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New name for a well-known itch: ‘maskne’

By LAURA LANE llane@liherald.com

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THIS DOCTOR, LIKE everyone in the medical profession, has worn a mask constantly during the pandemic. It is not uncommon for these professionals to develop mask-related acne.

Nancy Widman said that when she first noticed the rash on her neck, she didn’t think anything of it. But it got worse, spreading down her throat onto her chest. Widman’s doctor attributed her condition to the cloth masks she had been wearing to avoid getting Covid-19.

She recommended that she switch to paper masks, and gave her a prescription for medication.

“She told me it was definitely from moisture from my mask, and gave me cortisone

cream and prednisone,” said Widman, who lives in Salisbury.

Dr. Paul Mustacchia, an internist and the chair of the Department of Medicine at Nassau University Medical Center, said he was familiar with mask-related acne, which was renamed “maskne” during the pandemic. “When I first heard the new name, I did a double-take,” he said. “The name has no scientific relevance.”

Maskne occurs when people wear tight-fitting masks for long periods of time. A mask CONTINUED ON PAGE 4

Book offers an authentic history of the Culper Spy Ring

BY LAURA LANE llane@liherald.com

Spies and spying have been a fascination among even the most conventional among us for generations. The intrigue has no boundaries of timeline or locale: Witness the popularity of Bond movies, the FX series “The Americans,” “Mission Impossible” — the TV series and the movies — and more recently, “Turn: Washington’s Spies.” But it is rare that viewers can say they live where Revolutionary War spying took place, except in the case of “Turn,” in which some members of the Culper

Spy Ring lived in the hamlet of Oyster Bay and Setauket.

Historians say there are many inaccuracies in the story depicted in “Turn,” as well as the roughly dozen books written about the Culper Spy Ring. This prompted Bill Bleyer, a Pulitzer Prize-winning retired Newsday journalist and author, to write “George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide,” which he describes as an “analytical comparative story.”

“There was so much misinformation and conflicting information,” said Bleyer, who lives in Bayville. “A lot of them took

“George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide,”

by Bill Bleyer.

Available at libraries, bookstores and on Amazon.

Signed copies of the book are available by contacting Bleyer at billbleyer@gmail. com. their information from earlier [book] versions. I picked through what the others said, went through every piece with the his-

torians and pointed out what other authors said and included the historians’ comments explaining why that couldn’t have happened. I fact-checked all of it.”

The debunked theories began with Suffolk County historian Morton Pennypacker’s 1939 book, “General Washington

Spies on Long Island and in New York,” and continued in subsequent books about the spy ring, including the New York Times bestseller, “George Washington’s Secret Six,” by Brian Kilmeade, Bleyer said.

His book, released this month, clarifies and corrects the CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Author debunks many Culper Spy Ring legends

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CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “unsubstantiated speculation” by including comments from Oyster Bay historian Claire Bellerjeau, from Raynham Hall Museum and from Beverly Tyler, the historian at the Three Village Historical Society in Suffolk County.

Bleyer sets the record straight on who the spies were, how they did their spying and what they accomplished.

He also examines the Culper Spy Ring’s impact on history, and includes a tour guide of Long Island’s Revolutionary War sites at the end of the book.

As for AMC’s “Turn,” Bleyer said he couldn’t watch much of it. The series drew his ire from the beginning, when it incorrectly stated that the Culper Spy Ring formed in 1776, instead of 1778. So many inaccuracies followed, Bleyer said.

“It’s a series about spying, but they don’t talk about it for the first 40 minutes,” he said. “They turned [Abraham] Woodhull’s very patriotic father [Richard Woodhull] into a Tory sympathizer, even though he was almost beaten to death by Simcoe’s Queen’s Rangers. In ‘Turn,’ Richard badmouths the Revolution and is shown enjoying tea with Simcoe and the other Queen’s Rangers.”

Raynham Hall Museum hosted a virtual book discussion of Bleyer’s book this month. Harriett Gerard, executive director at the Oyster Bay house museum, said that everyone at Raynham Hall, once the home of Culper Spy Robert Townsend, was in awe of Bleyer’s book.

“It takes a certain kind of courage to write a book like this,” Gerard said. “Bill brings the same amazing commitment to history as he always does to unearthing and presenting the truth, whatever it may be.”

Christopher Judge, an educator at Raynham Hall, agreed. “This book is the story of truth,” he said. “It is important to our museum’s central story.”

A passion for history

Bleyer has been an avid reader all his life, and always loved history. Born and raised in Little Neck, Queens, until he turned 13, he read history books written for children, finishing the Landmark Book series before he started kindergarten.

Moving to Bayville in 1966, he found more history, visiting Sagamore Hill and President Theodore Roosevelt’s gravesite at Youngs Memorial Cemetery. A 1970 graduate of Locust Valley High School, Bleyer attended Hofstra University. After graduating, he was the editor of the Oyster Bay Guardian from 1974 to 1975. He began his 33-year career at Newsday in 1981, where he sometimes wrote about Raynham Hall. When he retired in 2014, he began writing books. “George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring” is his fourth book.

“People kept saying to me that I should write a book on the American Revolution,” Bleyer said. “When ‘Turn’ came out, my publisher, The History Press, asked me to write a book about the Culper Spy Ring, because the television show was so popular. At first I said no.”

His reason, he said, was because there were so many other books out there about the spy ring. He wondered what he could do differently. Then he came up with the idea of including a tour guide, and was green-lighted right away.

Finding the truth

He read most of the letters about the spy ring. But when he read the books, he realized that much of the information was inaccurate. All of it, he said, was historical fiction.

Bleyer’s journalism experience was helpful. “It helped me to juggle all of the conflicting accounts, and I was on the phone every day with Beverly or Claire,” he said.

“We’d talk out what I found. Sometimes I’d change their minds, or they would change mine.”

He found the process satisfying. “What I enjoyed most was picking through the different book versions and debunking them,” he said. “It did take a lot of work playing sleuth to untangle all of this.”

Pennypacker’s book lacked footnotes, and he trans-

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BILL BLEYER, AT Patriot’s Rock in Setauket, did exhaustive research for his book on the Culper Spy Ring, finding that much of what had been written was historical fiction. formed anecdotal information and legend into fact. Writers who followed him repeated the inaccurate information without researching or questioning it, Bleyer said.

He learned that Kilmeade had met with historians from Setauket and Oyster Bay who gave him information on the spy ring, but he ignored it. There were many inaccuracies instead, Bleyer said. Worse, Kilmeade included fictitious dialogue in his book, without identifying it as such.

“Why invent secret agents and all this other crap to hype up the story,” Bleyer said, “when the real story is so good?”

What’s in the book?

“George Washington’s Long Island Spy Ring: A History and Tour Guide” covers the period 1776 to 1790, beginning with an introduction, which corrects the inaccuracies of previous works.

The book continues with the Battle of Long Island in 1776, followed by the British occupation of Long Island, Nathan Hale’s attempt at spying, other early spying efforts and how the Culper Spy Ring operated. There is also a section on each of the Long Island spies, with an analysis of all of their letters from 1778 through the end of the Revolutionary War, the importance of the spy ring and what it accomplished. The book has comments from Bellerjeau and Tyler throughout on the authenticity of the story, as well as explanations of what some of the historical information could mean.

The last third of the book focuses on New York state’s George Washington Spy Trail, which includes a treasure trove of 47 pages of photographs and explanations of what happened at each location.

BLEYER’S NEW BOOK is about spying on Long Island during the Revolutionary War.

Personal after-effects

Bleyer said that writing the book did not change him in any way, instead cementing beliefs he already had. “It made me more skeptical of what other people write, how things get amplified, all without critical analysis,” he said.

“You get a historical rush when reading a story of people risking their lives, thinking in codes, coming up with invisible ink. Why check off all the boxes for entertainment?”

Bleyer said he’d like to think he would have joined the Culper Spy Ring given the opportunity, but said he wasn’t

sure. “It was a pretty dangerous occupation, considering the first spy on Long Island was Nathan Hale,” he said, “and we all know he didn’t end up too well.”

His book will never get the kind of exposure that “Turn” received, Bleyer said, but he’s OK with that. It’s more important to him to continue with lectures promoting the book. It will quench his authorial thirst, he said, to continue correcting the record.

Mask-related acne, ‘maskne,’ is no joke CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE creates a moist environment from breathing, talking or sweating, which can block pores, leading to acne or other skin conditions, including allergic contact dermatitis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis and folliculitis (see box).

But maskne is not new. Athletes who wear helmets or protective face and body gear have traditionally been susceptible to it.

Dr. Raman Madan, director of cosmetic dermatology and an assistant clinical professor at Northwell Health, attributes the increase he saw in maskne cases last May and June among non-athletes to pandemic mask wearing. In the early days of the health crisis, he said, people were reusing masks because they weren’t widely available.

“In the beginning, people didn’t know why they were getting [maskne], but some put two and two together,” Madan said. “I continue to see a steady flow of patients with it, but more than half are health care workers, because they wear N95 masks and a cloth mask over it, which creates more moisture.”

Health care workers have been double masking, Mustacchia explained, to preserve their N-95 masks. “The N-95 mask gives us a tight fit, creating a seal so organisms don’t get in or out,” he said.

“That seal decreases the likelihood of contacting the virus but creates more

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SOME PEOPLE WHO have worn masks during the pandemic are experiencing maskrelated acne, but medical workers have always had this problem, because they wear masks routinely. moisture and heat.”

NUMC has treated close to 2,000 acute Covid-19 cases, Mustacchia said, making mask-wearing critical.

How to avoid getting maskne

To avoid getting maskne, both doctors recommended washing your face twice a

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day with warm water and a gentle cleanser, and moisturizing your skin afterward to protect it.

Madan advised against using an astringent or a toner, because they deplete the skin’s natural oils, which can cause inflammation and even more acne, he said.

“A lot of people chalk it up to being a mask problem and that there’s nothing they can do about it but there are options,” he said. “I recommend Tretinoin, which normalizes the skin and helps dry up oil glands. There are overthe-counter medications similar to Tretinoin that can also be used.”

The key to killing bacteria on a mask is wearing a cloth mask that can be laundered, Mustacchia said. “Maskne is from bacteria that may be one’s own native bacteria, which grows because of the warm covering from the mask,” he explained.

“Clorox during laundering is great, as are other products for colored fabrics.”

Men with beards and mustaches who have maskne are challenged, he said. “It’s best to keep the beard and skin clean and dry,” Mustacchia advised. “Wax and antibacterial ointment is not recommended.

Although people can’t see the maskne when someone has a beard, there’s a great deal of itching, which is a sign that there is an underlying problem.”

Even now, with mask mandates lifted in New York state for anyone outdoors, and for those who have been fully vaccinated, indoors or out, Madan said he continues to see many cases of maskne.

“I was surprised to see so many people with it,” he said. “I guess it was inevitable, but it was not under my radar until it happened. I noticed I was breaking out, too, from my mask.”

Skin conditions masks don’t help ■ Acne: hair follicle and oil glands disorder when glands clog, causing pimples and cysts. Doctors say that wearing a mask can cause breakouts.

■ Allergic contact dermatitis: a type of dermatitis/eczema caused by an allergic reaction. The formaldehyde and bronopol often found in surgical masks can create an allergic reaction.

■ Rosacea: a chronic skin condition causing redness, pimples and/or broken blood vessels. It is worsened by heat

and stress, and wearing a mask can cause flare-ups.

■ Seborrheic dermatitis: a condition that affects the scalp, causing scaly patches, inflamed skin and dandruff.

■ Folliculitis: an infection that can occur anywhere on the skin where there is hair. This usually happens when there is rubbing and sweating, which happens when wearing a mask.

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SANDY AND ARTHUR Mager were committed to helping their community. Their children felt it only fitting to create a scholarship to honor their late parents and provide an opportunity for them to continue to help.

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One last gift from the Magers The Oyster Bay School District passed a resolution on April 20 to accept the establishment of a new scholarship fund.

The Sandy and Art Mager Social Justice Scholarship Fund will be awarded to an Oyster Bay High School senior on June 2.

Sandy and Arthur Mager spent 48 years in Oyster Bay raising their four children, Dan, Andy, Amy, and Ellen, to live their lives with a strong commitment to their community. Art passed away in 2016. When Sandy Mager passed away of congestive heart failure in April of 2020, her children set out to find ways to honor their parents.

The siblings spent their childhood in a loving home across from the James H. Vernon School. The Mager home was a warm and welcoming place to all who entered. It wasn’t uncommon for family friends to spend hours around the kitchen table chatting with Sandy to seek her guidance and support. Sandy was deeply committed to the people of her community. She helped deliver meals and provided transportation to those less fortunate, supported an international exchange program for youths, aided people with disabilities through the American Association for Retarded Children, tutored adults in English to help them earn their GED, and served as the president of the Oyster Bay Youth Council.

Along with her husband, Art, Sandy coordinated the development of the Oyster Bay Youth Center. As with most things, the center was a family affair. The siblings recall carrying concrete blocks and helping the masons in their work to build the center. At one point, Sandy ran (unsuccessfully) for the Oyster Bay School District Board of Education. Art served as president of the Police Boys Club of Oyster Bay, initially joining the organization to advocate for female sports opportunities when his daughter, Ellen, wanted to play baseball. He also sat on the Upper Brookville Planning Board.

The couple opened their home to anyone who needed support. Andy recalled a time his parents allowed a young man to

live with them for a year to support his basketball efforts at Lutheran High School.

“Both of our parents wanted to support people to pursue their dreams,” Andy recalled. “Our father cosigned a student loan for a friend of mine who was in a difficult family situation. They just always wanted to be in peoples’ corner.”

Offering that support was not always easy. When Andy decided to resist registering for the draft reinstituted by President Jimmy Carter, Sandy and Art supported his efforts to stand up for what he felt was the right thing to do. “I don’t think Andy knew the fear they felt when he went through that, but they supported him,” Ellen said. “That was something they both believed in, supporting other people in their efforts to act on their conscience.”

The winner of the annual $1,000 scholarship must be a graduating OBHS senior who is pursuing post-secondary education. Candidates wrote a short essay describing their beliefs and the specific steps taken to act on their values. After evaluating the essays and accounting for student efforts to stand up for social justice, the guidance department advanced two finalists to the Mager siblings, who will determine a winner. The siblings want to choose a winner who demonstrates a commitment to creating a more just and peaceful school, community and world. Andy says the family has put enough money into the fund to award the scholarship for many years to come.

Separately, the family donated a bench to the Town of Oyster Bay in honor of their parents. On May 23, the bench will be installed next to the snack stand in Teddy Roosevelt Park.

“Our parents loved being on the water and taking their grandchildren to the park to play,” said Ellen, noting her parents had 11 grandchildren. “The bench is a place to return to and have our friends, many of whom are still in the area, come to sit and remember them.”

The family is accepting donations to add to the scholarship fund at cnycf.org/ mager.

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will show participants five different ways to serve a rotisserie chicken to get the most bang for your buck. To register, contact Marion Dodson at 516-922-1212 or mdodson@oysterbaylibrary.org.

Movie at the Library Gold Coast Public Library Annex, 50 Railroad Ave., Glen Head, 2 to 4 p.m. Watch “Nomadland” at the library. After losing everything in the Great Recession, a woman embarks on a journey through the American West, living as a van-dwelling modern-day nomad. With Frances McDormand and David Strathairn. (107 minutes). Room A will open at 1:40 p.m.

Thursday, June 3 Storytime on the Lawn At the Bayville Free Library, 34 School St., Bayville, 12:30 p.m. Join Miss Selina on the library lawn as she takes her virtual storytimes live and in person, weather permitting. Bring a blanket to sit on. All ages are welcome. Call 516-628-2765 or email childrens@bayvillefreelibrary.org.

Yoga with Morgan Rose Bayville Free Library, 34 School St. Bayville. Enjoy 15 weeks of all-levels yoga with Morgan Rose. You can join the live Zoom class on Fridays at 9 a.m. and/or watch the recording as many times as you like within the week. Classes run each Friday through Aug. 27, with the exeption of July 16 and 23. The fee for this series is $60 payable by check only to The Bayville Free Library. These classes began on May 7 but others can still join in; contact Kristy Fumante at adultprograms@bayvillefreelibrary.org.

Saturday, May 29 Beginner Yoga on Zoom Through the Oyster Bay Library, 9:30 a.m. Join Kim Mercadante for her live Zoom yoga class. This class will run until the end of June. This class is geared towards beginners. To register, contact Marion Dodson at 516-922-1212 or mdodson@oysterbaylibrary.org

Friday, June 4 Long Island Chamber Music

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Memorial Day ceremonies A Memorial Day ceremony to honor the war dead will take place in Glen Cove on Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at Veterans Memorial Monument Park at North Street and Forest Avenue. This year’s honoree is Sgt. Ralph W. Young. Glenwood Landing American Legion Post 336 will host a parade and ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. on May 31, at the intersection of Willard Place and Glenwood Road in Glen Head, continuing to the American Legion Post and Memorial Park for a short memorial service.

Tuesday, June 1 Virtual Program: Seed Library

Monday, May 31

Through the Glen Cove Library, 7 p.m.

Summer days are upon us, and it’s time to plant warm season vegetables like cucumbers and beans. Join us for a presentation by Garden Designer and Professor Michael Verackca, who will introduce you to direct-seed crops suitable for the summer month and their basic cultural needs. You’ll also learn space saving planting strategies, including bio-intensive, companion planting and crop succession strategies, to ensure a successful and productive garden through the hot summer months. Register at glencovelibrary.org.

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Virtual Babysitting Workshop

Sunday, May 30 Mini photo sessions at T.R. Park Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park, 25 West End Ave., Oyster Bay. Starting at 9 a.m., participants can capture themselves and their loved ones, including pets, with a free 30-minute photoshoot with local photographers. For more information, call (973) 281-4503.

Through the Gold Coast Public Library for grades six through 12. Michelle Vamos

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will teach you the basics of babysitting in a one-hour PowerPoint presentation via prerecorded video, as well as provide forms and checklists to get you ready for your new childcare gig. Go to goldcoastlibrary.org to register.

Wednesday, June 2 Virtual Program: Reiki Through the Gold Coast Public Library, 2 p.m. Reiki, The Gentle Healing Art, is a simple, natural, gentle yet powerful healing modality. The technique involves the use of gentle touch which promotes relaxation, stress reduction and pain management to support physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being. Reiki is a wonderful form of self-care, which is useful to improve our life-force energy and support the body’s natural healing ability.

This program will be presented via Zoom.

Go to goldcoastlibrary.org to register.

Exploring Long Island’s Shipwrecks Through the Glen Cove Library, 7 p.m. The waters off Long Island conceal hundreds of shipwrecks from all different time periods of American history. In this program, Michael Salvarezza and Christopher P. Weaver of Eco-Photo Explorers will discuss the fascinating history of shipwrecks from the Revolutionary War through modern times. You’ll see what some of these wrecks look like today underwater. A discussion that highlights some of the marine life that inhabits these artificial reefs is included. Register at glencovelibrary.org.

Virtual Chef: Rotisserie Chicken Through the Oyster Bay Library, 7 p.m. In this virtual program, Chef Rob Dell’Amore

There will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Memorial Day, May 31.

Registration is open for swim lessons at Glen Cove’s Pryibil Beach.

The Glen Cove Planning Board meets on June 1, 7:30 p.m.

Sea Cliff Beach opens on May 29 for weekend use only until June 26.

TOB residents have until June 1 to pay their school taxes.

Planting Fields Arboretum, 1395 Planting Fields Rd., Oyster Bay, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Long Island Chamber Music presents a program for violin and cello inspired by artist Everett Shinn’s renderings of theater scenes. Featuring Gergana Haralampieva on violin and Sarah Ghandour on cello, the performance will showcase a diverse set of composers from the Baroque era to present day who are widely known for their music for opera and ballet. Tickets $32 for members, $40 for non-members.

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Chalking the walk for Mental Health Awareness Month

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BEST FRIENDS CHARLOTTE Bechet, left and Brennyn Tagliamonti had fun drawing cats and dogs at Vernon’s “Chalk the Walk.”

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BY MARY SOTIRYADIS newsroom@liherald.com

May is Mental Health Awareness month, and the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District has planned several daily activities for students to participate in throughout the month to increase mindfulness and promote healthy habits. For the entirety of May, students are participating in specific activities that are each centered around a special theme for that day of the week: Mindfulness Monday, Talking Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Thankful Thursday and Feel Good Friday.

At the James H. Vernon School, students participated in a “Chalk the Walk” event on May 21. During this event, students decorated the blacktop outside with colorful messages of kindness and happy pictures in chalk to promote positivity. A few days were set aside prior to the event to allow for students to plan out what they wanted to write or draw and to reflect on why these messages are important.

“We wanted to give them an opportunity to reflect and demonstrate acts of kindness and positivity by sending out those messages into the world,” said Dr. Valerie Vacchio, Vernon’s principal.

Planning for this month-long mental health initiative began in April, when faculty and staff pooled together potential fun activities that could provide some relief from stress for not only Vernon students, but also for adults, because the coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on students and staff alike.

While the initiative to promote mental health and wellbeing throughout the district this month was a collaborative effort, the Chalk the Walk event in particular was the idea of Jacklyn Allgier, a special education teacher at Vernon.

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staff to make sure our adults are practicing selfcare,” said Dr. Allison Mueller, Vernon’s psychologist. “It’s a very stressful time, you know and there are a lot of demands in the field of education right now.”

Mueller also noted that the school has received a lot of positive feedback regarding the mental health activities.

“The kids are really excited and they really couldn’t wait to come outside and write their messages and draw their pictures,” Vacchio said. “I think it’s a great new tradition that we’ll have probably every spring now moving forward.”

Emeline Troxler and Hudson Kelly, two fourth graders at the Vernon School, were happy to participate in the event. Troxler’s contribution to the mosaic of chalk

messages and drawings was the J.K. Rowling quote: “The stories we love best do live in us forever.” Kelly decided to draw a dinosaur who said, “Be kind” on the blacktop.

“I think [the pictures and drawings] are important just to get people’s spirits up,” said Troxler.

Kelly said that he feels happy after doing these activities, especially the Chalk the Walk event, because he loves to draw.

“I just think that it’s really a great way for us as a school community to give kids an opportunity to express themselves in a positive way,” said Vacchio. “By everybody contributing to the Chalk the Walk, everybody feels a strong sense of belonging and community.”

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Sometimes it’s preferable to age in place

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hen Marguerite Sullivan’s spouse passed away, the 78-year-old had no interest in moving. She’s healthy, has many friends, and her two sons live nearby. Plus, she’s a confident driver and gets herself to doctor’s appointments and the grocery store.

Those are all important prerequisites for people who want to stay in their homes as they grow older, or “age in place.”

“For those who wish to age in place, it’s important to think not only about a plan for staying in your home, but also about your support network, especially during the Covid pandemic,” explains Stacey Watson, head of life event planning at Fidelity. “Social connections are a critical element to living independently and aging well.”

Here are things that aging singles or couples — and their children, other family members, or caregivers — should keep in mind when assessing the living situation.

Develop a real estate and housing strategy As you plan for living in your later years in retirement, you should have a strategy for how to leverage any real estate assets along with a plan to support your need for future housing.

Real estate is an asset often used to fund retirement and to help pay for long-term health care expenses. Some people find it necessary to sell the family home to pay for higher levels of care or senior living accommodations. Some decide to sell after a spouse dies. Others may have a family member who moves back in to help take care of both the aging parent and the property. Whatever your situation, it makes sense to work with a financial advisor to help determine the role of real estate in your overall financial planning.

“As you consider your strategy for housing as you age, remember that your approach may have to adjust over time,” says Watson.”What works today in terms of independent living, living with family, assisted living, or skilled nursing may not serve your needs indefinitely.”

Explore the benefits of staying put There are many reasons why aging in place can be a win. For starters, staying in your home can be less expensive than moving to an assisted-living community. There are the upfront costs of moving, an often steep entrance fee, and monthly payments for room and board, which can easily top $3,000 a month or more.

Even more important are the psychological payoffs of not moving away from one’s friends, medical

professionals, and faith community. Though these factors are hard to place a financial value on, they are a vital component of healthy aging.

Do a home safety check “The first step in an aging-in-place plan is to run a complete safety check of your home to identify hazards,” says Watson. “The good news is that many of the improvements that make it safer to stay in your house can be relatively easy and inexpensive.”

Sullivan’s children did just that. They walked around her house with an eye for any potential hazards that might cause trouble should her vision or mobility begin to deteriorate. Then they hired a home modification professional to help make needed changes.

Many of the improvements that may make it easier to stay in your house — such as raising electrical outlets to make them more accessible, and installing brighter outdoor lighting — aren’t expensive.

Assess transportation If you are at the point that you can no longer drive or walk to the grocery store or reach other important services, consider other transportation options.

You may need to make other arrangements, such as ride sharing with friends and neighbors, or transportation assistance that many companion-care services offer. When it comes to groceries and getting things like prescriptions filled, automatic delivery or online delivery can be a great option. A family or friend can help manage orders and accounts and can track order history to help make sure you get what you need.

Tap into a supportive community or network Isolation can be a stumbling block to aging well.

And it can creep up slowly. No matter how safe the inside of a home is, if there isn’t enough interaction with a community, a plan can fall apart.

Part of aging in place successfully is being able to stay connected, and not fall into the depression that many people experience because they are isolated.

Getting comfortable on a computer so you connect online with your children, grandkids, and others is a good strategy. You might also investigate some of the companionship services available in the community, through websites such as Caregiving.org or tap into local resources.

Above photo: Develop a housing strategy that will serve your needs as you age. And equally as important, especially through the Covid-19 crisis and now as we emerge from it, avoid isolation. Find ways to stay in contact with friends, family, and neighbors on a daily basis — both via technology and in person.

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Live on your own terms and maintain the quality of life you want — at every age Terms like ‘active’ and ‘successful’ are increasingly used to describe aging, especially with baby boomers refusing to ride off into the proverbial sunset in a wheelchair like their parents did. Instead, aging is being viewed as a privilege and an opportunity to truly enjoy those golden years.

But with health concerns and memory loss anxieties looming in the back of many seniors’ minds, it can be hard to age gracefully without a bit of worry.

However, with just a few lifestyle habits and hobbies, you can thrive in your senior years, making 70 the new 50.

Get Moving Physical movement and exercise has been linked to a decreased risk of depression in seniors and has been linked as a complement to medication therapy for major depression. Further, physical activity can lead to decreased obesity, diabetes, and even memory issues. It’s a winwin situation anytime you lace up your shoes and head out for some physical activity. Keep in mind that your exercise doesn’t have to be rigorous - though many seniors love a good run or long swim; you can simply hit the pavement for a neighborhood walk or do a Silver Sneakers class at your local gym. Try yoga, tai chi, swimming, ballroom dancing, walking, running, biking, or any other activity that you love and gets your muscles moving.

Learn something new You are never too old to learn, and many seniors over the age of 65 are choosing to learn a new skill or language as they enter retirement. Check out local colleges to see if they offer a senior discount or the option for you to audit courses that sound interesting to you. Or your nearby senior center. You’ll find plenty of educational programming available there too.

Learning any new skill or language can be beneficial to keeping your brain functions sharp (if you use it, you don’t lose it) and you will find yourself being proud of your new learning as well.

Meet Some New Faces Socialization plays a major role in active and successful aging. Isolation can be easier to slip into as you age, and clearly even more of a concern once the pandemic took hold and upended our lives.

Friends have moved away or passed away, and it can be easy to spend an entire day or two — or even days — at home alone without anyone to talk to.

However, isolation has negative consequences, including an increased chance of depression and memory issues.

Active and conscious socialization are the only way to be sure that you aren’t intentionally isolating yourself.

Find friends or peers that enjoy hobbies that you do, host coffee dates at your home, or plan weekly outings for your group of pals, now that we are emerging from the pandemic. Developing and nurturing your support system is crucial as you age.

Focus On Hobbies Retirement is great in that it opens up time for you to explore your hobbies and other opportunities. However, if you don’t fill that newly opened free time, you can end up bored, depressed, and feeling like you don’t have a purpose. Try out new hobbies or dive further into a hobby that you’ve always enjoyed. That could even be pottery, writing or even joining a book club.

Hit The Road Travel is a perk of retirement. Now that you have the time to hit the road, be sure you do it! See local sites, take day trips, or even plan excursions to more exotic locales, now that our world is returning to normalcy. Either way, you will get physical exercise, learn something new and meet new people — a trifecta that is sure to keep you aging well. Plus, traveling is fun!

Above photo: Those “golden years” can be fulfilling years. Push yourself to stay young no matter how old you are.

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Older and lonely here is a public health threat looming across the United States that’s not visible to most but affects nearly half of all Americans daily: loneliness. Social isolation is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and is twice as harmful as obesity.

It’s always been an issue among the aging population, but it’s become even more concerning since the pandemic took hold and upended our lives. Seniors can suffer from prolonged loneliness that can quickly manifest into more serious issues.

Worst of all, loneliness is a contributing factor in senior suicides, which are rising in the U.S. While it is not something people like to think about, now more than ever, Americans must remove the stigma around mental health and spread awareness to better combat loneliness.

Loneliness does not have to be synonymous with getting older or with aging in place. Make an effort keep loneliness — and its negative health effects — at bay.

Intervene early: Spotting loneliness in yourself or someone you love can be difficult. The most common physical and behavioral signs of loneliness include persistent sadness, impaired cognitive performance, lower self-esteem, or lack of motivation and energy. Early intervention can positively affect one’s quality of life, so it’s important to address these symptoms as soon as possible before they become overwhelming.

Leverage technology: Technology can play a key role in reducing loneliness, ensuring seniors are always connected to loved ones and care

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teams who can monitor and interact with them.

Over the last few years, older adults have made up the fastest growing segment of the online population. More and more people over the age of 60 are going online and connecting with the world through outlets such as Facebook, Google, Yahoo and Youtube. They are emailing, texting and even blogging, and it is having a positive impact on their lives, allowing them to communicate with family more often, reconnect with old friends, keep up with community developments and stay connected with others who share similar interests. And since the start of the pandemic, zooming with loved ones and friends.

Phone applications also represent major advancements in technology that help both seniors and caregivers in a number of ways. With any basic smartphone, seniors can now keep track of things like whether or not they’ve taken their medication, monitor vital signs such as heart rate and respiration, as well as keep track of their location and help them navigate where they want to go.

Make a connection: Connecting with people, purpose and passions will help eliminate feelings of isolation. Consider organizing a reoccurring social gathering, such as a book club or a group fitness class. Explore local activities organized by your library or senior community center.

Above photo: Too much time alone can be bad for your health, but modern technology can help keep you connected.

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obody was prepared for this when it happened; it just hit out of nowhere. We wanted to be prepared, but the options just weren’t there. The virus was out there back in January, but nobody prepared hospitals, doctors or nurses. We didn’t have supplies, and the staffing shortages took over immediately within two to three weeks.

I’m a single mom with five kids. When I saw what was happening in Italy, I brought my kids into a meeting and I pulled out my life insurance policies. My kids never took me seriously until that moment. They suddenly realized how real this virus was and how it was going to impact our house. And they knew, because of my respiratory issues in the past, that I was at high risk.

About three weeks later the virus did hit our

house. I did my best to protect my kids, but my daughter, who was 10 at the time and has a heart murmur, got sick. It was frightening, but thank God she stabilized by July. I still live with long-term effects as a result of having Covid.

And I’m just blessed that I did pull through somehow. I did prepare ahead of time; I did put myself on treatment and took vitamins because I knew I was getting ready for a fight.

My colleagues and I came together with the knowledge that we were going to have a fight; a fight to protect and a fight to live, for not just our patients and residents but our families as well, and sacrifice our families because we were there for the higher good.

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My phone was ringing all the time — every weekend, holidays, especially during the fall and winter. It was relentless. From home I monitored the WHO panels and conferences from the New York State Department of Health.

In July and August, I worked on a response plan for the state as to how we would open our buildings. I wrote all of the procedures we would follow in the district.

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Covid until after Thanksgiving. It was bad then, but very few cases were transmitted from our schools.

By January 2021, I was a full-time Vernon School nurse, a full-time Covid coordinator and the senior nurse for the district for the state and county who was required to do the reporting. This job took a toll on my health.

I have elderly parents that used to take care of, which I had to delegate to my brother. My husband got a heart condition in July, which was the worst because I couldn’t be there for him.

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have been a resident services director for the past 14 years. During this pandemic, we were faced with many challenges. As a director, my main goal was to keep our residents safe, cared for and to help them feel less isolated during this demanding and lonely time.

Speaking with families every day, reassuring them that their loved ones were safe and comforted as well as always keeping open communication was advantageous.

As a leader, I had to maintain structure, safety and a sense of comfort to my employees, residents and families. I truly feel that during this pandemic our community has grown closer and worked harder and together as a team. Our residents have built an everlasting trust within our community.

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gratitude knowing that their loved ones were being cared for, especially when they were distanced.

With the new guidelines and policies changing every day, there is a sense of comfort knowing that we’re heading for a better tomorrow. What an amazing feeling of joy to see the smiles on the residents' faces and their families when they were able to see each other for the first time.

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In the beginning of the pandemic, we were remote, so all the nurses had to work at home.

We had to call parents when we got any positive test results or students weren't online attending classes.

It was very different from what we traditionally do. And even now, if students call in sick, we have to call them back and find out why they're sick. If someone calls saying that they have Covid, then the Covid tracker will find out what students have to be called, what students have to be quarantined.

Kids were going out more and they were together more, and sometimes they would test positive. We would have to quarantine anyone who came in contact with them.

It’s a little rough. Some students are more anxious and don't want to come back to school. They’re afraid that they're going to get Covid. Other students don’t understand why they have to quarantine if they're not sick just because they came into contact with somebody. They're full of a lot of questions. It’s hard for them, but it seems to be relaxing and getting back to the old ways.

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Wearing a sparkly gown, Chetram smiled broadly, as her album cover, which can easily be described as a groovy, 1970’s vibe, was the backdrop for photos. “Love Letters” is a collection of five songs that range in genres from pop-rock, disco, electronic dance music and a touch of country.

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Program fees (checks or money orders only) are $35 per swimmer for season pass holders, and a $10 discount is offered for each additional swimmer in the same family. For residents without a season pass, the program fee is $50 per swimmer.

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The Town of Oyster Bay will offer a swim program this summer at outdoor pools located in Syosset-Woodbury Community Park and Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa.

“Get ready to dive into Oyster Bay Town pools this summer and improve your stroke,” Supervisor Joseph Saladino said. “We are proud to offer this swim program to children that reside in the Town of Oyster Bay. Swim programs like this really bring the community together and are an integral part in the training of our young swimmers for the future.”

Town of Oyster Bay residents aged 6 to 16 are eligible to register for the swim program. Workouts will be held on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. beginning Wednesday, July 7, and ending on Friday, Aug. 13. If a session is cancelled, make-up day(s) will be attempted. Registration must be postmarked by June 30.

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INC. VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW - BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a public hearing and meeting will be held by and before the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Inc. Village of Laurel Hollow, Nassau County, New York, on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 6:00 P.M. Public participation in this meeting will be available via the Zoom application which can be accessed under the “News” tab at the Laurel Hollow website https://www.laurelhollow. org/. Due to the current coronavirus restrictions, physical attendance is not permissible.

ZV1-2021: The continuation of the public hearing on the appeal and application of Jessica Boskoff and Dana Boskoff to maintain a water feature at 2 Woodgreen Way, Laurel Hollow where: “The proposed accessory structure is not set back at least 100 feet from every lot line abutting a street as required by Section 145-5 (B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code. Water Feature Setback=59.2’ “The proposed accessory structure is located at a distance closer to the front lot line than the principal building which is in violation of Section 145-5 (B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code; Setback of principal building from Woodgreen Way=81.1’; Water Feature Setback=59.2’.

This property is designated as Section 14 Block 25 Lot 8 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV4-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Richard Cuccia to maintain a shed at 26 Vista Drive, Laurel Hollow where the existing accessory structure is not set back at least 40 feet from every lot line not abutting a street as required by Section 145-5(B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code.

Existing rear setback =23.1 feet.

This property is designated as Section 25 Block 64 Lot 15 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV6-2021, ZS5-2021, and F1-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Walden Engineering on behalf of Anthony Core and Gina Core to install retaining walls at 48 Laurel Cove Road, where the retaining walls exceed three feet in height and are located within a required setback, in violation of Section 145-18(B) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code.

Proposed sections of the wall are as high as 7.5 feet and as close as 15

feet to the property line where a 40 foot side yard setback is required.

The proposed retaining walls also involve the excavation of approximately 2035 cubic yards of land and installation of approximately 1715 cubic yards of fill as well as disturbance of steep, very steep and severely steep slopes as defined in Section 145-12 of the Village Code as shown on the Cut/Fill Concept Plan and the Topographical Site Map prepared by Walden Environmental Engineers, PLLC dated 4/14/2021.

This property is designated as Section 26 Block A Lot 289 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV7-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Miguel Taveras to install a pool cabana at 459 Cold Spring Road, Laurel Hollow, where the accessory building is not less than or equal to 25% of the building area of the principal building and it is not less than or equal to 1000 square feet in building area as required

by Section 145-5(A)(1)(c) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code.

The proposed accessory building is 61.76% of the building area of the principal building and has a building area of 3230 square feet.

This property is designated as Section 25 Block 48 Lot 3 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV8-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Charles Mulham to install a pergola at 10 Woodgreen Way, Laurel Hollow where the proposed accessory structure will not be set back at least 40 feet from every lot line not abutting a street as required by Section 145-5(B)(2) of the Laurel Hollow Village Code. Proposed rear yard setback for pergola=5.0’ feet.

This property is designated as Section 14 Block 25 Lot 22 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

ZV9-2021: The public hearing on the appeal and application of Kean Landscaping Inc. on behalf of Kandy Sullivan to install exterior beach access stairs and landings at 1392 Ridge Road, Laurel Hollow where: “Section 145-5(A.)(2) states that no building or structure shall hereafter be erected, altered or enlarged in the Residence District except on a lot which, for each principal building, together with its accessory buildings and structures, has a lot frontage on a street of at least 150’, except that where said frontage coincides with the circumference of a cul-desac at the extremity of a dead-end street, such

front lot line frontage shall be at least 50 feet.

The structure is proposed on a lot with no street frontage or cul-de-sac frontage.

“Section 145-5(E)(2) allows for permitted uses that include accessory buildings and structures for private and noncommercial purposes, subordinate and incidental to the single family dwelling. The structure is proposed on a lot that has no single family dwelling.

“Section 145-5(E)(3) allows for permitted uses that include uses customarily incidental and accessory to a single family dwelling, provided that they are located on the same lot and under the same ownership. The structure is proposed on a separate lot (under the same ownership) than the lot where the single family residence is located.

“An accessory building or structure having a building area of more than 500 square feet up to 1,000 square feet shall be set back at least 50 feet from every other lot line not abutting a street per Section 145-5(B)(2).

The proposed structure is set back 14.625’ and 20.083’ from the northern and southern side property lines, respectively.

This property is designated as Section 26 Block C Lot 2119 on the Land and Tax Map of Nassau County.

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BAYVILLE PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL VILLAGE ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Village Election for the Incorporated Village of Bayville, Nassau County, New York, will be held on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

The polling place for said election will be: Firehouse of Bayville Fire Co. No. 1, Inc., 258 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, New York 11709 Village Election District 1 Assembly District 13 Election District 4 Assembly District 13 Election District 5 Assembly District 13 Election District 1 Village Election District 2 Assembly District 15 Election District 4 Assembly District 15 Election District 5 Village Election District 3 Assembly District 15 Election District 6 Assembly District 15 Election District 7 The hours of opening and closing of the polls will be Noon and 9:00 PM respectively and that during such period of nine (9) consecutive hours the polls will be open for the purpose of electing the

following officer whose Petition of Nomination has been duly filed in the Office of the Village Clerk; Candidate is as follows: BEST FOR BAYVILLE Stephen Minicozzi Trustee for a remaining term of one (1) year to fill a vacancy 2 Tradewinds Drive, Bayville, NY 11709 Maria Alfano-Hardy Village Clerk Incorporated Village of Bayville May 28, 2021 126126

LEGAL NOTICE VILLA INCORPORADA DE BAYVILLE AVISO PÚBLICO ELECCIÓN ESPECIAL DE LA VILLA POR MEDIO DEL PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que el martes 15 de junio de 2021 se llevará a cabo una elección de la Villa Incorporada de Bayville, condado de Nassau, Nueva York.

El centro de votación para dicha elección será el siguiente: Firehouse of Bayville Fire Co. No. 1, Inc., 258 Bayville Avenue, Bayville, New York 11709 Elección de la Villa, Distrito 1 Distrito de asamblea 13 Distrito electoral 4 Distrito de asamblea 13 Distrito electoral 5 Distrito de asamblea 13 Distrito electoral 1 Elección de la Villa, Distrito 2 Distrito de asamblea 15 Distrito electoral 4 Distrito de asamblea 15 Distrito electoral 5 Elección de la Villa, Distrito 3 Distrito de asamblea 15 Distrito electoral 6 Distrito de asamblea 15 Distrito electoral 7 Los horarios de apertura y cierre de las urnas serán las 12:00 del mediodía y las 9:00 p. m. respectivamente y, durante dicho período de nueve (9) horas consecutivas, las urnas estarán abiertas con el objetivo de votar por el siguiente funcionario cuya solicitud de nominación ha sido debidamente presentada en la oficina de la Secretaría de la Villa.

El candidato es el siguiente: LO MEJOR PARA BAYVILLE Stephen Minicozzi Fideicomisario por un período restante de un (1) año para cubrir una vacante.

2 Tradewinds Drive, Bayville, NY 11709 Maria Alfano-Hardy Secretaria de la Villa Villa Incorporada de Bayville 28 de mayo de 2021 126127 LEGAL NOTICE The Board of Education of Locust Valley CSD intends to request an exemption for the 2021-2022 school year from the mandate establishing a breakfast program in each elementary school

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building. This exemption request is being made to the New York Department of Education. The Board of Education welcomes any comments or concerns from the public on this issue.

Please forward your comments to Susan Hammerschmidt, District Clerk, Locust Valley CSD, 22 Horse Hollow Road, Locust Valley NY 11560 126129 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF BAYVILLE COLLECTION OF TAXES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT I, Maria AlfanoHardy, A d m i n i s t r a t o r / Vi l l a g e Clerk-Treasurer of the Incorporated Village of Bayville, County of Nassau, State of New York have received the

tax roll and warrant of the Incorporated Village of Bayville for the collection of taxes therein levied, and that I designate the Bayville Village Hall, 34 School Street, Bayville, New York 11709 as the place where I will receive taxes from June 1, 2021 to and including October 29, 2021 from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, excepting Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays and that for said period of time taxes may be paid without additional charge, and that on all such taxes remaining unpaid after October 29, 2021 five percent (5%) shall be added for the month of November and an additional one percentum for each month until paid pursuant to Real Property Tax Law § 1432.

MARIA ALFANO-HARDY

VILLAGE CLERKTREASURER DATED: May 28, 2021 126125

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF LAUREL HOLLOW TREASURER’S NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, pursuant to § 1428 of the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York, I, the undersigned Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Laurel Hollow, have received the tax roll and warrant for the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2021 and will attend at the Village Hall, 1492 Laurel Hollow Road, in said Village from June 1, 2021 to August 2, 2021 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM excepting Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, and that for said period of time, taxes may be paid to me without penalty,

and that for all such taxes remaining unpaid after August 2, 2021, interest and penalties will be as prescribed by the Real Property Tax Law of the State of New York; five percent (5%) interest for the month of August, and for each month and fraction thereafter, an additional interest payment, which shall be computed at the maximum percentage rate permitted pursuant to the Real Property Tax Law, until said taxes and accrued interest are paid in full.

Dated:May 14, 2021 Elizabeth Kaye Clerk / Treasurer FOR PUBLICATION: MAY 21, 2021 &MAY 28, 2021 126025

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Warm sunshine will soon beam down on backyard grills roasting summer favorites, like hot dogs, burgers and sausages.

But in order to keep the summer barbecues fun, the county’s fire marshals are encouraging residents to practice some easy precautions. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael F. Uttaro and other fire officers, gathered at the Nassau County Public Safety Center in Westbury, which houses the Fire Marshal’s office on Friday to encourage residents to practice fire safety this summer.

“Fire marshals can personally attest to the fact that they’ve been responding to more fires this year than at the same time last year,” Curran said. “That’s why it’s so important to remind people as they get ready for summer, as capacities are loosening and vaccination rates are going up, to take a couple minutes to check your smoke alarm batteries.”

Nassau County is also offering free smoke alarms to anyone who is unable to buy one. All residents have to do is call the Fire Marshals Office at (516) 573-9900. The elderly can also receive assistance installing their smoke alarms.

“It is important to point out that cooking is the number one cause of home fires in this country,” Curran said. “Grill fires can quickly and easily spread to the rest of your house and things around it, so never leave your grill unattended. Never use a grill on your balcony or inside your house. When your grill is in use, it should be kept in an open place, away from anything that might catch on fire.”

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ASSISTANT CHIEF FIRE Marshal Theodore A. Horishny demonstrated how to check for leaks in a propane tank with soap water. fires in Nassau County, including the fire accelerated by a propone tank in East Meadow on May 6 and the deadly fire in Garden City on the same day that claimed the lives of 18-year-old Molly Madigan and her parents Joe and Gail.

“That fire [in Garden City,] we can tell you was an accidental fire caused by smoking,” Uttaro said. “There were two smoke detectors found, none of which were found to be operating. Witness accounts and everything put together concluded that it was not functioning. If it had been functioning, perhaps we would have had a better outcome.”

Smoke detectors have 10-year sealed batteries, Uttaro

said, meaning that the batteries do not have to be changed any longer. Residents should also check the alarms a couple times a year to make sure they are functioning correctly. The alarms are loud enough to wake occupants from sleep so they can leave during a fire.

“Smoke detectors need to be in every bedroom, or any place where sleeping may occur, the hallways or immediately outside the bedroom, and on every level of the house,” Uttaro said. “The best types of systems are the smoke detectors that are linked together. So, if the smoke detector in the basement go off, the smoke detector in the bedroom area is going off too.”

With that being said, Uttaro added, barbecues are the cause of the many local fires. “We’ve already been to several propane barbecue incidents,” he said.

Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Theodore A. Horishny led a demonstration on how to practice propane tank safety. The first step someone can take, he said, is spraying the top of a propane tank with soapy water. If the water begins bubbling, that could indicate that there is a leakage. The hose that connects the grill and the tank can also be checked for leaks with the soapy water. If the tank is still leaking after closing it, a resident should contact the fire department, Uttaro said.

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hursday is my birthday, and I must confess that I’m approaching it with mixed feelings. I’m not afraid of getting older, because there are only two choices. I’m extremely grateful for my beautiful family, and all the love and respect they give me throughout the year. But the state of the world around me is unsettling, and it’s hard to ignore if you care about the future of this planet.

Let me start with the good side. I get up each day feeling that I JERRY can reinvent myself and do KREMER something different, and that’s how I have lived my life. Thirty-plus years of public service have been very rewarding. Continuing my professional life is energizing. Being active in politics, and trying to make new laws from afar, is part of what keeps me motivated. But once I search the internet or turn the pages of the few newspapers still in print, things

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change dramatically.

We all know the political system is broken and the country is badly divided. What is more distressing is that there is no one person or group out there that is capable of fixing things, because the divisions are so deep. Let’s start with the U.S. Congress. There are 535 elected officials showing up each day at the Capitol, and many of them are happy to do nothing.

Politics has always been about power, but in my lifetime, the powerful have occasionally done some great things.

It’s one thing to do nothing, but on top of it, many of the players are just nasty. The meanness didn’t start in recent weeks. It dates back to the mid1990s, when Newt Gingrich became speaker of the House. He told his Republican colleagues that there could be no bipartisanship. He directed them not to sponsor legislation with any Democrats, and declared the Democratic Party the enemy. It took only a year or two before that same meanness trickled down into almost every legislative

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body in the country.

In my eyes, there are two Republican parties. Here on Long Island there are Republicans and Democrats who talk to each other, even if they can’t agree on everything. There are hundreds of local officials who show up at work each day and serve all the people without any distinction. I can name dozens of officials on the other side of the aisle whom I consider to be friends. They are pleasant and willing to talk about projects and programs. We can’t always agree on everything, but they are civil and gracious. At the highest level of government, however, life is a daily slugfest.

There are so many examples of government malpractice that it’s hard to pick the top one. The most current one is the attempt to create a bipartisan commission to investigate the January 6 insurrection, when hundreds of people stormed the U.S. Capitol and five people died in the process. Even Stevie Wonder could tell you that this was an attempt to overthrow the government

asking in the warmth of loved ones, but unable to ignore national madness.

and stop the certification of the 2020 election. Yet there are numerous Republicans, including many who were hiding under their desks, who are now in deliberate denial about the entire event.

We have gone through a horrible period of lockdowns and widespread death as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Every reputable medical voice urged us to take all necessary precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones. In the face of all of this national distress, the wearing of a simple mask became a political statement, and millions of people currently refuse to get a vaccination that could save their lives.

So as I celebrate my birthday, I will bask in the warmth of my loved ones and close friends, and pray for continued good health. But at the same time, I am unable to ignore the national madness that is engulfing this great country called the United States of America.

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.

What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?

emorial Day events will take on new urgency this year as a kind of collective antiinsurrection rally. Political stability fractured on Jan. 6 when a mob stormed the U.S. Capitol at the urging of former President Donald Trump.

As our friends on the other side of the pond said in a headline posted

by The Guardian, it was “ANARCHY IN THE USA.” That week, I wrote, “Even though I saw the mob storming the Capitol in real RANDI time, I still could KREISS not fully absorb the impact of what was happening. Trump followers were incited by the president of the United States to loot and destroy the Capitol building because, inside, a fully legitimate election was about to be formally signed and sealed.”

The subsequent sound and fury distorted the disturbing truth of that day: Americans went to D.C. to thwart the processes of an orderly transfer of power.

Our democracy stands, but it is wob-

bling. As divided as we are, when we gather in our communities on Memorial Day and honor a common past, I hope we can summon the best of ourselves. I hope we can agree that the Jan. 6 insurrection, the violent manifestation of our political division, was an anomaly and must never happen again.

All my life, in the weeks leading up to Memorial Day (and I am going back decades), we could hear the marching band from Hewlett High School, several blocks away, practicing for the parade. In those days we had both a patriotic and a personal interest.

One year our son, Jason, played clarinet in the Franklin Elementary School band.

We walked from our house to stand on Central Avenue in Woodmere and watch as the band halted at the Hewlett Veterans Memorial for a brief ceremony.

Jason did his bit, catching my eye from the corner of his as he marched by. Men and women who had fought in World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam gathered in their old uniforms to pay their respects.

We have always been a country divided, lurching forward in fits and starts toward common democratic values and

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respect for commonly held truths. But on Memorial Day it always seemed important to put our hands to our hearts and bless the memory of the servicemen and women who died fighting for this country. My wish is that we gather again this Memorial Day to honor them and remember what those battles were about: equal rights for all our citizens, freedom from authoritarianism, respect for the truth and the integrity of our voting system.

Memorial Day was established in 1868 by General John A. Logan, a Union general in the Civil War. He called for a nationwide day of remembrance on May 30. He urged people to decorate the graves of “comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion.” So our common holiday identified the confederacy as a rebellion.

Today, 153 years later, we are still riven by rebellion, civil and uncivil.

The January insurrection, a direct hit on the Capitol, made us seem closer than ever to losing the way of life and the kind of government we have fought to preserve. The threads of our Democracy are twisted and frayed; heaven

emember not only those who died, but what the battles were about.

help us if they break.

I plan to attend a Memorial Day event to honor our past and commit to our common future. Wherever you live, you can find a parade this year or a memorial ceremony. You can listen to the sounds of the marching bands and hear that as the soundtrack of our democracy.

Many of the bands and ceremonies were canceled last year because of Covid-19 restrictions. This Memorial Day we will also remember those lost to a pandemic that has wrung this country dry of tears. One loss does not supersede another. Grief abounds. It is the common language of mothers who lost sons in battle and children who lost parents to a pandemic.

Memorial Day is our moment to come together, to heal the wounds of Jan. 6, to heal the sadness of this year.

I asked what Memorial Day is about, if not memories, and I know it is about love of country, not just in one’s heart, but also as reason to participate. It is about getting up and out to the parade in your town, one foot in front of the other, to stand together and remember what it means to live in a free country and the need to defend that freedom, from threats here and abroad.

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

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he official start of the Atlantic Ocean hurricane season is June 1 — next Tuesday. From now through November, we must be prepared for a storm to come out of nowhere and wreak havoc across Long Island, as Tropical Storm Isaias proved last summer. It was a swift-moving tempest that slammed Nassau County with heavy winds, knocking down more than a thousand trees and 338 electric and phone lines, leaving tens of thousands of residents without power for days.

As denizens of an island that juts 118 miles into the Atlantic, we must hope for the best and be prepared for the worst.

Each year, the American Red Cross publishes a hurricane-preparedness checklist.

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■ Make sure you have a three-day supply of water — at least one gallon per day per person.

■ Be sure to have a three-day supply of food on hand.

■ Bring in anything from your yard that can be picked up by the wind, such as bicycles and lawn furniture.

■ Have a flashlight handy with extra batteries, and a battery-powered or handcrank radio.

■ Close windows, doors and hurricane shutters. If you don’t have shutters, board up windows and doors with plywood.

■ Check your first aid kit to ensure that it’s well supplied.

■ Turn the refrigerator and freezer to the coldest setting and keep them closed as much as possible so food will last longer if the power goes out.

■ Have a seven-day supply of medications and medical items (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses,

syringes, cane).

■ An extra set of car and house keys

■ Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.

■ Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes

■ Fill your vehicle’s gas tank.

■ Insect repellent and sunscreen

■ Gather copies of personal documents (medication lists and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to your home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies).

■ Camera for photos of damage

■ Create an evacuation plan with members of your household. Planning, and practicing, the plan will minimize confusion and fear during the storm.

■ Have cellphones and chargers on hand.

■ Create a family and emergency contact list.

■ Learn about your community’s hurricane response plan. Plan routes to local shelters, register family members with special medical needs and make plans for your pets to be cared for.

■ Evacuate if advised by authorities. Be careful to avoid flooded roads and washedout bridges.

■ Be certain to have baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers).

■ Check pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl).

■ Because standard homeowners insurance does not cover flooding, you should have a flood insurance plan. For more information on flood insurance, visit the National Flood Insurance Program website, www.FloodSmart.gov.

Vital items In your hurricane go bag, you should have: ■ A multi-purpose tool ■ Extra cash ■ Emergency blanket ■ Map(s) of the area ■ Tools and supplies for securing your home

LETTERS First, let’s fix the East River tunnels To the Editor: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s new $10 billion Penn Station Reconstruction Master Plan missed critical issues that are a high priority for commuters.

The project fails to add any

new track or platform capacity for Amtrak, NJ Transit, the Long Island Rail Road or future Metro North service. It does nothing to deal with periodic service disruptions because of storm and signal problems in the East River tunnels. These problems also occur between the tunnel portals and Harold interlockings west of the Woodside station.

The project does not resolve

■ Rain gear

After a storm ■ Continue listening to NOAA Weather Radio or the local news for the latest updates.

■ Stay alert for extended rainfall and subsequent flooding, even after the storm has passed.

■ If you evacuated, return home only when officials say it is safe.

■ Drive only if necessary, and again, avoid flooded roads and washed-out bridges.

■ Stay away from loose or dangling electric lines and report them to the power company.

■ Stay out of any building that has water around it.

■ Inspect your home for damage. Take pictures of any damage, both of the building and its contents, for insurance purposes.

■ Use flashlights, not candles, in the dark.

■ Avoid drinking or preparing food with tap water until you’re sure it’s not contaminated.

■ Check refrigerated food for spoilage. If in doubt, throw it out.

■ Wear protective clothing, and be cautious when cleaning up to avoid injury.

■ Watch pets closely, and keep them under your direct control.

■ Use the phone only for emergency calls.

If your community has experienced a hurricane, or any disaster, register on the American Red Cross Safe and Well website, www.RedCross.org/SafeandWell, to let your family and friends know about your welfare.

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OPINIONS

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o mask or not to mask? That is the question — not only mine, but just about everyone else’s, too.

The confusion about the necessity of masks came from the very government agency that is supposed to make sense of these things, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over a week ago, the CDC announced dramatic changes in the way we live these days: People fully vaccinated against Covid-19 do not need to wear masks or practice physical distancing in virJAMES tually any indoor setting.

BERNSTEIN or outdoor Gov. Andrew Cuomo picked up from there, saying that vaccinated New Yorkers need not mask up, indoors or out. “You are safe,” he intoned.

So it’s all over? Covid is gone? Not at all.

Remember, the CDC also points out that only about 119 million Americans — about one-third of the population — have been fully vaccinated. To reach herd immunity, the agency says, some 75 to 80 percent of Americans would need to be vaccinated.

So why the abrupt change in guidance?

That’s hard to say. But there have been two general reactions: confusion and disbelief.

“Frankly, I was shocked,” said Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician, a visiting professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health and a frequent CNN contributor.

Same here, Dr. Wen. I’m fully vaccinated, but how do I know if the person standing next to me on the supermarket line is? I see wait staff at some restaurants who are masked. At others, they are not. I walk outside and some people are wearing masks, others are not. Is this what the CDC wanted, or expected? I don’t think many of us did.

What happens on the beach this summer? Who’s going to wear a mask, or even socially distance, on the sand? And how about concerts, where young people mostly didn’t wear masks even when the CDC said they should? Same with theaters.

Sporting events, weddings, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, funerals and backyard barbecues.

The reality is, we were never very good when it came to pandemics. How could we be?

O

ur experts aren’t speaking with one voice, and we rely on them to get it right.

LETTERS approval of a specific implementation plan with Amtrak to fix critical East River tunnel damage from Superstorm Sandy in 2012.

Any new funding would be better spent reopening the old Hilton Passageway, also known as the Gimbels Corridor (the indoor connection from Penn Station to the Herald Square subway and PATH complex), along with long-overdue repairs to the Portal Bridge and the East River and Hudson River tunnels. Improvements supporting safety and reliability of service should come first.

LARRY PENNER Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office for 31 years.

Help stop puppy mills To the Editor: The State Senate recently passed a bill to end the sale of dogs, cats and rabbits in pet stores, and I applaud this progress.

Many people do not know the tragic origin story of the sweet puppy they bought from a local pet store.

The influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the most deadly flu outbreak in history, killing up to 50 million people worldwide, including around 675,000 in the U.S. Various state and local governments issued warnings, put out guidance and tried to see that people followed the rules. Many did. Schools were closed, no-spitting ordinances were enforced, and people were encouraged to use handkerchiefs or disposable tissues in public.

But, like today, many refused to go along. Some complained that the masks were uncomfortable, ineffective and bad for business.

Sound familiar? Even more familiar, some public officials were caught in public not wearing masks.

After World War I ended, the sense of patriotism that fueled people to take precautions faded rapidly. There were, like today, some dissenters who even formed an Anti-Mask League in San Francisco.

At the time, there was much discussion and debate about the quality of masks, just as there is today. Many masks then were made of gauze, and people didn’t like how they looked.

“To entice people to get them to wear them, [cities] were pretty lax in terms of what people could wear,” wrote J. Alex Navarro, assistant director of the Center

for the History of Medicine at the University of Michigan and one of the editors in chief of “The American Influenza Epidemic of 1918-1919: A Digital Encyclopedia.”

Just like today, fashion stepped in.

“Influenza Veils Set New Fashion: Seattle Women Wearing Fine Mesh With Chiffon Border to Ward Off Malady” was the headline of a story in the Seattle Daily Times in 1918. Historians say that these fashionable masks were not made of the best material and did not much help the cause.

To add to the deep feeling of unease among many, we read daily of the horror that the coronavirus has caused in India.

Brazil, parts of Europe and Mexico remain hard hit.

Are we opening up too quickly?

Right now, to me, anyway, our experts appear to be issuing guidelines that may be too early. They do not speak with one voice. And we are relying on them to get it right.

Eventually, they, and we, will get it right, and life will resume the way we remember it pre-pandemic. Until then, however, I will mask up. And I will continue to say what we have been saying to one another from the dark beginning: Stay well!

Jim Bernstein is editor of the Long Beach Herald. Comments about this column?

JBernstein@liherald.com.

FRAMEWORK by John O’Connell

The extent of cruelty involved in legal puppy mills is largely kept quiet to keep profits up and reputations clean. Even the U.S. Department of Agriculture (which regulates commercial animal breeders) removed hundreds of online inspection reports beginning in 2017, so there is even less oversight of commercial breeding facilities.

Conditions at puppy mills can be dire: cramped and rusty cages, extreme hot and cold temperatures, injured animals with no socialization, fleas and filth on young animals. There can be great cruelty with little oversight. Commercial breeders can prioritize profit at the cost of the well-being of their animals, and it’s perfectly legal. They can even keep their federal licenses after numerous repeat violations.

New Yorkers should make their disapproval of puppy mills clear by asking State Assembly members to support the New York Puppy Mill Pipeline Bill (A.4283) to stop puppy mills from profiting off New York consumers.

To my own Assembly member, Michaelle Solages, I say this: Please help get this bill to the governor’s desk. New York pet stores should not be buying into an industry that profits from cruelty.

MARINA TIEDEMANN Malverne

Taking wing — Bayville

CORRECTION Re: “OBEN School Budget Gets a Thumbs Up,” it incorrectly stated that Trustee Todd Cronin’s seat was open and that he would not be running for reelec-

tion. John McEvoy’s seat and a seat vacated last summer by Dr. Aliex Ross were up for election. Cronin will continue his term on the Board of Education.

OYSTER BAY HERALD — May 28, 2021

I still plan to mask up

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