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Memorializing Afghan, Iraq wars at park mittee would design and raise $100,000 for a new monument to honor county veterans of the “Fighting in Afghanistan was wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. like Whac-A-Mole,” said Army County officials said they hoped Staff Sgt. Chad Ryals, a veteran to break ground on the memoriof the wars in Afghanistan and al Oct. 7, to commemorate the Iraq. “It’s rocky and 20th anniversary of mountainous there, the outbreak of war and [fighters] would in Afghanistan. pop out of the mounThe memorial tains and use the terwas established in rain against us. A lot 1947, two years after of my friends didn’t World War II ended. make it home.” The plaza has grown Ryals, a Louisiever since, with ana native, enlisted monuments that recwhen he was 17. CHAD RYALS ognize those who Now 35 and a Glen fought in the Civil, Cove resident for Veteran Spanish-American, five years, he said Korean and Vietnam it’s important that wars. combat veterans “We’re proud that from the war in Afghanistan and Nassau County is home to one of the second Persian Gulf War be the largest veteran populations remembered — those who did in the state,” Curran said. not return home alive as well as “There are 55,000 veterans who those who did. He said he had make their home right here in wondered why it took Nassau Nassau.” County so long to add a monuSome 4,281 residents served in ment to Veterans Memorial Iraq and Afghanistan, according Plaza in Eisenhower Park for to census data. Twenty-one died. these veterans, and added that “Our troops are coming home he was pleased with the decision. now from Afghanistan,” Curran Flanked by veterans, Nassau said. “It makes sense that right County Executive Laura Curran now, more than ever, we ensure announced July 8 at the plaza that present and future generathat a bipartisan advisory comCONTINUED ON PAGE 5
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he only way you’re truly gone is if you’re forgotten.
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Serenaded into the sunset Stephanie Sobel, of Sea Cliff, enjoyed the music of the Rusty String Band at Sunset Serenades at Clifton Park in Sea Cliff on July 15. More photos, Page 15.
Sea Cliff Yacht Club to host the Around Long Island Regatta BY JILL NOSSA jnossa@liherald.com
After a one-year gap, the Around Long Island Regatta is set to return for the 44th time, a much-anticipated event that has sparked a rivalry between two participating U.S. service academies. Hosted by the Sea Cliff Yacht Club, the sailboat race has been an annual event since 1977,
and typically involves more than 70 boats from the metropolitan area and beyond. Open to boats 24 feet and larger, the regatta is designed for sailors of all levels, competing in as many as 10 divisions, typically finishing in one to three days. Smaller boats that perform well can beat bigger boasts based on time allowance ratings. The race will begin on July 29, and will be
followed by an award ceremony on Aug. 1. Boats may enter the race via the Around Long Island Regatta website, alir.org, or at yachtscoring.com. The U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy have built an ongoing rivalry for more than 20 years. Both schools have strived to be first overall, according to the school CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
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For the past few months, the Garvies Point waterfront development project has hit major milestones as new construction begins and other projects reach completion. The completion of the Beacon condominium project was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony last month, an event that not only warranted the attendance of local elected officials but also caught the eye of Ashanti, a Glen Cove native who had the honor of cutting the ribbon. “It’s amazing to see the success and how much Glen Cove has grown,” Ashanti said. “These buildings are beautiful. It shows the progression and love in the community. I’m happy to be back in my hometown to celebrate this.” “I’ve built a lot of buildings,” Joe Graziose, RXR Realty’s executive vice president for residential construction and development said, “but here I am today celebrating one of the greatest moments in my career.” Graziose said that one reason it felt so great is that the project was built in his hometown. “This has been a magical journey for us,” he said, “one that, for me, started 50 years when I was playing on this same ground we’re standing on.” The area of a former industrial site along Glen Cove Creek has undergone a major transformation over the past several decades, dating to the 1970s when Glen Cove officials first sought developers for the polluted site. Legal and environmental problems got in the way of development, though the proposed construction did prompt the cleanup of the former Li Tungsten site, which was on the federal Superfund list of hazardous sites. The cleanup was overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency, and the dredging of the mouth of Glen Cove Creek began in the 1990s. The site was designated as a Brownfield Showcase Community in 1998, and the city received a federal grant of $1.4 million to clean up and redevelop the site. According to Graziose, about 60 percent of the The Beacon’s 167 units have been sold, and the building has been open for about a year, but RXR decided to hold off on a ribbon-cutting until it could be done safely. He acknowledged the various municipal leaders and elected officials who were present, noting that the redevelopment project is a “true public-private partnership’ relationship. “None of this could have happened without government and the private sector getting together to work harmoniously on something that could turn out like Garvies Point,” Graziose said. Graziose also stressed the fact that the company has hired Glen Cove businesses to aid in the construction of both Garvies Point and Village Square, including Maccarone Plumbing, Telstar Integrated Solutions and Eqwipt Glass and Mirror. Mayor Tim Tenke said he was happy to see the buildings complete and reminded people that the redevelopment is intended to benefit the entire community. “The public amenities are here for everyone to
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ASHANTI AND MAYOR Tim Tenke cut the ribbon together. use,” Tenke said. “This is not an enclave, it’s open to the public.” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran acknowledged that building new construction is not an easy process in the county. “This is an amazing day. We know that it is difficult to get things done here in Nassau County—we have to own that and we have to own the fact that it’s up to us to make it better, to make it easier, to make it more attractive,” Curran said. “But we are finding more development coming here to Nassau County. This ribbon cutting is really a symbol that Nassau County is open to private development, we do work well with our municipal partners, you just have to keep pushing.” Tenke and Graziose both referred to Congressman Tom Suozzi’s “vision” of a more vibrant waterfront during his term as mayor of Glen Cove in the 1990s. Under his leadership, the cleanup began, paving the way for redevelopment. “People talk about the vision for this,” Suozzi said, “But vision doesn’t mean anything unless you make it happen and a lot of people did a lot of work…this is literally decades of work, hundreds of millions of dollars, tens of thousands of hours of hard work by the developers, government officials, team members. I’m grateful to the developers for sticking with it, for putting so much at risk to make this happen. It’s a great day for Glen Cove, and I’m happy to have played a small part in making it happen.” RXR CEO Scott Rechler echoed that sentiment, noting that it was a team effort that took optimism and perseverance. “The best compliment we get is from peo-
GRAMMY AWARD WINNING singer Ashanti spoke at the ribbon cutting for The Beacon at Garvies Point. ple who had anxiety about this being built, and when talk to them now they can’t say how happy they are to come down and enjoy what it’s all about,” Rechler said. “It helps diffuse the anxiety of change…it’s for the next generation to enjoy.” The roads, bike paths and esplanade are now open for public use, as well as the
playground and the dog park. Other projects in the works include a new building on the water for Garvies Point Brewery, which will include a pub and is expected to open in March 2022; affordable housing units on Dickson Street, which broke ground earlier this month with an estimated completion date of spring 2023; and a 172 luxury rental unit project.
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Glen Head Boy Scout finally reaches Eagle status wood forest with a number of walking trails on Chicken Valley Road in Old Brookville. When he noticed that many Louis Lavenda, of Glen Head, after of the trail signs had fallen into disrecompleting his eagle scout project over pair, he decided to make new ones, and a year ago, was finally recognized for to create a way to log visitors at the attaining scouting’s highest rank. Lav- park. enda was honored at Glen Head-Glen“I’m a civil engineering major in wood Landing Boy Scout Troop 195’s school now, and have been making Court of Honor on June 18, 14 months things since I was around 12, so I wantafter he fulfilled the last of the Eagle ed to do something where I could create Scout requirements. His award ceremo- something, and give back to a park and ny had to be postponed because of the the outdoors,” Lavenda said. “I looked at coronavirus pandemic. pictures of the park from the ’90s and “I feel really accomplished that I early 2000s and nothing has really made the rank of changed. I wanted to Eagle,” Lavenda said. give back to the people “A lot of people in the of the community and troop are always pushthe park itself by making the scouts to get ing these trail mark[Eagle], but it’s more ers.” than the status; it’s the He led the younger accomplishment of members of Troop 195 working hard and earnin the construction of ing the title. Becoming the kiosk and trail an Eagle teaches you to markers. To fund the be a leader.” project, he used his Lavenda, 19, who is business Insta g ram preparing for his sophprofile (@bitteromore year at Worcesbladeco) to auction off ter Polytechnic Instiwood cutting boards, tute in Massachusetts, knives and even wearwas a scout for 12 able art he made himyears. He was a memself. ber of the Order of the Lavenda started as a A r r o w, s c o u t i n g ’ s Cub Scout in Glen honor society, and was Head Pack 278, then LOUIS LAVENDA also Troop 195’s senior advanced to Sea Cliff Boy Scout Troop 195 patrol leader. Troop 43 before trans“I believe that the ferring to Troop 195. foundation and skills he got through All three troops are members of the Boy Scouts prepared him to be a strong, Theodore Roosevelt Boy Scout Council. independent individual,” Louis’s moth- A 2020 graduate of North Shore High er, Kim Lavenda, said. “Only a small School, he was a punter on the football percentage of scouts attain Eagle status team and a member of the Robotics and stick with it, so I’m extremely Team, RoboGym 3950, and helped both proud of him and his accomplish- teams notch successful seasons and ments.” earn a number of awards. Since Eagle Scouts were first recogLavenda is continuing his football nized in 1911, only 4 percent of Scouts career at WPI, despite the challenges of have earned the rank. the continuing health crisis. “It was a For his Eagle project, which he com- rough year for these kids — the pandempleted in the spring of 2020, Lavenda col- ic kind of took away that so-called collaborated the North Shore Land Alli- lege experience for students,” his mothance at the Hope Goddard Iselin Pre- er said. “Despite everything going on, I serve, building a sign-in kiosk and new think Louis really excelled in his first trail markers at the preserve, a hard- year at school.”
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lot of people in the troop are always pushing the scouts to get [Eagle], but it’s more than the status; it’s the accomplishment of working hard and earning the title. Becoming an Eagle teaches you to be a leader.
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Monument to honor Afghanistan, Iraq vets and have some sort of PTSD.” Ralph Esposito, director of the Vetertions continue to appreciate the sacrifice ans Service Agency for Nassau County, that veterans have made for our nation.” said veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq do The county memorial committee has 12 members, five of whom Curran select- not join veterans organizations because they have families and are looking for ed, five chosen by the Nassau jobs to support them. Council of Veterans of For“These are all kids who eign Wars, one by the Nassau aren’t interested in joining County Legislature’s majoriAmerican Legions or VFWs,” ty and one by the minority. said Esposito, of Floral Park. Chris Peterkin, command“We’re in our 70s, from the er of the Bellmore Veterans Korean and Vietnam wars, of Foreign Wars Post 2770, is for the most part. They don’t forming an additional comwant to listen to a bunch of mittee of Afghanistan and old guys talking war stories.” Iraq veterans to work with Regardless, efforts continthe county’s committee. The ue to recruit younger veterVFW spearheaded the memoans. rial, he said, because an VIRGINIA Ryals, who served in Iraq active Afghanistan/Iraq war from 2003 to 2005, and in veteran organization does not CERVASIO Afghanistan from 2006 to exist. He urged volunteers to Founder, 2007, said he could underjoin, adding that they do not Heroes Among Us stand why the veterans don’t need to be VFW members. want to talk. “It’s kind of a Peter Wenninger, comrepressive memory, which mander of the East Meadow American Legion Memorial Post 82, said causes constant stress,” he said. “It affects he has not found any veterans from the you mentally, and you can’t relax. You Afghanistan and Iraq wars who want to don’t want to think about it.” Many veterans feel survivor’s guilt, he become involved in the legion. “I hand them my card and ask them to said. “They say talking about it helps, but please come down to the hall, and I’m met it doesn’t,” he said. “I volunteer at a suiwith comments like, ‘How did you know I cide hotline for veterans. I put myself out was a vet?’ and ‘Why did you come across of my comfort zone to help.” Virginia Cervasio, of Glen Cove, creatthe parking lot to talk to me?’” Wenninger said. “I get the feeling that they don’t trust ed Heroes Among Us, a nonprofit that
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CHRIS PETERKIN, COMMANDER of the Bellmore Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2770, urged veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars to volunteer to work on the monument. serves veterans. She formed the organization in memory of her son, Angelo, 24, an Air Force Gulf War veteran who died by suicide in 2006. Her nonprofit will donate $5,000 toward the monument. A member of Curran’s 12-member veteran’s advisory committee, Cervasio said she will do whatever is needed.
“This project is very close to my heart because I’m honoring my son,” she said. “This is the war he fought in and died. It doesn’t matter that he didn’t die there.” “The only way you’re truly gone is if you’re forgotten,” Ryals said. The memorial “wouldn’t be for me. It would be for them.”
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Heralds honor Business Women of L.I. By Lee Meyer lmeyer@liherald.com
July 14 was a banner day for Long Island’s women of business. The Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards, originally planned for 2020 and delayed more than a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, were held at The Heritage Club at Bethpage and recognized women for their excellence in various fields. The awards kicked off with a cocktail hour at which guests and honorees met and networked with one another. The mood was bursting with positivity, with honorees excited and grateful to be able to meet in person for the first time in over a year. Honorees said they were thrilled to be among their peers and acknowledged how much harder it is, even in this day and age, for women to succeed and advance in their careers compared to their male counterparts. “I think it’s harder for women to reach the same business goals as men,” said honoree Lisa Rispoli, partner at Grassi Advisors & Accountants. “There’s still a difference.” “I really appreciate this honor, and I’m thankful to the Herald and Richner for recognizing women in business. I think it’s very important for younger women to have women in business as mentors to look up to,” said honoree Dr. Eve Lupenko-Ferrante, of the Glen Cove City Council. “I am a humble businesswoman, so when I was asked to be an honoree it meant a lot to me,” said Lisa E. Boglione, founder, president and CEO of Accu-Serve Process Service, LTD & Publications Elite Company Inc. “I come from the generation of change, when women were coming out of the home and into the business world. Starting a business from scratch was very tough. Everyone should be recognized for what they do, but moms that are business owners or in the workforce juggle something men couldn’t understand. I give kudos to all women.” Another honoree, Director of Nursing at Mount Sinai South Nassau Eileen Mahler, said it was important to be able to gather together after the rough year that was 2020. “Being in health care, we’ve had such a rough year,” she said. “It’s nice to be able to get together and to recognize the things they’ve done is great.” Guests gathered for the awards ceremony and sit-down dinner. Opening remarks by Richner Communications President and CEO Stuart Richner expressed great joy in hosting the Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards and recalled the founding of Richner Communications by his parents, Edith and Robert Richner, expressing the profound impact his mother had on the business and its success. Richner added, “It is my deep belief that women must be represented equally in every profession, that they should have access to every rung on the career ladder, to every seat in the corporate boardroom and to every opportunity to earn equal pay. The honorees before you this evening represent the progress we have made as a society on this front, but there is much more
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SupporterS caMe out in force for the women honorees at the Herald Premier Business Women of Long Island Awards last week.
work to do.” Director of New Business Development Eric Feil gave brief remarks as well, and introduced the upcoming Long Island Choice Awards, a reader’s choice program that launches July 28. Special guest speaker Nassau County Executive Laura Curran — the first woman to hold the position — spoke on the importance of honoring and recognizing women for their significant and important contributions to business. “It was an honor to attend the second annual Premier Businesswomen Awards Gala,” Curran said. “We celebrated high-level women business leaders making a difference both professionally and in their respective communities. Their contributions are notable and worthy of praise, and as they take on more substantial roles, I’m confident that their impact will continue to grow. I thank the Long Island Herald for hosting such a beneficial event.” Amy Amato, executive director of corporate relations and events for Richner Communications, said, “We were originalContinued on neXt page
eiLeen MahLer accepted the award for Excellence in Healthcare from Richner Communications Inc. President Stuart Richner and the evening’s emcee, Antoinette Biordi of News 12. Kerri anne ScanLon received the award for Excellence in Healthcare with Richner and Biordi. MicheLe dean accepted the award for Trailblazer of the Year with Richner and Biordi.
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continued from PreViouS Page ly supposed to have this celebration in March of 2020, and I’m so glad we were finally able to meet in person to honor these fabulous and powerful women.” The awards were announced by News 12 anchor and Emmy winner Antoinette Biordi. Awards were given in categories such as health care, real estate, education, government, legal, finance and more. Suffolk Federal Credit Union CEO Michele Dean, who won Trailblazer of the Year, said, “To be in the class of all these accomplished women...it’s such an honor. In the banking industry, there are not many female CEOs, especially on Long Island.” Dean, who started her job during the pandemic, said, “It’s been such a rewarding experience.” Thanks to sponsors Mount Sinai South Nassau, Glen Cover Hospital, Touro College, Suffolk Federal Credit Union, Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, New York Cancer & Blood Specialists, Prager Metis, PSEG Long Island, Cameron Engineering, Adelphi University, AccuServe Process Service Ltd, Real Estate Homes and Publications Elite Company Inc. See more photos at richnerlive.com.
TRAILBLAZER OF THE YEAR Michele Dean President/CEO Suffolk Federal Credit Union EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Eileen Mahler, PhD, RN, NE-BC Director of Nursing Education: Professional Development, Practice and Research Mount Sinai South Nassau EXCELLENCE IN HEALTHCARE Kerri Anne Scanlon, RN Executive Director Glen Cove Hospital EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE Deirdre O’Connell CEO Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty ACCOUNTING Diana Hopkins Director, Valuation & Business Analytics BDO USA, LLP ACCOUNTING Hayley Mayer, EA Principal Client Account Services Prager Metis CPAs ACCOUNTING Lisa Rispoli, CPA, AEP Partner, Trust & Estate Services Leader Grassi Advisors & Accountants ACCOUNTING Mary Santoli Director of Small Business Services Prager Metis CPAs EDUCATION Meredith H. Celentano Assistant Vice President for
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GUESTS ENJOYED COCKTAILS and conversation.
Development and Alumni Affairs Hofstra University EDUCATION Linda Howard-Weissman Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement Touro Law Center EDUCATION Elaine L. Smith, EdD, MS, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, ANEF Dean, College of Nursing and Public Health Adelphi University EDUCATION Joanne O’Brien Dean of the School of Education and Human Services Molloy College ENERGY & TRANSPORTATION Peggy Keane Managing Director and Vice President Construction and Operations PSEG Long Island ENGINEERING Janice Jijina, P.E., AICP, CEP, LEED AP Partner of Planning and Environmental Analysis Cameron Engineering FINANCE & BANKING Cara Cunha Senior Mortgage Loan Officer PNC Bank FINANCE & BANKING Melissa Curtis Sales Manager/Senior Loan Originator Contour Mortgage FINANCE & BANKING Diane Johnston Vice President Bernstein Private Wealth Management
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EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
COMMUNITY UPDATE Friday, July 23
Wednesday, July 28
Movie at the Library
Movie: The Goonies
Gold Coast Public Library Annex, 50 Railroad Ave., Glen Head, 2 to 4 p.m. Watch “Who Framed Roger Rabbit?” (1988) at the library. It’s 1947 Hollywood and Eddie Valiant, a down-on-his-luck detective, is hired to find proof that Marvin Acme, the owner of Toontown, is playing hanky-panky with Jessica Rabbit, wife of Roger Rabbit. When Acme is found murdered, all fingers point to Roger, who begs the Toonhating Valiant to find the real evildoer.
Begining at dusk, residents can head to Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Park & Beach, Oyster Bay to enjoy a movie night sponsored by the Town of Oyster Bay every Wednesday in July.
Live Music: Triology & Friends
Thursday, July 29
Blood Drive At Polish National Home, 10 Hendrick Ave., Glen Cove, from 1 to 7 p.m. Go to donate.nybc.org to make an appointment.
Every Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. through the end of August, residents can head to Sea Cliff Beach to enjoy live music by the water.
Sunset Serenade: Chicken Head
Dancing in the Street Free evenings of dancing under the stars with music and live demonstrations by professional DJ’s, on Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. in front of 74 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay.
Downtown Sounds: The Doobie Others Every Friday for the rest of the summer, the Glen Cove Downtown Business Improvement District will host a free concert series in Village Square at the intersections of Glen, School and Bridge streets. Begining at 7:30 p.m. spectators can head to the square with their lawn chairs and enjoy live music every Friday until Aug. 27. For the full series lineup and live-stream of the event, head to glencovedowntown.org.
Saturday, July 24 Deep Roots Farmers Market 100 Garvies Point Road, Glen Cove, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The weekly farmers market offers a selection of locally grown vegetables and eggs, fresh baked bread, honey, seafood and more.
Music Under the Stars: Disco Unlimited The hottest disco show & dance band on the East Coast. Begining at 8 p.m. residents can head to TOBAY Beach to enjoy live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the month of July.
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Forest Therapy Walk
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On Sunday, July 25, from10 a.m. to noon, experience the benefits of summer outdoors at Planting Fields. Certified guide, Linda Lombardo, will lead a 2-hour walk throughout the Olmsted Brothers-designed landscape of Planting Fields that will promote mindfulness and connectivity with your surroundings. Forest Therapy is a research-based framework for supporting healing and wellness through immersion in forests and other natural environments. It’s not about distance or endurance, but is about slowing down and noticing. Members $36, general admission $40. Register at plantingfields.org.
Monday, July 26 Write a Winning Resume Learn how to best use a cover letter to elaborate on your experience, skills, and achievements highlighted on your winning resume. Attendees will also learn how to format references, select a writing sample, and a few persuasive techniques for the thank you letter. Presented by New York City workforce development professional Nakita Vanstory. Part of a Job Readiness Webinar Series brought to you through a partnership with five local libraries. Register at http://bit.ly/LibraryJobSeries.
Tuesday, July 27 Music Under the Stars: Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot Celebrating the music of Billy Joel & more. Begining at 8 p.m. residents can head to TOBAY Beach to enjoy live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the month of July.
Exploring Long Island’s Underwater World Follow Chris Paparo, aka the “Fish Guy,” on an underwater tour of Long Island. Enjoy amazing photographs and videos of local fish, crustaceans, mollusks, and other assorted invertebrates while learning interesting facts about those creatures that you might encounter on a fishing trip or a stroll down the beach. A
Every Thursday for the rest of the summer, the Sea Cliff Civic Association will host a free concert series in Clifton Park. Begining at 6 p.m. spectators can head to the park and enjoy live music every Thursday until Sept 2.
Zac Brown Tribute Band. Begining at 8 p.m. residents can head to TOBAY Beach to enjoy live music every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during the month of July.
perfect event for anyone of any age who has an appreciation for the water. Please register at bayvillefreelibrary.org for the Zoom link. Free.
Oyster Bay Cruise Night
Every Tuesday evening during the summer, the streets of Oyster Bay are filled with classic cars and spectators for Oyster Bay Cruise Night. Restaurants, shops, snacks and beverages, ice cream and shopping surround the collection of fun and interesting cars. Additionally, live music fills the streets with a band at every Cruise night. Also, weekly raffles and giveaways for children. Each show starts at 5:45 p.m. and runs until dark.
Fitness in Village Square takes place every Saturday at 10 a.m. in Glen Cove. The Oyster Bay Town Board will meet on Aug. 17, at 10 a.m. Glen Cove Downtown Sounds free concert series continues every Friday at 7:30 p.m. The Music Under the Stars concert series at TOBAY beach will continue through Aug. 4. The Village of Sea Cliff Board of Trustees will meet on Aug. 2 at 6 p.m.
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Frank Sabatino, 78, said he always enjoys celebrating Father’s Day with his family, but this year things did not go as planned. While enjoying dinner, he said, he suddenly felt an urge to stand up. And then he blacked out. An ambulance arrived in what seemed like three minutes, he said, and he was rushed to Glen Cove Hospital. “They put me in a nice room right away,” said Sabatino, who lived in Glen Head for 43 years before moving to Glen Cove two months ago. “They kill themselves in this place running around taking care of you.” When asked if he was surprised that the hospital had been recognized in December as an Age-Friendly Center of Excellence by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, Sabatino said he “would go along with that without question.” Being a senior citizen, he said, has its drawbacks. “There is a so-called prejudice towards us,” he said. “Not here. I have nothing bad to say about Glen Cove Hospital.” According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of Americans aged 65 years and older is expected to nearly double over the next 30 years, from 43.1 million in 2012 to an estimated 83.7 million in 2050. GCH is working to expand its care for seniors holistically, said Dr. Usman Khan,
the director of geriatric medicine at the tions.” IHI’s initiative is based on a series of hospital. “Our aim is to not only treat patients’ diseases but to address each practices focused on addressing four essenpatient’s goals and preferences, which took tial elements of care for older patients known as the 4Ms: a shift in our entire hospital ■ What Matters Most: culture,” he explained. “Our Know and align care with patient care is not just medipatient specific goals and care cal issues, but the patient as a preferences, including but not whole — their family situalimited to end-of-life care. tion, social situation, support — to try to do the best you can ■ Medication: Use of ageto provide them with the care friendly medication that does and support they need.” not interfere with what matThe hospital recently ters most to patients, mobility achieved Committed to Care or mentation. Excellence recognition, which is the highest designation a ■ Mentation: Prevent, hospital can receive from the identify, treat and manage Institute for Healthcare dementia, depression and Improvement. delirium. GCH received these acco- DR. USMAN ■ Mobility: Ensure that lades, first as an Age-Friendly older adults move safely to Center of Excellence and then KHAN maintain and function. the Committed to Care Excel- Glen Cove Hospital, lence as a result of its recogni- director of geriatric “Glen Cove Hospital has tion of the importance of gerialways been at the forefront of atric care and a restructuring medicine patient care and we are proud of sorts. to be part of this vital effort to “We structured our facility and the way provide every older adult with the best we approach our patients to make it bene- care possible,” said Kerri Anne Scanlon, ficial for their care,” Khan said. “We have a RN, the hospital’s executive director. “The team that does outreach in the community future of health care requires innovative at the Glen Cove Senior Center and our approaches that value older adults, skilled nursing facilities. We are here to address their unique needs and provide provide education and resources for our them with high quality care. Improving older population and answer their ques- the way we care for older adults can help
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us achieve fewer avoidable hospital readmissions, better outcomes and more satisfied patients and families.” Khan said it was difficult to reach seniors during the past year and a half because they were isolated due to Covid-19. When the vaccine was available in December, many seniors were confused, he said, had misconceptions and were fearful. “Many people did not know who to reach out to to answer their questions,” he said. “We reached out to skilled nursing centers and asked for a list of the seniors’ questions and we were able to answer them.” To provide the highest level of care to older adults, Khan said nurses and nurse practitioner took part in an online education program to learn how to better take care of elder adults. This education began during the coronavirus pandemic and the learning efforts are ongoing. “We want the community to feel comfortable bringing loved ones to the hospital,” Khan said. “Future plans include opening a Caregiver Center, which should open in the next couple of months and developing a Mindful Unit to treat patients with a cognitive disorder as well as a medical issue.” Sabatino wasn’t aware of efforts being made by GCH to improve upon their care for seniors. He said they are doing fine now. “They are very efficient and they follow the rules,” he said. “The help is unbelievable here. I think they are on a roll.”
TOWN OF OYSTER BAY U.S. TREASURY EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TOWN OF OYSTER BAY RESIDENTS ONLY INTAKE FORMS MAY ONLY BE SUBMITTED BEGINNING 9:00 AM ON JULY 22, 2021 THROUGH 5:00 PM ON AUGUST 20, 2021. INTAKE FORMS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED VIA ONLINE SUBMISSION. DO NOT HAND DELIVER, FAX OR EMAIL THE INTAKE FORM AS IT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. ONLY 1 INTAKE FORM PER HOUSEHOLD MAY BE SUBMITTED. The Town of Oyster Bay is pleased to announce available funds for rental and utility assistance through the U.S. Treasury Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) for residents of the Town of Oyster Bay. The Program is intended to assist renters who are having difficulty paying their rent and utilities/home energy costs due to effects of COVID-19. The Program is being administered by the Long Island Housing Partnership (LIHP). Who can apply? Tenants may apply and landlords may apply. If landlords apply, tenants must agree to participate. If tenants apply, landlords will be requested to participate. How are applicants reviewed? Applicants will be reviewed on a first-come, first-serve basis, with priority consideration given to households with incomes at or below 50% of the HUD area median income, or households with one or more members who have been unemployed for more than 90 days prior to their application. Who Qualifies? To be eligible, a household must: I. Be renting in the Town of Oyster Bay as a primary residence (including all Villages but excluding the City of Glen Cove) II. Show that one or more individuals within the household has either qualified for unemployment benefits, experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship during or due to the COVID-19 pandemic; III. Demonstrate that the household is at risk of homelessness or housing instability; and IV. Have household income at or below 80% of the HUD area median income based on calendar year 2020 or current projected 2021 income. Income guidelines vary based on the household size. Please see chart below. HOUSEHOLD SIZE 80% MAXIMUM INCOME 50% MAXIMUM INCOME* HOUSHOLD SIZE 80% MAXIMUM INCOME 50% MAXIMUM INCOME* 1 $72,750 $45,500 5 $112,250 $70,150 2 $83,150 $52,000 6 $120,550 $75,350 3 $93,550 $58,500 7 $128,850 $80,550 4 $103,900 $64,940 8 $137,150 $85,750 *Income limits are subject to change Awarded funds can assist with the following: • Current rent, prospective rent, and rent arrears • Current costs and arrears for utilities and home energy costs • Other expenses related to housing (e.g., relocation expenses such as security deposits and tenant screening fees if a household has been displaced due to COVID-19) How much may be awarded? Up to 18 months of assistance may be paid subject to restrictions.
Where can I get additional information? Detailed information on the program and the requirements are set forth in the Program Guidelines available at https://lihp.org/TOBerapintake.html (English), or https://lihp.org/TOBerapintake-SP.html (Spanish). NOTE: Please read the Program Guidelines carefully. Submission of the Intake Form does not guarantee eligibility. Applicants must meet all Program Guidelines. All Fair Housing laws will be followed.
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he camp is different this year because we only have about 100 kids, when we usually have around 500. We’re also at Landing School, which is smaller, so we see each other more often than usual. We can’t go on as many trips as usual; we usually go on one or two a week. Instead a lot of places are coming to us. It is sad because a lot of the kids are returning campers and they know what it’s like, but we’re still able to go on one of our big trips, Adventureland, so I think a lot of kids are excited for that. We’re trying to do as much as we can at the school campsite. I think that because it’s a smaller amount of people, it’s almost more fun because you do see everybody every once in awhile. We still tried to keep the traditions going, like tie-dye day.
I think that kids are definitely happy to be coming back because it’s a place where they can hang out with their friends that’s not in a school setting, they can just play around and have fun. Especially after this crazy hectic year, I think that kids are so happy to interact with each other, and I think the counselors are, too. I know I missed camp, and other counselors did as well. It’s fun because you have a lot of the same kids every year and not getting to see them for a year is weird and you miss them. I think it’s good that we’re back and a lot of kids are having a great time just being able to interact with each other again. They get to hang out and just be kids again.
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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced a program where residents 60 and over, who receive $1,986 or less a month, can receive a one-time (per person, per year) coupon book worth $20 to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at local Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands. The purpose of this program is to promote improved nutrition through increased consumption of locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables. The coupons, provided by the New York State Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program, are at the Glen Cove Senior Center, 130 Glen Street, free of charge. To find out the days and times the coupons will be available, call (516) 759-9610. At select coupon distribution locations, Cornell Cooperative Extension will have a Mobile Farm Stand with local grown fresh produce. The produce is seasonal, locally grown, fresh-picked and reasonably priced. Seniors can use their coupons and pay with cash or credit card. For further information call Nassau County Office for the Aging at (516) 227-8900.
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ast year when Covid hit it was challenging here. I had to keep the kids 6 feet apart and maintain all the Covid requirements. Kids don’t like to wear masks because it is hard to breath. I reasoned with them, telling them there is this virus going around that you don’t want to get or mess around with. They understood. They were 7 to 8 years old. The parents wanted them to wear masks too. Some parents even brought hand sanitizer to the camp, which we already had. Last year we played old fashioned games like Simon Says, anything that did not have touching. We have a playground here. We would have a small group of kids play on it and then sanitized it afterwards before the next group played. I never found all the sanitizing and precautions inconvenient. I
wanted the kids to have fun. My brother got Covid first and three of my family members ended up getting it including me. I didn’t go to work. I was dizzy and had an inability to eat but I didn’t lose my sense of taste or smell like other people. No one in my family that got it had to be hospitalized. I told the kids when I returned that I had had the virus. I told them that anyone could get it. We needed to be safe so we needed to follow the protocols. This year at the camp it is more lenient since there is the vaccine. I still try to keep the kids 6 feet apart and urge them to wear masks for their safety, which is optional. If a kid doesn’t wear a mask they stay 6 feet away and don’t stand in front of someone when talking to them.
Farmers’ markets and farm stands on the North Shore Glen Cove Deep Roots Farmer’s Market 100 Garvies Point Road Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 5 to Nov. 20 Port Washington Port Washington Town Dock 347 Main Street Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon June 5 to Nov. 20 Roslyn North Hills Farmers’ Market Christopher Morley Park 500 Searingtown Road Wednesday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 9 to Dec. 22
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FROM LEFT, BUILDERS Club member Simon Kletter; Circle K member Jessin Wang; potential club member Gigliola Manrique; Kiwanis Distinguished Past President Leslie Kle, and Kiwanis coordinator for the event Lauren Zoblein.
North Shore Kiwanis supports the Ronald McDonald House On June19, at the Holiday Farms Store in Glen Head, the Kiwanis Club family came together to support the Ronald McDonald House. This was the brainchild of Kiwanian Lauren Zoblein, a former Key Club member who is currently part of the Kiwanis Young Professionals, an arm of the Kiwanis organization. Throughout the day, a table was set up outside the Holiday Farms store that was manned by the Kiwanis Club of North Shore to collect much-needed items for
RMH. Flyers were given to all shoppers with hundreds of items collected and then donated to the RMH location at New Hyde Park. In addition, more than $2,000 was also donated from generous patrons who stopped by to support this effort. A special thank you to the Kiwanis members from the North Shore Key Club and Builders Club who were on hand to assist and give their support for this wonderful event.
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THE NAVY MIDSHIPMEN sail aboard Zaraffa.
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THE AROUND LONG Island Regatta starts in New York Harbor. ety of challenges. “It’s an adventure dealing with all the commercial traffic in New York Harbor, the ferries, the river current, the race down the South Shore of the Island, sometimes called the ‘easy reach down the beach,’” Tihansky said, “and then chasing the veritable winds back down the Sound to Sea Cliff. “It’s a special race for us, and the Sea Cliff Yacht Club rolls out the red carpet for us,” Tihansky added. “The culture of the club is fantastic. They are so welcoming.” Luczynski said the race is challenging, yet worth the experience sailors gain. “Starting in New York Harbor and the base of the Statue of Liberty is amazing,” he said. “It adds a whole new dynamic to the race. The challenges of The ALIR are great training for our midshipmen: learning the requirements of the boats, both mechanical as well as seamanship, and navigating congested waterways, are all applicable to their careers. And the Sea Cliff Yacht Club is such a terrific host. The club is so unique, the people so friendly. It’s a different vibe from other yacht clubs, so much fun. Our team is looking forward to the pig roast.” This year the Naval Academy plans to enter two boats, Zaraffa, a 66-foot. sloop, and Wahoo, a Ker 50, and a team of 28 midshipmen. The Merchant Marine Academy is planning to enter two boats, both Farr 400’s, named Alpine and Blizzard. “These Farrs are new to us, and our teams are learning about them,” Luczynski said, adding that the Navy boats
“bring some ammunition to the race.” The two schools compete for a special trophy, the Jack Sussey Academy Trophy, to claim the honor of being the winning academy each year. But this is not the only battle between the schools. On the Tuesday evening before the race, the Sea Cliff Yacht Club hosts both teams for a special barbecue prepared by club members. A feast of sausages, hot dogs, hamburgers and a roasted pig, along with other somewhat healthier choices, are a preliminary to the feature event, a “friendly” volleyball game between the two academies. The two teams vie for a special award in the “Pig Bowl”: a rubber pig mounted on a wooden pedestal. For the first three years, the Merchant Marine Academy took the prize, though the Navy team has fought hard each year, according to Arnemann. Only slightly less important than winning the race, the volleyball game has become an important point of honor for the teams. The Merchant Marine academy is looking forward to keeping the streak going. Luczynski said his team enjoys the competition and noted, “Navy gets a little heated about it.” He added that winning the race is the real goal. “We’ll be ready,” Tihansky said of the volleyball game. “We won’t be shamed again.” This race could not happen without a long list of club volunteers, as well as special assistance from its sponsors, Arnemann noted. Major sponsors include Safe Harbor Glen Cove and Engineers Country Club.
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THERE WAS A big turn out last Thursday in Clifton Park for Sunset Serenades.
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FOURYEAR-OLD BLAKE AND twoyear-old Kyle Miller, of Sea Cliff, loved dancing to music played by The Rusty String Band during Sunset Serenades at Clifton Park in Sea Cliff.
in July and August. This summer’s performances have included Larry Martone & Friends on July 1 and The Rusty String Band on July 15, with upcoming shows from RiDe on July 22, Chicken Head on July 29 and Alibi on Aug. 5. Concerts begin at 6 p.m., and attendees can bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.
THE RUSTY STRING Band performed on July 15 at Clifton Park in Sea Cliff.
STEPHANIE SOBEL OF Sea Cliff danced to music played by The Rusty String Band during a performance at Clifton Park in Sea Cliff.
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he New York Times published a number of articles on July 10 on the impact of climate change on our lives today. Collectively, they are frightening, though none made the front page. I’m writing a book on “Teaching Climate History” (Routledge), and every time I see articles like these, I’m compelled to update the book as new information emerges. The July 11 Times had even worse news, this time on the front page. The structural stability of ChiALAN cago, the country’s third-largest city, is SINGER threatened by new erratic water levels, record highs and lows, on Lake Michigan, caused by climate change, which has altered rainfall patterns in the region. Beaches have disappeared, and the foundations of buildings could flood, causing catastrophic events like the deadly building collapse in Surfside, Fla. Together, the articles show that climate change is a national crisis, not one confined to any region. The target audience for my book is teachers, but I hope it will also be used in high school and college electives and generate support for climate activism.
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Here are some headlines and brief excerpts of articles on the impact of climate change in the U.S. from July 9 to 11. ■ “Flood in New York’s Subway Points to Problems of Future,” July 9: “When fastmoving storms flooded parts of New York City’s vast subway system on Thursday, they stranded some rush-hour commuters and underscored just how vulnerable the city’s underground transportation lifeline is to water. Even before the latest deluge, the centuryold subway had a longstanding water problem that required work crews to be routinely dispatched to plug leaks.
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and endangered laborers in fields and warehouses. Excessive heat warnings were in effect across inland California and the Southwest through the weekend, and the National Weather Service predicted that temperatures would approach an all-time high by Saturday in Las Vegas. A high of at least 130 degrees — which would be one of the highest temperatures reliably recorded on earth — was forecast for Death Valley.”
here’s been no shortage of sobering environmental news in recent weeks.
“Bored through layers of rock, the subway system snakes through stopped-up natural springs and is surrounded by the groundwater that runs beneath the city. In fact, about 14 million gallons of water are pumped out of the system on a dry day. But now, the subway’s water woes are likely to get worse as more extreme rains become increasingly common with the changing climate.” ■ “Heat Warnings and Worries About Workers as the West Swelters Again,” July 10: “Western states braced for another extreme spike in temperatures this weekend after a recent heat wave in Oregon and Washington State killed nearly 200 people
■ “It’s Not Just the Days. Nights Are Sultrier, and Deadlier,” July 10: “Last month was the hottest June on record in North America, with more than 1,200 daily temperature records broken in the final week alone. But overlooked in much of the coverage were an even greater number of daily records set by a different — and potentially more dangerous — measure of extreme heat: overnight temperatures. On average, nights are warming faster than days across most of the United States, according to the 2018 National Climate Assessment Report. It’s part of a global trend that’s being fueled by climate change.” ■ “Water Gives Little Shelter as Tide Pools Turn to Stew,” July 10: “Dead mussels and clams coated rocks in the Pacific Northwest, their shells gaping open as if they’d been boiled. Sea stars were baked to death.
Sockeye salmon swam sluggishly in an overheated Washington river, prompting wildlife officials to truck them to cooler areas. The combination of extraordinary heat and drought that hit the Western United States and Canada over the past two weeks has killed hundreds of millions of marine animals and continues to threaten untold species in freshwater, according to a preliminary estimate and interviews with scientists.” ■ “A Battle Between a Great City and a Great Lake,” July 11: “Chicago is built on a shaky prospect — the idea that the swamp that was drained will stay tamed and that Lake Michigan’s shoreline will remain in essentially the same place it’s been for the past 300 years. The lake may have other plans. Climate change has started pushing Lake Michigan’s water levels toward uncharted territory as patterns of rain, snowfall and evaporation are transformed by the warming world. The lake’s highwater cycles are threatening to get higher; the lows lower. Already, the swings between the two show signs of happening faster than any time in recorded history.” Dr. Alan Singer is a professor of teaching, learning and technology and the director of social studies education programs at Hofstra University. He is a former New York City high school social studies teacher and editor of Social Science Docket, a joint publication of the New York and New Jersey Councils for the Social Studies.
Humble pie is back on the White House menu
e’re in the midst of a global reset in the wake of a pandemic that has humbled us all, reminding us how quickly a microscopic virus can send us hurtling off the rails. We feel it. We know this new humility. I’ve been thinking about the appeal of public humility when it is demonstrated by leaders and how rare a quality it is. Recently, we endured four years of the least humble president imaginable. Never have so many arrogant and RANDI narcissistic personKREISS alities gathered under one tent. We experienced a scorching drought of humility as the White House became ground zero for galloping egocentricity and cultish hero worship. Now humble pie is back on the White House menu, with Jill and Joe Biden in residence. Every politician has some ego; even Abraham Lincoln, born in a one-room log cabin, somehow developed the self-confidence, ambition and political moxie to maneuver himself into the White House as our 16th president. I mention Abe because he is thought to be our must humble presi-
dent. President Biden seems humble enough. Observers say that the early, devastating personal losses of his wife and daughter curbed the usual hubris that comes with a political life. The death of his son Beau further tested his mettle. Biden is a PB&J, Amtrakriding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable, a welcome attribute in a fractured culture. Humility in public life is rare. Ours is a culture that celebrates the wolves of Wall Street and sports and entertainment predators who claw their way to the top and then shout their success from the high ground. “Me, me, me! Look at me!” Winning at all costs — at any cost — still gets points. Humility, defined as a sense of modesty and self-effacement, is a necessary but disappearing value. Mahatma Gandhi said, “Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and judge your actions, for they have become your habits. Acknowledge and watch your habits, for they shall become your values. Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny.” It’s a long and winding road from Gan-
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dhi to Trump and his bragging, lying and chest thumping, from the $51,000 jacket Melania wore to Rome, from Ivanka taking a seat at the G20 table, to Trump throwing around presidential power like a Frisbee. The hot shots at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. evinced no trace of humility or self-awareness or compassion. The deception of downplaying the coronavirus pandemic while lining up for their own vaccinations was galling, part of a pervasive sense of entitlement. Jack Zenger, a contributor to Forbes magazine, wrote a piece about the difference between humble and egocentric leaders. He summarized research he had published in the Harvard Business Review. He said of the study, “Surprisingly, the most effective leaders consistently under-rated themselves. The more they underestimated their abilities, the more effective they were perceived to be as leaders. We assume this is caused by a combination of humility, high personal standards and a continual striving to be better.” According to the American Psychological Association, humility creates a sense of “we-ness” in relationships. Being humble means being able to form cooperative alliances — a crucial component in strengthening connections, according to a Huffing-
iden is a PB&J, Amtrak-riding, ice cream-loving kind of guy. He’s relatable.
ton Post story. “Of any communal endeavor, whether it’s a business, a family or an athletic team, humility can make those relationships better,” the article states. The Dalai Lama said of humility, “Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them. . . . the spiritual qualities of love and compassion, patience, tolerance, forgiveness, humility and so on are indispensable.” Weighing in on the id, or anti-humility force in human nature, Sigmund Freud described it as the personality component made up of unconscious psychic energy that works to satisfy basic urges, needs and desires. The id operates based on the pleasure principle, which demands immediate gratification of needs. Hello, Former President. What could be more id-ish than compulsively tweeting your uncensored thoughts out to the world? Humility is knowing you don’t have it all together. It is raising up others, taking responsibility for your actions and feeling gratitude for success. Observe the president as he fights for the underserved and the overburdened. Observe the Bidens as they meet and comfort the sick, the bereaved and the broken people in America. I see two grown-ups who bring humility to their work and their life. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Bus stop-arm cameras will save lives
chool buses are unlike other vehicles. With bigger blind spots and an inability to stop quickly, their chances of getting into an accident are greater. It’s recommended that vehicles stop 20 feet away from a stopped school bus, but many do not. And some drivers are too impatient to wait for a bus to lower its stop arm, and they just hurry around the bus. According to the New York State Education Department, children ages 4 to 8 are most susceptible to school bus fatalities because of their smaller stature, which makes them more difficult for bus drivers and motorists to see when they are crossing streets. The Nassau County Police Department
reported issuing 96 tickets in 2019 to vehicles that had passed stopped school buses that were picking up or dropping off students, a 21 percent increase over 2018. According to SED, vehicles pass stopped school buses about 50,000 times daily across the state. Those are sobering statistics. The Nassau County Legislature voted unanimously July 12 to launch a school bus stop-arm camera enforcement program, and County Executive Laura Curran signed it into law shortly after. The law has not taken effect, however. Curran’s office is reviewing the contract for the company that will install the cameras. Then the county’s 56 independent school districts, which run roughly 3,300
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n alarm bell sounded last weekend: The number of New Yorkers recently diagnosed with Covid-19 surged past 1,000 on Saturday for the first time since May. That was a warning sign that people should heed. Coronavirus case counts are on the rise again, and it’s up to all of us, collectively, to control the spread of this potentially deadly virus. Foremost, that means getting vaccinated. As of last weekend, just over 80 percent of Nassau County residents had received at least one dose of a vaccine. That’s high by most all standards. It’s not high enough, however. That still leaves 20 percent of the county population — more than 271,000 people —
who are yet to be vaccinated. That’s a lot of people among whom the delta variant of the coronavirus can spread, and we know it’s moving rapidly among the unvaccinated. With easy availability of the vaccine, and its efficacy and safety widely proven, we have to ask: If you’re not vaccinated, what in the world are you waiting for? Why not receive this free inoculation? It could be a matter of life and death for you. At the same time, it’s about restoring normalcy and fully reopening our economy. Since Gov. Andrew Cuomo lifted most Covid-19 restrictions — including maskwearing — on June 23, it would be easy to assume the pandemic is over. It’s not. The
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buses per school day, will be contacted whether they want to take part. We urge them to do so, particularly given that the county will pay for installation of the cameras. We hope stop-arm cameras will be installed on buses by the start of the school year. The new law is reasonable. It includes a 60-day, no-penalty warning period to educate motorists. After that, fines will be $250 for a first violation and $275 and $300, respectively, for second and third violations committed within 18 months of the first bus-camera offense. We trust the law will increase safety for our children.
‘Powerful’ Herald reporting To the Editor: Last week’s issue of my local Herald was a powerful one. Thanks to Scott Brinton for his thoughtful column on antiracism, “A writer enlightens us on antiracism.” Brinton’s experience growing up as a child of parents who made a conscious attempt to raise their children in a way that allowed them to see the world outside their “tiny country hamlet of Yaphank, a nearly all-white community,” was unique, and afforded him a window into a world that many people do not have. Reporter Jordan Vallone, in her article about the Merrick Board of Education’s July reorganization meeting, wrote that some parents oppose teaching diversity, equity and inclusion in the schools, because, they said, they “believed the district did not have a right to teach students about understanding differences” because “they believed that these lessons should be taught at home.” Parents who are teaching these lessons at home would likely welcome these lessons at school as well.
coronavirus still clearly lurks among us, as demonstrated by the steadily increasing infection rate. In terms of the case count, we’re now about where we were last summer. With the infection rate hovering just above 1 percent, it’s true that the chance of getting infected is low at the moment. We must keep in mind, however, what happened after last summer’s lull in infections. The virus returned in late fall and winter with a vengeance. We could very well see the same scenario play out this year among the unvaccinated. So, we’ll say it again: If you haven’t gotten a shot, do it now. Don’t dither. Don’t procrastinate. Just do it.
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workers are essential workers in frontfter my June 17-23 column, “The line service-industry jobs, compared with census is a wealth of enlightenjust 16 percent of non-Hispanic whites. ing information,” was pubThese front-line jobs were among the lished, I got to talking with my first to be cut last year. Overall, Black and friend Carly Hurdle about how fertility Hispanic unemployment is double that of rates are affected by race, according to whites, a gap that has persisted since data census data reported by the Long Island by race were first reported in 1972. When Association. Even before the pandemic, you look closely at economic Black and Hispanic families insecurity, including student were having fewer babies than debt, graduating in a receswhite families. sion and the inability to afford Carly was a student at Adela home, parenthood is viewed phi University while I was as an expense to be deferred. president. She said that a The consequences of a number of her married Black resulting population decline friends have little desire to are manifold for our country bring children into this world and region. With a decline, the because of the mental, physihigher ratio of retirees to new cal and emotional abuse to ROBERT A. graduates means that funding which they would be subjectfor pensions and health care ed. At the same time, the SCOTT will likely mean less support maternal mortality rate is sigfor education. With a decline, nificantly higher for Blacks and without a smart immigrathan it is for whites. And tion policy, we need to be concerned about Black babies are more than three times who will start new businesses and who more likely to die in a neonatal intensive will staff existing ones. Who will run for care unit. Consequently, life expectancy is school boards, town councils and other significantly lower than it is for whites. With this as background, we decided to civic offices? Who will become the scientists and engineers so essential for our explore the issues further. Racial health disparities were laid bare by the coronavi- region’s economic well-being? Who will create the art and music that will inspire rus pandemic. On Long Island, three us? Who will study the past to expose its Black people died of Covid-19 for every lessons? white person, even though Blacks make A New York Times survey states, “This up only 11 percent of the population. One generation is as likely as not to earn less cause: 49 percent of Black and Hispanic
than their parents. Among people who did who attended schools with better funding.” These factors also affect parenting not plan to have children, 23 percent said it was because they were worried about decisions, because people know that their the economy. A third said they couldn’t children, especially sons, will be faced afford child care, 24 percent said they with racism and stress, both of which can couldn’t afford a house and 13 percent result in academic, behavioral and health cited student debt.” Among communities problems. of color, such apprehensions are exacerAs if these stresses weren’t enough, bated because of job and Black mothers wonder if their housing discrimination, and a children will have clean water fear of poverty. to bathe in and drink in 20 According to the Syossetyears. They are concerned based Erase Racism, as well about air quality and food as surveys elsewhere, housing safety as well as the political discrimination and racial segclimate that seems to grow regation not only affect increasingly contentious. employment prospects, housThe truth is that racism is a ing, wealth accumulation and public health issue. Babies intergenerational wealth have rights, and we need them CARLY transfer, but also employment for our nation’s economic and prospects and schooling for cultural security. Other counHURDLE children. One result is that tries support child care promajority Black and Hispanic grams to help reverse declinschools have 37 percent fewer ing fertility rates. We can Advanced Placement and International address the birth dearth by advancing Baccalaureate courses than in 70 to 90 opportunities for employment, housing, percent white schools. Additionally, the health care and child care for all, and by remote learning offered by schools during confronting and defeating persistent and the pandemic put a spotlight on unequal institutional racism. It just makes sense. access to Wi-Fi, bandwidth and computYes, Black lives matter. If we don’t sucing equipment. ceed in making progress in creating a Erase Racism also reports that “when more equitable society, we will all suffer. students are blocked from more challenging classes and other educational resourc- Robert Scott is president emeritus of Adeles, they face added challenges in pursuing phi University. Carly Hurdle is CEO of higher education relative to their peers Blaq Gurl Moves.
LETTERS Nicole Jean Christian’s guest column, “Affordable homeownership for all must be a priority,” rounded out the issue with a brief history of “strategic segregation across Long Island.” It’s almost impossible not to see the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in the schools. Our children deserve to grow up in a more just world. LORI MAYO Merrick
How seniors can protect against scammers To the Editor: Each year, millions of seniors fall victim to financial fraud or confidence schemes. Savvy criminals gain their targets’ trust by communicating with them via computer, phone and mail. If you or your loved one have been scammed or are concerned that you might be the target of a scam, don’t be afraid to talk about it with someone you trust. Seek help, because doing nothing could have huge financial consequences. The top five senior scams include: ■ Government impostor scams: Callers pose as employees of the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration or Medicare and threaten arrest or prosecution unless you agree to provide funds or other payments immediately. ■ Grandparent scams: A caller says something like, “Hi, Grandma/Grandpa, do you know who this is?” When the unsuspecting grandparent guesses the
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name of the grandchild, the scammer assumes the fake identity. The fake grandchild then asks for money to solve some unexpected financial problem (overdue rent, car repairs, jail bond) and will beg the grandparent not to tell anyone. ■ Medicare/health insurance scams: Perpetrators may pose as Medicare representatives to get you to give them personal information, or they will provide bogus services for elderly people at makeshift mobile clinics, then bill Medicare and pocket the money. ■ Computer tech support scams: A pop-up message appears on a computer or phone, telling you that your device is compromised and needs fixing. When you call the support number for help, the scammer may either request remote access to your computer and/or that you pay a fee to have it repaired. ■ Phishing scams: These usually involve emails or text messages that look like they’re from a company you know or trust, like a familiar bank, credit card company or online store. Phishing emails or texts request personal information, such as a login or Social Security number to verify your account, or ask that you update your credit card payment. That information is then used to steal your personal and financial information. If you believe you have encountered an attempted scam, or if you become a scam victim, contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at (800) 244-8477. All callers remain anonymous. You can also report scams to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. BILL GAYLOR Nassau County legislator, 6th District
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