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Worry grows over 7-Eleven driveway added that there is a second driveway at the 7-Eleven, which leads to Austin Boulevard and A much-debated proposal for would not cause as many proba 7-Eleven driveway that Island lems. Park residents defeated in 2019 In January 2019, the Board of may not be banished after all. Zoning Appeals voted against Town of Hempstead officials the curb cut after more than a are nearing a deal with owners dozen residents expressed conof a 7-Eleven that is cern. The Nassau built but yet to County De par t open, at 4535 Ausment of Public tin Blvd., to permit Works had initially a curb cut that approved the site could, residents plan and the drivecontend, snarl trafway, but after resific and exacerbate dents complained, safety issues on county of ficials what they say is a wrote a letter to the dangerous road. Town of HempThe driveway, stead Building which would direct Department. That cars onto the heaviled to a hearing of ly trafficked Calithe Board of Zonfornia Place South, ing Appeals, which could increase trafruled against the fic from California PaTTi aMBRoSia curb cut. Place South onto T h e 7 - E l eve n Island Park resident Austin Boulevard, owners sued the because one of the town and county in driveways of a Starbucks at 4507 appellate court in Brooklyn, Austin Blvd. is across from the arguing that the time limit for planned 7-Eleven driveway. bringing the case to the Board of “It’s not someone saying they Zoning Appeals had lapsed. With don’t want a 7-Eleven,” resident the case pending, Town Attorney Patti Ambrosia said. “They’re Charles Kovit said that Hempsaying this driveway is dangerous for this community.” She Continued on page 3

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oCEaNSidE HigH SCHool varsity dance team members expressed disappointment about the postponement of school sports in Nassau County.

O’side fall sports postponed By BRiaNa BoNfiglio and ToNy BElliSSiMo bbonfiglio@liherald.com

Oceanside High School students will have to wait until January 2021 to play school sports, after a committee of Nassau County school superintendents voted unanimously on Aug. 26 to postpone the fall season. The decision was met with disappointment from studentathletes in Oceanside, including varsity dance team mem-

bers Emme Ortiz, Felice Bloom and Erin Sulivan. “It’s upsetting to know that we don’t have that to look forward to,” Ortiz, a junior, said, “and we really hope that it can change.” Ortiz noted that she has resumed dance classes with safety precautions outside of school, at Dance Innovations in Oceanside, so she believes it can be done safely at school, too. “A lot of students get really motivated when they have their sports and their commit-

ments,” she said. “It’s such a special thing to be a part of, and it’s really important for the school’s morale and for the students.” At an emergency meeting on Aug. 26, seven superintendents voted to postpone all high school sports until Jan. 4, making Nassau the first of the state’s 11 sections to move its fall season. “I believe other sections will follow and pull the plug, but I can’t speak for anyone Continued on page 3

t’s not someone saying they don’t want a 7-Eleven. They’re saying this driveway is dangerous for this community.

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Residents raise 7-Eleven safety, traffic concerns

iSland park reSidentS said they are worried about a proposed 7-Eleven driveway, fenced off at left, which would direct cars onto the heavily trafficked California Place South. Town officials are negotiating the driveway with 7-Eleven owners amid a lawsuit.

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Continued from front page stead officials are negotiating a possible modified driveway, which would include a steel locking gate on a timer that would prohibit access to the driveway during peak traffic hours. They are doing so, Kovit said, so they don’t risk losing the court case and having to permit full access to the driveway at all times. “We’re trying to negotiate the best settlement that we can,” Kovit said. “The steel gate would be in control of the Nassau County police and fire departments and pre-programmed to be down during the key hours and up during the hours when there is less traffic.” Residents said, though, that they fear even the steel gate would not be enough to address their concerns. “It’s not fair to the homeowners,” said Ann D’Amaro, who is a past president of the Island Park Civic Association, noting that residents are already concerned about traffic. “I’ve been living here for 30 years. It’s not a pleasant experience when you can’t get into the driveway of your house all day, every day.” In 2019, County Legislator Denise Ford, a Republican from Long Beach, said the county’s traffic and engineering department determined the driveway should not be installed, but reached that conclusion after building permits were already issued. Ford added she was against the driveway. “My concern is somebody could get stuck on Austin Boulevard and possibly get hit by northbound cars because of traffic being backed up from the driveway,” she said at the time. “I don’t think that this is a good plan, and I agree with my traffic engineers who indicated that

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the curb cut should be removed.” When the 7-Eleven opens, it will join many others in the area. There are four 7-Elevens within a three-mile stretch of road from Oceanside to Long Beach, and there is a fifth nearby on Lawson Boulevard. The Austin Boulevard site in Island Park will be the sixth, and the five current locations are on Atlantic Avenue, Lawson Boulevard, Long Beach Road, Austin Boulevard and Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach. The newest store is being built on a lot that has been vacant for more than 15

years. The county and 7-Eleven representatives completed traffic studies about three years ago, and determined that there would be no issues with the driveway, but residents have long argued differently. Ambrosia said the road is already “a nightmare” for motorists and pedestrians alike. “Starbucks already has ongoing traffic, and if you’re going to put these two driveways right across from each other, we’re never getting out of that block,” she said. “Cars are going to be backed up onto Austin Boulevard, and

more accidents are going to happen.” She added that a driver recently crashed into a pole there, and a pedestrian was hit while crossing the street. The area is also a major thoroughfare, with motorists using Austin Boulevard and California Place to get to Long Beach, the Village of Island Park and Harbor Isle, and to reach the nearby Long Island Rail Road station. “It’s a daily chore for me to get out of my block with Starbucks,” Ambrosia said. “I can’t imagine what it will be like with that driveway at 7-Eleven.”

O’siders lament postponement of sports Continued from front page else,” said Section VIII Executive Director of Athletics Pat Pizzarelli. “We felt strong enough to make this decision now. We took the cautious route, but we believe it’s in everyone’s best interests. There are too many unknowns. “It’s just not time to allow kids to play sports,” he continued. “And my first and foremost concern is the safety of our student-athletes.” The postponement was made two days after Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued guidance permitting lower-risk high school fall sports — soccer, tennis, swimming, field hockey and cross-country — to begin practicing and playing on Sept. 21, while noting that football and volleyball could begin practicing but not playing. “It was never a consideration to try playing even the lower-risk sports,” Pizzarelli said. “Transportation is a big issue. There are a lot of issues.” The next day, the Section VIII Superintendents Board issued a statement that the decision would be reconsidered, but the panel made no promises about whether a season would be played in the fall. “Section VIII is committed to reassess its

position prior to the governor’s starting for the safety of our students and staff.” Meanwhile, Board of Education Presidate of Sept. 21,” they wrote. “As always, we will act in what we believe to be in the dent Mary McGrath-Mulhern said the postponement could affect best interest of the health senior athletes applying for and safety of all those in our college scholarships. “Our charge.” kids would be at a disadvanThen, on Friday, studenttage,” she said. athletes and parents from Harrington noted that across the county protested schools would have needed the postponement of sports more guidance from the at the Nassau BOCES state to hold sports in the Administrative Center in fall. “The requirements of Garden City, where the decithe school districts in order sion was made. A group of to be granted permission to Oceanside parents and stuopen our doors to kids were dents were also set to protest emme ortiz just not congruent with [the at Oceanside High School on state’s] decision,” she said, Monday at 6 p.m., after the Member, Oceanside noting that schools will be Herald went to press. dance team required to keep students 12 The decision took the feet apart during phys. ed. Oceanside Board of Education by surprise before it convened for its classes. The plan, Pizzarelli said, is to fit all Aug. 26 meeting, which was held at the School No. 6 auditorium and live- three sports seasons in between January streamed. Superintendent of Schools Dr. and June, when, school officials hope, the Phyllis Harrington expressed her support threat of Covid-19 will have decreased. He for postponing sports, saying, “I under- said that Section VIII would create its stand the disappointment, but I am confi- own contingency model and aim to limit dent that the decision was the right one season overlaps to one week at the most.

ports are ‘really important for the school’s morale and the students.’

“We’ll look to get started Jan. 4 with the traditional winter sports, including basketball and wrestling,” Pizzarelli said. Each sports season will be condensed, running nine weeks. The fall sports will be played in the second season, and spring sports will be third, as usual. The 2020 spring season ended on March 16, after one week of practice, as the coronavirus deepened. After Section VIII officials said they would reconsider the decision, Harrington issued a statement recognizing the value of school sports as “an integral part of our school community.” “At the same time, we are all entering a new school year filled with uncertainties,” she continued. “We believe we are prepared to welcome our students into an environment that complies with the myriad of mandates and guidelines designed to protect the health and safety of our students and staff as they return to our schools . . . As always, the health and safety of all those in our charge is of utmost importance.” Andrew Garcia contributed to this story.

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Are you overwhelmed by clutter and disorganization, or are you already organized but want to take it to the “next level?” Either way, you’re in the right place! Go beyond the tidying effects of Marie Kondo and other professional organizers. Discover not only the best ways to declutter and organize, but also how to create a positive growth mindset that will keep you motivated and solution focused. Learn to plan for obstacles and stay resilient throughout the organizing process, all while moving through it with self-compassion and a newfound vision of what’s possible. Included in this easy-to-read handbook are sections that discuss pertinent topics such as: ■ Setting manageable goals, ■ sorting through your belongings, ■ creating associations, Courtesy Town of Hempstead

A salute to service Island Park resident Baldeon Salas, center, recently returned from deployment in the U.S. Army. Salas, a member of the Island Park Fire Department, was presented with a Town of Hempstead flag from Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, left, and Town Supervisor Don Clavin.

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■ managing your space, ■ finishing tasks, ■ defining different types of clutter and more! Using eight simple but powerful principles coupled with the science of positive psychology, the authors, founders of Organize Me! of N.Y., LLC, a New Yorkbased organization consulting company, help you to declutter and organize effectively. With an empowering and non-judgmental approach, they demonstrate how organization — and disorganization — impacts our home, relationships, quality of life and overall wellbeing. With this guide, you will discover how each principle saves you time, money, space and energy, giving you more to spend on family and activities you love. There are many reasons why people become disorganized and have cluttered spaces; however, none of them have to stop you from getting your home, your office or any other aspect of your life sorted out and headed back in the right direction. With these newfound skills, you’ll be empowered to go “beyond tidy” to create a home and life you love!

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Rice proposes bill to combat impaired driving If signed into law, bill would establish annual $5M federal grant program U.S. Reps. Kathleen Rice, a Democrat from Garden City, and T roy Balderson, a Republican from Ohio, i n t ro d u c e d t h e b i p a r t i s a n D r u g Impaired Driving Education Act of 2020, which would establish an annual $5 million federal grant program for states to educate the public on the dangers of drug-impaired driving. The latest available data from 2018 indicates that impaired driving was a factor in roughly 11,000 traffic deaths nationwide, all of which were preventable, the Congress members said. Rice, who has fought drunken driving since her days as Nassau County’s district attor ney, introduced three pieces of legislation in 2019 to help end impaired driving. “Despite common misconceptions, drug-impaired driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol, and that’s why this bill to expand public education and awareness is so important,” Rice said. “I’ve been working on these issues for my entire career, and I have seen the immense pain and tragedy that they can cause far too many times. I thank Re presentative Balderson and the many advocacy groups who are supporting this legislation. We must keep working together until we can end i m p a i re d a n d d i s t r a c t e d d r iv i n g once and for all.” “When someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, entire communities are put at risk,” Balderson said. “Sadly, this is a fact we know

“Too many Americans do not realall too well in the state of Ohio, where the opioid epidemic runs rampant. ize that driving under the influence of cannabis or prescripThis legislation takes critition medication impairs cal ste ps to educate our their ability to operate a communities about the vehicle safely, so efforts to risks associated with drugbolster information, educaimpaired driving, includtion and enforcement is ing those driving under the something we can all celeinfluence of opioids and brate,” said Michelle Kormarijuana.” smo, president and CEO of The Drug-Impaired Wine and Spirits WholesalDriving Education Act has ers of America. “WSWA been endorsed by Responremains steadfast in fightsibility.org, Wine & Spirits ing impaired driving in all Wholesalers of America, forms and commends Reps. the National Safety CounR i c e a n d B a l d e r s o n fo r cil, the National Organizatheir leadership and comtion for the Reform of Marmitment to the public on i j u a n a L aw s a n d t h e the health and safety of all National District AttorAmericans.” neys Association. “Impairment is a persisD a r r i n G ro n d e l , v i c e tent roadway safety issue, president of traffic safety and we know drugand government relations impaired driving is a growfor Responsibility.org, said, ing concer n,” said Lor“In Washington state, 44 raine Mar tin, president percent of drivers involved and CEO of the National in fatal crashes between Safety Council. “We need 2008 to 2016 tested positive public awareness and outfor two or more substancrage to move the needle to es, with alcohol and tetralives, and this bill hyd ro c a n n ab i n o l ( T H C ) KathLeen RiCe save [ wo u l d p r ov i d e ] i n i t i a l being the most common funding to this end. We combination. This legisla- U.S. representative appreciate Congresswomtion is a giant step forward an Rice’s ongoing leaderin helping the public to u n d e r s t a n d t h e d a n g e r s d r u g - ship and relentless commitment to impaired driving and multi-substance this important issue.” “Keeping our communities safe and impaired driving pose on our roadreducing fatalities on our nation’s ways.”

espite common misconceptions, drug-impaired driving is just as dangerous as driving under the influence of alcohol.

Nassau sees lowest infection rate since March Thursday, Aug. 27, marked the highest number of Covid-19 tests conducted in Nassau County since the beginning of the pandemic, with 9,814 test results reported by the New York State Department of Health, and 0.5 percent of tests were positive for the coronavirus. “Robust testing is key to successfully navigating the challenges we are set to face this fall,” County Executive Laura Curran said. “Nassau is still waiting for the federal Lauran government to provide the emergency aid required to prevent further economic catastrophe and gutting of essential services – including continued robust Covid-19 testing. I want to thank Governor Cuomo for

his leadership, including making sure New York continues to ramp up Covid-19 testing instead of slowing it down. We need more testing with quicker results – not less testing altogether. Nassau has the line on the coronavirus, with a 1 percent positivity rate, throughout the summer. “But,” Curran said, “September will be a new challenge. None of this is easy, but we have no choice bu t t o re m a i n v i g i l a n t against a virus that has Curran claimed the lives of 2,197 residents and now more than 180,000 fellow Americans. Let’s keep doing what has saved countless lives and allowed Long Island to reopen safely: wearing a mask and social distancing.”

roads remains a top priority for prosecutors throughout the country,” said Nancy Parr, NDAA president and the commonwealth’s attorney for the City of Chesapeake, VA. “NDAA supports and endorses the Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act of 2020, which [would] provide vital federal funding to state and local governments, nonprofits, and law enforcement agencies to educate the public on the dangers of impaired driving and protect our citizens across the nation.” “With the majority of U.S. states now regulating marijuana sales for either medical purposes or for adult use, it’s important that traffic safety laws and practices comport with this new reality,” said Paul Ar mentano, NORML deputy director. “Both lawmakers and the general public can benefit from evidence-based messaging and strate gies reinforcing and strengthening responsible behavior.” Congress previously funded efforts to train authorities to better detect and deter dr ug-impaired driving, but there remains a need for public education and awareness of this g rowing problem, according to Rice. The new federal grant program established by the Drug-Impaired Driving Education Act would provide funding to states to address this specific need. The legislation is yet to be voted on by the House of Representatives, and must be approved by both the House and Senate and signed by the president to become law.

Town teams with Northwell on testing The Town of Hempstead and Northwell Health are launching three Covid19 mobile testing locations. The initiative, town and Northwell officials said, will provide increased testing to highrisk and minority communities within the town, which have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. Each week, three to four testing sites will be available, free of charge, at different locations throughout the town. The testing facilities will be open Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. To find the nearest testing location, residents are asked to call (516) 821-2500. Town Supervisor Donald Clavin thanked U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer for helping to secure the federal funding needed for the testing sites. “This collaboration with Northwell Health is

one that the town is extremely proud of and will continue our region’s ability to keep driving the numbers of Covid19 cases down to the lowest we’ve seen since the start of the pandemic,” Clavin said. “We’re proud to partner with the Town of Hempstead to provide antibody and diagnostic Covid-19 testing and share prevention information at 16 sites within Hempstead town,” said Dr. Debbie Salas-Lopez, senior vice president of community and population health at Northwell Health. “Education and testing are the keys to fostering healthy communities and limiting the spread of Covid-19.” Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are encouraged by calling 8212500. For more information, visit hempsteadny.gov/.

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Nassau Coliseum has a new leaseholder after its former tenant Onexim Sports and Entertainment defaulted on payments and handed control of the arena and the Nassau Hub development to its lender, the U.S. Immigration Fund. C o u n t y E x e c u t ive L a u r a C u r r a n announced last week that the U.S. Immigration Fund, which is running the Coliseum under the name Nassau Live, is ready to reopen the Coliseum once Gov. Andrew Cuomo permits the resumption of large sporting and entertainment events. The deal reached between the two parties recovers $2.2 million in overdue rent owed to Nassau County by Onexim, which ran the Coliseum under the name Nassau Events Center. “This deal follows rigorous negotiations and fulfills my main objectives — forging a path forward for sustained Coliseum operations and keeping us on track to redevelop the Nassau Hub,” Curran said. “We are pleased to have ensured a swift transfer of the lease to a new tenant eager to resume Coliseum operations and partner with us on Hub redevelopment.” Roughly a month ago, Onexim first announced that it was searching for a new party to take control of the Coliseum and would keep the Uniondale arena shuttered until then. According to a statement provided by Onexim, the Coliseum saw a “devastating effect”

from the loss of revenue usually acquired from New York Islanders hockey games, in addition to canceling all planned concerts and events. USIF is based out of a Jupiter, Florida and run by Nick Mastroianni II. Although not directly tied to the U.S. government, USIF created a $100 million loan for the Coliseum renovation soliciting 200 Chinese investors through a federal program that grants visas in turn for job-creating projects. Bruce Ratner, owner of Forest City Ratner, sold the Coliseum lease to Onexim in 2015 and developed the financing program. Mastroianni then secured the loan under another company called Nassau Coliseum Funding 100. Following the lease transfer, the county granted USIF a 60-day grace period, in which it must create and present a plan for sustained Coliseum operations. During that time, the county will not issue a notice of default if the rent is not paid. The Nassau County Legislator unanimously approved the transfer of the lease to USIF, with support from the Town of Hempstead and the Hub Community Benefits Advisory Committee. However, the legislator is pending approval of the substitution of Nassau Live as a partner with RXR Realty on the development of the 72 acres surrounding the Coliseum, known as the Nassau Hub. The lease transfer also means the return of the New York Islanders and the Long Island Nets to the Coliseum in their 2020-21 seasons. The Islanders will continue to compete at the Coliseum until October 2021, when their new home in Belmont is set to open.

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By BRIAN STIEGLITZ

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ONExIm SpORTS ANd Entertainment is handing over control of Nassau Coliseum and the Nassau Hub development to its lender, the U.S. Immigration Fund. Above is a rendering of what the completed Nassau Hub would look like.

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Councilman represents at GOP convention were there.” President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence spoke with the delegates on the mornTown of Hempstead Councilman Bruce Blake- ing of Aug. 24. “Vice President Pence came to thank man, a Republican covering the 3rd District, got to us for our vote and thank us for coming down,” be a part of what he described as the most unusual Blakeman said. “Around 11 a.m., President Trump convention he has ever attended. came down to speak in an informal disHe was one of six New York state delcussion on his accomplishments and his egates at the 2020 Republican National vision for the next four years. EveryConvention, which took place in Charbody was energized by that, and the fact lotte, N.C., and the White House from that he detoured his plans to thank the Aug. 24 to 27. Originally there were to be delegates in Charlotte was a very nice 94 state delegates, but the number was thing.” pared down to six because of the coroThe convention moved to Washingnavirus pandemic. ton, D.C. on Aug. 27 as Trump concluded “There are two types of ways to the festivities with a speech on the become a delegate: You can run for it in White House’s South Lawn, which your congressional district, and then Blakeman attended. “The crowd was there are a number of delegates the energized and excited and were moved state chairman can appoint,” Blakeman by the stories we heard from some of said. “I was one of the elected delegates the speakers,” Blakeman said. “I from the state’s 4th Congressional Disthought the president was really good in trict. When it was restricted from 94 to his speech, and he touched on everysix, I lobbied to [Nassau County Repubthing he needed to.” lican Chairman] Joe Cairo that I wanted Coming out of the convention, Blaketo go, and the squeaky wheel wound up man said he is “cautiously optimistic” BRucE getting the oil.” about the presidential election. “I feel New York GOP Chairman Nick Lang- BlAkEMAn that a successful candidate always has worthy said he was pleased to have run as if they were 10 points behind Town of Hempstead to Blakeman as a state delegate. “Although so we can’t take anything for granted,” I wish we could’ve been celebrating the councilman he said. “There has been movement in president’s nomination with all of our the past two weeks for the president in 94 delegates, I was proud to have Counswing states, and I feel good about the cilman Blakeman as one of the six state delegates,” numbers moving in the right direction for him.” Langworthy said. When looking back on the convention, Blakeman The process for the delegates to enter the conven- said he would remember the relationships he tion began a week before the pandemic, when Blake- formed with fellow delegates from across the counman said he was sent daily health questionnaires try. “We spent our time talking about what life was and a Covid-19 test. “I got to Charlotte on Sunday like in our own communities and the election,” he night, [Aug. 23], and it was pretty closed down,” he said. “The convention was very different but great. said. “Everything was consolidated around the con- The fact that it was historic because it was so vention center, as the Westin Hotel was like an restricted made it special for me to be one of about armed camp since the president and vice president 350 delegates there.”

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he fact that it was historic because it was so restricted made it special for me to be one of about 350 delegates there.

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Over four days, elected officials and delegates from around the country attended the Democratic National Convention — including Nassau County Executive Laura Curran — but this time, virtually. Many people streamed footage of the convention, which took place Aug. 17 through 20. Joe Biden accepted the Democratic Party’s nomination for president, and Kamala Harris, for vice president. “I think it would’ve been a lot more fun to do it the oldfashioned way, in a convention center with balloons and the crazy hats and everything,” Curran, of Baldwin, said. “It would’ve been a good experience; however, like everything else these days, we’re doing things a bit differently, so we did it over Zoom, virtually.” It was the county executive’s first time attending the convention as a delegate. She had attended in 1992, before she was involved in politics and government, when Bill Clinton accepted the party’s nomination for president. Curran said she attended some Zoom meetings throughout the four days in addition to delegate meetings, and watched parts of the convention via YouTube like other viewers. “There were some meetings that I would go to, organized by the State Democratic Committee,” she explained, adding that she and other delegates voted by filling out a form and e-mailing it in. “So it was easy in

that I didn’t have to go anywhere or really take time off. That was one plus.” It’s a strange election this year, Curran said, between Covid-19 changing the rules and the uncertainties around voting. “I would just encourage anyone who’s listening that no matter who you’re voting for — I’m not going to tell you who to vote for — just make sure that you don’t get turned off by the differences in this election and get out and vote, whether it’s absentee ballot or however you’re doing it,” she said, adding that it’s “so important for everyone to make their voices heard.” “Being able to participate in the convention, even remotely, really reminded me of that,” Curran continued, “how important it is to vote, because that’s the thing that keeps our democracy alive. It’s the thing that keeps elected officials accountable to the people.” She also urged voters to cast their votes in local races as well. “It’s so important that we participate in this democracy because in the course of human history, it is a rare and beautiful thing, and we should not take it for granted,” Curran said, noting that voting helps hold policymakers accountable. “The best and easiest way to do that is to vote.” “Whatever is going on in the world, whether we can be there in person or not, democracy is still happening,” she said. “It’s just happening in a new way. Democracy persists.”

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VoLuNTEERS fRom ISLANd Harvest and the Long Island Muslim Society, in East Meadow, handed out boxes of food to roughly 150 local families during a joint food distribution event at the mosque.

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Island Harvest holds community event with Long Island Muslim Society beginning March 9, Shubin Dresner said. It was receiving fewer donations than usual, and stores had less food on the Volunteers spent a sunny afternoon at shelves, but there was also a greater need the Long Island Muslim Society in East for its services. “So it was very difficult at Meadow last month, as Island Harvest first,” she added. and State Sen. Kevin Thomas, a Democrat So Island Harvest changed its model by from Levittown, joined the using its funds to purchase mosque in handing out food and create emergency boxes of food to roughly 150 meal boxes like the ones it local families. delivered last Saturday. Each family was given Each box has enough food to two boxes of non-perishable feed a family of four for four items and packages of meat days and, so far, the food and cheese — enough food bank has assembled roughly to last four days. Also on 75,000 boxes. hand were representatives Island Harvest has also of the U.S. Census Bureau to called roughly 12,000 resiensure that residents are dents to help them sign up counted in this year’s cenfor benefits from the Supplesus. mental Nutritional AssisRahat Hossain, an LIMS tance Program. The number board member, said that of Nassau County residents Thomas had reached out to s e e k i n g s u ch b e n e f i t s RANdI ShuBIN the mosque with the idea of climbed steadily during the holding the food drive. dRESNER pandemic, with 3,786 applyRandi Shubin Dresner, the ing in April — more than President and CEO, president and chief executripling the 1,095 who tive officer of Island Har- Island Harvest applied in April 2019. vest, lives in East Meadow, “We’ve done distribuand said she was thrilled to join the tions helping anywhere from 150 people to mosque to help their neighbors. the 4,000 people we helped at Nassau ColiA number of congregants and their seum,” Shubin Dresner said, referring to loved ones are immigrants, Hossain said, an event the food bank hosted jointly with explaining that immigrant families in Nassau County on July 2. Deemed Nasneed of assistance may not always know sau’s largest food distribution event, where to find it because of factors like according to County Executive Laura language barriers and the dietary restric- Curran, it was made possible by a $1 miltions of their religion. “They might just lion county investment in local food be shy about seeking resources, too,” she banks. said. “This is what we do to help them.” In addition to assistance from the The event was one of many communi- county, Island Harvest has also received ty food distributions that Island Harvest funding from federal and state programs has offered throughout the coronavirus like the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s pandemic, which forced the food bank to Commodity Supplemental Food Program, “completely transform” its operations which provides low-income seniors with

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e’ve done distributions helping anywhere from 150 people to the 4,000 people we helped at Nassau Coliseum.

EAch fAmILy wAS given two boxes of non-perishable items and packages of meat and cheese — enough food to last four days. 32 pounds of food each month for three years. In another USDA program, dubbed the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, Island Harvest partnered with dairy farmers who lost school districts as customers this spring, and had to dump all the milk they collected. “We never stopped working,” Shubin Dresner said. “Up until a month ago, our staff was coming in five to seven days a week. We’re just catching our breath now.” The number of staffers at the food bank increased to 80, in contrast to the 47 who were working before the pandemic. Many philanthropic agencies, including Island Harvest, began the pandemic by losing volunteers who had their own personal and financial struggles, Shubin Dresner said. But Island Harvest, she

said, gained volunteers, and finished July with some 1,300. “To see people lining up for food at these distributions is always difficult,” she said. Before the start of each event, there is an orientation during which she tells the volunteers that they may see a lot of people whom they wouldn’t expect to see seeking help. They may pull up in expensive cars and look wealthy, Shubin Dresner explained, but they may have lost their jobs or had to close their businesses. “This is a no-judgment zone,” she said. “We treat them all with the same respect, greet them the same way and thank them for coming.” She said she hoped to continue some of the food bank’s recent efforts beyond the pandemic, hosting more community distribution events, doing more fieldwork and donating more boxes of food.

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Local elected and mail carrier officials gathered at the Freeport Post Office today to demand full funding and protection of the United States Postal Service as President Donald Trump continues to propose the privatization of the USPS. U.S. Congresswoman Kathleen Rice led the news conference as she backed proposed legislation sponsored by fellow Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney to provide $25 billion of funding to USPS, as well as repealing the changes brought forth by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and resetting the USPS to how it operated before the pandemic. Peter Furgiuel, president of the Long Island Postal Workers Union, said that even before DeJoy had taken office on June 13, post offices across the country were having mail sorting and distribution machines removed. Workers were also no longer allowed to work overtime. Furgiuel said the changes brought forth by DeJoy have severely impacted the reliability of USPS. “It used to be that when you sent something out on Tuesday, 98 percent of the time, it would get where it needed to go by Wednesday,” Furgiuel said. “Now we ran one of our tests, and the letter I mailed to myself from Rocky Point on Friday didn’t get to my home at Babylon until Thursday. It took six whole days,

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depend on the service for their medication and pension checks. Barton criticized DeJoy and Trump’s actions against the USPS, and said he was troubled by any attempt to undermine a service that had gone above and beyond for all residents during the pan-

demic. He added that during the pandemic, 82 postal workers had gotten Covid-19, with one employee dying from it. “We’ve worked everyday to deliver checks, medicine and important documents for the American people.” Barton said. “It’s important that the USPS get the funding it deserves, not get privatized.” H. Scottie Coads, state civic engagement chair of the NAACP, found the idea of privatizing the USPS concerning. Coads feared that the privatization of the USPS would lead to voter suppression among communities of color, who would depend on voting through the mail this election year amid the pandemic. Rice called the actions against the post office “cowardly,” and fueled by nothing more than a desire to limit voting as most voters would chose to vote through the mail rather than at polling places. “By slowing down the mail, [Trump] is saying that he wants everyone who is susceptible and vulnerable to Covid-19, our elderly, to get out into crowded spaces to vote,” Rice said. It’s outrageous and un-American to demand that of people during a pandemic.” Congress will reconvene for the next two weeks to hear testimony from DeJoy, as well as vote on the proposed legislation to fund the USPS and remove all the changes DeJoy put in place.

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he Covid-19 health crisis has brought about many changes to daily life, and kids know that things are different. Like adults, kids and teens experience stress too. While small amounts of stress are a normal part of life, some young people may have worrisome responses to disrupted routines, social distancing, event cancellations, missed milestones, and especially the affect of the pandemic on schooling. Reacting negatively to current events, school stress or other common stressors can lead to decreased academic performance, social isolation and even declines in mental health. Parents, family members and mentors are often the first to recognize signs of stress in children and help them learn coping skills to navigate challenging times. Signs and symptoms Kids and teens may show physical, emotional and/ or behavioral signs of stress. These signs are relatively consistent throughout children of all ages; however, some indicators are less obvious than others. Pay special attention to any sudden shifts in behavior or unusual complaints your child brings up to you.

Physical indicators include: √ Headaches √ Upset stomach √ Chest pain √ Heart palpitations or increased heart rate √ Insomnia √ Nightmares √ Bedwetting √ Decreased appetite, comfort-eating, or bingeing √ Pretending to be sick to avoid activities Emotional indicators can include: √ Anxiety √ Mood swings √ Restlessness √ Clinginess √ New or recurring fears √ Increased crying, anger, stubbornness, or aggression √ Decreased concentration or motivation √ Emotional overreactions to minor incidents √ Regressing toward comforting behaviors from early childhood (i.e. thumb-sucking, nail-biting, sleeping with a stuffed animal) √ Social isolation, withdrawal, or unwillingness to participate in formerly enjoyed activities

What affects children and teens If you notice any of the physical, behavioral or emotional symptoms of stress, take a minute to consider what may be causing these reactions. Stress in children is commonly caused by significant life changes, both positive, like starting a new grade, and negative, like family turmoil or classroom bullying. Remember that all kids are unique in what they find stressful. Younger children, preteens and teens react differently to triggers in their environment. So, an incident causing stress to an 8-year-old boy may not trouble his 15-year-old sister. Potential stressors for kids of all ages: √ Conflict with friends, bullying, and peer pressure √ Changing schools √ Struggling in school (i.e. curriculum, grades, homework, socializing) √ Balancing responsibilities (i.e. school and extracurricular activities) √ Disappointing their parents √ Parental divorce or separation √ Financial difficulties within the family √ Unsafe or precarious living situation Potential stressors for children: √ New experiences and places √ Being away from home √ Performing in front of others (i.e. sports, speeches, recitals) √ Perceived dangers (i.e. kidnapping, fires, burglars, natural disasters, the dark) Potential stressors for preteens and teens: √ Going through puberty and bodily changes √ Poor self-esteem and negative thoughts about themselves √ Fear of the future (i.e. going off to college, getting a job) √ Cyberbullying √ Romantic relationships and dating √ Pressure to try drugs and alcohol with friends Strategies to alleviate childhood stress Ensure that your child feels safe. It’s important to Continued to Is my child ok? Above photo: Kids, like adults, can struggle with emotional impact of the pandemic, especially now that they are headed back to school.

Now more than ever focus on health as your child heads off to class School is many things — a place where kids learn and grow cognitively, develop social skills, and become independent individuals. It can also be a place where they pick up germs and illnesses and bring them home. Especially, in our Covid-19 world, germs have taken on a new focus with terrifying intensity. Now more than than ever, reinforcing essential health practices is imperative for a positive outcome — both at school and at home. Teach your child proper hand washing We all know that hand washing is one of the most important ways we can prevent the spread of illness in the classroom and elsewhere — even prior to the coronavirus pandemic it mattered. Now it’s even more vital. Remind your children that when they come in contact with germs, they can easily spread those germs — especially if they rub their eyes or scratch their nose. Then, it’s only a matter of time until the rest of the family is sick as well. But frequent hand washing can help slow this spread of germs. By teaching your kids how to wash their hands properly — and to especially wash after blowing their nose, using the bathroom, and before eating — you can help them reduce the risk of getting sick, and keep them from infecting others if they catch an infection or illness. Boost the immune system Clearly, keeping your child’s immune system strong is an important way to stay healthy and ward off illness during the school year. Getting enough sleep, maintaining a healthy diet, managing stress, exercising, making time to laugh, and the all-important hand washing can help reduce your child’s risk of getting colds, flu, and other infections._ But even with preventative measures, most kids will get between six and eight colds per year as their immune systems continues to develop. And with Covid-19, the need to prevent illnesses during the 2020–2021 school year is more important than ever. Of course the most effective way to prevent disease is through vaccination.

But there is growing interest among parents in giving kids supplements like vitamin C and elderberry. However, you should always consult with your child’s doctor before giving them supplements. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend multivitamins for healthy children who eat a varied diet. It’s best that they get their vitamins from foods. Maintain healthy habits Does your child know the importance of healthy habits to prevent colds, flu, and other infections? Try to keep our “new normal” from becoming even more complicated by taking preventative measures to avoid getting sick. Healthy habits include remembering not to touch eyes or to refrain from sharing cups and utensils with friends. Kids may even need to learn not to share their face masks or to play with them while they are in school. Whether your school district will resume fully inperson or operate under a hybrid model, it’s still important that kids get a refresher on healthy habits like covering their cough and avoiding touching their face. Some other things kids need to be reminded of is remembering to use a tissue instead of an arm sleeve, letting mom and dad know when they don’t feel well, and avoiding close contact with their friends at school. Establish good sleep hygiene Making sure your children get enough sleep is a crucial part of keeping them healthy. In fact, studies show that missing sleep can impact kids in a number of ways. For instance, lack of sleep can lead to poor concentration, obesity, depression, suicide ideation, and injuries. Not only is sleep an important part of a child’s physical and emotional health but it also can play a role role in how well they do in school, too. And to make matters worse, research suggests that kids Continued to Healthy habits Above photo: With the start of a new school year, take a proactive approach to your family’s well-being so everyone can learn and thrive without raising the risk of spreading Covid-19.

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Continued from Is my child ok? reassure the child that you will keep them safe and loved, and then take the necessary steps to ensure you can uphold your promises. Talk to your child. Communicate in an open, supportive manner. Ask your child directly how they’re feeling and really listen to their answers. No matter what they tell you, remember to stay calm and avoid making them feel judged or selfconscious. Also, don’t get upset if your child can’t or won’t open up. Some kids need more time and encouragement than others. Younger children typically don’t have the vocabulary necessary to say “I feel stressed,” so they will use other words like “scared,”“sad,”“confused,” or “mad.” Meanwhile, preteens and teens may say dismissive things about themselves like “I can’t do anything right,”“no one likes me,” or “I have no friends.” Gently prompt the child to keep talking and try to pinpoint the driving force behind these statements. Emotional check-ins can be fun and easy too. Develop healthy coping methods. Kids often aren’t equipped with the tools needed to lower their stress levels. Teaching mindfulness techniques or breathing exercises can be very beneficial in promoting relaxation. Additionally, you can explain how physical exercise can help combat the feeling of stress. Promoting a healthy lifestyle with balanced meals, time outdoors, and limits on their screen usage, including TV, cellphone, and laptops, is also recommended — especially when distance learning places more demands on screen time. Spend quality time together. If your child is going through stressful changes in their life, show them that you’ll always be their pillar of support. Try to reduce their anxiety by planning fun activities together and regularly offering

praise, hugs, and affection to boost their feelings of self-worth. Having family routines, like weekday dinners together or Sunday movie nights, can also bring stability and comfort to a child’s week. Manage your own stress. Children often follow the emotional cues of the adults in their lives. If you’ve been going through a stressful time and you’re feeling the negative effects of stress, anxiety or depression, don’t forget to take care of yourself. Parents and caregivers need to prioritize their own happiness too, so they’re able to serve as loving, attentive presences in their children’s lives. Finally, don’t pressure your child into immediately telling you what’s wrong. If they are feeling scared or anxious, they may take longer to confide in you. Remember to always be loving and patient, and allow your kid to talk openly when they’re ready. With younger children, they may truly not know or understand why they’re feeling stressed. In these cases, consider speaking to their teacher or after-school youth mentor if you’re unable to pinpoint a stressor in your child’s home life. When to seek professional help Despite the best efforts of parents and loved ones, some children may still be unable to open up. If your child or teen won’t disclose the source of their stress or you observe their symptoms worsening, it’s time to seek out professional help. Don’t hesitate to contact your family doctor or get in touch with a trained therapist who specializes in treating children and adolescents. A child in crisis deserves your immediate help and support so they can return to enjoying their childhood to the fullest.

Eye on wellness One test every child needs before going back to school

hether the classroom is in-person, virtual or a combination of both, however your child attends school this fall, eye exams remain essential for success with their academics. While Covid-19 remains at the forefront of our health concerns, it’s still important to prioritize a visit to the eye doctor. “An annual comprehensive eye exam is essential for optimal wellness, as well as ensuring your child reaches his or her full academic potential,” says opthalmolgist Dr. Jennifer Wademan. The incidence of visual impairment in preschool children is expected to increase 26 percent over the next 45 years, affecting almost 220,000 children, according to a recent study by the USC Gayle and Edward Roski Eye Institute. What’s more, kids have more demand on their eyes and vision than ever before due to the increased use of digital devices. Not only will an eye exam help provide the clear vision necessary for a child to see the blackboard and work on digital devices without straining, but this essential visit can also detect a broad range of issues related to eye health and overall wellness. Kids — and adults for that matter — don’t always know they are experiencing a vision problem. As a result, they may be compensating for vision issues by turning their head to the side, squinting or holding reading material up close or far away.

Get a comprehensive eye exam While 76 percent of parents said sight is the most important sense, only 50 percent take their kids for an annual eye exam, according to a recent survey conducted by YouGov and VSP Vision Care. It seems that many parents are under the incorrect impression that the vision screening conducted by the school nurse or at the pediatrician’s office is sufficient. Although many schools offer abbreviated vision screenings throughout the year, they can miss up to 80 percent of vision problems, including serious conditions like amblyopia (lazy eye), which can lead to vision loss if not treated. An annual comprehensive eye exam is the best way to detect vision problems, as well as other conditions related to the eyes that can affect overall health and wellness. “How a child’s brain processes visual information is complex, and a screening alone isn’t a substitute for a comprehensive exam, nor is it the most reliable way to track a child’s eye health,” says Dr. Wademan. “A comprehensive eye exam with an eye doctor however, evaluates multiple aspects of vision, including the closeup skills essential for reading, tracking and focusing.” Don’t wait for complaints Among those parents who do not bring their children to the eye doctor annually, 72 percent of moms and 48 percent of dads said they would be motivated to do so if their child complains of discomfort or changes in vision.

Don’t wait for that first complaint! Certain changes to eyesight can happen gradually, and children may not realize that their vision is impaired. Dr. Wademan points out that catching problems early is important. “When a child’s visual system is not given a clear and focused image, and if his or her eyes are not working together, the child could fail to

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ever achieve normal visual acuity,” she says. “These patients end up struggling to see well in adulthood, even with contacts or glasses.” Above photo: Vision and learning are directly connected, as approximately 80 percent of what a child learns is presented visually. For success in the classroom, the sports field and more, start the school year right with a comprehensive eye exam.

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Protesters rally to save the Post Office aBout tHree dozeN people attended the rally on Merrick Road on Saturday to support the United States Postal Service. Federal changes implemented have resulted in delays in mail delivery.

By Jill Nossa jnossa@liherald.com

U.S. Postal Service supporters in Rockville Centre joined a national movement Saturday to voice their concerns about recent changes made to the essential system. About three dozen people gathered in front of the Rockville Centre Post Office on Merrick Road, holding signs and listening to speeches made by event organizers as well as attendees calling for action against federal changes implemented in post offices around the country. Marianna Bracco, founder of Indivisible Nassau County, organized the rally in conjunction with Move On, which aimed to hold 1,000 similar rallies across the United States on Saturday morning. Speakers denounced Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, who was appointed to his position in June. He and President Donald Trump have been accused of trying to undermine mail services through the Nov. 3 election. Changes made in recent weeks across the country have included the removal of mail sorting machines and mail drop-off bins. “The Post Office is one of the most treasured institutions in this country,” said Nikhil Goyal, co-founder of Young Long Island for Justice, “and attacking attendance and spoke at the rally. “It’s the post office is an attack on our democ- unconscionable for a sitting president to racy.” dismantle the post office,” Griffin said. Goyal said he backs the movement for “Thankfully it’s been noticed and they’re postal banking. Two years ago, Sen. Kirst- curtailing any further dismantling, but en Gillibrand introduced the Postal Bank- they have to reverse what they’ve already ing Act to Congress, which would grant been doing.” She said that, in many blue the USPS the power to provide basic states, mailboxes have already been financial services, including low-cost removed and need to be replaced. “They loans and small need to do everychecking accounts. thing they can to “Nearly 10 million ensure that ballots American houseare counted and holds have no bank counted in a timely account,” Goyal said, manner. Everything “and are forced to should be done to use costly fringe support and protect financial products.” Americans to vote He said the return to safely.” postal banking Rally attendee would help to ensure Minna Barrett, of the postal service “is Oceanside, is a psynot treated as a busichologist who taught ness but as a basic for the State Univerpublic good. It’s the sity of New York for lifeblood of our com43 years and has munities.” worked professionalThe rallies coinly with 9/11 respondcided with a vote by loretta Heredia, of Freeport, has ers since 2001. “The worked for the postal service for 32 the U.S. House of United States Postal Representatives Sat- years and said that new regulations System is the most urday on the “Deliv- have delayed mail service, with signifidemocratic instituering for America cant consequences. tion we have…if Act,” a bill that prodemocracy is polihibits the U.S. Postal tics, we’re doomed,” Service from making changes to opera- she said. “For me, this is profoundly tion or levels of service from those in patriotic. The mail service began way effect on Jan 1; establishes requirements before we were even a country, and was for the processing of election mail; and institutionalized in our human rights in appropriates $25 billion as an additional the constitution. This is sacred…and peopayment to the Postal Service Fund, of ple who don’t feel that way don’t have an which $15 million would be transferred to understanding of what it means to really the USPS Office of Inspector General. love the constitution.” Loretta Heredia of Freeport, highlightThe vote passed the House 257 to 150. The Senate still needs to vote on the legisla- ed the problems from an insider’s perspective. She works at the Mid-Island Protion. Assemblywoman Judy Griffin was in cessing and Distribution Center in Mel-

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MariaNNa Bracco, left, and Minna Barrett of Oceanside spoke at the rally. ville and said she has worked for the postal service for 32 years. “Postal employees take great pride in the work that we do; we take an oath when we get hired that we will deliver every piece, every day,” Heredia said. “DeJoy and Trump have put the kibosh on that.” The facility she works at, she said, has a large sorting machine, which she explained takes “weeks” to dismantle, and means it would also take weeks to reassemble them. “That’s not happening, they’re not putting them back,” she said. “At the plant, we were always told we’re open 24/7, 365 days a year. Now we are being told, at a certain time, mail is to be stopped from being processed –it is to be left until the next day.”

She said that deliveries that normally take three days now can take more than a week to get to their destination because of this new policy. “The United States Postal Service is the only carrier that transports live farm animals,” Heredia said, noting that the service transports baby chicks from the Perdue company in Pennsylvania to farmers all over the world. “Eighty percent of [the chicks] are now dead on arrival.” She said normally, live animals are mailed Express, meaning the shipment leaves immediately. “Farmers are now reporting that they are ordering 1,000 chicks, and 800 of them are coming dead because they have to be held until the next day,” Heredia said. “Our lives and democracy depend on saving the postal service.”

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Oceanside schools ready for reopening Extra Covid-19 costs as O’side prepares for back-to-school By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

Oceanside schools will look and feel much different when students return next week — from desk barriers and social distancing signage to new protocols and schedules. And it will all come at a price.

Preparing students

To help students prepare for these changes, school principals participated in recent “What to Expect” videos, under the direction of Audrey Miller, a broadcasting and video production teacher at the high school. The videos are posted on the Oceanside School District website under the “Reopening Schools” tab. The three 10-minute videos — one for elementary schools, Oceanside Middle School and Oceanside High School — demonstrated new procedures throughout the school buildings.

“We’re so excited to welcome you back in September,” Michelle Mastrande, principal of School No. 5, said in the video, “and we wanted to make sure that you feel comfortable coming back to school.” Principals explained that students will have designated entrances, and staircases will be marked as “up” or “down.” There is signage around the buildings reminding students to wear masks and remain six feet apart. They also showed new visitation procedures, where parents or any other visitors must make an appointment and then fill out a health form before entering the building. Plus, custodial staff will be increasing their workload and using electrostatic sprayers to ensure cleanliness of all school buildings. “We will deep clean, sanitize and disinfect each building at the end of every school day,” said Robert Schloth, the district’s director of facilities. “That

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Beach Kids Daycare, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 6/22/20. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:234 Long Beach Road, Island Park, NY 11558 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 122832 LEGAL NOTICE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF NASSAU INDEX NO. 610715/2019 Plaintiff designates NASSAU as the place of trial situs of the real property SUPPLEMENTAL SUMMONS Mortgaged Premises: 322 DENNIS STREET OCEANSIDE, NY 11572 District: Section: 54 Block: 424 Lot: 44, 45 and 46 ___________________ WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO WELLS FARGO BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE F/K/A NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HEL TRUST 2003-4, Plaintiff, vs. MARCIA GAREL, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE HURWITZ; STEVEN HURWITZ, AS HEIR AND DISTRIBUTEE

OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE HURWITZ; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DISTRIBUTEES OF THE ESTATE OF JEANETTE HURWITZ any and all persons unknown to plaintiff, claiming, or who may claim to have an interest in, or general or specific lien upon the real property described in this action; such unknown persons being herein generally described and intended to be included in the following designation, namely: the wife, widow, husband, widower, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors, and assignees of such deceased, any and all persons deriving interest in or lien upon, or title to said real property by, through or under them, or either of them, and their respective wives, widows, husbands, widowers, heirs at law, next of kin, descendants, executors, administrators, devisees, legatees, creditors, trustees, committees, lienors and assigns, all of whom and whose names, except as stated, are unknown to plaintiff; CAPITAL ONE BANK USA, NA; NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TAXATION AND FINANCE; UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., “JOHN DOE #1” through “JOHN DOE #12,” the last twelve names being fictitious and unknown to plaintiff, the persons or parties intended being the tenants, occupants,

persons or corporations, if any, having or claiming an interest in or lien upon the Subject Property described in the Complaint, To the above named Defendants YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the complaint in this action and to serve a copy of your answer, or, if the complaint is not served with this summons, to serve a notice of appearance on the Plaintiff’s Attorney within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York) in the event the United States of America is made a party defendant, the time to answer for the said United States of America shall not expire until (60) days after service of the Summons; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. NOTICE OF NATURE OF ACTION AND RELIEF SOUGHT THE OBJECT of the above caption action is to foreclose a Mortgage to secure the sum of $388,000.00 and interest, recorded on October 21, 2003, at Liber M 25226 Page 206, of the Public Records of NASSAU County, New York, covering premises known as 322 DENNIS STREET OCEANSIDE, NY 11572. The relief sought in the within action is a final judgment directing the

sale of the premises described above to satisfy the debt secured by the Mortgage described above. NASSAU County is designated as the place of trial because the real property affected by this action is located in said county. NOTICE YOU ARE IN DANGER OF LOSING YOUR HOME If you do not respond to this summons and complaint by serving a copy of the answer on the attorney for the mortgage company who filed this foreclosure proceeding against you and filing the answer with the court, a default judgment may be entered and you can lose your home. Speak to an attorney or go to the court where your case is pending for further information on how to answer the summons and protect your property. Sending a payment to the mortgage company will not stop the foreclosure action. YOU MUST RESPOND BY SERVING A COPY OF THE ANSWER ON THE ATTORNEY FOR THE PLAINTIFF (MORTGAGE COMPANY) AND FILING THE ANSWER WITH THE COURT. Dated: January 10, 2020 RAS BORISKIN, LLC Attorney for Plaintiff BY: RICHARD MAYER, ESQ. 900 Merchants Concourse, Suite 310 Westbury, NY 11590 516-280-7675 122648 To place a notice here call us at 516-569-4000 x232 or send an email to: legalnotices@liherald.com

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oceanside school district has purchased electrostatic sprayers to deep clean and sanitize school buildings daily, as shown in recent “What to Expect” videos on the district website. includes treating all desks, common areas, restrooms, classrooms, office, light switches, doorknobs and other surfaces that students and staff touch frequently.” The Buildings and Grounds Department has also cleaned all air conditioning vents and checked the functioning of all windows to ensure proper ventilation within the schools. Dr. Harrington reminded families of an assurance form they must complete for each child before school starts, affirming that they will check their temperatures daily before sending them to school and closely monitor any Covid-related symptoms. “We need the parents to understand that they are partners with us in this,” she said.

Balancing the budget

All new safety features, many of which are state-mandated for schools to reopen this year, come at a cost, which school officials discussed at the Aug. 26 Board of Education meeting. As of Aug. 20, the school had accrued

nearly $700,000 in Covid-related expenses, according to Jerel Cokley, the district’s assistant superintendent of business. He noted that these costs were not accounted for in the 2020-21 budget; however, they have been offset by the cancelation of the summer and Pre-K programs this year. Those costs will increase more than $1 million with the addition of several new staff members who will help the district comply with health and safety guidelines and run Oceanside’s “virtual school of excellence.” These include teachers, custodians and security monitors. There is also some uncertainty about state funds that the district could receive. Still, officials remain optimistic. “We’ve created a fiscally sound plan to track all unbudgeted expenditures related to schools reopening,” Cokley said, “as well as a scenario of how we will plan for school revenue shortfalls.” For the most updated information on schools reopening, visit oceansideschools. org.

covid-related school expenses totaling $690,680 as of aug. 20 ■ Chromebooks

■ Garbage cans with lids

■ Desk barriers

■ Air conditioning filters, supplies

■ Protective personal equipment (PPE) for all staff and students

■ Deep cleaning sanitization supplies, including electrostatic sprayers

■ Additional PPE and supplies for nurses to establish isolation rooms in every school

■ Mobile food serving carts

■ Decals and signage

■ Disposable utensils

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VALLEY STREAM UFSD #13 Substitute Cleaners 2020-2021 School Year The Valley Stream School District is Currently Seeking Hourly Substitute Cleaners.

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Help Wanted

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CLEANER P/T NEEDED For The West Hempstead Public Library. Hours Include Some Daytime, Evenings, Saturdays And Sundays. Duties Include The Cleaning And Maintenance Of The Library. Must Be Nassau County Resident. Salary $18.17 Per Hour. Contact Dorothy 516-481-6591, ext. 25, 9:00am– 2:00pm

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Candidates should address letter of interest and resume to: Deputy Superintendent Please apply online via OLAS

516-481-4100 ext. 3630

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HANDYMAN WANTED

Must have clean driver's license. Must be able to do light plumbing and carpentry. 4-day work week. $700 per week. 100% Medical & Dental, 401K, Uniforms, Paid Vacations, Sick and Holidays. Apply in person: MondayFriday between 9am & 7pm At: CALL-A-HEAD CORP. 304 Crossbay Blvd., Queens, NY 11693 I N S U R A N C E S A L E S / C U S TO M E R SERVICE: Full Time Position/ Oceanside Office- Various Office Duties, Internal Sales, Answering Phones - Insurance licensed and Computer Skills Required. Call Jon at 516-766-4025 JOB OPPORTUNITY $18.50 P/H NYC $16 P/H LI Up to $13.50 P/H UPSTATE NY CDPAP Caregiver Hourly Pay Rate! Under NYS CDPAP Medicaid program you can hire your family or friends for your care. Phone: 347-713-3553

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OUTSIDE SALES

Richner Communications, One of the Fastest Growing Media, Event and Communications Companies on Long Island is Seeking a Sales/Marketing Candidate to Sell our Digital, Events, Sponsorships and Print Media Products. Salary, Commission, Eligible for Health Benefits, 401k and Paid Time Off. Will Consider Part Time. Please Send Cover Letter and Resume with Salary Requirements to ereynolds@liherald.com or Call 516-569-4000 X286

PARKING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: PT, Various Shifts, Retiree's Welcome. Duties Include: Patrols Throughout The Village, Issuance Code Violations Citations. Qualifications: HS Graduate Or Equivalent, Valid Driver's License With A Satisfactory Driving Record. Willing To Work Evenings, Weekends, Holidays & Inclement Weather. Contact: Incorporated Village Of Atlantic Beach 516-371-4600

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NO CDL required, 4 DAY WORK WEEK, (enjoy 3 days off). Run your own route. Year round No lay offs! 100% medical, dental, uniforms, 2 weeks paid vacation. 401K. Plus commission. Will train! 4am-2:30pm. . Route driver $800.00 per week, includes $100.00 weekly bonus program. Plus 10-12 hours overtime. Apply in person Monday- Friday 9am-7pm at 304 Crossbay Blvd, Queens NY 11693

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MONITORS & SUBS

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We are n equal opportunity employer and will hire without regard to religion, creed, race, color, gender, martial status, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability.

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WOODSBURGH 891 KEENE Lane, BA, REDUCED & MOTIVATED!! Magnificently Renovated While Retaining Charm, Stone Cottage. 3 BR, 2.5 Bth with Tremendous Potential for Expansion.Brand New Mstr B t h . O ve r 1 / 2 A c r e P r o p e r t y ! N e a r All...999,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299

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projects, your home project is going slowly in order for you to afford it. onte eeper What I read into this situation is economics versus compassion — in other words, your need to be able to get this project to a livable, affordable home versus government regulations that may penalize you for taking too long or not using licensed professionals. The current generation of homebuyers earns 20 percent less than their parents did, in comparative economic rates, and homes cost at least 100 to 400 percent more. Unfortunately, with all those very real statistics, the rules of local government generally work against you. As an architect, I find myself, daily, caught in the middle as a sounding board, like a therapist, for people who have nowhere to turn to figure out how to keep costs lower. The truth is that your permit time allowance to complete the job has probably either already run out, or it will cost you more money to keep the permit active or start all over again. Jurisdictions want projects to run like clockwork and be finished in anywhere from six months to a year. That isn’t always possible if finances run out, or the workers stop showing up, or we have a pandemic, or worse. You can understand that having a construction project going in the middle of a neighborhood can be a physical disruption to the surrounding neighbors and present an unsightly mess. You just want the job done without having to absorb the extra cost and penalties, and it’s frustrating when you’re told you have to shell out more. You must speak to the building department that granted your permit, and ask if they have a process by which you can qualify to do your own plumbing. In some jurisdictions you can qualify by taking a test and, of course, paying a fee. If the plumber who did the other bathroom will allow you to do the “grunt work” and review and test the job, that may save some money. It all comes down to asking the different parties what they will and won’t accept. Your request isn’t unusual, and may yield affordable results. It’s always best to communicate. Good luck!

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — September 3, 2020

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alf hidden by shrubs and tree branches, there’s a bench in my backyard’s southeast corner, short and stout, its thin pine planks grayed by the elements and mottled with mint-green lichen. Weakened by age, it is a delicate little thing, which no one has sat on for years, but there it remains, my wife and I stubbornly refusing to part with it. We love that bench, survivor that it is. Superstorm Sandy sloshed through our Merrick neighborhood in 2012, flooding our yard with saltwater, liftsCoTT ing all manner of BRinTon lawn furniture from people’s yards and depositing it who knew where. That little bench — just large enough to fit two preschoolers — never budged. My wife bought it 15 years ago to give our daughter and son — then 5 and 3, respectively — a place to sit under the shade of an old flowering dogwood tree. I was marching to and fro on a recent balmy Friday evening, mowing the backyard lawn, when I was suddenly struck by how special that bench is, what it represents to my wife and me — years of happy memories wrapped up in an inanimate object. I

stopped and stared at it as the remembrances coursed through my mind. I’m feeling more emotional than usual these days. Covering the coronavirus pandemic for the Heralds has, at times over the past six months, shaken me to my core. Covid-19 devastated New York state, particularly the greater metropolitan area. Writing and editing stories about the deaths of so many good people takes its toll on your psyche. At the same time, my son, Andrew, graduated from Kennedy High School in Bellmore in June, and three weeks he later turned 18, officially becoming an adult. He began his studies at Hofstra University last week. My daughter, Alexandra, 20, started her junior year at NYU this week. I am no longer the parent of children; I am the parent of two adults, capable of driving, voting and earning their keep. It’s a strange thought that takes some getting used to. That’s why, I believe, my thoughts have more often turned to those long summer days spent in the backyard, lost in play with the kids when they were young, their giddy chatter echoing through the neighborhood as they bounced through the sprinkler, bobbed in the inflatable pool, played hideand-seek or badminton, or kicked the soccer ball around until their legs gave out from

fatigue. Always, the bench was there. I hadn’t noticed how it had aged until that recent Friday. Only the brown metal centerpiece across its backrest, depicting an African savanna with a lion, a monkey, a gazelle, an elephant and a giraffe, is seemingly untouched by time. Around the time our kids were in preschool, my wife and I planted 10 peegee hydrangeas, three dwarf cherry trees and two apple trees around our backyard, and later added two white pines in oversized pots beside the patio. Each set of flora was imbued with meaning. When we moved in 18 years ago, a line of forsythia bushes separated our yard from our neighbor behind us. Each spring it exploded in yellow for two weeks. Then the neighbor, who has since moved away, cut down the bushes, and there was no longer any vegetation, any color. So we ordered 10 one-foot-tall hydrangea seedlings for $3.50 each from the Arbor Day Foundation. They came packaged in clear plastic tubes, their fragile roots wrapped in wet paper towels to preserve them. These specimens weren’t much to look at at first; you hardly knew they were there. Each year they grew, though, and now they tower eight feet above our backyard, forming a tunnellike canopy along our rear fence line, burst-

or my wife and me, years of happy memories wrapped up in an inanimate object.

ing with puffy white flowers in mid-August. We planted the cherries in honor of my wife’s parents, who kept a cherry orchard in their home village of Rajdavitsa, in southwestern Bulgaria. The white pines we planted for my parents, who maintained a pine forest in the front and back yards of my childhood home in Yaphank, in Suffolk County. And the apples we planted for our kids, so we could watch the trees grow with them. They’re now 30 feet tall. The bench sits between the apples and the hydrangeas, their lush vegetation covering it in shade. The old dogwood died five years ago, and I cut off its branches then and chain-sawed its trunk down this summer. These days, my backyard is quieter than it was — the giddy chatter is gone. Often I sit on a much larger bench on the opposite side of this space, between the hydrangeas and a massive holly bush. It’s a sturdy bench, made of teak, the kind that feels like it might last a century. There I sit and find peace in the early morning or late evening, before or after a long day’s work, reflecting on all that was and all I hope will be. My backyard has long been my sanctum to escape the sound and fury of the world beyond its borders. Scott Brinton is the Herald Community Newspapers’ executive editor and an adjunct professor at the Hofstra University Herbert School of Communication. Comments about this column? SBrinton@liherald.com.

Our free press shines a light in dark times

hat if Sam Adams, John Hancock and the other colonists living in and around Lexington and Concord had thought that Paul Revere was spreading fake news on the 18th of April in ’75? That was the night Revere rode through the countryside, shouting that the British were coming, as indeed, 700 British regulars advanced toward the rebels. What happened next was different from the richly Randi imagined version kReiss of history in Longfellow’s poem, but Revere did spread the news. And the citizens of Massachusetts believed him. And they believed the coverage of subsequent battles in the Boston Gazette. What if Americans, fixed to their radios, hadn’t believed FDR’s shocking announcement on Dec. 7, 1941, that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor? He said, “It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many

days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.” Roosevelt declared war, thereby telling Americans that they would soon be sending their sons and daughters overseas to fight and to support the war effort. A few days later, Nazi Germany declared war on the United States, and the great ship of state moved into battle mode. People learned about FDR’s proclamations through the press and followed the progress of the war through our newspapers and the president’s radio addresses. What if a majority of Americans had suspected the news was unreliable? What if people had suspected that FDR might be leading the country into war for self-serving reasons, to get re-elected or to enrich himself and his family? I think, too, of the immense sacrifice that was asked of the British people by Winston Churchill during the Blitz. He fixed their courage to a sticking point with the sheer power of his moral authority and his magnificent words. What if they hadn’t

trusted or believed in him? What if a group within England had refused to abide by the draconian wartime rationing and restrictions because Churchill had been proven a liar or a fool? The citizens of London followed him through hell because they trusted him with their lives. We are not similarly blessed. There are two parts to this problem of veracity and authenticity in the public arena. One is that our president is not worthy of our trust. He suggested from his first day in office that his version of the truth, although it might be verifiably false (like the number of spectators at his inauguration), was the truth. That makes it impossible for thinking people to follow his directives or believe in his leadership. The second part is that the president uses the term “fake news” to delegitimize reporters and news outlets that challenge him. A society needs both a president who tells the truth and a free press that holds pubic officials to account. We have a fair and free press that, from right to left and left to right, reports the news and expresses a broad spectrum of views. Viewers and readers can read and

hat if Americans had suspected the news about Pearl Harbor was unreliable?

tune in, inform themselves and process the different points of view. The blight that has infected journalism is the president’s accusation of “fake news” for any reporting that questions him or his policies. The idea that the reliable news outlets are disseminating “fake” information undermines the basic constitutional guarantee of a free press. I know, because since Trump came into office, a fair number of readers have slung the “fake news” epithet my way when they don’t agree with something I write. Yet it is the press that has exposed the ongoing chaos in the Trump administration, the self-serving mishandling of the coronavirus pandemic and the continuing tragedy of a man ill fit and ill equipped to be president. If Donald Trump shouted that the British were coming, if he asked us to endure a blitz, if he declared war on another country, there would be a crisis of faith in his leadership. At the end of the day, I suspect we would need our free press to help us decide how to move forward as a country. And how would that go if millions of Americans had been encouraged by the president to perceive widely respected news sources as “fake”? Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — September 3, 2020

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The CDC’s Covid-19 back-to-school checklist

undreds of thousands of students will start school across Long Island next week amid the worst disease outbreak in the United States since 1918. It is indeed a time of fear and anxiety for many parents, who worry about their children contracting an illness whose cause is only loosely understood, whose symptoms can range from mild to debilitating, even catastrophic, and whose cure is months, if not years, away. In our annual back-to school editorial, we normally offer government guidance on topics from students’ study habits to bus safety. This time, we provide the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s best advice on keeping your kids safe amid the pandemic of 2020. According to the CDC, parents should: ■ Check their children each morning for signs of illness. Any child with a fever of 100.4 degrees or higher, sore throat, cough, diarrhea, severe headache, vomiting or body aches should not attend school. Any child who has been in contact with someone with Covid-19 should stay home as well. ■ Identify their school point person(s) to contact if a child is ill. ■ Know local Covid-19 testing sites in case their children develop symptoms. ■ Make sure their children are up to date with all recommended vaccines, including for influenza. All school-aged children should get the flu vaccine every season, with rare exceptions. ■ Review and practice proper hand washing at home, especially before and after eating, sneezing, coughing and adjusting a mask or cloth face covering. ■ Be familiar with how their children’s schools will make water available during the day. Consider packing a water bottle. ■ Develop daily routines before and after school — for example, what to pack for school in the morning, like hand sanitizer and a backup mask, and what to do when children return home, like washing hands immediately, washing masks and changing clothes. ■ Talk to their children about precautions

How parents can help kids wear their masks According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, parents should: ■ Have multiple masks for their kids, so they can wash them daily and have backups ready. ■ Choose masks that: n Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face. n Completely cover the nose and mouth. n Are

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be washed and machine-dried without damage or change of shape. ■ Label their children’s masks clearly, with a permanent marker, so they are not confused with those of other children. ■ Practice with their children putting on and taking off masks without touching the cloth. to take at school. Students may be advised to: n Wash and sanitize their hands more often. n Stay

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n Wear a mask. n Avoid

sharing objects with other students, including water bottles, phones, tablets, pens, pencils and books.

n Use hand sanitizer with at least 60 percent alcohol. Make sure they are using a safe product. The Food and Drug Administration has recalled products that contain toxic methanol.

letters In defense of the police To the Editor: I want to thank Brian Wells for his truthful and heartfelt op-ed defending the police, “Recent laws endanger the police and public” (Aug. 20-26). I encourage anyone with a rational

brain to read it and then ask yourself if you don’t think the current anti-police craziness is a misleading, or rather total, lie. As president of the Long Beach PBA, Wells makes a plea for people to understand what is being said about them, and he honestly states what police have to deal with on a daily basis, and not what the liberal media spews out to the public.

■ Explain the importance of wearing a mask and how it protects other people from becoming ill. ■ Consider talking to their children about other people who may be unable to wear masks because of medical conditions like asthma. ■ Model mask wearing, especially when physical distancing is difficult or impossible to maintain. ■ Praise their children for wearing masks correctly. ■ Put masks on stuffed animals. ■ Draw a mask on a favorite book character. ■ Show images of other children wearing masks. ■ Allow their children to choose their masks, as long as they meet the school’s dress requirements. ■ Provide their children with containers or resealable bags labeled with their names to store their masks when they’re not wearing them, such as when they are eating. ■ Develop a plan as a family to protect household members who are at increased risk of severe illness. ■ Make sure their children’s information is current at school, including emergency contacts and people who are authorized to pick them up from school. If that list includes anyone who is at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19, consider an alternate.

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nyone who knows me knows that from the start, I have not been a fan of the current administration in Washington, D.C. I am likely to be in fundamental disagreement on almost every issue, from immigration to tax reform to health care. So I’m more than a little surprised to find myself agreeing with President Trump that we should do whatever we can to help our children return safely to their classrooms next month. I’m not qualified to write about medical issues. Those who are, like the president’s timotHY new Covid-19 Denton adviser, Dr. Scott Atlas, have left some significant caveats unaddressed in asserting that such a return is feasible. First, Atlas assumes children’s near total ability to resist the virus “where no comorbidity exists” — in other words, where there is no other underlying condition. Unfortunately, some children do have underlying conditions, and recent data shows as well that they are more susceptible to Covid infection than originally believed, as evidenced by the surge in pediatric cases in countries where children have already returned to school. Atlas also ignores the

sizable adult staff in any school that may be infected by asymptomatic children. And students’ and teachers’ daily interactions outside school are not currently subject to systematic contact tracing. I’m a former public school teacher. From 1988 to 1996, I taught English as a second language. I began teaching while living in Europe, where my students ranged from adults needing the language for a variety of professional reasons to students at the University of Vienna. After returning to the U.S., I taught adult basic literacy in the New York City schools. My students were from dozens of cultural and educational backgrounds — from the Estonian engineer who spoke six languages to the Honduran refugee whose schooling in her war-torn country stopped in second grade. I taught also taught ESL and communications at the La Guardia campus of the City University of New York. CUNY’s open enrollment policy presented similar challenges, although with fewer extreme educational differences. My curriculum had to take such diversity into account. During the 1993-94 school year, I took a seminar facilitated by mentors from the Barbara Taylor School in Harlem. Students at the school came from all over the

’m more than a little surprised to find myself agreeing with the president.

Letters I could not have added anything to Wells’s essay, and it is the best opinion piece that I have read in defense of the police. And yes, the police need to be defended — not defunded. Wells wrote, “The most important point that can be imparted to the public is that in almost every tragic police encounter, there is a common denominator: Catastrophes can be avoided by compliance. If you do not resist arrest, there is virtually no chance that you will be killed by a police officer.” So, very simply, do not resist arrest. Whether innocent or guilty, plead your case in court, not with the officer. The police are taught to use specific tactics when someone resists arrest, but they can be avoided if you do not resist. I believe people resist arrest because of a lengthy rap sheet rather than fear of the police. And if that’s the case, blame judges, not the police. The fact that not one political leader is defending the police is a disgrace. But the police will always have my support. They are in more danger than any of the people they are called to respond to. And thank you, Herald for printing a letter that is actually important. MArk VAN BrUNT Freeport

city, and many had been judged so incorrigible that they had been permanently expelled from public schools. Teachers from the Taylor School disagreed with the assessment that such children were “unteachable,” and set about proving it. They adapted pedagogical techniques pioneered by the biologist Lev Vygotsky, who worked with a variety of special-needs children in the early days of the Soviet Union. Vygotsky taught children who, under the old czarist regime, had been almost entirely neglected. What Vygotsky discovered — unsurprising to any experienced teacher — was that groups of students are much more than the sum of their individual abilities. Their achievements were measurably greater than that of students working alone, and the life experiences they brought to any learning situation provided raw material for a level of creativity not seen in individuals. Students learned from one another, even as teachers crafted lessons from their students’ real-life experiences. Teachers in New York City schools treated so-called incorrigibles as isolated problems. The Taylor School created an environment that met them where they were and that enabled them to stimulate one another. In most cases, the result was

a transformation that had been thought impossible, with students equaling or outperforming “mainstream” students. The weeks I spent with guides from the Taylor School completely changed my teaching. I learned to see my collection of individuals more as a collaborative whole. For the remainder of my teaching career, what I learned in that course inspired me. It still does. Students don’t simply learn facts in preparation for a life of productive work. They also learn to work collaboratively and to develop personal relationships — the social-emotional learning that is crucial to any child’s development, and that cannot be nurtured in isolation. They need to study together. Since the start of the pandemic, the president has often seemed to be living in a world of magical solutions. Simply asserting that students and staff are safe does not make them so. But that doesn’t mean schools can’t find real, sciencebased solutions. The safety of students and staff is paramount. But every professional educator I’ve spoken with agrees that collaborative learning in the classroom is superior to distance learning — if it can be done safely. We should make every effort to help them achieve this. Timothy Denton is the senior editor of the Seaford and Wantagh Herald Gazettes. Comments? Tdenton@liherald.com.

FrAmework by Jackie Comitino

Police need oversight To the Editor: re “recent laws endanger the police and public”: The lament by Brian Wells, the Long Beach PBA president, that recent changes in New York law endanger the police and public, continues the baseless campaign of fear by police unions. The unions seem to believe that the uniform and badge should shield them from all oversight. The assertion that these reform measures are “antipolice” reveals the prevailing attitude that the police expect nothing less than total subservience. The repeal of Civil rights Law 50-a finally permits some measure of accountability for past misconduct. Officers will now be subject to the same cross-examination rules as any other witness. It was absurd that officers who had engaged in prior bad acts, including falsifying reports, excessive force and yes, even lying under oath, could be shielded from having a jury consider these acts when judging testimonial credibility. I daresay Officer Wells would not support shielding a criminal defense witness from being “discredited because of unrelated complaints or incidents.” Indeed, well before Eric

A summer evening at Morgan Memorial Park — Glen Cove

Garner and George Floyd, police departments were quick to release unrelated prior criminal records as a means of discrediting the victims of officers’ misconduct. To argue that placing restrictions on the use of force, and eliminating unique and special protections, strips officers of their civil rights is absurd. There is no right to use

excessive force or to be protected from legitimate cross-examination. Ultimately, what the police unions object to is that the State Legislature no longer panders to them, and has risen from its knees to protect the people of this state from continued abuse. JAY k. GOLDBErG Woodmere

OCEANSIDE/ISLAND PARK HERALD — September 3, 2020

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