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Officials talk voting rights Conversation focuses on recent voter restriction bills called the election the most secure in American history.

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RoCkVIllE CENtRE FIRE Department former Capt. Thomas Montemarano and junior firefighter Evan Lynch, center, received proclamations outside Village Hall for their live-saving efforts.

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Pair rescue man trapped in smoke-filled garage By toM CARRozzA tcarrozza@liherald.com

Last Nov. 19 at around 4 p.m., former Rockville Centre Fire Department Capt. Thomas Montemarano was dropping off junior firefighter Evan Lynch at his home from his after-school job when Montemarano’s pager buzzed.

There was a house on fire on nearby Lakeview Avenue, and the two immediately responded to the call.

Smoke was billowing from the garage of the two-story home when Montemarano and Lynch arrived. They quickly leapt into action, without their protective gear

or a charged hose line. Montemarano said he felt heat emanating from the closed garage door while Lynch, 16, went around to the back and found an open door.

Montemarano, of Reliance Hose Co. No. 3, also made his way to the rear of the house, and spotted a garden hose leading into the garage. He decided to crawl into the burning structure even without his protective equipment.

He found a man trapped under shelving and other debris, clutching the barely running hose.

Lynch crawled into the garage, also without equipment, and helped Montemara-

no free the man from the debris and evacuate him to the backyard. On the way out, Montemarano noticed propane tanks in the burning garage.

With the man safe and being attended to by a Rockville Centre police officer, Montemarano headed back into the garage to remove the propane tanks. Then First Assistant Chief Scott Mohr and other firefighters arrived on the scene. Before Montemarano could make a third trip back into the garage to get the remaining tanks, he realized that the fire had grown too intense and gave Continued on page 3

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Rice, who represents New York’s 4th Congressional District and previously served as Nassau County district attorney, said the new voting laws are flagrant attempts to suppress Black and brown voters. “It’s a frightening prospect, she said. “It’s clear that today’s Republican Party is more interested in fixing elections for itself than in protecting our bedrock of democracy, which is the right to vote.”

That’s why, Rice continued, she urges Democrats to be more invested in building a bench of good candidates at the local and state level, since states have

the ability to change laws.

“We did not invest the way that Republicans did,” she said, “so there are far more states under Republican control, enacting these ter rible voter restriction laws, than there are blue states trying to protect peoples’ right to vote.”

Voting shouldn’t be a partisan issue, Rice said. “I hope we will be able to come together around a shared commitment to free, accessible and secure elections for all,” she said, “because that should not just be a Democratic value or a Republican value; it has to be an American value if we are to preserve this great democracy of ours.”

She said she supported the passage of H.R.4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019, which would require states with a recent record of discrimination in voting rights to obtain federal preapproval before changing their election laws.

The bill is likely to pass the House, but could face resistance in the Senate.

Rice also noted that H.R.1, the For the People Act, which has already passed the House, includes provisions that would expand automatic voter registration and same-day registration, strengthen voting by mail and ballot access, combat voter intimidation and voter suppression and help protect elections from foreign interference.

Brewington spoke about specific voting rights cases, and echoed Rice in supporting H.R.1 and H.R.4, adding that there is “still work to be done.” “[These] are very important bills, and we need to make sure that we push every person that we can that’s down in D.C. to support both of those bills,” Brewington said. “The issues, with regard to [H.R.4], is so crucial because that’s the restoration of those things that got gutted out of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. That’s important, because what we got gutted out of [it] left us with very few options in terms of trying to turn around some of the systemic and historical components that have led to inequities in voting.”

Village recognizes pair for house fire rescue continued from front page the order to retreat from the house.

“It was a lot of adrenaline,” Lynch said of the splitsecond decision-making. He has been with the department for three years.

“We were just doing the job we signed up to do,” Montemarano said. “It’s all training. You don’t even think about yourself — it’s just saving a life.”

On May 19, village officials honored Montemarano and Lynch for their life-saving efforts last November in a ceremony in front of Village Hall. Mayor Francis Murray presented them with proclamations, praising their rescue of the man trapped in his garage as it filled

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“Through their actions and deeds,” Murray said, “the ex-captain and the junior firefighter have proven themselves to be selfless individuals who have brought

pride and honor to their family, friends and the entire Rockville Centre Fire Department.”

Murray lauded the efforts of the two men and the department as a whole for its dedication in situations such as this one. “They’re second to none,” he said.

“They do a fantastic job every day in rescue, in firefighting, in car accidents, you name it.”

The rescued man sustained several injuries, including smoke inhalation, respiratory burns and seconddegree burns to his hands. He was taken to Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow and placed in a medically induced coma for eight days before he had recovered enough to be released.

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stead, and we are proud to join together with his friends, family and colleagues as we rename his home block as Lieutenant Henry J. Hinton Street.”

Hinton became a member of FDNY Engine 275 in Queens on July 11, 1981, providing many years of service to the community, and was promoted to Lieutenant on July 27, 1997. He was the recipient of numerous awards, honors and accolades throughout his career. Hinton was also a member of the FDNY Emerald Society for more than 40 years, and could always be seen marching proudly in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Hinton’s wife, Goldie said, “Henry lived his life to the fullest, never missing an opportunity to help someone. He loved his job and was so proud to be an officer in the FDNY, to have the chance to help others.

Henry lived by his motto, ‘Always leave a place better than you found it,’ and he did exactly that.”

The town of Hempstead thanked the Rev. Michael F. Duffy, of St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre, for offering the opening prayer, the Baldwin and Rockville Centre Fire Departments for providing a flag arch during the ceremony, as well the South Hempstead Fire Department for its assistance. Also participating were the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums and the FDNY Ceremonial Unit.

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Nearly 20 years after FDNY Lt. Henry J. Hinton rushed to lower Manhattan to save lives on the morning of 9/11, town officials announced that the block on which he lived — Irene Street in South Hempstead — has been renamed Lieutenant Henry J. Hinton Street in honor of the late 9/11 hero.

Town Supervisor Don Clavin and Councilman Anthony D’Esposito unveiled the new street sign on May 22 during a patriotic street dedication ceremony, and were joined by Town Clerk Kate Murray, Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, Hinton’s family, members of the Rockville Centre Fire Department, Baldwin and South Hempstead Fire Departments, the FDNY Emerald Society Pipes and Drums and the FDNY Ceremonial Unit. Hinton died of lung cancer in January.

“Though he had been retired for two months at the time of the September 11th terrorist attacks, FDNY Lieutenant Henry Hinton rushed to Ground Zero to join in the rescue and recovery effort in the days and weeks following that fateful day,” Clavin said in a statement. “There are so many heroes from September 11th, many of whom we will never know by name.

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St. Agnes Cathedral School teacher Erin Von Elm, who is finishing up her third year at the school, has already adapted to quite a few changes brought on by the pandemic. Von Elm and school officials said they feel they have successfully navigated a challenging year through the act of quick thinking.

With smaller class sizes, the second grade was cut down from four classes to three, and Von Elm moved up to teach third grade. She had to learn a whole new curriculum with different content, and tailor it to a maturing class.

“There’s a big maturity process that goes on from second to third grade,” Von Elm said. “I think just adjusting my teaching style was a little bit of a challenge at first.”

But with those challenges came the rare opportunity for her to move up from second to third grade with her first class that she taught as an educator.

“It’s just so special to have such a bond with these kids,” Von Elm said.

As soon as she graduated from Hofstra in 2018, Von Elm knew she wanted to go into teaching. While going through the job search process, she came upon St. Agnes when a teacher from Kellenberg Memorial High School, where she went to high school, recommended it since their kids went there.

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ST. agneS wrapS up a unique school year.

With the pandemic’s arrival during her second year, Von Elm said there was a transition process focusing on how to go remote and continue to give the students a great educational experience. The school settled on Google Meets as its primary platform for the 2020-21 school year.

School board member Kim Shaughnessy said St. Agnes experimented and refined the process of remote learning that worked for them in the spring of 2020.

“By the time we started school in Sep-

tember, all the kinks were really worked out,” Shaughnessy said. Many students, including her daughter, utilized remote learning to continue their education — while social distancing.

“That gave us all peace of mind that we were able to follow strict protocols and keep students in school,” Shaughnessy said.

Once teachers settled into a routine, hybrid learning became easier for teachers to adjust for. Teachers have made sure that class materials are available online

for remote learning students through Google Classroom. And for the in-person students — they socially distanced and protected each other with plastic dividers between each desk.

“I think St. Agnes is doing an unbelievable job of handling this whole situation,” Von Elm said. “This year has gone smoother than I think anyone expected, and I applaud Mrs. St. John. I think she’s doing an amazing job with it.”

Von Elm was referring to Cecilia St. John, the school’s principal.

“This year was an unusual year and the teachers were being asked to do new things,” Shaughnessy said. “But from my perspective, they excelled. The whole staff quickly adapted to our new world.”

Extracurriculars have continued, as well. The drama club’s production of “The Lion King Jr.” was performed and recorded on May 18 and 19 as a culmination of months of work on the play. The school’s baseball and softball teams have been able to go on as scheduled.

And the school’s winter dinner-dance, which acts as St. Agnes’ biggest fundraiser, was switched to an appeal from the parish called “Build for Tomorrow.”

“We were so humbled and had such gratitude for the turnout of the parents and the parish in support of the school,” Shaughnessy said. As the school year draws to a close, the St. Agnes faculty and students will finally get a chance to rest and enjoy the summer.

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Live your way — in your own home

Sometimes it’s preferable to age in place

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life enrichment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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teams who can monitor and interact with them.

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

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

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

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

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Barry Wiesenfeld leads a class to learn about the world of Johann Sebastian Bach. Event is available via Zoom through the Rockville Centre Library.

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Cook and Share (Live on Zoom) Make something at home and talk about it! Discuss ingredients, measuring and how your family liked it. Zoom link available through the RVC Library.

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Tuesday, June 1 Take & Make Crafts Make a simple sun and rainbow door hanging craft at home. Materials and online instruction provided by the RVC Library upon registration at rvclibrary. org. Kits can be picked up in the Children’s Room during business hours.

Story and instructions available on the library’s YouTube channel.

Video Game Meetup (Live on Zoom) Calling tweens and teens! Join others through the RVC Library on Zoom for a multiplayer gaming night in Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Among Us. Registration required, 7 p.m.

Yoga with Joe Registration 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.

SSHS Fall Athlete Concussion Testing Athletes intending to play for South Side High School in the fall must participate in concussion baseline testing at room 2311 in the high school from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

High School Senior Academic Awards Night South Side High School honors its seniors for their academic awards.

Event starts at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium.

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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.

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Wednesday, June 2 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.

Mothers’ Center Circle (Live on Zoom) A great way to connect with other moms. Facilitators at each meeting help moms connect on the joys and challenges of motherhood and support each other. Registration required, 10 a.m.

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My First Online Storytime with Ms. Jen Children and their parents can enjoy this librarian-led storytime from their computers, tablets, or smartphones as they read and sing songs. Registration through the RVC Library required. Program starts at 11:30 a.m.

Calling crafters, knitters, and crocheters! Come together via Zoom through the Rockville Centre Library and bring your projects to share, work on, and talk about. Registration required, 1 p.m.

The Scribblers offers writers the opportunity to share their work, receive feedback, and talk about their craft. Workshop available through Zoom via the Rockville Centre Library at 7 p.m.

Thursday, June 3 Chef Rob: Garlic Shrimp and Corn with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Chef Rob prepares garlic shrimp and corn with cherry tomatoes and feta.

Recipe and video link will be provided

South Side Middle School Spring Musical The South Side Middle School drama department is virtually hosting their spring production at 7:30 p.m.

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All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to rvceditor@liherald.com

The Dungeons & Dragons Adventurers’ club is live on Zoom through the RVC Library June 1 at 4 p.m.

The PTA Council has a general session at 7 p.m. on June 2.

South Side High School Centre Stage premieres virtually at 7 p.m. on June 3.

South Side High School’s PTA 2022 senior class parent meeting takes place on June 3 at 7 p.m.

RVC village elections will be held on June 15.

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I would talk daily with my daughter, who is also an ER nurse at another facility. We would talk about PPE and how amazing all nurses have been. We talked about the fear of bringing this disease home with us and to our families. Covid-19 hit home for me when my daughter contracted the disease. The fright for me was unimaginable.

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Every day I can assure you that more than 50 to 60 percent of patients are Spanishspeaking. Many of the Hispanics work in restaurants and other places in which they cannot take a day off to get a vaccine. I keep pestering them to bring people. For example, a cook came up to me, and we gave him the vaccine. When I asked him if he knows anyone else, he brought me his whole kitchen, like 20 men.

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I came from Puerto Rico 20 years ago, and I did not speak English. I was terribly afraid, and many people helped me. I got so frustrated that I even took classes, did a thousand things, worked in a thousand places, doing my bachelor’s and everything. In the same way that people helped me when I got here, so to pay back life, I help others.

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Todos los dÍas, yo te puede asegurar, que más del 50-60 por ciento de los pacientes son de habla Hispana. Muchos de los Hispanos trabajan en restaurantes y en otros lugares que no van a coger un día libre para ponerse una vacuna. Yo les sigo molestando para que traigan a personas. Por ejemplo, un cocinero se acercó y le dimos la vacuna. Cuando le pregunté que si conoce a alguien más, me trajo toda la cocina, como 20 hombres.

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Aparte de ser enfermera, yo doy la mano extra porque muchos no saben usar el teléfono, no saben su número de teléfono, no saben nada de Inglés, no saben escribir.

Me encanta lo que hago. Yo vine de Puerto Rico hace 20 años, y no hablaba Inglés. Yo tenía un miedo terrible y mucha gente me ayudó. Me frustré tanto que hasta cogí clases, hice mil cosas, trabajé en mil lugares, cogiendo mi bachillerato y todo. De la misma manera que a mí me ayudaron cuando llegué aquí, entonces para pagarle para atrás a la vida, yo ayudo a los demás.

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Eager to turn the page on a lost 2020 season to the pandemic, South Side is working through some inconsistencies as it navigates a challenging Nassau Conference I boys’ lacrosse schedule.

Experienced at attack and growing on the defensive side, the Cyclones opened with a wild 15-14 defeat to Syosset, a Class A team, and split their next four games, including an 8-6 victory over fellow Class B contender Long Beach.

“It’s a deep conference and every team has had its challenges,” South Side coach Steve DiPietro said. “We’re a work in progress. We have a lot of guys who haven’t played in two years and missed out on getting varsity experience last spring. And with the schedule the way it is, it doesn’t allow for a lot of evaluation and practice time.”

Each of the seven Class B teams in Conference I will qualify for the playoffs, along with the top ‘B’ finisher in Conference II. “Our next five games will determine a lot, including playoff seeding,” DiPietro said. “I want to see us become more fluid on offense and take some pressure off the defense. We’re very talented up front and we’re more dangerous when we’re moving the ball and our feet well.”

The starting attack consists of seniors TJ Sheehan, JohnJude Considine and Matt Melkonian. All three will play at the next level, with Sheehan, a 2019 Honorable Mention All-County selection, headed to the University of

Denver. He scored four goals in the season-opening loss to Syosset and is South Side’s offensive quarterback from behind the cage, DiPietro said.

Considine quarterbacked the football team to the playoffs and moved to attack after contributing as a midfielder as a sophomore. He totaled six points (four goals) in the Cyclones’ first win of 2021 — 14-4 over East Meadow on May 10. Melkonian was an All-County running back who brings the same athleticism and hard-nosed aggressiveness to the lacrosse field. A lefty who also made the move from midfield, he opened the campaign with a pair of goals against Syosset.

Setting the tone in the midfield is senior Thomas Kelly, who has an All-Conference season under his belt, and junior Brady West, a highly skilled player who’s committed to Loyola. Kelly has a non-stop motor and effort that’s “off the charts,” DiPietro said, and West is considered one of the top juniors on all of Long Island. West had three goals and two assists in the victory over Long Beach.

Junior Andrew Meindl is a key two-way contributor, while senior Thomas Haggerty and freshman Michael Melkonian have handled faceoff responsibilities.

Junior Luke Schwartzberg has been exceptional at long pole in the early going, assisting a revamped defense headed by seniors Matt Lozito and Chris Erickson and junior Patrick Erickson. In goal, sophomore Tommy Gentile has been a bright spot and no stranger to making acrobatic saves, DiPietro said.

The Cyclones renew their rivalry with Garden City this Friday at home at 3 p.m.

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Car horns sounded and caps flew in the parking lot behind the Barbara H. Hagan School of Nursing and Health Sciences building at Molloy College as the school held its graduation ceremonies for the classes of 2020 and 2021 on May 18 and 19.

Additionally, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis Murray received an honorary degree.

At seven ceremonies over the course of two days, Molloy graduates and their family and friends watched large screens broadcasting commencement ceremonies taking place inside the Madison Theater from their vehicles. When it came time for students to receive their degrees, they lined up in the theater waiting to walk across the stage while wearing masks and socially distancing.

Molloy College President James Lentini and the school’s administration worked to put together a ceremony that adhered to health protocols and gave the hard-working students their due in person.

“I think it was great for the students to be able to come across the stage and be acknowledged,” Lentini said.

Nursing school 2021 graduate Natania Jean-Gilles said she was excited to gather with her friends for the ceremony.

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“We made it! This is so rewarding to be a part of this celebration,” she said. “It’s a phenomenal school and I highly recommend it.”

Murray received an honorary Doctor of Law from Molloy.

“It means so much to me,” he said. “It’s a college that goes back generations in my family. The mayor’s aunt, Sister Mary Louise Murray C.I.J., taught at the school as a nurse from the 1950s to the 1970s. Additionally, two of his five children worked for graduate degrees at Molloy.

Murray boasts a strong working relationship with the school throughout his time as mayor since 2011.

He worked with former Molloy President Drew Bogner to build the Rockville Centre Sports Complex.

Bogner returned as the commencement speaker for the class of 2020 ceremony on May 19 to celebrate with the last class he oversaw in his over 20-year tenure at the school. The class of 2020 had a virtual ceremony last year.

“It is not the same,” Bogner said of the virtual ceremony.

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The position requires community news experience and familiarity with and sensitivity to Jewish issues. Jewish Star readers are primarily (though not exclusively) Modern Orthodox Jews with a strong attachment to Israel.

The editor will seek out and initiate story ideas, assign and write articles, edit staff and freelance submissions, and work with the Publisher on planning print and digital products. The Jewish Star covers Jewish news on Long Island and in New York City, with supplemental coverage of Israel and Jewish America.

While The Jewish Star's circulation has primarily been on Long Island, it is about to embark on a major expansion into New York City.

The Jewish Star is an 18-year-old division of Richner Communications Inc., a 140-employee family-owned company that publishes more than 30 community newspapers and shopping guides on Long Island and the Pulitzer Prize-winning Riverdale Press. It maintains its own printing operation and more.

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Q. Why are prices so high? I know we can blame it on the pandemic, but I wonder if prices are really going to come back down, or whether this is the new normal. We’re trying to decide whether to start our renovation, or maybe wait until fall. Is it supply and demand because so many are getting work done, or is there more to this? We just don’t know what to do.

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general, is a leading indicator of how the economy is doing, especially because so many other jobs and industries are bolstered by the demands of construction.

Everything from construction materials, food, work clothing, tools, transportation and furnishings is tied to an onte eeper upward trend in construction. But there’s often more to the story than just one aspect, and in the case of construction materials, that’s also the case.

Even though the pandemic created a slump in demand, since construction was ordered to a halt in the spring of 2020, when it slowly started up again, manufacturing was slower to respond because of a potential longer-lasting recession that was being anticipated. With the jobless rate extremely high and goods and services anticipated to be very slow to recover, many producers opted to reduce inventory, so there ended up being a lack of goods to ship when orders streamed in. That was the supply-anddemand part of the equation. Supply dropped, so the cost of what was available increased.

But there’s much more to the story, as there almost always is. I’m always amazed, as a student of history, by how much an individual can affect a large population. Personalities and their special knowledge, or lack thereof, can also have an effect.

Just the utterance of derogatory statements, namecalling and undiplomatic bashing can have a subtle but far-reaching effect.

Adding tariffs, to “level the playing field,” is another possible reason for the soaring, tripling of costs for items such as lumber and cement.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, the average cost of a new single-family home has increased by $24,000 since April 2020. In a reversal from less than a year ago, the Commerce Department has taken action to reduce the tariffs imposed on softwood lumber from 20 percent to 9 percent, and is addressing other construction materials that affect home prices. While it will take the summer to see prices adjust, there’s hope that the cost of lumber will come down again.

Many consumers were reluctant but determined to forge ahead with their planned projects. I haven’t seen anyone decide to wait. If you decide to hold out a little longer, take the time to make more specific decisions about things like door hardware, plumbing fixtures and types and styles of finishes.

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

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

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change dramatically.

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

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

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

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body in the country.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years.

He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

What is Memorial Day about, if not memories?

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

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

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

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

Our democracy stands, but it is wob-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

help us if they break.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We present it here.

Before a storm ■ Listen to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or NOAA, Weather Radio for critical information from the National Weather Service.

■ Have cellphones and chargers on hand.

After a storm

■ Create a family and emergency contact list.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vital items

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

In your hurricane go bag, you should have:

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

■ Extra cash

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

■ Map(s) of the area

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

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

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

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

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

■ Turn off propane tanks and unplug small appliances.

■ Fill your vehicle’s gas tank.

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

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

■ A multi-purpose tool ■ Emergency blanket ■ Tools and supplies for securing your home ■ An extra set of car and house keys ■ Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes ■ Rain gear ■ Insect repellent and sunscreen ■ Camera for photos of damage

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

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

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

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

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

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

■ Use flashlights, not candles, in the dark.

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

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

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

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

■ Use the phone only for emergency calls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

So why the abrupt change in guidance? That’s hard to say. But there have been two general reactions: confusion and disbelief.

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

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

What happens on the beach this summer? Who’s going to wear a mask, or even socially distance, on the sand? And how about concerts, where young people mostly didn’t wear masks even when the CDC said they should? Same with theaters. Sporting events, weddings, confirmations, bar and bat mitzvahs, funerals and backyard barbecues.

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

LeTTers Thanks to Lost Dog To the Editor: On behalf of the South Side High School girls’ soccer program, the Cyclones coaches, players and their families would like to acknowledge the generosity of Rockville Centre’s own Lost Dog Art & Frame Co. During these unprecedented times, this small business put aside time to recognize and congratulate the student athletes and their families for their hard work, dedication and championship win of the Nassau County Class A final against MacArthur.

The beautifully framed Herald article was given to any Cyclones coach, athlete or family member at no charge.

We sincerely thank James McDonald and Lost Dog for giving us the opportunity to remember this special and welldeserved county championship win!

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The influenza pandemic of 1918-19 was the most deadly flu outbreak in history, killing up to 50 million people worldwide, including around 675,000 in the U.S. Various state and local governments issued warnings, put out guidance and tried to see that people followed the rules.

Many did. Schools were closed, no-spitting ordinances were enforced, and people were encouraged to use handkerchiefs or disposable tissues in public.

But, like today, many refused to go along. Some complained that the masks were uncomfortable, ineffective and bad for business. Sound familiar? Even more familiar, some public officials were caught in public not wearing masks.

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

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

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

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

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Thanks for passing the library budget To the Editor: On behalf of the board of trustees and staff of the Rockville Centre Library, I thank our residents for overwhelmingly passing the library’s 2021-22 budget. Your unwavering support has ensured that the library will continue to be a vital cultural and educational center of the community.

Additionally, we welcome newly elected Trustees Nadine Kelly and Melissa Sorvillo, and thank Conor Antoniou, Lorraine Hannon, Heather Incandela and Jordan Pecora for their spirit of volunteerism in running for the board.

We welcome residents to stop in and enjoy a summer of reading and renewal here at the library.

SUSANNE MORAHAN Board president, Rockville Centre Public Library

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

Just like today, fashion stepped in.

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

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

Brazil, parts of Europe and Mexico remain hard hit.

Are we opening up too quickly?

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

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

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

JBernstein@liherald.com.

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