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Remembering a ‘tough cookie’ Former chamber president and activist dies at 95 “I think it held her back from the conventional metrics of success,” he said. “I wish she had Sylvia Chertow was an activ- been born 30 years later, because ist before her time, fighting for the opportunities for women Nassau County’s small business were not what they were in the owners and disadvantaged popu- 1980s or what they are now.” lations right up until Still, Sylvia manthe day she died — aged to get a job on Jan. 29, at age 95. working at a metal “She was a tough purchasing business, cookie,” said her where she worked son, Glenn, 57, a docuntil she married tor in San Francisco, Jerome “Jer ry” adding that he Chertow in Februbelieved her experiary 1955. The two ence growing up in had met at a party in the Great Depression Manhattan a few led to her commityears earlier, Glenn Sylvia Chertow ment to community said, which his service. m o t h e r at t e n d e d Chertow was born on Jan. 15, with another date, before being 1926, the eldest of Harry and quickly “taken by” Chertow. Jeanne Kleinberg’s three chilThe couple had two children, dren, who lived “an extremely Robin and Glenn, whom they modest life” in Brooklyn, accord- raised in Flatbush while looking ing to Glenn. His mother, he for a house on Long Island, often said, was unable to attend col- dragging the kids along on weeklege after she graduated from end trips to the area. Many houshigh school because her family es they found were “outside their couldn’t afford the bus fare or means,” Glenn said, but finally, the schoolbooks, which, Glenn in July 1970, they moved into an said, was her “starkest frustra- affordable house in Rockville tion.” Continued on page 3

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Supporting St. Baldrick’s In front of artwork created by his daughter, Gabrielle, who died at age 5 of glioblastoma in 2018, Nick Pellicani shaved his head for St. Baldrick’s this year with his son, Antonio, by his side. Story, more photos, Page 14.

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RVC Blue Speaks to light Village Hall tree for charity By BRiDGet DowNeS bdownes@liherald.com

RVC Blue Speaks, a Rockville Centre-based autism awareness organization, will light the Village Hall tree blue in collaboration with the village beginning April 1 to honor those with autism spectrum disorder to mark World Autism Month. Around the world, April is dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding and accep-

tance of people with autism. Since its inception in 2017, RVC Blue Speaks has raised more than $250,000 for autism research, support and education. “A lot of the children on the spectrum cannot speak, and that’s why we named our organization RVC Blue Speaks: because we want to be the voice for them,” said an emotional Anthony Cancellieri, co-chair of the group’s board of direc-

tors. “A lot of the kids have difficulties in that respect, so they need a voice.” The Village Hall tree, which is lit up to mark special occasions, has become a kind of symbol in the community, Cancellieri said. This is the first time it will be lit in blue to support the cause, in lieu of the organization’s annual gala, which was canceled last year Continued on page 2

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Village Hall tree to be lit blue for charity grandson is doing well. The organization also donates funds and this year because of the Covid-19 for grants and scholarship programs, pandemic. The gala, the group’s main and supports the Seaver Autism Center fundraiser, is usually held in April. Signs near the tree will explain its for Research & Treatment at Mount lighting for the month of April. Orga- Sinai, Autism Speaks, the Hagedorn nizers invite community members to Little Village School, the RVC High School Scholarship Fund, show their support by purt h e A d e l p h i U n ive r s i t y chasing blue ribbons from Bridges Program and other Art Flower & Gift Shoppe to organizations focused on ador n the trees outside helping those with ASD. their homes. The bows are “ O ve r t h e p a s t f o u r $10 each, and all of the proyears, Rockville Centre and ceeds will be donated to the surrounding communiRVC Blue Speaks, organizties have generously opened ers said. their hearts and donated to This year’s fundraising support families affected by campaign aims to maintain autism,” Cancellieri said. the momentum of promot“On behalf of the RVC Blue ing autism awareness, and Speaks board of directors, to raise $50,000 for autism we [are] very grateful for education, scientific your continued generosity.” research and family sup“One of the main reaport. “Because the problems sons why I’m doing it is that these individuals on because I truly believe that the spectrum and their fam- Anthony autism is a really good ilies have continue, even CAnCellieri cause to raise money for,” though there’s a pandemic,” said Keith Linsalata, owner Cancellieri said, “so they Co-chair, of Ar t F lower & Gift have like a double whammy. RVC Blue Speaks Shoppe, adding that RVC And they certainly need board of directors Blue Speaks members have whatever help they can get, autistic people’s best intermore so now than ever.” About one in 54 children have ests at heart. The bows will be sold throughout the autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and month of April. For more information Prevention’s Autism and Developmen- about RVC Blue Speaks or to lear n more about lighting it up blue next tal Disabilities Monitoring Network. Rockville Centre residents Anthony month, go to www.rvcbluespeaks.org or and Mary Lou Cancellieri founded RVC v i s i t t h e g r o u p o n F a c e b o o k @ Blue Speaks when their grandson, RVCBlueSpeaks. “Despite the pandemic, life goes on Louis, was diagnosed with autism at age 2. “We feel we’re blessed, and we for these folks,” Cancellieri said, “and want to help in any way we possibly they need help and we want to make can,” Anthony said, adding that his sure that we provide that help.”

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continued from front page Centre. It didn’t take long after that for Sylvia to get involved in “every community service organization” in the area, Glenn said. “She was a passionate person about all causes,” he said, “including parenting.” She not only supported her children’s extracurricular activities, but also got involved at the B’nai Shalom synagogue and helped found the Sandel Center for Rockville Centre seniors, even working with the village government to purchase buses for the seniors to attend various activities. She was also involved in the community’s Hispanic Brotherhood, which served the village’s growing Hispanic population, despite her Eastern European Jewish heritage. As well, she was an active member of the National Council of Jewish Women, serving as president of the local chapter in the 1970s and taking part in the organization’s Windows on Day Care project, a nationwide report on NCJW members’ day care needs and services. By the end of the 1970s, Glenn said, the phone would ring every 20 minutes, and it would invariably be someone looking to speak to his mother. It got to the point, he said, where he would answer the phone, “National Council of Jewish Women, Glenn speaking.” But Sylvia was perhaps best known for her efforts to support small businesses in Nassau County. She was president of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce and the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, which she helped found in 1979. She chaired every council nominating committee “to make sure this organization was held to its highest standards,” according to Julie Marchesella, who also led the group. “She deserves praise for what she did for the businesses in the community,” said Rich Bivone, another past president of the council. Chertow’s biggest accomplishment, Marchesella said, was securing more parking options in the county’s downtowns nearly 30 years ago. She worked with county and town officials, arguing that if there weren’t enough parking spaces, people would go to the local malls instead of patronizing small businesses. She was especially successful, Marchesella said, in the Town of Hempstead. “Sylvia Chertow was a force to be reckoned with,” Francesca Carlow, who worked with Chertow on the NCCC board for 20 years, wrote on the council’s tribute page. “She had a well-honed skill set and never backed away from fighting to provide a united voice to help the small business community.” She took “everything to heart,” Bivone said, never taking her authority for granted and never giving up on causes she cared about. She helped mentor many council presidents through the years, offering her opinion on every issue and making sure that every board member stuck to the council’s bylaws, which she helped create. “Her wealth of knowledge of the business community and NCCC’s history was amazing,” Ginny McLead added on the council’s website, calling Chertow “stubborn in temperament.” “She refused to let her failing hearing, vision and age interfere with her involvement.” Despite being in her 80s during the recession of the mid-2000s, Chertow, did everything she could to help the business community. “She was tireless,” said Jeff Greenfield, who served on the village board at the time. “That’s the best way I could describe her.” But when Jerome died in February 2016, Glenn said, Sylvia started to have a difficult time. The two were madly in love, Glenn said, writing each other handwritten notes for anniversaries and birthdays, and without him, Sylvia began to withdraw. Still, Marchesella said, she was lucid even in her final years. She would never forget a conversation, according to Ginny McLean, who knew Chertow from the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce. “Getting close to her was a challenge, but if you were lucky enough to get past her steely exterior, you were golden and had a friend for life,” McLean wrote in the

Courtesy Julie Marchesella

Sylvia Chertow Spoke at the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce breakfast in 2012, above, with then-President Julie Marchesella. Chertow with MitCh Schwartz. a forMer preSident of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce and the Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce, Chertow died on Jan. 29, at age 95. Courtesy Julie Marchesella

council’s tribute. “She cared how your family was, how your business was faring and, above all, how you were doing.” Chertow even sent Bivone’s wife, Karen, whom she had not yet met, a condolence card when her father died. “She was an absolute sweetheart,” said Karen, who often visited Chertow in her later years with her husband. They would often find her reading, Rich said, because she found TV boring. Whenever they went anywhere, Karen said, Chertow’s black cap had to be “just right.” When the pandemic hit, and she was no longer able to see those she loved, Glenn said, it “contributed to her failure to thrive.” “She died from the pandemic,” he said, “not the virus.” Chertow was buried at the Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge, N.J., on Jan. 29 in a small ceremony. In addition to her son, she is survived by her daughter, Robin Charles, and her grandchildren, Caleb, Elazar and Solana Chertow and Justin Charles. Courtesy Glenn Chertow

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Coming off a heartbreaking ending in the 2019 Nassau Class A girls’ soccer semifinals, South Side boasts a roster full of experience, talent, depth and determination. “Expectations are high,” Cyclones coach Jennifer Abgarian said. “We returned all but two starters and everyone knows the system and how we want to play. With no state tournament this year we’re looking at the county championship as our states. Our goal is to win it and the girls’ desire to win has set the tone early.” South Side, which lost a controversial heartbreaker to eventual county champion MacArthur in the 2019 semis, began a challenging Conference I slate with a 3-0 victory over Mepham followed by a 3-3 draw with Garden City. Senior Kate Sweeney and junior Emma Madden scored in both games. “Every team in our conference has something special,” Abgarian said. “Every game is a challenge. We want to make the season worthwhile.” The core of South Side’s 4-3-3 formation is its center-midfield trio of Madden, Mad-

die Roberti and Emma Hospodka. All three are returning award-winners. “We play through them,” Abgarian said. She said Madden encompasses the team’s “practice like you play” philosophy and brings great footwork and distribution skills. Her goal with 11 seconds left earned the Cyclones a key point against Garden City. “We gave up two early goals against Garden City but played a strong game,” Abgarian said. “Emma’s late goal showed we’re always going to play until the final whistle.” Roberti, a senior captain, is an AllCounty, defensive-minded midfielder who makes smart decisions and wins the large majority of 50-50 balls, Abgarian said. Hospodka, a junior, has a gritty style and a strong skill set. The forward group is deep and features a mix of veterans and underclassmen. Senior All-Conference selection Ella Delmond is a captain and playmaker. Her younger sister, Mia, a junior, netted the team’s first goal against Garden City. Sweeney features a rocket shot, Abgarian said, and is playing with a lot of confidence out of the gate. Junior Bridget Basile, sophomore Maggie Colvin and

CapTaINS, frOM LEfT, Ella Delmond, Sydney Rathjen and Maddie Roberti look to lead the Cyclones to a county title.

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freshman Nora Basile are also major parts of the rotation. Nora Basile started each of the first two games and scored in the win over Mepham and picked up an assist against Garden City. Defensively, three starters returned including senior captain Sydney Rathjen, who Abgarian said serves as a calming influence in the back. Senior Maddy Wolfrom hardly comes off the field, and junior All-Class selection Cristina LiCalzi has an attacking mindset that sparks the

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transition game. Juniors Anna Pennecke and Brenna Haynes are making fast strides while taking on larger roles. In goal, it’s freshman Avery Testa. Her varsity debut was a memorable one March 8 as she made 10 saves to post a shutout against Mepham, the 2019 county runnerup. Testa last played at the middle school level but has plenty of goalkeeping experience, Abgarian said. “There’s some pressure on Avery but she’s played wonderfully so far,” the coach noted.

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The Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade has looked a bit different the last two years, but that has not stopped the “parade that shares and cares” from supporting the community and hitting its goals. A village institution over the past 25 years, the parade has been turned into an online fundraiser to aid local small businesses and employees who were hardest hit by the pandemic financially. As of last Saturday, the day the parade would have been held, the March for Small Businesses had already hit the $25,000 goal that would benefit three small businesses with $5,000 each and ten employees with $1,000 each. But that is not stopping the parade committee from continuing to ask for more donations to try to assist additional local employees and businesses. The committee continues to sell lawn signs and bows through local florist Art Flowers & Gift Shoppe and provide local restaurants, pubs and businesses with QR codes to direct residents to the link to donate. “With a little Irish luck and a lot of spreading the word, we may not even need a nominating committee by month’s end,” Board of Directors member Ann Travers, of the parade committee, said. “How terrific would it be if we could fund every business and individual who was nominated?” Currently, 20 small businesses and employees have been nominated to receive the funds, and 10 employees and three businesses have

been chosen to benefit. “I don’t know of any parade committee in the entire United States that cares and shares the way we do,” said Andrew Healey, president of the RVC St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. This year’s iteration of the parade kicked off with a tree lighting at RVC Village Hall, where the March received a $10,000 donation from the Rockville Centre Community Fund. Since the first annual parade on March 22, 1997, the parade has donated $1.3 million to more than 70 charities. The parade committee prides itself on donating all of its net proceeds to charity. Travers said she got the idea for this year’s fundraising efforts from the Barstool Fund, which saw the titular sports media company support small businesses that were in need of help after Covid-19 hit. “I asked the board what they thought about doing something similar on a local level,” Travers said. “They jumped on it.” State Sen. Todd Kaminsky and Assemblywoman Judy Griffin were delighted to see the parade committee’s small business aid. “The Covid-19 pandemic has hit Rockville Centre small businesses incredibly hard — and as our community continues its recovery, it is vital that we support our local stores and eateries,” Kaminsky said. Judy Griffin, who was in attendance at the tree lighting, said the march is “an ideal way to support our small businesses and some hardworking village employees who have endured multiple challenges throughout the past year.”

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The rVC Village Hall tree was recently lit green to recognize the fundraising efforts of the Rockville Centre St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.

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On a recent Thursday, Nassau County Police Academy recruits watched films of actual police field work. With their instructors, the recruits analyzed the tactics employed step by step.

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Inside the Nassau County Police Academy A close-up look at the intense training needed to become a NCPD officer By ScOtt BrintOn sbrinton@liherald.com

Part one in a series of photo stories on the Nassau County Police Academy in North Massapequa. Recruits’ names were not given to protect their privacy. It’s 9 a.m. on a recent Thursday, and a contingent of Nassau County Police Department recruits is seated in the Police Academy’s auditorium, intently watching as drunk college students hurl beer bottles at a line of police officers. “Hey, they’ve thrown a beer bottle,” someone yells. “They’re chucking beer bottles. That is so freaky.” The soon-to-be police officers are reviewing film of a near-riotous college party, as police officers move in to break up the crowd. Much as football players analyze game films with their coaches, these recruits, all dressed in crisp, gray Continued on neXt page

aBOve: recruitS tOOk their Defense Tactics exam, demonstrating the proper methods to arrest suspects. Left phOtOS: recruitS heard a lecture by Marc Tosi, an academy instructor, on police ethics.

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NCPD puts recruits through their paces continued from PreViouS Page button-down shirts, black ties and black slacks, are dissecting films of actual police approaches to worst-case scenarios that they may encounter at some point in their careers. Instructors go over the police tactics step by step, minute by minute. The recruits are learning about the necessity for self-control in the face of danger. Meanwhile, down the hall in the gym, officers are flipping and spinning each other with all manner of wrestling takedowns, their bodies thumping audibly against the gray-and-blue mats, a massive, circular NCPD insignia staring down at them from one wall. On this day, recruits are taking their Defense Tactics exam after three months of intense training, when they studied what to do — and what not to do — when arresting a suspect.

Instructors evaluate their every move, noting when a hand hold, for example, might be off by a few inches. And throughout the academy, recruits are spread out in classrooms, learning about the ethics of police work. Everyone is social distancing, and mask wearing is required, even during the Defense Tactics exam. The cadets study both in the classroom and through a series of simulations at various venues, which imitate policing on the streets, including car chases, said Master Trainer Chris Boccio, who grew up in Lynbrook. NCPD requires a significantly more rigorous training program than New York state mandates — Nassau puts cadets through 1,050 to 1,200 hours of training over seven months, compared to the minimum 639 hours that the state requires for basic police training.

At left, Officer Peter Lang, an instructor, front, reviewed weaponry found in a Bureau of Special Operations arsenal with recruits.

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During the Defense Tactics exam, recruits how to demonstrate precisely how to arrest a suspect without incident or injury.

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Kids will enjoy sports and games in a safe, Covid compliant environment at Sportset. Ages 3-10, registration required. Event runs from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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MaryClare Chiofalo leads a meditation class through the Rockville Centre Public Library that is designed to help participants destress, relax and focus. Registration required, 7 p.m.

Free Mini Photo Sessions Capture you and your loved ones (furry ones included!) with a fun 30 minute photoshoot at Morgan Days Park with one of Shoott.com’s local photographers. 9 a.m. start time.

Tuesday, Mar. 30 Take & Make Crafts Make a simple catterpillar to butterfly craft at home. Register to receive a craft kit with all the materials required. Kits can be picked up in the Children’s Room of the RVC Library during business hours or call 766-6257 x6 to schedule a curbside pickup in the parking lot. Story and instructions can be found anytime on the library YouTube channel.

Yoga with Joe Certified yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads the class designed to accommodate the needs of people who may have difficulty with more traditional approaches. Registration required. At the Rockville Centre Library, 12:15 p.m.

By the Book: Historical Fiction with Sarah Siegel Read and discuss The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. This program will take place on Zoom through the Rockville Centre Library. Registration required. 7 p.m.

What We’re Watching Join moderator Michael Matuszewski and library staff member Rob Siegel in a discussion about what everyone is currently watching on television, through the Rockville Centre Public Library. The discussion will take place over Zoom and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the 7:30 p.m. start time.

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Make spring asparagus tart with Chef Rob Chef Rob, of the Rockville Centre Library, will prepare spring asparagus tart with mascarpone and lemon on Thursday, April 1 at 10 a.m. The recipe and link will be provided upon registration.

Wednesday, Mar. 31 Simply Stronger Enhance strength and flexibility in this popular exercise led by highly motivational, certified instructor Marilyn Bunger through the Rockville Centre Library, 9:30 a.m.

Current Events discussion Stay up-to-date with current affairs and discuss what’s on your mind with facilitator Richard Skolnik, through the Rockville Centre Public Library. The discussion will take place over Zoom and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. start time.

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time from your computer, tablet, or smartphone as we read stories and sing songs. Register through the Rockville Centre Library to get the link. 11 p.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Those Funny Boys from Brooklyn with Sal St. George The most outrageous comedy stars of the 20th century were from Brooklyn! Told through rare photos and video clips, hear the backstory of seven classic funnymen. This program will take place via Zoom through the Rockville Centre Library, 1 p.m.

Distant Worlds: Science and Fantasy Book Discussion Read and discuss 1984 by George Orwell. In 1984, London is a grim city in the totalitarian state of Oceania where Big Brother is always watching

you and the Thought Police can practically read your mind. This program will take place on Zoom via the Rockville Centre Library. Registration required. 7 p.m.

Thursday, April 1 Chef Rob: Spring Asparagus Tart Chef Rob prepares spring asparagus tart with mascarpone & lemon, through the Rockville Centre Library, 10 a.m. The recipe and link will be provided upon registration.

RVC Village Board of Trustees Meeting Public viewing of the Board of Trustees available through rvcny.gov at 6 p.m.

Sportset’s Spring Break Recess runs from Monday, March 29 to Friday, April 2. Wine & Design is hosting a Monet’s Trees guided art class on Friday, April 2. Monday, April 5 marks the beginning of RVC UFSD’s Autism Awareness Week. The Village Board of Trustees are meeting on Monday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Covert Spring Plant Sale begins Monday, April 5.

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Nurse Shari Stein, the Health Services Director at Maple Pointe Assisted Living, has been awarded the prestigious Nurse of the Year Award by the New York State Center for Assisted Living, the major trade group for the New York assisted living industry. Stein led Maple Pointe’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic since it first struck in March of last year. She routinely donned head-to-toe personal protective equipment along with other staff members to keep residents isolated from the Shari disease and help in treating and comforting them. She has been serving as the Health Services Director since 2017. “Nursing has always been my true passion and Maple Pointe was exactly where I was meant to be during the pandemic,” Stein said in a statement. “It was an exhausting and emotional time, but helping the residents and this building was always my first priority. This award is a complete surprise to me

because I was just doing what came naturally.” “Shari stepped up in a big way to keep our care staff motivated during the most difficult time in o u r m o d e r n h i s t o r y, ” Tammy Marshall, executive director of Maple Pointe, said in a statement. “Shari was absolutely selfless and brave, showing up every day in the face of staff shortages, positive cases and other challenges presented by Covid.” Maple Pointe, located at 260 Maple Avenue in Rockville Centre, is operated Stein by Chelsea Senior Living, a provider of assisted living, independent living and memory care for 30 years. “I want to share my award with all of the department heads and front-line staff at Maple Pointe,” Stein continued. “Without them, I wouldn’t have been able to show up to work every day and care for all the residents in the way I was able to. The teamwork between all is what made it all possible.”

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John Verga, longtime RVC resident, dies at 89 John Verga, a longtime Rockville Cen- maintaining his friendships throughout tre resident, died suddenly on March 1. He his life. was 89. After graduating from college, he went A resident of Rockville Centre for 52 on to serve in the United States Army for years, he was the beloved hustwo years. band of Claudia, to whom he Verga later received a Maswas married for 62 years. ter of Science degree from the Verga was the beloved Polytechnic Institute of New father of Matthew, Andrew York, eventually becoming a and Robert, and grandfather licensed professional engineer to Valentina, Alexa and Anna. and holding two patents for He was the dear brother of his inventions, of which he Bart Verga, the late Marco was very proud. Verga, the late Anthony Verga He enjoyed a career as a and the late Mario Verga. mechanical engineer spanHe is survived by his sisterning more than 25 years, durJohn Verga in-law Lila Bonanni and many ing which time he worked for loving nieces, nephews, relaSperry Corp., Hazeltine Corp. tives and friends. and Northrop Grumman. Verga was born in Mola di Bari, Italy on After leaving engineering, Verga Oct. 11, 1931. He attended the City College enjoyed a second successful career in real of New York and pursued a degree in estate. Relatives said he often spoke of his Mechanical Engineering. While in college, life and the hardships he faced during the he joined the fraternity Phi Kappa Theta depression and wartime while living in and continued to be an active member, Italy prior to his family’s immigration to the United States, which happened when he was 15. Consequently, relatives said, Verga appreciated the opportunities afforded him in this country and always said he could never have achieved the success he had anywhere but the United States. He was honored to call himself an American. He was an avid tennis player, playing as often as he could with his friends at Malibu Beach Club, where he spent more than 50 summers. Throughout his life, Verga was a lover of opera and could often be found at home on weekends with arias booming in the background. He had a tremendous library of jokes and an uncanny ability to remember them. Often, relatives said, when speaking with him, unsuspecting listeners didn’t realize that he was setting them up for a joke until they heard the punch line. Verga’s greatest passion and hobby was the stock market, of which he became an aficionado. He spent his time reading investment and financial magazines. He had an innate knowledge of financial markets and was often sought out by family and friends for his financial expertise. His memory will live on.

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Virtual St. Baldrick’s event to last all year The Rockville Centre St. Baldrick’s event again went virtual this year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. What is typically a huge community head-shaving and ponytailchopping event, went remote, meaning people from all over were able to join in the fundraising efforts for childhood cancer research grants and improved treatments for childhood cancers. And it’s a continuing effort. The RVC event website will remain open through the end of the year for ongoing participation and donations, so if you missed the chance to shave your head or chop off your ponytail (of 8 inches or more) or donate to a participant, there is still time to help the cause. This year marked the 22nd year of St. Baldrick’s and the 17th year of a Rockville Centre event. Pre-covid, the RVC event was typically held on the same day as the RVC St. Patrick’s Day parade at the St. Agnes Parish Center and attended by hundreds. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a nonprofit charity, was founded in 1999 by RVC resident John Bender and two friends, working in the reinsurance industry, as a grassroots organization and has become the largest funder of childhood cancer research in the world, second only to the U.S. government, organizers said in a news release. It is a volunteer-driven organization known for its head-shaving and other fundraising events around the world, which pursues a mission to advocate and raise funds for child cancer research grants to find cures and improve treatments of childhood cancers. With the bulk of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation events happening every year in the month of March, and most, if not all in-person events now cancelled for the second year in a row, the fundraising numbers have been hit especially hard by the pandemic. Although St. Baldrick’s raised and awarded nearly $19 million in research grants last year in 2020, the pandemic caused the foundation to miss its fundraising goal by an

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Two members of the 2021 KimiStrong Team, Chris Spinelli and Charlie Howell, did their backyard shaves in memory of Kimi Lindsey-Schroder, who passed away at the age of 12 in 2019 from neuroblastoma. additional 20 million dollars last year, meaning hundreds of St. Baldrick’s Foundation research grants for life-saving research, treatments and clinical trials went unfunded. Because of the pandemic, many donors shifted gears to contributing to Covid-19-related efforts. To date, St. Baldrick’s has funded thousands of research grants locally

and globally, including grants to Cohen Children’s Medical Center, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Weill Cornell, NYU Langone, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Mount Sinai, Winthrop, Columbia University Medical Center and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital as well as hundreds of other cancer treatment centers in New York, throughout the U.S. and around the world. Rockville Centre has not been spared of pediatric cancers impacting many local families. Many young RVC children have battled cancer and several have passed away from different forms of childhood cancer, they added. The RVC events as well as the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s mission is to make it possible for all children to survive and improve treatments so children can experience long, healthy lives. Organizers said the 2021 RVC event has raised over $200,000, with around 30 participants shaving their heads or chopping their ponytails, in memory or an in honor of a local child, in their own backyards or local salons. A typical in-person RVC event, before the pandemic, has raised from $300,000 to over $500,000 with a hundred or more shavees and ponytail donators. The fundraising goal is $350,000 this year. To register to shave your head or chop your ponytail or to donate to a participant’s fundraising page or the RVC event’s page, visit stbaldricks.org/Rockville Centre2021VirtualEvent. Ponytail-choppers do double duty — raising funds for St. Baldrick’s and providing their hair to hairweshare.org for wigs for medical hair loss patients. With the remote, open-all-year format this year, friends and relatives, in any city or state, can still register, participate and donate until the end of the year. For more information, contact benderalanna@gmail. com and follow the organization on Facebook. Organizers plan to be back in person in March 2022 at the Parish Center.

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On March 19, just over a year after the coronavirus reached Nassau County, some 400,000 people here had received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines. More than 600,000 Nassau residents remain to be vaccinated, however, and many still struggle to secure vaccination appointments. With no clear end in sight to the pandemic and many unanswered questions surrounding the virus and vaccines, Herald Inside LI held a free live webinar last Thursday titled, “The Virus and The Vaccine: One Year Later.” The panel discussion, which was sponsored by Cona Elder Law and Mount Sinai South Nassau, featured three guest speakers who discussed the past year and the near future of the virus and the vaccines on Long Island. Panelists also reviewed information about infection rates, the coronavirus variants, scheduling testing and vaccine appointments, and plans to keep local communities safe. “We will continue to grapple with people who are hesitant about getting the Covid-19 vaccine,” County Executive Laura Curran said, adding that she plans to receive her vaccine next week publicly, because she wants to show people that she trusts the efficacy of the Covid-19

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Eisenstein also said there are many vaccinations. “We are working on doing outreach to let people know where the misconceptions about the vaccines and vaccine is available and how they can get scheduling vaccination appointments. an appointment, because we want to He said he has seen many patients who have been picky about which make sure everyone has a Covid-19 vaccine they want shot at getting a shot.” to receive, with many trying County Health Commisto request for a specific vacsioner Dr. Larry Eisenstein cine, while others have said he is optimistic about scheduled appointments at the progress that the county more than one vaccination is making in vaccinating site in the hope of receiving people. Even those who are their preferred vaccine. vaccinated, he said, should “We might not have the continue social distancing exact type of vaccine that and wearing masks to propeople want when they want tect those who have not yet it. Take what you can get. All been. three of them are great at “There is a sense of liberpreventing death. So take ation after someone is vacciwhat you can get,” Eisennated because people who stein said. “Make sure your take any of the vaccines second dose appointment is have a slim to none chance at the same place you got of ever getting the virus, and your first vaccination dose. the chance of dying of Covid dr. AAroN This is because people at is virtually zero,” Eisenstein another place won’t have said. “People who are vacci- GlAtt access to information about nated shouldn’t have the Mount Sinai what your first dose was, and same restrictions as people South Nassau they might not have the who are not, but they should same type of vaccine that still be careful, and precautious and wearing a mask should always you need for your second dose at their be treated like how people treat carrying location.” Hospitalizations have dropped in their cell phones. People will feel on edge without their phones, and they should recent weeks, as has the number of peofeel the same way about wearing a mask, ple in intensive care units, but it is unclear if those decreases are related to even after being vaccinated.”

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the vaccines, Eisenstein said. It is too early to tell. Other panelists agreed the vaccines are effective. “These are all phenomenal vaccines. There has not been one reported death after taking the vaccine, so people should jump to take the vaccine because they prevent death, not cause death,” said Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the Mount Sinai South Nassau Department of Medicine. “You shouldn’t think you are Superman once you get vaccinated, but If you get the vaccine, you are at diminished risk of getting the virus. Jennifer Cona, a partner of Cona Elder Law, encouraged anyone who meets the vaccination criteria to be vaccinated; however, she said many seniors have been unable to secure appointments because of technology barriers. So, she said, Cona recently started a phone hotline that helps guide seniors through the appointment process. “So far we have helped 135 seniors make appointments to get a vaccine, and we hope to continue helping many others,” she said. “The past year has taught us that we are all vulnerable to a healthcare crisis. Be sure to take action to preserve and protect your loved ones.” For more information or to sponsor a webinar, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or call (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.

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f it wasn’t for your grade school children, you may have never heard of the term STEM learning. Initiated by the National Science Foundation, STEM education stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. As parents, we should be introducing our children to the scientific method, a systematic and logical approach used to answer a question or solve a problem. This lets our children see the world from a different perspective and gives them the desire to learn how things in the world actually work, and why they are the way they are. Sure, a lot can be learned by reading books, but the value of having a child do STEM activities to solve problems for themselves is really the key. STEM games for kids are a great way to have a kid or teen's mind practice different ways to solve problems, thinking through each step like a game of checkers. Here are some creative ideas. Galaxy Rocket Ship Recommended ages: 3 and older MagnaTiles has turned into a household brand, so its partnership with CreateOn just seems like a natural fit. With the Galaxy Rocket Ship, your child can unlock a world of learning about planets and the solar system. Side one builds a rocket ship, while side two includes all the planets of the solar system, two versions of the sun, the moon, and an astronaut.

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Crossroads Organic Produce is sold in the farm stand. The farm stand also supports other small local farms by selling their produce in the stand.

Chamber launches veteran banners program ple banner and grab an order form at Gala Fresh Far ms, located at 2485 Grand Ave. Additionally, the banner company, Military Tribute Banners, is owned and managed by United States veterans. Contact the Chamber before April 15 to have yours up for Memorial Day! “Under current American circumstances, we felt that the military is not always honored in the appropriate manner,” Chamber President Erik Mahler said. “And without them, we wouldn’t be able to live the lives we live.” For more info, visit https://militarytributebanners.org/current-programs/ new-york/baldwin-chamber-ny.html.

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Baldwin ChamBer of Commerce Co-President Franky Jorge displayed a veteran banner.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN in accordance with New York Village Law 5-508(3) that on April 5, 2021, at 7:00 pm, the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre will hold a public hearing to consider the adoption of the tentative budget of the Village of Rockville Centre for the fiscal year commencing June 1, 2021 and ending May 31, 2022. In accordance with law, the hearing will be held by videoconference, which will be recorded and a transcription provided thereafter. Pursuant to Executive Orders issued by the Governor of the State of New York, the meeting and public hearings will be conducted virtually. Interested persons may access the virtual meeting and participate in the public hearing by Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/89631920100 Meeting ID: 896 3192 0100, Audio only at 646 558 8656. All interested persons will have an opportunity to be heard with respect to the public hearing (a) prior to or during the public hearing by email to feedback@rvcny.us, (b) until 4 pm on April 5, 2021 by written submission to the Village Administrator, One College Place, PO Box 950, Rockville Centre, New York 11570-0950, or (c) during the hearings by email to feedback@rvcny.us or by oral comment or Chat comment using the Zoom website.

The Village complies with the Americans With Disabilities Act. Persons with special needs should contact the Village Clerk’s office at 516-678-9212 at least three business days prior to the hearing, so that reasonable efforts may be made to accommodate such needs. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a copy of the said tentative budget and a copy of the Property Tax Exemption Impact Report are available at the office of the Village Clerk at the Municipal Building of the Village of Rockville Centre, One College Place, Rockville Centre, New York, where they may be inspected by any interested persons by appointment during office hours. Please call 516-678-9212 to schedule an appointment. The said budget proposes the payment of the following annual compensation to elected officials: Mayor $75,000.00, Deputy Mayor $23,000, each other Trustee of the Village $11,500.00. DATED: Rockville Centre, New York March 3, 2021 By Order of the Board of Trustees Kathleen Murray, Village ClerkTreasurer 124980 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Parsonage Designs, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that in order granted by the Supreme Court Nassau County, on the fifth day of March 2021 bear in the index number 37 - 21, a copy of which may be examined at the office of Nassau County clerk located at 240 Old Country Rd., Mineola, NY, grants me the right to assume the name of Mae Margaret McNally. My present address is 51 Princeton St. Rockville Center, New York. The date of my birth is 5-4-2005, place of birth is Good Samaritan Hospital West Islip New York. The present name is Margaret Mae Mcnally. 125066 LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY PUBLIC NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Bids will be received by the Village of Rockville Centre Purchasing Department for the matter stated below. Bids must be received at the Rockville Centre Police Department, 34 Maple Ave., Rockville Centre,

New York 11570 until 11:00 am prevailing time on April 8, 2021. Bids will be opened that day and read aloud in the Village Court Room. In accordance with Executive Order of the Governor of New York, the bid opening will be recorded, and the recording will be available on the Village website on April 9, 2021. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: 2021 VILLAGE TREE PLANTING: VILLAGE WIDE BID No. 2103TA1(1013) The contract documents, specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Debbie Advocate via email only, at d a d v o c a t e @ r v c n y. u s. Questions must be submitted no later than April 1, 2021. Award of Contract will be made in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to split awards between multiple bidders or reject all bids, or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by law. Purchasing Department 516-678-9295 125113

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he 2020 presidential election produced the highest voter turnout in American history. Both candidates received record numbers of votes. This was America at its best, but not for the Republican Party. So it’s no wonder that legislatures in dozens of states have proposed more than 200 laws, aimed mostly at Black voters, that would dramatically cut voter turnout. If many of the proposals were ever to become law, America would be turning back the clock to the dark Jim Crow JERRY era when states deliberately preKREMER vented Blacks from going to the polls. There is no secret behind the Republican effort to stop them from casting ballots. Thanks to massive turnouts in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, Joe Biden was elected president. Biden often says, “Here’s the deal.” And here’s the deal: The Republican Party has morphed into a white man’s

party. It is slowly but surely being outvoted by minorities in the inner cities and the suburbs. If you can’t win fair and square, why not change the rules to stop large voter turnout? What’s the excuse for these draconian laws? According to the Republicans, the 2020 election was riddled with voter fraud. Over the past four months, 60 state and federal judges, many of them appointed by former President Donald Trump, have ruled that there was no fraud in any of the election counts. As late as this month, an Arizona judge fined the state Republican Party for bringing a “frivolous” lawsuit, claiming that there were “voter irregularities.” Had Biden won the election by a narrow margin, the voter-fraud argument might have had an impact, but he defeated Trump by seven million votes. Here’s a sampling of the kinds of bills that have been introduced by state legislators. In Alabama, the legislature is being asked to ban the distribution of water bottles to voters who are standing on line at the polls. In addition, it has

been proposed that voters pay a fee to vote, just like the historic poll taxes that were thrown out by the courts decades ago. In Alabama, legislators want to ban Sunday voting to prevent churches from encouraging “souls to the polls.” A number of states want to ban absentee ballots, just like the ones that Trump himself cast as late as the first week of March in Palm Beach County. Arizona legislators want to ban all forms of mail-in voting, and want voters to have absentee ballots notarized. Those proposals are aimed at Latino voters, who helped elect former astronaut Mark Kelly to the U.S. Senate as a Democrat. Most of us want to believe that many forms of subtle racism have been eradicated, and that we’re on the road to becoming a more inclusive nation. Sadly, almost all of the bills being considered in so many states are aimed at depressing black turnout. The same meanness that dominates at the state level is part of the rhetoric in Washington D.C. Sen. Ron Johnson, a lightweight from Wisconsin, recently stated that he wasn’t afraid of

he GOP assault on minority voting rights continues across the country.

the rioters who broke into the halls of Congress, but he would have been concerned if they were Black Lives Matter protesters. Sen. Lindsey Graham complained bitterly after the passage of the Covid-19 relief bill, that the aid to black farmers was like “reparations.” Other minorities aren’t doing much better during the process of filling cabinet positions for the Biden administration. U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, of New Mexico, was confirmed as secretary of the interior with only four Republican votes in the Senate. She is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history, but failed to get the approval of Republicans senators who have large numbers of Native Americans in their states. Similar voting patterns have been recorded for other minority nominees. One has to wonder why the party of Lincoln seems to be gradually becoming the party of George Wallace. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

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arch 2021: embracing the change. Covid-19 isn’t something that has just afflicted us; it changed us in ways that are irreversible. It set us on paths from which there is no return. And the change isn’t all bad. I think about going back to “normal,” and I realize that “normal” is elusive. We stepped into the river as the coronavirus surged, and we are stepping out now, in a different place. What is normal, anyway? Was spring 2019 norRANDI mal? We were deep KREISS into the presidency of a man who damn near brought our democracy crashing down around us. That four-year political rampage and the emergence of a deadly pandemic are inextricably tied together as historical events; there is little doubt that a more robust, organized federal response could have saved people. But it was the time of Trump and the time of Covid-19, and they met in a spiral of mayhem and grief. Were his lies about the virus and his failure to respect scientific guidance normal in any

way? Was it normal to ridicule the wearing of masks when that one simple, inexpensive precaution could have saved lives? Who would possibly want to reweave what some saw as the “normal” racist threads running through our culture before Black Lives Matter emerged, before Amanda Gorman spoke at the inauguration, before the issue of institutionalized racism came out of the shadows? We’ve been far from normal for quite some time. In this moment we have to figure out how to go forward, taking the lessons learned from our communal experience with politics chaos and a pandemic. For example, the isolation and social distancing of this year, the real aberrations, can’t be over too soon for me. That will never feel normal. But there are new, good things happening now: We are getting vaccinated, and the vaccines work remarkably well. Money from the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill is starting to turn the wheels of the economy, getting people back to jobs and business owners back to feeding and servicing and creating product for our country.

Americans have learned that they are able to work from home better than they ever imagined. What we don’t know yet is how many businesses will go forward with the home-based model. We don’t know if the traditional workplace has reached its expiration date. (I doubt it.) A hybrid model may allow us to employ the best of both worlds, at home and at remote work locations. That could improve on the old normal. Perhaps the biggest good thing is that schools are starting to accommodate more in-classroom learning. From here in the cheap seats, it seems that closing schools was a mistake from the beginning; we should have vaccinated teachers first and at least tried to prioritize our kids’ education. Going to school is normal. I love that communities are coming together in ways they didn’t before the pandemic, to help keep food on the table and find vaccine appointments for one another and drive friends to vaccine centers. This has also been a great year for adopting dogs, or appreciating the pooches already in residence. For many, many weeks our Lillybee was the only living creature we saw or touched.

any questions persist in the new hybrid reality we find ourselves in.

The proliferation of artsy pastimes is notable, and that, too, may hang around as a creative outlet for people who love indulging old passions and interests and undeveloped talents. On the plus side as well, many of us weren’t daily exercisers, and now we are. There was only one awful-weather day this year when I didn’t get outside for at least a short walk. The pandemic has put more people in the kitchen, pouring energy and creativity into the food they prepare. My hunch is that will diminish in direct proportion to the opening of restaurants, but again, who can say? We learned to sublimate our need for excitement through imaginative meal planning and changing up our walks and connecting with people from our past. We have so many new skills. I can cut hair. I can fix the TV. I can replace the A/C filter. We truly are different people from the ones who stepped into the river last March. So, back to normal? Not necessarily. We have to figure out for ourselves, and as a society, what’s worth keeping from the pre-pandemic era and what we want to embrace from the time of Covid-19, going forward. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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mid all the clamor over Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment and misreporting of nursing home deaths during the coronavirus crisis last spring, you would have thought nothing else was happening in Albany at the moment. You would be wrong. Last week, the State Senate passed a critical piece of legislation to encourage public participation in the rule-making in six key state departments — Education, Environmental Conservation, Health, Financial Services, Labor and Family Assistance. The measure, if passed by the Assembly and signed by Cuomo, would create a three-year pilot program that would require public hearings on an issue any time 125 or more residents petitioned the state government for them. Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, a Democrat from Queens, sponsored the bill. The measure is vitally needed. Requiring hearings when the people ask for them would shift power into their hands. Until now, the state has controlled when — and if — are held. Six other states — Arizona, California,

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Idaho, Illinois, New Hampshire and Utah — require hearings when a critical mass of people request them. New York should do the same. “The Covid-19 pandemic taught us the crucial importance of transparency in government,” Gianaris said. “We should live up to our progressive ideals and make our government truly accessible to the people it serves.” We couldn’t have said it better, Senator. If such a law had been in place last year, people who were angered and worried by the apparent undercount of nursing home deaths as the pandemic spread could have forced Health Department hearings that might have brought alleged under-reporting to light sooner. The scandal has tainted Cuomo’s otherwise sound performance in the early days of the pandemic, when many touted him as a national hero for his daily briefings, based largely on data. If he were smart, he would support Gianaris’s legislation to show that he does, in fact, support government transparency. Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat from Queens, is sponsoring a companion bill in the Assembly. “Creating

a program through which members of the public can demand a hearing reminds rule-makers that they are ultimately accountable to the people,” Mamdani said. Agreed. The legislation would also require public hearings to be held on evenings and weekends, so more people could attend. It would mandate that hearings be broadcast, and that teleconferencing be available. Finally, it would require that time be set aside during the hearings for public questioning of department personnel. The Senate passed the measure during Sunshine Week, March 14 to 20, a celebration of the 1967 Freedom of Information Act, the landmark federal legislation requiring government officials to make their records available to the public. The American Society of News Editors created Sunshine Week in 2005 to remind people of the grave need for government transparency — even today, more than 50 years after FOIA was enacted. The message that the Senate was seeking to project was clear: New York state needs to do more to open its government to public participation. Of that there is little doubt.

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t might seem self-serving that a newspaper would call on New York state to include journalists on the list of those eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. To a degree, that might be true. More so, however, our concern is for the public good. Since the start of the pandemic, journalists have been on the front lines, reporting on myriad local and national stories that have shaped the past year, exposing themselves to potential harm at hospitals, marches and political rallies. They have risked their lives to inform an

anxious public, providing vital information to dispel fear and increase understanding. Since last March, journalists have been allowed to continue their work because the government deemed them essential workers. Yet they have been excluded from the lists of those eligible for a vaccine. Why? This isn’t solely about the journalists who have done their job admirably. It’s also about the public. One journalist might interact with dozens, if not hundreds, of people while covering a mass

letters ‘If you can’t do, blame’ To the Editor: Re the March 12-18 editorial, “Cuomo’s days in office appear numbered”: I take exception to the point of view of elected officials and journalists who are pointing fingers at Gov. Andrew Cuomo before his investigation is complete. I have worked in high-powered offices for decades and consider myself as a feminist. Anyone who has worked in this kind of passion-driven, intense, stressful environment knows conversations and gestures can be misunderstood or taken out of context. Yet the media and certain politicians are jumping to conclusions. I do not believe Cuomo should resign. More important, a year ago, during the coronavirus pandem-

gathering of one kind or another, and if infected with the coronavirus, he or she could potentially expose many others to harm. From a public health standpoint, leaving journalists off the list thus makes no sense. The Press Club of Long Island, a chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, is currently conducting a letter-writing campaign calling on Governor Cuomo to include journalists on the eligibility list. To join in that effort, go to bit. ly/30Xt1T4.

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s difficult as the coronavirus pandemic has been on all of us, our children were the least equipped to handle the sudden disruption of their daily lives and routines. Ripped from in-school learning, sports and extracurricular activities and social interactions critical to their intellectual, physical and emotional development, they were thrust into a world of inactivity, isolation and remote learning. We should not continue to ignore the consequences. We have heard steve much about “following the scirhoads ence” and the data throughout the pandemic. We have all accepted limits on personal freedoms imposed on us through countless, often contradictory, executive orders issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, simply because in the face of the unknown, that appeared to be the safest course of action. In order to “stop the spread,” we sacrificed our liberty in pursuit of the general good of all.

One year later, however, we are still ceding local control of education to a governor and a state Board of Education that continue to enforce policies that the science and the data simply do not support. Schools have safely resumed sports activities with very few, if any, Covid-19 cases and even fewer incidents of transmission. Yet while students are permitted to participate in wrestling matches, two trumpet players must remain 12 feet apart. In districts that permit in-person learning, there have been virtually no incidents of inschool transmission of the virus, yet students must quarantine if someone in their class contracts it, despite wearing masks and being surrounded on three sides by Plexiglas in classrooms. Many parents can’t watch their kids play for school teams — even outdoors. The data tell us that because of the outstanding work of our school districts, administrators, teachers, staff members and students, in conjunction with local departments of health, the in-school Covid transmission rate remains far below that of the surrounding communi-

e’re still ceding local control of education, a year after Covid-19 hit.

Letters ic, at a time when there was complete chaos and so much unknown, Cuomo stepped up ahead of all the others and created and implemented innovative plans. His guidance was ongoing, and he was an inspiring voice for New Yorkers as well as all Americans. He asked New Yorkers to discipline themselves, an effort to stop the spread of the virus. When they did not, he said it was not OK and made decisions that were hard for the public and businesses. Cuomo has continued to play this role, and New Yorkers still need him to get us through the pandemic and far beyond. Yes, he may have made some mistakes, but the countless lives he has saved and accomplishments he made during the past year far outweigh his few possible errors. In hindsight, it’s easy to sit back and find fault. I would like to ask the politicians who are not respectful enough to wait for Cuomo’s investigation results before passing judgment a simple question: During the pandemic, what did you do? I don’t recall hearing most of your voices. If you did less than Cuomo, in my book, you’re just another case of, “If you can’t do, blame.” CATHY ROSENBERG Sea Cliff

In minority communities, vaccine isn’t so simple To the Editor: I write to express my concern about

ties. It is simply safer to have your kids in school — and it’s better for them. Area school districts have proven that they can act, and have done so efficiently, even when faced with the challenge of outdated and conflicting policies imposed by Albany. We have local boards of education because we believe as a state and a society that the best decisions for our students are made at the local level. The governor may have heard of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, the Seaford School District or any of our other area districts, but what does he know about local conditions in Wantagh’s Mandalay Elementary School, or Freeport High School? Probably very little, if anything. But local school boards and local administrators know. And, most important, parents — who are on the front lines of the struggles their children have faced during the pandemic — have a mechanism at a local level to take part in that decision-making process. It is time for the state and governor to stand down and allow local school boards and local officials, in conjunction with

Covid-19 vaccine access in communities of color on Long Island. As the coronavirus crisis lingers, the combination of two ageold realities — access and attitudes — persists in limiting vaccinations among people of color. Most have heard about the infamous Tuskegee experiment, and the longstanding effects it has had on the Black community’s lack of trust in government and medical science. This distrust is deeply rooted and not easily overcome. Even as the most enlightened, well informed and educated among us conclude that it is in our best interest to get vaccinated against Covid-19, doubt and caution remain. In conversations, meetings, podcasts and dinner discussions, however, the rationale for vaccination is being widely shared and considered. Unfortunately, getting past the roadblock of distrust leads us directly to the lack-of-accessibility barricade. When I made the decision to get the vaccine, my employer, the Family and Children’s Association, in Hempstead, helped me navigate access. Nevertheless, there are many others in the Black and Brown communities less fortunate than I, who, even after overcoming initial doubt, encounter additional hurdles to vaccination, such as lack of transportation, an inability to navigate the online or phone scheduling “lottery,” and limited availability. Although there are educational initiatives in place designed to alter community sentiment toward Covid-19 vaccines, the

local health departments and parents, to make decisions for themselves about how their schools should be run, what events and activities — such as graduation — should take place and how to best take care of our children. The science and the data no longer justify Albany’s one-sizefits-all approach, or the damage it is doing to the developmental, emotional and physical health of our students. To that end, I recently joined the other members of the Nassau Legislature’s Republican majority to write a letter to Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie calling on New York state to allow school districts the full discretion to decide when to safely restore extracurricular activities and other school events, including graduation ceremonies. The remarkably good job Nassau County districts have done keeping students, teachers and staff safe in school has earned them the right to decide which events may be held and how those events will be conducted. I’m hopeful that our state leaders will heed this call and return that discretion to our districts. Steve Rhoads is a Republican Nassau County legislator representing the 19th District.

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most effective change will come from civic leaders and trusted community voices addressing concerns and providing vital information through town hall meetings and leading by example. Additionally, I believe that the restructuring of the vaccine distribution framework to include ongoing inoculation locations in communities of color, first-comefirst-serve vaccination centers and expand-

ed hours of service would greatly increase the number of vaccinations received by people of color in a relatively short time span. Time is of the essence, and the health of our community is at stake. THURSTON O’NEAL Director, Hempstead Prevention Coalition

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