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RVC eateries forge on in changed times Mekic, are worried about losing that extra dining space. “A lot of people only want to sit outside,” Though there have been some he said, “so this may be a probrestaurant closures in the village lem.” since March, most eateries are Mekic added that San Remo hanging on despite the pandem- has only recently started to see ic-related challenges. customers returning — and Parlay Gastromany say it’s the pub, on Mer rick first time they’ve Road, closed because dined out in six of Covid-19 in months, he said. August, just two Bonefish Grill, on weeks short of its Sunrise Highway, sixth anniversary. has also taken Arooga’s, on North advantage of outVi l l a g e Ave n u e, door seating, with wh i ch h a d b e e n six tables on its patio open for just two and six more on a years, also closed sidewalk, Andres this summer. Echeverry, one of Since indoor seatt h e re s t a u r a n t ’s ing is still limited to managers, ex50 percent capacity, ARMONDO plained. restaurants have LOPEZ T h e e at e r y i s been staying afloat “doing pretty well,” Melissa’s Taqueria by doing takeout, and summer delivery and outdoor brought even more seating. “A combination of take- local customers than usual, Echout and outdoor seating have everry said. “A lot of people norkept our head above the water,” mally dine in Freeport or Long said Ralph Mekic, owner of San Beach in the summer,” he said, Remo Ristorante Italiano, on “but because of the pandemic, a Sunrise Highway. “If it was just lot of people stayed locally in one thing, I would not be able to Rockville Centre.” keep going.” George Korten, owner of Now, with cold weather George Martin the Original, on approaching, some, including CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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Despite pandemic, RVC coalition continues to focus on youth By JILL NOSSA jnossa@liherald.com

As the coronavirus pandemic wears on, substance abuse continues to be a problem in Rockville Centre, particularly for teens, who have more time on their hands. The Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth is continuing to help raise awareness of the issue and implementing plans to prevent drug and alcohol use among minors, stepping

up its initiatives this month, which is National Substance Abuse Prevention Month. Members of the coalition met on Zoom on Oct. 5, when Project Coordinator Ruthanne McCormack highlighted some of the changes that have taken place this year, including new partnerships with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Heroin Prevention Task Force. “We’re growing,” McCor-

mack said. “Even in this pandemic, we’re still getting partners and making connections.” Earlier this year, the coalition received an $8,000 Non-Opioid Options Grant from the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America, which promotes alternative treatments for pain. McCormack said that, as part of the g rant, the coalition is required to periodically update CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

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RVC Coalition for Youth expands initiatives its “logic model,” which identifies the root causes of opioid use and “actionable” data. The problem, McCormack said, is that too many people are prescribed pain medication for acute pain. According to a 2019 Nassau County Department of Health report, one in four people who receive prescription opioids have longterm struggles with addiction. The report also stated that in 2018, 2,609 people were admitted for treatment for opioid use in the county, and there were 93 fatalities due to prescription pain medication. The root cause of the abuse, McCormack said, is the sheer availability of opioids, because of their over-prescription. In a 2018 study on the opioid crisis, the National Institutes of Health found that 21 to 29 percent of patients who are prescribed opioids misuse them. And because these medications are often kept in a home medicine cabinet, they are more accessible to youth. “In order for us to get a handle on this opioid epidemic,” McCormack said, “we need to concentrate on our youth, because they are our future.”

Underage drinking, overdoses on the rise

According to Rockville Centre Police Officer Dennis Clark, the department’s liaison to the Coalition for Youth, overdoses are up 6.6 percent this year in the village, and fatal overdoses are up 50 percent from last year. Additionally, Clark said, alcohol-related hospitalizations are up 5.25 percent, and hospitalizations for underage drinking are up 25 percent. “We are dealing with that,” Clark said. “We have an officer [stationed] at all three of the walk bridges because they were getting more and more out of control.” Some 95 people have been picked up by an ambulance due to intoxication this

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SUSAN BLAUNER, FAR left, of the Saving Lives Five Towns Drug and Alcohol Coalition; Ruthanne McCormack, project coordinator of the Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth; Sgt. Nicholas DeLuca, of the Rockville Centre Police Department; and Liz Boylan, a parent volunteer for the Coalition for Youth, attended training that focused on opioid alternatives in Washington, D.C., in February. year, he added, and five of them were minors — one more than last year. Social Host Law violations have also increased. “It seems a lot of times it’s not looked at as being as big of an issue as it should be,” Clark said, referring to parents’ reactions when they learn that their children have been drinking. “It would make us feel better about what we’re doing if we knew more of the parents were on top of it.”

Addressing mental health

The coalition partners with local organizations to address mental health issues, which are often related to substance abuse, and devises ways to educate the community. This spring, it put up a sui-

cide-prevention billboard with the phone number for the Long Island Crisis Center, which McCormack said has been a big success. Andrea Connolly, chair of the Rockville Centre Youth Council, said that the group creates an annual “sticker shock” campaign, and this year members delivered 1,000 stickers to local businesses that had the same message as the billboard: “You are not alone. Pause and remember, there is always hope.” “Every business I went into was so overwhelmed that we were addressing the situation and putting it out there,” Connolly said, “and they couldn’t grab the stickers quickly enough.” They were affixed to takeout contain-

ers and bags to raise awareness. Connolly said that the Ryan Patrick O’Shea Foundation — another Rockville Centre-based organization, which focuses on mental health and suicide prevention — contacted Connolly about sponsoring more stickers, and she said she was hopeful that the message would spread across the county. “I think whatever devilish atrocity is in front of us — vaping, pot, opioids, the pandemic — the point is they all come together and represent themselves with struggling mental health.” McCormack said that the village’s Drug Take Back pro g ram, which includes fliers that are given to pharmacies to be handed out with prescriptions, is also continuing to expand. The Police Department has a permanent drug drop box at 34 Maple Ave., where people can turn in their used or expired medication for safe disposal. Prescription or overthe-counter medications in pill or liquid form, vitamins and pet medicine are accepted. McCormack said she had also received medication disposal bags that she planned to distribute in the community. The coalition also purchased a set of DVDs for the school district on the health risks of vaping, and it has others available for borrowing. And last week, the film “Gateway — Plan Against Pain,” began airing on the village channels: Channel 18 on Cablevision, and Channel 37 on FIOS. The documentary follows three families who have been impacted by opioid addiction, and is scheduled to air at 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. daily. The coalition was instrumental in bringing the film to the attention of village officials. “Even though we’re not busy,” McCormack said, “we’ve been busy.”

Restaurant owners reflect on months of challenge CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE North Park Avenue, said that future patronage would depend on public opinion of the virus and how safe customers believe they will be dining indoors. Right now, business seems to be on the upswing, Korten said, but the future is unpredictable. “Outdoor seating has been pretty good,” he said. “Not having that could be challenging, but we’ll see what happens. We have a heater, but it does get cold and windy.” He added that the restaurant had made large investments in personal protective equipment, disinfectants and advanced air filtration to keep it safe. “The last seven months have been a terrific challenge,” Korten said. “We’ve done everything we possibly can. The rest is up to public opinion, and up to doctors to find a treatment or a vaccine.” Armondo Lopez, owner of Melissa’s Taqueria, said he had also spent a lot on supplies like masks, gloves and thermometers, but the restaurant is seeing much less business than a year ago, and it has had to cut half of its staff. “Sometimes it’s really good,” Lopez said. “Sometimes it’s really quiet, and there’s nobody even in the streets. I just hope the virus

won’t come back, because if it comes back, that would be it for us.” While dine-in business is slow, Melissa’s is relying on its takeout and delivery service. It also offers Taco Tuesday promotions on tacos and margaritas. Lopez said he understands that families may be hurting financially, too, and he hopes they can support the restaurant with these deals. Loreen Lawrence, whose family owns CJ’s Coffee Shop, on Long Beach Road, said that the support of the community has helped keep them going. As a local gathering place, they miss seating people indoors — there aren’t as many places to sit now, with social distancing, and they are now mostly relying on takeout. “It’s the type of place where people like to come in, sit, chat, hang out and see other people here,” Lawrence said. “So that’s a little bit tough. It’s different.” CJ’s has stayed alive, she said, because of itd small staff ’s dedication and perseverance. “We’re always open,” she said, “Some of our longtime employees stuck with us through the hard times, were willing to come in early, leave late and do whatever to make it work.”

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Highest beam installed at UBS Arena

Covid-19 protocols to be implemented at new venue when it opens to the public season, and will house a 17,000-seat arena for the Islanders hockey team, as well as 20,000 seats for concerts. There will also be New York Islanders and state officials 56 suites, private clubs and 2,000 premium gathered at the future home of the UBS seats. Arena last Friday morning to watch as Musical artists, many of whom postconstruction crews placed the highest poned their 2020 tours, will also benefit beam atop the 885-square-foot facility. from a two-way ramp that will accommo“Today is a very, very special day,” date eight trucks, one of which will be able Northwell Health CEO Michael Dowling to drive right onto the arena floor, for artsaid at the topping-off ceremony. The ists to easily unload their equipment. They health system — the largest in New York will also be able to stay in a four-season State — has partnered with the Islanders presidential suite, complete with their own and lead developer Oak View greenrooms and offices that Group to provide more comwill be only 15 steps from the munity-based wellness prostadium. grams and ensure people’s “They went out of their safety and well-being while way to make sure we didn’t inside the future live entercut any corners,” Leiweke tainment and sports venue. said of designer Populous at a “This is about hope,” he webinar about the future of said. “This is about the live sports and entertainment future.” on Oct. 8, adding that UBS’ Construction on the nearly bathrooms “are nicer than $2 billion project was delayed most arenas.” Tim leiweke by two months when Gov. Oak View Group officials Andrew Cuomo announced have also spent months lookhis “New York on Pause” order in March, ing into different sanitation technologies but now, Oak View Group CEO Tim Lei- to implement at the new UBS Arena, and weke said, the project is back on track to assembled a task force to discuss health open next fall. He and Islanders co-owner and safety. They will also create new stanJon Ledecky attributed that success to the dards for health and safety at arenas that hard work of the project’s 10,000 union an independent agency would rate them workers. on. “It’s because of each of you that we are “Our job is to ultimately deal with the able to reach this important milestone,” virus,” Leiweke said, noting that he had Ledecky told the workers on-site at the cer- met with Dowling early on in the planning emony, with Leiweke adding that he “can- stage to discuss how they could safely open not believe what a phenomenal job you’ve an arena during a pandemic, and Dowling done.” informed him about the need for air-filtraOfficials broke ground on the site last tion systems. September, and they expect the roof to be The arena will now feature four mastwo-thirds complete by the holiday season. sive air-pumping stations and technology From there, Leiweke said, crews could that disinfects the air. It will also use ultrastart working on the electricity and plumb- violet lights to help disinfect surfaces and ing, and putting up drywall. will feature outdoor spaces, and the grabCrews have already begun installing and-go technology that Amazon uses at its the beams and stanchions for the stadium Amazon Go stores. Oak View Group was seats, and watched as the highest beam, able to get that technology at its UBS signed by officials and union workers, was Arena due to its naming rights agreement put in place on Oct. 9. with Amazon for the Seattle Kraken’s new The facility is expected to open in time stadium. for the National Hockey League’s 2021-22 “We’re working with the gold stan-

Crews plaCed The highest beam, signed by New York Islanders and state officials as well as the developers and union workers, atop the future UBS Arena on Oct. 9.

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dard,” Islanders co-owner Jon Ledecky said. “We have to make sure a fan feels 1,000 percent safe when they enter the building.” But the Oak View Group, the Islanders and Northwell Health are also making sure people in the community stay safe. They announced on Oct. 6 that, as part of the partnership, Northwell and the Islanders will create community programs focused on health, nutrition and physical activity. The partnership will also help Northwell expand its outreach efforts, Dowling said, and learn more about the community’s needs. “It will be continuous learning,” Dowling said, with Leiweke adding that officials from the different organizations will learn more about the community’s needs before the first puck drops at the arena in 14 months. A retail village included in the plans for the redevelopment project, however, may open a year later due to coronavirus delays, and the south platform of a new Elmont Long Island Rail Road station at the site will open around Nov. 1 of next year with the north platform — serving westbound trains — finished a year later. The station will include 5,500 parking spaces, with 150 reserved for commuter park-

ing. “We will be fine, and we will get through this,” Leiweke said at another panel discussion about the construction project on Oct. 8. “I’m not going to let a temporary virus affect what we’re doing here.” The project is being privately funded, Leiweke said, and is expected to provide a significant boost to the regional economy, at a time when economic activity has slowed because of the coronavirus pandemic. It is expected to generate roughly $25 billion in economic activity over the term of its lease, and developers have vowed to fill 30 percent of the arena’s permanent jobs with workers who live in the surrounding area. Additionally, 30 percent of contracting dollars for construction was earmarked for state-certified minority- and female-owned businesses, and 6 percent was earmarked for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses. “If you don’t think New York is going to return, you are blind to what’s going on around us today,” Leiwekee said at the ceremony on Friday. “To all of those that doubt New York, come visit us at UBS.” For more information about the arena, visit www.UBSArena.com.

Northwell receives $1.4M grant to study gun violence Northwell Health has been awarded $1.4 million from the National Institutes of Health to study gun violence prevention and establish and implement a first-of-its-kind protocol to universally screen among those at risk of firearm injury. The grant is part of the health system’s “We Ask Everyone About Guns” research study, which aims to shift the paradigm to view gun violence as a public health issue and approach firearm injury risk similarly to other health risk factors that are part of routine care, like smoking, substance use and motor vehicle accidents. We Ask Everyone About Guns will

establish evidence-based screening and intervention strategies within three of its hospitals. Led by Drs. Chethan Sathya, director of Northwell’s Center for Gun Violence Prevention, and Sandeep Kapoor, the study will pilot at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore, Cohen Children’s Medical Center, a pediatric trauma center on the Queens-Nassau County border that is the accepting facility for adolescent trauma for more than five counties, and Staten Island University Hospital — each of which are in regions with critical need for firearm injury and mortality prevention, and areas with at-risk

youth. Northwell plans to expand We Ask Everyone About Guns across the health system. “Gun violence is a public health issue, and this NIH-funded study is a step in the right direction to finally addressing it as one,” said Michael Dowling, Northwell president and CEO. “Unfortunately, we have been dealing with two pandemics — Covid-19 and gun violence. By screening for firearm safety in our facilities, we can better understand how and why this senseless bloodshed continues to increase at historic rates.”

Northwell received the NIH grant as gun violence continues to rise across the country and remains the leading cause of premature death in the U.S. — nearly 40,000 people dying each year, according to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In August, shootings doubled and murders increased 50 percent in New York City, according to the NYPD, compared to the same timeframe in 2019. Since May, there have been 791 shootings in New York City alone, which was a 140plus percent increase over the same period in 2019.

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The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in devastating loss around the world, and Rockville Centre has been no exception. Nursing homes and assisted living facilities, which are tasked with taking care of an already vulnerable population, were particularly affected: Maple Pointe Assisted Living of Rockville Centre lost 37 people this year, and held a ceremony outdoors last month to dedicate a rock garden to those who died this year. On Sept. 17, several dozen people gathered at Maple Pointe’s back patio for a memorial for the residents who died. Executive Director Tammy Marshall also praised her staff for the work they did during the toughest months. “We were hit with something in March unexpected that none of us were prepared for, and it was emotional and gut- wrenching,” Marshall said. “But the strength and power I witnessed from the crew in this building…I’m so proud of all of you.” She thanked her staff members for their dedication and bringing their “A game” throughout the crisis. “I hope this day brings you closure,” Marshall said.” Marshall, along with staff members Shari Stein and Audrey Fullman, read the names of each person who was “loved and lost” this year, and other staff members were called to the podium to share words of remembrance.

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THE ROCK GARDEN commemorates 37 people who died during the pandemic. Not all of the residents were not diagnosed, but were “casualties of the pandemics” Marshall said. “Some residents died of loneliness and just checked out.” Assemblywoman Judy Griffin attended the ceremony. “I’m sorry to have to be here for a sad occasion..37 is a tough number. I know you worked tirelessly,” she said to the staff. “I’m sorry for your loss and appreciate all of your hard work.” Nicole Sorace, the Country Cottage coordinator recalled the hardship that

began on March 13. “We were going through something that none of us have ever experienced before. I saw such caring and beauty in this building that brought me to tears almost every single day,” Sorace said. “We couldn’t hug our own families and own children when we went home, and we sacrificed our lives every day without hesitation because this is our family, too. This is our job, but this is our livelihood. We lost so many beautiful people, but I hope you all remember the peo-

ple we almost lost that we pulled out of depression, that we helped survived. I look at these faces every day, and we all did this together.” Joseph Nocera, a physical therapist from FOX Rehab, shared memories of some of the residents he worked with, and how he learned valuable lessons from some of them. “As we pay honor and tribute to those we’ve lost, we do so by living every day to the fullest, never taking for granted the lives that we have,” Nocera said, “and keeping alive the memory of our friends in our hearts, where they will live forever.” Alicsa Casey, who works in housekeeping, said that the pandemic, despite the difficulty, helped her find renewed appreciation for what she does. “This moment made me stronger, made me love the job more and made me love the residents more, especially Charles Ebel,” Casey said. “One day he said to me, ‘Casey, I appreciate what you do for me every single day.’ And that made me believe I was doing something good for them and kept me going every day.” Home Health Aide Monica Wheaton said she has “fond memories” of all those who were lost during this pandemic. “After working here for so many years, we were like one big family,” Wheaton said, “so losing all was such a hard felt loss. They put smiles on our faces and I enjoyed being around them. I miss them all.”

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Panel guides first-time home buyers By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

When Max and Ashley Kramer decided to buy their first home together before Covid-19 hit, they quickly realized it would be a lot of work. “We went on a whim to look at a few houses before we were prepared at all,” Ashley said. “That was important for us because it made us realize, ‘Ok, we need a team. We can’t do this on our own.’” To begin the process in April, they first called a mortgage broker. Though they lost out on deals for two homes because of the fast-paced market, they landed in a house that they say they are happy with in North Bellmore. The Kramers shared their first-time home-buying experience on the latest in a series of Herald Inside LI webinars produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, discussing different aspects of life in the Covid-19 pandemic. On Oct. 8, the couple was joined by panelists Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker at Douglas Elliman; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc. Moderator Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, first asked the panelists the most important thing a first-time homebuyer should know. The experts’ resounding answer was to find a reliable team, composed of a mortgage broker, a buyer’s real estate agent and an attorney, who will help at every step of the way. “It’s all about communication between everyone,” Wallace said, “and unfortunately, in this market right now, I feel for the buyers out there. They’re trying so hard, and they are qualified; sometimes they just need a little more education about their qualifications.” Ferrero said that step one in the home-buying process is to do what the Kramers did — consult with a mortgage broker, assess finances and answer questions like, “How much am I comfortable spending?” and “How will I show proof of income, credit, savings and assets?” “The most important thing is to plan, to budget and to basically check your credit and speak to somebody that will be pre-approving you,” she explained, “because if you don’t have that pre-approval or you don’t start that process, it’s going to be difficult to know where to go from there.” In the time of Covid-19, securing a pre-approval or pre-commitment based on finances is crucial, the panelists agreed, because many sellers will not allow buyers into the houses without one. The next step for a buyer is to decide where they

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want to live. Consult with a real estate agent who knows the areas well, walk through the neighborhoods and decide what they want and need in a home. “I’m seeing a trend from west to east as people are coming out of apartment living and are wanting more space,” Korman said. “People aren’t necessarily going to be going into the city office five days a week anymore.” While there is high demand for people moving out of apartments and into larger homes on Long Island, there is also low supply of homes on the market. This means the market moves quickly, and everyone needs to be on top of their game when making offers, the panelists said. Max suggested securing a pre-commitment rather than a pre-approval for the mortgage. “Our offer was a little shakier because it was lower, and we didn’t have a commitment to lend so that would have helped us on the terms side,” Max said of the Kramers’ first offer on a house. Once an offer is accepted, Korman explained that time is of the essence — a buyer needs to immediately call to schedule an inspection and close on the deal, especially in today’s hot market. “It’s very stressful for

CloCkwise from the top right, Skye Ostreicher, moderator; Max and Ashley Kramer, first-time home buyers; Matt Korman, licensed real estate broker; Stuart Richner, CEO and publisher of Herald Community Newspapers; Scott Wallace, certified buyer representative and real estate salesman at Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty; and Veronica Ferrero, assistant vice president and community lending coordinator at Emigrant Mortgage Company Inc., spoke on a virtual call about the process of buying a first house.

all,” Wallace said. Max said to expect large closing costs, especially on Long Island. “The down payment you expect,” he said, “the closing costs you don’t, and they’re high — you’re talking $15,000 to $20,000, and that’s not going toward the principal of your house.” There are several grants available for first-time homebuyers, either to go toward down payments or renovations, Ferrero said. These include the state’s SONYMA program, homebuyer “dream” programs with certain banks and down payment assistance programs. Wallace encouraged people to visit the Long Island Housing Partnership website, lihp.org, to learn more. “It’s important to educate people and not scare people,” Ferrero said. “Markets change. Never give up because there are programs out there to help you and homes for you. It may not be the right time for you but that time will come.” Emigrant Mortgage Company, Scott Wallace Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty and Douglas Elliman sponsored the event. Visit liherald.com/insideli to view a recording of this webinar and find more information on upcoming webinars.

RichnerLive to host breast cancer awareness webinar To highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, RichnerLive will host a free, virtual Herald Inside LI panel on to the disease and its impact on Long Islanders. On Oct. 20 at 4 p.m., join top advocates, doctors and community leaders to answer questions, debunk myths and share facts about breast cancer. Is the incidence of breast cancer higher among Long Island women? Where can women be screened and what is treatment like? The discussion

will cover prevention, diagnosis, screening and recovery — from a medical and holistic perspective — with both doctors and scientists, including:

■ Geri Barish, executive director of Hewlett House and president of 1 in 9: The Long Island Breast Cancer Action Coalition

■ Adrienne Esposito, executive director, Citizens Campaign for the Environment

Skye Ostreicher, of Herald Community Newspapers and RichnerLive, will moderate the conversation and take questions from viewers. Herald Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, a division of Richner Communications, publisher of Herald Community Newspapers, is a weekly webinar

■ Karla Waldron, executive director, Mondays at Racine ■ Dr. Melissa Fana, chief of breast surgery, Northwell Health

series that started in August to address different aspects of life during the Covid-19 crisis. This episode will also touch upon the pandemic’s impact on breast cancer treatment. To register, visit liherald.com/ insideli. To submit your questions in advance, email insideli@liherald.com. To sponsor a webinar or for more information about Herald Inside LI, contact Amy Amato at aamato@richnerlive. com or (516) 569-4000, ext. 224.

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The Village of Rockville Centre will hold a community forum to discuss the installation of 4G and 5G small cell units on Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. via Zoom. During the meeting, several speakers will inform residents about Verizon and other cell carriers’ applications to install small cells in the village, including: ■ Village Attorney A. Thomas Levin, who will give an overview of the issue. ■ Rebecca J. L. Ruscito, counsel on the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM), who will speak about the federal and state regulations for installing the small cells. ■ Pat O’Brien, superintendent of the village’s building department, and Phil Andreas, superintendent of the village’s electric department, who will speak about the application process for companies like Verizon to install small cells. While 5G promises faster communication and greater bandwidth than existing technologies, the new wireless technology requires small cell antennae distributed throughout communities. These will supplement cell towers, which will still be required. Because 5G signals travel shorter distances, numerous local antennae

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sites are needed. Most of these sites will be located on poles or other structures, at a possible density up to 150 per square mile. The Federal Communications Commission has adopted regulations designed to promote the installation of these small cells. These regulations substantially reduce the ability of local governments to regulate the number, location or design of the small cell antennae and related equipment. The FCC regulations impose strict time limits within which local governments must act on permit applications, which effectively prevent public hearings. Residents will have an opportunity to ask questions about this process. “I recommend anyone in the public who would like to learn more about this tune in,” Levin said. “There is very little opportunity for public hearings because it’s a quick process.” O’Brien added that there is a Frequently Asked Questions page on the Verizon website on the installation of the units, which would help cell phone carriers provide faster data internet speeds. That information can be found at verizon.com/ about/our-company/5g/what-small-celltechnology. The Zoom webinar may be accessed at: webinar ID 979 8031 2278. Audio is also available by phone at 646 558 8656, using the same ID. Residents can submit questions via feedback at feedback@rvcny.us.

Rockville Centre Village water mains will be given their fall flushing on several dates beginning Wednesday, Oct. 14, scheduled to end on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The flushing of hydrants may cause some fluctuation of water pressure and/ or discolored water to flow into homes and businesses, and although this water is perfectly safe to drink, it may stain laundry. Consumers are advised not to schedule projects, which require clear water during the entire flushing period. The water will be both chemically and bacteriologically safe to drink. ■ Wednesday, Oct. 14, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.: Area of the village north of DeMott Avenue ■ Thursday, Oct. 15, between 8 a.m. and 4

p.m.: Area of the village lying between Lakeview Avenue and DeMott Avenue, west of Long Beach Road ■ Friday, Oct. 16, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.: Area of the Village lying between Sunrise Highway and DeMott Avenue east of Long Beach Road ■ Monday, Oct. 19, between midnight and 8 a.m.: Entire area of the village lying between Lakeview Avenue and Merrick Road ■ Tuesday, Oct. 20, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.: The entire area of the village south of Merrick Road If you have any questions, call the Water Department at 516-678-9301.

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The use of technology by children has long been a sticking point for parents, and during the pandemic, as its use has become even more prevalent, the fear of its potential danger has only grown. Author Katie Duffy-Schumacher of Rockville Centre has been educating children about using technology responsibly for several years, and brought her “Don’t Press Send” presentation to local Girl Scouts last week. “This program is needed now more than ever,” Duffy-Schumacher said. “We educate about finding a place for technology in our lives and using it as a resource.” The founder of Don’t Press Send, Inc. gave an outdoor presentation on the Village Green to Girl Scout Troops 822 and 811. The girls are in fourth and fifth grade at St. Agnes Cathedral School, an age group that both troop leaders and DuffySchumacher said they feel is a good age to receive to the message. Duffy-Schumacher teaches children about the importance of not using certain apps, like Instagram or SnapChat, if they are under 13, and she discusses mindfulness and the importance of self-care. During the presentation, she had the children practice breathing exercises. “It was a great conversation and presentation,” she said. “The kids were engaged and it was well-received.” Duffy-Schumacher said it was actually the first time she had given a presentation outdoors, which helped drive her point home even further. “Children need to be social,” she said, “and right now the only way to do that is outside.” Duffy-Schumacher is currently writing her second book, about what this pandemic has taught us, and said she believes some good will come out of it. “In this pandemic, we have to get creative,” she said. “I see a lot of kids riding bicycles. Parents can encourage that by having their kids run errands that we’re used to doing every day – get a loaf of

bread or gallon of milk at the local deli, take the mail to the mailbox, learn the names of the streets in your neighborhood.” She said that children can be taught to be more social, and to see the beauty around them, like the leaves starting to change. “Our kids have been busied so much, they’ve missed out,” she said. “We teach what’s valuable, how to connect, be present, and to value this time.” Maura Kelly Magliaro has a daughter in fifth grade at St. Agnes and co-leads Troop 811 with Francesca Baker. She said that a lot of girls get phones around this age – often as fifth-grade graduation presents, for those who attend public elementary schools – so it seemed appropriate to have this presentation now. “Fifth grade is such an emotional age,” she said. “Katie talked about the challenges these kids face that we didn’t have to, such as not knowing if you were left out of a party invitation. Now, they see the party photos posted online.” These days, everything is recorded on social media, and it stays there. Pictures or comments posted cannot only cause feelings of isolation, but they can also affect college and job prospects later in life. She said Duffy-Schumacher also stressed the importance of “putting phones away” while on play dates so children can actively engage with one another. During the hour-long presentation, the girls sat on mats, spaced at least six feet apart, and wore masks when appropriate, Magliaro said, noting that all of the girls loved it and told her it was one of their favorite Girl Scout meetings. “She had them captivated,” she said. She held their attention for the entire hour.” The troops purchased books for each of the 16 girls, and Schumacher gave them T-shirts. “She really stresses ‘don’t press send until you know it’s okay’ to do so. Once it’s sent, you can’t take it back,” Magliaro said. “The younger they hear the message, the better.”

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VILLAGE TRUSTEE EMILIO Grillo, Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Senator Todd Kaminsky, Assemblywoman Judy Griffin, Mayor Francis X. Murray, Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin, Trustee Nancy Howard, Deputy Mayor Kathy Baxley, and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran at the 33rd Annual Mayor’s Golf Classic.

Mayor’s Golf Classic raises $35K the Community Fund. Since its inception in 1987, the Community Fund has raised more than $1.8 million in emergency assistance. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, there was no reception this year, and no honor. A total of 125 people participated in the fundraiser. Courtesy Jennifer Jaeger

Strong start for girls soccer team The RVC Fire 2012 girls played the first game of the Long Island Junior Soccer League season at Tighe Field on Oct. 3, and won the game. The team members are pictured with Trustee Nancy Howard and Mayor Francis X. Murray.

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The 33rd annual Rockville Centre Mayor’s Golf Classic was held at Rockville Links Club on Oct. 1. The Golf Classic is one of the main fundraisers for the Rockville Centre Community Fund, which is exclusively dedicated to helping members of the community in need. This year’s outing raised approximately $35,000 for

New season, new décor

Spruce up your home as you prepare to spend more time indoors he collective experience of being under lockdown during 2020 has had one big effect for many of us: It’s strengthened the urge to refresh our homes, now that we’re spending more time there than ever. And not just for aesthetics, but for functionality, especially as home offices become our regular offices (and thus Zoom meeting backgrounds), living rooms/dens often become gyms (and even classrooms and second offices), while patios, decks and yards become the only respite available from overused indoor spaces — and an extension of our homes where we enjoy socially distant activities with family and friends. The months spent at home have many of us ready to make some changes to our living space — if we haven’t done so already. With an eye on the bank account, you don’t have to sacrifice style for price. Simple cosmetic touches like a fresh coat of paint or color accents can provide a fresh start without breaking the bank.

throw rug or window covering, and then pulling an accent color from that item to use on an accent wall and instantly create a cohesive design. Next, use a color that sits next to that accent color on the color wheel and lighten it up as much as you can for a trim or ceiling paint.“This really brings things together but not in a dramatic way,” she says. Paint works for updating furniture and other household items, too. Interior designer Kayla Goldstein advises looking for secondhand items and revamping them with spray paint. “I cannot tell you how many amazing finds I have found in thrift stores, garage sales and flea markets,” she says. “Almost anything has potential, and spray paint is phenomenal in bringing it out. You can find items for $30 or less and spruce them up and reimagine them.” She advises investing in good-quality picture frames so you can dress up your walls with inexpensive artwork and photos, even creating your own gallery wall for a glam look.

Paint “Never underestimate the power of paint, especially if you’re willing to do it yourself,” says Cristina Miguelez, a remodeling specialist for home remodeling website Fixr. “You can paint everything.” Miguelez loves budget decorating and appreciates the versatility of paint, including countertop paint, appliance paint, floor paint, and wall and ceiling paint. She suggests choosing one focal point in a room, such as a great

Details Paying attention to details can have big impact. Consider replacing kitchen and bathroom cabinet hardware, like knobs and draw pulls, with a fresh, affordable alternative. Many of these accents start at a few dollars. Designer and Realtor James Judge recommends adding trim to your walls to enhance your space. For example, you can choose wainscoting for a classic look or add a grid pattern using basic 1-by-2-foot panels from a local hardware store.

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“It’s a great way to make the space visually appealing,” says Judge, noting the whole project takes a few hours and costs under $100. Throw rugs and runners can add visual appeal to the floor and warm up your place. Lighting can add oomph as well. Judge recommends adding wall sconces in an office or bedroom to make the space cozier without adding clutter. Or simply replace lampshades. Also consider changing your light bulbs. “Sometimes we have a light that’s too blue and yellow would make the room cozier, or the opposite,” says Goldstein. “Make sure your light bulbs are light enough and the right degree of warmth for the use of the room.”

the main color scheme of the room or add a bold pop of color that perhaps opposes the color scheme. You can rotate decor accents as needed, being mindful to limit clutter. Add festive seasonal touches to your space like different pillows, blankets, candles, table decor, table runners, placemats and more. Even though these items aren’t permanent, they add personality and allow you to experiment with colors, textures and patterns in small amounts. These creative interior design updates are quick, easy and inexpensive yet impactful. Keeping your home decor refreshed and up to date will help you fall in love with your home all over again.

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Design pros suggest homeowners incorporate light layering to maximize light throughout the day. Supplement daylight with overhead lighting from chandeliers, recessed and close-toceiling fixtures. Place task lighting such as pendants or desk lamps over work areas. Use accent lighting like wall sconces to add a soft glow as the day wanes. “Lighting should set the tone for productivity. For some, this might mean bright lighting and multiple sources. Others might prefer a moody vibe. Making it your own is what’s most important...oh, and a good backdrop for Zoom calls sure won’t hurt,” says Julie Wynalda, owner of True Vine Creations. Instagram influencer Heather, of Operation Tudor Revival, who’s DIY-ing her home renovation says, “Office lighting can be both functional and fabulous! I went with an overhead chandelier with a drum shade for an updated look. The shade also helps diffuse light to avoid glare on my computer screen.” Technology can help spaces pull doubleduty. Lifestyle blogger, Lindsey Dalton says, “We put our chandelier on a dimmer so it can be bright while my husband’s working but we can turn it down during dinner to transition the room from workday to relaxing evening.” With smart light fixtures, you can change lighting tone, brightness and color with a device or your voice. Control products from iDevices work with the three most popular voice assistants: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri. Using the iDevices smart Dimmer Switch and Wall Switch, you can set lights on dynamic schedules and automations based on triggers like your local sunrise or presence at home. Delineating start and stop times to your day through lighting can help optimize productivity and boost your mood. Smart controls can also facilitate distancelearning. “With a voice assistant built inside the Instinct smart light switch, you have your own at-home teaching assistant, helping answer questions and assisting with exercises,” says Andrew Ragali, senior marketing manager for iDevices. “It also allows you to play music or audiobooks using voice commands to keep kids on task.”

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was already always out and about. I work in this community. I’ve lived in this community for 27 years. For a while now, I’ve just decided to go out and pick up plastic bottles along the [Tackapausha] Preserve area. Since March, I have made it a weekly thing. It is my Monday morning project. I have a setup in my car. I have gloves and garbage bags and a grabber to pick up litter. I care a lot about my community. I care about the quality of life here. The most litter I have seen at one time was 147 plastic bottles, and I thought, “I can’t leave this here.” Sometimes I go with a friend or a smalgroup. Sometimes I go with my dog. I have some hotspots that I know will usually have a lot of litter from the weekends. Around the preserve area, Clark Street, Washington Avenue Park, those all seem to be hotspot areas. I’ve had some support from my neighbors. I think it gets appreciated. I’m a big proponent of recycling. I try not to litter. I have great pride in my surroundings and I tend to think just a small act of kindness is just to pick it up and get rid of it.

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Wilson goes gold for cancer awareness involve Wilson, knowing that Principal Duffy and his staff were all consumed with getting the school reopened,” Cohen said, “but I am so glad I did.” Cohen sent an email to the Wilson community asking for luminaria donations to light up the school. Within two days, she had received more than $600 from parents and staff members, many of whom had already purchased luminarias for their home. “It was a great showing of the generosity and love of Wilson the community has,” Cohen said. “The village as a whole came out to support this amazing cause, and the organizers had a hard time meeting the demand.” Cohen said that luminarias sold out twice, and she had waitlists of people wanting them to display outside their homes. “Wilson looked beautiful decorated with luminarias,” she said, “and the entire town shined bright all weekend long. It truly was an amazing showing of what a village can do when everyone gets involved.” Courtesy Rockville Centre School District; compiled by Briana Bonfiglio.

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Last month, Wilson Elementary School and neighboring homes “went gold” to show support for those living with pediatric cancer as part of a villagewide initiative. Rockville Centre resident Jaime Madden came up with the idea for Rockville Centre to “go gold” after hearing about a similar campaign in another state. She teamed up with fellow Rockville Centre resident and small business owner, Jeannine Palladino, and together with the Mary Ruchalski Foundation, they kicked off a village-wide luminary campaign to raise awareness and research funding, while most importantly honoring children everywhere who have battled this terrible illness. A weekend was picked for those who purchased luminaries to place them outside their home in the evening to light up the town gold. To get the word out, the campaign organizers had residents sign up to coordinate luminaria purchases for their block and neighborhood. Alix Cohen, mother of Wilson Elementary School students, volunteered to take care of her block, which she shares with the Wilson school. “I was hesitant to

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LUMINARIAS WERE PLACED in front of Wilson Elementary School.

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LEGAL NOTICE ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Directory Information The Rockville Centre Union Free School District, pursuant to Sec. 438, Pub. L. 90 247, Title IV, Sub. 99.37 known as the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”), designates the following personally identifiable information contained in a student’s education record as “directory information,” which may be publicly released without prior consent: Directory Information 1.Student’s name 2.Student’s address 3.Student’s date of birth 4.Major field of study 5.Participation in officially recognized activities and sports 6.Weight and height of members of athletic teams 7.Dates of attendance 8.Degrees, honors and awards received 9.Names of student’s parents 10.Most recent educational agency or institution attended by the student 11.Photography or imagery of the student (which may be released and appear to the public via mediums including, but not limited to, print and electronic media, the internet, television, or annual yearbooks published by the District). If the student from whom information is sought by the media does not want to be interviewed, photographed and/or videotaped, or if the parent/guardian of the student denies permission for media access to his/her child, such access will be denied by the b u i l d i n g principal/designee and/or the Superintendent of Schools, upon notice of same. Each year, parents, legal guardians or students who have attained the age of 18, may request that directory information designated above not be publicly released without their consent by writing to the District Clerk at 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570-2298, by September 30th of each school year. The student’s name, school and grade level must be included. The request not to publicly release information expires at the end of each school year. A letter must be submitted each year in order to continue nonrelease. All student educational records, and records that were created as a result of a student receiving special education services under Part B of IDEA, may also be released to another school or postsecondary institution at which the student seeks or intends to enroll.

ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Military Recruiters Access to High School Students and Information on Students The District will comply with requests from military recruiters and institutions of higher education (IHEs) for access to name, address and telephone listing of each secondary school student, except for any student whose parent (or the student if he or she is at least 18 years of age) has submitted a written request to opt-out of this disclosure, in which case the information will not be released without the parents’ (or student’s, if her or she is at least 18 years of age) prior written consent. Parents wishing to exercise their option to withhold such information without prior written parental consent may do so by obtaining a form from the South Side High School Main Office, completing the form, and returning it to the Principal’s Office at South Side High School by September 30th of each school year. ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Education Records In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”) and Rockville Centre School District Policy, parents and students over 18 years of age have the right to inspect and review their child’s/their student education records or to request the amendment of records believed to be inaccurate or misleading. Student education records are private unless the parent or student older than 18 consent to disclosure of personally identifiable information. FERPA authorizes disclosure of personally identifiable information without consent in limited circumstances. Procedures for such review process may be obtained from building principals or the District Clerk. ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Non-Discrimination No staff member in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District shall, on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, military status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or use of recognized guide dog, hearing dog or service dog, or domestic violence victim status be excluded from, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by the School District.

No student in the Rockville Centre Union Free School District shall, on the grounds of actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender or sex be excluded from, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity sponsored or conducted by the School District. ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Student Privacy Notice The Rockville Centre Union Free School District adopted Policy 7243, Student Privacy, Parental Access to Information, and Administration of Certain Physical Examinations to Minors. Policy 7243 requires notification to all parents and guardians of specific types of surveys or activities which will be conducted during the school year and/or during the summer program in accordance with law by either individual schools or the School District. If the School District or your child’s school principal plans to administer a survey or activity covered by this policy, you will be directly notified in writing prior thereto and then given ten (10) days to opt your child out of participation. ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Identification and Register of Children with Disabilities In accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), parents who believe their child may have a disability are urged to contact Dr. Noreen Leahy, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education, Rockville Centre UFSD, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570, telephone 516-255-8928, or Dr. Orly Gadon, Chairperson for the Committee on Special Education/Preschool Special Education at 516-255-8942. ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT Complaints of Discrimination In accordance with Title IX/Section 504/ADA, complaints and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Dr. Noreen Leahy, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Personnel Services and Special Education, Rockville Centre UFSD, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 at 516-255-8928. Dignity for All Students Act

Complaints pertaining to student harassment bullying and discrimination, in accordance with the Dignity for All Students Act, may be made to building Dignity Act Coordinators as follows: Covert School/ Darren Raymar, and Maureen Bedell at 516-255-8916, Hewitt School/Liz Pryke and Lisa Panebianco at 516-255-8913, Riverside School/Erik Walter and Lisa Panebianco at 516-255-8902, Watson School/Jen Pascarella and Sue Buckheit at 516-255-8904, Wilson School/Jim Duffy and Maureen Bedell at 516-255-8910, South Side Middle School/Shelagh McGinn and Jivanna Okolica at 516-255-8976, South Side High School/Ben Moss and Nicole Knorr at 516-255-8944. 123439

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of School District Public Hearing, District-Wide Safety Plan Rockville Centre UFSD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the Auditorium at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY at which time and place the Board of Education of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District will consider the District-Wide Safety Plan. The Public Hearing shall be held at the time and place stated herein. The proposed Plan is available on the District website. Rockville Centre Union Free School District Rockville Centre, New York By: Jacqueline Wong, District Clerk 123443 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: RICOED SOLUTIONS, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 08/27/20. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:443Lafayette Avenue. Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 123033 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Hearing Village of Rockville Centre Nassau County, New York Meeting Date: October 15, 2020 Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 330 Rockville Centre Village Code NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Exterior Design Review Board of the Village of Rockville Centre

Clyde Thomas Austin C l yd e T h o m a s Au s t i n , a g e 1 6 months, died unexpectedly at his home in Derry, New Hampshire on Oct. 5, 2020. Clyde was born in Manchester, New Hampshire on May 30, 2019, the son of Brent and Victoria (Ferrara) Austin. In addition to his parents, Clyde is survived by his sister Abigail, Clyde Thomas Austin a g e 3 , a n d h i s extended Austin family of Quincy, Mass., and Ferrara family of Rockville Centre. Clyde loved life and enjoyed playing with his big sister and dog Brewster. He loved eating and his favorite foods were apples, oranges, Cheerios, and especially Mom’s baking. Clyde loved being outdoors, going on family walks, playing in the water, picking fresh tomatoes out of Dad’s garden, and also loved music and dancing. Following cremation, a private celebration of Clyde’s life will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, visit: www.gofundme.com/f/inhonor-of-clyde-for-abigail The Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry is assisting the family with arrangements. To send a condolence or for more information, visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

George Boss George Boss, Esq., for merly of Rockville Centre, died unexpectedly on Oct. 1, 2020, Devoted father of Jacqueline, Christopher and Alexander. Loving brother of Marilyn Jurgensen and loving nephew of Rosalind Russo. Funeral Mass held at St. Agnes Cathedral. Interment at Holy Rood Cemetery in Westbury.

Evelyn A. McAteer Evelyn A. McAteer was a lifelong resident of Rockville Centre. She was born on Nov. 28, 1918, at her family home on

Locust Avenue. She was the third of four children, including brothers Raymond Schle gelmilch (Helen), Paul Schlegelmilch (Shirley) and Richard Schlegelmilch (Dorothy). She and her husband, Larry Sr., lived on Muirfield Road and raised three children, Lawrence McAteer Jr. (Carol), John Raymond McAteer (Donna) and Eileen Tolbert (Dale). Evelyn is survived also by her grandchildren Timothy McAteer, Michael McAteer (Jennifer), Jennifer Gottlieb, John McAteer (Liz), Thomas McAteer (Sarah), Roger Lee Tolbert (Amanda) and Julie Eve Hollingshead (Jason). Her g reat g randchildren include Meghan Ruhe (Kevin), Brian Gottlieb, Joseph Gottlieb, Kaitlyn McAteer, Emily McAteer, Jordan Lee Tolbert, Courtney Lynn Tolbert, Ryland Luc Tolbert, Lucienne McAteer, Caleb McAteer, Tristan McAteer, Finnegan McAteer, Chase Hollingshead, Connor Hollingshead and Hudson Hollingshead. Evelyn and Larry were married 39 years until his passing in 1979. Larry owned a business in town, Larry McAteer & Sons, and Evelyn was very involved in helping him. Larry Sr. was one of the founding members of Floodlight Rescue Co. No. 1. Evelyn and Larry had many friends in the Rockville Centre Fire Department. It was a huge part of their social life. She made time to care for her grandchildren, take trips with her husband and she was an active Eastern Star. She also volunteered at South Nassau Communities Hospital, worked the polls for elections and volunteered her time at the Church of the Ascension in the area of fundraising (working in the shop attached to the church). She loved to sell handmade Christmas items during the Christmas Bazaars, and in later years she cared for young children in their homes, making it possible for young moms to go out to work. The children called her Nanny, just as her grandchildren did. Evelyn resided at Maple Pointe Assisted Living, where they all said she was “so sweet.” Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 15 at Thomas A. Glynn & Son Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Greenfield Cemetery following the service. Due to ongoing health concerns all visitors entering the funeral home are reminded that proper facial covering is required.

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will have a Public Hearing via VIDEO CONFERENCING LEGAL NOTICE October 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM Case No. 11-2020 Ross Adler 4 Hargale Court Rockville Centre, New York 11570 Description:Construct a second story addition with interior alterations.

Premises known as: 4 Hargale Court Case No. 12-2020 Gina Carroll 21 Amherst Court Rockville Centre, New York 11570 Description:First and second floor additions with interior alterations, accessory structure in rear yard, and a covered rear porch. Premises known as:

21 Amherst Court *Please see Rockville Centre Village website, RVCNY.GOV, calendar for videoconferencing information* The Exterior Design Review Board OF THE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE Eugene Murray Village Hall, Rockville Centre, New York

George Bella, Chairperson of the consultants to The Exterior Design Review Board Thomas Domanico, Secretary to The Consultants Information and records for Exterior Design Review cases are available the Office of the Secretary, 110 Maple Avenue, RVC 123437

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A. The common theme of everything you describe is a lack of respect for rules and the shirking of responsibility by people who do the work. The contractor, may he rest in peace, as with all contractors, had an obligation to get inspections when working in your municipality under your permit. He also had an obligation to make certain the permit was in the owner’s possession and that they were working with copies to protect the original documents, which are as valuable as the closing papers on your home. The new plumber you’ll hire needs to get his name and license number registered with your municipality as the plumber of record, and hopefully knows how the sprinkler system works and can test it for the architect to see and approve. I’m always amazed that authorities who grant permits and issue licenses to plumbers and electricians don’t require those two professionals to sign their own name to their own work, just like any proud, licensed craftsperson should do. Instead, the same municipality makes it necessary for an engineer or architect, who had nothing to do with the installation, make a written statement that the system was installed to code and works correctly. So if the system fails, the plumber who installed the sprinklers walks away and the municipality points its finger at the architect or engineer when insurance inspectors step in to try to diminish the insurance payout and collect funds by suing the architect/engineer in order to settle your insurance claim. Architects and engineers don’t install or maintain building components. This particular procedure was purposely made complicated to avoid responsibility but to make it look like you’re protected, which is also why municipalities ask for a private agency to do your electrical inspection. They know that electrical work is a contributor to fire and avoid that responsibility, too. Good luck! © 2020 Monte Leeper Readers are encouraged to send questions to yourhousedr@aol.com, with “Herald question” in the subject line, or to Herald Homes, 2 Endo Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530, Attn: Monte Leeper, architect.

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here is perhaps no disease that strikes greater fear in the hearts of women than breast cancer. It is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, behind lung cancer, and the second-most-common form of cancer among women, behind skin cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the many who have died while spreading the word that early detection is key to preventing deaths. It’s an excellent time to have a mammogram or make an appointment to get one. Screenings and treatments, however, are down dramatically since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Breast imaging has dropped by 62 percent, genetic counseling by 26 percent, breast surgery by 21 percent, and as of August, new cancer diagnoses by 52 percent, research shows. Medical experts are urging women to be screened and keep up any treatments and surgeries. Breast cancer occurs when cells grow beyond their normal bounds. The cancer can then metastasize — that is, spread through the blood or lymph systems to other parts of the body. The average age of diagnosis for breast cancer is 62, though experts recommend that women begin having annual mammograms at age 45, and as early as 40 for women with histories of breast cancer in their families. Though the symptoms can range widely, some of the most common include: ■ A lump, knot or thickening under the breast or in the underarm area. ■ Swelling, redness or darkening of the breast. ■ Change in a breast’s size or shape. ■ An itchy, scaly sore or rash on the nipple. ■ A pulling-in or retraction of the nipple or other parts of the breast.

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LETTERS Supporting Judy Griffin To the Editor: I wish to express my support for the re-election of State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin in the 21st Assembly District. During the past two years that Griffin has been in office, she has followed through with her promise to be the voice of all of her constituents, without regard to party affiliation. Griffin promised to fight to

bring funding to the district, and she has delivered. She sought and secured federal funding for child care facilities, school supplies and personal protective equipment for essential front-line workers. More important, during these challenging times, she has helped small businesses navigate governmental bureaucracy. She has assisted small business owners in the community in reopening because she understands that small businesses are the lifeblood of our community. Griffin has also been a reliable source, guiding constituents

Making Strides The■American■Cancer■Society’s■annual■ Making■Strides■Walk■at■Jones■Beach,■ held■annually■in■October,■has■been■ canceled■because■of■the■coronavirus■ pandemic,■but■the■society■is■still■ holding■a■drive-through■fundraiser■ at■Jones■Beach■on■Sunday,■Oct.■18.■ To■sign■up,■go■to■bit.ly/3dh2hlL.■ For■more,■email■LongIslandNYStrides@ cancer.org■or■call■(631)■300-3212. that breast-feeding reduces the risk of cancer. Research shows that the longer a woman breast-feeds, the more protected she is against the disease. The American Cancer Society says that new technology to fight breast cancer is emerging, and that modern medicine’s understanding of the risk factors is also improving. Consulting with your doctor and being vigilant about your health are the most important actions that a woman can take. The key is awareness. Know your body, and know your risks. Prevention and early detection are the best weapons in the battle against breast cancer.

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area, which would take the MTA several months. It would be subject to review by the FTA and the New York City and state governments. Service reductions would require the MTA to update its FTA bus, subway and commuter rail fleet management plans. The FTA would want to ensure that the MTA has the financial resources to maintain its equipment, so that rail cars can remain operational for their intended lifespan of 39 years, and buses, 14 years. But with such extensive reductions, several hundred to several thousand commuter and subway rail cars and buses would no longer be needed, and couldn’t simply be kept around as spare equipment. The LIRR has a fleet of more than 1,150 cars, and Metro North, more than 1,260. New York City Transit has 6,400 subway cars, and more than 5,700 buses operate in the city. The fleets are partially federally funded, and equipment that is no longer needed for passenger service as a result of service reductions would require the FTA’s permission to be temporarily mothballed in a safe and secure location, while still being maintained. That would defeat the goal of cost savings. Another option would be to transfer

equipment that is no longer needed to another transit agency. The paperwork alone involved in this process would take several months, and, once the transfer is completed, if ridership increases significantly or parts of the fleet need to be replaced, additional equipment would not be readily available. The MTA could also purchase the excess federally funded equipment from the FTA, basing its value on depreciation. The MTA would then be free to sell the surplus equipment and keep the proceeds. And it could retire any equipment that has already reached the end of its intended lifespan. But this, too, could lead to a shortage of equipment down the road. Most important, as far as commuters are concerned, a major reduction in LIRR service would go directly against promised increases in that service: new trains for the New York Islanders’ arena at Belmont Park, starting next October; a 40 percent increase in rush-hour service when the $2.6 billion Main Line Third Track is completed in December 2022; the addition of 24 trains per hour during peak times in support of the $11.2 billion East Side Access to Grand Central Terminal, also scheduled for December 2022;

eductions could leave commuters seething and increase costs for the agency.

LETTERS through any issue or hardship during the Covid-19 crisis, whether it was holding PSE&G LI accountable for its delay in repairing service or ensuring that the cost of PPE for dental procedures wouldn’t be a financial burden for patients. Griffin’s record demonstrates that she is someone you can count on to advocate for you, especially in these challenging times. DEBRA SIEGEL Rockville Centre

Defending our rights To the Editor: Re Scott Brinton’s column “We could use a little old-school politics right now” (Oct. 1-7): I was saddened to read that some of the people who responded to Brinton’s previous column, “A maddening tale of two presidencies” (Sept. 17-23), resorted to name-calling. I am also the child of a World War II Navy veteran. I am retired from the FDNY, which I served proudly for 26 years. I also have been involved with multiple charitable endeavors, along with many of my friends. We have delivered supplies and toys (more than 100,000) to areas coping with the aftermath of hurricanes in the U.S. since Katrina in 2005. I believe in the Constitution, and I love the United States. I support the police, and just as we were told after 9/11 that we should not judge all

and an increase in reverse-peak service on all branches by the end of that year. The MTA board of directors has a legal and fiduciary responsibility to protect the interests of both commuters and taxpayers. We need to make sure that Foye details all of the potential costs and challenges of the changes he has in mind with the board as well as elected officials at all levels of government before he proceeds with those cuts. And Long Islanders need to know how their daily commutes will change if the proposed cuts and fare hikes are implemented. How overcrowded will trains become? What will be the cost in time that commuters spend standing on platforms? How will social distancing be maintained as the coronavirus pandemic drags on? These are questions that all of us who use the LIRR and any other branches of the MTA should be asking. To voice your opinions, write to Foye, at the MTA, 2 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10004, or LIRR President Phil Eng, at the LIRR, 4312 Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, N.Y. 11435. Or record a comment for one of the MTA’s monthly board meetings, now being held on Zoom. For a schedule and instructions, go to www.mtaboardmeetings. Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office for over three decades.

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Muslims by the actions of a few, we should not now judge all law enforcement officers by the actions of a few. In Brinton’s most recent column, he wrote of Justice Ruth Ginsberg and her deep and abiding Jewish faith. Will the press now stand idly by if Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett is bashed for practicing her Catholic faith by those on the left? The First Amendment clearly gives people the right to practice their religion, in addition to the right to free expression. Journalists have the choice to defend her constitutional rights or to pile on. And if you believe that all people have equal First Amendment rights in our country, I challenge you to wear a Make America Great Again hat and walk through the Upper West Side, SoHo, Greenwich Village or nearly anywhere in New York City and see how far you get. To Brinton, I say keep up the good work because, although I do not agree with most of what he writes, I enjoy and respect his conviction and will defend his First Amendment right to the press. TOM O’CONNOR North Bellmore

Time to ban fracking To the Editor: U.S. Rep. Kathleen Rice has shown herself to be a true partner in helping to bring

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New York state and our country to 100 percent clean and renewable energy. Indeed, her opposition to the Port Ambrose Liquefied Natural Gas Port and her support for offshore wind is commendable. But our planet is rapidly heating up, making it urgent that we move off fossil fuels such as fracked gas.

I urge Rice to co-sponsor and actively work for the passage of the Fracking Ban Act (H.R. 5857). We need to ban hydraulic fracturing and stop any new fossil fuel infrastructure across our country. JOSEPH VARON West Hempstead

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was asked by a local proprietor why so many educators vote Democratic. I asked, “How do you know they do?” He blithely answered, “Well, I read it in the paper.” Our brief exchange was a friendly one, but it reminded me of how our nation’s deep political divisions now seem to define our daily discourse. Just in the past few years, the political trenches have become that much deeper and, sadly, the “debate” is that much more indecorous. What can we do to stem the excesses of partisanship, which I believe are ROBERT A. infecting our politiSCOTT cal process and the ability to make sound decisions on the most critical issues affecting our society? Think about the resistance to wearing masks and respecting social distancing. After the storekeeper’s comment, I began wondering why it seems that Republicans and Democrats can’t work together; why politics involves divisiveness, damning and distortion of the truth; why so many seem relentlessly opposed but not engaged. The certitude they show reveals no moral anguish about critical issues, like immigration, which must be reformed if we are to admit the talent we need at all levels.

Why can’t we work together? I wondered why we see more demonizing than discussing; why what the media calls “debates” are really more like serial assertions, leaving essential questions undiscussed. Then I considered why elected officials of all stripes need each other. Why can’t we disagree without being disagreeable? What lessons are we teaching our children? Democrats are criticized for reliance on government for progressive social policies and infrastructure funding. Republicans want to cut taxes and reduce government. But infrastructure is needed to provide the platforms that Republicans expect for entrepreneurs to succeed. No millionaire or billionaire can legitimately claim that he or she did it alone. They, and certainly those who helped them, were most likely educated in public schools, drove to work on public roads, relied on police and firefighters, and used publicly licensed airwaves to communicate. They took for granted that they could eat safe foods and breathe clean air. In other words, entrepreneurs succeed by using facilities and systems funded by the taxes they don’t want to pay. Many anti-government types acknowledge this when they talk about “giving back” in recognition of the advantages society provided them. Far too often, though, these tax-deductible charitable contribu-

tions serve as “voluntary taxation,” supporting personal priorities instead of the public ones that should be funded by taxes. And there are notable problems that result from too little government involvement: an inadequate and inequitable health care system, a lack of pandemic preparedness, rampant racism, financial meltdowns, unprotected water and produce, and cities and towns that are ravaged by hurricanes and forest fires. We suffer from too much focus on individual freedoms and not enough on collective responsibility. This doesn’t mean that government is the answer to every problem — or that business and the market are the sources of all wisdom. There are proper functions for government and proper functions for the market, and ignoring the unique missions of either usually leads to difficulty. The market seeks profit maximization, the public seeks safety and assurances and each balances the other. Over time, disparate groups around the world have peacefully reached agreements on issues as diverse as the Law of the Sea treaty, international telecommunications, air traffic control, the calendar and time zones, to name just a few. In each case, all gained through compromise. They built on the unique characteristics of cooperation and tolerance.

e need leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base.

These examples give me hope that differing points of view can find common cause in the highly inefficient use of tax revenues. On Long Island, for example, we have some 900 taxing authorities, each with a board and administrative structure. Think of the numerous towns and villages in our two counties, and the school, water, sewer and library districts that serve our population of 2.8 million. The challenges ahead are too large for either the government or the market to solve by themselves. Energy uses and sources, unconstrained financial instruments and natural disasters like rising seas are greater than either sector can handle alone. We need less anger and attitude. Instead we need committed leaders who will work on behalf of the public, not just party or base, and an informed citizenry prepared to debate them in order to bring all sides together to address common problems with common sense. And we, the public, should commit ourselves to elect new representatives when those in office are more committed to noise than negotiation. Only when this happens — when we can debate without shouting, and disagree without being disagreeable — can we begin to spend tax dollars more wisely on the highest priorities, and not continue to borrow from the next generation. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University.

As if it couldn’t have gotten worse, he was contagious

illions of Americans seem to be manifesting what has been called “insane” behavior: They keep doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different and better result. They keep flouting coronavirus regulations, and, even though such behavior has killed an outrageous number of Americans, they still expect a different outcome for themselves. They are surprised when they get sick. In the midst of a RANDI surging pandemic, KREISS they won’t wear a simple mask, even as the highly contagious virus sweeps across the country. They continue circulating the same lies about Covid-19 that have challenged the medical community from the beginning. These lies, minimizing the threat of the disease, undermine epidemiologists and embolden people to take risks that may land them in the ICU. Even though people at the White House are dropping like flies, those loyal to President Trump don’t see the necessity of a course correction in White House corona-

virus protocols. They are still ready to attend Trump’s mask-optional rallies without social distancing, even after people have gotten sick and died after such public events. Just ask Herman Cain. Millions think it’s OK to move about in public without observing the basic safety precautions issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. They have no problem with sitting within spitting distance of the speaker at the podium. Witness the president’s unmasked children sitting in the audience at the first debate. I still see people without masks in local stores. They apparently believe that if Covid-19 isn’t a hoax, then at worst it’s no big deal, and in Trump’s case it’s “a blessing in disguise.” So, no worries. And why should they fret? The president of the United States isn’t worried. Even after testing positive, after suffering various clinical symptoms of Covid-19, having at least two episodes of low oxygen levels and spiking a fever, he is champing at the bit to hold rallies and even an in-person second debate with Joe Biden. At press time, the White House was refusing to release his updated Covid-19 test results. These aren’t his tax returns;

this is life and death. He was a one-man source of contagion, with more than 30 people and counting in his inner and extended circle falling ill with the disease. It hasn’t been determined who is Patient One in the White House cluster, but Trump is doing nothing to urge contact tracing or rigorous testing. Even sick, he insisted on that notorious joy ride around Walter Reed Army Medical Center, exposing everyone in the presidential SUV to the virus. In his widely mocked “Covita” appearance from a White House balcony, looking like your generic dictator, he insisted he was cured. It was like a miracle. Actually, it was ill-advised and seemingly delusional. With Donald Trump, there is absolutely no learning curve, and on some level, that’s the worst thing about him. He doesn’t learn, he doesn’t evolve, he doesn’t get enlightened, he doesn’t ever apologize for his mistakes. He could get lucky and survive, but as we went to press, he should be in isolation, according to many medical experts. Nevertheless, he insists he is fine, and is going about his business, often without a mask and without observing social distancing.

nd Trump hinted that the Gold Star military families might have gotten him sick.

He has learned nothing from this bout with Covid-19. The novel coronavirus has brought about a novel realization. The president is unable to learn from his blunders and misapprehensions because he cannot acknowledge making mistakes. He never regrets; he never apologizes. Bad outcomes are always someone else’s fault. In the case of his Covid-19, he hinted that the Gold Star families he greeted at the White House might have gotten him sick. But he may have known he was positive for the virus before he received the military families in the White House, with few masks in sight. How could he not spread the infection he carried? In an interview, he said the Gold Star families love to touch him and kiss him. Some, I imagine, may pay a price for that privilege. In the criminal justice system, someone who can’t learn from his mistakes is known as a repeat offender. Repeat offenders in the time of Covid are those who keep walking through this viral fire without expecting to get burned. I must be insane, too, because I fully hoped that a chastened president might express thanks for his recovery and then embrace all the Covid-19 precautions that would keep the people around him safe. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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