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Restaurants get boost in capacity Restrictions continue to lift as more residents are vaccinated By JENNIFER CoRR and BRIAN StIEGlItZ jcorr@liherald.com, bstieglitz@liherald.com

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A gift for front-line workers The Seaford Middle School Service Club recently created care packages for family members of students and teachers who work as emergency medical technicians, firefighters and nurses, and in other front-line jobs. Above, from left, sixth-grader Mya Reeves, eighth-grader Ava O’Keefe and seventh-grader Alexa Cantore, all Service Club members.

Starting last Friday, maximum capacity for indoor dining rose to 75 percent in Nassau County. For restaurants in Wantagh and Seaford, this meant not having to turn away as many customers and, for some, cutting the tape that for months has closed off certain tables and dining sections. As restrictions continue to lift, restaurant owners spoke with the Herald about their experiences with capacity limits and what they hope to see in the coming months.

“We were pretty excited, first off,” said Abraham Lahood, the manager of Dang BBQ in Seaford, which opened three months before the pandemic began last March. “We’ve gotten about 10 more seats in the restaurant, which has allowed us to hire more staff and just overall benefit the whole restaurant. This past Saturday [we] felt like a real restaurant again, to be honest.” Lahood added that more employees are getting inoculated, and that’s helping the restaurant avoid the scheduling conflicts and “staffing nightmares” that arise when someone is exposed to Covid-19 and has to Continued on page 3

Celebrating the pandemic’s second Passover By JENNIFER CoRR jcorr@liherald.com

Leah Hartman, of Seaford, and her family saw their house go up in flames after a five-alarm fire spread from the first to the second floor and then the attic on Feb. 17. They’re expecting to be displaced for eight months to a year. “I have to say, even though it’s really hard, I don’t know what I would do without my Congregation Beth Tikvah family,” Hartman said, referring to the Wantagh synagogue. “They have been very, very supportive, generous and kind in terms of their love and compassion towards me and

my family.” Faith has helped some families in Wantagh and Seaford deal with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. For Jewish families, this will be the second Covid-restricted celebration of Passover. The holiday will begin on Sunday. “This Passover will be a very different one from last year,” Hartman said. “We are going to our family, my husband’s sister and my sister-in-law, in Brooklyn. We’ll be spending part of Passover in Brooklyn with them, so we’ll be blessed to have them.” The Hartmans’ temporary three-bedroom apartment will be prepared for the holiday as well.

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Members of Congregation Beth Tikvah are more likely to observe Passover Seders with their extended families this year because of the availability of Covid vaccines, while some will limit their observances to their immediate families at home, according to Rabbi Dr. Moshe

Pinchas Weisblum. Congregant Jo-Ann Hertzman, of Wantagh, said that she and her husband planned to hold a Seder on FaceTime with their two sons, who live in Manhattan and whom she hasn’t seen in a year. While she misses them, she said, she is thankful to be able to connect with them virtually. Beth Tikvah will offer congre-

gants the choice of attending inperson or virtual services, depending on their level of comfort. Last year there was no inperson service, and the congregation was adjusting to holding virtual events because of the rising number of Covid-19 cases. “Last year was horrible,” Weisblum said. “We did everyContinued on page 3

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Congressman Andrew Garbarino recently launched the inaugural New York Second Congressional District Art Competition, giving students the chance to showcase their talents and create work depicting the theme, “What makes your hometown great.” Winners will have their work displayed in their community and in Washington, D.C. “This is a welcome opportunity for students across the district to showcase their artistic talents and love for their communities, and I look forward to seeing all of the beautiful artwork submitted,” Garbarino said. The Congressional Ar t Competition, which began in 1982, is an annual contest run by the U.S. House of Representatives where high school students from across the country are invited to showcase their artistic abilities. In keeping with the tradition, Congressman Garbarino launched the first annual Congressional Art Competition for the New York’s Second Congressional District. The competition is open to high school

students in New York’s 2nd Congressional District. The first-place winner’s artwork will be on display in the U.S. Capitol and will have the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. for the Exhibition Opening Celebration of their artwork. The second-place winning entry will hang in Garbarino’s Washington, D.C. office for a year and the third-place winning entry will hang in the Massapequa Park District Office for a year. Framed artwork must be submitted to Congressman Garbarino’s Massapequa Park district office with the appropriate documentation by May 7. Please e-mail Lindsey Ekizian at Lyndsey.ekizian@ mail.house.gov to confirm the day and estimated drop-off time. The Student Information and Release Form must be attached to the back of the artwork. If you are dropping your artwork off in person, please remember to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. For more information on the art competition, visit garbarino.house.gov/services/artcompetition.

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Restaurants can now be three-quarters full quarantine. “You know, we’ve gotten through it,” he said. “We have a really strong team and a lot of people that really worked through this time despite the risks.” Jerry Pagoulatos, the owner of Sunrise Diner in Wantagh, was optimistic that the increase in allowable capacity would help the Long Island restaurant industry recover. However, he said he hopes outdoor dining doesn’t go away as capacity requirements are lifted. “A lot of our customers are requesting it, and still feel more comfortable with the outdoor dining,” Pagoulatos said. “. . . A lot of other countries and a lot of areas make it work.” Juan Romero, the manager of Margarita’s Café in Wantagh, said the increase in capacity abraham would be a huge help, because there have been many days on lahood which the restaurant had to Manager, turn people away because of the Dang BBQ 50 percent capacity limit. “[We’ve had] some tough months, because there’s a lot of regulations required for customers and employees,” Romero said. “Summertime is good, because we have a permit to use part of the parking lot for the patio, and it helps us.” The increase in capacity proved beneficial for restaurants like Bunker Hill American Taproom in Wantagh, which drew a crowd on the first night of the new requirements. “We called before coming just to make sure they had space, and I’m so glad they did,” said Lauren Volpe,

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e have a really strong team and a lot of people that really worked through this time despite the risks.

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Starting laSt Friday, maximum capacity for indoor dining rose to 75 percent in Nassau County. 25, of Seaford. “This is my favorite place to come and just relax with friends on a Friday night.” Plastic dividers separated every five patrons at the bar, where Volpe sat with three others. Most of the tables were also filled as the restaurant neared 75 percent capacity. The announcement of the increase came at the oneyear anniversary of Nassau County Executive Laura Curran joining government officials across the country in declaring a state of emergency as the pandemic spread.

“Each day since then we’ve had no choice but to persevere through what has become a defining year in our lives,” Curran said in a statement coinciding with the announcement. “Today, however, I can say with confidence that the light at the end of the tunnel is getting closer and brighter.” According to Curran, Covid-19 hospitalizations in Nassau County have dropped by about 51 percent since mid-January. ICU admissions have declined by around 46 percent, and roughly 26 percent of county residents have received at least one dose of a vaccine.

This Passover will be different from last year continued from front page thing virtual. I [led] from my house the Seder and the services; it was all from my house.” There is a light at the end of the tunnel this year, however, Weisblum said, with the reintroduction of in-person services, at which precautions are taken, including temperature checks, social distancing, mask wearing and reduced capacity. Other programs at Beth Tikvah, like the Men’s Club, are still held virtually, along with lectures and games made available to the congreCourtesy Edsel Little via Wikimedia Commons gation. aS neW yorkerS get their vaccines, more families will be able to observe “With all the restrictions and limitations Passover Seders with their loved ones than last year. now, we’re trying to operate at our very best to support and donations of food, gift cards and serve the community,” Weisblum said. “We always meals from their fellow congregants. “Even have hope, and we always know everything is though it’s hard and it’s overwhelming, we try to going to be all right.” remember what we have and count our blessings It is that hope that has gotten the Hartmans that we survived the fire,” Leah Hartman said. through their displacement from the fire, with the “That’s the most important thing.”

Passover 2021 Passover commemorates the anniversary of the freedom of the Jewish people from Egyptian slavery, as told in the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament of the Torah. Passover is important to Jewish people because it celebrates their birth as a nation. A Seder is held on the first two nights of Passover — in Israel, just the first night. After saying a blessing and lighting ceremonial candles, those of the Jewish faith enjoy a ritual-rich, 15-step feast, which centers on the telling of the Passover story. Highlights include drinking four cups of wine, dipping vegetables in saltwater to represent the tears of slaves, having children ask

the Four Questions about the Passover Seder, eating matzo and bitter herbs and singing late into the night. On Passover, Jewish people may not own or consume chametz, or anything containing grain that has risen. This includes most breads, pastas, cakes and cookies. Prior to the holiday, homes are thoroughly cleaned for Passover and families throw out any chametz. The final two days of Passover — just one in Israel — are celebrated as a time of foresight, when people look forward to the coming of Moshiach, or the Messiah. –Chabad.org

Cops: Youth pastor sexually abused teen between the county’s Special Victims Squad, the Hazelwood Police Department in Missouri and the Federal Bureau of A youth pastor is being charged for Investigations Crimes Against Children allegedly sexually abusing a 15-year old Division. The investigation is ongoing. girl in his Seaford home, Vargas is being charged according to police. He was with second-degree sexual arrested on Friday at 3 a.m. in abuse, a third-degree criminal his home on Seaman’s Neck sex act and endangering the Road. welfare of a child. He was Jesse Vargas, 37, met the first arraigned on Friday at victim in 2011 when she was the Town of Hempstead First 13 and he was working as a District Court. youth pastor at the Incredible Detectives ask that anyone Jour ney to Christianity who may be a victim of a simretreat in Michigan, accordilar crime to contact Nassau ing to a police report. On June County Crime Stoppers at Jesse Vargas 20, 2013, the report continues, 1-800-244-TIPS, the Nassau he invited the then-15 year old County Special Victims to his home and sexually abused her. Squad at 516-573-4022 or call 911. All callPolice arrested Vargas eight years ers will remain anonymous. later after a joint investigation conducted More to follow.

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MouNT SAINT MARy College students displayed their Irish pride and their love of the Mount.

Mount, Bishop Dunn celebrate St. Patrick’s Day The students, faculty, and staff of Mount Saint Mary College, in Newburgh, and Bishop Dunn Memorial School celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with safe, socially distanced fun. Mount Saint Mary College students display their Irish pride and their love of the Mount. Mount Saint Mary College, 60 miles north of New York City, is ranked a Top-Tier Regional University by U.S. News & World Report, and offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs preparing students for careers in healthcare, business, education, social services, communication/media and more. Provided by Mount Saint Mary College. Compiled by Brian Stieglitz

BRyNN MuLcAhy, of Wantagh, is a Bishop Dunn Memorial School student teacher from Mount Saint Mary College who celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with one of her second grade students.

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Private pre-K opens second site in Wantagh

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Harmony Early Learning Center, a Levittown-based school that serves children six-weeks through pre-K, recently opened its second location in Wantagh. The school’s opening coincides with a spike in the need for childcare as many parents have been working from home through the coronavirus pandemic and need uninterrupted work hours. “I am thrilled to open this new location in Wantagh, so that we can expand our quality childcare services to more families in Nassau County, including many children who have been on the waiting list for our Levittown location” said Allison Ulin, Harmony’s Owner and Director. The Levittown center was founded in 2013 and currently enrolls 47 children. The new Wantagh school accommodates 115 children. Harmony’s educational program uses the nationally recognized, researchbased Creative Curriculum. The school’s staff follows a “whole child approach” educational philosophy, which supports and nurtures all areas of a child’s development. Along with the full-year daycare and preschool, Harmony also operates an eight-week summer program for children aged 5 to 9. “Early childhood education centers and daycare facilities are important services for working parents at any time, and even more so during a crisis,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. “This stateof-the-art facility where children will learn and develop important social skills will be an important asset to the community’s families.” “We are very proud of completing this beautiful new school that will serve Long Island’s families for many years to come. Built at a contracted construction cost of $3.9 million, the new building is an attractive addition to both the commercial corridor of Wantagh Avenue and the neighboring residential area,” said Troy Caruso, the chief executive office of McAlpine Contracting, which built the facility. Situated on a 0.58-acre plot, the two-story building with a cellar has been designed to reflect the single-family character of the surrounding residential community. According to McAlpine’s Director of Construction and Project Manager Mark Montalvo, “the façade is clad in neutral-colored

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Harmony Early lEarning Center recently opened its second Nassau County location in Wantagh. Adjacent to the east building entrance is its 1,600-square foot playground. HardiePlank fiber cement lap siding by James Hardie and has accents of Ply Gem cultured ledge stone on the façade section facing the street and on the column at the main entrance.” Windows are residentialtype Anderson 400 Series high efficiency units with white vinyl trim. The roof combines flat, mansard, barrel, and ridge sections to break up the building mass and create a welcoming profile. Mansards and a continuous ridge that crosses along the north-south axis are covered with Timberline HD shingles by GAF while the flat sections are protected with TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) membrane by Versico. Standing-seam metal roofing in a galvanized aluminum finish is used at a canopy at the staff entry and clads a barrel roof extending from the west façade to the central ridge. Allison Ulin, the school’s owner, is an experienced educator and pre-school operator who helped guide the functional design of the school’s facilities. For example, she requested incorporation of a 100-square foot stroller and car seat storage room next to the staff entrance and connected to the employee break room, according to Lysa D. Russo, a senior staff engineer at KOW Building Consultants,

which was on the project team as the owner’s representative. “The classrooms feature open plans that accommodate the needs of teachers and students by providing sufficient space for infant feeding stations and sleeping cribs and cots for all children,” explained Ulin. “The rooms are equipped with radiant heat flooring, high quality wooden furniture, and latest digital learning aids, and allow adequate space for physical activity.

For example, dance and movement areas are located in front of TV screens that will display dance classes and other educational videos and interactive games.” The building has been designed with the future in mind. The double loaded corridor layout can be easily converted to commercial use if the building changes ownership in the future. Compiled by Brian Stieglitz

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On a recent Thursday, Nassau County Police Academy recruits watched films of actual police field work. With their instructors, the recruits analyzed the tactics employed step by step.

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Inside the Nassau County Police Academy A close-up look at the intense training needed to become a NCPD officer By ScOtt BrintOn sbrinton@liherald.com

Part one in a series of photo stories on the Nassau County Police Academy in North Massapequa. Recruits’ names were not given to protect their privacy. It’s 9 a.m. on a recent Thursday, and a contingent of Nassau County Police Department recruits is seated in the Police Academy’s auditorium, intently watching as drunk college students hurl beer bottles at a line of police officers. “Hey, they’ve thrown a beer bottle,” someone yells. “They’re chucking beer bottles. That is so freaky.” The soon-to-be police officers are reviewing film of a near-riotous college party, as police officers move in to break up the crowd. Much as football players analyze game films with their coaches, these recruits, all dressed in crisp, gray Continued on neXt page

aBOve: recruitS tOOk their Defense Tactics exam, demonstrating the proper methods to arrest suspects. Left phOtOS: recruitS heard a lecture by Marc Tosi, an academy instructor, on police ethics.

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NCPD puts recruits through their paces continued from PreViouS Page button-down shirts, black ties and black slacks, are dissecting films of actual police approaches to worst-case scenarios that they may encounter at some point in their careers. Instructors go over the police tactics step by step, minute by minute. The recruits are learning about the necessity for self-control in the face of danger. Meanwhile, down the hall in the gym, officers are flipping and spinning each other with all manner of wrestling takedowns, their bodies thumping audibly against the gray-and-blue mats, a massive, circular NCPD insignia staring down at them from one wall. On this day, recruits are taking their Defense Tactics exam after three months of intense training, when they studied what to do — and what not to do — when arresting a suspect.

Instructors evaluate their every move, noting when a hand hold, for example, might be off by a few inches. And throughout the academy, recruits are spread out in classrooms, learning about the ethics of police work. Everyone is social distancing, and mask wearing is required, even during the Defense Tactics exam. The cadets study both in the classroom and through a series of simulations at various venues, which imitate policing on the streets, including car chases, said Master Trainer Chris Boccio, who grew up in Lynbrook. NCPD requires a significantly more rigorous training program than New York state mandates — Nassau puts cadets through 1,050 to 1,200 hours of training over seven months, compared to the minimum 639 hours that the state requires for basic police training.

At left, Officer Peter Lang, an instructor, front, reviewed weaponry found in a Bureau of Special Operations arsenal with recruits.

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During the Defense Tactics exam, recruits how to demonstrate precisely how to arrest a suspect without incident or injury.

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events and activities

community update Friday, March 26

will host a three-class beginner acrylic painting workshop at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., on April 1, 8 and 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Over the three classes, participants will paint a still life and learn basic acylic painting skills, including some color mixing and brush skills through a guided painting experience. No experience is needed. A class fee of $15 is payable by check only at time of registration. To register and learn more, call (516) 221-1200.

Country night Country Night with band Sunrise Highway will begin at 5 p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. in Wantagh. Sunrise Highway will begin playing at 7 p.m. From 5 to 7 p.m. there will be a happy hour with $4 Bud Lights and $4 house drinks. To make a reservation, call (516) 783-7500.

Saturday, March 27

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Blood drive at Wantagh library Give the gift of life on March 27 at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Donating blood can save up to three lives. To be eligible, one must bring an ID, weigh over 110 lbs, be over the age of 16 (with parent permission for 16-yearolds) and have not received a tattoo in the past 12 months. For more information, contact (516) 221-1200.

Radio Bingo Brunch Don’t miss the hottest new game on Long Island called Radio Bingo Brunch at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. The admission for the event, which will take place 12 to 3 p.m. and costs $39.95, includes a brunch entree, mimosas, bloody mary’s, house drinks and budlights. Radio bingo starts at 1 p.m. To make a reservation, call (516) 783-7500 or email info@mulcahys.com.

Warped Tour Trio Enjoy a night of food, drinks and acoustic music from The Warped Tour Band a tribute to emo/pop-punk at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. at 6 p.m. Must be 21 and older to attend. The $39.95 package includes a sharable food item, bottled beer and house drinks. To make a reservation, call (516) 783-7500 or email info@ mulcahys.com.

Monday, March 29 Bingo bonanza on Zoom Spring is here, so enjoy the season with

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April showers storytime Join the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave. at 11 a.m. for a time of stories, activities and simple crafts celebrating April showers. Face coverings and social distancing are required. Register online at www.wantaghlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1200.

DiY Ceramic Bunny

Jimmy Kenny Acoustic Jam

Some bunny special. Children are invited to pick-up a kit from the Seaford Public Library by Play Hooray so they can decorate a cute, ceramic bunny. Registration for children in grades kindergarten through fifth grade living in Seaford begins March 29. Registration for non-residents begins March 30. To register, visit www.seafordlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1334. a game of bingo and a chance to win a gift card. First through fifth graders are invited to join the Seaford Public Library for this game of Bingo over Zoom from 4 to 4:30 p.m. Register and print the bingo card online at www.seafordlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1334.

Tuesday, March 30 Let’s draw Join artist and teacher Doris Benter, hosted by the Wantagh Public Library, for a relaxing, virtual drawing class from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. During the class, students will create two Romero Britto inspired animal art pieces. Supplies needed to participate are 8 1/2 X 11 inch white pieces of paper, a pencil, a black marker and colored pencils. To

Wednesday, Mar. 31 Jackbox games Play Jackbox games at the Wantagh Public Library, 3285 Park Ave., from 6 to 7 p.m. Sixth through 12 graders are invited to bring a device to play and face coverings and social distance is a must. Register online at www.wantaghlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1200.

(with the purchase of an entree) with live music on the side from 4 to 10 p.m. End the work day with food and fun at Margarita’s Cafe, 753 Wantagh Ave. For more information, call (516) 595-7278.

Science time

Thursday, April 1

Join a Time for Kids, a program offered by the Seaford Public Library, for a fun and fast paced Full Steam Ahead Program. Children will be practicing early scientific processes of planning, observation and investigation as they watch exciting chemical reactions take place. To register and receive a list of needed supplies, visit www.seafordlibrary.org. For more information, call (516) 221-1334.

Live music and martini’s

Spring painting for adults

Thursday nights are for $5 martini’s

The Jimmy Kenny Acoustic Jam and The Pirate Beach Band will be playing at Mulcahy’s Pub & Concert Hall, 3232 Railroad Ave. at 6 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call (516) 783-7500.

HAving An evenT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to jcorr@liherald.com.

Artist and art educator Danielle Livoti

AARP tax preparers will be at the Wantagh Public Library to help on Tuesdays through April 13. Seaford Manor fourth, fifth graders invited to perform at a virtual talent show May 19. Sign up by April 7. Seaford Community Preschool Summer Adventures program full. Join wait list. Applications for Seaford’s Maker’s Market due by March 31. Seaford SD spring break from April 2 to 9. Wantagh SD spring break from April 14 to 22.

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Passover and Spiritual Cleaning On Saturday evening on March 27, Jewish people globally will begin celebrating the oldest continually practiced ritual to retell what is arguably the best known of all stories, to partake in the most widely practiced Jewish holiday — Passover: The festival of freedom. This is the time that reflects the story in the Bible how the Almighty passed over the doors of each slave’s family, and from that point onward it’s a well-known story of exodus. Even though the Jewish people throughout millennia suffered tremendous persecution and more, the boundless hope, the light at the end of the tunnel was the connection and the remembrance of the great ancient exodus from Egypt. In preparation for this holiday, Jewish households are occupied with an incredible amount of cleaning. Often, we put so much of our focus into the quality of the cleaning in order to not have chametz (leavened bread) on Passover, that we forget to think about the spiritual meaning of these cleaning actions. Similarly, when we eat matzah during the week of Passover our thoughts are often on digestion–or lack thereof–rather than on the spiritual meaning of matzah. The spiritual meanings of chametz and matzah are actually the flip-sides of the very same Jewish Kabbalah mystical teach-

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ing. The characteristic of chametz is that it rises (think of dough rising into bread or cakes). According to the Kabbalah, rising symbolizes pride, while matzah, which is flat, symbolizes humility. Thus, the process of getting rid of our chametz is not just about getting rid of physical chametz. It is about ridding ourselves of our “spiritual chametz”–the negativity we build up in our lives that we need to find a way to let go of so we can embrace what is truly important. This year, like on every year, the conclusion of the eve of Passover celebration has the Haggadah statement: “This year we are slaves, next year we’ll be free”. For us, this year in a time that we cannot physically be with the family and friends. Some of us join zoom, virtual, while others just miss being together with the family. Thus, this year we should make an arduous effort to get rid of our negative approach to life, sweep it away, have more gratitude, appreciation and joy. May we have a meaningful Passover evening filled with positivity, light, and true freedom, and may we continue our good deeds in striving to repair the world so that next year all people will be able to be together and live in real safety, peace and harmony. Happy and healthy Passover! Moshe Weisblum is the rabbi of Congregation Beth Tikvah in Wantagh.

After helping lead MacArthur to the Nassau Class A girls’ soccer championship as a junior in the fall of 2019, Alyssa Accordino enjoyed another special moment last Saturday while making school history in the process. Accordino became the first female athlete to play in a varsity football game for the Generals when she stepped on the field late in the second quarter and drilled an extra-point kick to give them a 19-point halftime lead on the way to a 33-14 Conference II victory over visiting Mepham. “I’ve been lobbying to kick for three years,” said Accordino, a second-year soccer captain and All-Class defender who’s headed to Kings College to compete at the next level and enroll in its physician assistant program. “I’ve been practicing all month and today was my first football game because I had soccer last week,” she added. “I don’t think I’ve ever been so nervous. Once I kicked the first one, the nerves went away.” Accordino added two more successful extra-point tries in the second half to complete a strong 3-for-5 performance. The home crowd’s excitement grew with each attempt. “I definitely heard the cheers,” she said. “All of the guys on the team have been so supportive. It’s great to have this opportunity.” MacArthur head coach Bob Fehrenbach

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seNioR alYssa accoRdiNo became the first MacArthur High School female athlete to compete in a varsity football game and kicked three extra-points in last Saturday’s win over Mepham. said Accordino approached him for each of the past three years about joining the team as its kicker. “We spoke about it again this year and I told her I’m not recruiting her but to ask her soccer coach [Jamie DeFilippo] if it would be OK with him,” Fehrenbach said. “So the night before we opened practice, I got a call that she was good to join us. She’s a great kid. She’s always smiling and she can really kick.”

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s we continue efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease, many families are worn out with the seeminginly endless long-term challenges of increased family time at home. Long-established routines transformed overnight, leading to an increase in family conflict and child behavior problems. “While caretakers are under tremendous stress, kids are feeling the impact, too,” says Dr. Dylann Gold, PhD, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at NYU Langone and member of its Child Study Center. "Even young children with little or no grasp of current events are sensing the anxiety of those around them and adjusting to new routines.” “Kids cannot always articulate their feelings and are less developed in their ability to problem solve,” says Jacqueline Smith, PsyM, a psychology extern at the Child Study Center. “Their stress can therefore show up as disruptive behavior, noncompliance, and tantrums.”

Preventive strategies for parents Addressing your child’s disruptive behavior is not only about responding to conflict — it’s also about proactive strategies to decrease the likelihood of challenges. These tools can have a positive impact on your child’s behavior by minimizing triggers leading to tantrums and defiance: Eat, sleep, and move: The basics are more important than ever. Ensure that your child is maintaining good sleeping, eating, and exercise routines. Make time for quality time: When time and resources allow, try to join your child in play and leisure activities. This will not only help to maintain a positive relationship, but it will make setting limits easier down the road. Catch your child being good. By calling attention to your child when your child is being a good listener or coping appropriately, you increase the chance that your child will repeat those behaviors in the future. Try your best to provide structure: “Kids do best when routines are in place and expectations are clear,” Dr. Gold says. “Predictability, especially given the current circumstances, can help your child feel a sense of comfort and safety.” Ways to incorporate predictability can include creating a visual daily schedule that your child can reference throughout the day. When possible, get your child’s input on more flexible activities, such as asking “would you like to ride your bike or scooter today?” Breaking down tasks can also be helpful, Smith says. “Breaking down complex tasks into more manageable steps can reduce frustration and prevent meltdowns.” Use a timer or alarm to cue you and your child to the comple-

tion of an activity. Choices can also help instill a sense of control during this uncertain time: “When options are available, let your child choose,” Smith adds. “Which pajamas he wears or where he does his quiet reading are minor decisions that can enhance his sense of control. Be clear upfront about which expectations are and are not flexible.” Deescalating conflict “There is a lot for children to be stressed about right now,” Dr. Gold says.“If your child is upset but calm enough to engage in conversation, conflict can be defused by helping her identify her emotion and validating her experience.” Validation does not mean expressing approval of inappropriate behavior, Dr. Gold says. It means acknowledging the emotions that drive the behavior. Making your child feel heard can diffuse conflict — like dropping the rope in a game of tug-of-war. It is important to remember that your attention can be used as an effective behavior management tool. However, keep in mind that negative attention, such as scolding, can feed problem behavior. “If your child is engaging in minor misbehaviors like whining, try turning away and staying quiet. The moment he engages in an acceptable behavior, give a praise, such as ‘Thank you for asking in a nice voice! Yes, I will get you more juice.’” Dr. Gold says.“Remember that ignoring negative behavior works best when used with positive attention for OK behavior.” Though harder for parents to do, ignoring can also help with most tantrums. “Try to resist feeding the tantrum by leaning in,” Smith says.“Instead, selectively ignore the behavior and return attention when your child begins to calm down.” If your child is doing something you cannot ignore, like hitting siblings, you may want to create a positive reinforcement system. “As an example, for every activity she completes with ‘safe hands and feet,’ she can earn a sticker,” Smith says.“Five stickers at the end of the day amounts to a predetermined reward. For these systems to work, being specific and consistent is key. It is important to spell out the behavior you want so that everyone knows what it takes to get a reward.” ■ Above photo: For many families, the first six months of the Covid-19 pandemic were all about stopgap measures and short-term fixes. One day, it was business as usual, and the next, going to work and attending school or daycare in person were no longer safe. Survival strategies cobbled together last spring, have worn us down and may not be sustainable as the pandemic lingers on.

Sunshine, smiles and getting away from the screen “Spring ahead” is more welcome than usual after a year of restrictions Spring is right around the corner and not a moment too soon. This spring marks one year since the pandemic began, making everyone more restless to get outside and burn off some energy like never before. After slogging through what seemed like an endless winter, still dealing with the impact of Covd-19, everyone is ready for some semblance of “normalcy,” especially being cooped up for so long. Here are some family activities to do that are safe and fun this season. Of course, be sure to continue to follow guidelines on Covid-19 prevention and social distancing. Plant a garden. Do some research to discover what might grow best in your yard, identify a local shop to pick up some seeds or seedlings, grab a shovel, and dig in. Have a picnic. Outdoor picnics can be a fun way to share a family meal — breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Ride a bike. Find some new trails, visit a bike path, or explore someplace new. Do some birdwatching. Welcome the birds back with a homemade bird feeder! Stargaze. Set up a tent in the backyard or go outside on a clear night. Take a flashlight, look up and enjoy the wonders of the sky. Camp outside. It might be a little cool, but bundle up and enjoy the fresh smells and distinct sounds (like birds!) of spring. Beautify your neighborhood with sidewalk chalk. Draw pictures, write poems, or inspirational quotes — the sidewalk is your canvas. Enjoy it! Discover creative ways to celebrate the holidays. Spring is filled with reasons to celebrate! April Fool's Day is always fun. Earth Day is a great reason to get outside, as well as Mother's Day and Memorial Day. You can also use spring holidays such as Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and Cinco de Mayo to teach children about different cultures. Tend to your yard. Pick up fallen sticks and plant grass seed to fill in the bare spots on your lawn. It may also be the right time to trim trees, shrubs, and perennials of dead tree limbs or leaves. Organize some creative games. Create an obstacle course kids can walk, run, skip, or bike through. Coordinate with some neighbors and make it a neighborhood course! Or create a scavenger hunt. Hide clues outdoors and see who can find them all. Discover the best. Go on a hunt to find the best _____ within 10 miles (best pizza, ice cream, etc.). This activity might take you to different towns to explore. Start to plan a post-pandemic adventure. With hope in the form of vaccines, it might be possible to have a safe escape in the coming year. ■ Above photo: It’s been a long, dreary winter that’s seemed even longer as we continue to cope with the pandemic. Spring brings about a renewed sense of enthusiasm for more enjoyable days ahead.

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On March 19, just over a year after the coronavirus reached Nassau County, some 400,000 people here had received at least one dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccines. More than 600,000 Nassau residents remain to be vaccinated, however, and many still struggle to secure vaccination appointments. With no clear end in sight to the pandemic and many unanswered questions surrounding the virus and vaccines, Herald Inside LI held a free live webinar last Thursday titled, “The Virus and The Vaccine: One Year Later.” The panel discussion, which was sponsored by Cona Elder Law and Mount Sinai South Nassau, featured three guest speakers who discussed the past year and the near future of the virus and the vaccines on Long Island. Panelists also reviewed information about infection rates, the coronavirus variants, scheduling testing and vaccine appointments, and plans to keep local communities safe. “We will continue to grapple with people who are hesitant about getting the Covid-19 vaccine,” County Executive Laura Curran said, adding that she plans to receive her vaccine next week publicly, because she wants to show people that she trusts the efficacy of the Covid-19

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Lights! Camera! Kindness! As part of the Levittown Public Schools Summer Reading Extravaganza, the district’s English department hosted its 2021 winter showcase for summer reading entitled Lights! Camera! Kindness! Due to the coronaivus pandemic, this year’s event was held virtually for all students at Salk Middle School and Wisdom Lane Middle School. Students were encouraged to submit videos connecting to the message of their 2020 summer reading book, “Pay It Forward” by Catherine

Ryan Hyde. Thirty-one videos were presented during the pre-recorded virtual showcase, featuring Salk and Wisdom Lane students performing acts of kindness and encouraging others to pay it forward. Student organizations such as Salk Middle School’s Connections Club and the Salk Junior Leaders submitted videos of ways that they have given back this year. Others submitted individual and class videos about how they facilitated food drives, clothing drives, card drives for veterans

and more. All students who participated in the showcase were awarded with medals engraved with “Readers are Leaders.” Although the event could not be held in-person, the virtual showcase allowed the Levittown community to connect and celebrate all the outstanding acts of kind-

ness that the middle school students have performed during this pandemic. It was also a great way to spark some ideas on how others can pay it forward. Provided by Seaford School District. Compiled by Brian Stieglitz

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maintain such payroll records. The original payrolls or transcripts shall be preserved for (5) years from the completion of the work on the project. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting uncertainty with regard to (a) when the Owner’s schools will be in session during 2021, (b) what restrictions, if any, will be applicable to construction activities in the Owner’s facilities due to State, Federal or Local orders, laws, regulations or rules related to the COVID-19 pandemic (including but not limited to social distancing, cleaning and disinfection requirements) and (c) the duration of any restrictions imposed on construction activities, the Owner may modify the construction schedule set forth in the Contract/Bid Documents. . By submitting a bid, the Bidder acknowledges and agrees that there shall be no additional compensation paid for schedule modifications caused directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bidder further acknowledges and agrees that the sole remedy for any schedule modifications or delays caused directly or indirectly by the COVID-19 pandemic shall be an extension of time, if warranted. BY ORDER OF: BOARD OF EDUCATION LEVITTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS LEVITTOWN MEMORIAL EDUCATION CENTER 150 ABBEY LANE LEVITTOWN, NEW YORK 11756 ELIZABETH APPLEBAUM DISTRICT CLERK 125095

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Wisdom Lane students in Meghan Mastronardi’s class submitted a video about how they created cards and donated Halloween candy to veterans.

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Grace ryan, top-Left, Ana Compton, Natalia Pszeniczny, Rylie Lubliner, bottomleft, Valerie Bonavita and Michael Cassano, all students at MacArthur High School, took part in Northwell Health’s Medical Marvels Conference.

MacArthur students join Medical Marvels

Six students from MacArthur High School in the Levittown Public Schools recently took part in the Medical Marvels Conference, hosted by Northwell Health. The students included Valerie Bonavita, Michael Cassano, Ana Compton, Rylie Lubliner, Natalia Pszeniczny and Grace Ryan and they were tasked with providing innovative technological and health-based solutions, as well as a public policy strategy, to solve the nation’s gun violence problems. In addition to writing papers, presenting findings and engaging in a ques-

tion-and-answer session, the students participated in workshops and lectures. Presenters included former U.S. Representative Gabby Giffords, U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, Director of Center for Gun Violence Prevention at Northwell Health Dr. Chethan Sathya, and more. Topics of discussion beyond gun violence and the Stop the Bleed program included International Women’s Day and careers in research. Provided by Seaford School District. Compiled by Brian Stieglitz

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A. You could save a lot of money with a screensaver picture of the ocean but since you want the deck, you have many onte eeper issues to consider, water being one of them. I commend your contractor for advising that you need a plan, since I get calls consistently from people who forged ahead without solving all of the issues before building. You have the design issues with water and movement prevention, considering wind, rain, sun and fire. You have zoning and building code issues to resolve, and you have the cost issue, which is tied to everything else. Imagine building the entire deck and then being told to remove it. Imagine finding out that the attachment has caused a leak that’s hard to get to without dismantling materials. A good design of anything, whether it’s a car, a paperweight or a deck, requires understanding the goals, the obstacles, the science and the engineering to get you nearest to the best solution. In your case, you want to keep the gutters running underneath, so that becomes a given in defining the scope of work. You want views, coverage for the patio, no damage to the roof — that’s where you start. I look at where attachments are essential, how to avoid water intrusion at the attachments, the strength of materials and the placement to accomplish the most with the least amount of damage, either during construction or in the performance of the materials. For example, wood looks great for the first season, and then begins to age by twisting, warping and splitting along the grain. Obstacle one is now identified, so you select synthetic decking that’s more stable and requires less maintenance. The deck needs support, so you want to understand all the factors of wind twisting, uplift and collapse resistance. Attachment and water flow are also important, so you need to know the various methods of preventing water from getting into even the smallest places, like around bolts, under shingles and across door or window openings. A ledger is the board attached to the house for the deck structure to connect to, and even that requires consideration . . . in my next column.

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he 2020 presidential election produced the highest voter turnout in American history. Both candidates received record numbers of votes. This was America at its best, but not for the Republican Party. So it’s no wonder that legislatures in dozens of states have proposed more than 200 laws, aimed mostly at Black voters, that would dramatically cut voter turnout. If many of the proposals were ever to become law, America would be turning back the clock to the dark Jim Crow JERRY era when states deliberately preKREMER vented Blacks from going to the polls. There is no secret behind the Republican effort to stop them from casting ballots. Thanks to massive turnouts in states like Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, Joe Biden was elected president. Biden often says, “Here’s the deal.” And here’s the deal: The Republican Party has morphed into a white man’s

party. It is slowly but surely being outvoted by minorities in the inner cities and the suburbs. If you can’t win fair and square, why not change the rules to stop large voter turnout? What’s the excuse for these draconian laws? According to the Republicans, the 2020 election was riddled with voter fraud. Over the past four months, 60 state and federal judges, many of them appointed by former President Donald Trump, have ruled that there was no fraud in any of the election counts. As late as this month, an Arizona judge fined the state Republican Party for bringing a “frivolous” lawsuit, claiming that there were “voter irregularities.” Had Biden won the election by a narrow margin, the voter-fraud argument might have had an impact, but he defeated Trump by seven million votes. Here’s a sampling of the kinds of bills that have been introduced by state legislators. In Alabama, the legislature is being asked to ban the distribution of water bottles to voters who are standing on line at the polls. In addition, it has

been proposed that voters pay a fee to vote, just like the historic poll taxes that were thrown out by the courts decades ago. In Alabama, legislators want to ban Sunday voting to prevent churches from encouraging “souls to the polls.” A number of states want to ban absentee ballots, just like the ones that Trump himself cast as late as the first week of March in Palm Beach County. Arizona legislators want to ban all forms of mail-in voting, and want voters to have absentee ballots notarized. Those proposals are aimed at Latino voters, who helped elect former astronaut Mark Kelly to the U.S. Senate as a Democrat. Most of us want to believe that many forms of subtle racism have been eradicated, and that we’re on the road to becoming a more inclusive nation. Sadly, almost all of the bills being considered in so many states are aimed at depressing black turnout. The same meanness that dominates at the state level is part of the rhetoric in Washington D.C. Sen. Ron Johnson, a lightweight from Wisconsin, recently stated that he wasn’t afraid of

he GOP assault on minority voting rights continues across the country.

the rioters who broke into the halls of Congress, but he would have been concerned if they were Black Lives Matter protesters. Sen. Lindsey Graham complained bitterly after the passage of the Covid-19 relief bill, that the aid to black farmers was like “reparations.” Other minorities aren’t doing much better during the process of filling cabinet positions for the Biden administration. U.S. Rep. Deb Haaland, of New Mexico, was confirmed as secretary of the interior with only four Republican votes in the Senate. She is the first Native American cabinet secretary in U.S. history, but failed to get the approval of Republicans senators who have large numbers of Native Americans in their states. Similar voting patterns have been recorded for other minority nominees. One has to wonder why the party of Lincoln seems to be gradually becoming the party of George Wallace. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Springing into the future, very, very slowly

arch 2021: embracing the change. Covid-19 isn’t something that has just afflicted us; it changed us in ways that are irreversible. It set us on paths from which there is no return. And the change isn’t all bad. I think about going back to “normal,” and I realize that “normal” is elusive. We stepped into the river as the coronavirus surged, and we are stepping out now, in a different place. What is normal, anyway? Was spring 2019 norRANDI mal? We were deep KREISS into the presidency of a man who damn near brought our democracy crashing down around us. That four-year political rampage and the emergence of a deadly pandemic are inextricably tied together as historical events; there is little doubt that a more robust, organized federal response could have saved people. But it was the time of Trump and the time of Covid-19, and they met in a spiral of mayhem and grief. Were his lies about the virus and his failure to respect scientific guidance normal in any

way? Was it normal to ridicule the wearing of masks when that one simple, inexpensive precaution could have saved lives? Who would possibly want to reweave what some saw as the “normal” racist threads running through our culture before Black Lives Matter emerged, before Amanda Gorman spoke at the inauguration, before the issue of institutionalized racism came out of the shadows? We’ve been far from normal for quite some time. In this moment we have to figure out how to go forward, taking the lessons learned from our communal experience with politics chaos and a pandemic. For example, the isolation and social distancing of this year, the real aberrations, can’t be over too soon for me. That will never feel normal. But there are new, good things happening now: We are getting vaccinated, and the vaccines work remarkably well. Money from the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill is starting to turn the wheels of the economy, getting people back to jobs and business owners back to feeding and servicing and creating product for our country.

Americans have learned that they are able to work from home better than they ever imagined. What we don’t know yet is how many businesses will go forward with the home-based model. We don’t know if the traditional workplace has reached its expiration date. (I doubt it.) A hybrid model may allow us to employ the best of both worlds, at home and at remote work locations. That could improve on the old normal. Perhaps the biggest good thing is that schools are starting to accommodate more in-classroom learning. From here in the cheap seats, it seems that closing schools was a mistake from the beginning; we should have vaccinated teachers first and at least tried to prioritize our kids’ education. Going to school is normal. I love that communities are coming together in ways they didn’t before the pandemic, to help keep food on the table and find vaccine appointments for one another and drive friends to vaccine centers. This has also been a great year for adopting dogs, or appreciating the pooches already in residence. For many, many weeks our Lillybee was the only living creature we saw or touched.

any questions persist in the new hybrid reality we find ourselves in.

The proliferation of artsy pastimes is notable, and that, too, may hang around as a creative outlet for people who love indulging old passions and interests and undeveloped talents. On the plus side as well, many of us weren’t daily exercisers, and now we are. There was only one awful-weather day this year when I didn’t get outside for at least a short walk. The pandemic has put more people in the kitchen, pouring energy and creativity into the food they prepare. My hunch is that will diminish in direct proportion to the opening of restaurants, but again, who can say? We learned to sublimate our need for excitement through imaginative meal planning and changing up our walks and connecting with people from our past. We have so many new skills. I can cut hair. I can fix the TV. I can replace the A/C filter. We truly are different people from the ones who stepped into the river last March. So, back to normal? Not necessarily. We have to figure out for ourselves, and as a society, what’s worth keeping from the pre-pandemic era and what we want to embrace from the time of Covid-19, going forward. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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Idaho, Illinois, New Hampshire and Utah — require hearings when a critical mass of people request them. New York should do the same. “The Covid-19 pandemic taught us the crucial importance of transparency in government,” Gianaris said. “We should live up to our progressive ideals and make our government truly accessible to the people it serves.” We couldn’t have said it better, Senator. If such a law had been in place last year, people who were angered and worried by the apparent undercount of nursing home deaths as the pandemic spread could have forced Health Department hearings that might have brought alleged under-reporting to light sooner. The scandal has tainted Cuomo’s otherwise sound performance in the early days of the pandemic, when many touted him as a national hero for his daily briefings, based largely on data. If he were smart, he would support Gianaris’s legislation to show that he does, in fact, support government transparency. Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat from Queens, is sponsoring a companion bill in the Assembly. “Creating

a program through which members of the public can demand a hearing reminds rule-makers that they are ultimately accountable to the people,” Mamdani said. Agreed. The legislation would also require public hearings to be held on evenings and weekends, so more people could attend. It would mandate that hearings be broadcast, and that teleconferencing be available. Finally, it would require that time be set aside during the hearings for public questioning of department personnel. The Senate passed the measure during Sunshine Week, March 14 to 20, a celebration of the 1967 Freedom of Information Act, the landmark federal legislation requiring government officials to make their records available to the public. The American Society of News Editors created Sunshine Week in 2005 to remind people of the grave need for government transparency — even today, more than 50 years after FOIA was enacted. The message that the Senate was seeking to project was clear: New York state needs to do more to open its government to public participation. Of that there is little doubt.

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t might seem self-serving that a newspaper would call on New York state to include journalists on the list of those eligible to receive a Covid-19 vaccine. To a degree, that might be true. More so, however, our concern is for the public good. Since the start of the pandemic, journalists have been on the front lines, reporting on myriad local and national stories that have shaped the past year, exposing themselves to potential harm at hospitals, marches and political rallies. They have risked their lives to inform an

anxious public, providing vital information to dispel fear and increase understanding. Since last March, journalists have been allowed to continue their work because the government deemed them essential workers. Yet they have been excluded from the lists of those eligible for a vaccine. Why? This isn’t solely about the journalists who have done their job admirably. It’s also about the public. One journalist might interact with dozens, if not hundreds, of people while covering a mass

letters ‘If you can’t do, blame’ To the Editor: Re the March 12-18 editorial, “Cuomo’s days in office appear numbered”: I take exception to the point of view of elected officials and journalists who are pointing fingers at Gov. Andrew Cuomo before his investigation is complete. I have worked in high-powered offices for decades and consider myself as a feminist. Anyone who has worked in this kind of passion-driven, intense, stressful environment knows conversations and gestures can be misunderstood or taken out of context. Yet the media and certain politicians are jumping to conclusions. I do not believe Cuomo should resign. More important, a year ago, during the coronavirus pandem-

gathering of one kind or another, and if infected with the coronavirus, he or she could potentially expose many others to harm. From a public health standpoint, leaving journalists off the list thus makes no sense. The Press Club of Long Island, a chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, is currently conducting a letter-writing campaign calling on Governor Cuomo to include journalists on the eligibility list. To join in that effort, go to bit. ly/30Xt1T4.

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s difficult as the coronavirus pandemic has been on all of us, our children were the least equipped to handle the sudden disruption of their daily lives and routines. Ripped from in-school learning, sports and extracurricular activities and social interactions critical to their intellectual, physical and emotional development, they were thrust into a world of inactivity, isolation and remote learning. We should not continue to ignore the consequences. We have heard steve much about “following the scirhoads ence” and the data throughout the pandemic. We have all accepted limits on personal freedoms imposed on us through countless, often contradictory, executive orders issued by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, simply because in the face of the unknown, that appeared to be the safest course of action. In order to “stop the spread,” we sacrificed our liberty in pursuit of the general good of all.

One year later, however, we are still ceding local control of education to a governor and a state Board of Education that continue to enforce policies that the science and the data simply do not support. Schools have safely resumed sports activities with very few, if any, Covid-19 cases and even fewer incidents of transmission. Yet while students are permitted to participate in wrestling matches, two trumpet players must remain 12 feet apart. In districts that permit in-person learning, there have been virtually no incidents of inschool transmission of the virus, yet students must quarantine if someone in their class contracts it, despite wearing masks and being surrounded on three sides by Plexiglas in classrooms. Many parents can’t watch their kids play for school teams — even outdoors. The data tell us that because of the outstanding work of our school districts, administrators, teachers, staff members and students, in conjunction with local departments of health, the in-school Covid transmission rate remains far below that of the surrounding communi-

e’re still ceding local control of education, a year after Covid-19 hit.

Letters ic, at a time when there was complete chaos and so much unknown, Cuomo stepped up ahead of all the others and created and implemented innovative plans. His guidance was ongoing, and he was an inspiring voice for New Yorkers as well as all Americans. He asked New Yorkers to discipline themselves, an effort to stop the spread of the virus. When they did not, he said it was not OK and made decisions that were hard for the public and businesses. Cuomo has continued to play this role, and New Yorkers still need him to get us through the pandemic and far beyond. Yes, he may have made some mistakes, but the countless lives he has saved and accomplishments he made during the past year far outweigh his few possible errors. In hindsight, it’s easy to sit back and find fault. I would like to ask the politicians who are not respectful enough to wait for Cuomo’s investigation results before passing judgment a simple question: During the pandemic, what did you do? I don’t recall hearing most of your voices. If you did less than Cuomo, in my book, you’re just another case of, “If you can’t do, blame.” CATHY ROSENBERG Sea Cliff

In minority communities, vaccine isn’t so simple To the Editor: I write to express my concern about

ties. It is simply safer to have your kids in school — and it’s better for them. Area school districts have proven that they can act, and have done so efficiently, even when faced with the challenge of outdated and conflicting policies imposed by Albany. We have local boards of education because we believe as a state and a society that the best decisions for our students are made at the local level. The governor may have heard of the Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District, the Seaford School District or any of our other area districts, but what does he know about local conditions in Wantagh’s Mandalay Elementary School, or Freeport High School? Probably very little, if anything. But local school boards and local administrators know. And, most important, parents — who are on the front lines of the struggles their children have faced during the pandemic — have a mechanism at a local level to take part in that decision-making process. It is time for the state and governor to stand down and allow local school boards and local officials, in conjunction with

Covid-19 vaccine access in communities of color on Long Island. As the coronavirus crisis lingers, the combination of two ageold realities — access and attitudes — persists in limiting vaccinations among people of color. Most have heard about the infamous Tuskegee experiment, and the longstanding effects it has had on the Black community’s lack of trust in government and medical science. This distrust is deeply rooted and not easily overcome. Even as the most enlightened, well informed and educated among us conclude that it is in our best interest to get vaccinated against Covid-19, doubt and caution remain. In conversations, meetings, podcasts and dinner discussions, however, the rationale for vaccination is being widely shared and considered. Unfortunately, getting past the roadblock of distrust leads us directly to the lack-of-accessibility barricade. When I made the decision to get the vaccine, my employer, the Family and Children’s Association, in Hempstead, helped me navigate access. Nevertheless, there are many others in the Black and Brown communities less fortunate than I, who, even after overcoming initial doubt, encounter additional hurdles to vaccination, such as lack of transportation, an inability to navigate the online or phone scheduling “lottery,” and limited availability. Although there are educational initiatives in place designed to alter community sentiment toward Covid-19 vaccines, the

local health departments and parents, to make decisions for themselves about how their schools should be run, what events and activities — such as graduation — should take place and how to best take care of our children. The science and the data no longer justify Albany’s one-sizefits-all approach, or the damage it is doing to the developmental, emotional and physical health of our students. To that end, I recently joined the other members of the Nassau Legislature’s Republican majority to write a letter to Cuomo, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie calling on New York state to allow school districts the full discretion to decide when to safely restore extracurricular activities and other school events, including graduation ceremonies. The remarkably good job Nassau County districts have done keeping students, teachers and staff safe in school has earned them the right to decide which events may be held and how those events will be conducted. I’m hopeful that our state leaders will heed this call and return that discretion to our districts. Steve Rhoads is a Republican Nassau County legislator representing the 19th District.

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most effective change will come from civic leaders and trusted community voices addressing concerns and providing vital information through town hall meetings and leading by example. Additionally, I believe that the restructuring of the vaccine distribution framework to include ongoing inoculation locations in communities of color, first-comefirst-serve vaccination centers and expand-

ed hours of service would greatly increase the number of vaccinations received by people of color in a relatively short time span. Time is of the essence, and the health of our community is at stake. THURSTON O’NEAL Director, Hempstead Prevention Coalition

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