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Councilman leads crackdown on town graffiti By J.D. FREDA jfreda@liherald.com

Courtesy Seaford Schools

A graduate, and a patriot Seaford High School senior Erica Albert, with Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee leaders Tom Condon, left, and Ken Haskell, was one of five recipients of the annual Patriot Award on Aug. 6 at Seaford High School, given in honor of the school’s alumni who died on Sept. 11, 2001. Story, more photos, Page 12.

In August 2019, Christopher Carini was just months away from being elected the Hempstead town councilman in the 5th Councilmanic District. Carini, 45, a former New York City and Port Authority police officer, was involved in the community as a civilian then, albeit a very proactive one. He was vice president of the Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association, and took on a range of issues in his typical energetic fashion. One problem that Carini battled constantly was the defacing of buildings and overpasses in Wantagh and Seaford with graffi-

ti. “[For] over a month now, we’re working on [having] the graffiti on the overpass of Seamans Neck Road [removed], and still have no time frame, because we’re told graffiti removal isn’t a priority,” Carini told the Herald last August. “Between the money we pay in property taxes and for the LIRR, it’s way too much for our community to look like this.” Fast-forward 12 months, and Carini has again taken aim at graffiti vandalism in his area, but this time as an official, rallying a group of civilians and elected colleagues to form the Town of Hempstead’s new Graffiti Watch Task Force. “I was elected as Councilman CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

Brooks outlines long haul to economic recovery By TIMOTHY DENTON tdenton@liherald.com

It would be difficult to conclude from the volume of traffic and the number of people out and about in Seaford and Wantagh last week that hard economic times may be just around the corner. But reports issued this month by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, County Comptroller Jack Schnirman and County Executive Laura Curran all pointed to a sharp downturn in revenue in the coming year, although they did not all agree on the extent of that downturn or the measures officials would

need to take to address it. Despite those ominous rumblings, both the county’s and NIFA’s credit ratings remained solidly investment-grade — A2/ Stable and Aa1/Stable, respectively — although Fitch Ratings lowered the county’s rating outlook to negative from stable. In its most recent report, Moody’s Investors Service predicted that the county’s significant ability to raise revue would likely offset even serious shortfalls in sales tax — one of the county’s chief sources of income. For residents of Seaford and Wantagh, an attitude of “what, me worry?” when it comes to the

aising property taxes is a nonstarter — nobody wants that.

STATE SEN. JOHN BROOKS larger issues may seem understandable, with more immediate decisions being made in the coming days and weeks about school attendance, safety and a wider reopening of the economy. And with real estate values remaining high in a market that is red hot, according to local bro-

kers like Laura Dupkin Memisha, of Realty Advisors, and Tony Smith, of SAS Realty, both in Wantagh, families may be feel relatively insulated from the long-term economic effects of the pandemic — for now. “[Housing] inventories are high for the season, and I’m closing properties at an unbelievable rate,” Dupkin Memisha said.

With excellent schools in both Seaford and Wantagh, families eager to move to the area are making offers above original asking prices, sometimes even going to contract having never seen properties in person or been inside. When the pandemic will end is the great variable on which CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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State mandates leave Seaford program in danger of losing football Sundays By J.D. FREDA jfreda@liherald.com

For 53 straight seasons, Sundays in Seaford were for football. Not just on the television watching your favorite NFL team, but at Seamans Neck Park, watching the Long Island Broncos youth football organization strap on the blue and orange and take the field, one team after another, as the sun faded beyond the boundaries of the park that has been home to the program for more than a half century. More than just the results on the field, it was the neighborly feel that a typical fall Broncos Sunday brought that attracted so many Seaford families to the program. “Being a part of the Broncos is special. It creates childhood memories and friendships,” said Broncos Vice President Tim Fox, 41, of Seaford. “For the kids, each game is like a Super Bowl for them. Each Sunday is a tremendous event and it really brings the community together. After games, most kids stick around and watch the other games, and we do barbecues. Sundays in the fall are always a lot of fun, and it’s exciting to see TIM FOX your kid out here having fun Broncos too.” As of Aug. 24, though, that Vice-President 53-year stretch of fall fun may face a delay of game, as Gov. Andrew Cuomo tweeted on Monday: “Statewide, lowerrisk sports (e.g. tennis & soccer) may practice & play beginning Sept. 21. No travel games or practice permitted outside school’s region or neighboring regions until Oct. 19. Full-contact sports can practice but aren’t authorized to compete.” Since the beginning of August, the Broncos have been hosting speed and agility clinics. Children age 5 through 11 can participate. There are no helmets, pads, gloves or even footballs. The Nassau County Youth Football League (NCYFL) has not yet cleared Long Island programs to begin football-related activities. “We want to give them a month of conditioning. We have got to get them in shape for football if we are going to play,” Fox said. “Gov. Cuomo’s announcement just left us with more questions than answers. Our status is in limbo right now.” The young players have been doing cardio exercises focused on quick feet and bursts of speed, but Fox understands that could be tedious for a child who does not know when his season could start. The Broncos’ practice season usually starts on Aug., 1 and its season just after Labor Day. Fox said that without a set start date for the season, the program, which is a not-for-profit organization, cannot order this year’s equipment, call on sponsors and isn’t even taking payments from parents yet. Everything is up in the air, according to Fox. “I’m not sure if we will cancel practices at some point,” Fox said. Although the Broncos have not heard an official date from the state or the NCYFL, it has more or less given itself a timetable for the season to start, so that the program’s players can play in the safest environment possible. “We’re looking at the end of September, maybe the first week of October,” Fox said. “If by the third week in September we don’t get an answer, it might be too difficult to get the jerseys, the equipment, and it would be hard to give them that full experience.” He also went on to say that the longer a decision is made on when competitive games can be played again, the less likely coaches and the program will be comfortable sending players out if they haven’t properly learned

e’re looking at the end of September, maybe the first week of October.

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THE LONG ISLAND Broncos 2020 football season is in limbo, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Monday announcement on youth sports limitations.

FOR THE PAST 53 years, the Broncos have graced the field at Seamans Neck Park in Seaford. the fundamentals of how to tackle safely. “If the team isn’t ready, they won’t play. Especially for the 5 and 6-year-olds, it is imperative to learn the proper way to play,” Fox said. “We would go off of what the coaches assessments are, I wouldn’t put them in there if they weren’t ready. It could be an issue. We will go by the guidelines. If we don’t get the amount of practices in that they deem necessary to play safe, they won’t play till they learn proper technique.” Fox and the Broncos are now waiting for word back from the NCYFL. As part of the Broncos organization, the cheerleading program will be practicing, but competition is not looking likely for this year either. This would affect the annual Seaford Broncos Football and Cheer

Awards Dinner hosted after the conclusion of both seasons. “No funding, no season, no awards, that’s how that would go,” Fox said on if the season were to be canceled. As for a possible push to play in the spring, Fox does not feel confident in that alternative either. Because the Broncos share Seamans Neck Park’s Field 2 with other sports programs, especially out of season, availability would be very difficult to arrange. Fox is hoping that the state and the NCYFL will give him a date soon, or else the 53 straight ext season of Bronco football will have to be postponed at least until September 2021. “There has never been a season where they didn’t have it,” Fox said. “Nassau County as a whole, Seaford, this would be unprecedented.”

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THE ST. JAMES Office of Youth Ministry is sponsoring a virtual teen talk on Friday, Aug. 28, hosted by ministry speaker Emily Wilson.

Courtesy Seaford Fire Department

AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING a motorcycle occurred on Sunrise Highway near the intersection of Washington Avenue on Aug. 17.

Accident on Sunrise Highway Motivational minister injures motorcyclist Courtesy St. James Faith Formation

transported to a local hospital. The accident caused debris, such as auto parts and shattered glass pieces, to be scattered on the road. Fire department members aided police in removal of the debris and moving of the bike involved in the accident. There have been no reports of serious injury by officials.

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The Seaford Fire Department responded to a call on Aug. 17 at 3:41 p.m. for an accident where a motorcycle was allegedly downed at the intersection of Sunrise Highway and Washington Avenue in Seaford. Nassau County Police and the Seaford Fire Department responded to the scene, where one person involved in the accident had to be treated at the scene and

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to speak in local church By J.D. FREDA jfreda@liherald.com

The St. James Faith Formation of St. James Roman Catholic Church on Hicksville Road in Seaford is hosting a virtual “Fearless Youth Night” on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. High school-aged teens are invited to join as special guest speaker Emily Wilson will lead a conversation on preserving one’s faith in today’s world. Participants under 18 must be registered by a parent or guardian at bit.ly/ DRVCFearless. Wilson, the conversation’s guest host, is a Catholic speaker, an author, singer/ musician and YouTuber who speaks frequently and creates content based around her faith and how it has guided her journey. That journey led Wilson to a broadcast journalism degree from Arizona State University ten years ago. After graduation, though, Wilson credits reading On the Dignity and Vocation of Women by Saint John Paul II with inspiring her to use her education and honing her oratory skills to present “and spread the Gospel.”

She then gained experience speaking with teens, taking a position as an oncampus high school minister. After two years, Wilson became a full-time traveling minister in 2013. She has since spoken and performed live music at various national and international youth, young adult, and women’s events in two dozen states and numerous countries, including diocesan, parish, and school events, as well as FOCUS, Life Teen, and Steubenville conferences, the National Catholic Youth Conference, and the Australian and Swiss Catholic Youth Festivals. Wilson has also authored multiple books and continues to spread the word of her faith through talks with youth. One of Wilson’s talking topics is “Go Brave,” which parallels the lives of Catholic women today with that of St. Joan of Arc. Wilson’s topics aim to encourage and uplift women to boldly profess their faith without hesitation. The virtual event will be livestreamed on YouTube. For more information, email youthministry@drvc.org.

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Inside LI panel addresses return to college By Briana Bonfiglio bbonfiglio@liherald.com

Higher education officials across Nassau County have been tasked with creating plans that balance health and safety and quality education for students returning to campus amid the coronavirus pandemic. Although Covid-19 numbers are at their lowest since March, health experts say colle ges must be vigilant and enforce strict guidelines in their reopening plans. On Aug. 21, Inside LI, produced by RichnerLive, hosted its second virtual panel discussion on topics related to “new normals” in different aspects of life. It featured several leaders in higher education to discuss their paths to a safe and productive fall semester. The 45-minute webinar included panelists Dr. James Lentini, president of Molloy College; Dr. Christine Riordan, president of Adelphi College; Dr. Gabrielle St. Léger, assistant vice president and dean of students at Hofstra University; and Dr. Jermaine Williams, president of Nassau Community College. Dr. Aaron Glatt, chairman of the Department of Medicine at Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside, also joined to offer a medical perspective on how to open colleges and universities safely. Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, was the moderator. “It’s almost like opening a mini-city,” Riordan remarked about starting classes on a college campus. “We have to abide not only by the higher education guidelines, but by all of the other guidelines that may pertain to some of the things that we have on campuses — we have hotels with our residence halls, restaurants with our dining facilities, day-care centers, transportation systems, sports teams, religious organizations [and] retail with our bookstores.” Riordan said colleges worked together, and with state and county health officials, to develop plans that adhere to

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Several leaderS in higher education, as well as one medical professional, spoke about reopening colleges amid a pandemic during a Inside LI webinar, part of an ongoing series. Centers for Disease and Control Prevention guidelines. At the same time, college presidents want to uphold high standards of education. At Nassau Community College, the state’s largest community college, 93 percent of classes will be online. This will leave around 300 to 400 students on campus at any given time, which Wiliams called an “extreme drop from where we’d normally be.” Williams said the college is “providing the same high-caliber education whether you’re in the classroom or taking a remote course.” At Molloy, Lentini said students would receive a quality education, despite altering the mode of instruc-

tion. He said professors have been trained and retrained in remote teaching skills. “It’s not like in the spring where we had to turn on a dime,” he said. “This time we had time to do it.” Aside from instruction, students attend college for the social experiences, many of which will be lost this semester because colleges cannot hold large gatherings. St. Léger noted that telling students, “No, we can’t do that,” would be difficult but necessary. Hofstra staggered move-ins for more than 2,000 resident students, St. Léger said. The university is also launching educational campaigns to provide positive reinforcement of safety measures, such as mask wearing, social distancing

and avoiding large gatherings. Student ambassadors, who normally hold social events, will now be tasked with helping to enforce those measures on campus. “I want students to understand their impact on the campus, on their suitemates, on their classroom community,” St. Léger said “We need our students to understand their individual role.” Each panelist said that if their own children were college students, they would feel comfortable sending them away to college given the universities’ thorough plans. “I’m very impressed by the plans that all of the colleges have talked about,” Glatt said, while recognizing that no plan will be perfect. “I do think it’s important to have students go to college in person, however, with significant restrictions. That’s how we are going to defeat this until there is a practical vaccine available and distributed.” He noted that a vaccine will not impact this semester of college because it will not be widely available until sometime in 2021. Colleges thus must be vigilant in monitoring the health of students and faculty and acting quickly if a Covid-19 case were to arise. Colleges are requiring resident students to test negative before moving into residence halls. They are also requiring commuter students to conduct health screenings and fill out a health form before attending classes each day. Molloy has a contactless temperature-reading kiosk outside every building. Using face recognition, it scans people as they come in, takes their temperature and records it under their student or faculty identification, Lentini said. “I’m hopeful that if, in general, society takes this seriously,” Glatt said, “... we can have a close-to-normal educational program.” InsideLI’s next virtual panel, “Why The Residential Real Estate Market Is So Hot,” will be Thursday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. Register at liherald.com/insideli9-3.

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Skye Ostreicher, of RichnerLive and Herald Community Newspapers, will moderate this discussion, entitled “Why The Real Estate Market Is So Hot.” “As we’ve all seen, Covid has impacted our communities in countless ways,” Ostreicher said. “With more families able to work from home, less people need to commute to an office. What long-term impacts will this have on Long Islanders and our downtown areas? I look forward to hosting an engaging and informative conversation with leaders in the industry and taking questions from our

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Heralds earn top honors in state press contest Excellent coverage of gover nment spending, complete with strong editorial support. Clearly the newspaper took a leadership position here.”

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The Herald Community Newspapers came up big in the New York Press Association’s 2019 Better Newspaper Contest, earning 18 awards, including five firstplace honors, and placing fourth among newspaper groups in the state. Some 173 daily and weekly newspapers submitted a total of 2,198 entries in the annual competition, the results of which were announced via webcast on the NYPA website last Thursday and Friday. The Heralds’ sister publication in the Bronx, The Riverdale Press, earned seven accolades in the contest, bringing the total for Richner Communications Inc. publications to 25. “I’m thrilled with our showing in this year’s competition,” Heralds Publisher Stuart Richner said. “The depth of our team shows in the breath of awards we came away with. These honors, judged by out-of-state journalists, demonstrate the talent and dedication of our team. “Each week,” Richner continued, “our editors, reporters, photographers, layout artists, advertising account representatives, press operators and drivers put their hearts and souls into Herald Newspapers. Special thanks to Copy Editor Jim Harmon, the unsung hero of our Editorial Department.” “I’m so proud to be a part of this team,” said Rhonda Glickman, the Heralds’ vice president of advertising sales. “Congratulations to all.” Here’s a rundown of the accolades:

first place honors

■ Heralds’ Photo Editor Christina Daly was named the 2019 NYPA Photographer of the Year. Daly submitted a portfolio of 10 news and feature photos. Judges wrote, “Fireworks, sports, fun and emotion. This portfolio has a little bit of everything, and each image tells a story. Great angles. Very strong entry.” ■ The Heralds’ seven-part series “The Racism Around Us” earned first place for Best News or Feature Series and second place for In-Depth Reporting. Scott Brinton, the Heralds’ executive editor, was the series editor and a writer for it. Other writers included Jeff Bessen, Briana Bonfiglio, Timothy Denton, Andrew Garcia, Nakeem Grant, Melissa Koenig, Nadya Nataly, Robert Traverso and Darwin Yanes. Daly created the graphics and maps for the series. Judges wrote, “Comprehensive and complete coverage of an issue — structural racism — which remains embedded within the American experience. This newspaper’s devotion to this story … represents a great service to readers.” ■ The Freeport Herald-Leader, Long Beach Herald and Oceanside-Island Park Herald were honored with a firstplace award for Spot News Coverage for their in-depth reporting of the horrific murder of Oceanside High School student Khaseen Morris, 16, at an Oceanside strip mall last September.

■ Michael Smollins, senior editor of the Lynbrook-East Rockaway and Oceanside Heralds, received second place for Headline Writing. Judges wrote, “Catchy and accurate headlines sampled across categories. Some obvious thought went into making the puns work.”

third place awards ■ Ronny Reyes, who is now the editor of the Freeport Herald Leader, received third place for In-depth Reporting for his work while he was the assistant editor of the Franklin Square-Elmont Herald last year.

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above iS a collage of all 10 of the photos for which Christina Daly won the New York Press Association’s Photographer of the Year title. The writers covering the story were Bonfiglio, Daly, Nataly, Anthony Rifilato and Yanes. Daly was also the primary photographer. Brinton wrote the editorial that accompanied the stories and edited the video that appeared with the online version of the initial story, and he and Mike Smollins were editors for what became a series of stories on the murder. Judges wrote, “Congratulations to a dedicated team that insisted on journalism more impactful than video clips and sensational headlines ripe for social media and judgmental commentary. Diligent, uncompromising, steady and focused, the newspaper produced quality journalism.”

■ The Merrick Herald Life was awarded first place for Coverage of Education. The paper submitted five stories on a variety of Board of Education and classroom news.

Judges wrote, “Very well done, thorough, consistently classy page design. Great presentation from a business that does not get a lot of play.”

Second place honors ■ The Heralds sports editor, Tony Bellissimo, earned second place for Sports Writer of the Year for his portfolio of five stories covering events ranging from the Belmont Stakes to local high school sports.

hese honors, judged by out-of-state journalists, demonstrate the talent and dedication of our team. StuaRt RicHneR

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Wr i t e rs included Garcia, Erik Hawkins and Alyssa Seidman. Judges wrote, “Great storytelling … [Coverage] connects with readers on an emotional level … Great presentation and education of readers to understand the topic[s].” ■ The Herald Community Newspapers were honored with a first place for Special Section/Niche Publication on Newsprint for their section on Nassau County’s best attorneys, which accompanied an awards and networking event attended by hundreds. The event organizers included Amy Amato and Courtney Meyers. The section editor was Karen Bloom, and the designer was Jeff Negrin.

Judg es wrote, “Tight writing, vivid detail and great range distinguish this entry from the rest. Very nice job.” ■ Bonfiglio, reporter for the Oceanside-Island Park and Rockville Centre Heralds, received second place for Rookie Reporter of the Year for a five-story portfolio that examined subjects from teen mental health to the retirement of a local rabbi.

Judges wrote, “An impressive and versatile portfolio, from very tough subject matter — sexual abuse in the Catholic Church — to personality profiles to event coverage. What shines through in every story is Bonfiglio’s attention to the telling detail, quotes that move the story forward and thoughtful narrative.” ■ Rifilato earned second place for Community Leadership for his series of 20 stories that examined the City of Long Beach’s multi-million-dollar payout scandal. Brinton wrote the final editorial accompanying the stories, and occasionally contributed reporting and writing to the series and edited it. Judges wrote, “Damn good reporting!

Also contributing to the long-term series of stories was Peter Belfiore, editor of the Valley Stream and Franklin Square-Elmont Heralds. Judges wrote, “Jour nalism that makes a difference: The comprehensive coverage of speeding cars on Dutch Broadway [in Elmont] and the ensuing community outrage provided a needed spotlight — and catalyst — for positive change.” ■ Laura Lane, senior editor of the Heralds’ North Shore editions of the Herald, was awarded third place for News Story for her news-feature on Timothy DeMeo, a first responder to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, who suffers from serious 9/11 health-related issues. Judges wrote, “Well written and emotionally compelling, this story lays out an obvious miscalculation by the state on [a person] who deserves compensation for responding to the World Trade Center.” ■ Brinton earned third place for Column Writing for three columns on a range of subjects. Judges wrote, “This is a writer who takes his journalism personally, relating to his subjects, telling their stories passionately and gratefully. His storytelling is compassionate and introspective — his columns are a good read.” ■ Brian Ballweg received third place for Sports Feature Photo for a shot of the Rockville Centre girls’ volleyball team celebrating after a championship victory. Judges wrote, “Great expressions. Great color and sharpness.”

Honorable Mention ■ Best Front Page, Valley Stream Herald — Nicole Alcindor, Judy Ammerman, Belfiore, Koenig and Yolanda Rios. ■ Spot News Photo, Valley Stream Herald — Susan Grieco ■ Best Small Space Ad, Long Beach Herald — Mona Waitzman ■ Best Small Space Ad, Lynbrook-East Rockaway Herald — Gabrielle Sobell

Economic recovery not short-term fix everything else hangs. According to NIFA’s “Midyear Review” and Schnirman’s “Mid-Year Report,” which included projections of the county’s finances under a variety of stresses, the county’s deficits could reach $484.1 million by the end of fiscal 2021. And without radical restructuring or large-scale layoffs of as many as 2,400 country employees, property taxes could soar by as much as 60 percent, NIFA Chairman Adam Barsky wrote in his report. In that scenario, a home in Seaford selling for the median price of $449,000 and paying $6,741 in property taxes would be assessed for an additional $4,000 in 2021. Similarly, a homeowner in Wantagh, where the median home value is $479,400, could end up with a tax bill for $19,440, up from $12,400. “Raising property taxes is a nonstarter — nobody wants that,” Seaford Democratic State Sen. John Brooks said. “If we haven’t learned anything else from the Covid emergency, we should’ve learned that we’re already overly dependent on

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property taxes and other taxes. And most of them fall proportionally harder on those toward the lower end of the scale.” Primarily residential communities like Seaford and Wantagh already depend on property taxes for as much as 70 percent of their revenue. “It wasn’t sustainable before the pandemic,” Brooks said. “Look, this pandemic is a once-in-acentury event — like 9/11, but even more severe, from an economic standpoint,” he said. “There are no short-term fixes for the situation we’re in, and the recovery is going to have a very significant cost.”

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Laying off public employees would not only add to already historic levels of unemployment, but would also be a false economy, Brooks said, because the essential services they provide would have to be contracted out to private companies at a premium. In addition, “a lot of those agencies’ rosters have already been cut to the bone. We’ve seeing some of the problems with that,” he said. “We’ve had to build a safety net as we go. That’s much more expensive than planning for one and having it in place, like we used to.” Brooks and his fellow legislators are

crafting legislation now that he said would spread the cost of recovery over a period of 20 to 30 years. “Interest rates are low now,” he explained, “and if we spread out the cost, we’ll spend about 3 percent a year, compared to 20 percent per year or more if we try to do it too quickly.” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has asked the state to grant the city just such authority to finance its own recovery. “He’s asked for [the Long Island Democrats’] support,” Brooks said. That support will come at a price. “We can’t just give this to the city without extending the same benefits to the towns and counties of Long Island and the rest of the state.” Because New York’s State Constitution prohibits running a deficit, the role the federal government is willing to play will also be crucial. So far, results have been disappointing. Nassau County has received only about $100 million in emergency funding from Washington — less than 3 percent of the county’s $3.55 billion 2020 budget, and equal to less than a fifth of this year’s projected losses.

Councilman leads 18-member graffiti task force CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE in order to maintain our excellent quality of life here . . . and that includes fighting the recent uptick in vandalism tied to instances of illegal graffiti,” Carini said in a statement as he rolled out the new initiative. “I am elated to have the support of the community in this endeavor, along with many local leaders who have stepped forward to volunteer their time in the fight to preserve the town we know and love.” The task force of 18, including Carini, will monitor graffiti in the town’s southeastern corner. Town Supervisor DonChristopher Carini ald Clavin is partnering with Carini in the effort. “Between his storied career in law enforcement, service as a civic leader, and history of always getting the job done, I can think of no better person to take the lead on tackling this issue than Chris Carini,” Clavin said in a statement. Sightings of graffiti in the town have increased, including multiple taggings of “D.O.E.” spotted in the past few weeks outside Mandalay Elementary School on Bayview Avenue in Wantagh. Under state penal law, defacing property with graffiti is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail. Town penal law lists a fine of up to $250 or and/ or imprisonment for up to 15 days for each offense, and there is a separate town civil penalty as large as $5,000. That was something else Carini wanted to change. “On July 28, the Town Board

Graffiti Watch Task Force members Gary Hudes, former Hempstead town councilman Kurt Faraczek and Chris Schneider, Wantagh-Seaford Homeowners Association Curt Schmidt, Seaford Chamber of Commerce Roberta Grogan, Seaford Harbor Civic Association Marilynne Rich and Karen Lofgren, Wantagh Chamber of Commerce Courtesy Steve Rhoads

GRAFFITI TAGS HAVE been spotted in the past two weeks at Mandalay Elementary School, on Bayview Avenue in Wantagh. voted for the fine to be doubled from $5,000 to $10,000,” he told the Herald. The next step was selecting the right task force members. Carini said he sought involved community members “who represent a diverse array of backgrounds, including civic, religious and business community leaders.” One of them is Marilynne Rich, second vice president of the Wantagh Chamber of Commerce. “Well, we have seen more graffiti pop up in Wantagh and Seaford,” Rich said. “I’m the social media person for the chamber, so I’m on social media a lot. If there’s something on there that [Carini] hasn’t seen, I’ll show him.” Carini has recruited people with differ-

ent strengths and focuses. Although Rich’s may be her social-media savvy, she contends that everyone is fulfilling the task force’s primary role first. “We are the eyes and ears,” she said. “If we see something, we make sure to email the Town of Hempstead to let them know.” Carini and the town ask that residents report graffiti by emailing stopgraffiti@ tohmail.org. “This is an opportunity for all people of good will to come together in our mission to preserve the communities we call home,” he said. “We’ve already hit the ground running in our mission to fight for our hometown, and I look forward to continuing that mission as we move forward.”

County Legislator Steve Rhoads Ameer Benno, Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council Eileen Casazza and Alison Frankel, South Bellmore Civic Association Jim Spohrer, Bellmore Chamber of Commerce Joe Baker and Fred Jones, South Merrick Civic Community Council Ben Jackson and Jenn Jerome, Freeport Chamber of Commerce John Cools, Town of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 2 Erick Mahler, Baldwin Chamber of Commerce

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Five win Patriot Award for service Five Seaford High School graduates were recognized for their service, commitment and character with the Patriot Award, presented by the Seaford 9/11 Memorial Committee. Erica Albert, Matt Karounos, Jessica Kofod, Logan Masters and Chris Surace were recognized during the Aug. 6 graduation ceremonies on the school’s front lawn. The Patriot Award is given in honor of the five Seaford High School graduates who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks: Thomas Haskell (Class of 1982); Timothy Haskell (Class of 1985); John Perry (Class of 1982); Robert Sliwak (Class of 1977); and Michael Wittenstein (Class of 1985). The five recipients, chosen from dozens of applicants are thought to best embody the traits of those five men. Erica, Matt, Jessica, Logan and Chris each received a monetary scholarship. In the 19 years that the award has been presented, the 9/11 Memorial Committee has given out more than $200,000 to almost 100 Seaford graduates. Tom Condon, the district’s retired athletic director and a founder of the committee, noted the similarities between the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2002, which contained the first group of Patriot Award recipients. That class graduated in the aftermath of 9/11 venturing into an unknown world, much like the current graduates who are experiencing life in a pandemic. “You are well prepared to meet all the challenges ahead of you,” he told the graduates, “because you are Seaford Pride.” Ken Haskell, president of the 9/11 Memorial Committee, joined Mr. Condon for the awards presentations. His brothers, Tommy and Timmy, were both New York City firefighters who responded to the towers on 9/11. In his remarks to a class that had its senior year interrupted, Mr. Haskell explained that a defining characteristic for a person is how well he or she can respond to adversity. The Patriot Award celebrates students who have demonstrated exceptional character, a desire to serve their community and a commitment to helping others.

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MATT KAROUNOS WAS a Patriot Award recipient in addition to being Class of 2020 salutatorian.

LOGAN MASTERS WAS presented with the Patriot Award for his service, commitment and character. CHRIS SURACE RECEIVED the award from Condon and Haskell. SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT Jessica Kofod was one of five Seaford High School graduates to be selected for the 2020 Patriot Award.

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August 27, 2020

Back-to-School Education in the ‘new normal’

‘Bad’ teachers How to get beyond a personality conflict with a teacher

By Chandra Orr Your child takes school seriously, study hard and get good grades ... except for that one class. He just doesn’t see eye to eye with the teacher – but it doesn't mean his studies have to suffer. Bad teachers do exist. Whether they're burned out, dispassionate or just distracted with personal issues, sometimes educators don't give it their all, but more often than not, so-called "bad teaching" is simply a personality conflict in disguise. "The classroom is a stage on which real life is played out," says psychologist Susan Carol Jones, author of "The Greatest Job on Earth: Extraordinary Parenting." "Students will not click with everyone, yet teens need to adjust, as they will be dealing with this for the rest of their lives. As adults, they will be dealing with demanding and unreasonable people throughout their academic and working careers." In fact, learning how to deal with difficult people may be the most important lesson gained from a student-teacher mismatch, according to Jeff Londraville, author of "The Filter: Unclog the Negativity That Is Preventing You From Having a Wonderful Life." "There is always a lesson from the experience," he explains. "The lesson is to learn to deal with difficult people, to learn that not everyone

views the world through the same lens. The quicker this is understood the quicker the student will become wiser than the teacher." Help your student learn to adapt now and she'll be ahead of the pack. Embrace the experience as an opportunity to practice her people skills. Think of it as preparation for college and beyond. Speak Up Most teachers are eager to help students become successful, so give the teacher a chance to see where you're coming from and adjust his/her approach accordingly. "Most often, these issues can be resolved with a mature conversation between the teacher and student," says teacher Susan Kruger, author of "SOAR Study Skills." "As a dedicated teacher, I can tell you that 90 percent of my colleagues are caring, conscientious professionals who will make many sacrifices to reach every student." When talking with the teacher, steer clear of accusatory or confrontational language. Be sincere and respectful. Focus on getting the information you need and coming up with a plan that works for both of you. Focus On The Material Your child doesn't have to like the teacher – and the teacher doesn't have to like him --

Your child’s teacher may have a personality and philosophy that seem to be a perfect fit for your young learner or they could be a complete mismatch. but he does have to do the work, so aim for a great performance. Help him focus on the subject matter rather than the presentation, and give it his all. "Strive to demonstrate academic knowledge despite the conflict," Jones says. "It's not about who is right or wrong. What matters in the real world is doing your best." Make every effort to keep up with the work. Turn in assignments on time; study for exams; read the textbook. "If you cannot connect with the teacher, do your best to get the information from the textbook. This is exactly what you will have to do in college, so now is a good time to start," Kruger says. If your child doesn't understand the material, it’s important to ask questions. Nonconfrontational inquiries are part of the learning process. "Don't let one teacher ruin your track record. Remind yourself that you only have that teacher for one term," Kruger says. "It is important to

remember that you are earning grades for yourself, not your teacher." Keep Your Composure Smart students don't let stress and frustration overwhelm them. They may not be able to change the teacher, but they can change their attitude toward the teacher, which goes a long way. "Never let frustration, anger or resentment dictate the situation and be the reason for your actions and words," Londraville says. Keep emotions in check, and try to see things from the teacher's point of view. "Look at it from the perspective of someone trying to teach a lesson to 25 or 30 kids, many of whom may not want to be in the classroom," Londraville says. "By doing this, you help yourself by not getting angry and gaining control by understanding." n

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Making the grade The social and emotional aspects of transitioning to a school environment may take time for students to become used to, particularly when school is not the same as children knew it before the Covid-19 pandemic.

Back to class arrives with plenty of anxiety this year Students face more than the normal share of challenges as they return to school

While back-to-school is typically a time of excitement, it's normal for kids to experience some degree of anxiety as a new school year approaches. Younger children may get nervous about leaving their parents, and older children may worry about academics or how they'll fit in with their friends after spending time apart during summer. This year, Covid-19 is adding to those stresses as parents and children worry about themselves or their loved ones becoming ill. In addition, many normal routines will change as schools take precautions to prevent the spread of Covid-19. The uncertainty of the situation and changes in routine can cause many students — and parents — to feel overally stressed and anxious. "With the current pandemic, there's a lot we don't know, and that can be anxiety-provoking for all of us — especially for children who thrive on structure and routine," says Nicholas J. Westers, Psy.D., ABPP, a clinical psychologist. "Being able to cope with that uncertainty and recognize that it's okay to feel that way is an important part of supporting mental health during this time." Signs your child is feeling anxious about school Children may show their anxiety in different ways. You know your child best, so be on the lookout for changes in your child's behavior and mood. These can include: √ Increased defiance or irritability √ Disturbances in sleep √ Lack of concentration √ Less energy √ Physical symptoms like nausea, muscle tension or dizziness √ Refusal to go to school √ Sadness or crying If your child is showing any of these signs, they may have anxiety about returning to school or Covid-19 in general. How to support your child's mental health during Covid-19 If your child is experiencing anxiety related to the pandemic, it's important to discuss their feelings and have open and honest conversations. "Downplaying the seriousness of Covid-19 may not be helpful," says Dr. Westers. "Most of the time, our chil-

dren know what is going on to an extent. Simply not talking about it will not alleviate anxiety; in fact, that might cause them to have more questions. It's important to acknowledge the situation in age-appropriate ways and offer support." How you help your child as they transition back to school may depend on what type of anxiety they are experiencing and their age. For instance, children under age 12 are more likely to have separation anxiety and might need reassurance about being away from you, especially after spending increased time together due to the pandemic. Older children may feel unsure about how changes might affect their social connections or feel frustrated by perceived limitations on their freedom. Dr. Westers recommends trying some of these techniques to help your child cope with back-to-school anxiety and stress during Covid-19: Check in with your child frequently and listen to their concerns. Make sure to validate their emotions, letting them know that their concerns and frustrations are understandable. Help your child focus on what they can control in the fight against the pandemic. Discuss the effectiveness of the pandemedic protocols, such as hand washing, wearing a face mask and practicing social distancing. Maintain a healthy family lifestyle. Ensure your child is getting enough sleep, being physically active and eating healthy food to support a healthy body and mind. Be mindful of the need for fun. Encourage your child to do more of what they enjoy most, whether reading, playing outside or other activities. Set up ways for your child to continue to socialize safely with their friends, especially if they participate in distance learning. Be prepared, yet be ready to adapt to changes that may be ahead While plans may continue to change, explain to your child what you do know about what the school year or classroom will look like to help them mentally prepare. If your child is going to participate in virtual or remote learning, take steps to set them up for success academically, physically and emotionally. Whether your child will be returning to school in person or virtually, it is important to ease them back into a structured daily routine and sleep schedule. Continued to - Back to class

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There is almost always some generalized anxiety when starting back to school, mixed with a healthy dose of excitement for a new school year (and your new swag, like a convertible backpack!). However, going back to school amidst the massive uncertainties of Covid-19 may require a little more reassurance and guidance, depending upon grade level. In the high school groove If it’s your student’s very first day of high school, encourage him/ her to try not to overthink too much. Freshman year can be hectic and fast-paced even during the best of times, and with a bunch of new Covid-19 guidelines and rules, it may be even more so. Encourage your high schooler to mentally prepare to just roll with it. If he is not new to high school, re-entry may be slightly less challenging, but there’s no doubt the new rules and regulations will take some getting used to for everyone. The best thing your high schooler can do is follow the instructions of teachers, the school counselor and school personnel give them when they arrive on campus once school starts. They will quickly learn the state-mandated guidelines in place require of them, such as social distancing and hygiene measures. No one is going to like them, but it’s important to follow them if they are going back into face-to-face learning. Many students and parents may dealing with a hybrid plan that involves digital learning. If that’s your high schooler, help them understand that even though they might be doing digital learning, they will still be expected to fulfill their classroom obligations and keep their grades up. Many high schoolers may not be happy about digital learning, while others might think it’s an answer to prayer. Some students may have already been upset over school closures and the cancellation or revamping of high school extracurricular activities and milestones, like prom and graduation ceremonies. They may harbor worries that this new school year will be the same. Talk it out with your student and role play some worst-case scenarios to help them process their emotions and prepare themselves for a new school year. Middle school years If your child is a middle schooler, returning to school post Covid-19 can trigger lots of anxious feelings, especially if it’s their first year of middle school. The start of middle school years is an awkward time without having to wear face masks and social distancing. Talk to your middle schooler about what will be expected of them as they return to school. Review the safety guidelines for your school together, and make sure your student understands them and agrees to follow them. Help your middle schooler understand that although things will be different on school campuses, your expectations are not. They should still treat their fellow students with kindness, follow the rules and instructions given to them by their teachers, and work hard. If your student is participating in a hybrid model incorporating distance learning, help him/her understand that even though they are home some of the time, their schoolwork and online class time is not optional. The best way to set them up for success is to make sure they are clear on what is expected of them in this new way of learning and Continued to - Make to grade

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Help your child adjust to Covid-19 precautions such as wearing a face mask by practicing at home. It is okay to empathize with your child if they find wearing a mask uncomfortable. Let them know that although it can be unpleasant at times, wearing a mask is an important way we can help protect others. For older children, remind them that they are helping protect others and doing good for their community by following health precautions. Practice positivity. Teach your child breathing exercises they can do when they feel anxious. Send positive or encouraging notes in your child's lunch or backpack. Dr. Westers encourages parents that chil-

dren are resilient but cautions that it's important to pay attention to signs of anxiety during this time. If your child is prone to anxiety and continues to have difficulty coping, do not hesitate to seek professional help and support. Lastly, it's important to acknowledge that this time of uncertainty is stressful for parents, and that parents should take steps to care for themselves, too. "We know from research that children can tell when their parents are stressed and anxious," says Dr. Westers. "Talk to your child about your own feelings and explain the ways that you cope with anxiety. Modeling healthy behaviors and coping skills is one of the best ways you can support your child during this time." n

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Get set for success in grade school This might be the hardest age for the new Covid-19 adjustments that are being required for schools to reopen, especially if they are starting kindergarten. Kids are kids and they don’t fully understand things like social distancing or why they have to wear a mask. The older ones will get it to some degree, but even then it can be a struggle. Talk with your student extensively about what it will be like when they return to school. Let them ask all the silly questions they want and answer them as honestly and frankly as you can. If they voice fears, alleviate

them. If they voice excitement, be excited with them. If digital learning is part of your school’s plan, create a schedule and a structure and stick with it. Make a point to communicate regularly with teachers and address any problems that arise head-on, before they get bigger and affect your The day before school starts Encourage your student to enjoy the last day of “summer break.” As with every other year, get organized with first-day essentials ahead of time, so everyone is ready to get the school year off to a good start. If your student plans on taking their lunch, make sure it’s packed and ready. High school students can pack and prep for the day themselves but your middle schoolers and gradeschoolers may need help and/or encouragement. Make sure morning alarms are set and that everyone goes to bed at a decent hour so they are well-rested come morning. Encourage them to enjoy their last night of break because, in the morning, they start their new school year in a Covid-19 world. n

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A. Picture if you will a group of people sitting in a courtroom. One is your framer, another is your architect and the judge is hearing the case in which you spent way too much on beams, or even worse, your lawyer is going over the damages of cracking and sagging ceilings and walls. Who do you imagine will be the onte eeper responsible party in the eyes of the law? Your framer? No, your architect. Why? The state grants a license, upon proof of a rigorous education followed by an internship and one of the longest exams given to show competence, not to your framer, but to the architect. Your County Office of Consumer Affairs, which licenses contractors, not framers, can confirm what the qualifications are: no formal educational background, no particular experience, not even an exam. Your framer gets elevated to the status of a licensed professional by you and you alone. He may be smart, even experienced, but the call isn’t for him to make, any more than a couch potato making the calls for a professional football team. There are no consequences for framers whether they’re right or wrong. If they choose not to put in beams prescribed on the sealed, permitted plans, just to make a point, and the house seems sturdy on the sunny day when they drive away, they may pat themselves on the back — that is, until the wind blows like it did recently in one of many heavy storms, or until the first heavy snowfall, when the roof begins to creak and sheetrock cracks. At that point, the amateurs you trusted are long gone. Framers can say anything, and they often do, confusing homeowners into believing their bold, unsubstantiated claims and calling into doubt the designated professional’s judgment or competence. “Rule of thumb” has no place in construction, but homeowners regularly and naively believe nonsense claims. The claim of no columns to support the beams makes no sense, since all beams require support. It sounds more like your framer is flexing his ego to you instead of speaking to the architect. If your plans carry the professional’s seal and received a permit, to change the situation requires a lot of backtracking. The owner and new architect, if they have any ethics, should notify the current architectof-record of the change in status. New, redrawn plans and new paperwork carrying the new architect’s seal, with an explanation letter, must be submitted to your building department; all this because you granted an amateur the level of responsibility they have no legal standing to hold over a licensed professional. Good luck!

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Hey, college students, quit the partying

ollege classes were set to start on Long Island this week and next, and that presented a potentially big problem: partying. Across the nation in recent weeks, one university after another has begun in-person instruction only to have to pull back within a week or two because of a Covid19 outbreak and switch immediately to online learning again. The source of infection: parties involving dozens to hundreds of students and, often, lots of alcohol. All it takes at one of these sophomoric soirées is one infected student to spread this terrible disease to dozens, if not hundreds, of others. So, to all the college students out there, we say this: Your school administrators and professors have spent the past six months trying to figure out how to bring you back to your campuses safely, while the coronavirus pandemic has continued to rage in many parts of the country. Don’t blow it! We get it. Many, though not all, of you are looking for the full college experience — translation: classes accompanied by partying. It’s a centuries-old tradition. Your four years of college, you’ve been told again and again, are the best years of your life, your time to work hard and play hard, your chance to live it up a little before the workaday world consumes you. Now you’re being told to wear and a mask and stay at least six feet apart from everyone — not the optimum partying condi-

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LETTERS PSEG-LI shareholders should pay for losses To the Editor: We are writing about PSEG Long Island’s customer reimbursement for spoiled food and medication because of Tropical Storm Isaias. While we appreciate the fact that the company is offering this policy to customers on Long Island, we are greatly concerned about how the reimbursement is being paid for. The Long Island Power Authority has publicly stated that funds to cover customer reimbursements will come from this year’s prospective bonus, comprising ratepayer funds. This is unacceptable. Hardworking Long Islanders should not foot the bill for PSEG-LI’s mismanagement. Rather, the utility’s shareholders and those of its parent company, PSEG, should fund these reim-

tions. First, the hype about college being the best years of your life is just that — hype. Sure, there’s plenty of fun to be had in college, but there’s plenty of fun in the adult world beyond the university campus. Holding off on the partying for another six months or a year, until we can nail down a vaccine, won’t kill you. But Covid-19 could. Think young people can’t die of the disease? A 6-year-old just did in Florida. So, yes, young people can get really sick and die. Moreover, you could very well give the disease to people significantly older than you — like your professors, many of whom are in their 60s, 70s and older, the most vulnerable ages for contracting the disease and potentially dying of it. Also, many Long Island college students commute to school from home, and each night they return to their families, which have varying levels of vulnerability to the coronavirus. An outbreak on any of our college campuses thus could cause an outbreak in surrounding communities. So, it’s really simple: Put off the partying for now. We don’t believe that’s too much to ask. Yes, you’re being asked to delay gratification, to grow up faster than usual, to become full-fledged adults before, perhaps, you’re ready to do so. These perilous times, however, call on every one of us to make sacrifices for the greater good. Yes, the greater good. It’s a concept that we hope and trust you will study in one of your humanities classes. The English phi-

losopher John Stuart Mill (1806-73) championed the idea: In one’s actions, one must ask what will do the greatest amount of good for the greatest number of people. In this case, the correct course of action is a no-brainer: Abstain from partying to protect public health. On any college campus, believe it or not, about 20 percent of students never drink and never party; about 60 percent are somewhere in the middle, often holding off on partying until their sophomore and junior years, though occasionally experimenting with alcohol before that; and about 20 percent are hard-core revelers from the get-go. Persuading the hard-core partiers will be the tough part for university officials. We agree that the focus should be on educating college students about the benefits of holding off on partying — and the benefits of mask wearing and social distancing. But we also recognize this reality: Administrators and professors likely won’t convince everyone. And in cases in which students are engaging in prohibited behaviors, namely mass-gathering parties, consequences for such actions must be meted out swiftly, including potential expulsion from the college or university. The stakes are simply too high to do otherwise. People’s lives and livelihoods are on the line here. If universities don’t take a hard stance against partying, then all of us — the larger public included — are potentially endangered by a second wave of infection.

OPINIONS

hen I was a child, there were only two sports that captured our attention. One was boxing and the other was baseball. Today you can watch multiple sports on fancy television sets. In my early years, radio was the medium by which we connected to both of them. Watching the presidential campaign unfold reminds me more of boxing than baseball. Boxing is a brutal sport, just like politics. Some memorable fights lasted 15 rounds, and you could feel every punch through the words of the JERRY announcer. Men KREMER from humble homes chose boxing because it was their only chance to become someone. Their reward was either a championship belt and a modest purse, or a lifetime of crippling injuries with no financial rewards. Watching former Vice President Joe Biden give the speech of his life at the virtual Democratic Convention last week

was like watching the first round of what promises to be a brutal 10 weeks between now and Election Day. I recall men like Joe Louis and Rocky Marciano, who battled in the ring late into their careers. Joe Biden is at that stage of his career, and this is his last chance to show that he’s a champion. Donald Trump is today’s version of the flashy newcomer who entered the ring with a lot of hoopla but was often defeated with a series of gut punches. Trump has three-plus years behind him in the center ring, but now he’s facing a competitor who may just have enough punches left to end the reality show in the White House. Leading up to the Democratic Convention, the street talk by the Trump enthusiasts, and Trump himself, was that Biden was sleepy, too old and way past his prime. I heard claims that he was a socialist, and would turn the government over to the progressives. He was going to raise your taxes and turn the suburbs into places of urban terror. He was mocked for “hiding in his Delaware base-

iden’s convention speech last week was Round One. Election Day will be Round 15.

LETTERS bursements. These entities have reaped tens of millions of dollars in profits from past bonuses based on meeting performance metrics (and based on their performance during the last storm, it’s highly questionable whether those previous bonuses were merited), and it would be far more fair just to ask them to use those funds instead. Our constituents have lost faith in their utilities and the institutions meant to oversee them. This arrangement smacks of a shell game, and would more likely achieve accountability and the perception of accountability if PSEG-LI had to fund these reimbursements and actually feel the consequences of its failure. Therefore, we ask LIPA to mandate that PSEG-LI shareholders cover the entire cost of customer reimbursements for spoiled food and medications from the previous year’s profits and bonuses. It is only equitable that this cost come out of shareholders’ — not ratepayers’ — pockets. SENATORS JOHN BROOKS, JAMES GAUGHRAN, TODD KAMINSKY, ANNA KAPLAN, MONICA MARTINEZ and KEVIN THOMAS The Long Island State Senate delegation

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ment,” with the implication that he was afraid to come out and join the battle. But the final night of the convention showed that, just like Louis and Marciano, Biden still has plenty of fight left in him to stay in the ring. Unlike the entitled Trump, Biden’s humble background speaks to the people who just want a normal and capable president who will take the punches for them at a time when there’s too much angst and uncertainty in this nation. Biden survived the first round, and showed the nation that he is none of the things that his detractors allege. His words were strong, measured and a call for decency in government. He did not capitulate to any socialist agenda. He was just plain Joe, at his best. Some great boxing matches came at a time when the nation was looking for someone to emerge as its hero. In the late 1930s, American sports fans were riveted by the rivalry between Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, a German boxer who was his nation’s hero. Their matches in 1936 and 1938 became worldwide symbols for the struggle between democracy and

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Nazism. I don’t equate Trump to Hitler nt in any way, but his views of the world Ea and Joe Biden’s are a contest, in my an mind, between good and evil. pe The next round won’t be an easy one do hap for the president. His campaign brings to case, th mind what Richard Nixon did in his cam-icant le Rem paigns. Biden is running on a platform Menac of uniting America, and Trump is embracing racism and claims that Biden will destroy the country if he’s elected. As the campaign moves forward, the country remains locked in a battle with the coronavirus, which isn’t going away until we have a proven vaccine and enough of it to inoculate millions of people. There won’t be any knockouts in the months to come. The fighting will be brutal, and Election Day will be Round 15. That’s when the referees, the American voters, will make the final decision. Hopefully, decency and common sense will prevail. shakin Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman tion Or for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s after si Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. tiated d He now heads Empire Government Strate- ton? Ra gies, a business development and legisla- Nobel Fas tive strategy firm. Comments about this witnes column? JKremer@liherald.com. agreem betwee min Ne bin Zay

FRAMEWORK by Christina Daly

greatly appreciates the work of our local health department partners to date in our efforts to contain and prevent community transmission of the novel coronavirus. The Department of Health will also be grateful for and rely on their commitment to protecting public health going forward. As we now enter an influenza season during an unprecedented pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has directed my department to ensure that local communities have adequate testing capacity for both seasonal influenza and Covid-19, so we can ensure that limited testing, lab and treatment resources are used most effectively. I am requesting details about what the plans for this fall that local health departments have developed to provide people with sufficient availability of, access to and information about both flu and Covid-19 tests. Their response will help inform the state’s ongoing efforts to build a sufficient testing system to protect all New Yorkers. Finally, in addition to adequate testing capacity, developing and implementing a robust influenza vaccination plan will help ensure that we can continue to respond efficiently to the ongoing challenges of this pandemic.

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OPINIONS

Mideast agreement is major accomplishment for Trump

n the tangled web that is the Middle East, peace breakthroughs are few and far between. They seem to happen once a generation. But when they do happen, they’re historic. And in every case, the United States has played a significant leadership role. Remember Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin shaking hands with Egyptian President Anwar Sadat in recognition of the 1978 Camp David Accords brokered by President Jimmy Carter? Begin and Sadat shared the Nobel Peace Prize for that agreeALFONSE ment. D’AMATO Or Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin shaking hands with Palestinian Liberation Organization leader Yasir Arafat after signing the 1993 Oslo Accords negotiated during the presidency of Bill Clinton? Rabin and Arafat shared another Nobel Peace Prize for their agreement. Fast-forward to today, and we have just witnessed another historic Mideast peace agreement. The significance of the deal between Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Prince Mohammed bin Zayed, the leader of the United Arab

Emirates, cannot be overstated. It is a historic agreement on a par with the Camp David and Oslo accords. If past is prologue, Netanyahu and Prince Mohammed should be candidates for yet another shared Nobel Prize. And just as Presidents Carter and Clinton rightly deserve great credit for helping usher through those earlier agreements, so President Trump deserves equal credit and congratulations for his administration’s role in bringing about another historic Mideast deal. What was accomplished in bringing this agreement to fruition is also of great significance. It sends a sign to other Mideast leaders that it is time not only to recognize Israel’s right to exist, but also to normalize relations with Israel and fully accept it in the community of nations. “Peace by peace,” major powers in the region have come to accept Israel’s right to nationhood. The question now is which Arab country in the region will be the next to summon the courage to make peace with Israel? What about Saudi Arabia, an independently powerful nation that could lead the way for other Arab states? If the young leader of Saudi Arabia, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, wants to reclaim

the mantle of reform, he should begin by moving forthrightly toward peace with Israel. And the U.S. should push him hard to do so. Saudi Arabia owes a great deal of its own peace and stability to the United States, which supplies it with both arms and diplomatic support. America’s hand today in the Mideast is infinitely strengthened by our own energy independence. Oil states like Saudi Arabia can no longer hold us energyhostage. In fact, the tables have turned: the U.S. can and should press Mideast states to make peace with Israel, and focus the attention of the entire region on the nation that is the last remaining stumbling block to peace. I’m taking about Iran. Iran is an outlaw nation that has done more to stir turmoil and suffering in its neighborhood than any other country. Its support for terrorism is widespread and indisputable. Just one glaring example is its continued support for the terrorist organization Hezbollah, based in Lebanon. Hezbollah has fomented instability both outside and within Lebanon’s borders. It should be stamped out. And Iran should be warned that if it interferes, it risks a military conflict it cannot win. America sent a strong signal when we

ollowing in the footsteps of Carter and Clinton on the way to a lasting peace?

led the military campaign to destroy ISIS, which briefly threatened to establish an Islamist terrorist caliphate in parts of Syria and Iraq. Even Russia agreed to help dismantle ISIS, as Russia faces its own deadly internal threats from radical Islamist terrorists. Now that the UAE has led the way for the next possible round of peacemaking in the Mideast, we should not wait another 20 years for the next peace agreement. The U.S. should continue to push strongly for it. And the rest of the free world should help. We know we can’t count on the feckless United Nations, which recently couldn’t even summon the intestinal fortitude to continue the arms embargo on Iran. But the democratic nations of Western Europe should step up and help lead the way to Mideast peace and stability. That begins and ends with stamping out Iranian support for terrorism and doing everything possible to end the dictatorship of the corrupt ayatollahs in that country. Amid all the turmoil in the Mideast, there is a strong glimmer of a possibility that this troubled region may be on the brink of true and lasting peace. America should continue to lead the way. Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from New York, is the founder of Park Strategies LLC, a public policy and business development firm. Comments about this column? ADAmato@liherald.com.

Encounter with a phantom of the future

ateline: Feb. 15, 2020 RK: Who are you?

Covid 19: I am a virus, about to launch a worldwide pandemic.

RK: I never heard of you. 19: But you will. RK: How? 19: Well, what’s today? RK: Feb. 15. I know because I still have sand in my shoes from a family reunion in RANDI the Dominican Republic. We were KREISS n e r vo u s a b o u t going because of the recent minibar deaths in the country, but it was fun and safe and a great time together with the kids and grandkids. 19: Death by mini-bar was nothing. I’m here to give you a glimpse of the future. And by the way, that’ll be your last vacation for a very long time. You’re lucky you didn’t meet me in the D.R., because I was already there. Let me introduce myself properly. I’m a novel coronavirus, which means that I’m a

brand-new bug in humans, and therefore unstoppable. Until recently, I was living in a market in China. I thought I was having a discreet and productive life, thriving in local bats, and then, vroom, I found myself inside people, and discovered a whole new way to grow and spread. Nothing personal; I’m just a force of nature. RK: What does this mean to me? I’m healthy and have a busy life, reading and writing and socializing with friends and traveling. I see my kids and grandkids often, even though we don’t live near one another anymore. How does your arrival in the States affect me?

igniting small fires among unsuspecting groups of people and making many of them very sick. RK: This sounds like science fiction. How will it get so bad so fast? 19: I’ve got a free ride. At this point there are no vaccines, and there won’t be an effective treatment for a long time. When there’s a surge in a city, thousands of people will show up at emergency rooms where doctors won’t know how to help them. Thousands will go on ventilators so they can breathe, but many will die. No one will know how to deal with me. Doctors and front-line responders will get sick themselves. I will thrive because no one will be prepared: not enough protective gowns and masks, not enough ventilators, no organized national plan to challenge me and enough confusion to allow me to flourish. Your whole life will change, RK. You and your husband will have to isolate yourselves to stay healthy. By the way, where is he?

t sounded like science fiction. How could a new virus get so bad so fast?

1 9 : In the next six months, I will infect more than 23 million people and kill almost 800,000 across the world. By August I will sicken nearly 5 million people in the United States, and more than 170,000 Americans will be dead before the fall. Refrigerator trucks with dead bodies will line some city streets. I’m tough on people who are compromised by other diseases and older people with weaker immune systems. In April alone I will kill 37 people in just one Seattle senior home. I move fast. Before anyone knew I was a threat, I was embedded,

RK: At the movies. 19: He won’t be able to do that again for

a long time. Movie houses will close, restaurants will shut down, schools will close. No sports. No college dorms. No large weddings or parties. No airplane travel. Hospitalized patients won’t be allowed to have visitors. RK: How can we stay safe? 19: You’ll have to stay six feet away from other people, and you’ll have to wear a mask wherever you go. You won’t see your children or grandchildren for at least six months. RK: Not possible. 19: You won’t see them because they could infect you, and you’re more vulnerable. You won’t see them because you could infect them, and that would be intolerable. RK: When will you disappear so we can return to life as it was? 19: I don’t think I’ll ever go away, but a reliable vaccine could make most people immune. As for “life as it was,” once the ground shifts under your feet there’s no going back. Going forward, your only hope is to be better prepared for the next novel virus about to leap into the human population. Copyright 2020 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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