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Molloy College prepares for fall reopening By BRIANA BONFIGLIO bbonfiglio@liherald.com

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JACK RYAN, A student ambassador and resident assistant at Molloy College, left, and President Jim Lentini spoke about the changes the college is making in the interest of health and safety when students return in the fall.

Molloy College is gearing up to welcome students back to its Rockville Centre campus this fall, sanitizing buildings and implementing new procedures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In September the college will offer a mix of virtual and in-person classes, and resident students will return to dorms with social distancing measures in place. Dr. James Lentini, the college’s new president, said he was optimistic about the com-

ing year despite the challenges it would bring. “I think we’re attacking this in a way that balances the two things that are a priority for me,” he said, “which are making sure you can [provide education] safely, and that it can be high quality.” Earlier this month, the college was beginning preparations for what will be a much different school year. Inside Fitzgerald Hall, one of three residence halls, cleaning company workers thoroughly sanitized every mattress. In the past there have been as many as three students in a room, but CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

RVC School District discusses possible reopening plans By JILL NOSSA jnossa@liherald.com

While the details of the 202021 school year are yet to be determined, the Rockville Centre School District is making plans to be prepared for a range of scenarios. The Board of Education has formed a Re-Entry Committee, and the district said it was aligning its plans with the recent guidance provided by the New York State Education Department. “In our planning, the safety of our students and staff is the top priority,” the district’s new superintendent, June Chang, said. “We want to ensure that

there are clear operational procedures of collecting information, gathering information and talking about specific areas to be able to focus on, and then bring those back to a smaller committee to start making logistical decisions as we move forward into planning for reopening.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said earlier this month that schools could reopen in September if the local infection level were 5 percent or lower as of Aug. 1, and remained low for the following two weeks. If schools do reopen, however, students’ return will be different, with several models being considered, and districts must submit their plans to the state by

July 31. The Re-Entry Committee has been divided into four subcommittees: Safety; Instruction; Social and Emotional Learning and Mental Health; and Co-Curricular and Activities. There are 20 to 30 volunteers on each subcommittee — board trustees, parents, staff and administrators. Chang said the state requires districts to examine different models, and provided interim guidance last week. Each committee is focusing on questions about various scenarios for the upcoming school year, which include a return to school in the fall; a closure in the middle of the school year; remote learning at the

beginning of the year and a return to school later in the year; and remote learning for the entire year. “We’ve been working extremely hard in a short amount of time,” Chang said, “and have already gone through a series of committee meetings.” So far, he said, the Instruction subcommittee has discussed

three potential plans: the return of all students, following health guidelines; a hybrid model, in which students attend school in cohorts, or smaller groups, every other day or two or three times a week; or a remote model that is more structured, with mandated classes and attendance. The Safety subcommittee, CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

A different summer for the MLK Center By BRIANA BONFIGLIO bbonfiglio@liherald.com

Every Wednesday and Friday, staff members at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Center in Rockville Centre have been turning the recreation room into a roller rink. During a typical year, the MLK Center summer program’s 5- to 12-year-olds would go on trips to skating arenas and amusement parks. But “this year is, of course, a little different from previous summers” due to coronavirus, said Patrick Morris, director of the MLK Center. The day camp children are not going on any field trips, and their activities are limited to inside the MLK Center and outdoors at Rev. Morgan Days Park. So, since the kids miss roller skating, the MLK Center staff brought it to them. “We’re just being very creative,” Morris said. “The kids have been coming here over the past few summers and miss the opportunity to go on trips.” In past years the program hosted 80 to 90 children with 25 staff members; however, this year it has been limited to 25 students and 12 staff. While fewer children are easier to handle, the new safety guidelines have been an adjustment, Morris said. All campers must wear masks

while indoors and social distance six feet apart while outdoors. Children participate in various activities, such as arts and crafts, board games, riding scooters, relay races and playing in sprinklers at the park. The program runs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Morris noted that the program has provided much relief to families whose children have been stuck at home for months after school became remote in March. “It was needed because parents were ready for kids to be outside and into a program,” Morris said. “We wanted to provide that support to parents and kids who wanted to get out of the house.” The MLK Center has also been running a pop-up food pantry during the crisis. Each Friday it provides for about 60 families in need, many of whom have lost employment due to coronavirus shutdowns. The food pantry is open each Friday morning. Sharon Sheppard, assistant director of the MLK Center, and members from the Anti-Racism Project and Sisterhood of Central Synagogue-Beth Emeth have been helping to coordinate the effort. Local business owners and community members have been donating food, and the pantry still seeks food donations.

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Health and safety are priorities at Molloy this fall there will only be single and double rooms. Roommates will be considered “family units,” and will not be required to social distance around each other. Otherwise, however, the college will enforce the wearing of face masks and six-foot distancing. All resident students will be required to test negative for Covid-19 before they return to campus, Lentini said. There will also be daily health checks, which will include temperature checks at building entrances. Touchless facial-recognition kiosks will take temperatures and store the information. Inside Kellenberg Hall, an academic building, Jack Ryan, a student ambassador and resident assistant, helped tape floors to indicate where desks will be placed, six feet apart. “If classes have high enrollment, they won’t have [students] in the classroom,” Ryan explained. “And hopefully I’ll have that trust with the students and professors that they’re taking the right precautions, wearing masks, washing their hands and just making the right decisions.” Courses with small classes will take place in-person, with some online instruction. Many classes will be so-called “hybrids,” part virtual and part in-person. Madison Theatre will be used for

some classes to increase space for social distancing, but many large lecture classes will be fully online. All classes will be ready to switch to remote learning if state guidelines change during the semester. “It’s not like what happened in the spring, when everyone across the country had to turn on a dime and teach a face-to-face class remotely,” Lentini said. “This is planned out, so I think it will be a good experience for students.” Some classes are meant to be held in person, such as nursing and music, Lentini noted, and those are where the challenges lie. He said that Molloy administrators have been working closely with professors to set up plans for instruction. While campus life will look different, Lentini said, he hoped to give students meaningful experiences. “Molloy is really ready for this,” he said. “We hope that students will enjoy their experience coming back. College is really about that in-person experience, so we’re hoping to strike the right balance.” Molloy’s enrollment for fall 2020-21 is 2 to 3 percent below last year’s, Lentini said, which he attributed to students “feeling out” the situation as the pandemic goes on. He hopes to get those numbers back to where they were. The college has also frozen tuition for the 2020-21 school year.

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JACK RYAN, A student at Molloy, helped tape lines in a classroom to indicate where desks should be placed, six feet apart.

School district considers different models CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Chang said, was considering classroom structure; implementing social distancing and restroom use guidelines; entrance and exit procedures; and exposure and quarantine protocols, in addition to cleaning and sanitizing measures. The subcommittee will also address the use of face coverings, which the state will require staff and students to wear when social distancing cannot be maintained. The district is also prioritizing students’ mental health, and the Social and Emotional Learning and Mental Health subcommittee is discussing the needs of students with disabilities, identifying at-risk students and reviewing the social and emotional learning curriculum. The fourth subcommittee is focusing on co-curricular events and activities, including athletic competition and schedules; large group and theatrical performances; and how to address spectators and audiences. Reopening was discussed at the July 16 Board of Education meeting, held the same day Chang sent a letter to district parents informing them of the reopening process options. He noted that schools were still under an executive order from Cuomo to remain closed to students until further notice, and the district was following the guidelines of local and state health officials. Chang said he would be as transparent as possible during the reopening process, and would send a letter out every Thursday. “As we get more details, I’ll be sharing as much as I can, to the extent that I can,” he said. “The purpose is to make everyone feel plugged into the information that we want to be able to provide.” The subcommittees planned to meet weekly, and to report to the main committee every other week. The full committee met earlier on July 16, which Chang said was informative. “The great thing about the structure is that we were able to get insights from each group and talk through our

Courtesy Odette Peralta/RVC Schools

IN FEBRUARY, STUDENTS at Watson Elementary School performed in a school musical, “It’s a Boring, Snoring, Exploring Day.” How such performances will look next year, if they can still be held, is one area that will be addressed by the Board Re-Entry Committee. next steps,” he said. “That’s what I’m really proud of: We’re not just talking about things, but we’re looking at ways to put information into motion as well as into action, and that makes me feel good about our situation.” In the coming weeks, he said, the district will hold a forum, hosted by the PTA, so parents can provide input and have their questions answered. Board President Tara Hackett clarified that the forum would be virtual, because gatherings of more than 50 people are not allowed. Hackett said she appreciated the

work the committee members had done so far. “We know it’s been a really big effort on the part of everybody,” she said, “so, thank you.” The state Department of Health has created an extensive list of reopening guidelines for schools, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has also created a readiness and planning tool for schools to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Links to these resources are provided on the district’s website, rvc.org.

CRIME WATCH Larceny ■■ On■July■18■at■9:31■p.m.,■an■employee■of ■ a■Sunrise■Highway■business■reported■that■ money■ was■ stolen■ from■ her■ pocketbook■ while■she■was■at■work.

Leaving the scene ■■ On■ July■ 15■ at■ 4:28■ p.m.,■ a■ motorist■ reported■that■a■vehicle■struck■his■car■and■ left■the■scene■while■it■was■parked■in■a■lot■ on■Merrick■Road.

Fire ■■ On■ July■ 14■ at■ 8:29■ p.m.,■ police■ and■ fire■ units■responded■to■a■car■fire■on■N.■Centre■ Avenue.

Under investigation ■■ On■ July■ 15■ at■ 10:07■ p.m.,■ a■ motorist■ from■Ithaca,■N.Y.,■reported■he■was■robbed■ at■knifepoint■by■an■acquaintance■on■Nassau■ Street■ near■ the■ Avalon■ Bay■ apartments.■He■reported■$38,000■worth■of ■jewelry■was■stolen.■The■motorist■also■reported■ that■ the■ acquaintance■ caused■ damage■ to■ his■ motor■ vehicle■ and■ left■ the■ scene.■ The■

motorist■ was■ treated■ at■ Mercy■ Medical■ Center■ for■ non-life-threatening■ injuries.■ Nassau■County■Police■Department’s■First■ Precinct■Detective■Squad■is■investigating. ■■ On■July■17■at■5:20■p.m.,■a■Sayville■resident■ reported■ that■ an■ unknown■ female■ attempted■ to■ withdraw■ money■ from■ her■ bank■account■at■a■Merrick■Road■bank.

Arrests ■■ On■July■15■at■1:05■p.m.,■Eddie■Murdock,■ 62,■of ■Lincoln■Avenue,■South■Farmingdale,■was■arrested■and■charged■with■second-■ and■ third-degree■ aggravated■ unlicensed■ operation,■ third-degree■ criminal■ possession■of ■stolen■property,■possession■of ■burglar’s■tools■and■traffic■infractions■after■he■ was■observed■driving■a■stolen■truck■on■N.■ Long■Beach■Road. ■■ On■ July■ 16■ at■ 12:24■ p.m.,■ Samuel■ J.■ Champagne,■35,■of ■N.■Long■Beach■Avenue,■ Freeport,■ was■ arrested■ and■ charged■ with■ second-degree■criminal■use■of ■drug■paraphernalia,■ unlawful■ possession■ of ■ marijuana,■ third-degree■ aggravated■ unlicensed■ operation■ and■ a■ traffic■ infraction■ after■he■was■observed■driving■on■Sunrise■ Highway.

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Rockville Centre Library reopens its doors By JILL NOSSA jnossa@liherald.com

After■ four■ months■ of ■ closure■ to■ the■ public,■ the■ Rockville■ Centre■ Public■ Library■ has■ reopened■ its■ doors■ to■ patrons.■ On■ Monday,■ the■ library■ began■ offering■limited■services■in■the■building,■ including■ allowing■ people■ to■ browse■ for■ books. “We’re■ really■ excited■ to■ see■ people,”■ Cathy■Overton,■the■library■director,■said.■ “It’s■really■quite■nice■to■see■faces■again.” With■ sneeze■ guards■ in■ place■ around■ the■service■desks■and■marks■on■the■floor■ indicating■where■it■is■acceptable■to■stand■ to■ maintain■ physical■ distance,■ the■ library■ has■ taken■ the■ proper■ steps■ to■ reopen■to■the■public.■Staff ■members■and■ patrons■are■required■to■wear■masks,■and■ people■ are■ asked■ to■ limit■ their■ time■ indoors■ to■ about■ 30■ minutes.■ While■ inside,■ they■ can■ browse■ for■ items■ and■ check■ them■ out,■ and■ speak■ to■ librarians■ for■ book■ recommendations■ or■ to■ place■ items■ on■ reserve.■ Rokus,■ Kindles■ and■ some■museum■passes■are■also■available. “We’re■calling■it■‘browse,■grab■and■go’■ as■we■don’t■want■people■to■linger,”■Overton■ said.■ “We’re■ doing■ this■ slowly■ because■we■don’t■want■any■setbacks.” For■the■past■several■months,■since■the■ library■was■forced■to■close■because■of ■the■

coronavirus■ pandemic,■ the■ library■ has■ offered■virtual■programs■including■book■ discussions,■ author■ events,■ yoga■ and■ meditation,■ cooking■demonstrations■ and■ a■ craft■ program.■ Overton■ said■ the■ response■to■these■programs■has■been■positive,■ and■ the■ library■ will■ continue■ to■ offer■them■until■it■is■allowed■to■have■people■inside■for■longer■periods■of ■time.■ Last■month,■the■library■began■offering■ curbside■pick-up■service,■which■Overton■ said■ has■ been■ popular■ and■ will■ still■ be■ offered■ Monday■ through■ Saturday■ from■ 10■a.m.■to■4■p.m. “Some■ people■ prefer■ not■ to■ come■ inside,”■Overton■said,■“so■we’ll■continue■ offering■that■service.” Those■ returning■ items■ to■ the■ library■ should■ put■ them■ in■ one■ of ■ the■ book■ drops;■ the■ items■ will■ be■ quarantined■ for■ 72■hours,■and■no■fines■will■be■accrued. Over■the■coming■weeks,■Overton■said,■ the■library■will■increase■its■services.■For■ now,■ she■ said,■ she■ is■ happy■ they■ can■ bring■people■back■inside. “It’s■not■the■same,”■she■said.■“We■miss■ our■patrons.” The■ library■ is■ open■ for■ browsing■ on■ Monday,■ Wednesday,■ Thursday■ and■ Friday■ from■ 9■ a.m.■ to■ 6■ p.m.;■ Tuesday■ from■ 10■a.m.■to■6■p.m.■and■on■Saturday■from■9■ a.m.■to■5■p.m.

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A summer of splashing at pool begins

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THE LYNBROOK VILLAGE Pool opened on June 19 with special social distancing protocols for guests.

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■ The pool is open to village and non-village of Lynbrook residents, School District No. 20 residents and Rockville Centre residents ■ Attendees need a photo identification with their matching address of registration at the time of check in at the pool. ■ Patrons are prohibited to bring guests ■ Pool users must wear a mask to enter the pool building. ■ There is a limit on how many people can enter the bathroom at one time.

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■ There are two time slots for the pool: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and 3:30 to 8 p.m. Between the two time slots the facility is thoroughly cleaned. For the daily rates, anyone under 2 is admitted free. For village residents from ages 3 to 12, entry costs $4 per day, while it costs District No. 20 residents in that age bracket $6 and $8 for RVC residents. Admittance for Lynbrook residents from ages 13 to 59 costs $8, while it costs District No. 20 residents in that group $12 and RVC residents $15. Lynbrook residents that are 60 and over can enter for $4, while District No. 20 residents of that age will pay $6 and RVC residents will be charged $8. For more information regarding the pool, call the Recreation Department at (516) 599-8000 or visit lynbrookvillage.net. To register for the pool, visit lynbrook. recdesk.com.

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Though the coronavirus remains a concern, Lynbrook and Rockville Centre residents can still use the Lynbrook Village Pool as long as they adhere to social distancing guidelines. Mayor Alan Beach said village officials decided to open the facility on June 19 while following guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “It’s been well received and appreciated by the families,” he said. “The staff is doing an excellent job making sure it’s clean and safe. It’s a great place to be in this heat.” Beach also praised the staff for their hard work and dedication in making sure the pool opened, which was nearly a month after its scheduled opening on Memorial Day. With the pandemic ongoing, officials have administered the following rules for pool guests:

HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS — July 23, 2020

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July 23, 2020 — HERALD COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

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NYS delays high school sports by one month By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

The high school athletic fields across New York state will remain quiet at least until the third week of September. The Officers of the New York State Public High School Athletic Association voted July 16 to delay the official start date of the 2020 fall sports season, cancel the fall Regional and State Championships and prepare to implement a condensed season schedule in January 2021 if high school sports remain prohibited throughout this year due to Covid-19. This decision came at the recommendation of the NYSPHSAA COVID19 Task Force when it convened as a working group for the third time this morning. “As the state considers reopening, it is unrealistic to believe athletic seasons can start on Aug. 24 as originally scheduled,” said Paul Harrica, NYSPHSAA president. “The priority will continue to be on the educational process and a return to learning in the safest way possible.” The NYSPHSAA Officers’ decision includes delaying fall sports practice start date until Monday, Sept. 21, waiving the seven-day practice rule, maintaining current practice requirements, and encouraging geographic scheduling for games. Schools would have the option, if permitted by state officials, to offer off-season conditioning workouts. “We recognize this is challenging for everyone, but the decisions made at the State level are based upon data and statewide infection rates all in an effort to stop the spread of Covid and reopen responsibly,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA’s executive director. “At this time, Department of Health guidance presented on July 13 prohibits interscholastic athletics across the state. The association will continue to follow state guidance and will work collectively with state officials to ensure high school athletics will start up responsibly in the future. “As an association, we must be willing to be flexible and continue to explore all options with students’ safety as our main focus,” Zayas added. If football practice begins Sept. 21, Nassau County will maintain its full 2020 regular-season schedule with a start date of Saturday, Oct. 3, said Section 8 football coordinator Matt McLees. The original start date was Thursday, Sept. 17. “I’m actually happy for the delay,” McLees said. “I thought the news would have been worse. I don’t think we are out of the woods yet though for the fall. But for now, we have hope.” McLees said the Nassau football season would conclude with county

championship games Dec. 5 and 6, pending Section 8 approval. The number of playoff teams in each of Nassau’s four conferences has been cut in half, from eight to four, and there will not be Long Island championships. Other fall sports, such as soccer, volleyball, field hockey, girls tennis, girls swimming and cross country, require only six days of practice compared to football’s 10 prior to competition and could face opponents as early as Sept. 28. “We’re all trying to pull in the same direction,” Section 8 boys’ soccer coordinator Al Freeman said. “In these circumstances, the first thing is to make sure the kids get their education. In terms of the soccer season, we’ll await guidance from BOCES and then create a schedule and alignment.” With regional differences, schools and areas will be impacted differently by the Covid-19 crisis. At the discretion of the NYSPHSAA Officers and authorization from state officials, if the fall sports season is interrupted or impacted by Covid-19 crisis (for example,, state official guidance, school closings or cancelation of high-risk sports), then a condensed seasons plan will be implemented. The condensed season plan would call for three 10-week campaigns, with winter sports (basketball, bowling, gymnastics, ice hockey, indoor track & field, swimming (boys), skiing, and tentatively wrestling and competitive cheer going Jan. 4 to March 13, fall sports (football, cross country, field hockey, soccer, swimming (girls) and volleyball going March 1 to May 8, and spring sports (baseball, softball, lacrosse, golf, tennis, and outdoor track & field taking place April 5 to June 12. Because of the high-risk nature of wrestling and competitive cheer, they may be moved to later dates in the condensed model. “It’s my goal to preserve every sports season for every student athlete,” said Zayas, who noted 198,000 students take part in fall sports alone statewide. “What we are trying to do is develop solutions to benefit studentathletes and to provide them with an opportunity to participate,” he added. “We need to be flexible, and we need to be open to exploring all ideas and all options.” The NYSPHSAA Officers have the ability to adjust seasons with the authority granted within the NYSPHSAA Constitution which states: “Article IV, 2: A committee of officers in consultation with the staff shall have the authority to act on all matters not provided for in this constitution and bylaws, and on such emergency business as may arise between regular meetings of the Executive Committee.”

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ThrOughOuT NEw YOrk state, fall high school sports such as soccer wwill not begin practicing until Sept. 21. NaSSau COuNTY fOOTBaLL is keeping its regular-season schedule intact with a start date of Oct. 3. One round of playoffs was eliminated.

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Molloy College postpones fall athletics

Village of RVC to hold special election Sept. 15 T h e Vi l l a g e o f Rockville Centre will hold a special election for trustee on Sept. 15. Petitions for candidates to be placed on the ballot will be collected at Village Hall from July 27 to July 30. Potential candidates would run in contest with Trustee Nancy Howard to fill the balance of an unexpired, one-year term. All voting will be conducted at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center on North Oceanside Road from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. Christina Daly/Herald 15. E l i g i bl e p e r s o n s VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE Centre trustee candidates who wish wishing to vote must to be placed on the ballot must submit petitions to Village be registered with the Hall from July 27 to 30. Nassau County Board of Elections at least delayed from earlier this year as per an ten days prior to the election. Sept. 14 is executive order from Gov. Andrew the last day for the village clerk to Cuomo. receive applications for absentee ballots to qualified voters. Courtesy Village of Rockville Centre; This special village election was compiled by Briana Bonfiglio

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In light of increased concerns for the safety of student-athletes and coaches, Molloy College made the decision to postpone intercollegiate competition for the fall of 2020. Friday’s ruling was made in unison with its East Coast Conference member institutions. The uncertainty associated with travel, social distancing and the changing landscape with the continued spread of Covid-19, made it clear the ECC would be unable to provide the best student-athlete experience. Affected by the decision are the conference’s fall sports of men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s soccer, and women’s volleyball. Women’s tennis had previously been moved to the spring season in a vote by the league’s athletic directors last month. “We understand that all of our 19 teams’ student-athletes are eager to get back on the field and courts, and we will make sure that we provide them this opportunity through practice opportunities and skill instruction in the Fall within a safer and more controlled environment as permitted by local, state and institutional guidelines,” Molloy College Director of Athletics Susan Cassidy-Lyke said. The ECC Council of Presidents issued the following statement: “In the best tradition of NCAA Division II, the presidents of the East Coast Conference always make the health

and safety of our student-athletes our highest priority, and this is why we unanimously chose to make this unprecedented change in this year’s schedule.” The ECC winter sports — men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s indoor track & field, and women’s bowling — are also affected by the decision as the sports will not start their season of competition until the beginning of 2021. Conference championship dates for the winter sports will remain intact. In addition, training, workout, and practice activities during the fall semester will be left to the discretion of each institution based on facilities, staffing, and in accordance with school, local, and state regulations. Molloy College in the process of planning schedules and competitions for its Fall and Winter teams to begin after January 1, 2021. At this time, Spring team starting times remain as planned for Spring 2021. The Northeast-10 Conference, which Molloy is an associate member of in the sport of field hockey, has also announced the suspension of athletic competition for the Fall 2020 semester. “This is not the outcome we had hoped for but our decision was made in the best interest of our student-athletes, coaches and staff,” Cassidy-Lyke said. “Our student-athletes are resilient and I am confident we will come back stronger and ready to compete.”

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Hempstead Town’s Lacrosse Academy returns The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is welcoming back campers for summer workout sessions with social-distancing guidelines in place. The academy, which will train athletes at both Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square, is providing socially distant lacrosse instruction from July 13 to Aug. 6 for Town of Hempstead residents ages 7-15. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has long been a source of summer fun for so many of our township’s young athletes,” noted Supervisor Donld Clavin. “We are looking forward to once again welcoming back campers to this renowned athletic training camp. In order to remain in compliance with New York state social-distancing guidelines governing organized sporting activities, the academy is limiting person-toperson contact by offering 1-on-1 instruction and small group training sessions consisting of 2-5 campers. Additional public hygiene measures have also been adopted such as the increased cleaning of parks facilities. Members of the Hempstead Town Council joined with Clavin in celebrating the reopening of the academy. “I’m glad that Hempstead Town residents will once again be able to participate in the excellent athletic training offered through the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy, and I wish all the young athletes well as camp gets underway in a socially distant environment,” Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby said. Seamans Neck Park in Seaford and Rath Park in Franklin Square are the host sites. One hour of instruction is $38.50, with a three-session discounted rate available at $99. Group sessions of two to five players are also available at $27.50 per hour, per child. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy has an excellent reputation across the township for developing the next generation of athletes, and I’m ecstatic that young Hempstead towners will have the opportunity to participate in this reimagined athletic program,” commented Councilman Bruce Blakeman. “Lacrosse is an intrinsic part of the sporting culture here on Long Island,” added Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, with Hempstead Town athletes historically excelling at the game and representing this township well. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is another opportunity for these young athletes to hone their skills while limiting person-to-person contact and maintaining social distance.” Appointments must be made in advance by calling

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SuperviSor Don Clavin, right, visited Seamans Neck Park during opening week of TOH’s Lacrosse Academy. the academy office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at (516) 783-3208. Payments must be in the form of a check, made payable to: Town of Hempstead. Send payment only after you have scheduled your child’s session date(s). Mail payment to: TOHLA 1-on-1 Instruction, Parks and Rec., 200 N Franklin St., Hempstead, N.Y. 11550. Councilman Dennis Dunne Sr. said, “I’m proud to live in a community with such a deep tradition of lacrosse, with generations of Long Islanders playing the game and passing down their love of the sport to younger generations. The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a great place for athletes to improve their skills and keep fit as our region emerges from the COVID-19 lockdowns.” “Lacrosse is a great sport, and I encourage all younger residents who qualify for the academy to participate. It’s a great way for youth athletes to improve their skills in a socially distant environment,” said Councilman Thomas Muscarella. “The Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy reopen-

ing is a huge step forward as our township continues to work toward a return to normalcy. The resumption of athletic competitions with social distancing protocols instituted will be a great benefit for our community’s young athletes,” commented Councilman Christopher Carini. For all payment matters, contact Victor Sparaccio at (516) 292-9000, ext. 7245 or via e-mail: vsparaccio@tohmail.org. For all other matters, including safety inquiries, contact the academy office at (516) 783-3208. “As we continue to adapt to the realities of social distancing, welcoming back athletes to the Town of Hempstead Lacrosse Academy is a major step in the right direction towards our return to normalcy here in America’s largest township,” Clavin said. “Athletes, coaches and municipal staff can work together to maintain social distancing and provide camp attendees the opportunity to improve their skills over the summer season.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

Hofstra suspends fall sports until spring Hofstra University’s Department of Athletics is suspending intercollegiate athletics competition for the fall sports due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the university’s mission to care for the health, safety, and welfare of its student-athletes, coaches, and staff. “We understand today’s announcement is difficult for our Hofstra community and particularly our student-athletes, coaches, and staff,” commented Hofstra Vice President and Director of Athletics Rick Cole Jr. “The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a multitude of incredible challenges to our athletics program. Each and every decision made during this time has been made with student-athlete, coach, and staff welfare, safety, and health at the forefront. While our fall sports teams will not be competing, we will continue to plan for the return of our

athletic teams to their respective fields of play. Under the guidelines of CDC, local, state, and Hofstra University, we will pursue a safe return to sports when the situation dictates.” Although Hofstra teams will not compete during the fall season, practice and strength and conditioning opportunities will be allowed if health and safety guidelines as provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nassau County, New York state and Hofstra University are followed. The Hofstra Department of Athletics continues to work on a return to play strategy and one that will provide our athletic

programs with a safe environment in which to practice, prepare, and compete. Hofstra plans to proceed with winter and spring sports competitions as scheduled, as well as the scheduling of fall sports during the spring semester. The university will continue its dialogue with Colonial Athletic Association leadership and its fellow member institutions to ensure that all available information is considered for any future decisions. The Colonial Athletic Association released the following statement regarding soccer, volleyball, field hockey and cross country: “The institutions of the

Colonial Athletic Association recognize that we compete in aconference made up of 10 distinctive institutions that are located in eight states. As one Conference, we share a commitment to the health, safety and well-being of our student-athletes, campuses, and communities. As we each navigate this pandemic, we recognize that each of our 10 members must rely on local and state guidance, as well as medical expertise that may result in different decisions and different timelines for each institution. Therefore, we support each other and the unique circumstances of each of our campuses and communities to make decisions that are best for them. We do so as 10 institutions aligned as one conference.” Compiled by Tony Bellissimo

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The Diocese of Rockville Centre has received somewhere between $3 and 7 million from the federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program, according to data released from the U.S. Treasury Department and Small Business Administration. The Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, was established to help small businesses suffering losses due to the coronavirus pandemic. The data shows $1 to 2 million given to the Catholic Cemeteries of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre, listed under the address for Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, and $2 to 5 million given to the Diocese’s Catholic Charities, listed under the address for Holy Trinity Diocean High School in Hicksville. Sean P. Dolan, the Diocese’s communications director, could not be reached for comment; however, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, has released a statement on the issue, which the Diocese posted on their website. “The loans we applied for enabled our essential ministries to continue to function in a time of national emergency,” he wrote. “Shutdown orders and economic fallout associated with the virus have affected everyone, including the thousands of Catholic ministries — churches, schools, healthcare and social services — that employ about 1 million people in the United States.” Coakley added that the program was “designed to protect the jobs of Americans from all walks of life, regardless of whether they work for for-profit or non-profit employers, faith-based or secular.” The funds come at a time when the Diocese of Rockville Centre faces the potential of bankruptcy amid nearly 100 sex abuse lawsuits filed against it if they are not put on hold, according to court papers. Last month, the Diocese filed a motion in Nassau County Supreme Court for a stay pending an appeal,

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claiming it is straining under the legal defense costs and that it has lost income due to the coronavirus pandemic. In its motion, the Diocese said, “These litigation expenditures—that are only going to increase on a monthly basis, absent a stay—are placing a very significant stress on the diocese’s finances, which are also being decimated by the COVID-19’s pandemic.” When the parishes closed in late March, donations declined by 77 percent, according to the filing, no payments were received between March 23 and April 3, and during April – which included Holy Week, a normally significant source of revenue, donations were down 60 percent, according to the diocese. The diocese, under the leadership of Bishop John Barres, has spent $3.7 million in its defense against 94 lawsuits filed against it under New York’s Child Victims

Act, which provides a legal window to revive decades old abuse claims. The diocese said bankruptcy is “a last resort” that is “not an attempt to turn its back on victims or shield predators from any punishment they deserve.” The funds also come at a time when Catholic schools under the diocese are being forced to shut down due to the pandemic. Three Catholic elementary schools will close at the end of this school year and not reopen for the fall 2020 academic year: Holy Family Regional School in Commack; Our Lady of Wisdom Regional School in Port Jefferson and Saint Peter of Alcantara Elementary School in Port Washington. Jill Nossa contributed to this story.

Talking about BLM with your family By RONNY REYES rreyes@liherald.com

The first time Ama Karikari-Yawson spoke with her children about police brutality and systematic racism was after the death of Eric Garner in 2014. Although her oldest son, Jojo, was only about fouryears-old at the time, Karikari-Yawson, of Freeport, found that he was picking up on the tension anxiety that gripped the community at the time, so she tried her best to explain things to him and be as honest as possible. As the Black Lives Matter movement continues in the U.S., Karikari-Yawson, 40, decided to use her experience as an author and parent to help other families discuss the current state of race relations and the importance of the movement by publishing a children’s book on the matter, “The Talk: A Black Families Conversation about Racism and Police Brutality.” “This is a book for families to read together and engage with it,” Karikari-Yawson said. “It’s a tool for families of all races to learn from.” Karikari-Yawson said the book is very much a product of its time, as it starts out with children at home during the Covid-19 pandemic watching the video of George Floyd’s death online. The book goes on to depict the kids and their parents having a frank talk about systematic racism and the push to end police brutality. But despite the nature of the family’s conversation,

the book ends on a positive message that encourages kids to strive for excellence and help the nation overcome its racist history. “This book is a ‘must read’ and is suitable for students in the elementary and middle school grades,” said Aletta Seales, a member of the New York Black Librarians Caucus. “[It] is a story in poetry form, which can serve as a resource to parents, educators, librarians and community members to discuss police brutality, race and racial injustices with children.” “‘The Talk’ is a book of empowerment that can be useful for advocates, allies or activities who wish to be a part of the solution and not part of the problem,” added Sheliah Bobo, a member of the Black Educators of New York. Karikari-Yawson said that among the major lessons in the book is that parents of any race need not shelter their kids from the fact that racism and prejudice exists. From her own experience at seeing her two sons embrace the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as the scores of kids and young adults leading the calls for change in recent protests, Karikari-Yawson believes that kids are mature enough to handle this topic. She added that to bring about such a change means including everyone into the conversation, and she hopes families of all races would read her book to learn more. Karikari-Yawson said she might go on to write similar books from the perspective of other families, including a white family.

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In mid-August, the Herald Community Newspapers will start a new webinar series featuring special guests to discuss the big-picture issues affecting Nassau County residents. First up will be a webinar looking at how Nassau schools will open while the Covid-19 pandemic still is raging across the country. Look out for details in upcoming editions of the Herald. Sky Ostreicher has been named the webinar series host and moderator. Over the past decade, Ostreicher has worked with public relations and government affairs consulting firms on behalf of businesses, nonprofit organizations and tech startups across Long Island and New York City. Most recently, she launched her Instagram TV series, “Life Before the Virus,” featuring interviews with elected officials and community leaders discussing the effect of the coronavirus on everyday life. Ostreicher grew up on Long Island and received a full academic scholarship to the University of Miami, where she

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Skye OStreicher will host the Herald Community Newspapers’ upcoming webinar series. studied chemistry before graduating a year early to earn a double master’s in public health and public policy from Stony Brook University.

The Press Club of Long Island released the results on Monday of the 2019 Media Awards, and the Heralds won or placed in all 10 categories that the papers entered. Awards are judged by volunteers from an out-of-state press association. Papers from across Long Island, including Newsday, entered the competition. “I’m so pleased and happy and honored by our showing in the Press Club’s annual contest,” Scott Brinton, the Heralds’ executive editor, said. “It really is a testament to the talent of our editors, reporters, photographers and layout artists.” Here’s a rundown the Heralds’ honors: Robert W. Greene Public Service Award, Small Market, Long Beach Herald — Tony Rifilato, for his year and a half of reporting on the City of Long Beach payout scandal Best Community Newspaper, Third Place, Long Beach Herald — Tony Rifilato, Bridget Downes, Darwin Yanes Cub Reporters of the Year — Briana Bonfiglio (Oceanside and Rockville Centre Heralds) and Darwin Yanes (Long Beach Herald) Breaking News, First Place, Oceanside Herald, for “Teen stabbed in fight in Oceanside” and “Love was Khaseen”

— Briana Bonfiglio, Christina Daly, Nadya Nataly, Anthony Rifilato, Darwin Yanes Best Column, First Place, All Heralds — Scott Brinton Best, Column, Third Place, All Heralds — John O’Connell Crime and Justice Reporting, Third Place, Long Beach Herald — Tony Rifilato, Bridget Downes, Darwin Yanes Editorial and Commentary, First Place, All Heralds for “State must do right by mental health patients” — Scott Brinton Environment Reporting, Second Place, Wantagh and Seaford Heralds, for “State unveils ambitious plan for Bethpage toxic plume” — Mallory Wilson In-depth Series, Second Place, All Heralds, for “The Racism Around Us” — Scott Brinton, Jeff Bessen, Briana Bonfiglio, Nakeem Grant, Robert Traverso, Melissa Koenig, Andrew Garcia, Tim Denton, Nadya Nadaly, Darwin Yanes Neighborhood and Community News, Second Place, Franklin Square/Elmont Herald, for “More calls for increased street safety” — Ronny Reyes

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Joseph Scarola, a member of Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303, was presented with the Town of Hempstead Veterans Service Award last month for his dedicated volunteerism on behalf of his fellow veterans. Over the years, Scarola has helped donate money, sup-

plies and gifts to local veterans’ hospitals. He was instrumental in increasing membership, revenue and morale at the Rockville Centre American Legion Post 303, and was named Legionnaire of the Year as the top veteran in Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties.

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Ruth Keller dies at 95 Ruth Keller, 95, of State College, PA died Monday, July 20, 2020, at Juniper Village at Brookline, due to complications following a fall and a fractured hip. Born May 22, 1925, in Frankfurt, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Kurt B. and Margaret Straus Ettinghouse. She and her family escaped from Nazi Germany and entered the U.S. as refugees in 1938. On Dec. 25, 1948 she married Paul Keller, who preceded her in death on July 18, 2012. Ruth and her husband Paul were long-time residents of Rockville Centre, where they raised their three children, before moving to State College in 2012. Ruth was an active volunteer in the local public schools and Ruth in community and social service agencies in Rockville Centre. She was active in social justice, childcare, and women’s issues with the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) where she served in many roles, including President of the local section, Board Member of the Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center, founding member of the South Shore Child Care Coalition, and member of the Rockville Centre Human Rights Commission. Ruth received several awards from the NCJW, including the NCJW Choice Award, the “One Woman Makes a Difference”

Award, and the prestigious Hannah G. Solomon Award for leadership and service. After her child-rearing years, Ruth, who had an insurance broker’s license, worked for several local insurance agencies. Ruth was a member of Congregation Brit Shalom in State College. She is survived by her three loving children, Sue Vidmar and her husband John of Port Matilda; Steven Keller of Washington D.C.; and Richard Keller and his husband Jeffrey Prince of San Francisco, CA.; and two grandchildren, Daniel Vidmar of Los Angeles, CA, and David Vidmar and his wife Daniella BardalezGagliuffi of Brooklyn. Services will be private at Keller the convenience of the family with Rabbi David E. Ostrich officiating. Burial will be at Centre County Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the National Council of Jewish Women at ncjwsouthshore.org or to the Rosa Lee Young Childhood Center at rosaleeyoungchildhoodcenter.org. Funeral arrangements are under the care of Koch Funeral Home. Online condolences and signing of the guest book m ay b e e n t e r e d a t www.kochfuneralhome.com.

Jesse Beau Dubin of RVC Jesse Beau Dubin of Rockville Centre died on June 26, 2020, and passed on to a better place. Born on July 18, 1975, Jesse was generous, kind, caring and would lift your spirits with great his humor. He is survived by his parents, Michael M. and Joan M. Dubin, and his brother, Jason. May God have mercy on his soul and may he rest in peace. Good bye to our beautiful boy.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSAL WILL BE RECEIVED by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead, 350 Front Street, Room 122, Hempstead, N.Y. 11550-4037 until 11:00 AM prevailing time Thursday, July 30, 2020 at which time the following Contract will be publicly opened, read and approved as soon thereafter as practicable: C # 5 5 - 2 0 2 0 *Valuation Services And Feasibility Study Related To The Potential Acquisition Of The Water Systems Of New York American Water Company, Inc. Within The Town Of Hempstead. *TOWN BOARD TO MAKE AWARD ALL OF THE ABOVE ITEMS AS PER SPECIFICATIONS AND CONDITIONS Bid/RFP/RFQ packets may be picked up only between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:15 P.M. Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision.

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sity in Philadelphia, where he worked as the university’s assistant a t h l e t i c d i r e c t o r. M o s t recently, he was a program director at IQPC in New York City, where he lived with his brother and two friends. T h e w a ke w i l l b e o n Thursday, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Macken Mortuary, 52 Clinton Ave., Rockville Centre. The funeral will be on Semple Friday, July 24, at 9:45 a.m. at St. Agnes Cathedral, 2 Quealy Place, Rockville Centre.

Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122426

ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122425

Bid/RFP/RFQ Packets may also be obtained via email request to Paul J. L o R a s o (paullor@tohmail.org) Please include Firm name, address, contact person and contact telephone number. Also include Bid/Offer number that you are requesting. All Bids/Offers must be made on bidding sheets furnished by the Division of Purchasing of the Town of Hempstead and subject to all specifications, terms and conditions stated therein. The Division of Purchasing and or the Town Board reserves the right to reject any and all Bids/Proposals and to accept the Bid/Proposal(s) that is deemed most favorable to the interests of the Town. ATTENTION VETERANS: You have certain rights under Section 162 of The New York State Finance Law in connection with public contracts for the purchase of commodities or provision of services. Specifically, This law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a “Qualified Veteran’s Workshop” provided that the bid shall not exceed the lowest responsible bid by greater than 15%. It is incumbent on you to submit all required documentation to the Town, demonstrating your qualification for treatment under that section. You should consult your attorney to determine your qualification for treatment under this provision. Under local law 62.5 this law may authorize acceptance of a bid submitted by a local veteran-owned business that maintains a place of business in or sells supplies, materials or equipment manufactured in the County of Nassau and submit a bid not to exceed 7.5% more than the otherwise lowest responsible bidder, and also does not exceed the bid of the otherwise lowest responsible bidder who qualifies for the local (non-veteran) preference by more than 2.5%. Certification as to the enterprise is required to be by the NYS Office of General Services or US Department of Veterans Affairs. DATED: July 23, 2020 HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. DONALD X. CLAVIN JR. SUPERVISOR KATE MURRAY TOWN CLERK DOMINICK A. LONGOBARDI DEPUTY TOWN COMPTROLLER 122424

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have never been so happy for a school year to come to a close. It seemed like every second of remote learning played out like a vicious game of tug-of-war: My wife and I grasping one side of the rope, and our four kids hanging on tenaciously to the other. As the school year drew closer to an end, so too did our resolve. Commands to “Sit down, pay attention and ask questions” gave way to concessions like, “Sure, you can skip your Google Classroom.” Thankfully, that nightmare is behind us. Or is it? New Jersey and NICK Connecticut BUGLIONE recently announced that schools would be open full time in the fall, with new safety measures in place. New York, however, has made no such announcement. Our kids need to be back in school in September, and we need to figure out the safest way to make that happen. A lot of parents and teachers feel the same way I do. NY Parents and Teachers Against Distance Learning has over 20,000 members on Facebook, but I don’t think Gov. Andrew Cuomo is one of them. Cuomo said something in his daily news briefing back in early May that

aroused my suspicion: The state would be partnering with the Gates Foundation to “reimagine” education. We might have to jettison the old model of schooling, in which students sit face to face with teachers, for a remote-based one, Cuomo said. This is a notion that should deeply concern administrators, teachers, parents and students everywhere, because it’s based on the false supposition that the remote-based instruction that took place from March to June actually worked. Teachers and administrators across the state deserve credit for transitioning to distance learning virtually overnight, despite limited planning, resources and training. While the instruction and activities were great in the interim, I’m highly skeptical of their long-term sustainability. Children learn best when they’re in close contact with their teachers and peers. This is an immutable truth that can’t be undone by Bill Gates’s brilliance in technology and innovation. From my standpoint — as a teacher, tutor and parent — what transpired during the last three months of this school year did not constitute true learning. Some teachers took a passive approach, choosing to post assignments online, along with video lessons to guide students in their work. But it is hard for even the smartest

students to learn by watching a video, particularly in subjects that often require steps to be taught, retaught and broken down, such as math. In this model, students can’t pause to ask their instructor for clarification. Other teachers opted to offer weekly or even daily live instruction via platforms such as Google Classroom or Zoom. While I must acknowledge that muting students is a power all teachers have longed for, these applications aren’t reliable vehicles for the delivery of instruction. For starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space. And the younger the students, the harder it is to keep them on task. There are myriad distractions at home at any given moment. For the most needy students, their homes will never offer adequate work space. Some may live in an apartment with several other family members. Younger students have been disproportionately affected by the failures of remote learning. The burden of teaching lower elementary school students to read and write shifted from the teachers to the parents during the shutdown. While we struggled to help all our children, working with my firstgrader was an absolute nightmare, even though my wife and I are both educators.

or starters, it’s almost impossible to measure student engagement in a virtual space.

Then there are the social concerns that arise from remote learning. Attending school is an essential component of socialization. Kids learn how to work in groups, share and resolve conflicts peacefully. They participate in sports and extracurricular activities. Although we rarely consider this, they also catch colds, recover and build immunities. None of this happens in a virtual world. Many parents will presumably return to work in the fall. Who will watch their children when they do? And what about the children currently suffering from abuse at home? Teachers are often the first ones to recognize signs of abuse and report them. A school social worker in a high-needs school told me that before schools closed, she reported 25 instances of suspected abuse. During the shutdown, she reported none. Are we to believe children were no longer being abused, or was it just impossible to detect it via phone calls and video conferences? In the face of all these questions, it’s unfathomable that Cuomo would blithely state that a virus has essentially undone our centuries-old practice of face-to-face schooling. We should all be wary when a leader proposes a paradigm-shifting change during a crisis. Our children have to go back to school. They stand to lose too much if they don’t. Nick Buglione, who lives in East Meadow, is a teacher, freelance journalist and former editor of the East Meadow Herald.

A letter of contention, and then civil discourse

met Joan online last week when she sent me a letter reacting to my July 9-15 column, “We’re all in the room where it happened.” We exchanged notes, and I realized we were doing what educated, respectful people do when they disagree: We talked. This is our gently edited backand-forth. Joan: First off, I want to let you know how much I’ve always loved reading your column. Your take on life and the way RANDI you incorporate humor into it KREISS remind me of Erma Bombeck . . . However, not any more. I can’t even get through one column without you mentioning your political hatred of President Trump. I get freedom of speech, but not when it’s so one-sided. If you want to be political, either run for office or represent both sides. . . . Like it or not, Trump is our president. Do you really see Joe Biden running the country? He doesn’t even know his name. Something is definitely going on there.

Please go back to writing the way you always did. God knows this world needs compassion and humor now more than ever, not hatred. Thanks for letting me vent. Randi: Joan, I really appreciate your taking the time to write, and I’m happy to know you enjoy some of my columns. I’d like to point out that I write an opinion column — my opinion. You may disagree, but I have no obligation to give what you refer to as “both” sides. That’s for reporters. I’m a columnist, and I offer my own thoughts on the political scene. I find it a bit sexist that you’re perfectly comfortable with my family pieces that remind you of Erma Bombeck, but don’t want me to be “political.” I can be political, serious as a heart attack and also funny. Depends on what life is throwing my way that week. Please keep reading, and let’s keep talking.

regarding your finding my reaction a bit sexist. Maybe “motherly” would be a better way to describe it. Thinking about it, I guess I need an escape from all the political hatred and BS going on in the world, and your column used to provide me with that. The older I get (I’ll be 66 next month), I’m just tired of all negativity, whether it be political or not. It seems to be everywhere these days. That being said, I do recognize your opinion, and we can, as adults, just agree to disagree.

realized we were doing what respectful people do when they disagree: We talked.

Joan: Hi Randi, thanks for answering my email. I never looked at your column as an “opinion” column, which does make me view it differently now. I was a little puzzled

Randi: Joan, I’d love to know more about you. . . . Do you often write letters to the editor? What is your life like during the pandemic? What brings you joy during these difficult days? Joan: What a nice thing it is to want to know more about someone; thanks for that. I’ve only written a letter to the editor one other time in my life. That was to a columnist who had just lost his dad, and wrote an article that touched my heart to the core. I had lost my dad as well, and the parallels between the two fathers were amazing, so much so that I felt compelled to write him. My life during Covid-19 hasn’t been as awful as most people’s. I’m still able to

work; my office was quarantined, so I’m basically by myself. I have four sons and 14 grandchildren, so there’s always something to do or someplace to be, so, honestly, I kinda welcomed the opportunity to do nothing on my weekends. I did miss my hairstylist, however, and I loved your column about hair color and going braless! I totally related! The joy I get these days I would have to say comes from my grandchildren. Randi: I have an idea: I’d like to use our notes back and forth as a column that shows how people with different political views can find common ground. I could do it including your name or without your name. What do you think? Is there anything you’d like to add to the discussion? Joan: I was pleasantly surprised by your idea. I’d agree to anything if I thought it could make people less angry and negative. Of course, I wouldn’t want to get into a political smack-down of any kind with you. Deal? Randi: My intention is to hold up our exchange as an example of mutual civility. Joan: OK, just use Joan if that’s OK. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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LETTERS She’ll wear a mask for Randi To the Editor: Just a note to tell you how much I enjoyed Randi Kreiss’s column last week, “Unspoken conspiracy to sacrifice elders.” Thanks, Randi, for writing it. I will wear a mask for you! And for my mom, who turned 77 on Monday. We haven’t let her hug her seven grandchildren since March. But she managed to skirt this terrible disease as a result. We will remain steadfast! KELLY LENNON Glen Head

Be careful about labeling To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide” (July 9-15): I find it very easy for many to use racism as the new favorite word of our time. What other words

nently and can no longer afford newspaper subscriptions. Here’s how the Local Journalism Sustainability Act would help everyone caught in this vicious circle: ■ Credit for advertising in local newspapers and local media. Businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees would be eligible for a five-year, non-refundable tax credit to spend on advertising in local newspapers or on local radio or television stations. The credit, up to $5,000 in the first year and $2,500 in each of the next four years, would cover 80 percent of advertising costs in the first year and 50 percent annually thereafter. This provision would helps local businesses as well as local media companies. ■ Credit for local newspaper subscriptions. The act would provide for a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $250 per year to help cover the costs of subscriptions to local newspapers, in print or digital form, that primarily produce content related to news and current events. The credit would cover 80 percent of subscription costs in the first year and 50 percent thereafter, and help consumers while incentivizing support of local news organizations. ■ Payroll credit for journalists. This fiveyear refundable tax credit could be used by local newspapers to compensate its journalists up to $50,000 a year. The credit would cover 50 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in the first year, and 30 percent of compensation up to $50,000 in each of the subsequent four years. This provision would go a long way toward ensuring

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n the U.S. and in Europe, monuments, memorials and historic names are being removed from public places because of their associations with colonial expansion, racial bigotry and discriminatory public policy. In this country, initiatives are under way to redesignate military bases that honor Confederate generals, rename buildings that celebrate those with racist attitudes and actions, and remove statues of elected officials who not only enslaved people but fought to keep them as slaves. Princeton University is removing ROBERT A. President WoodSCOTT row Wilson’s name because of his racist views and policies. There are those who want the statue of President Theodore Roosevelt removed from in front of the American Museum of Natural History because it features two smaller figures on either side of him representing colonial expansion and racial discrimination. Others advocate the removal of Christopher Columbus statues because of the harm he did to others. Monuments and memorials are expres-

sions of a nation’s, a region’s or an institution’s values. They are erected or named to commemorate people who are seen as exemplifying those values. They are a form of mythmaking and political posturing to honor the past. In some cases, such as the naming of military bases for those who fought against the Union in order to preserve the system of slavery, even to the point of death, they were an attempt to heal the wounds of war and defeat. They were also a mistake. History is an essential subject, but it is given too little attention in schools and colleges. History is an examination of memory in all its forms in order to study what came before, whether in politics, norms of behavior, or science and technology. History is necessary to understand art and social policy as well as law and philosophy, because history is the study of context as well as text. What should we do with the monuments that celebrate those who fought to preserve the slave system, an essential element in the development of American capitalism? Are preservation as is or removal of historical statues and memorials our only options? To hide these monuments will not

iding these monuments will not erase the trauma of racism that Black Americans face.

LETTERS could be used? Because of the question posed in the headline, Brinton has already set the reader in a certain direction. We are judging much of our history by the thoughts and rules of the present time. What we need is to learn from the past, take the good and work on the negative. Why not write a different type of column, uplifting and inspiring instead of negative about our history? The statue of Roosevelt outside the American Museum of Natural History was built in a different time with different thoughts, and we of this generation don’t know what those thoughts and ideas were. When we assume, we might have ideas that are incorrect for the time we’re speaking about. History should be a learning tool to move forward, and labeling never helps us move forward. BARBARA KING Locust Valley

Has Brinton decided Roosevelt was a racist? To the Editor: I read with interest Scott Brinton’s July 9-15 column “Was Teddy Roosevelt a racist? You decide.” First, I would ask Brinton to name even a single person,

erase the stress and trauma of racism that Black Americans face every day. To bury them will not deep-six the memories of segregation, slavery and Jim Crow that have resulted in great disparities in health, wealth and opportunities for Black Americans. The statues and monuments should be put in museums or stored and represented in books for teaching the truth about our country, its trials as well as its triumphs. They can be used to teach about evolution in law, morality and ethics — and what equality means. In each case, it can be explained that there was vigorous opposition to slavery; not everyone condoned it, even if popular figures benefited from it. During George Washington’s first year in office as president, the Society of Friends — the Quakers, previously led by abolitionist Benjamin Franklin — petitioned the U.S. government to ban slavery, an initiative they had started in 1696. One hundred six years before Woodrow Wilson segregated the federal workforce, Britain had passed the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. There were slave rebellions and acts of civil disobedience that belied the notion of the “happy slave.” There was also an

politician or otherwise, who is correct and proper in their thinking all the time, and for all ages. Surprisingly, Brinton ignored the changing perspectives of different times in history, just as do those who today attempt to rewrite history by tearing down statues, or by destroying irreplaceable antique artifacts, as has occurred in the Middle East, in an attempt to deny the past. The Roosevelt statue outside the American Museum of Natural History is open to varied interpretation, as Brinton acknowledges when he writes that he had not previously noticed what he now believes is its racist nature. But such assessment is strictly personal and subjective. I, for one, regard Roosevelt on his magnificent steed, leading both the Native American (dare I say “Indian”?) and the Black man at his sides out of backwardness and deprivation into an enlightened and prosperous future. That Roosevelt was a white man seems to nullify any positive interpretation of this image for Brinton. I wonder how Brinton might now interpret the message that the Statue of Liberty conveys. “Liberty Enlightening the World” is obviously a Caucasian female, striding forward with torch in raised hand, lighting the path out of the darkness of deprivation and want for “the wretched refuse” of humanity

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active abolitionist movement and lecture hav yea circuit, with Frederick Douglass, a former slave, a popular speaker and author. rem His 1852 speech, “What to the Slave Is the vicious Fourth of July,” for the Rochester, N.Y., graspin Ladies Anti-Slavery Society, was one of many that helped dispel the notion that kids ha As the Black people lacked intelligence. The fact that many people, including so too d those elected to high office, benefited from the slave system did not mean there was no active and public opposition to it throughout the land. We need a national reconciliation with the truth if we are to fulfill the ideal “to create a more perfect union,” stated at the founding of our nation. The truth might hurt, but should be cited in honor of the ideals of democracy. These truths are neither unpatriotic nor politically correct. They acknowledge that historical accuracy is a virtue, and that our country was founded on ideals that were virtuous in aspiration if not in action. America was founded by people seek- open fu ing freedom who then proceeded to deny measur freedom to others. We must own up to this made n Our past. The study of history helps us think in terms of time, to understand how soci- Septem eties change. We must know our history safest w parents — and teach it well. do. NY tance L Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of on Fac Adelphi University. Andrew Cuo news b

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