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Villagers attend protest honoring George Floyd By SCOTT BRINTON, RONNY REYES, DARWIN YANES, JUSTIN DYNIA and BRIANA BONFIGLIO sbrinton@liherald.com
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GIOVANNA FONTE AND Emma Lopez-Fonte, of Rockville Centre, attended Monday’s protest.
People started to stream into the demonstration in front of the Theodore Roosevelt Executive and Legislative Building in Mineola nearly an hour before the scheduled 5:30 p.m. start time on Monday. They had come to protest the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Shouting “I can’t breathe!” and brandishing handmade signs, they arrived from towns
across the county and beyond. A coalition of Nassau advocacy groups, including some from Rockville Centre, planned the protest, “Justice for George Floyd.” Village resident Deana Davoudiasl, an organizer with Indivisible Nassau County and Young Progressives of Nassau County, helped plan the event, and introduced each speaker at the protest. “We are emphasizing that Black Lives Matter across the country and on Long Island,” she told the Herald in an email. “We are demanding that police CONTINUED ON PAGE 17
Rockville Centre discusses plans to reopen businesses By JILL NOSSA jnossa@liherald.com
As Long Island began to emerge from lockdown last week, business and community leaders gathered in Rockville Centre to discuss the best way to reopen village businesses. About 60 people attended a meeting organized by the Chamber of Commerce in the gym of the John A. Anderson Recreational Center on May 28. “Everyone I talk to is so eager to support the businesses in town,” chamber President Brian Croutier said. “We’re trying to provide resources to help the businesses and keep the lines of
communication open between the business owners and the local government.” Croutier told business owners that the purpose of the meeting was to get feedback from them so that Mayor Francis X. Murray could relay their concerns to Nassau County Executive Laura C u r r a n a n d Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “We’re here as a resource for you,” Croutier said, “and we will try to do our best to help each and every one of you so that your businesses succeed.” Murray said he has met weekly with chamber members throughout the coronavirus pandemic, and has also been in regu-
lar contact with the other mayors in the Town of Hempstead as well as Curran, U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice and Cuomo to determine how to reopen the village. “We want to make sure, as businesses open up, the village can do everything we can to make them successful,” Murray said. He added that he had heard a range of opinions on how to open businesses safely, with differing ideas on the benefits of street closures, which other villages in Nassau County have proposed to provide restaurants and shops with more space. “I don’t think we should close the streets,” Murray said. “I think that when we get the green light
and can open up the restaurants and stores, everyone’s going to be down there.” The key to a successful reopening, Murray said, is to continue to practice social distancing, and that could be less likely to happen if streets are closed. “Closing the streets brings a carnival atmosphere,” he said. “It’s not a festival . . .
people need to do their shopping, eat and go home.” He emphasized that that was simply his opinion, and that no decisions on the details of reopening had been made. One model the village is considering, Murray said, involves allowing restaurant owners to have tables on the sidewalks or CONTINUED ON PAGE 9
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Dr. Drew Bogner, the outgoing president of Molloy College in Rockville Centre, stood outside Kellenberg Hall decked out in a green suit coat and top hat on May 29. He wore this, he said, in reference to the wizard in the film “The Wizard of Oz.” When Bogner became president 20 years ago, he moved from Kansas to Rockville Centre, and people always made the “Wizard of Oz” jokes. “When you’re from Kanssa, it’s the one cultural reference people know,” he said. May 29 would have been the college’s end-of-year barbecue, which always has a theme. In past years, Bogner said, he always refused a “Wizard of Oz” theme, but acquiesced for his final year. Although there was no barbecue this year due to Covid-19, he dressed up as the wizard and staff members created a hot air balloon decoration for the balcony window — all for a drive-by parade for the 20-year president. Bogner and his wife, Karen, went into the building and stood on the balcony to wave down to colleagues and students wishing him farewell. Some were dressed as scarecrows, or Dorothy. Others held signs reading “Thank you Drew and Karen.” “It was a really nice surprise to be able to see people’s faces in person, so it was really very special for that reason,” Bogner said. “I felt bad that we haven’t been able to do that.” During Bogner’s time at Molloy, the college has grown from a predominantly undergraduate institution into a graduate-degree-granting school, increasing the number of academic programs from 62 to 150, including an additional 37 graduate programs and three doctoral programs. In that span, its enrollment has grown from 2,200 to about 4,900 students. In fall of 2019, the college dedicated its third residence hall to Bogner and his wife, naming it the Drew and Karen Bogner Hall. Before Bogner’s presidency, Molloy was a commuter-only college. Part of Bogner’s vision for the school was to introduce dorms to campus. After years of planning, the idea came to fruition in 2011, when Fitzgerald Hall opened to 109 residents, and again in 2014, when Maria
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MOLLOY FACULTY ORGANIZED the drive-by parade outside Kellenberg Hall. Karen and Drew Bogner watched from the window. Regina Hall debuted, raising the student resident population to more than 200. Bogner also celebrated his last commencement ceremony virtually on May 18. His address to graduating undergraduate and graduate students was pre-recorded and live-streamed. “I’m going to miss the people,” Bogner told the Herald. “We have a lot of good friends at the college and in Rockville Centre, and I’ll miss the sense of community.” The college has chosen Dr. James Lentini, provost of Oakland College in Rochester, M.I., to serve as the seventh president of Molloy College. His term was to begin in July, but stepped into the role earlier to assist with pandemic response and provide a seamless transition. “I’ve had a chance to work with him,” Bogner said. “He’s very talented, experienced and fits Molloy. He’s a people person, cares about students and will be a wonderful addition to Rockville Centre community.”
DREW AND KAREN Bogner waved from Kellenberg Hall. DR. DREW BOGNER enjoyed some time with Molloy College’s mascot. A CAR DROVE by with a sign that read “Thank you, Drew and Karen.”
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Man arraigned for boat crash that killed teen By Mike SMollinS msmollins@liherald.com
An Oceanside man was arraigned Thursday on manslaughter and other charges after allegedly recklessly operating a speed boat and killing an 18-year-old jet skier from Rockville Centre last year. According to District Attorney Madeline Singas’s office, Christopher Palma, 45, was arraigned before Judge Robert Bogle, on charges of second-degree manslaughter, second-degree assault, criminally negligent homicide and reckless operation of a vessel after the death of Caitlin McDonald, 18. “The grand jury reviewed the evidence in the tragic death of 18-year old Caitlin McDonald and indicted Christopher Palma for operating his speedboat recklessly,” Singas said in a statement. “Nothing will bring back this promising young woman’s life or ease her family’s sorrow, but I hope this indictment reminds boaters what is at stake when they head out on the water as the summer boating season begins.” On July 14, 2019, at about 10:45 a.m., McDonald and others, including her father, were on a Jet Ski tour in the vicinity of Middle Bay Channel, near Parsonage Cove and Baldwin Harbor. The jet skis were traveling in a single file line, perpendicular to the path of Palma’s vessel, a Fountain Lightning speedboat. Palma, an experienced boater, was allegedly operating his vessel at a high rate of speed at that time, despite the presence of boating traffic and mul-
tiple Jet Ski tour customers. Several of the jet skis crossed in front of his path and, under navigation rules, Palma was required to reduce speed and yield the right of way to McDonald, who was approaching from the starboard side of his vessel. Palma, however, maintained course, did not stop, and his vessel collided with the jet ski operated by McDonald. The high-speed collision resulted in damage to Palma’s vessel on the starboard side from the bow to the stern, as well as catastrophic damage to the victim’s jet ski as she was thrown into the water with grave injuries. McDonald’s father, other nearby boaters and first responders from the Nassau County Police Department’s Marine Bureau, the NCPD’s Emergency Ambulance Bureau, the U.S. Coast Guard and the Town of Hempstead Bay rendered aid to McDonald, but she was later pronounced dead at Long Beach Hospital. Following an investigation by the NCPD and the district attorney’s office, the matter was presented to a grand jury, which indicted the defendant in March, before the coronavirus pandemic. Senior District Attor neys Tara DePalo and Christopher Casa and of Singas’ Vehicular Crimes Bureau are prosecuting the case. Palma is represented by Steven LaMagna, Esq. Bail was set at $20,000 cash or bond or $10,000 partially secured bond, and Palma is due back in court on June 29. If convicted of the top count, he faces a potential maximum of five years to 15 years in prison.
Crime watCh Larceny
Leaving the scene
■ On May 12 at 7:24 a.m., a Wachusetts Street resident reported two vehicles were stolen from his driveway overnight.
■ On May 16 at 3:22 p.m., a motorist reported that a car struck his vehicle and left the scene while he was driving on Merrick Road.
■ On May 12 at 8:04 a.m., a Wachusetts Street resident re ported someone entered his vehicle and attempted to steal property while it was parked in his driveway overnight. ■ On May 21 at 10:05 a.m., a FedEx employee reported the theft of packages from a drop-box on Sunrise Highway.
Criminal mischief ■ On May 27 at 9:05 a.m., the manager of a store on Sunrise Highway reported finding graffiti on the building.
People named in Crime Watch items as having been arrested and charged with violations or crimes are only suspected of committing those acts of which they are accused. They are all presumed to be innocent of those charges until and unless found guilty in a court of law.
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Twins create art in front of RVC home Nine-year-old twin sisters Olivia and Julianna Bragino brought some color to Rockville Centre by creating a rainbow on the front path outside their home. Additionally, the Hewitt Elementary School fourth-graders painted a mural of colorful hearts on the front door of the Arrandale Road home.
News brief Bill will provide help to LI small businesses Legislation giving Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) more options to support small businesses and non-profit organizations during the COVID-19 state of emergency passed both the Assembly and Senate this week. The measure now heads to the Governor for his signature. The bill, cosponsored by State Senator Todd Kaminsky, enables IDAs to provide grants and in-kind donations to small businesses and small not-for-profit organizations for personal protective equipment (PPE) and fixtures - like Plexiglass - needed to prevent COVID-19. The bill authorizes IDAs to provide up to $25,000 in loans to small businesses and small not-for-profit organizations to help remain viable now, during this public health crisis.
“It is devastating to see many small businesses close in our communities putting thousands out of work,” Kaminsky said. “We need to make it easier for our downtowns to bounce back and this bill will help jump-start the economic rebirth of Long Island.” Amid the current public health crisis, small businesses and small not-for-profit organizations have been forced to cut back on services or completely shut down operations. This has forced thousands of people out of work and left communities devastated. Current law limits IDAs from providing loans and donations to businesses even though they are in desperate need of short-term financial assistance to remain viable.
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A final budget hearing for the Rockville Centre School District’s 2020-21 budget was held on May 27. Residents had an opportunity to ask questions about the $122.86 million budget the Rockville Centre Board of Education is presenting to the public, and issues surrounding mailin ballots and state aid were discussed. Last week, residents received ballots to vote on the budget and the Board of Education trustee candidates, which must be returned to the district clerk by 5 p.m. on June 9, either by mail or in person. Some
residents mistakenly received ballots from neighboring school districts; Superintendent Dr. William Johnson said this was an error due to the Nassau County Board of Elections using a different list than those of the school districts, and the issue has since been resolved. “The correct thing to do is throw out the ones that do not apply to you,” Board President Tara Hackett said. Assistant Superintendent for Business and Personnel Robert Bartels went over some of the specifics of the budget, which represents a tax levy increase of 2.01 percent and is under the tax cap. First, Bartels explained what it would mean if the
budget fails. If that happens this year, the district might not have the opportunity to put revise the budget and put it up for a second vote, so it would likely mean it would run on a contingency budget. Without an increase in the tax levy, Bartels said, almost $2 million would have to be cut from the budget. “Typically, that would mean staffing and program cut discussions,” Bartels said. “However, we’ve received recent guidance that capital projects are not allowed under a contingency budget.” Unless a capital project is deemed an emergency, he said, the district would not move forward with plans for roofing
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repairs, bathroom upgrades and sidewalk repairs at various buildings this year. The budget line for capital improvement projects is $1.8 million. “These capital projects are really important,” Bartels said. “It would be a detriment if the budget went down and we were not able to do them.” A second issue the district – and all districts across the state – are worried about is a potential loss of state aid. While no formal notice has been given, Johnson said the issue has been discussed publicly by Gov. Cuomo, who has indicated concern about being reimbursed by the federal government as well as future revenue. Cuomo has indicated districts could lose 20 percent of their state aid, which would mean $2.6 million for Rockville Centre. “This could be a problem whether the budget passes or fails,” Bartels said. “You can’t just take out those capital projects if the state aid goes down.” He said the district has prepared for this and made an across the board cut of 20 percent on supplies for all buildings. Bartels said several textbook upgrades might not happen until the middle of the year, no new equipment will be purchased and staff will not attend any conferences or workshops for the first half of the year. This cut adds up to about $860,000. Adding to that, Bartels said, the district has saved around $1.85 million since the shutdown, including costs on transportation, coaching salaries, chaperones, materials and utilities. Combined, Bartels said, these add up to $2.7 million. “So we’re covered if the state aid is reduced,” Bartels said, noting that the reserves have steadily gone up. “I think we’re in good shape, we put a lot of time into preparing this. It’s hopefully a good time for the district to shore up on reserves and continue to work on plans going forward.” “The budget was constructed to make sure our children have a stable education,” Hackett said. “While we may not know what September is going to look like, we do know that the resources are needed for the children at this time.”
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SSHS senior athletes to play at college level Chris Bochilo: Marymount UniversityDivision III-Lacrosse Ezavier Brewster: SUNY CortlandDivision III-Football & Lacrosse Ryan Davidoff: Fordham UniversityDivision I- Men’s Swim Dylan DePellegrin: Old Dominion University-Division I-Hockey Jaden Garelle: SUNY Cortland-Division III-Women’s Volleyball James Garrett: Catholic UniversityDivision III-Football Ryann Hoffman: University of Scranton-Division III-Women’s Volleyball Dan Kelleher: Hofstra-Division I-Baseball Aidan Kelly: Lafayette College-Division I-Men’s Lacrosse Sean Kelly: Ithaca College-Division IIIBaseball Nick LiCalzi: US Naval Academy-Division I-Men’s Lacrosse
Mike Lupo: Bentley University-Division II-Golf (walk-on)
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Two dozen seniors from South Side High School have been accepted into their perspective colleges and universities, and are looking forward to play at the college level. The student-athletes include:
Nicolina Mauro: University of Scranton-Division III-Women’s Lacrosse Jack McDonald: University of Maryland-Division I-Men’s Lacrosse Katie McMahon: Stanford UniversityDivision I-Women’s Lacrosse TJ McNicholas: University of AlbanyDivision I-Men’s Lacrosse Charles Ohanian: Muhlenberg-Division III-Cross Country & Track Anthony Pericolosi: Hofstra-Division I-Baseball Richard Petrone: SUNY Albany-Division I-Men’s Football William Pickett: SUNY Cortland-Division III-Football Erin Reich: University of ScrantonDivision III-Women’s Lacrosse Ryan Riccio: Muhlenberg College Division III-Baseball Joanna Spaulding: Kean UniversityDivision III-Women’s Soccer Carly Woelfel: West Point-Division I-Cross Country & Women’s Track & Field
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A TOTAL OF 24 senior athletes from South Side High School have been accepted to play at the college level.
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THE BERNSTEIN FAMILY made a special sign for Rabbi Marc Gruber.
Congregants say goodbye to rabbis By JILL NOSSA jnossa@liherald.com
On Saturday, a drive-by farewell took place at Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth in Rockville Centre so congregants could send their wishes in person –though at a distance—to Rabbi Marc Gruber and Rabbi Elliot Skiddell, both of whom are retiring this month. More than 60 families drove past the synagogue, holding signs, waving and honking as the rabbis sat in the shade, spaced apart. The rabbis have a long history with the temple and were instrumental in the consolidation of the two congregations. Gruber was hired in 2002 and is the second-longest serving rabbi of Central Synagogue. Skiddell joined Beth Emeth in 2006. For the past four years, the two men have worked together to serve the united temple. The rabbis’ contracts are expiring on June 30. At that time, Gruber and Skiddell will assume emeritus status, which means they will still be considered valued members of the community. Gruber plans to move to Washington DC, while Skiddell will remain in the area. On July 1, Rabbi Michael C. Cohen, a chaplain in the U.S. Army, will join the congregation. Gelman and co-president Elinor Appel said in a statement that they want to thank the rabbis for their outstanding service and commitment to the CSBE congregants and the community at large. “The Rabbis have taught us the importance Tikkun Olam, helping repair the world, through their actions and involvement in social causes,” the statement said. “We wish each of them much success in their future endeavors. They will be missed by the CSBE and RVC communities.”
YOUNG CONGREGANTS JACK and Tessa Alberi, above left, created signs to say goodbye to the rabbis. RABBI ELLIOT SKIDDELL and his wife Julie, above, posed for a picture before the cars drove by. TRAIN BUFFS RICHARD Carris and Lana Glass, left, decorated their car with a special “Miss You” train that was heading east to Mt. Sinai.
Village, chamber aim to help businesses reopen to use back patios, if they have them, and forbidding street parking to provide more space for restaurant patrons. All those that are interested in having outdoor seating must fill out an application and discuss the plan with the Building Department. “We’re going to be very lenient with letting people sit outside, dine outside,” Murray said, noting that the normal permit fee for outdoor dining will be waived. “Restaurants cannot survive with only 50 percent capacity.” Building Superintendent Pat O’Brien said that information is available on the Building Department page of the village website, and the department is available to answer questions. “We’re working with different businesses, and talking to the BRIAN CROUTIER village attorney to see what we President, can and can’t do,” O’Brien said. He added that the departChamber of ment would go over plans with Commerce business owners on a case-bycase basis, whether it is a retail establishment or a restaurant. They are encouraged to contact the Building Department, or the chamber, at rvcchamber@gmail.com, with questions. “We don’t know everything,” Croutier said, “but we’ll try to get you answers as this evolves.” There were other questions about the guidelines for reopening businesses such as fitness centers and spas — particularly those that can operate by appointment only or that have enough space for social distancing. Denni-
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DOZENS OF LOCAL business owners attended an informational meeting hosted by the Chamber of Commerce last week to discuss the best way to reopen the village. son Silvio, owner of Sportset Health and Fitness Club, said he had made changes to the facility over the past few months to comply with new standards. “We’ve tried to focus on all the contact points, sanitization and social distancing,” Silvio said. “I really apply that in every aspect of the building.” He has focused on operating with as little physical contact between people and surfaces as possible, he explained. The front door will open automatically, touch-free hand sanitizer will be available at the entry and an iPad screen will take customers’ temperatures. Additionally, Silvio said, the Sportset app has been updated to accommodate contactless check-in, there is glass around the counters, lights are on timers, the phone system has been upgraded so employees don’t have to share handsets, and ultraviolet
lights have been installed in the HVAC units to help kill germs as the air circulates. At this point, fitness centers are slated to open in Phase Four of the state plan, which is expected to begin on July 8. “No other health club has done all of the things that we’ve done,” Silvio said, “so I’m petitioning to open in Phase Two or Three. I feel like the club is safer and cleaner than any grocery store or retail store that’s opening up.” Croutier said that if businesses are taking proper steps to reopen, they should contact the chamber for help to do so. “We’re here because we want you all open,” he said. “We want everyone to be back in business to survive and thrive.”
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Showing off graduate pride in Rockville Centre Lawn signs have gone up around Rockville Centre honoring graduates in the class of 2020. From elementary and middle school students moving up, to high school and college graduates, this year families are eager to show off their pride, as many in-person celebrations and ceremonies have been postponed or moved to a virtual format. Around the Covert Elementary School area of Rockville Centre, signs can be found staked in front of houses on almost every block. They honor South Side High School graduates, children moving from Covert to South Side Middle School and college graduates.
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A MOLLOY COLLEGE graduate named Maria and a South Side High School graduate named Joanna, above, show their pride on Maple Avenue. SIGNS HONOR THOSE moving up from South Side Middle School and graduating from South Side High School this spring. AN ATKINSON ROAD resident named Colin graduates from the University of South Carolina.
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NCC pulls programs for students with autism County Legislature won’t approve college’s 2020-2021 budget By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com
Nassau Community College’s decision to remove a pair of popular programs designed to help students with autism spectrum disorder in and out of the classroom has parents and educators concerned. They want the programs restored. Citing finances as the main reason, NCC interim Vice President Valerie Collins sent a letter to the coordinators of both programs, known as ASPIRES and Achilles, to inform them that the programs would not be offered in the 2020-21 academic year. “Please do not make or continue to make any plans to recruit new students going forward,” read the letter from Collins, dated April 20. “The Achilles and Aspires programs will continue through the conclusion of this semester,” it continued. “The decision to end the programs this semester was, of course, influenced by financial concerns.” Roughly 35 students took part in the programs in the 2019-20 academic year. Multiple calls and emails to NCC requesting the amount of savings the cost-cutting move would bring for 2020-21 were not returned. Frances Viscovich, an NCC environmental science professor who coordinates the ASPIRES program, offered to volunteer her time and identified other individuals at the school who could assist at no cost. However, according to a statement released by NCC, volunteer hours could not be accepted. “I thought this would be my chance to give back to the community under Covid-19,” Viscovich said. “I felt like this would be my frontline volunteer work. These are such important programs. These students get essential individual and group counseling.” The ASPIRES program provides comprehensive support to students with ASD in weekly counseling sessions as well as programming designed to address executive functioning and social skill deficits. “The program started with one student six years ago,” Viscovich noted. “Now we have a waiting list. We should be promoting it, not ending it.” Wantagh resident Vanessa Kelly said her son Jimmy, a 2018 graduate of MacArthur High School, has seen con-
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The removal of two vital programs for students with autism has brought Nassau Community College’s decision into question. siderable improvement both academically and socially as a result of the ASPIRES program. His grade average has jumped from a B-minus in high school to an A-minus at NCC. “It’s a crucial program, and the social support has given Jimmy so much confidence,” she said. “He’s more independent as a student and a person.” The Achilles program has been around for nearly two decades and is for twice exceptional students — those who are gifted but learning challenged. Valerie Lagakis, an English and reading professor at NCC, has overseen the program since 2010.
“Students are specifically attending our school because of the Achilles program,” Lagakis said. “I’m upset for the new students who won’t be able to get into the program.” Baldwin resident Denise Baird is concerned her daughter Rebecca, a 2017 Oceanside High School graduate who just completed her first year at NCC, will not continue to excel at her current pace without ASPIRES. “The program is a Godsend,” Baird said. “Rebecca has benefitted a great deal.” State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach, is encouraging the college to reconsider its decision. “The ASPIRES and Achilles programs at NCC support our county’s differently abled students who have just as much desire to succeed as all other young people,” Kaminsky said. “The programs help them develop the tools necessary to thrive at the next level, and there is simply no substitute for what they provide.” On May 27, the Nassau County Legislature, which votes to approve NCC’s yearly budget, sent a letter to college President Jermaine Williams to inform him it would not approve the 2020-2021 as it stands. Presiding Officer for the County Legislature, Richard J. Nicolello, wrote to Williams: “I urge you to restore the funding to these programs for the upcoming academic school year and beyond. Without such action, I do not see a path forward for the approval of the proposed Nassau Community College budget for this year.” The college released a statement. “Nassau Community College is focused on providing all of our students with the support they need to complete their academics at the college,” Lindsey Angioletti, the director of marketing and communications, wrote. “After careful consideration, students in the ASPIRES and Achilles program have been transitioned from the formal program to now receive individual campus services in our Student Personnel Services area and our Center for Students with Disabilities. “While we appreciate the offer of a member of our staff to voluntarily run the program, contractually we were not permitted to do so,” the statement continued. “It is of the utmost importance to the college that the students in the former ASPIRES and Achilles program have access to the tools they need to succeed in their academic journey.”
Dentists reopen as Nassau preps for Phase Two By SCOTT BRINTON sbrinton@liherald.com
With the potential Phase Two reopening of Long Island’s economy approaching, Governor Cuomo issued an executive order Sunday allowing dental offices to return to work statewide June 1. At the same time, the governor said last Friday that barbershops and hair salons would be included in the Phase Two reopening. Previously, they had not been. The updated reopening timeline represents a continued drop in new coronavirus hospitalizations, intubations and deaths, according to the governor. Over the weekend, the number of overnight deaths fell to 56 — down from a high of 799 on April 9, he said. That is a 93 percent decline. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran called the planned opening of barbershops and hair salons “great news,” and said the governor’s order allowing them to reopen gives “our business owners the
certainty they need to reopen safely.” In addition, Phase Two reopening, now scheduled on Long Island for June 10, will include: ■ Office-based work. ■ Real estate services. ■ In-store sales — currently curbside pickup is allowed. ■ Vehicle sales, leases and rentals. ■ Retail rental, repair and cleaning. ■ Commercial building management.
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A. I know I’ve written this many times, that when I sat in classes in architecture school, design studios, art classes, art history, physics and calculus, I never knew that what lay ahead for me was that others who have no background, no qualifications and only a smidgen of training would be the ones to wrongly steer the projects I would be developing. I thought I’d be able to freely create. Instead, I often find that I have to spend most of my time trying to straighten out messes, fill out paperwork and try to troubleshoot. Why this happens isn’t a mystery. Armed with computers and the internet, everyone who wants to believe they can design and solve building problems feels empowered. In any endeavor, there must be one responsible leader. The word responsible isn’t to be taken lightly, because it doesn’t mean the one most easily able to dump the blame on. That individual must be the most capable of solving every angle of the project, starting with the most restrictive issues, like the law, otherwise known as government regulations, and also the laws of nature, such as structural, mechanical and technical issues. Who would that person be? While the interior designer may be comfortable and confident at advising you about space planning and finish selections, can you trust them to engineer the building loads, snow and wind loads or even the project’s energy and ventilation calculations? And while the contractor is great at hands-on problem solving, putting every detail of the building together, will they be able to follow all the regulations and be called on to sign documents guaranteeing your safety? Government, at every level, has imposed a ton of restrictions on the building process, mostly as a reaction, over centuries, to building disasters. You must decide whether overly confident, under-qualified people will be there not only to be creative, but also to protect you. Good luck!
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ur country is suffering through the worst health crisis since the 1918 Spanish flu pandemic, and the worst economic crisis since the 1929 crash and subsequent Great Depression. Under a federal government emergency program dubbed Warp Speed, scientists are offering hope that promising vaccines will beat back the coronavirus over the next year. In the meantime, the economic damage America has suffered needs a similar major ongoing commitment from Washington. ALFONSE Much has already been done D’AMATO to help keep the economy functioning during the past few months of lockdown. Congress has enacted over $3 trillion in support, including substantial help for both workers and businesses. The Payroll Protection Program provided major grants and loans to small businesses to keep them afloat and able to retain workers. Yet even with this help, 40 million Americans are out of work. The jobless are being helped with a $600-a-week federal supplement in addition to state unemployment benefits, but this program will expire in two months.
The economic situation shows no sign of getting better soon. White House economic advisers project that unemployment could top 20 percent before the economy begins to revive. And the chairman of the Federal Reserve has pointedly noted that even though the Fed has already pumped $2 trillion into the financial system, “It may well be that the Fed has to do more,” Jerome Powell told “60 Minutes.” “It may be that Congress has to do more … [to] help businesses avoid … insolvencies and … do the same for individuals — keep workers in their homes, keep them paying their bills. Keep families solvent.” That’s very important advice from the world’s most powerful banker. Congress and the White House should take it seriously and act on it. The key to achieving another round of federal stimulus relief will be a willingness of all parties to put aside political differences to deliver meaningful help to the country. That means the Democratic leadership of the House of Representatives should drop its insistence on loading up the next relief bill with every item on the liberal wish list. The rescue package should focus on continued funding of research to defeat the coronavirus and support for a strong economic recovery. President Trump and the Republican
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leadership of the Senate have signaled their support for additional federal spending during this extraordinary crisis. Yes, the deficit and the national debt will climb, but failing to resuscitate our economy could have even more dire economic consequences. The economy right now is like a Covid-19 intensive care patient hanging on life support. This is no time to argue about how much more effort should be made to save the patient. Washington should not get sidelined by political arguments. Here’s a prescription for dealing with the crisis:
es, the deficit and the national debt will climb, but that’s not the big worry.
■ Authorize generous spending on speeding up the development of a vaccine and a way to deliver it to every American as soon as it’s ready. ■ Provide another round of direct $1,200 stimulus checks to individuals and their dependents to help families pay mortgages and rents and put food on their tables. Trump has indicated that he’s open to this proposal. It’s worth the extra cost. Cash in the hands of desperate families is key to saving many from destitution. ■ Renew and improve the Payroll Protection Program with additional funding and key reforms to its operation. Small businesses, especially, need more flexibility on
how the grants they receive can be used. Keeping employees on the payroll won’t protect their jobs in the long haul if businesses are forced to close because they can’t meet other operating costs. ■ Along with reforming the PPP, convert the current $600 additional federal unemployment insurance supplement into an employment supplement. Instead of paying employees to stay home from their jobs, let’s pay them a “job bonus” to get back to work. ■ Provide substantial assistance to states and localities to help with the extraordinary costs imposed by the pandemic and to help them cover their operating costs. State and local tax revenues have dropped drastically since the pandemic began in every state. Helping them to keep providing critical services is not only reasonable, it’s necessary. That doesn’t mean writing a blank check to every state. ■ Finally, finally come to agreement on a national infrastructure program, putting jobless people to work rebuilding America. These are extraordinary times, calling for extraordinary measures. Washington must step up to the challenge, now. Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from New York, is the founder of Park Strategies LLC, a public policy and business development firm. Comments about this column? ADAmato@liherald.com.
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here is no Plan B for young love. Through this pandemic, we are all living some version of Plan B, but my heart aches for our teenagers, for whom Plan B doesn’t work so well. They have been locked down and shut out by the Coronavirus, and they have far fewer coping mechanisms than adults. Some parents are struggling with teens who are sleeping all day or refusing to pitch in with chores. Being a teenager in the best of times is hugely inconvenient, and acting out is normal. I think any human who just survives the years between 13 and 19 reasonRANDI ably intact is doing KREISS a splendid job. I actually remember what it was like to be 13. Everyone has his or her own hell. Mine was being tiny. I was so small that my mother couldn’t find “teenage” clothes in my size, so, of course, I hated my mother. I threw my Mary Janes at her one day because she thought I would put them on my feet and actually
be seen in public, when everyone knew that you don’t wear Mary Janes when you’re 13. I was generally miserable from ages 13 to 16, when I discovered boys and the pimples subsided and I fell in love. How might that have played out if we had gone through a global pandemic between 1958 and 1964, when I was “becoming”? I would have been holed up in my house with my mother and father and younger sister. We weren’t the let’s-bring-out-theMonopoly-board kind of family. Our parents didn’t play with us. They loved us and fed us and told us what to do. Sequestering without 600 channels of TV, no Internet and no phones would have been a claustrophobic experience. Today, kids do have many more opportunities to launch Plan B. They just don’t want to. No school? Well, heavens, in the virtual world, kids with access to the internet can tour museums, wander the galaxy, practice new recipes and star in musicals. Every day, I send my grandkids links to magic shows and master classes for
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kids and invitations to Facetime and books that tell the stories of teenagers who lived through adversity and came out stronger and bolder and happier. In other words, I send them stuff they ignore. And I understand the lassitude. I’m just doing the grandma thing, trying to engage, but part of me knows the kids are surviving as best they can. They’re suffering from the isolation, and they have no place to vent their anger and their fear because the cultural message is to push through and do your work and don’t complain when others have it worse. One of my grandkids is about to enter his senior year in high school, and I also remember what it was like to be 17, when passion ruled. Do you remember your first kiss? Take a moment. Remember. You were probably a teenager and I hope it was thrilling, and sweet. Now, teens are being told to social distance, a suggestion that is antithetical to their very existence. No kissing or fooling around for months, or a year? Being told that if you hang out with a friend or find love, you
eing told to social distance is antithetical to teenagers’ very existence.
might be endangering your family or killing your grandma? I have four grandkids in various stages of moving up in school. One is leaving elementary school for middle school. One is going from seventh to eighth grade, one is leaving middle school for high school and one is the rising senior. They have been “attending” school at home and passing the time as best they can, while parents weave in and out of their days and multiple screens shine an everlasting light on them. They are isolated from the only other human beings who know how they feel — other teenagers. I see them on Facetime and, really, they look slightly unfamiliar, a bit stunned, after days of little interaction with other people. I wish they would keep a diary or a photo journal. The gift they already possess is a great story to tell, but I understand the inertia of this moment. So, for now, kids, it’s enough just to get through, and you will Then, because you’re young and strong and smart, you will move on and make up for lost time. In the meantime, take notes. You are caught up in the drama of a lifetime. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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was a way to vent it. It is a rage pent up not only because of a single killing, but also because of a long-time pattern of police killings. Taken together, they constitute what is called structural, or systemic, racism, the racism that is built into our very institutions — our police departments, our hospitals, our schools, our governments. Last year, the Herald undertook a nearly yearlong investigative series, “The Racism Around Us,” reporting on the structural racism in institutions here in Nassau County. The results were, in many ways, not surprising, but at the same time entirely shocking. The bottom line is that racism is to be found at all levels of our so ciety, including in the media. Until we solve the issue of structural racism, we will never find the peace that our nation seeks — the peace that the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. prayed for.
LETTERS Ferazani for RVC Board of Education To the Editor: Accountability, communication, transparency. During these unprecedented times, it is imperative that we elect the candidate who embodies these qualities and will accept nothing but the best for our children and our schools. Christine Ferazani is that candidate. We encourage our community to join us in electing Christine to the Rockville Centre Board of Education. An active member of the Rockville Centre community and a tireless advocate for students, she has the real-life experience and toughness to help navigate our district through these difficult times. Christine is a devoted wife and mother to three daughters who attend Rockville Centre schools. She has dedicated countless hours to the district, having served as president of
up in the vestibule of the administration building for those who want to return them in person. We also encourage voters to approve the Rockville Centre Public Library’s $3.7 million 2020-21 budget, which includes a tax levy increase of just .99 percent. The facility continues to make clear its dedication to meeting the needs of people looking for new programs and services, as well as patrons who return for traditional programs they have grown accustomed to and enjoy. And, though no one is challenging incumbent board of directors Trustee Rebecca Nothel, we encourage residents to show her their support with their votes, and send the message that the facility’s future is in good hands.
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omehow, in April, I missed observing National Siblings Day, and then the time rolled by and along came Memorial Day. So I’m taking this opportunity to talk about my brother, David Kremer, and salute the many other brothers and sisters who really shouldn’t need a special day. This first week of June will mark a year since Dave (he liked that better) died at age 89. I’m sure that every one of our readers who enjoy a special relationship with a sibling understands how significant a role they play in JERRY our lives. Those KREMER of you who are lucky enough to have a living sibling know how important they can be, provided you haven’t let some petty grievance get in the way. As a rule, most of us reach out to a sibling at almost any time of the day or week for a kind word or just reassurance that all is well. Two of my friends recently lost sib-
lings, and they described to me at length missed opportunities or a lifetime of strong bonds that are irreplaceable. All of their comments reminded me of my loss, and the fact that Dave is no longer a part of my life. A day doesn’t go by without a moment when I think about reaching out to him, just to exchange a few simple words. It took quite a few years for my brother to express his love, but getting older does that to people. Dave had a lot of unique qualities. He was the family historian, and had an encyclopedic memory of just about everything. He knew not only the day, but also the hour that I was born, and where he was as he anxiously waiting to greet his baby brother. He would regale me with facts about distant relatives and their family history. His knowledge of family trivia was bottomless. He had photos of relatives who I didn’t know existed. When I ran for public office, Dave was always there, pushing me to take care of all the minute details of success-
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LETTERS the Hewitt PTA, the Middle School PTA and the RVC Council of PTAs. She knows firsthand the incredible things this district has to offer our students, but also knows that improvement is needed. She is unwilling to accept the status quo, and her election to the board would mean real change and accountability. Christine isn’t afraid to ask tough questions, and has shown time and again her willingness to invest the time and ef fort to get to the truth and address the concerns of the community constructively. As a former assistant district attor ney in the Bronx, she showed that toughness when handling difficult criminal cases in the Major Crimes division. She has continued that advocacy as a town prosecutor. Christine understands the financial constraints many of us, and our district, are facing, and will ensure that school funds are properly allocated. While she is eager to work with our new superintendent, June Chang, and the other board members to make fiscally responsible decisions, the days of “rubber stamp” approvals on district spending are over. A vote for Christine is a vote for improving the high-quality public education that Rockville Centre is known for and we all rightfully expect. She is honest and intelligent; is a clear and effective communicator; and will strive to establish much-needed transparency and accountability on the Board of Education.
ful campaigning. When I would arrive at some campaign event, he was waiting outside the building, staring at his watch and reminding me that I was two minutes late. He would usher me into the building quickly, making sure that I didn’t linger too long with a faithful voter. I consider myself a devout Yankees fan. I check the baseball scores whenever the team is playing, even if it’s early in the season and the games don’t really mean that much. I would spot him at some dinner listening to the game with earphones, while everyone else was chatting away. On days when I called him to announce some Yankee mistake or achievement, he would tell me he’d heard about it hours earlier. I always thought I was up on all things Yankees, but he eclipsed me. Last year, we decided we should observe Dave’s birthday at a place he would really enjoy. So as a family, we bought a bunch of tickets to Yankee Stadium on the week of his 89th birthday.
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The plan was to get his name on the scoreboard and salute him for another milestone in his life. As fate would have it, he didn’t make it to the game. But the whole family went, and shared a special the 192 moment when his name flashed on the Depres screen. The nieces and nephews cheered emerge the loudest for Uncle David. scienti I write this not as a sad remembrance, but rather as a reminder of the importance of siblings in our lives. Having a special brother or sister can be an enormous blessing. It’s an experience that can’t be replicated, so long as you stay close to those special family members and are willing to meet them halfway on life’s issues. Make those short phone calls just to say hello. Keep them close no matter how far away they may live. If you’re lucky to have the right relationship, then every day will be National Siblings Day.
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We urge the community to join us in voting for Christine Ferazani for the Rockville Centre Board of Education. KIERAN & KATIE CONLON KRISTIN & DENNIS KELLEHER MARIANNE LAWLESS MEGHAN & NED ZELLES Rockville Centre
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Vote for Ferazani To the Editor: I write to express my support and encourage our community to vote for Christine Ferazani as a trustee for the Board of Education. Members of our community who attended board meetings know that I was a frequent critic of how the board handled many different controversial issues this year. The common thread in all of these controversies related to a lack of transparency and accountability, whether it was issues related to the Watson principal situation, the hacking of the district’s computer systems or the censoring of public speakers in videos of board meetings posted on the district website. Based on my experience, it is my opinion that the disclosure practices and procedures implemented by the Rockville Centre Board of Education fall short of what should be expected of any public board. As a community, we deserve better. It is for this reason that I write to encourage our community to vote for
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Christine. Her reputation precedes her; as a former New York City prosecutor, she understands the importance of public service, due process and open discourse. Her devotion to our community, including her numerous leadership positions in our PTA, is unparalleled. Most important, she understands basic principles of due process, accountability and transparency. She is not afraid to ask questions, and
to hold accountable those with whom we have entrusted our children’s future. I can think of no better person to help shepherd our school district through these difficult and uncertain times. Iwas lik strongly encourage our community toown he vote for Christine Ferazani for Board of small t Education trustee. age” cl hated m SALVATORE ROMANELLOat her o Rockville Centrewould
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