall, 65 The Plaza , Atlantic Beach, New York and Fire District

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing will be held by the Board of Fire Commissioners of the MEADOWMERE FIRE DISTRICT, Nassau County, New York at the Meadowmere Firehouse, 14 Meyer Avenue, Lawrence, New York, on the 20th day of October,

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ith all the hullabaloo about the Supreme Court vacancy, the election and President Trump’s contracting Covid19, the national media has largely overlooked a pressing matter before Congress that needs immediate attention. Whether the coronavirus epidemic surges or wanes, its ongoing economic and social effects are unquestionable. The U.S. bought precious time with earlier actions by Congress, the president and the Federal Reserve to provide considerable stimulus for alfonse our economy. d’amaTo In the first half of this year, those emergency spending measures — over $3 trillion in all — basically replaced most of the nation’s economic output lost to the epidemic. But even as Covid-19 continues to ravage the economy, negotiations in Congress to provide more economic aid to families and businesses are stalled. Some observers fear that this political impasse could continue beyond next month’s election, possibly even until a new Congress takes office in January. Economists of nearly all political stripes — who rarely see eye to eye on anything

— generally agree that the deadlock threatens the nation’s fragile economic recovery. Millions of Americans who were able to make rent payments and buy essentials like food and medicine with the extra money Washington sent through state unemployment systems are especially vulnerable. They’ve seen their supplemental federal benefit drop from $600 per week to $300, and even that funding has ended. With this stream of money dried up, more people will be unable to pay rent, buy enough food, or afford their families’ medical bills. Many will have to resort to welfare programs, food stamps and Medicaid. In a vicious circle, they’ll become dependent on other federal and state programs to make ends meet without the help they received under the emergency federal stimulus program. Likewise, many hundreds of thousands of small businesses that have been hanging on for dear life now face the distinct possibility of closing for good. With their demise would go millions of decent jobs held primarily by hardworking middle-class people who live just a paycheck or two away from financial disaster. The Payroll Protection Program, passed as part of the earlier compromise

between Congress and the administration, gave these businesses a lifeline. Now they’ll drown with the dead weight of an economy still in severe distress. And more workers who were kept on payrolls under the PPP will sink into unemployment. Unfortunately, political leaders in Washington have resorted to the usual foot-stomping and name-calling rather than action on this critical issue. First, the Democratic leadership in the House passed a massive $3.4 trillion bill that some Republicans likened to a Christmas wish list, loaded up with expensive presents for the Democrats’ special-interest friends. Then Republicans in the Senate dithered while they negotiated with themselves over the size of another federal stimulus bill, or whether to pass one at all. This impasse should have been broken weeks ago. The Senate finally did pass a $500 billion emergency bill that would have pumped a considerable amount of money into the economy. When a bipartisan group of House members took the politically risky step of breaking with their leaders to urge passage of the compromise bill, they were beaten back by the leadership. Instead, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has made the magnanimous (to her) offer

n Washington there’s footstomping and name-calling rather than action.

of a $2.2 trillion bill. In response, the Trump administration has signaled support for a $1.5 trillion bill, which meets Pelosi’s proposal more than halfway. Clearly, there’s room to reach an agreement. Since Congress is thankfully still a bicameral body, with a Senate and not just a House, the deadlock can be broken by serious good-faith negotiations. Trump has said he’ll sign whatever compromise legislation Congress sends to him. And compromise is the key word here. If Congressional leaders have calculated that they can gain more short-term political advantage by fighting rather than settling this dispute, they will have committed gross misfeasance. There was a time not too long ago when $500 billion proposed by the Senate would have been considered huge, and when $3 trillion proposed by the House would have been considered fiscally reckless. But these aren’t ordinary times. The nation is at war with an invisible enemy. There is a number, between restraint and excess, that must be found. If it isn’t, and soon, the number that should be cut is the number of years members of Congress can serve. Maybe it’s time to pass term limits. Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from New York, is the founder of Park Strategies LLC, a public policy and business development firm. Comments about this column? ADAmato@liherald.com.

Covid-19 stalks America, unchecked and deadly

hen the coronavirus jumped from bats to humans in a wet market in Wuhan, China, last year, a unique and deadly bug went viral. Viruses are respected and feared by epidemiologists for their ability to spread quickly and mindlessly through unprotected populations. As if to prove how vulnerable every single one of us is, President Trump and his wife tested positive last week. On every level, Randi the pandemic is a kReiss national tragedy, but the greatest heartbreak is that it never had to be this bad. We need and want our president to be healthy and robust. He might have remained so if he had followed the guidelines from his medical experts. They urged him to be more self-protective and more protective of the people around him. Week after week, month after month, epidemiologists and other scientists have been warning us and cajoling us and sometimes begging us to take basic precautions against Covid-19, which got a foothold in America in Janu-

ary and never quit. The doctors told us, and they told the president, that easy, protective measures could be taken to mitigate the fierce death toll that was predicted. Trump chose to play down the warnings, to defy medical advice, to challenge common sense and common knowledge. All this time, leading up to his infection, he refused to wear a mask and keep a social distance from others. He insisted on bringing thousands of people together for political rallies, without requiring them to mask up. He held events at the White House, including his nomination for a second term, with no rules about wearing masks or staying six feet apart. The week before last, at the Rose Garden nominating ceremony for the president’s choice for the Supreme Court, Amy Coney Barrett, the Trumps mingled with guests and White House staff, with the president leading the mask-free contingent. There was hugging and back-slapping. Within days, Senators Mike Lee and Thom Tillis; the Rev. John Jenkins, president of Notre Dame University; former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and several other attendees announced that they

had tested positive for Covid-19. We will never know whether it was bravado or fear or defiance that motivated his choices, but Trump’s insistence on encouraging others to throw away their masks with their common sense has resulted in more deaths and more pain than we can bear. He so easily could have saved lives. He could have led the country by example, bringing Americans together in a united effort to wear protective gear and respect social distancing. Every day on the campaign trail, he exposed his staff and the people at his rallies to the rampaging virus. By deriding those who wore masks, he contributed mightily to the problem. We are now beyond 200,000 deaths in the U.S. Psychologists tell us the number is difficult to conceptualize. Human beings can understand one death, in its sad and intimate details. But 200,000? It short-circuits our imagination. The Washington Post ran a story to help readers visualize and appreciate the immensity of the human loss we have suffered. You click on a website and put in your Zip code, and you see a map with your location as ground zero for the dis-

he president so easily could have saved lives if he had just led by example.

ease, and then 200,000 dots, representing Covid-19 victims, on the map surrounding your home. When I did it, my entire hometown of Woodmere was wiped out, along with villages and towns north, south, east and west. Looking at that map with no living souls within miles made the loss very real. It looked as if a nuclear weapon had detonated, with my home as the target. It is sad to contemplate the enormity of our national tragedy, especially now with our president at risk. The coronavirus has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, in part because leadership chose not to listen to advice from experts who train all their lives to combat rogue epidemics. The president’s choices have been costly, to himself and his family, but mostly to the people of the United States. Now that he is sick, he is getting state-of-the-art care and treatment that should be, but isn’t, available to every American who gets sick with the virus. The Secret Service spends millions of our tax dollars to keep the president and his family safe. Yet he has put himself, his wife and countless others in mortal danger by refusing to wear a cheap mask. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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et us begin by wishing President Trump and those around him well. He, First Lady Melania Trump and several top federal officials and campaign workers were diagnosed last week with the coronavirus. At press time, the president appeared to be on the mend, though we received conflicting reports from his doctors and press aides, so deciphering with certainty how he was faring was impossible. We hope for the best. That said, let us be clear: Trump brought the illness on himself and those around him with his cavalier approach to disease prevention. From the start, he eschewed masks, mocking former Vice President Joe Biden for wearing them. He has not practiced social distancing, as was clear at the Sept. 26 Rose Garden ceremony for Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett. And he has held large indoor and outdoor rallies, at which masks have been optional, contradicting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines. On Sunday, Trump left Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and rode in a SUV among his supporters. Inside that hermetically sealed vehicle were Secret Service agents who were potentially exposed, despite their wearing personal protective equipment. The president’s short trip flouted CDC guidelines on social isolation recommended after a positive Covid-19 test — the patient, the agency states, should stay away from oth-

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To the Editor: In a time of great uncertainty and grief, we must come together, regardless of party, and help our community. There is much animosity and hate on both side of the aisle — that is not productive or helpful for our nation as we turn our focus toward recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the past six months, I have spent hours procuring masks, face shields, hand sanitizers and gloves for our first responders. I worked closely with State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and his office to make sure this PPE reached those who needed it most. It did not matter about political allegiance — it was about caring for community. Now I look forward to voting for him for re-election, even though I am a registered Republican. I am a proud Rockville Centre resident and Navy veteran. Right now, our country needs strong leaders who put the good of the

ers for 10 days, and should be fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication before venturing out. This is the period during which the patient can spread the disease. It is clear that the president’s behavior, which many have described as reckless, has sown confusion across the nation, leaving people wondering how, exactly, to protect themselves. So we thought it would be useful to pause a moment and lay out what precisely the CDC says. The CDC, and not the president, should be your guide. First, it’s important to understand the difference between quarantine and isolation. Those were two terms thrown around a lot last week, and they were often confused. The CDC states that people who suspect they may have been in “close contact” with someone who was infected with the coronavirus should self-quarantine for 14 days. Close contact is defined as exposure for 15 minutes or more within six feet of someone. You also might have shared eating utensils, or hugged or shook hands. Or that person might have sneezed or coughed on you or in your direction. When you quarantine, you remove yourself from the world, even though you may not have tested positive for the coronavirus, to ensure that you do not infect others if, in fact, you have contracted it. It is possible to show no signs of the illness and yet carry it and spread it to others, so the only way to be sure you don’t is to

keep to yourself. Even if you feel healthy, you should stay home for two weeks, the CDC states. That’s because you may not show any symptoms or test positive for two to 14 days after contact. Isolation, as noted, is required for patients who have tested positive, and it is a must for at least 10 days, according to the CDC. Disease prevention should be at the forefront of everyone’s minds, though, and that begins with social distancing — staying at least six feet from others — and mask wearing. The CDC states that masks should fit tightly, but should also allow you to breathe easily. You should avoid wearing your mask on you forehead or chin, and you should not touch your mask, only its straps. Finally, you should be sure it fits over your mouth and nose. By order of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, masks are required in public spaces everywhere in New York state. We believe there should be a national mask mandate, but thus far the president has not called for one. Perhaps his illness might change his mind. We urge readers to visit CDC.gov to read for themselves the coronavirus guidelines the agency has laid out. More than 200,000 people have died of Covid-19 across the United States. That grim statistic is only projected to continue climbing. The question is, how fast will it rise? By following CDC protocols, we can slow the advance of the disease until a vaccine is at last ready for widespread use.

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ave you ever had anything stolen from you? A car? Hubcaps? A laptop? A baseball glove? A bike? Those are minuscule compared to the things that President Trump is trying to steal from you behind your back. Let’s start with the census. Every 10 years, by law, every state is required to conduct a survey of the number of people living there for purposes of determining how many representatives they will have in Congress. In addition, census figures are used to determine JerrY how many federal kremer dollars will flow to the states for health, mass transit and public-safety programs. No one in our nation’s history has ever tried to sabotage the census until this year. The fixed date for the census to be completed is Oct. 31. But Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross tried to end the census count earlier. This was his fifth attempt to disrupt the effort. Was it because the census workers were

exhausted? No, it was to stop the count for pure political reasons. When the count is ended early, it means that those states that have a high rate of response will receive a greater share of federal funds. Some of those states are Idaho, Mississippi, Montana and North and South Dakota. What they have in common is that they favor the Republican Party. More populous, Democratic-leaning states like New York have a lower response rate because we have many more people to count, and an earlier census halt would cost us billions of dollars in aid. Another piece of the census puzzle is exactly how many members of Congress New York will get. At this point, it’s estimated that we will lose two representatives. If there’s an undercount in the census, the state could lose even more, and seats would go to places like Florida and North and South Carolina, where the population is rising. There are multiple other ways that the president is taking dollars out of your pockets. The Affordable Care Act provides health insurance for over 20 million people. Approximately 6.3 million New

Yorkers benefit from Obamacare. Many of them are your friends and neighbors who can’t get employer coverage. At this moment, Trump is asking the Supreme Court to throw out the ACA. What happens if the act is invalidated? Those 6.3 million New Yorkers will lose their coverage, and you will be asked to pay for it. Will the anti-New York Senate majority leader, Mitch McConnell, rush to save us? Don’t hold your breath. And with Trump’s new Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, about to be confirmed by the Senate, it’s a good bet that Obamacare will be scrapped. That will likely mean no coverage for pre-existing conditions and the loss of many other current benefits. The country is waiting with great anxiety for the Food and Drug Administration to approve a vaccine for Covid-19. Numerous pharmaceutical companies are competing to be the first to have a vaccine approved. Congress promised to help us get free testing, and that was a failure. The president has assured us that the vaccine will be affordable, and has given companies billions of dollars to

f the Supreme Court tosses the Affordable Care Act, millions of New Yorkers will suffer.

Letters community over petty politics. We must come together as a nation to defeat this pandemic. BRIAN RATHjEN Rockville Centre

New York needs a ‘millionaires tax’ To the Editor: New York is facing an economic apocalypse as the result of the coronavirus pandemic. That shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. The necessity of shutting down the state means shutting down economic activity. Today the state Covid-19 infection rate is hovering around 1 percent. This has allowed many businesses to reopen and economic activity to restart. We have a long way to go, however, before we’re safe. just as the fire marshal warns that the fire may be out, but lingering embers can restart the blaze, so, too, a lack of vigilance can restart New York’s nightmare. That would result in yet another shutdown. Even now, there are communities that are refusing to comport themselves responsibly. Beyond the human loss, which all New Yorkers are deeply aware of and touched by, the economic devastation will continue, and perhaps worsen, if we allow Covid-19 to reestablish a foothold. Moving forward, we must develop a comprehensive recovery plan. We can’t wait for the federal government. We have a president who, after spending months downplaying the pandemic and telling states that

speed up their research. But you can expect to pay a hefty premium for your Covid shot. The biggest presidential theft of all is Trump’s continuous efforts to keep you from voting on Nov. 3. Day after day, he has told voters that mail ballots are part of some fraudulent scheme. He has promoted lawsuits around the nation to stop voting by mail, despite the fact that there is no proof of any fraud in the system. In his latest scam, he asked his supporters to go to the polling places to “police” the voting process. In Vladimir Putin’s Russia and in Venezuela, Poland, Hungary and Syria, dictators have for countless years successfully poisoned the voting system to suit their political needs. Trump’s assault on the process is designed to steal your most priceless possession, the right to vote. And I haven’t even touched on the plan to blow up the U.S. Postal Service, which you also pay for. Petty theft? No. Grand larceny by the White House. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

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they were on their own, is now infected with the virus. Clearly, Gov. Andrew Cuomo had to initially focus on containment. Based on President Trump’s abject failures, Cuomo had to step up and be our national voice. He rose to the occasion. But now we must move forward with a post-Covid plan. The press has reported that billionaires have increased their wealth by almost $845 billion. Last month in New jersey, people started to agitate for a “millionaires tax.” In New York, there is a movement to tax the New York Stock Exchange. The easy political solution, for both political parties, would be to implement a structured new tax system for the wealthy. New York passed a temporary millionaires tax during the 2008-09 recession. It was extended once, and if I am elected to the State Assembly, I would support extending it again. We need consumers to buy and businesses to sell. There has to be a real national plan to balance the ledgers, but I am not confident that will happen. At the federal level, I’m afraid that a sense of unreality pervades. But Cuomo, as well as the governors of New jersey and Connecticut, demonstrated during the pandemic that regional cooperation can work effectively. Perhaps he can again show us the way by working, both informally and formally, with other governors on an economic recovery plan. This must include a uniform approach to taxes. GARY PORT West Hempstead Port is a candidate for the State Assembly in the 21st District.

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