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Bowling is back in RVC After five-month pandemic shutdown, Maple Lanes reopens By BRIANA BONFIGLIO bbonfiglio@liherald.com
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LIZ BONNEY AND her 11-year-old son, Matt, returned to the newly reopened Maple Lanes on Monday for an afternoon of bowling.
Monday was a day for celebration at Maple Lanes in Rockville Centre. After a fivemonth shutdown because of the coronavirus pandemic, the bowling alley reopened. Although procedures in the lanes are much different than in March, bowlers said they were happy to be back. Asked if they were excited about returning, members of the Senior Birds league responded with an emphatic “Yes!” “Going through bowling
withdrawal is hard,” said George Fields, one of the members. Teresa McCarthy, a co-owner of Maple Lanes, said the business received calls from regular customers every day, asking when it would reopen. “It’s been a very long haul,” she said. McCarthy owns Maple Family Centers, which includes the bowling alley, with her father, John LaSpina, and brother, Joe LaSpina. She noted that it was challenging being closed for so long without knowing when CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
Village reaches settlement for air pollution violations By JILL NOSSA jnossa@liherald.com
The air in Rockville Centre is on track to becoming cleaner. Last week, the village agreed to pay a $110,000 fine for emitting pollutants from its power plant, settling a lawsuit alleging that the plant violated emissions requirements under the federal Clean Air Act. The settlement was announced Aug. 13 by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Environmental Protection Agency. According to the complaint, filed that day by the two agencies in federal court in the Eastern District of New York, the DOJ
and the EPA found that emissions of particulate matter and nitrogen oxide from the 33-megawatt municipal power plant exceeded federal standards. One megawatt lights roughly a thousand homes. The village has been aware of the pollution for several years, and has taken steps to clean it up. In addition to paying a penalty, the village, which operates eight generators, was required to retire three of the plant’s highemission diesel engines — which it did in 2018 — and reclassify several engines to limit their use to reduce emissions and bring the plant into compliance with federal law. The settlement also
requires the village to increase its capacity to import electricity, install a continuous emissionsmonitoring system on all nonemergency engines and perform engine tuneups periodically. “The settlement enforces specific and appropriate emission limits that are critical to mitigating human exposure to particulate matter,” Seth D. DuCharme, acting U.S. attorney for the Eastern District, said, “which is potentially har mful to our health.” Comment from the village was deferred to an outside attorney, Eli Eilbott of Duncan, Weinberg, Genzer and Pembroke, a Washington, D.C., law firm.
Because the matter was not yet before the court, Eilbott said, the DOJ filed both the formal complaint and the settlement agreement, or consent judgment, simultaneously. A 30-day publiccomment period will follow, he said, after which the DOJ will file a motion to request the court’s review and approval of the consent judgment. The vil-
lage expected it to be approved, Eilbott added. “The village is pleased with the final terms and conditions of the settlement, under which the village does not admit any of the allegations set forth in the complaint,” Eilbott said in a statement, “and the village agrees to implement various measures to CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Bowlers happy to be back on the lanes open on Monday. “We’re thrilled to see everyone havthe restrictions would end. ing fun at the lanes again,” McCarthy “One of the great things about a famsaid. “For our customers, this is their ily business is you get to work together,” McCarthy said, “but in this case, it was form of exercise, relaxation and recredifficult for the extended family when ation.” That was certainly the case for Liz we all rely on this one source of income. Bonney and her 11-year-old son, Matt, All our fixed expenses remained despite who were at the lanes during the first not having customers.” In June, the LaSpinas advocated for two hours after it opened. They take bowling alleys to be included in Phase 3 part in the Adult Family League. “We’ve been doing it for two years, of New York’s reopening protocol, as and we’re glad to be opposed to Phase 4, back on the first arguing that unlike day,” Liz said. “It’s other large fitness just a lot of fun.” and sports centers, The Bonneys it is easier to social were among about distance between 25 par ties who groups and sanitize made reservations in a bowling alley, on reopening day. similar to indoor The bowling alley dining. has rehired five of “It’s just like at a its 30 employees, restaurant,” and hopes to bring M c C a r t hy s a i d . back more as “You come with demand increases. your party and stay B ow l e r s m u s t with your party.” now make online She had sent a reservations in letter to County a dva n c e. W h e n Executive Laura they arrive, Cur ran in June, employees bring a asking to reopen DECALS ON THE floor direct bowlers cart of newly saniearlier. The Maple tized bowling balls Lanes owners also to stay in their lane and maintain and shoes to their sent letters to loyal social distancing. lane. Groups of customers, asking four or fewer bowl them to contact their local elected officials to advocate in every other lane, and all must wear masks. for bowling alleys to reopen. There are signs and banners on disAnd Maple Lanes was prepared: Its nearly 20-page reopening manual details play encouraging safe practices and safety procedures for all aspects of the social distancing, with slogans like facility, from contactless reservations “Strike out Covid-19” and “Stay in your for bowlers to equipment sanitization lane.” The bowing alley is open from noon and storage. Last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo to midnight daily. To make a reservaannounced that bowling alleys could tion, go to maplelanes.com/rvc.
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GEORGE FIELDS, FAR left above, Henry Clay, Ray Lowman and Lenwood Buggie, of the Senior Birds league, were among the first bowlers at Maples Lanes when it reopened on Monday. EMPLOYEE ED FRONTERA prepared a cart of bowling balls and shoes.
Village to pay $110,000 to settle lawsuit CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE improve the performance of its power plant and increase the amount of power it can ‘import’ from the interstate power grid, which in turn is expected to reduce the need to run the power plant to meet customer electricity demand.” Problems with the power plant date back to at least 2012, when the EPA issued a Notice of Violation against the village for exceeding nitrogen oxide emission limits. A 2014 agreement, extended in 2017, facilitated settlement negotiations between the village and the EPA. The village, which primarily uses the power plant to meet high demand for electricity during the summer, instituted controls to reduce emissions of particulate matter in 2018, and retired the three highest-emission diesel engines. Authorities said that the nitrogen oxide emissions violations continue, however, and under the settlement, the village will have to resolve the problem by Dec. 31, 2021. Peter D. Lopez, regional administrator of the EPA, said that both pollutants are linked to a range of respiratory ailments and premature death. “Emission limits on particulate matter and nitrogen oxides exist to help
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reduce conditions that lead to the formation of dangerous soot and smog,” Lopez said. “By fully implementing the actions in the agreement, the village can protect people that live, work and visit this community.” The settlement requires the village to upgrade two of its substations to accommodate an increase from 45 megawatts to 55 megawatts of electricity by May 31,
2022. According to Phil Andreas, superintendent of the Rockville Centre Electric Department, the village purchases electricity from the New York Power Authority and the New York Independent System Operator, and power must travel over transmission lines owned by the Long Island Power Authority and PSEG. According to Andreas, engineering for the substation expansion is under way, and new equipment is being purchased. Construction is planned for the fourth quarter of this year. This option, he said, will cost significantly less that the alternatives of building a microgrid or adding a new power plant engine generator, which had been discussed and was estimated to cost around $20 million. “With the additional transmission capacity and the upgrades of substations 3 and 4, the power plant engine generators will operate less frequently than in the past, as more power can be imported,” Andreas said. “Two of the older engine generators have already been retired in conjunction with the above upgrades. We will retain the remaining engine generators for peaking power during heat waves and emergencies, such as transmission outages and major storms.”
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Foundation adjusts to pandemic life Tommy Brull Foundation holds virtual event, Mr. B’s Playground delayed
MARTIN BRULL, PRESIDENT of the Tommy Brull Foundation, right, presented a $3,000 check to Brian Morris, a longtime Camp Anchor staff member who came up with the idea and was the emcee for the fundraiser, and Francine Spitaleri, a Camp Anchor mother from Anchor Program Fund, Inc., on Aug. 12, after a successful Bingo fundraiser a week earlier.
By BRIANA BONFIGLIO bbonfiglio@liherald.com
Running a non-profit organization amid the coronavirus pandemic requires some patience and creativity, as Martin Brull, Rockville Centre resident and president of the Tommy Brull Foundation, has found in recent months. For the past 12 years, the foundation has helped support people with physical, mental and emotional challenges by funding local programs that cater to their needs. Brull formed it after his brother, Tommy, died in an accident in 1999. Brull said that 2020 held high hopes for the Tommy Brull Foundation when the year began; however, coronavirus has slowed the group’s efforts and caused him to reevaluate the path forward. “It’s been a downer,” Brull said. “But there are more acute situations right now. We have done some things, like continuing the [Tommy Brull Foundation Special Needs Surf Camp] on a smaller scale at Camp Anchor, so we’re able to get kids surfing, which we’re happy about.” Several of the foundation’s events were canceled due to the pandemic, such as the Lady Bug Ball and Shine A Light concerts. These fundraisers help support several organizations and programs, such as Camp Anchor, Centre Stage, Challenger Baseball League and Hoops for All, among many others. The foundation has also raised money for Mr. B’s Playground, a space planned to be built outside the John A. Anderson Recreation Center that will be accessible to children of all abilities. It is to be named after longtime Recreation Superintendent Anthony Brunetta, known as Mr. B, who died in 2016. Earlier this year, plans were being finalized for construction of the playground, but it is now delayed. Brull noted that many of the organizations supported by the foundation are small, so they may need funds now more than ever. At the same time, it is difficult to reach out to small businesses for items to raffle or donations at this time because they are struggling, as well. On Aug. 5, the Tommy Brull Foundation hosted a virtual bingo fundraiser and raised more than $2,700 for the Anchor Program Fund, which funds trips and activities at Camp Anchor, Town of Hempstead’s year-round recreation program for children and adults with special needs. This November would be the Tommy Brull’s Foundation’s annual fundraiser — but Brull says he is still unsure of how he will hold it, whether in-person with social distancing or as a virtual fundraiser. “We don’t really know what the future brings as far as larger gatherings, and that’s how we operate,” he said. “I’ll have to revamp everything and come up with other creative ways to raise money.” Brul said he’s thinking of ways to raise money online,
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as well as ways to help members of the special needs community who reside in group home facilities and have struggled during the pandemic, not being allowed visitors and living under more restricted conditions. “It’s just a tough time right now,” he said. “No one has experienced anything like this, and it’s difficult to know what is the right thing to do. We’re concerned with everyone’s safety, and we’ll be airing on the side of caution.”
MICHAEL PIZZA, A camper at Camp Anchor, participated in The Tommy Brull Foundation’s virtual bingo fundraiser for the Anchor Program Fund on Aug. 5. The event raised more than $2,700 for the program that serves children and adults with special needs.
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CATRINA CASELLA, LEFT and Madison Spanodermis earned the prestigious award.
Girl Scouts of Nassau County recently celebrated local Girl Scouts who earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award during a virtual event. The Gold Award program recognizes the power and dedication shared by an elite group of young women who earn the highest honor a Girl Scout can achieve. Members of the Rockville Centre Service Unit, Catrina Casella and Madison Spanodemos, were among those acknowledged for this accomplishment. Girls in high school begin their Gold Award journey by identifying a civic or social issue they care about. Next, a Girl Scout builds a team to support her project with the mission to create a positive impact in her community by addressing an issue she feels passionate about. Through the process, Gold Award Girl Scouts build invaluable problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills, while educating and inspiring others. “We are incredibly proud to celebrate this distinguished class of young women. The Girl Scout Gold Award is the pinnacle of the Girl Scout Leadership Experience,” said Rande Bynum, chief executive officer, Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Now more than ever, the commitment of our Gold Award Girl Scouts is critical. This year, our youth faced various challenges, but through these difficult times, they showed immeasurable commitment to change by sharing their voices for justice, equality, and inclusion. I applaud these girls for remaining committed to their projects and for being a shining example to their communities.” The Gold Award Girl Scouts each tackled a project that held a deep significance to them. Casella, a rising senior at Kellenberg Memorial High School, took on the challenge of protecting the community’s marine life and waters through her Gold Award project, A Safer Environment for Our Aquatic Life. After noticing fishhooks and other equipment were being left on beaches and in the ocean and bays, she decided to take action. Casella worked with the Town of Hempstead to install disposals boxes at popular fishing spots. The boxes give fishermen a place
to put their used equipment. She was able to reduce the waste landing in waters and harming the animals that live in it. Spanodemos, a rising senior at Our Lady of Mercy Academy, tackled the lack of youth involvement in local government through her Gold Award project, From Passion to Action. To reach as many students as possible, she created a crash course in American government and politics and posted it on the website she created. To get a first-hand account of what it is like to be a politician, Spanodemos worked with local elected officials to tape and share interviews of their experience and knowledge on the website. More than 25 candidates have now established internships on their campaigns, giving students the opportunity to learn about what it means to serve as a local leader. “This year’s class of Gold Award Girl Scouts is strong, brilliant, and remarkable,” said Melanie Pavlidis, a GSNC adult volunteer and Lifetime Member from the Herricks Service Unit, Brand Marketing Manager at GSUSA and this year’s Girl Scout Gold Awards Keynote Speaker. “They have not only faced the pressures of school, extracurriculars, and determining their futures, but also the stress of an international health crisis and deep social unrest in our country. And yet, they devoted 80 hours of their time and energy to make the world a better place. We should all be deeply proud of them and inspired by them.” According to the Girl Scout Research Institute, girls who have earned their Gold Award display more positive life outcomes pertaining to the sense of self, satisfaction, leadership, life success, community service and civic engagement. Recipients of the award who enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces may receive an advanced rank for their achievements and can receive scholarships or other recognition from most colleges or universities. Courtesy the Girl Scouts of Nassau County; compiled by Jill Nossa
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losing the Long Beach Public Library on March 13 was a gut-wrenching decision, even though it was the right call to protect patrons, staff and the larger community. As soon as we closed, we began adding additional eBooks and eAudiobooks and ramping up our social media presence. We were definitely overly optimistic about when we’d be able to reopen. No one anticipated that we’d remain closed for over three months. When it became clear that libraries would not be opening anytime soon, we realized that we needed new ways to serve patrons during such a difficult time. One of the special things about Long Beach is how the library really acts as a vital community and cultural hub, and we wanted to recreate that through virtual programs and other services. This led us to create programs like film discussions, Craft and Chat, Parent Chat, and Local History that allowed library staff and patrons to just get together and interact with everyone. We also did our best to bring popular in-person programs online like Drawing Club, Molly Mouse, exercise classes, and concerts to provide a bit of stress relief and fun. For me, and I think for most library staff, it was both a stressful and incredibly rewarding time. I’m very proud of the team for thinking so creatively and pulling together to do what needed to be done to continue serving the community.
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founded Long Island Laboring Against Covid-19 back in March when I heard Governor Cuomo announce that the state was running low on [personal protective equipment] for front-line workers. I knew that people could die without this safety equipment, so I wanted to help. We’re a student run organization that raises funds for and donates PPE to first responders, essential workers and communities all over Long Island. We’ve raised about $81,000 so far, and that includes $40,000 from my college savings account that I talked my parents into donating for this cause. We decided to donate 10,000 masks to the Freeport School District because it’s been one of the hardest hit communities in Nassau County. This virus has disproportionately affected communities of color. Places like Freeport and Hempstead have so many more cases compared to the neighboring communities, so we need to do what we can to help these places. We also have artwork and creative projects that we put together to show our appreciation for the front-line workers and essential workers here in Freeport who have done so much for the community. Giving front-line workers cards and artwork was one of the first things I did when I decided to get involved because it’s a simple way to convey how much you appreciate what they’re doing.
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ho knew at the beginning of 2020 that our lives would take a dramatic turn from the expected to what is arguably the most traumatic worldwide incident in recent history? Today, we’re all talking about a new normal, as if there’s anything normal about the current situation. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many unforeseen “novel” day-to-day life challenges. As a result, the crisis is also giving us (especially healthcare workers) the chance to unite and show love to all. Personally, I’m not sure how I have been able to remain strong and positive during this time, although I believe my faith in God and the steadfast love and words of encouragement from my family and colleagues at work have lifted me up at the times that I have felt overwhelmed and weak. Now, we’re being touted as heroes. I can safely understand the hero status because it’s coupled with the fact that we are mortally afraid, yet in our fear, we do the unthinkable, save lives at the expense of our own. In my short life, I’ve never been afraid; I’ve had that youthful exuberance and invincibility. But then the Covid-19 pandemic arrived, and I literally tasted fear. It was a sourness in my throat and sadness in my heart as I witnessed patients die, sometimes within minutes of each other, as my colleagues and I worked passionately, side-by-side, to save their lives.
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THE BIG RIBBON cutting served to celebrate reopening of businesses in the village, although at the time, gyms and bowling alleys could not yet reopen. Bowling alleys are now open.
Chamber celebrates business reopenings By BRIANA BONFIGLIO bbonfiglio@liherald.com
The Village of Rockville Centre’s downtown shopping and dining district is officially reopen for business — that’s the message that store owners and village and town officials gave last week at a large ribbon cutting on the Village Green. The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce held the “grand reopening” on Aug. 11, followed by a dinner and Chamber meeting at the Rockville Centre American Legion hall. “Rockville Centre is now open for business again,” Mayor Francis X. Murray said at the event. “That’s why we’re here. We’re going to put out a message to please come out and support all of our businesses.” Businesses had closed mid-March due to the coronavirus pandemic, with some restaurants open only for takeout and delivery services. In the past two months, retail shops have begun to reopen at half capacity. Restaurants opened for outdoor dining in May, and for indoor dining a few weeks later. Still, at the time of the Chamber event, gyms and bowling alleys in the village were not permitted to open, which Murray described as “just terrible.” However, just a few days later, on Aug. 17, the state allowed bowling alleys to open, and Maple Lanes on Maple Avenue reopened after a five-month shutdown. Gyms are still closed. “[Rockville Centre has put out] an amazing example over these months of resilience and ‘can-do’ despite the greatest odds against you as business owners,” said Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray. “You have not only managed to keep your employees, keep your businesses level and going, but then on top of it, what I’ve been amazed at, is that so many businesses that have been charitable. In your darkest days economically, you’re still looking out for your community in so many different ways.” The elected officials also praised Chamber president Brian Croutier for advocating for businesses during the pandemic. “Being a Chamber of Commerce is more than just cutting ribbons,” said Town Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, “and I think Brian has really shown that over the last few months.” He added that the Town of Hempstead has been working with business owners to expedite permits and accommodate their needs to help them gain customers when reopening under new health and safety conditions.
TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD Clerk Kate Murray, left, Rockville Centre Mayor Francis X. Murray, Chamber President Brian Croutier, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito and members of the Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce cut a ribbon on the Village Green to symbolize reopening of village businesses after coronavirus shutdowns. “Anything we can do or any way we can help, we are here,” D’Esposito said, “and I will keep drinking, eating and shopping in Rockville Centre.” The Chamber has plans to post a video of the event online to promote its business district. In addition, Croutier said the Chamber’s new website will launch in the coming weeks and be “much more accessible to business owners and the community so that we can share all the things going on in the shops and around town. “Once that rolls out,” he added, “I think that will help the businesses a lot.”
MAYOR FRANCIS X. Murray, right, and Chamber President Brian Croutier spoke about the village’s strength through the pandemic and their enthusiasm for businesses reopening.
Superintendent shares his vision on RVC jnossa@liherald.com
On July 1, June Chang took over the position as superintendent of the Rockville Centre School District. He succeeds Dr. William H. Johnson, who had the job for more than 30 years, and is leading the schools in a particularly challenging time. We recently spoke with Chang to hear his thoughts on the job, how he is handling this unprecedented situation and his vision for the future.
Herald: What made you interested in taking the position as superintendent of Rockville Centre Schools? Chang: I was drawn to the superintendent
position at Rockville Centre Schools because we share core values. I believe strongly in giving all students an opportunity to find success, focusing on what is best for them, and being a catalyst for that kind of positive progress and change. “Progress” is a key concept for me. Even when things are good, I am looking for ways to be better. RVC Schools and I share a “do better” philosophy.
Herald: Where did you work before, and for how long? Chang: Prior to taking this position at RVC Schools, I was superintendent of Summit Public Schools in New Jersey for five-and-a-half years.
Herald: What are your biggest personal and professional accomplishments? Chang: My greatest personal accomplish-
ment, without a doubt, was convincing my amazing wife to marry me. She is my rock, my foundation, and my best friend. Professionally speaking, I am most proud
of the community I have built. Community with a capital “C.” This includes colleagues, both old and new, people I have mentored and influenced, people who have mentored and influenced me, and the fact that we all still learn from and impact each other.
Herald: What is your educational background?
These are core tenets of what we do as educators, pandemic or not. The experience of being in a pandemic is certainly new and overwhelming, but our core values will always guide our vision.
Herald: What is your five-year plan for the Rockville Centre School District? Chang: My five-year plan for
Chang: I hold an MBA from
Columbia Business School, a Masters in Education from Saint Peter’s University, and an undergraduate degree in English from Rutgers.
Herald: What have you learned during your first month on the job?
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RVC Schools is to amplify all that is good about the district – and there is plenty of good – and to help catalyze positive progress wherever we can that enriches all students. We want every student to have the opportunity to experience a well-rounded educational journey, where the love of learning stays with them long after they graduate.
RVC Schools Chang: From day one, it has superintendent been clear that I am surrounded by caring and comHerald: Is there any particumitted administration, staff, lar area of the district you and board members. Planning during a would like to see improved? pandemic is tough. In a normal year, the decisions we have to make are not easy, Chang: More so than the district, I continand that has been amplified geometrically ually strive for personal improvement during the Covid-19 crisis. Over this first that serves to lead by example. Improvemonth, the people of RVC Schools have ment to me means listening and learning. been extraordinary. Making adjustments. Not being afraid to fail. Because, no matter how good we are Herald: How has your vision about the job at what we do, if we are not collectively changed, finding yourself as school lead- tuned in to change, if we are staying stag-
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Chang: The core vision does not change.
If anything, the pandemic strengthens the vision. It is essential to make good decisions based on accurate information, with our students’ best interests in mind. We must create and support a safe environment where students can nurture selfawareness and focus on their well-being.
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nant and lingering in the past, if we are afraid to try things, then that is not positive progress. My hope is that my desire for perpetual growth keeps us moving forward in our mission for and promise to our students.
Herald: Are there any aspects or programs you want to ensure are continued? Chang: Yes. The district has a rich and powerful culture, which became evident to me right away based on the community’s passion for its schools. People are really engaged, in the best possible ways. I respect this deeply, and there are two aspects of this culture in particular that I want to make sure continue. First, the unwavering dedication to all students, for creating opportunity for all students. And second, the resolute support for teachers that helps enshrine that dedication to students. These two things are complementary, like two sides of a coin – you can’t have one effectively without the other. And I intend to continue and strengthen them both.
Herald: What are you most looking forward to in the upcoming school year? Chang: For this upcoming school year, I cannot wait to meet our staff in person, see our students, and connect with families. Even if we are all waving at each other from six feet away..
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Inside LI webinar to focus on higher ed. In the coming weeks, university campuses across Nassau County will come alive again with the sights and sounds of students in class, learning in person, after the coronavirus pandemic caused an abrupt halt to the spring semester and sent thousands of students packing for home for seven weeks of virtual classes. The question is, how do universities open amid the ongoing pandemic, which is now under control in New York — with a 1 percent infection rate holding steady since early June — but is still raging in parts across the country, particularly in the South, West and increasingly the Midwest? Inside LI, a production of RichnerLive, will have answers this Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. during a live, 45-minute webinar with a number of Long Island’s top higher-education leaders, including: ■ Dr. James Lentini, president of Molloy College. ■ Dr. Christine Riordan, president of Adelphi College. ■ Dr. Gabrielle St. Léger, assistant vice president and dean of students at Hofstra University. ■ Dr. Jermaine Williams, president of Nassau Community College.
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Also joining in the discussion will be Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, to offer a medical perspective on how to open colleges and universities safely. Skye Ostreicher, of Inside LI and Herald Community Newspapers, will moderate. Inside LI and the Herald will offer a series of free webinars in the coming weeks and months to help inform people about the salient issues surrounding the Covid-19 crisis to empower them to make smart decisions for themselves and their families. To reserve your spot for Friday’s webinar, simply go to www.liherald.com/ insideli. You may submit your questions in advance by emailing insideli@liherald. com. To sponsor a webinar or for more information, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive.com or call her at (516) 569-4000, ext. 224. For more information on the status of Molloy’s reopening, go to Molloy.edu. For more on Adelphi’s reopening, go to Adelphi.edu. For more on Hofstra’s reopening, go to Hofstra.edu. For more on Nassau Community College’s reopening, go to ncc.edu.
Expert recommendations for staying healthy now that pandemic restrictions are being lifted If schools re-open this September for in-person classes, time is of the essence for parents to get their children to their physicians for their check-ups and routine visits. This year it will be even more paramount than years past that schoolaged children get a flu vaccine because flu symptoms may be confused with Covid-19 and it is possible to be infected by both at the same time. Schedule appointments now for necessary imaging or scans, blood tests, or other diagnostic monitoring for children with chronic diseases, such as Diabetes Type II or asthma, to prevent the potential for health complications that could be more serious than a Covid-19 diagnosis, requiring a trip to the emergency room or even hospitalization. In the weeks leading up to the first day of school, parents should consider reducing exposures outside of the home to diminish the risk of returning to school sick.
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It is more important than ever to make health care maintenance a priority. During this pandemic, we have seen a shift from in-person to telemedicine visits. However, speaking as an ophthalmologist, although a telemedicine visit can be useful for some issues, when it comes to a comprehensive eye exam, it is still necessary to have an in-office visit. The equipment used to examine the eye in the office is far superior to what a phone call or cell phone camera can show us. I recommend that everyone who has put off their eye exams or routine healthcare maintenance follow up with their health care providers and follow each office’s specific guidelines. If you have recently traveled outside of the New York area, are experiencing fever, cough, or other symptoms, please stay home for 14 days to help protect others. Proper hand washing and the use of a mask have been shown to be effective in limiting the spread of
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elemedicine has been growing in popularity in recent years. Not a new concept — telemedicine (or telehealth, the terms are now used interchangeably) has been used for years in rural communities to connect patients with distant health care providers — its use has surged as result of the Covid-19 pandemic. Many more of us are now embracing remote visits with our health care providers, although it’s important to recognize it’s not applicable to every health care need. “While in-office visits are always going to be necessary, telemedicine is opening doors in the health care field that allows so much more flexibility in patient care and treatment,” said Jonathan Eckstein, D.O., MHSA, Medical Director, St. John's Medical Group, and Telehealth visits are quickly becoming a mainstay of health care since the onset of the Program Director, Family Medicine Covid-19 pandemic. Residency, St. John's Episcopal Hospital,” assistance to walk. Also, if there is a no can be done through telemedicine to in Far Rockaway, Queens. show or cancelled in-person appoint- make sure you’re symptom free. They “Telemedicine is providing faster ment the provider can fill this appoint- can check on symptoms and make sure access to health care providers, improv- ment with a virtual visit with the same medication doses are all right.” ing patient outcomes, compliance and patient or another patient.” The health system is starting to look catching possible problems more quickAmong its benefits, Dr. Eckstein, said, different as facilities shift to more widely. It also provides an easier way of man- “improved communication leads to spread use of the technology in their aging prescription refills/adherence and enhanced patient satisfaction. The ease practice. Of course, clearly it serves as an managing chronic conditions. Patients of being able to communicate with their adjunct to in-person visits. are spared unnecessary trips to the provider has shown an increase in “Patients can receive the same qualiactual office when all they need is a refill patient satisfaction. Telemedicine has ty care from providers that they trust or maintenance/advice for any chronic enabled health care providers and med- and know best from the comfort of their conditions they may have. Telemedicine ical groups to discuss diagnoses, share own homes — an environment they are can also reach new patients who seek clinical experiences and increase their most comfortable in,” said Dr. Eric Ascher, appropriate care and treatment and/or overall support network.” a family medicine attending doctor who triage patients’ symptoms to determine The variety of telehealth tools avail- is assistant director of special projects if they need immediate care.” able enable people to better manage Western Region for Northwell Health, If you like the idea of seeing your their overall care and receive needed including LIJ Valley Stream. doctor over a video conference on your services. “Telemedicine is also very convelaptop or smartphone, you are not alone. “There are two or three aspects that nient; no longer will patients need to According to research by Software work well,” said Dr. Adhi Sharma, chief factor in travel time to an appointment, Advice, 75 percent of survey respon- medical officer Mount Sinai South trying to find coverage at work, time dents are interested in trying telemedi- Nassau hospital in Oceanside. spent in a waiting room and then time cine. “It works well for behavioral health spent traveling back to the home or “Telemedicine reduces no show rates for follow-up appointments, as long as office," he said. “With concerns of a and cancelled appointments as the the patient is stable, they make for good [coronavirus] resurgence, public transpatient remains in the comfort and safe- check-ins that don’t require the patients portation and a very germ conscious ty of their home,” said Dr. Eckstein. “This to travel and can reduce the potential population, many patients are opting to also helps patients who find it difficult for exposure to the virus,” he said. receive care without leaving the home to come in for their in-person visit due “Dermatology works well, the challenge or workplace any more than necessary.” to ambulatory and transportation is if they need to do a biopsy, they can’t Added Shital Rana, DO, with Northwell issues. For example, a mother who over telemedicine. The third area, rou- Health Physician Partners, Cardiology would need to find childcare to come tine follow-up visits, such as primary and Medicine Specialties at Merrick: “It for an in-person visit or an elderly care or post-operative. As long as your is allowing providers the ability to reach patient who uses a cane or requires early post-operatives are in-person, they a broader base of patients and those
limited in accessing healthcare. Frequently, patients that are homebound or have physical or mental limitations forego their visits due to the difficulties they face getting to the appointment.” “It is not appropriate if you have a condition that requires a thorough physical examination. For example, if you are having chest pain, we would want to do tests in the office to make sure your heart is stable. It is a great tool for refilling medication, on a stable chronic condition or a sick visit where you do not want to expose others,” Dr. Rana said. Medical professionals across the board agree that broad-scale telemedicine will reshape modern medical services and will decidedly impact the future of health care, as its applications expand. “The Covid-19 pandemic has prompted a rapid adoption of telemedicine, a trend that could have a significant and lasting impact on the healthcare industry,’ said Dr. Eckstein. “Patients are turning to telemedicine (many for the first time) not only for the convenience factor but to avoid the elevated risk of exposure while venturing outside of their homes. We have seen an overwhelming majority of providers who have swiftly embraced telemedicine during the crises due to the waivers from our government to implement a short-term telemedicine program.” “Telehealth is here to stay. Our practices, our providers and our patients should embrace it for both its conveniences and difficulties. Our staff and patients must remain vigil when it comes to our health and safety during these trying times.” “It is growing and it will be able to do more tomorrow than it can today, and it’s already doing more today than it did yesterday,” said Dr. Sharma. “There is a significant role for it and as technology grows, that role will grow and we’re seeing creative uses for it all over the country. Will it ever replace in-person encounters? The answer is no, not with the current technology.” Finally, this from Dr. Ascher: “Covid has completely changed many aspects of our life and routines, and the use of telemedicine has augmented how we receive care as patients and deliver care as providers.” ■ — The Herald staff contributed reporting.
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Mount Sinai South Nassau has dedicated non-COVID patient care areas, including within our Emergency Department. All units have undergone a deep cleaning to ensure your safety. All patients undergoing procedures are tested for COVID-19 support personnel are equipped with full Personal Protective Equipment to help halt the spread of infectious diseases. Your health shouldn’t be defined by COVID-19.
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THE FIRST GRADERS gathered outside for snack time during the Summer Playground program at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center in Rockville Centre.
Children enjoy summer at the Rec Center A limited number of Rockville Centre children have gotten a semblance of normalcy this summer by attending the village’s annual Summer Playground program at the John A. Anderson Recreation Center. The weekly day camp provides indoor and outdoor activities for kids, including sprinklers to cool off from the summer heat, outdoor snack time and games. The children are divided into different cohorts by grade level, and counselors are required to wear masks.
SECOND-GRADER KEIRA QUIGLEY, left, got help opening her ice pop from Chloe Polito, 12. THE THIRD-GRADERS BUILT a cup tower around Sydney Putterman, above. OWEN RIZZO TOOK a break in the shade.
THIRD-GRADERS BUILT A tower out of cups; it was so high that it finally collapsed.
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What’s happening with the schools? Inaugural Inside LI webinar launched as districts prepare for fall reopening By Jill Nossa jnossa@liherald.com
With the start of the new school year fast approaching next month, the question of how to send children back to school safely is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Parents and educators alike are struggling to determine the best way to provide quality instruction to students while maintaining their physical safety and supporting their social-emotional health. To facilitate the discussion, Inside LI launched its webinar series last Wednesday, bringing a group of esteemed leaders in education together for a conversation on how Long Island schools will open this fall while the Covid-19 pandemic still rages across the country. Inside LI is a production of RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications Inc., parent company of Herald Community Newspapers. The 45-minute webinar included panelists Dr. William H. Johnson, a state monitor for the Hempstead Union Free School District and former superintendent of Rockville Centre School District; Dr. Robert Dillon, district superintendent of Nassau BOCES; Megan Ryan, chief compliance ethics officer EVP of NuHealth and president of the North Merrick Board of Education; and Johane Ligondé, principal of JW Dodd Middle School in Freeport. Moderated by Skye Ostreicher of RichnerLive, the panel discussion provided information on what has been done and what still needs to happen to keep everybody safe. Topics included safety protocols, mental health and the financial burden that districts face in implementing new safety measures. Ostreicher kicked off the discussion by asking Johnson what type of guidance he has received from the state for reopening. Johnson noted “the heart and soul of what parents are worried about” is safety. “We really have to worry about that, and every day there’s additional information we are receiving about children and Covid-19 infections, and we need to stay on top of all of that research that continues to be growing.” Additionally, he said, the “efficacy of the instructional program” needs to be focused on. “We learned how limited we were last spring in trying to put together an exclusive model that focused on distance learning — it didn’t really work up to the expectation that we hoped it would, and there were many, many holes in it.” The third area schools are focusing on is the socialemotional health of children. “What really was lacking last spring was the ability to connect with one another,” Johnson said. As schools begin to reopen, districts are tasked with figuring out how to keep students safely spaced apart in each school building. Reconfiguring classroom spaces, instituting directional hallways and different bell schedules, and separating students into cohorts, while also creating online curriculum for a remote model, is like “building two schools,” according to Ligondé. In addition, schools have to be aware of students’ emotional needs. “The reality is, we’re dealing with Covid-19 as well as social justice,” she said. “Mental health has to be number one.” Ostreicher raised a concern that is on the mind of many parents: What happens if they choose one model initially, such as in person, and then change their minds and want to switch to remote? Johnson said he believes most parents, after experiencing distancing learning last spring, “have come to recognize the value that schools provide.” Still, he stressed parents need to understand that school will be very different this year, and the conversations need to happen between principals and parents as to what to expect. Ligondé said it is also important for parents to have conversations with their children so they can be prepared and know what is expected of them, and Ryan noted that districts, such as North Merrick, recognize
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skye ostreicher moderated the first of Inside LI’s webinar series, “Education and Covid-19: K-12” the variables that are currently coming into play. “It’s a fluid environment we’re living in,” Ryan said. “We’ll work with parents.” While districts are striving to provide a quality education in all three models, Dillon said supporting the social-emotional needs of students and staff is crucial, and emphasized how the current situation could affect both teaching and learning. “When we begin this school year, we’re beginning a journey that we’ve never taken before,” Dillon said.
“One thing I would caution is, if we’re going to use benchmarks from our previous experiences in schools with what’s coming out now, I think that’s rather unfair. We’ve always had high expectations for our students and staff…I am confident because of the resilience of the Long Island community, will make this better every day.” Dillon also noted the lack of funding districts are struggling with: Not only are they looking at potential 20 percent reduction in state aid, but also the state is imposing guidelines without providing solutions to pay for them. In addition, he said, the supply chain for everything from cleaning products to Chromebooks is limited. “We are all competing for the same things,” he said. “We need a better strategy that addresses these issues nationwide.” Another point of discussion surrounded Governor Cuomo’s statement that schools must have children tested and conduct contact tracing. Ostreicher asked if there is a solution yet as to how schools will take on that task, and whether schools can partner with hospitals. “We do not have the capacity or legal authority to do the testing,” Dillon said, noting they will be discussing the matter with Nassau County officials. “That’s a major
unfunded mandate.” Ryan said school staff are not trained to test students for the virus. “It cannot fall on the leadership of the schools to conduct these tests,” she said, noting that they are expensive. “Those costs cannot come to the school… It’s going to have to go through health facilities.” In terms of contact tracing and what to do if a child or staff member gets the virus, the panelists agreed that more guidance needs to come from the Nassau County Department of Health. If a child gets sick, there is still a “good deal of uncertainty” as to what the schools will do, according to Johnson. If a child is in a cohort, he said, it’s easy to determine which children should be excluded from school and quarantined. But when you consider siblings or sports teams connected to the sick child, it gets trickier. “We need guidance not only on the cohort, but all of the other people who might have been exposed,” Johnson said. “We have to have a universal set of protocols in Nassau County health facilities,” Ryan said, “so all parents in all districts feel comfortable and we’re not scrambling. We can’t have different rules for different districts, especially when you consider public health.” The first Inside LI webinar was sponsored by Better Water NY, based in Glen Head. “An investment in our children is an investment in our future,” said Jeannie Riccardo, CEO of Better Water NY. “We’re proud to support the inaugural episode of Inside LI, which discussed how families are coping with Covid and simultaneously questioning the safety of sending kids back to school. We look forward to more meaningful conversations and encouraging families to stay healthy across Long Island.” The new webinar series will convene leaders from the business, government and nonprofit sectors to address current issues and get questions answered. “At the Herald, we take tremendous pride in being your trusted source of truly local news and information, especially in times of uncertainty like these,” RCI President Stuart Richner said. “Right now, there is no issue more important to Long Islanders than what is happening with schools.” The second Inside LI webinar will be on Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., with a discussion of higher education. For more information visit www.liherald.com/insideli.
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The back to school season generally arrives with some amount of stress — and this year more so than ever. With families dealing with concerns about sending their children back to school safely, shopping is not foremost on many parent’s minds these days. And shopping during our “new normal” carries its own share of stressors. Still, back to class requires school supplies at the very least, even if you forgo other forms of shopping that you might have done in previous years. Instead of adding another layer of stress to your already-stressed household, start with a strategy to simplify shopping for the school year ahead. Make note of your inventory. School lists often carry over each school year, so make sure you aren't buying multiples of things you already own. Some supplies are more exciting when refreshed every year, but buying the same old boring ruler year after year is simply a waste of money. Make a list with your children. Put everything you need on that list, and be clear that once the list is done, it's done. Having everyone on the same page with a complete list helps ensure nothing vital is forgotten, and
the list can serve as a handy tool to keep your budget in check. Get uber-organized by making color-coded lists by kid or category to make your shopping more manageable. Be a savvy shopper. Check out your favorite brands and retailers and sign up for their email alerts, so you'll be in the know when the best deals hit. Create a back-up bin at home. You may find that your kids consistently run out of certain items midyear. Devote a special area of your home to keep extras in stock, and take advantage of sales during back-to-school season or buy in bulk to get a better price. Put quality ahead of price. While it's tempting to go for cheap when your list is long, remember that, depending upon the item, sometimes quality buys actually save more in the long run. Make the old new again. Turn barely used items into something new by decorating or adding stickers. Not only is this a fun activity that can help get the kids excited about and engaged in planning for the year ahead, it's easy on the budget and eco-friendly. Keep leftover supplies on hand to revive the enthusiasm with fresh designs at the end of the quarter or semester. n
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The school year will certainly look and feel very different. Fully communicate with your children what they can expect so they can return safely.
Back to the classroom during a pandemic Preparing your children
As the 2020-21 school year on Long Island begins to take shape, families are wrestling with the uncertainties of going back to their school buildings shortly. After children spending much of the second half of last school year at home, e-learning, in-person learning will be a change. School as they knew it will not be the same, but as parents, you must talk with your children about what to expect and not scare them. Your child’s return to the school setting Now is the time to begin conversations about remote options, caregiving in the event of a closure, and protection against the spread of viruses. “Start talking now and begin making decisions on plans for the school year,” says pediatrician Ira Kumar, M.D. By now your children should be familiar and used to wearing a mask. However, keep reinforcing the routine of wearing a mask, especially with younger kids. This includes teaching your children how to correctly wear their mask and how to care for a mask properly. “You should have the kids wear them around the house for increasingly longer periods to get them used to the concept,” says pediatrician Timothy M. Snyder, M.D. “You also should review good handwashing technique — sing the ‘Happy Birthday’ song twice while washing hands.” Remaining current on vaccinations and being prepared in the event of illness isalso vitally important. “Parents should get their children vaccinated, now more than ever,” Dr. Kumar said. “Get the flu shot when it is available. Get medications ready, have a good thermometer and make appointments with your children’s doctors.” What school may look like Physically going back to school during a pandemic will mean required or recommended face coverings and social distancing, but also making sure students have what they need should they return to remote learning. Talking to your children about social distancing is essential. “This is a good time to have your children around family,” Dr. Kumar says. “While around family, teach them how to keep distance, not share food and not drink from common places.” Since masks are required, it is important to know
what the safest masks are for children. “A cloth mask that fits comfortably and covers the mouth and nose is recommended,” Dr. Snyder says. “It should fit comfortably so that the child is not constantly pulling or readjusting the mask.” Dr. Kumar stated that now is a good time to see what is best for children. “Get your children in the habit of wearing masks now so you can see what suits them, what is uncomfortable for them, etc.” Of course, parents’ biggest concern is if things will be safe and clean enough. Even though every district has their own guidelines, there are planning considerations and guidance available. Some of the recommendations for cleaning and sanitization by the American Academy of Pediatrics are: √ Cleaning should be performed per established protocols followed by disinfection when appropriate. √ When using disinfectants, the manufacturers’ instructions must be followed. √ The use of EPA-approved disinfectants against Covid19 coronavirus is recommended. √ When possible, only products labeled as safe for humans and the environment containing active ingredients such as hydrogen peroxide, ethanol, citric acid, should be used because they are less toxic, are not strong respiratory irritants or asthma triggers. √ When EPA-approved disinfectants are not available, alternative disinfectants such as diluted bleach or 70 percent alcohol solutions can be used. √ Children should not be present when disinfectants are in use and should not participate in disinfecting activities. √ Surfaces that are used frequently, such as drinking fountains, door handles, sinks and faucet handles, etc., should be cleaned and disinfected at least daily and as often as possible. √ Bathrooms should receive frequent cleaning and disinfection. √ Shared equipment including computer equipment, keyboards, art supplies, and play or gym equipment should also be disinfected frequently. Considerations for children with asthma Asthma or other lung problems can always cause fear or worry for their children while they are at school, but especially now more than ever. This can be because Continued to - Preparing
Learning doesn’t stop when the dismissal bell rings The move to distance learning in the spring was challenging to both parents and teachers. Among the many issues, many parents — especially those with younger children — became concerned that their kids were losing ground academically while schools were closed. With the new school year approaching, it may be necessary to consider turning to a tutor to give your child an academic boost. Tutoring is an investment in your child, so work with your child in order to get the best possible result. Pitch and persuade. Before searching for a tutor, discuss it with your child to get his buy in. Keep the conversation positive: “You know how reading is kind of hard sometimes? We are going to find someone who can help you.” Most students don’t like to struggle, so if your child is aware that there is a problem, he may be more likely to want help. Even so, expect apprehension and offer encouragement. Consider priorities. There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to tutoring. It depends on your child’s needs, setting, convenience and cost. Some people choose a private tutor. Others go with a tutoring center. Still others opt for an online service. When choosing a setting — either small group or one-on-one instruction —determine which is the best fit for your child. If you choose a group setting, find out the maximum number of students per class. A convenient location is important, too. Studies show that more frequent tutoring sessions yield greater results. When it comes to cost, bear in mind that one-on-one tutoring may be more costly than group sessions, and in-home tutoring more expensive than traveling to a center. Ask around. Fellow parents can be great resources when looking for tutors. Other parents can share their own experiences working with certain tutors, and may be able to point you in the direction of tutors who specialize in certain areas, such as mathematics or the sciences. Contact local community organizations. Local organizations may offer free or low-cost tutoring programs to members or even non-members. They may be staffed by local college students, including undergraduates and post-graduates. When speaking with theseorganizations, ask how they choose their tutors and inquire about the educational backgrounds of those tutors. Consider online tutoring services. Online tutoring services are another option, especially now, when maintaining safety protocols are essential. B sure to read reviews and even request testimonials from past clients before signing up. Check credentials. Find out if the tutor has experience teaching the subject with which your child needs help. Although the instructor may not be credentialed for your child’s grade level, it’s a good idea to find one who holds a college degree and has completed a tutor training program. This will ensure he understands educational theory, instructional strategies and remedial approaches. Graduate students with strong content knowledge may be a good option, too. Equally important is experience and teaching style. Ask if the tutor has taught children of similar age and learning style as your child. Likewise, consider personality and attitude. Is the tutor patient, upbeat and encouraging? Is he congenial with children? Tally the track record. It’s equally important to also check references and track record. Does the tutor you are considering have satisfaction surveys from past parents and students that prove he has helped them raise test scores, improve classroom grades and/or experience better homework completion? Continued to - Extra Help
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these kind of health problems can put children at a higher risk during this time. Talking to your child’s physician is important “A child with chronic illness would be at increased risk for significant illness from the Covid-19 virus,” Dr. Snyder says. “If the child is on controller medication or has had frequent hospitalizations, some consideration should be given to keep them home and doing e-learning. Parents should make this decision along with their child’s physician.”
Discuss potential school closures Help your child understand that we are still learning about the virus. “Parents should be prepared for periods when schools may be closed again if there is a significant increase in cases locally,” Dr. Snyder says. “They should reassure their children that things could change unexpectedly, but everything is being done to maintain their safety.” n
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Collaborate on goals. When formulating tutoring goals, get everyone on board — teacher, tutor, parent and child. Teachers and tutors are aware of what the goals should be, but parents know their child best and should be involved in the goal-setting process. It’s ideal if the tutor and teacher work toward a common goal and communicate regularly to reinforce each other’s techniques. The teacher may also be willing to give feedback on your child’s progress in the classroom. Request progress reports. Many tutors offer periodic progress reports and will check off goals and redefine them, if necessary. Ask for a sample of progress reports to see if they are clear and helpful. Also inquire how often
reports will be given. View policies. Clarify policies before signing on the dotted line. Some tutors charge clients if an appointment is canceled without a 24-hour notice. Others have detailed policies for scheduling makeup sessions. Show support. Remember, parents play an important role in the whole learning process, so look for practical ways to support your child’s academic endeavors. At the end of each tutoring session, find out what he is expected to do before the next one — whether it’s memorizing his multiplication facts or completing all of his classroom assignments — and support those learning efforts at home. n
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school including Benjamin Franklin, John Hancock, Robert Treat Paine, Samuel Adams and William Hopper. In 2012, there were 78 million students enrolled in school spanning from nursery school to college, according to the United States Census. Around 480,000 yellow school buses carry 25 million children to and from school every day. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2013, school supply shopping at clothing A standard pencil has enough graphite to write roughly 45,000 words or draw a line 35 miles long. This fact has yet to be tested. Before the invention of eraser, breadcrumbs were used to erase mistakes. In the United States, 79 million students carry backpacks. Of those, more than 92 percent haul more than 10-22 percent of their body weight (with the ideal range being 10-15 percent) and 30-50 percent report back pain because of their backpacks. Before the invention of the paperclip in 1899, papers were fastened by “putting ribbon through parallel incisions in the upper left hand corner of pages,” and later, using straight pins for the same purpose. You can sharpen the blades on a pencil sharpener by simply wrapping your pencils in aluminum foil before inserting them. Aluminum foil sharpens scissors too. A pencil can write 45,000 words or draw a line 35 miles long and will write in zero gravity, upside down, or under water! It would take approximately 506,880,000 of the 2 7/8″ Post-it notes to circle the world once (based on the earth’s circumference of 24,000 miles). Back to School and Back to College spending serves as the second biggest consumer spending event for retailers behind the winter holidays. Have a drawer full of dried or permanent markers? Revive them with a little bit of rubbing alcohol. Non-permanent markers can get the same results with water.
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Talk to your child about what to expect The more your child knows about the dynamics of the upcoming school year, the better off they’ll be. As the situation evolves, and you learn more details about the year’s schooling, speak to your child about what to expect. If your school’s administration has decided to continue in-person instruction with daily temperature checks, let your child know to expect them. The more knowledge that is presented to your child, the easier it will be for him/her to
handle changes as events unfold. Create a back-from-school protocol to keep your home safe If your child will be going to school fulltime, or even partially, it’s important to establish a sanitizing ritual for them to adhere to when they walk through the front door after each day of school. “When children return from school, they should immediately sanitize their hands,” advises board-certified pediatrician Dr. Candice W. Jones. “Once at home, at the very least, they should remove clothes/shoes and place them in the laundry, or in a designated safe place for disinfecting. A shower would be great, but is not absolutely necessary.” Discuss with your child about this daily disinfecting routine, and run a practice round or two to make it easier to remember when school starts. It could even help to create a checklist for them that is visible when they arrive home. Zooming in on remote schooling Be prepared for a continuation of distance learning, which may be part of your school district’s reopening plan. If the idea of sitting your child down in front of the screen for hours at a time again makes your head spin, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Dr. Linda
Get the school year off to a strong start by being focused and fully prepared for all outcomes. Carling, an associate research scientist at Johns Hopkins University, shares these tips for helping children succeed at remote learning: Encourage movement. Squeeze in some stretching breaks throughout the school day and pencil in larger chunks of time for longer exercises, like a bike ride around the block. If your child finds it particularly difficult to sit still for long periods of time, set up a tablet or laptop on a raised surface and have your child stand through their classes. Reduce distractions. Create a distractionfree zone for your child’s learning to help boost their focus. Noise-canceling headphones can also be helpful to drown out auditory distractions. Adjust your schedule as needed. Many younger children need constant or intermittent guidance to help them with their remote learning. If possible, adjust your own schedule so you can be on hand to help your child as necessary.
Use a checklist for focus. A basic visual checklist of tasks that need to be completed can help children focus. Draw up the checklist with your child at the beginning of each day and have them cross off tasks as they’re completed. Provide immediate positive feedback. Each time your child successfully follows instructions, provide immediate and positive feedback. You can keep it small, from a sticker on their work assignment or words of praise to an extra 15 minutes of play before bedtime. Help your child prepare for face mask wearing while at school School supply lists are looking very different this year, with “face masks” penciled in right next to “erasers” and “glue.” But having your child wear a mask for hours on end while sitting through school can sound next to impossible. Continued to - Heading Back
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Back-to-school season is traditionally marked by a run on discounted pencils, overcrowded malls and lots of nail-biting nerves about new teachers. But this year, it's clearly entirely different. Forget the crowds and a race to find the hottest-selling backpack. This year, it’s all about the trendiest face masks and getting ready for a school year that promises to be unlike any other. And for a child, that can be more than a little frightening. As with every transition, proper mindset and preparation is key to smoothing out the inevitable bumps and hurdles. What the school year will ultimately look like, is uncertain, but in the meantime, its up to parents to set the tone so that your child can approach the school year with minimal stress.
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Make the start of the school day easier School day mornings can be hectic, since — as every parent knows — getting kids ready for school and out the door on time is not always easy. Working parents may find school day mornings especially difficult, as their own work schedules can make mornings feel even more rushed. This time around, change up your morning routines with strategies to free up time in the morning so everyone starts their days off in a more relaxing atmosphere. Wake up earlier. Sleep might seem like a precious commodity, but waking up just 10 to 15 minutes earlier can remove some of the stress from weekday mornings without costing you a lot of sack time. Let kids sleep in until their normal wakeup time, using your extra 10 or 15 minutes to shower or enjoy your morning cup of coffee before the house is abuzz with activity. Tackle certain chores the night before. Delaying certain chores until you wake up makes for a hectic morning, so tackle as many morning chores as possible before you go to bed for the night. Prepare school lunches, lay clothes out for yourself and your children, and make sure kids have their backpacks packed and ready to go before they go to bed. Each of these things may only take a few minutes, but when left for the morning, they can add up to a substantial amount of time.
Encourage youngsters to pick up the pace. Some people are morning people, while others dread setting their alarms for early morning hours. Kids who fall into the latter group may drag their feet in the morning, but parents should offer encouragement when kids are moving slowly in the morning. Allowing your frustration to show may only make kids less fond of mornings, so remind them as nicely as possible that everyone has a schedule to stick to if they seem to be dragging their feet. Keep the television off and limit the use of your family’s devices. If watching the television is ingrained in your morning routine, try going a few days without it to see if this makes it easier to get out the door on time. Kids might grow distracted by morning cartoons, and even adults may get caught up in morning news shows or other forecasts. Eliminating television from your morning routine can save time and also may help your family grow closer, as you will have more distraction-free time to speak to one another. In addition to turning off the television, resist the urge to turn on your devices or scan work emails when getting ready in the morning. n
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Continued from Heading Back To assist your child with face mask wearing while at school, it’s best to model positivity. Help your child build up a positive attitude about mask-wearing by talking about how your mask is keeping you and others safe, as well as how the discomfort is a small price to pay for safety. It’s also a good idea to practice maskwearing at home. This will serve the dual purpose of getting your child accustomed to wearing a mask, and help to ensure your child is wearing it correctly before school starts. If your child is particularly resistant to wearing a mask, you may want to employ some strategies, like having them wear the mask for the length of their favorite song, or
playing dress-up as a doctor or your child’s favorite superhero. For the sensory child, face masks can be a nightmare. Make it easier by finding the style that is most comfortable for your child, whether that’s a classic ear-loop mask, a bandanna style covering, or a neck gaiter. Extenders or button headbands can also be a welcome relief for irritated ears. Finally, make masks fun again by choosing a child-friendly pattern. You can have your child design their own mask (on Etsy), choose an extra breathable and lightweight mask from various retailers or even pick out a mask featuring your child’s favorite movie character.n
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Discover Long Island, which promotes tourism on the Island, has teamed up with the Nassau and Suffolk County Industrial Development Agencies to launch a new free mobile Downtown Deals Travel Pass to boost recovery across the region, providing economic stimulus through marketing programs for small businesses, restaurants and attractions. The passport is a free program that all locals and visitors can sign up for, launching first in Farmingdale, Great Neck, Greenport, Huntington, Patchogue and Rockville Centre. With more than 100 local businesses expected to join the passport program, it will showcase the best of these Long Island downtowns through a mobile platform. “The $6.1 billion hospitality industry has been the hardest-hit industry in our region as a result of Covid-19, and the small businesses in our downtowns need immediate assistance to drive economic recovery,” said Kristen Jarnagin, president and chief executive officer of Discover Long Island. “We are grateful to Nassau and Suffolk County IDAs for their partnership in supporting this new mobile Downtown Deals Travel Pass, and we encourage our residents and visitors to utilize this digitized platform to explore the endless hidden gems in the vibrant downtowns
that are the fabric of our community.” Participants are able sign up for a Downtown Deals Travel Pass at www.discoverlongisland.com/deals. A link is then sent to their mobile phones, which opens the passport and directs the user to add the button icon to their home screen, where they can access it any time. Once users are ready to redeem their passes, they simply hand their phone to the ticketing or checkout counter to access their deal. “Embracing and growing Nassau’s vibrant, walkable downtown communities near transit and housing has been a priority of my administration since day one,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. “Following our COVID-19 front-line response, my priority focused on boosting the recovery of our small businesses and revival of these once bustling, beloved Main Street communities — the heartbeat of our local economy. I want to encourage businesses and residents to sign up for the new free Downtown Deals Travel Pass and explore downt ow n d i s t r i c t s t h ro u g h o u t L o n g Island. Not only will you find fantastic ways to enjoy a staycation but you will be supporting the businesses that employ so many of our neighbors, family and friends.”
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Covid-19 grounding many student pilots Enrollment drops at some flight schools as instruction switches to online format By VisVajit sriramrajan “When Covid-19 hit, survival intuition became important for everyone because individual lives and livelihoods were immediately at stake,” said Bianca Baldwin, head of admissions and enrollment at the Academy of Aviation, a Farmingdale flight school. “We had to react, but there was no script.” Baldwin noted that the school was closed to the public and secured approval from the Federal Aviation Administration to shift to a digital model of instruction. Flight dispatch procedures were altered to maintain operations while all flight school staff switched to working remotely. Fever and symptom screening for instructors and students was done before precheck of every aircraft, and before-andafter flight sanitation procedures were carried out on the ramp, as outlined by the federal Centers for Disease Control. “As a result of Covid-19, we have had to reimagine the flight training world,” said Evan Damadeo, chief flight Instructor at Mid Island Flight School in Ronkonkoma. Damadeo noted that flight training has long been an in-person business, with mostly face-to-face interactions. “At this time, we currently employ many remote technologies in order to minimize our face-to-face interactions to only inside the airplane during a flight lesson,” he said. “This helps to ensure that we maximize
safety to our family of employees and our family of customers.” Although aviation theory can be learned through books, student pilots need to take an FAA practical exam known as a checkride in order to obtain a license. In the United States, a private pilot applicant is required to have documented at least 40 hours of flight time, with at least 20 hours from an instructor and 10 hours of solo flights. Applicants must also log three hours of cross-country training, 10 takeoffs and landings at three different airports, three hours of basic instrument training, three hours of night flying and experience flying over 150 nautical miles. These requirements, which are even more demanding for those applying for commercial pilot licenses, have brought flight schools practically to a standstill, particularly for immunocompromised students. “Academy of Aviation offers an F-1 Commercial Pilot Visa with the opportunity to work as a U.S. Certified Flight Instructor upon successful completion of our program,” Baldwin said. “This means that we welcome, teach and employ students from the USA as well as many different countries such as India, Egypt, South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Thailand.” She added that the flight school’s student roster was at its peak before the pandemic, and the schools remains dedicated to upholding a diverse student body.
Ilan Nahoom, the CEO of Flying Helicopters Made Easy, spoke on the diversity of his flight school as well, noting that women and men from various backgrounds are represented in its instructor body. “We have Black people, Native Americans and immigrants from countries like China and India represented in our instructors,” he said. Nahoom said enrollment has decreased 40 percent during the Covid-19 pandemic, however. “About 70 percent of our students are usually younger people between the ages of 18 and 30 who want to pursue aviation as a career, but we also see people of all ages come in to learn how to fly recreationally,” he said. Other flight schools in the area have struggled as well. As both a New York City public high school and a Part 147 Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Maintenance Technician School, Aviation High School in Long Island City has had to deal with challenges related to school building closures since March 16. “All lessons and demonstrations have successfully taken place remotely,” said Steven Jackson, the principal of Aviation High School. “Our enrollment has not been impacted, but our ability to provide our students with the opportunities to finish their required practical hands-on work has been postponed until we can safely resume in-school instruction for students and staff.
“This is a great challenge for all AMTS schools,” he continued, “and we are working in accordance with federal, state and city guidance to determine the safest way to resume our on-site FAA practical courses for the 2020-2021 school year.” Jackson noted that Aviation High School is one of New York’s most diverse schools. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the high school had respectively 3.9 and 4.9 percent more Asian and Hispanic students than white students. Out of 2,097 students in 2019, only 193 students were white, thereby facilitating a direct path to the aviation industry for students of color. Nahoom added that greater representation within his flight school in relation to other flight schools was largely due to its location. The school is based out of Farmingdale, which as of the 2010 census was 71.1 percent white with the remaining 28.9 percent comprising Hispanic, Black and Asian residents. “The demographics of an area like Farmingdale is different than towns in upstate New York or interior Suffolk County,” Nahoom said. The town is also home to the 78-acre Republic Airport and Farmingdale State College of the State University of New York system, which operates an aviation studies program in close proximity to the regional airport, making it easier for students to access aviation education.
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Families learn and explore in Tanglewood STERLING AND SANNYA Sukhai took advantage of the opportunity to feed CSTL’s animals with the help of employee Tommy Donnoli.
By SCARLETT LIRIANO CEPIN The logistics are different, but the mission remains the same at Tanglewood Preserve’s Center for Science Teaching and Learning in Rockville Centre: To encourage science literacy and learning in everyone, and do to so as safely as possible. A hand sanitizing station now sits outside of the entrance. Before ringing the doorbell and waiting to be let in, all visitors are required to make use of the station. Because of ongoing Covid-19 concerns, guests wait at the door until an employee lets them know it’s safe to enter. Once inside, visitors are free to roam around the exhibits after they check in at the front desk. In an effort to enforce social distancing, walkin visits are no longer welcome at the center and reservations are required for entry. “We’ve been maintaining social distancing and frequently sanitizing, so I’m not worried,” said CSTL employee Tommy Donnoli. Despite the precautions being taken by the center and the positive outlook of its employees, Donnoli, who started working at the center in 2017, has noticed a drop in the number of people coming into CSTL this summer. Considering the center was also closed from March to May, the negative effects of the pandemic on the organization have been numerous. “You can only make so many reservations and keep everybody social distanced,” Dr. Ray Ann Havasy, the center’s director, explained. “We’re down by at least 30 percent [of visitors]. But on the positive side, reservations have allowed us to open. A lot of other museums, if they’re not still closed, they’ve just opened in phase four. We were able to open a little earlier.” Adapting existing programs to ensure safety amid the pandemic has been a priority for Havasy and her employees as well. The center has decreased the size of its annual summer program classes and moved them outdoors. Popular programs such as the Family Night Hike have also had to adjust to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-sanctioned regulations that businesses and organizations are required to follow. In order to keep up
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Sealed Bids will be received by the Village of Rockville Centre Purchasing Department for the matter stated below. Bids must be received at the Rockville Centre Police Department, 34 Maple Ave., Rockville Centre, New York 11570 until 11:00 am prevailing time on September 10, 2020. Bids will be opened that day and read aloud in the Village Court Room. In accordance with Executive Order of the Governor of New York, the bid opening will be recorded, and the recording will be available on the Village website on September 11, 2020. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: GMI CIRCUIT BREAKER Bid No. 2008E1(996) All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Kathy McMahon via email only at k m c m a h o n @ r v c n y. u s. Questions must be submitted no later than August 28, 2020.
Award of Contract will be made in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to split awards between multiple bidders, reject all bids, or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by law. Purchasing Department Kathy McMahon P u r c h a s i n g Agent (516) 678-9213 122763
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By J.D. FREDA jfreda@liherald.com
The Covid-19 testing site at Jones Beach State Park reopened on Thursday, Aug. 6 after sustaining significant damage during Tropical Storm Isaias. Isaias, which hit the area with a short, sharp blast of high winds and driving rain left hundreds of thousands of Long Islanders without power, in addition to the damage at the area’s first drive-through test site. The severe winds caused the site’s tents to collapse. The facility was closed Aug. 5 because of the damage. The site, under the jurisdiction of the State De par tment of Health, reopened on Thursday at 10 a.m., for those with appointments. Seaford State Sen. John Brooks visited the testing site Friday. “Everything is restored here,” Brooks said. “The equipment was not damaged, just the tents.” The site closed on Tuesday in preparation for the storm, ensuring its medical equipment remained intact. Officials quickly reconstructed the tents
for use on Thursday. Since it’s reopening, the Jones Beach test site has seen roughly 100 patients per day. This is slightly less than half of the mobile lab’s typical daily capacity. Although the site was closed for only a full day after the storm, no information was available at press time as to when Wednesday appointments would be rescheduled Brooks has also said he received statistics pointing to a positive testing rate of two percent at the site, an increase from recent months. The rate of infection has ticked up since July Fourth weekend. Nassau County statistics, showed an infection rate of less 1 percent at the site. As of Aug. 18, Nassau County has a confirmed 44,000 positive cases. Suffolk accounts for 44,235 confirmed cases. Combined, the two counties make up 20.8 percent of the state’s total. Seaford, Wantagh and North Wantagh had a total of roughly 750 positive cases, with a very slight increase in the past seven days. The two hamlets combine for an average of 16.62 cases in every 1,000 residents.
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A tree falls in two yards Q. During the recent storm, our neighbor’s tree blew down. Ironically, we had our very tall and weak-looking trees removed last spring, and while they were being cut, some twigs landed on our neighbor’s driveway, near her very expensive car. Instead of saying anything, she called the police, who told us about it. The twigs were swept up and life went on. Fast forward, her front-yard tree has crashed through the top of her car and her roof and skyAsk The lights. Part of the tree took Architect down our power lines and is sitting square in our front yard. We didn’t call the police, but are wondering, is she responsible for removing the tree section that landed in our yard, or just the part that hit her car and house? We can’t imagine tree removers would leave the half in our yard, but after the twig incident we wouldn’t put it past onte eeper her.
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Support the U.S. Postal Service — period
he U.S. Postal Service is older than the United States itself: Benjamin Franklin appointed the first postmaster general in 1775, a year before the Revolution against Great Britain erupted. Ever since, the Postal Service has been woven into the very fabric of our democracy, ensuring that vital, and not so vital, information is conveyed from Point A to Point B, seemingly effortlessly. The work of the USPS is anything but effortless, though. It is a massive undertaking, requiring, as of 2019, more than 633,000 employees to move the mountains of mail that are sent daily across the country and around the world. Where, as a nation, would we be without the Postal Service? Being paper-based, the agency might seem anachronistic in an age of increasingly digital communication, and it has seen a steadily diminishing volume of mail over the years with the growing popularity of email. But millions of Americans, many without broadband connectivi-
Where to write You can find information on how to reach your congressional representative at the following websites: ■ U.S. Rep. Peter King, 2nd District: peteking.house.gov ty, still depend on “snail mail” as their primary source of communication with others. At the same time, vital goods, including medications, are sent by mail. Your Herald newspaper is mailed to you. We are thus dismayed to see the Postal Service, such a basic and integral part of the nation, become politicized in the months leading to the presidential election. It is increasingly apparent that President Trump is seeking to slow the service’s operations in order to disrupt mailin balloting, a shameful tactic given the importance of mail to so many Ameri-
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cans. Congress must act immediately to provide adequate funding so the USPS can carry out its solemn duty through the election, when mail-in balloting is expected to spike as the coronavirus pandemic drags on. Many Americans in regions across the country are concerned about voting in person, and rightly so. Tell your congressional representative to support the Postal Service with a funding bill separate from any Covid-19 relief package — which, by the way, was still a no-go as of press time on Monday.
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hen Tropical Storm Isaias roared across Long Island on Aug. 4 with 70-mph wind gusts, it brought down more than a thousand trees in Nassau County, cutting off electricity to large areas, including sections of major thoroughfares like Sunrise Highway and Merrick Road, among many others. That meant no power for stoplights, which tied up traffic and caused potentially hazardous conditions. Every intersection without power was an accident waiting to happen, with many motorists barreling along, seemingly oblivious to the potential dangers all around. Too many of Nassau’s intersections are hazardous enough under optimal condi-
tions — on a clear day with the lights working. Without lights, anything can happen. That’s why villages, towns, the county and the state must work together to develop better plans to ensure motorists’ safety in major intersections after a storm like Isaias. During the recent tempest, county police officers were at some intersections minding traffic flow, but too many others were without any law enforcement personnel. We can only surmise why — budget matters, perhaps, in the face of a historic fiscal crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic that is expected to lead to historic deficits for government at all levels. After Hurricane Sandy in 2012, we saw a greater number of police officers directing
LETTERS New York is headed in the right direction To the Editor: In New York state, we knew from the beginning that testing would be a key factor in controlling the novel coronavrius. We ramped up testing immediately, and took a nation-leading role in developing the capacity to test as many New Yorkers as possible. Last Saturday I was proud that we continued to raise the bar, and
broke our record low infection rate once again. That day’s numbers — especially the new low in hospitalizations — continued to reflect the progress we have made during this pandemic, but we will keep monitoring the data and the alarming increases in cases around the country. My message is the same: Stay “New York smart,” wash your hands, socially distance and wear masks. Of the 88,668 test results reported to New York state on Aug. 15,
traffic at intersections that were without power. We’d like to see them out in force during the next storm of this magnitude. But police can’t be everywhere, and that’s why we must consider alternatives. For example, could we not install solarpower backups at major intersections that would provide electricity to the lights until the main power lines could be re-energized? Could we not put up temporary stop signs at those intersections? Could we not install temporary orange barriers with flashing lights to warn motorists approaching intersections without power? All of these options require careful study, but now is the time to undertake such an effort — before the next Big One.
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olicing is a community service provided by a paramilitary organization. There are about 800,000 police officers across the U.S., and regardless of color or creed, we are all blue. We are charged with enforcing laws that we had no hand in creating. We are thrust into emotionally charged and volatile situations, with little preparation, and are expected to handle these encounters perfectly every time. Our distinct designation in the community, and the exclusive nature of our work, make it imperative that we have certain protections to effectively and safely execute our sworn duties. We take pride in pursuing the high standards that are expected of us, but we cannot be held to the imposBRIAN sible standard of WELLS trial by social media. Police officers across the country now question every decision they make, and wonder after every action if it will become the next viral video disseminated in an ongoing effort to destroy us. Because we are operating in this climate of fear, you will notice the negative effects in your neighborhood. In New York state, the choke hold ban and the repeal of Civil Rights Law 50-a are just two recent measures that have left police officers feeling bewildered and
betrayed. We have been stripped of our civil rights and the right to defend ourselves, at frightening speed. The persecution we are facing from federal, state and local officials is not courage. It is cowardice. Elected leaders kneel before the mob instead of standing with us. They cower behind us for protection and prosecute us when we provide it. We do our best every day, working difficult schedules, provided less training than we deserve, and most often dealing with people who are sad, angry, unbalanced and upset. People are unpredictable, situations are fluid and force is an unfortunate, yet essential, part of our profession. Attempts to mitigate it are understandable, but misguided. No police officer should ever kneel on a person’s neck for an extended period of time, especially someone in handcuffs, but to criminalize any sort of neck restraint is unreasonable. We face situations with dangerous, combative people who are bigger and stronger than we are. Taking them down by the neck is an effective option and, in some scenarios, the only one. A blanket prohibition of this tactic is naïve and ignorant of the rapid escalation of physical encounters.
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LETTERS 734, or 0.83 percent, were positive. Long Island’s positivity rate was .9 percent that day, and Nassau County reported just 51 new Covid-19 cases. GOV. ANDREW CUOMO
Buildings need street addresses To the Editor: It’s time Nassau County passed legislation to require every building, or every other building, in the county to display its street address clearly and visibly on its front. If you’re looking for an address, it’s virtually impossible to identify many buildings while driving past them, especially on major thoroughfares. The problem is exacerbated by different towns or villages merging into one another, with street numbering systems changing in the blink of an eye, adding to the confusion. Drivers must slow down when searching for an address, which often isn’t even posted, impeding traffic in the process. If the towns and villages in Nassau can spend millions on the questionable luxury of changing the style of street signs in their jurisdictions, being able to locate an address, conveniently and safely, is even more deserving of
The most important point that can be imparted to the public is that in almost every tragic police encounter, there is a common denominator: Catastrophes can be avoided by compliance. If you do not resist arrest, there is virtually no chance that you will be killed by a police officer. And for all the hand-wringing, emotional outcries, calls for reform and greater emphasis on deescalation, no one seems to be addressing this point, which is the only one that can, with certainty, save lives. Rather than attacking us, our critics should partner with us. Civil Rights Law 50-a was put in place in 1976 to protect us from character assassination by defense attorneys. Its repeal allows any complaint made against police officers, even if unsubstantiated, to be used against us when we testify. Complaints are an unfortunate part of a job spent telling people what they cannot do. Obligation to take enforcement action does not make for happy customers. Since the repeal of 50-a, any person who is angry with an officer can file a complaint, which is nothing new. What is new is that that complaint can now be introduced against the officer whenever
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he or she gives sworn testimony. The ability to testify credibly is an essential part of a police officer’s job. If that testimony is now going to be discredited because of unrelated complaints or incidents, then shame as a so that testimony will no longer have any rightfu effect. The recent anti-police laws that have charge ing mo been passed are disgraceful, and their detrimental effects will continue to be felt until they are repealed. There is room for improvement in any profession, but the idea that policing, as we know it, must be reinvented is not practical. No one would like to see force removed from our profession more than the police, but unfortunately, no one will ever be able to do that. The goal cannot be to destroy or defund the police. That will not stop criminal behavior; it will embolden it. The goal needs to be public education and individual compliance with wellestablished laws. That is the only path we can take to avert the tragedies that cause so much chaos in our communities. Until servin our elected officials stop pandering and ant col get off their knees, this message will not While be imparted, and our society will contin- peacefu been m ue to collapse into chaos. looting Brian Wells is president of the Long Beach The Police Benevolent Association. His photo has bee does not appear here because he is still at ments work on the streets, and does not want his face to be known to potential perpetrators.
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attention. It’s time this was addressed, legislatively, for the benefit of residents and to facilitate fast responses in emergencies by police, emergency medical technicians and firefighters. I don’t think this is a radical idea, but its contribution to convenience and safety would be so.
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It’s time for a sundae To the Editor: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, and beat the heat and humidity, by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and ordering a banana split. Next Tuesday, the 25th, is National Banana Split Day. It was invented by 23-year-old apprentice phar macist David Evans Strickler at his Latrobe, Pa., store’s soda fountain in 1904. The cost for this tasty treat was 10 cents, which was twice the price of any other ice cream sundae. My wife and I visit Hildebrandt’s, in Williston Park, for our favorite ice cream treats. Your banana split should be served in a long dish, sometimes
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Defunding the police isn’t the answer
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he actions of the four Minneapolis police officers who caused the tragic death of George Floyd on Memorial Day were barbaric and shameful, and go against everything we as a society stand for. The officers were rightfully fired and have been criminally charged. They will stand trial in the coming months. In the wake of this disgraceful incident, antipolice demonstrations continue to spread across the United States and in Nassau County. As Americans, our First Amendment right to BILL peacefully assemGAYLOR ble is paramount — a right that I defended while serving for over two decades as a lieutenant colonel in the United States military. While most of these rallies have been peaceful and respectful, a handful have been marked by violence, vandalism and looting. The common call of many protesters has been to defund the police departments of this nation. As a veteran, an
attorney and a Nassau County legislator, I believe that this is the most dangerous proposal that has come forth in recent months. Defunding police would have only negative consequences for the public. Slashing funding to police departments would reduce the number of police officers on our streets and could possibly lead to increased 911 response times. Overall, this could create a more dangerous Nassau County. No one wants a society filled with mayhem and lawlessness, nor a police force that doesn’t have the appropriate manpower to keep lawabiding citizens safe, but I worry that reducing funding for our law enforcement would bring about just that. The recent push by a Manhattan assemblywoman to disarm peace officers throughout the state adds to this concern about increased lawlessness. The bill she proposed would eliminate the right to possess a firearm by officers who prevent cruelty to animals, parole officers, probation officers, bay constables, uniformed court officers, waterfront and airline investigators and arson investigators as
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well as court clerks, fire marshals and corrections officers. These peace officers are tasked with important law-enforcement duties, many of which are serious threats to the officers themselves. The bill is currently stalled, but could be revived in the future, adding another worry for those who keep the peace. Our police have made strides in building relationships in every neighborhood in Nassau County, and use community policing to keep neighborhoods safe. They have made Nassau one of the safest large suburban counties in the United States. There is always room for additional training and more resources to help police do an even better job. Reforms like refresher programs and body cameras could be implemented and prioritized, and would help ensure the safety of all residents. In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio has removed $1 billion from the Police Department under pressure from protesters. The city’s police commissioner has disbanded the plain-clothes anticrime units that were instrumental in transforming New York from one of the
hey have made Nassau one of the safest large suburban counties in the United States.
most dangerous cities to one of the safest in the world. With an increase in homicides and violent crime in New York, it is unjustifiable to disband these critical units. They must be reinstated. Amid calls to defund the police, I joined Lynbrook Mayor Alan Beach, members of the Lynbrook Police Department, community leaders and residents to show support for the men and women who work tirelessly every day to keep our community safe. I urge residents across the county to hang a blue ribbon on your home to show that you support law enforcement and appreciate their service. Thank you to the Nassau County Police Department, the village and city police departments, and the many NYPD officers who live in Nassau County for the work you do every day. George Floyd’s unforgivable death has rightfully placed an extremely few bad officers under a national microscope. Their actions do not represent the police as a whole. Police officers risk their lives every day to keep our families safe and protect our communities, businesses and properties. If we defund them, we will be punishing the many for the actions of a small few. Nassau County Legislator Bill Gaylor represents the 6th District.
Kudos for peace plan, but the prez still needs to go
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he test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.” — F. Scott Fitzgerald
Let us assume that we all have first-rate intelligence. It’s a bit of a leap, because many Americans are wedged into a rigid binary belief set, either blue or red, either Trump or Biden, either RANDI liberal or conserKREISS vative, with no room for any give. However, real life is more nuanced than that, and an evolved brain can process seemingly contradictory ideas. Last week, the president announced a historic peace initiative between the United Arab Emirates and Israel. The plan, developed by Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, offers a promising opportunity to bring together Arab countries and Israel on a path toward peaceful coexistence. The New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman wrote that the new peace plan is a “geopolitical earthquake.” The
positive implications are huge; other Persian Gulf states may find it in their interest to join the peace party. Friedman wrote, “There are really two coalitions in the region today — those who want to let the future bury the past and those who want the past to keep burying the future.” Credit goes to Trump and Kushner for finding a golden moment in a troubled hour. Experts will parse the details of the agreement for years: Why was Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ready to agree? How did his own political problems play a part? Why was the UAE at this particular tipping point? We cannot be naïve, but no matter where we are on the political spectrum, it seems appropriate to take a breath and feel thankful for a promise kept in Middle East negotiations. At the same time — and here is where we need to acknowledge the cognitive dissonance in the air — the foreign policy success of the moment does not mitigate the powerful case against Trump as a viable candidate for re-election. It is somewhat like acknowledging that Richard Nixon was a skilled foreign policy negotiator, and that he was also a crook. He had to go.
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Trump has a long and sordid history of lies, self-serving policies, authoritarian micro-aggressions, alleged crimes and glaring incompetence. Last week, as he was basking in the success of the Middle East deal, he was busy trying to dismantle the United States Postal Service in an admitted effort to disenfranchise prospective Democratic voters. He wants to reduce mail-in balloting in the belief that he will do better if fewer people get to exercise their right to vote. Trump is the master of bad-faith deals and selfserving policies. He isn’t even trying to disguise his motives. His handpicked guy at the USPS is laying off workers and decommissioning equipment just before the November election. When it comes to malfeasance in office, we citizens hardly know where to look first. From the early days of the Trump administration, ordering the separation of children from parents at the border, to the racist shout-outs after Charlottesville, to the evisceration of vital government departments, to the replacement of competent civil servants with inexperienced hacks, the reign of Trump has been a disaster. Last week, Friedman praised the
redit Trump and Kushner for finding a golden moment in a troubled hour. But . . .
Trump Middle East initiative. But Friedman has written three and a half years of columns calling out Trump for his misdeeds and reprehensible behavior. In February 2018, Friedman wrote of Russian interference in the 2016 election: “Our democracy is in serious danger . . . President Trump is either totally compromised by the Russians or is a towering fool, or both, but either way he has shown himself unwilling or unable to defend America against a Russian campaign to divide and undermine our democracy . . . This is code red. The biggest threat to the integrity of our democracy today is in the Oval Office.” Months ago, Friedman wrote about Trump’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, slamming his “flat-out stupid” defiance of accepted health measures. I use Friedman as an example because he isn’t a one-note song. He gave credit this week where credit was due. I agree that bringing together the UAE and Israel on a path moving forward is a political success. We are grateful and hope for more good news from the region. At the same time, because we have nuanced brains and can process two ideas at once, we can understand how dangerous and uniquely unqualified this man is for the White House. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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