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O’Side, I.P. mourn loss of Pastor Lobban here after four years is in a different place than they were when she first arrived.” During Sunday mass this After the mass, Lobban’s famweek, the parishioners of ily and flock gathered in the Oceanside’s First United Meth- back hall of the church on Daviodist Church mourned the sud- son Avenue to tell stories about den death of their beloved Pas- their personal experiences with tor Pearlena Lobban. Though the pastor. Lobban was only in her post for Parishioner Rick Wolfsdorf four years, it was clear from the said he would remember Lobban emotional service for her caring nature how much she toward all congremeant to the church g ants. Wolfsdorf community. experienced that Lobban died of firsthand when he congestive heart failsuf fered a hear t ure last Thursday at attack three years 68, stunning her ago and Lobban sent flocks in both him video messages Oceanside and during his recovery. Island Park, as she “She was the closest RICK held the same posithing to a saint that I tion at the Island WOLFSDORF ever met,” Wolfsdorf Park United Method- Parishioner said. ist Church. Lobban’s niece The Sunday mass Latoya Francis, sisthis past weekend celebrated its ter Paulette Edwards and son most recent matriarch with both Edwin Hilton sat in the front upbeat and hear tbreaking pew by the altar where a photo hymns and parishioner partici- of Pearlena sat next to a candle pation. Michael Sapio worked lit in her memory. Francis and with Lobban at the church and Hilton came from North Carolipraised her use of audience par- na and Florida, respectively, for ticipation to help the community the service. to grow together. “She gave Hilton said his mother everyone a chance to grow,” Sapio said. “I think everybody CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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JCC TRAINER ROCKO Perrotta and regular JCC attendee Susanne Fryd went through her training program. “The staff is wonderful,” Fryd said.
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Clients are starting to return to the Barry and Florence Friedberg JCC fitness center in Oceanside after 18 moths of coronavirus restrictions, and the JCC is continuing to expand its programming. Jackie Cruz, the JCC wellness director and a personal trainer, spoke about how the center has been operating as society eases from the pandemic.
“We haven’t changed from our Covid setup,” she said. “We still have everything six feet apart and keep all the protocols, even though they aren’t required. We’ve seen a huge uptick in members over the past few weeks. People are more comfortable going back out, and we’re getting a more normal traffic flow.” Joe Ponte, a regular at the JCC fitness center, spoke about the environment at the JCC. “Now that everything’s opened up, and you’ve got the vaccine,
it’s eased up, so more members have returned to the gym in the past few months, and are returning with optimism,” he said. The JCC fitness center has an older clientele and is still doing virtual and live fitness classes. The fitness center serves as a useful resource for many seniors in the community. “Before Covid, we only had live classes and never did a virtual component before,” Cruz said. “Everybody knows everyCONTINUED ON PAGE 25
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OCEANSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL students enjoyed the School Fit Pit, which includes equipment to improve lower- and upper-body strength.
OCEANSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL recently installed an outdoor basketball court and established recess three years ago.
Fit Pit, recess keep OMS students healthy By KEPHERD DANIEL
THE OUTDOOR FIT Pit helps strengthen students upper body and keep them active and healthy.
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Project Fit America awarded Oceanside Middle School a grant for indoor and outdoor fitness equipment. The grant included an outdoor “Fit Pit,” which is a playground of gym equipment to use for strength training. The Fit Pit allows the middle school to continue taking a progressive approach toward children’s physical and mental health and development. The Fit Pit was added last year. The school also added a new basketball court, and three years ago, it instituted recess. Oceanside Middle School Principal Alison Glickman-Rogers spoke on the school’s approach to children’s development. “We were recognizing mental health was a serious issue for all people, ‘’ Glickman-Rogers said. “We previously had no recess and a 20-minute lunch, which is not very good for [students’] physical and mental health. We thought we needed to give these kids more opportunities to exercise, so we implemented recess because we know it increases endorphins and makes you feel good. Then we created the basketball court, and the students created a mural with a resident artist to make the basketball court even nicer and really develop the outdoor space.” Glickman-Rogers spoke on how the school got the Fit Pit at the school. “We applied for a grant through Project Fit America for the fitness equipment to increase opportunity for physical activity, because we recognize the connection between physical activity and mental health,” she said. We also wanted kids to
have access to equipment that they could use for no cost. A lot of the things we do in physical education outside of school, you have to be a part of a team, and we wanted kids to be exposed to more activities that they could do on their own without being a part of a team.” The school was initially denied the grant, but Kohl’s and Northwell Cohen Children’s Medical Center provided a $25,000 grant through Project fit America to contruct the Fit Pit.
Students use the Fit Pit in phys.-ed. classes and during recess, Glickman-Rogers said. “All of the teachers were trained, and when school started in physical education, the children were introduced to how to use the Fit Pit properly,” she said. The school has a teacher present at recess to supervise students who are using the Fit Pit, which focuses on upper and lower body strength and has a sit-up and a pull-up bar. Eighth-g rader Sam Cohen said,
“Recess is a time where we can give our minds a break and have fun with our friends, and in this environment, it’s hard to talk to your friends in classes, so I think recess is the best time to talk to your friends during the day.” “All kids need to stay physically active, and we need to give them more ways without traditional sports. Now that we’re back, we’ll work on it even more this year,” Glickman-Rogers said.
RELIEF IS AVAILABLE FOR NASSAU RESIDENTS
Nassau County has approved a plan to use federal relief funds for direct payments of $375 to eligible households. Here’s what you need to know: If you receive the Enhanced STAR benefit for Seniors, Senior Citizens’ Property Tax Exemption or the Limited Income-Disability Exemption, you will automatically be mailed a $375 direct payment.
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FRASADA OWNER GABBY Concialdi, left, and staff member Kayla Gliptis with the salon’s gift baskets raffled off for childhood cancer awareness.
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Frasada Salon and Day Spa in Oceanside kicked off its month-long “Cut-a-thon” to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Children’s Health Initiative and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The effort began in September and will wind down Oct. 27. The month started with a marathon days of haircuts on Sept. 27, after which the salon has been accepting donations since. Funds raised will help in research, free education and support for children and families and advocacy efforts. Frasada staffer Kayla Gliptis helped call all of the salon and spa’s regular customers to get the word out about the event. One of the salon and spa’s regular clients reached out to owner Gabby Concialdi six years ago about doing the fullmonth event. The goal of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Children’s Health ini-
tiative is to raise $100 million. It was unclear how much has been raised to date. “It’s nice to be able to give back and feel like you’re making a difference,” Concialdi said. This year’s event was a return after a one-year hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic. Raffle baskets with hair and skin products were also raffled off to support the cause and complement the Cut-a-thon. According to Concialdi, the baskets range in value from $100 to $400 dollars. The hairdressers came in on one of their off days to put on the charity event and said they were excited to do so. Arlene Serrano, of Lynbrook, has worked at Frasada for 14 years. “It feels good for us to give back and help these children,” Serrano said. “I never thought I would be able to use my career to help a cause like this.” To donate, go to www.lis.org/lis-childrens-initiative-cures-and-cares-children.
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Ford, Lovas vie for the 4th Legislative District seat Denise Ford, the veteran county legislator, is being challenged by a new comer to electoral politics, Claudia Lovas, a Democrat. Ford is campaigning on her nearly 20 years as a legislator and her years of service to the community. She emphasizes that she has been particularly involved with environmental issues. Lovas argues that it is time for a change, that as a newbie, she would not be tied to traditional ways of doing things in the Legislature and that she would bring new spirit and energy to the job.
and my priority is to find more solutions aimed at keeping young people in the county, to raise families and eventually retire here.
HERALD: Many of the county’s downtowns are aging and in need of repair. Do you favor raising taxes to fix the downtowns? Are there other solutions available?
FORD: Our downtowns are the core of
HERALD: What do you consider the most important issue facing Nassau County residents this year?
Denise Ford
FORD: Residents are concerned over the
high cost of living as we pay the second highest property taxes in the country. As a result of the reassessment, over 65 percent of homeowners have seen their assessed values increase, which will impact their taxes. Some have had their incomes reduced due to the pandemic and struggling to make ends meet or own small businesses and were also impacted by the pandemic due to shutdowns. Despite this, people are still moving into Nassau as we have a good quality of life and are one of the safest counties in America. With the change in the bail reform laws, many are concerned over the continued safety in their communities as they are constantly reminded to lock their cars and homes. Residents want to make sure that as they make sacrifices to afford to live here that they continue safely and securely.
LOVAS: Covid remains a significant con-
cern for constituents of Nassau County given that the virus continues to spread throughout our country. Initially, Nassau County had one of the highest numbers of Covid cases outside of New York City. County Executive Laura Curran efficiently took control of an unprecedented situation. Now, 17 months later, over 90 percent of adult residents in Nassau County over the age of 18 have received at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Laura Curran has done a remarkable job handling the worst health crisis in over 100 years. However, the threat is not over and the task cannot be performed alone. This undertaking requires a government that is committed to working with Laura Curran, not against her. As legislator, I will be dedicated to helping the county executive in her continued efforts to make vaccines readily accessible to all residents so we can keep our communities and first responders safe. In the continued control of the pandemic, I will partner with the county executive in her steady approach of supporting families and small businesses to continue restoring the fiscal health of the County.
HERALD: Home prices have skyrocket-
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Party: republican
Party: Democrat
Age: 70
Age: 46
Hometown: Long Beach
Hometown: long Bech
Career: First elected to represent the 4th Legislative District after an upset victory in 2003. Legislator Ford currently serves as chair of the Public Safety Committee, vice chair of the Government Services and Operations Committee, and as a member on the Planning, Development and the Environment Committee, the Economic and Community Development and Labor Committee, and the Minority Affairs Committee.
Career: Managing Attorney, American Family Insurance, Garden City office. Previous; Guide One Insurance. B.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1997 J.D., Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, 2000. Prior to joining GuideOne, she gained experience in numerous areas of the law, including handling a broad range of of labor law, professional liability, product liability and employment law.
ed in Nassau this year, leaving a number of middle- and lower-income families unable to afford a home. Rentals have also skyrocketed. What is the solution to this problem?
tax breaks, they are required to set aside a certain number of affordable units and this can help. Expansion of the Section 8 program can provide vouchers for lowand moderate-income families to offset the rent.
FORD: One of the reasons home prices rose so much was due to the fact that many in New York City chose to move to Long Island. It became a seller’s market, as there were more buyers than homes for sale. Rents were impacted as well, as many were looking to relocate here. As this appears to be settling, we need to look at ways to make it easier for our lowerand middle-income families. There is a need for more affordable housing, and we need to work together to bring these types of units into our communities. One way would be to partner with organizations such as the Long Island Housing Partnership, which has helped people get homes they otherwise could not afford on their own. As land values are high, we can look at abandoned sites to determine if housing would be suitable there, which would also eliminate blight. I have always advocated for our rent stabilized apartments, which allow people to stay in their communities. When developers are given any
LOVAS: Economic development has been an important issue for the county executive. Before we can be more supportive of local issues such as affordable housing, we need to continue and maintain the fiscal health of the county achieved by Laura Curran and her administration. Maintaining fiscal discipline, a balanced budget and holding the line on property taxes ultimately translates into housing affordability. It is a domino effect that starts from the top down. Despite a global pandemic, the county now has a budget surplus, and Laura Curran has proposed tax cuts for 2022. This is a direct result of the hard work of the Curran administration. Moving forward, we need to eliminate the continued obstacles created by the Republican legislative majority that derail initiatives proposed by the county executive to the detriment of Nassau County residents. I am prepared to work collaboratively with the county executive,
many communities as they attract residents and visitors to the neighborhoods. As important as they are, I do not favor raising taxes. Businesses would not be immune to this tax increase, which would make it harder to continue to stay open. There are other solutions; for instance, municipalities can take advantage of grants and funding to help renovate the stores and sidewalks. The federal Department of Housing and Urban Development provides Community Development Block Grant funding, which can be used to beautify the area as well as fix storefronts. New York state representatives should help secure additional funding from the state, which could provide for downtown revitalization. Also, the federal government is distributing infrastructure funding, which could be used for street repair and drainage to help protect these shopping and commercial areas. There are grants being offered through Boost Nassau for our local businesses that were impacted by the pandemic. This assistance can help keep them open.
LOVAS: I am not in favor of raising taxes. We can develop alternatives such as seeking grants for municipalities and other financial incentives for developers in order to reinvent the county’s downtowns. This is already in the works in many of our Nassau communities. Villages are applying for state programs like the Downtown Revitalization Initiative that has the potential of bringing millions of dollars for the purpose of the redevelopment of the downtowns. Additionally, allowing the execution of large quality projects in Nassau County also bolsters the viability of the downtowns. The county executive needs more supporters to help her in the headway that has been made thus far. We need to continue to build on this progress. The county has been plagued with fiscal issues for over 20 years that trickled down to the local communities. Despite a pandemic, Laura Curran has resurrected this county, bringing fiscal health and ending decades of government corruption. The Curran administration eliminated a culture of waste, fraud, abuse and corruption, notwithstanding a Republican legislative majority whose goal was to block her attempts at every turn. Just think of all she could have accomplished with an advocate like me in the Legislature fighting for her, instead of against her.
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HERALD SPORTS Oceanside searches for scoring By BRIAN KACHARABA sports@liherald.com
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Lawrence Senior Soccer A THREE-YEAR STARTER who led the Golden Tornadoes in scoring last season while earning All-County honors, Viera picked up where he left off and is enjoying a monster senior campaign while helping the team earn a share of the conference title. He scored in 10 of 12 regular-season games and found the back of the net 21 times. He also racked up 14 assists. Viera feasted on Seaford, scoring 8 goals in two wins over the Vikings. He also posted a hat trick in a victory over Academy Charter.
GAMES TO WATCH Friday, Oct. 22
Football: East Meadow at Oceanside ............................. 6 p.m. Football: Freeport at Farmingdale..............................6:30 p.m. Football: Kennedy at Manhasset ...............................6:30 p.m. Football: V.S. North at Bethpage ................................6:30 p.m. Football: Clarke at C.S. Harbor........................................ 7 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 23
Field Hockey: Sewanhaka at Seaford......................10 a.m. Football: Glen Cove at Calhoun................................. 2 p.m. Football: Carey at Baldwin ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: MacArthur at Garden City................................. 2 p.m. Football: Roslyn at Elmont.............................................. 2 p.m. Football: Mepham at New Hyde Park........................ 2 p.m. Football: Herricks at Sewanhaka............................... 2 p.m. Football: Long Beach at V.S. Central ............................... 2 p.m. Football: Mineola at V.S. South ....................................... 2 p.m. Football: South Side at Roosevelt................................... 2 p.m. Football: Wantagh at Plainedge ...................................... 2 p.m. Football: Hewlett at Lynbrook ......................................... 2 p.m. Football: Malverne at Seaford ........................................ 2 p.m. Football: East Rockaway at Oyster Bay............................ 2 p.m. Football: Locust Valley at Lawrence ................................. 2 p.m. Football: Friends Academy at West Hempstead .............. 3 p.m.
The Oceanside girls’ soccer team is finishing the regular season strong after a brief skid late last month, but its coach is hoping some lingering issues that have plagued the team this fall will work itself out in the playoffs. The Sailors entered the final week winners of four straight after a three-game winless skid to improve to 8-2-1 in Conference AA-I. Their 1-0 win Oct. 14 at Farmingdale, coupled with undefeated Massapequa’s 2-0 win over third-place Syosset, helped Oceanside clinch second place in the standings. But while the wins are piling up, the scoring up front has not, which concerns Oceanside coach Marianna Winchester. It has scored just 21 goals this season, 14 fewer than Syosset and just two more than fourth-place Farmingdale (5-7), and eight of them have come from players listed as defensive backs on the roster. “They’re frustrated because they know they should be scoring more goals and it’s just not happening for them,” Winchester said of her forward group. “I wish it would because they really do deserve it. Sometimes I say to them just relax and stick your foot out. You don’t have to kick a field goal. Give me a little more finesse than power.” During the winless streak, Winchester tried to create an offensive spark by putting sophomore defender Ella McCowen up front, and the move might have saved Oceanside’s season. After a hard-fought 1-0 loss to Massapequa on Sept. 27 and a disappointing 2-0 setback to three-win Plainview two days later, the Sailors faced a 2-0 halftime deficit at home to Syosset on Oct. 1 before McCowen netted the game-tying goal with three minutes remaining to salvage a 2-2 tie. “That helped us,” Winchester said. “It was the right call at the right time. I was just looking for anybody to score.” McCowen scored twice more in a 4-0 win over Farmingdale on Oct. 4 and the Sailors have not lost since. Junior defensive back Gianna Fucile has also been a catalyst behind the teams’ recent surge with a goal and seven assists in her last five games, including a helper on forward Nora Nestico’s game-winning goal last Thursday with about seven minutes remaining in the game. Nestico has tried to ease Winchester’s fears by scoring in two of the last three games to up
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SENIOR OLIVIA NESTICO is part of a solid defense for the Sailors, who enjoyed a strong regular season and earned the No. 2 seed in the Class AA playoffs. her team-leading total to four. On the game-winning goal against Farmingdale, she snuck behind the defense as she was being led by Fucile’s through pass and outraced the Daler goalkeeper to the ball before depositing it into the vacated net. “Nora’s a feisty player,” Winchester said. “Sometimes when she goes up against more of these physical girls, she gets knocked around,
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but she’s playing 110 percent.” The defensive corps of Fucile, Jessica Banta, Lily Johnson and Alyssa Strandberg and goalkeeper Natalie Medungo continue to be Winchester’s “rock” by allowing just nine goals this season, one more than Massapequa, with five shutouts. Winchester said Banta, who scored against East Meadow on Oct. 5, has been “phenomenal” as an injury fill-in.
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NAMI Support Group
Haunted Long Island Mysteries Award-winning author and historian Kerriann Flanagan Brosky will delight her audience at the Oceanside Library with brand new stories intertwined with ghost tales and local history from her new book. Event starts at 7 p.m.
The NAMI Queens/ Nassau National Alliance on Mental Illness)is offering a support group for family members of persons with mental health concerns, free of charge, beginning July 6. The group will meet, virtually, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., the first and third Tuesday of each month. To register or get information, e-mail, dsills@namiqn.org.
Wednesday, Oct. 27
October Take & Make Use crayons or markers to color an October tote bag perfect for trick or treating. Bags can be picked up at the Oceanside Library website. Register by calling 516766-2360 or email jprogram@oceansidelibrary.com.
Simply Stronger Personal trainer Marilyn Bunger teaches a low-impact exercise class at the Island Park Library. This class is a hybrid program with some participants meeting on library and others on Zoom. Register online at the library website. Starts at 11 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 21
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Literacy Nassau This class is for English language learners. Register online at www.LiteracyNassau.org. The Oceanside Library hosts this event in-person at meeting room 3. Starts at 10 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 22
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Halloween morning in Island Park Come to Masone Beach in Island Park on Saturday in costume for a family-friendly Halloween celebration at 11 a.m.
Virtual Chair Yoga Marianne Bochilo leads a relaxing session of online chair yoga from the comfort of your home. Zoom link available on the Oceanside library website. Event starts at 11 a.m.
Movie Screening: 12 Mighty Orphans The Island Park Library hosts this screening of the film 12 Mighty Orphans (Rated PG-13). Register at the front desk to reserve a spot. Starts at 1:30 p.m. Masks required.
Saturday, Oct. 23 Saturday Vinyasa Yoga with Dot Scott Join Dorothy Scott for a relaxing class that encompasses basic yoga poses which focus on lengthening the body’s muscles.
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All participants must be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination. Masks are not required. Sign up at the Island Park Library. Starts at 1 p.m.
Zoom link available on the Oceanside Library website. Starts at 9:30 a.m.
Halloween Morning in Island Park Island Park Mayor McGinty and the board of trustees invite families to a Halloween morning. All are welcome to village hall in their costumes for a morning of music, candy, a pumpkin patch, and hayrides. Starts at 11 a.m.
Oceanside SAFE Take Back Drug Day The Oceanside School District, SAFE Coalition, and 4th Precinct will have a prescription take back druug day from noon to 2 p.m. at the Oceanside High School’s front circle.
Sunday, Oct. 24
Sacred Heart Octoberfest Sacred Heart Parish in Island Park hosts Octoberfest. Residents can sample the many foods from community restaurants and food establishments have to offer. Purchase tickets online at www.sacredheartislandpark.com. Event goes from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 25 Book Chat Join others in the Island Park Library’s community room for a discussion of Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid. Starts at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 26
Fit & Fabulous Get your feet moving and your hands clapping with instructor Helene Just in this virtual exercise program. No registration required. Zoom link available on the Oceanside Library website. Starts at 10 a.m.
Virtual Chair Yoga with Sandeye This class from the Island Park Library provides instruction and practice for people who feel they may not be flexible enough for standard yoga. Register online at the library website. Starts at 12:30 p.m.
Canasta The Island Park Library hosts games of canasta from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. All participants must be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination. Masks not required. Regis-
The NAMI mental health support group meets twice a month. The Island Park Library has a Take & Make DIY all week. The Oceanside Sailors play East Meadow at OHS on Oct. 22 at 6 p.m. AARP’s Cars and Coffee meets Oct. 24 at 9 a.m. at 3118 Lawson Blvd. The Island Park Library hosts a Halloween parade on Oct. 27 at 7 p.m.
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Institute in Jamaica, Queens, before worked as a teacher and nurse before moving on to the New York Theologijoining the church clergy. Lobban cal Seminary in 2005. In 2013, the went to night school after teaching New York annual Conference of the during the day. Somehow in between United Methodist Church licensed her job and education, she taught Reverend Lobban and appointed her her son how to cook. “My mother’s to serve East Hampton United Methodist Church and the always been hustling First United Church since she was young,” of Oceanside. Her Hilton said. “Everydedication to both thing I’ve known and positions was shown accomplished in my in her two-hour drive life was because of each way every Sunmy mother.” d ay. L o bb a n a l s o In her early years found a way to fit in Jamaica, Lobban weekend visits to Rikassumed a motherly ers Island for over a role from an early age, decade as a phlebotoas she was the eldest mist, running blood of eight children. She tests on inmates. was active in the PortCourtesy First United Methodist Francis, who folmore Missionary Church of Oceanside lowed in her aunt’s Church, participating OCEANSIDE AND ISLAND footsteps and works in the choir and street Park Pastor Pearlena as a teacher in North and prison ministries. Carolina, said Lobban The pastor immi- Lobban encouraged her to grated to Floral Park write, and so, at the with her aunt in 1991 and quickly ingrained herself in the Sunday service, Francis announced community at the South Floral Park that she would work on a book honUnited Methodist Church by leading oring Lobban’s life. The family and church held a virprayer meetings and outreach committees. In 2000, she was encouraged tual funeral service on Zoom on Sunby members of the Floral Park day night after the mass. At press time, the in-person funeral service church to join the ministry. Lobban enrolled in Bethel Bible had not been scheduled.
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McEvoy challenges Mulé in Nassau’s 5th L.D. the voices of all the people.
By CRISTINA ARROYO RODRIGUEZ carroyo@liherald.com
Incumbent County Legislator Debra S. Mulé, a Democrat from Freeport, is running for reelection for an office she’s held since 2018. Challenger Brian J. McEvoy is a Republican is a Republican from Freeport and former South Hempstead Civic Association President. The 5th Legislative District encompasses Baldwin, Freeport, South Hempstead and parts of Rockville Center, Merrick and Oceanside. The Herald asked the candidates questions focused on vital issues and what makes them qualified for the position.
Herald: What are the most pressing
issues in your district, and how do you address these collaboratively with all stakeholders within the next term?
Debra S. Mulé Incumbent
Herald: Covid-19 has altered how we
do “business as usual,” in terms of technology, healthcare, economy, etc. How do you plan to navigate the “new normal”?
Mulé: As we navigated a new world of
virtual meetings and webinars, my office discover some advantages to this form of outreach. Not only does a virtual approach make it much easier to record and archive events for future reference, it made it considerably less daunting for first-time attendees to participate in these meetings and benefit from the information we were sharing. Thanks to conservative budgeting and smart fiscal management, the County has been able to earmark large portions of its American Rescue Plan allocation toward direct relief programs that will help local businesses continue to adapt to the post-pandemic world. This summer, my Minority Caucus colleagues and I strongly advocated for and secured unanimous approval for dedicating tens of millions of dollars to recovery grants for small businesses, low-interest loan programs and other for ms of crucial support for entrepreneurs.
McEvoy: I believe that Covid-19 has impacted “how we do business as usual” in the following ways: When it comes to technology, the Covid-19 shutdown made us more dependent on technology--we witnessed students learning online, people working from home, and the way we now shop. While many of the hospitals were overcrowded during the heart of the pandemic, other types of illnesses were being moved to the side. Because of this we now are seeing
Brian J. McEvoy Challenger
Party: Democrat
Party: Dem, Rep Etc
Age: 59
Age: 59
Lives in: Freeport
Lives in: South Hempstead
Political experience: Nassau County Legislature, Freeport Village Trustee, Freeport School Board Vice-President and President
Political exxperience: South Hempstead Civic Association President Career: Operations Manager, High School Coach
Career: Social Worker
people suffering from serious illnesses. The economy has taken a huge loss during this time. On Long Island we need more help locally to help our small businesses survive and to grow new business. Long Island lost one in six businesses and, with that, people lost jobs and many left the state. We need a lot more capital spending to grow businesses in Nassau County. In my district, there are many businesses that have gone out of business due to the lockdown.
policy decisions. I am blessed with the opportunity to represent a tremendously diverse constituency in the 5th Legislative District, and it has always been my practice to equip my office to best meet the needs of our community. Since the district I serve includes a large number of Spanish-speaking residents, I have ensured that my staff will always include a person who is fluent in Spanish; my current staff includes a Haitian-Creole speaker as well.
Herald: Since the George Floyd pro-
McEvoy: I believe it is the responsibility of those that seek or hold government office to fight discrimination wherever it is found, promote policies that foster equality and support those that have been discriminated against. This includes ensuring that discriminatory policies, actions or barriers in the areas employment, housing, banking, etc. are eradicated. I also believe that total inclusion is important in making decisions. I think that is the only way we can move forward. If elected I promise to hold Town Hall meetings to hear
tests, organizational/institutional diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) have been put front and center. How would DEI instruct your practice as an elected official?
Mulé: Cognizant of the fact that my life
experiences do not encompass all experiences, I have made it a practice to maintain an open-door policy with my constituents. This ensures that I hear their concerns and use what I learn through these conversations to inform
Mulé: Community input provides valuable guidance as we plan for the future. In fact, residents and stakeholders have frequently shared ideas and approaches that we might not have previously considered. Whether in person or on Zoom, I will continue to meet with all local civic associations, as I have throughout my tenure in the Legislature, to ensure the lines of communication remain open. Baldwin’s downtown revitalization continues to be the top issue I am focused upon tackling in the Fifth Legislative District. The County’s contribution to this effort – Complete Streets – will be starting by the end of the year. This investment in our infrastructure promises to provide for a safe, walkable and revitalized downtown and serve as a catalyst for further smart, transit-oriented development. In a new term, I will continue to spearhead efforts to devise a plan for the remediation of the Oakwood Beach Club property. I will also build upon our successful flooding mitigation efforts on Long Beach Road in South Hempstead and will follow through on the reconstruction of this crucial County thoroughfare. McEvoy: It is my belief that the tax reassessment is extremely flawed. It is hard to understand that some homeowner’s taxes will go up drastically while others will stay the same. The $375 dollars that the county will be sending out is not enough to counterbalance the tax increases. I have spoken to homeowners on fixed incomes that are frighten that they will have to sell their homes. Another topic is the crime we have seen that the Bail Reform/ Cashless Bail has done to our way of living. We read about those being let out of jail after committing violent crimes. I have heard those that favor these laws say that it is a state matter. But is it really? When are these people released into the community, where are they going? I believe that law enforcement should be able to do their jobs and protect the citizens of Nassau County, whether in the neighborhoods or in our local jails.
Kiwanis anniversary dinner honors three kdaniel@liherald.com
The Kiwanis Club of Oceanside held its 75th anniversary dinner Oct.14, at which it honored its 23rd Heart of Gold Award recipients, Rosemarie and Denis Prendergast. “We have Denis and Rosemarie Prendergast being honored for the Heart of Gold Award for all the work and effort and time they spend volunteering for the kids in the community,” said the current Kiwanis lieutenant governor, Seth Blau.
Keith Mekeel was also honored with the Special Service Award. “Keith Mekeel, who is the associate principal of the high school, is being honored for all the work he does. He goes above and beyond working with the kids, and he does a tremendous job,” Blau said. “Oceanside Kiwanis has been serving the community and holding different events for the children in the community, h e l p i n g by h o l d i n g f u n d r a i s e r s, scholarships,and food baskets, for many years.” said former Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Steven Sirgiovanni.
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MEMBERS OF KIWANIS Club of Oceanside gathered for their recent 75th anniversary dinner. KIWANIS LT. GOV. Seth Blau, left, and club member Joe Ponte at the dinner.
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By TOM CARROZZA tcarrozza@liherald.com
The race for the Town of Hempstead 4th Council District is set between incumbent republican Anthony D’Esposito and democratic challenger Aaron Meyer. .
Herald: What are some of your top priorities going forward if re-elected/ elected?
the record, with actual dialogue.
Herald: Many local businesses took a
D’Esposito: Tax relief, keeping our com-
financial hit during the Coronavirus pandemic and have suffered from staffing shortages. What more can be done to help local business?
munities safe and providing top-notch constituent services have been and remain my priorities. For the last three years, I have helped draft and implement either a tax CUT or tax FREEZE budget. I will support Supervisor Don Clavin’s 2022 proposed tax CUT budget. I have worked hard since 2016 to improve roads, facilities and expand programs. I remain proud to join colleagues in dedicating over $75 million to roads and infrastructure projects, over $10 million in park improvements and continue to make the communities I represent along our shoreline, more resilient in the face of future storms. Since the day I took office, I remain committed to providing tax relief.
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D’Esposito: In spring of 2020, alongside Supervisor Don Clavin, I spearheaded the region’s first outdoor dining initiative – waiving fees and expediting the process to allow and expand outdoor dining.
Challenger
incumbent Party: Republican
Party: Democratic
Age: 39
Age: 42
Lives in: Island Park
Lives in: Oceanside
Professional Experience: Town of Hempstead Councilman (2016-present)
Professional Experience: First time candidate
Career: NYPD Detective (retired)
Career: Attorney, author, researcher, academic, public speaker, consultant
Meyer: A lot more can be done to help local businesses. Whether that means starting by designating personnel to work directly with small business to tasking the Hempstead Industrial Development Agency to evaluate rental and/or tax relief.
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Day of laughs set for Island Park Library By KEPHERD DANIEL kdaniel@liherald.com
An afternoon of laughs is set for the Island Park Library on Oct. 21 at 2 p.m., when comedian Mark Brier is scheduled to bring his act to the library. Brier, 74, from East Meadow, was raised in Long Beach and has been in the comedy business for 44 years, visiting libraries across the Island. He started in comedy in 1977, and in 2004, he brought his act to the East M eadow Library. “We ended up calling it ‘Laughs to the Library,’ and it’s been an ongoing program since then.” Now in its 18th year, the program has been given at 150 libraries in New York, New Jersey, Florida, Vermont and Connecticut. “I was always funny, and I used to make my mother laugh, and I always studied all the old comedians,’’ Brier said. “It came naturally to me. I was always the one getting in trouble in school.” Comedy recently became a full-time job for Brier after he retired from his day job as an accountant. “When I was 30 years old, I was living with three other friends after a divorce, and what helped me was making jokes and laughing with them,” Brier said. “At that time during the late ’70s, we would go to different comedy places, and I got hired somewhere and I became a comedian. I’ve done cruise ships, the Poconos, the Catskills, but mainly local.”
Brier remarried and has been married for more than 30 years. He still travels to different states to perform his comedy act. “I still do shows in New Jersey or Pennsylvania if we get booked,” he said. “I’ll go down to Florida for a week and do a few shows. It’s a lot of fun, and I don’t get tired of it. I’m 74 years old, so if I get tired I can take a nap.” Brier said he looked up to comedians Maury Amsterdam, Jackie Mason, Jackie Vernon, Robert Klein and Rodney Dangerfield. He also played baseball with Billy Crystal in ninth grade. Brier is a comedy specialist whose shows are mostly for seniors, but he tries to include something for everyone and adjust to the audience to which he is performing. “I do all the senior living centers, and libraries are my specialty,” Brier said. “There are references to things from the ’50s and ’60s, but I don’t just perform for people. I perform with people. I don’t pick on people, but I go with the flow. I don’t plan. I look at the audience, I get the temperature of the room, and I let them participate.” Brier has performed at many libraries across the Island, including Oceanside, Rockville Centre, Baldwin, Freeport, North Merrick and Long Beach. Oct. 21 will be his first time at the Island Park Library. “It will be fun,” he said. “You give me a microphone and an audience, and we’ll make it good.”
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By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com
Herald: Both you and your opponent are lawyers, how do you think that expertise translates into being an effective legislator?
County Legislator Howard Kopel (R-Lawrence) is running for his seventh two-year term. Democratic challenger Lisa Daniels ran against Kopel in 2013. The 7th District includes Oceanside, Rockville Centre, East Rockaway, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, and parts of Hewlett, Lawrence, Baldwin, Valley Stream and Lynbrook The Herald asked the candidates three questions focusing on issues upper most in constituents minds.
Herald: A few large-scale development projects have been proposed in the district and surrounding communities. What will you do to help ensure that resident concerns are not ignored? Lisa Daniels: Residents are understand-
ably frustrated about their lack of input and the limited information conc e r n i n g h a p h a z a r d d eve l o p m e n t throughout the community. Our neighbors duly expect that projects with reverberating effects throughout the community should depend on community review and discussion; they want a seat at the table. While I recognize the county has limited control over zoning, as a legislator I would work with municipal officials to promote the creation of a community advisory board and master planning commission. Not only should residents and community leaders have more of a say about the direction of their community, but these decisions should be made holistically to see what makes sense for the whole community. Resident concerns also refer to the county’s crumbling and ill-maintained infrastructure. We must ensure development does not exceed the level of our infrastructure. Our roadways and wastewater infrastructure are already far too often overwhelmed by existing use. That’s why, as a legislator, I would bolster the infrastructure that underlies all of our daily lives. Issues with county drainage and roadways will only be exacerbated by uncoordinated development, and must be addressed first and foremost.
Howard Kopel: Unfortunately, the zon-
ing for new projects is entirely outside the jurisdiction of the county, and so I cannot directly initiate legislative action. However, I have been an outspoken community leader in opposing the proposed Woodmere Club redevelopment, as well as ill-considered apartment projects in throughout the district and beyond. I have expressed opposition to any Industrial Development Agency benefits being extended to such projects, which harm the community. I have held several rallies and letter writing campaigns to force the state to finally live up to its obligations and complete the Nassau Expressway. The
Daniels: I have been a litigator advocat-
Lisa Daniels
Howard Kopel
Age: 55
Age: 70
Hometown: East Rockaway
Hometown: Lawrence
Party Affiliation: Democrat
Party Affiliation: Republican
Political experience: None
Political experience: Six-term county legislator, deputy presiding officer.
Career: Attorney and owner of Law office of Lisa Daniels, 1998 to present; adjunct professor Queens College 1997 to 2001; adjunct professor Hofstra University 1997 to 2001.
current situation is not only a major inconvenience, but also a continuing hazardous situation. I have plans to work cooperatively with other public officials, including across the aisle to renew pressure now that there is a new governor. I support sensible development and business expansion, but the infrastructure must be able to support it, which is often not the case. Finally, most of us live here because we like being out of New York City. We cannot allow our suburban environment to be transfor med into New York City’s “sixth borough.”
Herald: The residential property assessment system still needs an overhaul. What would you do to make it beneficial for homeowners and the county? Daniels: The property assessment sys-
tem in Nassau County was woefully neglected for years from the Mangano administration’s freezing of the tax rolls. This benefited political special interest groups with guaranteed payouts to tax certiorari attorneys. County finances were so beleaguered that money was borrowed specifically to pay refunds. This is why I’m so disheartened by calls to return to the days of special interest payouts and financial mismanagement. I believe in a fair assessment of every home. County Executive Laura Curran has had the political courage to begin cleaning up our county finances, assessing every house to determine its
Career: Attorney corporate 1975 to 1985. Owner Sutton Alliance, a national title insurance and settlement firm 1985 to present.
actual and current value. Under the county executive’s efforts, all have maintained their right to challenge an assessment value; further, her administration has created a user-friendly grievance system to make the process even more accessible. Reassessing property values regularly with a robust grievance system is the best and only way to fine-tune the system and ensure residents are paying taxes on the actual value of their property, and not overpaying. I’d also add that 70 percent of property taxes are attributable to school taxes, not county taxes, which can often get lost in these discussions
Kopel: The assessment system is a mess
perpetrated by the county executive’s administration. No one would argue against a fair and accurate system, but the new system simply is neither fair, nor accurate. More than 60 percent of homeowners are experiencing increases, some of the huge and some people are, literally, being forced from their homes. This results, not only of inaccurate assessments, but from the county executive breaking a promise to the Legislature to follow state law limiting annual increases to individual homeowners, and using a legal maneuver to avoid the law. The volume of complaints and protests against the new assessments is historic, clearly indicating that something is wrong. I believe that the county should call a halt to increases, conduct a careful study to determine what
ing for children and families in need in Nassau County for over 20 years. Through these years — fighting for the needs of our most vulnerable residents — I’ve come to understand the value of robust representation. In our system, it’s far too easy for entrenched interests to get their way or for one’s needs to not be given space in a debate. I know what it takes and what it means to stand up for our neighbors. While my opponent might like to joke he’s a recovering attorney, I truly value the experience I’ve had advocating for children and families in our county. It is also important for a legislator to consider how the laws they draft and vote on will impact real people in their everyday lives outside of the vacuum of the legislative chamber. As a litigator and a member of the Legislative Drafting and Review Subcommittee of the New York State Bar Association Committee on Children and the Law, I am constantly reviewing, interpreting, and applying existing statutes and legislation. My first-hand experience in the real life impact of le gislation makes me uniquely suited to give our neighbors the representation they deserve.
Kopel: I disagree with the premise of this question. I do not actually think that being a lawyer is necessary to be an effective legislator. Many of the most effective advocates for their constituents, on both sides of the aisle, are not lawyers. Being a lawyer does, obviously, bring some advantages in terms of training provided to lawyers to think logically and to write concisely and clearly. However, many lawyers are terrible writers and poor advocates, while many nonlawyers are extremely clear thinkers, and eloquent and effective representatives for the community. I encourage our young people, of whatever educational background, to get involved in the political process, and to work for the community. A varied base of knowledge and experience is extremely valuable in a legislative body and is much better than having just a bunch of lawyers deciding things. I am a lawyer by training, but most of my career has been as an owner, together with my wife, of a business that provides work for many people, and enables us to gain knowledge and experience outside a narrow legal base. I believe that my experience as a business owner has been most valuable in my acknowledged expertise in dealing with county finances.
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iNvestors BaNK represeNatives Jonathan Gross, (left), Paul VonBevern, Cara Ganshaw, Amanda Seppi, Michael Billia, with Herald Community Newspapers publisher Stuart Richner and head of New Business Development, Special Projects & Events Management Lori Pedone, and Investors Bank officials Sean Luiso and James Ladolce at the gala.
Annual gala recognizes top lawyers, firms By Kate NalepiNsKi knalepinski@liherald.com
Esteemed lawyers from across Long Island were celebrated at the Heritage Club at Bethpage on Oct. 5 for the second Annual Top Lawyers of Long Island awards gala. The event, which began at 6 p.m., was organized by RichnerLIVE, the events division of Richner Communications, and Herald Community Newspapers. Amy Amato, Executive Director of Corporate Relations and Events of Richner Communications and RichnerLIVE welcomed nearly 200 guests and expressed the importance of being able to celebrate the award winners’ accomplishments in person. Awards were distributed for Jim Green/Herald lawyers’ successes in a variety of practices, including bankruptcy, WaBC-tv reporter KristiN Thorne with estates and trusts, business and Honoree Hon. John M. Czgyier, Jr. of Lewis Johs commercial litigation, criminal, Avallone Aviles, LLP. cybersecurity, divorce mediation, person after a long time of not having any elder law, education, emerging companies and venture capital, environ- events.” Nixon Peabody LLP was one of mental, franchise law, government rela- event sponsors. Elizabeth Siegel, an associate with Prostions, taxes, real estate and much more. “During the past year, we certainly kauer Rose LLP, was selected as this year’s needed the best legal minds at work more Rising Star, while Deborah Aviles, of than ever, as we dealt with novel issues, Lewis Jons Avallone Aviles, LLP, obtained such as vaccination requirements in the the Lifetime Achievement award. Aviles is an equity partner and senior workplace, new federal funding programs, work-from-home arrangements and much trial attorney with Lewis Jons Avallone more,” Herald Community Newspapers Aviles, LLP, known for fighting claims of CEO Stuart Richner said at the event. medical malpractice. A former member of “This evening is a real celebration, as we the Supreme Court Committee, Judicial recognize many of Long Island’s best and Screening Committee and more, she brightest legal professionals who have helped found the Alexander Hamilton Inns achieved excellence in their area of prac- of Court for Suffolk County. “I’ve been in practice 40 years,” Avlies tice and given back to their communities.” Outstanding pro-bono projects and top said. “This is not an award for me – this is legal firms based on size also received rec- an award for all the people I’ve worked ognition. Michael Schnipper of Nixon Pea- with other the years, my staff, my colbody, LLP, said that receiving one of three leagues – they make me look good.” Plenty of specialty drinks and appetiztop legal firm awards was an honor. “We are grateful to the Herald for hon- ers were served during the two-hour cockoring us,” Schnipper said. “It’s so great to tail hour, where many legal representabe recognized, and it’s great to be back in tives mingled outside under the stars.
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Joseph Bruha of Grassi Advisors & Accountants hosted a table during cocktail hour. “It’s great to be back at a live event and to see everybody face-to-face,” Joseph Bruha, Marketing Senior Manager at Grassi Advisors & Accountants said. “We work very closely with the legal community, on everything from valuations to litigation support to trust and estate work. For us, it’s very important to be at an event like this and show the love.” Lisa Rispoli, partner and trust and estate services leader with Grassi, said she was grateful to interact with her potential clients and to applaud them for their successes at the gala. Rispoli, who completes litigation support and estate and trust administration services for attorneys, said Grassi has a good reputation in the community, especially within the courts.“We do a lot of networking and we have a lot of good relationships with the attorneys – they know we have their back,” Rispoli said, “and that’s our job.” Law professionals then migrated to the dining room, where WABC-TV reporter Kristin Thorne distributed the awards
during dinner and dessert. “This is an incredible gathering of Long Island’s top attorneys, and we are thrilled to be part of such a special night honoring them,” said Michael Billia, Investors Bank Senior Vice President Long Island Market. “We are very happy to be here, in person, celebrating the awards everyone is receiving and thanking them for the work they do.” The event was sponsored by: Investors Bank, Grassi Advisors & Accountants, Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP, Vishnick McGovern Milizio LLP, Barket Epstein Kearon Aldea & LoTurco, LLP, Ruskin Moscou and Faltischek, Quatela Chimeri PLLC, D’Angelo Law Associates, P.C, Campolo, Middleton & McCormick, LLP, Nassau University Medical Center, Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C., Nixon Peabody, Real Estate Homes and PrintEarly.com. Visit http://www.richnerlive.com/ toplawyerawards/to view more pictures and a complete list of honorees.
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Fitness center helps seniors thrive in O’side
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keeping clean during and after Covid, and it made me feel comfortable coming back as a trainer,” Perrotta said. Perrotta was recently working with one of the senior clients, Susanne Fryd, who has had shoulder and back surgery, but still comes to the JCC regularly for personal training. “I took a look at her MRI and said to her that it’s impossible to be moving the way you are,” he said. “It’s incredible to see the results that everyone has after coming here.” “I haven’t been sick in two years, and the staff is wonderful,” Fryd said. “The trainer that I had previously didn’t come back to the JCC after Covid, [but] still emails to check on me. They become family.”
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body, and it’s very community-based. Some of the clients we have are in their 80s and come every day. “This place definitely gives people a lot more life and energy,” she continued. Fitness and group exercise are exclusive to JCC members, but there are also many activities open to all. Cruz started a special-needs basketball program, for example. “We want to start a day program for people with disabilities,’’ Cruz said. “We also host the Oceanside swim team. With the fitness program, we have a swim team for which we had 80 kids signed up, and we have pickleball. This is a community center that has a little bit of everything, and we want to be there for Oceanside.” One of the JCC personal trainers, Jill Nass, spoke about how training programs returning to in-person sessions has impacted members. “We do personal training with people of all different abilities at the JCC,” she said. “We want to keep them motivated, keep them moving and keep them strong and healthy. It’s fun, it’s challenging, and we get to know everybody. They love the stretching we do, and it gets them ready for the rest of the workout. Personal training is definitely community-oriented, especially at the JCC. It’s a warm, friendly feel. You feel like you’re home.” Rocko Perrotta, another JCC trainer, spoke about how much the fitness classes help local seniors. “They did a fantastic job
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At 42, Denise Cornell has many roles — nurse, firefighter and EMT. She was born and raised in Oceanside and has worked for the past 22 years at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside as a nurse. As was the case with so many people, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic affected her both personally and professionally. “Personally, it took a lot out of me. I was secluded from my children for seven months,” Cornell said. “I quarantined myself from them because I was in the middle of everything — running ambulance calls, working around the clock. But the pandemic really did open my eyes to a lot of different things. It made me want to help more in the community wherever I could. “I was communicating with different family members, helping patients and families communicate with their loved ones,” she continued. “I just tried to do whatever I would to give back. In order for me to help myself through the pandemic, I needed to figure out different ways that I could help other people.” In the summer of 2020, she entered the Nassau County Fire Academy for a twoweek training to become a Class A firefighter. “It felt like I needed to find other ways to give back to the community, especially during a pandemic,” she said. Cornell now lives in Lynbrook. Three years ago, she joined the East Rockaway Fire Department and became an East Rockaway EMT while still working fulltime at Mount Sinai. “It was almost like a calling,” she said. “I went to a town where I didn’t know anybody, joined the Fire Department [and] did all the EMT schooling while working full-time. I loved it so much and thought how else could I help the community, so I became a firefighter.” With the Fire Department, Cornell holds fire safety and first aid trainings at local schools. “Firefighting was always something I wanted to do,” she said. “It was almost like it was meant to be. I love it, and I love when little girls see me and
say, ‘Look, she’s a girl firefighter.’ It’s an amazing feeling. Cornell has worked at Mount Sinai since Nov. 29, 1999, and became an emergency room nurse 10 years ago. “I started as a secretary, worked in labor and delivery, put myself through school while raising a family,” she said. Through the years, she worked In the hospital through many tragedies, including the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, and recalled her feelings on that terrubke day. “I wasn’t a nurse yet, I was an administrative secretary for nursing administration while in nursing school. But I knew what I had to do. I grabbed a stethoscope and ran down to the ER to help however I could. It’s like an instinct.” Cornell also worked through the swine flu outbreak in 2009, Superstorm Sandy in 2012 and last year’s pandemic. Although Cornell was afraid of becoming ill herself when the pandemic hit, she knew her responsibility as a first responder. “We go straight ahead, full force, whatever we can do to help others, and I just attacked it,” she said. I went to work around the clock. It was very stressful, emotionally and physically, because not only did I work all day long, but I also responded to ambulance calls and multiple Covid calls. The andemic gave you a different perspective on life.” Cornell has two children in High School, Kaitlyn and Nicholas, and they are both following in their mom’s first responder footsteps. “My children are both volunteers in the Fire Department and junior firefighters, and they’re giving back as well.” Both of her children share a passion for helping others, and both are looking to pursue careers in health care, perhaps first responders. Cornell made it a point to thank so many for where she is today. “I feel like there are so many people that should be a part of this,” she said. “I don’t always get the time to reflect on what others think of me, but I do what I have to do because I feel it’s the right thing to do. First responders all work together. Whether it’s police officers, firefighters, EMTs, nurses, we’re all a community.”
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ORCHESTRA PRESIDENT WAYNE Lipton is happy to see the musicians return to live performance. During the last 18 months, the South Shore Symphony Orchestra has been doing virtual performances online. Box Office, (516) 323-4444. Audiences must follow Madison Theatre protocols pertaining to masks and vaccination. Closing out 2021, the orchestra will join with Leggz Ltd. Ballet and guest performers for a full-length production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” Nutcracker Ballet spectacular guest performers on Dec. 21, 22 and 23.
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The South Shore Symphony’s long pandemic hiatus is over. The popular local orchestra is back on stage and eager to welcome audiences. The South Shore Symphony returns to the Madison Theatre at Molloy College for a season of special performances celebrating its return to live performance. The 2021-22 season marks its 30th season in Rockville Centre. The first concert, on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m., features Paul Hindemith’s “Mathis der Mahler,” Aaron Copland’s “Music for the Movies” and Darius Milhaud’s “le Boeuf sur le toit.” The Copland work is a suite of music he wrote for movies with hints of his later famous composition, “Appalachian Spring.” The Milhaud was designed to be music for silent film star Charlie Chaplin, but this composition with a Brazilian dance flavor later morphed into a ballet in 1920. Hindemith wrote this symphony in 1934 while working on his opera of the same name. These 20th century works are exciting for both the orchestra and audience alike. Acclaimed pianist effrey Biegel is the featured performer at the orchestra’s second performance on Saturday, Dec. 4. The program includes Leroy Anderson’s Piano “Concerto in C” and Dick Tunney’s “Peanuts Concerto.” The orchestra will also perform George Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” This concert highlights the genius of American composers. The Rockville Centre Guild for the Arts is underwriting and sponsoring these two performances and is offering the tickets for free with a suggested donation of $20 at the door. Tickets are available at the Madison Theatre
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4 Clubside Dr, BA, Renovated 3 BR, 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar. Community Pool & Tennis. Near All. SD#14 .............. REDUCED! $649,000
if interested, please contact and email resume to our personnel Office at
Email or mail copy of resume to:
jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us
516-481-4100 ext. 3630
Franklin Square UFSD c SchOOl BUS DrIverS WanteD Must Have B License With PS Endorsement And NYS Fingerprints Required. Guaranteed 6 Hours/Day. 10 Month Position. Offering Benefits, Retirement Fund And Holiday Pay. $25.35/Hour With Contractual Increases.
Grant Funded Positions ENL Teacher • Social Studies Teacher (7-12) • School Counselor (HS) Social Worker (Elem) • Teaching Assistants (Elem) NYS Certification Required
Please apply online by Oct 30th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire
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Monticello Central School
The Monticello CSD is seeking the following Special Education Teaching Positions. Biology Teacher (7-12) • English Teacher (7-12)
NYS Certification Required
Please apply online by Oct 30th at https://monticelloschools.tedk12.com/hire
STARTING SAlARIES Big Bus Van Non-Benefit Rate
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Sign On Bonus $2,500.00 for CDL driver bus and van *Some restrictions may apply.
$500.00 for non CDL drivers. Will train qualified applicants
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EDUcATIoNAl BUS TRANSpoRTATIoN 516.454.2300 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FT
Cedarhurst Real Estate Management Office. Light Accounting, Computer Skills, Yardi Exp. Preferable, Excel/Word. Spanish Helpful. $35-$50K. 516-216-9139 Send Resume: harry@hhrmc.com
Administrative Assistant For Cedarhurst Law Office
Command Of English Language And Computer Skills Mandatory Salary Commensurate With Experience. Email Resume To Siberlaw@aol.com
ADMITTED ATTORNEY NY NJ for small Valley Stream law firm. Forward resumes to: uma@hilsenrathlaw.com
COMPANION With Elderly
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Double Pay-Holidays CALL AGENCY
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CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE Full or Part Time Richner Communications, a multi-media company based in Garden City, has an excellent opportunity for a customer service associate in our mailing and circulation department. Responsibilities include, computer input, data maintenance, customer service-phones and emails, and general office functions. Strong knowledge of Excel required. Knowledge of database maintenance and postal regulations a plus. Qualified candidates must be computer literate, dependable, organized, energetic, detail orientated and able to work well under deadlines. Please send Resume and Salary requirements to:
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CLERICAL: F/T, MONDAY- FRIDAY 9am-4:30pm, Benefits English / Spanish Speaking A MUST Mail-Order Pharmacy, Valley Stream Fax Resume 516-561-6483 Call 516-561-6480
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Leave Replacements Mathematics Teacher (7-12)
NEW
MEDICAL SECRETARY/ ASSISTANT PT/ FT: Garden City. Responsible, Reliable. Good Salary. Computer/ Website Management/ Experience Helpful. Call 516-739-0333: Fax 516-739-0344
MERRICK BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM seeking mature individuals to supervise elementary school aged children from 2:45 pm to 5:00 or 6:00 pm weekdays. Experience helpful. If interested email merr ickbasp@aol.com or call (516)379-4245. Multiple IT Positions: Software Developer needed to design, develop, and maintain software solutions and applications. Programmer Analysts needed to conduct requirements identification, plan, develop, test and document programs. DevOps Engineer needed to create Automation frameworks and Automation suites for various large scale web applications using Java and Python, Selenium WebDriver, Selenium Grid in AWS Cloud. Functional Software Analysts needed to conduct development, testing source code, and validation for the health-industry specific project. Positions based in Hicksville, NY, but require travel/relocation to unanticipated locations throughout U.S. Email resume to sridhar@mahimasoft.com, Srivin Infosystems, Inc. dba Mahima Soft, 76 N Broadway, Ste. 2007, Hicksville, NY 11801. No walk-ins.
HEWLETT BAY PARK
40 Heron Dr, BA, 10,000 Sq Ft Waterfront Property on an Acre of Parklike Grounds Tucked away in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 5.5 Bth Contemporary. Soaring Ceilings. IGPl, Hot Tub. 285' Vinyl Bulkhead Raised & Redone Dock. 3 Car Garage.......................................................................REDUCED! $3,499,000 1534 Broadway #103, BA, BRAND NEW GUT RENOVATION! Spacious 2 BR, 2 Bth Condo in Luxurious Jonathan Hall. LR/DR Opens Into Large Gran/Wood EIK, Island & Stainless Steel Appl. Laundry Rm, Pantry. Mstr Ste Boasts New Bath & Huge Walk in Closet. Terrace Facing into Courtyard. Doorman Bldg, Elevator. Indoor Garage Pkg, Storage ................... $850,000 395 Serena Rd, BA, 5 BR, 2 Bth Col on O/S Property. Updtd EIKs. 3 BR Main Level, 2 Upstairs with OSE. SD#14. Possible M/D with Proper Permits. Near All ......................................................... REDUCED! $749,000 1610 Hilary Ct, BA, Beautifully Gut Renovated 4600 Sq Ft Colonial in Cul de Sac. 5 BR, 3.5 Bth, Full FBsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grievance Filed .......................................................................... REDUCED! $1,225,000
CEDARHURST
WATERFRONT LAND for sale! Great Opportunity to Build Dream Home. Permits Required.SD#15 ................................................................ $399,000
VALLEY STREAM
Grant Funded Positions • Clients • m-Clients • Malverne • 42194 Malverne Richner Communications jcentrella@franklinsquare.k12.ny.us Biology Teacher 7-12) • ELA Teacher ( 7-12) • Mathematics Teacher (7-12) 3.125x 3" Richner Communications Social Studies Teacher (7-12) • Spanish Teacher (MS & HS) Pg 2 Cleaners
IVERS BUS DR TED WAN DoN’T MISS The Bus!
22 Clubside Dr, BA, NEW! Move Right Into This Renovated 3 BR, Updated 3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen with Open Layout. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK with Island Opening into FDR & Spacious Living Room. Sliding Doors to Priv Deck. Lower Level Family Room. Att Gar, Community Pool & Tennis. Near All ............................................................................................ $729,000
HEWLETT
Middle Level CTE Teacher NYS Certification in Business, Family & Consumer Science or Health Science Required Dance Teacher (HS) Living Environment/General Science Teacher (MS) Mathematics Teacher (7-12) • World Language Teacher School Counselor (Elem)
Special Education Openings
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Monticello Central School
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Malverne Union Free School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If interested, please contact and email resume to our Personnel Office at
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$16.00/Hour.
dlawlor@malverneschools.org Human Resources, Administration Building 301 Wicks Lane, Malverne, NY 11565
OPEN HOUSES 10/23/21 & 10/24/21 WOODMERE
Various Shifts As Needed $18.25/Hour Experience A Plus But Not Required.
Requirements: NYS Fingerprint Clearance
Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299
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RECEPTIONIST PART TIME For Long Beach & Merrick Douglas Elliman Real Estate Off. Saturday & Sundays A MUST. Flexible For Both Locations. Call Carmela 516-432-3400. TOW TRUCK DRIVERS: FT/PT. Days, Evenings, Weekends. Experienced Only Apply. Call Sacha or Mike 718-291-2992
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74 Gibson Blvd #1B, Saturday, 10/23, 1-3, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24 ..............................................$199,000 155 Gibson Blvd, BA, Rental of 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large FBsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg. Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14 ...................................................................................................$3,500
Situations Wanted
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ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Looking For Work Part Time Starting Mid-November. Experienced. Rockville Centre Vicinity. Jacqueline 516-536-6994
4 CLUBSIDE Dr, BA, Renovated 3 BR,3.5 Bth Townhouse in Cedar Glen. Updtd Gran/Wood EIK & Bths. HW Flrs. Fin Lower Level. Att Gar.Community Pool & Tennis.Near All. SD#14...$649,000, Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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HEWLETT BA, 11610 Hilar y Ct, REDUCED! Beautifully Gut Renovated 4600 Sq Ft Colonial in Cul de Sac. 5 BR,3.5 Bth with Full FBsmt, 2 Car Att Gar. SD#20. Tax Grivance Filed.....$1,225,000 Ronnie Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
HOME HEALTH AIDE Needed- Rockville Centre. Monday -Friday, 1pm-7pm, Assist Senior, Including Cooking Dinner. Vaccination Required. Call Hyacinth 516-476-8954.
VALLEY STREAM 10/23, 1-3,, 74 Gibson 1B, FIRST TIME ON MARKET! Lovely 1 Bedroom Coop on First Floor. LR, DR, Kitchen & Bath. HW Flrs. Convenient to LIRR & Shops. SD#24...$199,000 Ronnie Gerber 516-238-4299
REAL ESTATE Real Estate 5 ACRES ONLY $59,900! Easy access Albany NY-Benn VT. Perfect for mini-farm. Build your home on the knoll overlooking this gorgeous 5-acre meadow! Raise animals, grow own vegetables, great views, southern exposure, surveyed. Owner financed. 802-447-0779 POMPANO BEACH, FL Condo–Emerald Tower, 2 bdrm+den, large balcony, direct ocean view, deeded beach. Totally remodeled, W/D in unit. $549,900 – Call Mike, Owner 954-257-2227
VALLEY STREAM RENTAL 155 Gibson Blvd, 3 BR, 1.5 Bth Apt on Main Floor of 2 Fam House. Updtd Kitchen & Baths. Large Fin Bsmt with Family Rm, Laundry Rm & Half Bth, OSE. Use of Backyard. Driveway Pkg.Near LIRR & Shops. SD#14...$3,500 Per Month Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-429
Apartments Wanted FRANKLIN SQUARE ONLY
Quiet 2 BR Apt. Wanted North of Hempstead Tpke. Call 516-488-5746
OFFICE HELP PART-TIME Medical Office, Diversified Duties 516 679-0281 PRIVATE DRIVER NEEDED
Weekly Hours Vary. Occasional Overnight Stay. Use Of Company Car. Background Check And DMV Check. Call For Details. Barbara 516-705-4804
REAL ESTATE SALESPERSONS WANTED
Open F/T & P/T Positions Experience Preferred Virtual Work Environment Make Money From Home Call For Confidential Interview 516-484-2999 RECEPTIONIST/ CLERICAL: 3 Days/ Week For Chiropractic Office In Valley Stream. Will Train. Call 516-791-6421
Karen Elefante Licensed RE Salesperson karen.elefante@compass.com 100 Merrick Rd, Suite 430W Rockville Centre, NY 11570 M: 516.398.5055 O: 516.703.3378 Karen Elefante is a real estate agent affiliated with Compass. Compass is a licensed real estate broker and abides by equal housing opportunity laws.
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Rockville Centre
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“Knowledgeable, caring and enthusiastic... She takes the anxiety out of the process...” –LM
516-764-2601
Where Dreams Come Home
55 Merrick Avenue, Merrick NY 11566
John Lawlor, CBR, SFR
NYS Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker
Michele Librett-Lawlor, CBR, SFR NYS Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
BestLiHomes.com • 516-418-3333
“Going Above & Beyond to find your Dream Home”
Rhonda Healy
M: (516) 236-7269
Real Estate Salesperson, abR, SRS E: Rhonda.Healy.VW@gmail.com Verdeschi & Walsh Realty 1025 W. Beech St. | Long Beach, NY
Tiffany Balanoff Licensed Real Estate Salesperson
Tiffany.Ballanoff@ellliman.com
Cell: 516-410-6671 Office: 516-669-3700 Douglas Ellliman Real Estate 304 Merrick Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570
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his beautiful home is ideally located on a quiet, double dead end block, which allows for plenty of room to play anywhere outdoors. The spacious interior includes a beautifully detailed living room featuring a wood burning fireplace with French Doors that open up to the peaceful front porch. The formal dining room leads you into a large open eat in kitchen with an open concept den for all to enjoy and relax. The Sliding doors open to a backyard that is perfect for entertaining and sports; and is fully fenced in. There are four truly spacious bedrooms including a primary room ensuite. The third floor and basement are finished with loads of closet, office, and play space. For more information contact Tiffany Balanoff, ABR, PSA, RENE, SRS at Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Rockville Centre. M 516-410-6671.
516-425-2068
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3,318 Square foot building on a 1/3 acre lot. Former bank branch with drive through windows. 14 on-site parking spots and adjacent to a municipal parking lot. Owner motivated. Contact Breslin Realty
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rmacdougall@breslinrealty.com 500 Old Country Road, Suite 200, Garden City , NY 11530 Apartments For Rent CEDARHURST NO FEE Pr ivate Entrance, Modern 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, CAC, W/D, Storage, Wall To Wall Carpeting, Indoor Parking Space. Starting At $1450 For O n e B e d r o o m W h e n Ava i l a bl e. (516)860-6889/ (516)852-5135/ (516)582-9978
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EAST ROCKAWAY LOVELY STUDIO Separate Entrance, Use Of Backyard, Parking. Suitable One/ No Smoking/ Pets. $1,200 Includes All. 516-695-7476
CEMETERY PLOT FOR TWO For Sale: Pinelawn Cemetery. Garden Of Normandy North. Price Negotiable. 516-872-1508
LYNBROOK: 3-1/2 Rooms, Separate Entrance, New Appliances/ Rugs. Near All. $1750 Includes All. No Fee. 516-593-1689 or 516-887-1126
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If Your Plumbing STInkS
A. Do things once, the best way. A deck isn’t habitable, but a sunroom is, and a permit is required. Plans have to show structural support, energy and building code compliance. Rain, moisture and ice are your primary concerns.
Ask The Architect
You need the whole story without the sales part. Just like any purchase, issues you might onte eeper not expect are still important, like finding out what kind of oil to add to your snow blower before the engine seizes or that windows without factory tinting can allow ultra-violet sunlight rays to fade your carpet. As an architect for a largely popular sunroom manufacturer in the 1980s and ’90s, I experienced many issues with their construction.
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Q. I’m buying a sunroom for my breakfast room on the back of my split-level house, about 8 feet off the ground. I’m being told by the contractor that I need an architect and sealed plans. Since it’s basically a kit of parts that will go on my existing deck, why do I need this? It seems like a lot of extra expense the sunroom people didn’t tell me about. If I already have a permit for the deck, it should be allowed, right? I haven’t bought the sunroom yet. I’m just trying to be sure I know the whole story before I do this, probably by spring, when the weather is better for construction. Any advice would be helpful.
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Pre-engineered panel systems are designed by the company, hopefully by engineers, and should come with plans, from the manufacturer, that can be sealed and signed by their in-house engineer. If not, plans may need to be drawn from scratch by an architect or engineer that you hire so those plans can be integrated with your house. Integrated means that the company generally just sells you a product and doesn’t necessarily give any indication of how to support the unit or how to attach the unit system to your house so that it won’t leak or move. This is the general failing of the system, since, as I experienced with most of the installations, the part I could detail was free of leaking or movement, but the units themselves leaked nearly every time. We could detail how the edges of the unit could be sealed and redundantly weather-stripped and flashed, but the frames around the glass and wall edges would unseal and leak. I even met with the corporate president/owner and identified the specific problems. Promises to correct leak issues were made but not kept, and eventually I gave up. I looked at a two-year-old system while discussing other work for a home recently. The owner described the back-and-forth misery he and his family were experiencing with their sunroom and the company. Even 25 years after I gave up, the same company is still doing things the same way. You need a detail-oriented architect and installer, even if you think you don’t. The cost of doing things twice is much greater. Good luck. © 2021 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.
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follow the developments in the political world to keep myself up to date on the issues. Sadly, the more I read, the more I’m convinced that the American political system has been poisoned by aggressive partisan politics and legislative gridlock. Some of you will say that it’s been that way for a long time, but as a factual matter, today’s politics have reached an all-time low. I served in state government for 23 years. During that time, I was fortunate to have been a part JERRY of the legislative leadership. On KREMER countless occasions I would accompany the Democratic Assembly speaker to a meeting with the Republican State Senate majority leader. During those meetings, we would go over our legislative wish lists and agree on what legislation could be passed in both houses. When the meetings ended, we shook hands and moved forward on an agreed agenda.
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There are so many things wrong with the American political system today that it’s hard to pick the worst examples. Congress is inhabited by a bunch of donothings. The Republican members have tied their fortunes to former President Donald Trump. They live in constant fear of antagonizing Trump, and of having him seek primary opponents to oust them. They have pretended to buy into the bogus claim that the election was stolen and promote the lie, even though they privately admit that the election was done fairly. The Democratic Party doesn’t deserve any accolades, either. A small group of progressives is torpedoing the programs of their own president and refusing to accept any compromise. President Biden’s Build Back Better proposal contains many programs that should be embraced by elected officials in both parties. Everyone knows that child care is critical for working mothers. The nation needs better-funded child care programs now. Biden has proposed that there be free tuition at community col-
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leges. That could help many young people get a start toward a career. For the past 20-plus years, there has been an ongoing debate about allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug costs, and that idea should be a winner. But the drug company lobbyists have contributed heavily to the campaigns of many members of Congress, and this proposal will die in committee. I’ve been voting since age 18, and I never once heard anyone criticize the voting process. Some candidates have won or lost elections by a handful of votes, and they have accepted the results. For the first time ever, our voting system is being challenged by the former president, who refuses to accept the fact that he lost fair and square. At his suggestion, a number of states have been forced to do audits of the 2020 election results, and all of the audits show that the election was conducted honestly. Thanks to Trump’s campaign against the ballot process, dozens of hardworking election officials have gotten death threats.
he partisan poison in no way resembles my experience in the State Legislature.
The partisan poison has been responsible for making our health care system a red state-blue state battle. Most of the states headed by Republican governors have refused to encourage people to wear masks or get vaccinated. Emergency rooms in their states are at capacity and emergency surgical procedures have been denied to their residents. Every day there is a new story about families losing loved ones due to their failure to be vaccinated. Those tragedies could have been avoided if the system had not been politicized. The vitriol created by the former president has even found its way down to the local level. School board members have been verbally attacked over mask requirements and faced threats of physical harm. It is horrible to think that America’s political system has sunk this far. Maybe the voting public will awaken before it’s too late to stop the avalanche of partisan fighting. Let’s hope so. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.
Becoming the expert in your own disease
t’s the job nobody wants, but when you get a diagnosis of breast cancer, the job is yours. You must become the world’s expert in your own disease. Ten years ago, I discovered a small lump in my breast. As I wrote then, “You are driving down a road, all is well, the future looks untroubled and then suddenly the wheels fall off the car, your hair catches fire and you head over a cliff.” In retrospect, that seems a bit melodramatic, but it was how RANDI I felt. KREISS In a quick and disorienting process, I got the bad news, I had biopsies, a lumpectomy, radiation, and treatment for five years with an aromatase inhibitor, an estrogen inhibiting drug. You take a pill every day, and it suppresses the estrogen in your body when estrogen has been found to be the factor in your cancer. Every one of these steps, even 10 years ago, required personal decisions. One doctor asked if I wanted a mastectomy or a lumpectomy. Did I want six-week radiation, three-week radia-
tion or one-week radiation with a radioactive implant? Should I stay on the aromatase inhibitor for the basic five years or continue treatment? The second-most destabilizing and stressful part of having breast cancer — the first being fear of death — was feeling unprepared to make these choices. I can tell you what got me through. I found excellent doctors. I brought my husband or another “good listener” to every appointment. I read everything I could (except personal blogs) about the choices, and I accepted the help of a few friends who had had breast cancer and could guide me. At one point I remember sitting with a friend as I was deciding between lumpectomy or mastectomy and asking her to just think through all the pros and cons of each. There are women who cannot undertake research and decision-making. I understand. The best path, then, is to ask someone to be your proxy in researching the options, find experienced doctors and go with the best advice. Let trusted family or friends help you make the choices of treatment, when there are choices. For me, the job of learning about the
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disease and my options, while anxietyproducing, also conferred some sense of control. Websites like breastcancer.org, mskcc.org, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation and Susan B. Komen offer updated, detailed information on every aspect of breast cancer. My job isn’t over. Now, 10 years after my diagnosis, many of the protocols have changed. New drugs have come on the market. Chemotherapy is used more judiciously. Genomic testing helps inform who will benefit from chemotherapy and who will not. This testing becomes more sophisticated every year, and has saved thousands and thousands of women from the rigors and side effects of chemotherapy. Drugs are now available to treat previously untreatable cancers, and new therapies and medications can extend the lives of women with metastatic breast cancer. The gold standard for my type of cancer used to be five years on the aromatase inhibitor; now some studies indicate that extended treatment is beneficial for some women. You must keep asking questions. The use of MRIs in addition to mammography for follow-up testing is
y story began, as so many do, with the discovery of a small lump.
encouraged by some doctors and discouraged by others who say there are too many false positives that lead to too many unnecessary biopsies. These are hard choices to make when even doctors sometimes disagree. All that any one woman can do is become educated, find doctors who specialize in the disease, make the best decisions you can in the moment, and know that the chances are better today than ever before that you will recover and live a full life. Part of the job is to know or discover any family history, insist on genomic testing if the findings may inform your treatment path and find a friend who can be your guide. Decisions must be made in the beginning and then again as you age, because the body of research increases, protocols change, and you may decide to take advantage of something new that will improve chances of good health going forward. As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness month, I am encouraged by the access patients have to new regimens. Please, be sure you understand all the options as you move through treatment and recovery. The job never ends. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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here is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and the second-most-common form of cancer among women, behind skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died and to spread the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths. It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one. Screenings and treatments, however, have decreased dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Roughly one-third of women who should have had mammograms missed their annual screenings over the past 18 months, according to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. That is a deeply concerning statistic. Because of the sharp reduction in mammograms, doctors are now starting to find more advanced forms of breast cancer than normal. Medical experts are urging women to be screened and to keep up any treatments and surgeries. Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for those with histories of breast cancer in their families. Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the
Breast cancer resources ■■ Hewlett■House,■a■nonprofit■community■ learning■resource■center:■86■East■Rockaway■ Road,■Hewlett,■(866)■411-CANCER■(2262). ■■ The■Adelphi■NY■Statewide■Breast■Cancer■ hotline:■(800)■877-8077■or■https://breastcancer.adelphi.edu/.■The■American■Cancer■ Society:■(800)■ACS-2345■(227-2345)■or■ www.cancer.org. breast or in the underarm area. ■ Swelling, redness or darkening of the breast. ■ Change in a breast’s size or shape. ■ An itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple. ■ A pulling-in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast. In June 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Get Screened, No Excuses Law, which gives public employees four hours of paid leave per year for breast cancer screening and eliminates such obstacles as co-payments and annual deductibles. The measure also requires 210 hospitals and clinics to offer extended hours for screenings to help women who have difficulty scheduling mammograms during a typical 9-to-5 workday. Screening is among the most important ways to prevent breast cancer, but there are other actions you can take to reduce your risk of developing it. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a woman who exercises four hours per week reduces her risk. Eating a nutritious, low-fat diet can help. A diet high in fat increases the risk by triggering the
LETTERS Time to cut unneeded fees To the Editor: I recently joined my colleagues in the Nassau County Legislature’s Republican majority in introducing legislation to cut almost $100 million in county fees that would otherwise be incurred by hundreds of thousands of Nassau residents. This money would be made up with tens of millions of dollars in additional sales tax revenue over the amount projected in the county budget. After County Executive Laura Curran vetoed millions of dollars in tax cuts proposed by the Legislature in last year’s budget, and with reports showing sales tax revenue $300 million higher this year than the administration projected, the majority is taking this step to eliminate almost $100 million in county fees paid by residents — specifically, a tax map verification and public safety and recording fees. The $350 tax map verification fee is charged by the assessor for the verification of the section, block and lot information contained in any deed, mortgage or satisfaction, or any modification or con-
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hormone estrogen, which fuels tumor growth. So fill your plate with plenty of fruits and vegetables. Compared with non-drinkers, women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a very small increase in risk. Those who have two to five drinks daily, however, have about 1½ times the risk of women who don’t drink. According to the women’s breast-feeding advocacy group La Leche League International, and the New York State Department of Health, studies confirm that breast-feeding reduces the risk of cancer. Research shows that the longer a woman breast-feeds, the more protected she is against the disease. The American Cancer Society says that new technology to fight breast cancer is emerging, and that modern medicine’s understanding of the risk factors is also improving. Consulting with your doctor and being vigilant about your health are the most important actions that a woman can take. The key is awareness. Know your body, and know your risks. Prevention and early detection are the best weapons in the battle against breast cancer.
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ace and racism are in the news and on our minds. In response, many thoughtful commentaries have referred to W.E.B. Du Bois and James Baldwin, both of whom, in their day, wrote about the “Negro problem.” In 1884, The Atlantic published “The Negro Problem,” by N.S. Shaler. One conclusion from reading Shaler is that the “problem” was what to do with people who were brought here involuntarily, enslaved and then set free. Americans wondered if they were ready ROBERT A. for freedom. For what work were SCOTT they best suited? In what ways were they prepared to participate in community affairs? In an earlier decade, commentators talked about a “Chinese problem.” Chinese left poverty in China to seek riches in the California Gold Rush. When it ended, they needed work and were hired as cheap labor for the Intercontinental Railroad. But local white men complained that the Chinese were taking jobs and starting businesses that competed with them. They became a “problem.” In the early 20th century, other Americans spoke of a “Jewish problem,” as they had earlier of a “Woman problem.” Reading about these “problems,” I
recalled talking with a guide in South Africa. Corruption in government was a major topic in the news, as were the rolling blackouts caused by an inadequate power grid. Homes and businesses went without power for hours a day. It was not only bad for frozen food, but also a threat to health and safety as well as a hindrance to starting new businesses and recruiting businesses to the country. When I asked about the problems, the guide blamed the African National Congress and the elected Black leaders. “They were not ready to govern the country,” she said. So I asked the obvious questions: Why not? Where did they live? What opportunities had been denied to them? Who had controlled the schools and universities that would have prepared them for citizenship and governing? What were the consequences of decades of Apartheid and forced poverty? There was an awkward silence. I think I had made my point. Perhaps the “problems” lay not with the “Negro,” the Chinese, the Jew, or the woman. Perhaps the problem was with those in authority who made use of people when it was beneficial but had no plan for them when conditions changed. Black people were imported to be enslaved and build the economy. Chinese were hired at low wages to build a railroad, and then excluded because, it was claimed, they
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lacks, Jews, Chinese, women: All were seen as threats by those with the real power.
LETTERS solidation that is presented for recording. There would be no fee under the proposed bill. The public safety fee is now $55, and is assessed on most traffic violations, including red light camera infractions. Under the proposed bill, there would be no fee. The $300 recording fee is charged by the county for the recording and indexing of a deed, mortgage, “other instrument,” lien or statutory notice of a lien and for the satisfaction or cancellation of a lien or statutory notice of a lien. It also applies to corrections of such documents that would need to be re-indexed. The new fee under the proposed legislation would be $50. I am proud to stand with Nassau’s seniors, veterans and working-class families to cut $100 million in county fees. As residents continue to struggle with the effects of Curran’s reassessment, this legislation would provide much-needed relief to tens of thousands who are struggling to afford to keep living in our communities, especially those on fixed incomes. I urge Curran to support these concrete measures that would make Nassau County more affordable and provide lasting relief for our residents by signing this legislation when it reaches her desk. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District
took jobs from white men. Jews were subject to virulent anti-Semitism and accusations of plans to control the world. Women, who were thought to be unsuited for work outside the home, weren’t a problem when they staffed munitions and aircraft factories while men were at war, but after the war, what to do with them? What are we to make of this summary? If the “problem” doesn’t lie with those identified, then perhaps we have a different problem. The common element in each of those claims is that they were made by white men. As long as we have a system of patriarchy, i.e., a system of power in which men are paramount, we will have a “woman problem.” And if we have a legacy of structural racism targeting nonwhite people, as seen in the actions against Native Americans as well as Africans, then we will have a “problem” with people of color. And as long as people blame scapegoats for economic difficulties that may actually be the result of government policies, society will suffer anti-Semitism and other prejudices. We should argue against these attitudes and behaviors on moral and ethical grounds, since the legal grounds don’t seem to be sufficient. We can also argue against them on economic grounds. For example, these “problem” groups account for more than half of the U.S. population.
Why would any rational thinker intentionally exclude more than 50 percent of those who are potential workers, consumers and societal assets? I would say that any policy-makers who argue for their exclusion because they are “problems” are themselves the problem, and our democracy can’t afford to abide them. The moral, ethical and economic reasons I cite are the basis for initiatives promoting respect for diversity, equity and inclusion as advocated by citizen groups and adopted by corporations and nonprofits alike. These initiatives are not anti-American; they support the American ideals of equality and equitable participation in governing. They are not anti-capitalist; they favor the idea of capitalism devoid of cronyism and insider information. We need to know our history, the lowest moments as well as the highest, in order to continue pursuing the American experiment we have pledged to achieve through successive improvements. Wouldn’t it be better if people of all backgrounds were respectful of one another and seen as individuals with ideas, imagination and capabilities that together can create a world that is safe and secure for all? Robert A. Scott is president emeritus and University President emeritus of Adelphi University and the author of How University Boards Work (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018; Eric Hoffer Book Prize Awardee, 2019).
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Hochul will replace doctors with National Guard? To the Editor: Gov. Kathy Hochul is considering mandating that unvaccinated medical personnel be replaced by members of the National Guard. That is a totally irresponsible and nonsensical idea. Why are unvaccinated medical personnel losing their jobs at a time when, in my opinion, they are most needed? Where in the National Guard would trained personnel, currently working in the medical profession, come from — other hospitals and medical facilities? How does the gover nor propose to accomplish this plan? To replace personnel in our hospitals, Hochul would apparently have to take them from other hospitals or medical facilities. Does this make any sense? Obviously not. According to a published report, only 38.5 percent of National Guard personnel have been vaccinated, and do not have to be vaccinated until next June, but medical personnel working in New York hospitals must be vaccinated now or be terminated. Hochul is offering an irrational, idiot-
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doesn’t look like they will — only more nonsense. RICHARD GRAVES Valley Stream
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