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Memorial Day observed in V.S. Village honors those who fought and died for their country By JESSICA M. SEMINS jsemins@liherald.com
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ChIEf NAVAl AIRCREwMAN William G. Hartig, this year’s grand marshal, with Valley Stream Mayor Ed Fare.
Ninety-six names were read aloud at a somber and reverential Memorial Day ceremony in Valley Stream on Monday: the service members from the village who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country. They were the names of the heroes who didn’t make it back home to their loved ones — the soldiers, sailors and airmen who gave the last measure of devotion to preserve Americans’ freedom. Members of the community placed carnations
on the Veterans Memorial in their memory. “Your presence here, and that of the people gathering all across America, is a tribute to our lost troops and to their families,” this year’s grand marshal, Chief Naval Aircrewman William G. Hartig, said. “It is a way to say we remember. For those who gave their lives — the soldiers who shivered and starved through the winter at Valley Forge, the doughboys crouched in the muddy trenches of France, our boys at Kasserine Pass, the platoon who Continued on page 3
District 13 board meeting reveals more diversity hiring data By NIColE AlCINDoR nalcindor@liherald.com
At a livestreamed meeting on May 25, Valley Stream schools Superintendent Dr. Constance D. Evelyn and District 13 Board of Education trustees discussed a variety of efforts the board has made to implement changes in diversity hiring, and the results of their initiatives. “Our board is working to make staff more representative of our student body,” Evelyn said. “It’s important that we bring diversity to our staff to promote growth and increased achievement for our students
in the district.” According to Evelyn, the district focuses on hiring diverse candidates. The board, she said, is careful to be inclusive, and not exclusive, in the resume screening process. It has specific interview questions, she explained, that have been reviewed by the district’s teacher committees and a rubric to show the best answers they expect from applicants. The district looks for intrinsically motivated teacher candidates who are culturally aware and thoughtful, Evelyn said. Trustee Dr. LaRocca Antoine said that every year since 2014, District 13 has had more
diverse candidates applying for jobs, and more have been hired. One was recently hired to be the director of special education. “In 2014, we had six diverse employees … We cur rently have 17 diverse faculty members,” Antoine said. In 2014, she added, two of the six were Black, three were Hispanic and one was Asian. In 2016, the district had a 15 percent diversity hiring ratio. Of the 13 people hired that year, 11 were white, one was Black and one was Hispanic. In 2017, the ratio rose to 22 percent — seven white and two Black new hires. In 2018, the
rate was 37½ percent: five of the eight people hired were white, and one was Black, one Hispanic and one Asian. In 2019, the percentage of diverse candidates hired was 46 percent. Seven of the 13 new hires were white, one was Black, two were Hispanic, one was multiracial and two were Asian. “During 2020, the pandemic
year, we didn’t do a lot of hiring,” Antoine said, “however, we still managed to hire one more Black candidate, and the hiring process is still going on.” In 2021, of the 17 diverse faculty members in District 13, eight are Black, five are Hispanic, one is multiracial, and three are Asian. There are also Continued on page 13
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continued from front page patrolled the hazy jungles of Vietnam and the young men and women patrolling the mountains of Afghanistan. We remember and honor them all.” Hartig, a lifelong Valley Stream resident, joined the Navy as a reservist in 1991 and has been mobilized eight times since September 2001. He served in Southwest Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Bahrain. As a civilian, he is the village parks supervisor and a volunteer EMT for the Fire Department. Although the annual Memorial Day parade was once again called off this year due to Covid-19 concerns, American Legion Post 854 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1790 led a small procession from the library to the Village Green, accompanied by music provided by the New York Naval Cadets. About 300 residents, and veterans from every branch of the U.S. military, turned out for the ceremony, as did members of Valley Stream’s Veterans Committee, the Fire Department and the Boy Scouts. “Covid has temporarily changed the way we do things, and it has taken so much from us,” Mayor Ed Fare said as he welcomed the community to the ceremony. “But it cannot take away our respect for those who have given their lives for this great country. In Valley Stream, I can assure you that we are proud of all our servicemen and women. … And we are particularly proud of all the people remembered here today who have made the supreme sacrifice so that we can live in freedom.” “We had a great program put together on a short notice due to Covid,” Village Clerk James Hunter said. “… It shows Valley Stream’s pride and their love for their veterans.” Hunter, a member of the Sons of the American Legion, said his father had served in Vietnam.
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VFW Post 1790 and American Legion Post 854 led a small procession from the library to the Veterans Memorial. At the end of the ceremony, rifle squads from the American Legion and the VFW fired in salute. As the noise echoed, a mournful bugle played taps. The service concluded with the raising of the American flag from staff to full staff. This protocol, Hartig explained, is unique to Memorial Day. “It honors the war dead in the morning,” he said, “but then the flag is raised to full staff at noon by the living who resolve not to let their sacrifice be in vain, to rise up in their stead and to continue their fight for liberty and justice for all.”
Valley stream’s War dead WWi William F. Schmidt Harold Van Buskirk Robert F. Dibble
Charles Hennig Andrew Fatscher Otto Fatscher
Edward V. Ruppel George A. Dahlbender George P. Butler
WWii John Aitkin Frank Balducci Thomas P. Barnwell Leslie M. Braren Robert T. Bishop George Boyne James J. Cahill Harold J. Carlson Wendell P. Carolan Fred Carroll James F. Cashin Donald M. Combs Richard F. Combs Walter G. Critchley Henry V. Damm, Jr. Edward T. Davidson Dominick J. DiStasio
John F. Dolin Frederick D. Doscher Marvin W. Douberly James C. Dulling James J. Fitzpatrick Francis P. Flynn, Jr. Elwood P. Fosset Harold M. Frederick Frederick A. Gear Charles F. Gallant Karl E. Haglund Joseph L. Huelster Norman Jackson Thomas F. Kearney Arthur K. Kersten John J. Knapp George Krasa
Thomas Leanza Maurice G. Mackey Tiffany V. Manning Joseph B. McConigle John J. McLoughlin Ernest O. Mejo John J. Motley Chester Murphy Georg Murray Francis J. McDermott William J. McQueeney William D. Nally Howard L. Nitterhouse Robert H. O’Loughlin Edward P. Pearsall Karle Prinz Robert G. Pupke
George M. Reardon Ernest S. Reckmann Jacob M. Resiert Frank C. Robertson Maynard J. Rogg Owen H. Salvage John M. Savery John Schaefer Ralph L. Schurmann Raymond T. Slezak Carl S. Uhlyk C. Maxwell Wellman Walter Wittendorf Joseph J. Wujcik John P. Zelvis
Korean conflict Michael W. Dill, Jr. Thomas Shields
Donald Spence Eugene F. Voss
Edward C. Wahlgren Robert Whitney
Vietnam Michael J. Abruzzesa Herbert Dilger Richard E. Gideon Andrew Giordano Albert F. Lupole, Jr.
William J. Montague Richard Nelson Vincent Olley Angelo Petraglia William F. Reichert
iraq conflict Attendees PlAced cArnAtions on the Veterans Memorial in honor of Valley Stream residents who died serving their country.
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Timothy C. Reitmann Michael C. Saporito John Walsh Robert Scott Mason, Jr.
V.S. resident works to combat cyberbullying Legislation seeks to establish task force to implement solutions to online bullying Kucharz said. “It changes your comfort level of living online [and] your ability to have that online presence.” With teens spending more time After her harasser pled guilty to online amid Covid-19 than ever before, charges connected with the online cyberbullying has become an epidemic. harassment, Kucharz said she reached With the help, though, of Valley Stream out to elected of ficials, including resident and cyberbullying survivor- Kaminsky, among several others, sharturned-advocate Lisa-Michelle Kucharz, ing information about her experience, legislation is in the works to combat as well as research concerning teen this serious problem. The bill, spon- cyberbullying. While she knew somesored by State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a thing had to be done about the problem, Democrat from Long Beach she raised her concerns to and Assemblymember Didi Kaminsky who had the idea Barrett, a Democrat from of creating a task force. Hudson, seeks to create a “I felt honored to be part task force to address the of this,” Kucharz said of impact of cyberbullying and working with Kaminsky on implement solutions. the cyberbullying task force Kucharz, who has worked legislation. “If we can do closely with Kaminsky on anything to help youth avoid crafting the legislation said the trauma of cyberbullythat it was a personal expeing, we need to do it. . . . Kids rience that prompted her to live their lives online. They take action against cyberare texting, they are posting, bullying, having been a victhey are private messaging. tim of online stalking and This is how they build relaharassment for three years. tionships. This is how they She said sometimes she maintain relationships.” wo u l d re c e ive ove r 1 0 0 lisa-Michelle Driven by her experience humiliating or violent mesto help others, Kucharz aims Kucharz sages a day, across multiple to provide resources and Cyberbullying social media platforms. support for those who may “It was terrifying. . . .and survivor-turnedbe facing online harassit was debilitating in some advocate ment, bullying, or stalking. ways,” Kucharz said that in She gives presentations at addition to the online stalkschools, houses of worship, ing, she also received physical threats and other public forums, and also works which caused her to fear for her safety. with organizations such as #ICANKucharz contacted the Nassau Coun- HELP. In addition to addressing cyberty Police Department, but there was lit- bullying at her talks, she said she also tle they could do when they discovered discusses the importance of cyber secuthe cyberbully was not in the county, but rity. in Canada. After an investigation, the Kucharz believes that in addition to identified individual was brought to creating a task force, a public awareness trial in Canada, and sentenced to jail campaign could help create safer online time. spaces for teens. She also hopes to work Kucharz noted, however, that even on legislation at some point that will when cyberbullying ends, it can still create a legal definition of “cyberbullyhave lifelong effects on survivors — par- ing.” ticularly teens. “[Lisa’s] pain really made us take “It’s a long-term, lasting impact,” notice and say, ‘why is this allowed to
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Valley streaM resident Lisa-Michelle Kucharz worked with elected officials on drafting legislation that would create a cyberbullying task force. happen?’” Kaminsky stated he was grateful to Lisa for sharing her experience and drawing his focus to the problem of cyberbullying, which seems to disproportionately affect teens. “This bill will create a task force that will advise our government in New York on what steps will be taken to curb cyber bullying,” Kaminsky explained. “Kids’ lives are turned upside down. Tech companies — you can barely even reach them to tell them they need to take something down . . . and schools are telling us how prevalent this is. Our kids are going to be online more than ever. We want them to have a safe space and we need a plan to deal with cyber bullying.” Kaminsky noted that there are multiple facets as to what a cyber bullying task force could do, including identifying the steps that need to be taken to curtail online bullying. The task force, he said, would examine the procedures used by other states to combat these
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Ducks are quacking stronger than ever A fan-favorite Long Island team seeks fifth Atlantic League title By JEFFREY BESSEN jbessen@liherald.com
The minor league baseball Ducks run as one of Long Island’s most popular summer attractions was interrupted last year because of the coronavirus pandemic, but this year the flock is back and aims to quack louder and stronger. A “back to fun” theme begins with a four-game home series against the Lexington Legends to open the season (May 28 to 31); the Ducks seek their fifth Atlantic League of Professional Baseball championship. In 2019, Long Island set a franchise record with 86 wins and 15 players’ contracts sold. The Legends are one of three new teams in the league that is now a “professional partner” with Major League Baseball, not an independent league anymore. The Gastonia HoneyHunters, from North Carolina, and the West Virginia Power, in Charleston, are the other new teams. The league includes the High Point Rockers, also in North Carolina, the Lancaster Barnstormers and York Revolution, both in Pennsylvania, and the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs. “We have an awful lot to be proud of in our first 20 years, becoming the first team in Atlantic League history to reach eight million fans,” said team President and General Manager Michael Pfaff, who also noted the 2019 title and the team victory record. “It just set the bar higher. Our expectations have only grown. It’s been 600 days since we last played a ballgame here and we can’t wait to get going.” When heading to the game look for the signs that now read Fairfield Properties BallPark. Wally Backman, the former major leaguer who played for the Mets, returns as manager. Backman became a seer two years ago, when he told Ducks owner Frank Boulton that the team would win a championship that season. “We’re going to be good; we’re going to repeat,” Backman said, noting that the season had yet to get under way and the Ducks were already losing a fourth player to MLB. “We’ve got a lot of ex-major league guys on [the roster], and we expect to lose a lot of guys just like we did in ’19. We’ll fill those voids like we have in the past, but it’s going to be an exciting brand of baseball.” Returning players from the 2019 squad such as Daniel Fields and new ones like Opening Day pitcher Mike Bolsinger, a right hander, will bolster a squad Backman said has “quality pitching” and is speedier. More base stealing and hit-andrun plays will be part of the Ducks’ attack. “We’ll do both,” Backman said, “you’ve seen me manage before. I like to force the defense to make mistakes. We’ll run a little bit more than in the past.” The players are ready to take the field. “I had to decide if I wanted to play and had the same love of the game,” Bolsinger said. He last played in 2019 in Japan. “I still love the game and want to play.” Fields was on the field when the Ducks lost the 2018 title game to the Sugarland
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LoNg ISLaNd duckS manager Wally Backman answered a question at Media Day. To his left are Lew Ford, Daniel Fields and Mike Bolsinger.
Skeeters and there in 2019. “It was a pretty good feeling,” he said, and looks forward to another championship season. The Ducks will have a full slate of promotional nights and are abiding by the most up-to-date Covid protocols. For tickets and more information, go to www. liducks.com.
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events and activities
community update Thursday, June 3
Monday, June 21
Alphabet soup - R is for robot
Coffee chat with the library staff
At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children ages three to five with a caregiver will join together over Zoom for stories and a craft at 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Participants should bring something to storytime that starts with the letter R. Craft materials will be provided by the library and available for contactless curbside pick-up. Registration here: https://forms.gle/LzBLrNRYXLsgCPKr5.
At the Elmont Public Library, participants will join the library staff for some conversation at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Zoom information will be emailed to participants. Contact: adult reference; (516) 354-5280 Ext. 223 reference@elmontlibrary.org.
Tuesday, June 29 Valley Stream District 13 BOE Meeting
Ms. K’s read-aloud At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children in kindergarten to sixth grade will join children’s librarian, Ms. K as she reads chapters from a book selected by the children at 4 to 4:45 p.m. Send an email to kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org or message the library on Facebook to receive Zoom information.
Friday, June 4 Outdoor toddlers, tots and tykes At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children from birth to three will meet on the grass in front of the main adult entrance to the library at 10:30 to 11:30 p.m. Participants should bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Social distancing is required. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/ acavgSqMDto5Z41V7. Registration is required.
Saturday, June 5 Zoom Computer Class - Microsoft Word At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library participants will engage in a virtual workshop, which will cover Microsoft Word basics, focusing on page settings (orientation, margins, and size) and columns. All are welcome. Send the library a message on Facebook or email; hwmlcontact@hotmail.com for the Zoom information.
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The meeting will take place at 8 p.m. live streamed on their website. Email the district clerk at: mrosamilia@valleystream13.com for more information.
Tuesday, July 6 Village of Valley Stream’s Board of Zoning & Appeals Courtesy Stockvault.net
Valley Stream Pool Complex The village of Valley Stream pool complex will open on Saturday, June 12 for the 59th annual pool season starting at 10 a.m. See vsvny.org for more details about hours and daily rates, etc.
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Wednesday, June 9
Ms. K’s read-aloud
Adult baking coach: key lime pie
At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children in kindergarten to sixth grade will join children’s librarian, Ms. K as she reads chapters from a book selected by the children at 4 to 4:45 p.m. Send an email to kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org or message the library on Facebook to receive Zoom information.
At the Elmont Public Library, a baking coach will teach how to make tart and sweet dessert. Participants should register with their email to receive the recipe for the program. www.elmontlibrary.org.
Valley Stream District 24 BOE Meeting
Coffee chat with the library staff At the Elmont Public Library, participants will join the library staff for some conversation at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Zoom information will be emailed to participants. Contact: adult reference; (516) 354-5280 Ext. 223 reference@elmontlibrary.org.
Valley Stream Central High School District BOE Meeting At 8 p.m., watch the school board meeting--which will be live streamed, unless otherwise stated on the district website. Contact the District Clerk at (516) 872-5628.
The meeting will take place at 6:45 p.m. and conclude at 9:30 p.m. Contact the district clerk, Jaclyn Cacioppo at William L Buck School at (516) 2560160 for more information.
Monday, June 14 Coffee chat with the library staff At the Elmont Public Library, participants will join the library staff for some conversation at 11 a.m. Registration is required. Zoom information will be emailed to participants. Contact: adult reference; (516) 354-5280 Ext. 223.
The meeting will take place at 7:30 p.m. at Valley Stream Village Hall in the auditorium located at 123 South Central Avenue in Valley Stream. For questions contact Jennifer Piazza at (516) 592-5142.
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 jsemins@liherald.com
The Valley Stream pool complex will open on Saturday June 12 for the 59th annual pool season. The village’s first pool dance concert called “Comedy Night” will feature Jeff Norris on July 10. On-street dining on Rockaway Avenue is every Friday and Saturday through the summer. The village’s classic car show returns to WVS Blvd. and Rockaway Ave. on June 4. On the week of June 7 to June 11 the village will be collecting plastic, metal and glass.
Audit questions veterans’ tax exemptions Nassau County taxpayers may still be footing an annual $22.8 million bill for ineligible residents claiming veterans’ property-tax exemptions, after the county Department of Assessment did not fully implement recommended measures that would remove exemptions that no longer qualify, according to a May 21 follow-up audit report. In 2019, a third-party audit found that from 2013 to 2018, more than 8,400 of the county’s veterans’ property tax exemption applications — or 18 percent of the total — were incorrect under the previous comptroller George Maragos, with “military service dates that were unrealistic, incomplete or inconsistent,” resulting in the removal of $774 million in taxable market value. The auditors recommended that the county update collected information, add fields to new applications, train staff, periodically assess death files and verify all — not just veterans’—exemptions not requiring annual recertification. Two years later, County Comptroller Jack Schnirman reports that “measurable progress” has been made, but the follow-up audit shows that the recommendations, except one, have not been fully implemented. Veterans’ exemption laws usually require the owner of a primary residence to be a veteran, a surviving un-remarried
2019 audit recommendations ■ Obtain Social Security number and birth date with all future exemption applications. ■ Arrange for a one-time verification and update of all existing veterans’ exemptions. ■ Implement a one-time systemwide verification for all exemptions not recerspouse or in some cases a surviving family member in order to receive an exemption that ranges from 5 to 15 percent of the property assessment, barring some exceptions, according to Nassau County. The 2019 audit found that lack of quality control stems from placing the responsibility on the taxpayer to report disqualifying events that would remove the exemption, which by law does not require annual recertification. Under the current controls, if a veteran or dependent moves or dies and the home is then occupied by ineligible parties, the parcel could continue to receive exemptions for years. Among the findings of the 2019 review, the auditors identified 8,289 exemption applications that had no military service dates listed; 101 showed that service began prior to 1929, which would make the veter-
tified annually. ■ Provide adequate staff training to ensure proper exemption applications processing. ■ Periodically run Social Security numbers and birth dates against a death database.
ans 101 to 133 years old; and 20 said service started in 2020, which would be impossible for an exemption filed in 2016. The 2021 follow-up report also addressed other property assessment issues besides the veterans’ exemptions, such as the ADAPT system, personally owned clergy property and leadership accountability. Out of a total of 31 recommendations, 15 were implemented, 14 were in progress, and two were not implemented. The Department of Assessment agreed to verify all existing veterans’ exemption files in three stages, starting on May 1 and ending on Sept. 30 last year. The department mailed letters requesting supporting materials to the 8,289 applicants noted in the audit, and received 5,887 responses. Officials were then able to remove 100
exemptions. There has been no update since Aug. 6, however. Additionally, the department accessed death files to remove exemptions for deceased applicants on Jan. 14, 2020, but these files did not provide enough information to make any determinations. Even though department officials said they were reviewing veterans’ exemption files, they did not address a system-wide verification process for all exemptions not requiring annual recertification. The target date for implementing such a comprehensive system of Sept. 30, 2020, was not met. The auditors reiterated the importance of such system-wide verification, as it affects other troublesome exemptions and would address the problem at its root. The department did implement a request for staff training on exemption application processing. Officials provided special training to employees in 2019, a syllabus on the subject to all new staff and existing personnel, and operating procedures to auditors.w Some county residents are confused as to how veterans’ exemptions work. Baldwin resident Zoe Tague asked, “Don’t they have to show proof of service?” Meanwhile, other residents are concerned the county has not fixed the problem, including Maggie Conaty Eberhart, who said it’s “ridiculous if the county is not on top of it.”
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Spartan’s Grill brings taste of Greece to V.S. By Jessica M. seMins jsemins@liherald.com
There’s a new restaurant in town bringing the traditional fare of Greece to Valley Stream. Spartan’s Grill, located at 123 Rockaway Avenue, marked its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 29. The restaurant, which is named for co-owner Dino Vasilogiorgis’ ancestral home in Greece, features a menu that includes an array of Greek dishes such as moussaka, falafel, pita yeero, pastitsio, souvlaki, and spanakopita. The dine-in, take-out eatery also offers delivery options and catering. Having quietly opened the doors of Spartan’s Grill two weeks before making the official announcement, the restaurant’s owners remarked that the menu has been receiving favorable reactions from the community. “We’ve had overwhelming support and appreciation from the community on the food,” co-owner John Miller said, adding that he is looking forward to serving the residents of Valley Stream. “We’ve been getting great feedback from everybody. Everybody’s been happy with the food we’re putting out,” Vasilogiorgis said of the menu, emphasizing that the dishes are authentic. “Everything is fresh every day.” Vasilogiorgis said that his family has owned restaurants in Greece and he is eager to share the culinary traditions of his heritage with Valley Stream. He and Miller had contemplated opening a restaurant for quite some time, he said. Although Covid-19 stalled the construction process, they were able to overcome the pandemic-related challenges and open the doors of Spartan’s Grill two years after plans were first underway.
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Joined By the village’s Director of Community and Economic Development Tom McAleer, co-owners of Spartan’s Grill, Dino Vasilogiorgis and John Miller celebrate the grand opening of their restaurant with a ribbon cutting ceremony. “It’s great any time a new business opens on Rockaway,” the village’s Director of Community and Economic Development, Tom McAleer said, noting the new variety of food Spartan’s Grill brings to the avenue. Vasilogiorgis and Miller said they hope that Spartan’s Grill provides the Village of Valley Stream with more than food — they also want their establishment to foster “a sense of community.” Miller said that the
restaurant plans to be active in the village by working with Valley Stream schools and supporting local teams in any way they can. “We want to embed ourselves in the community,” Miller stated, adding that he’d like to see the restaurant participate in school fundraisers and provide donations. “We can all work together as a community.”
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Fertilizing your garden In the era of Covid-19, gardening has grown in popularity. Families embraced the bounty of a lush victory garden as they took in some fresh air and enjoyed a refreshing distraction in nature. A pristine, green lawn remains a point of pride for those spending a lot of time at home. Tending to the land or to roomy planters filled with plump veggies and aromatic herbs brings great happiness. Plus, according to the National Gardening Survey, most adults garden as a way to stay busy, keeping stress at bay. Avid gardeners will say that you don't need a survey for those facts. Gardening is a refreshing hobby, one that brings relaxation and personal fulfillment. You certainly don't want your garden to cause you stress. Weak plants, brown tips and dull leaves are frustrating developments after all of that digging and planting. After purchasing and planting hardy seedlings, taking great care in spacing and watering, it's important to keep them healthy through proper fertilization. Should You Make Your Own Fertilizer or Purchase Ready-Made? Making your own fertilizer can be a low-cost endeavor if you use grass clippings, coffee grounds, bananas and other organic materials you have on hand. When you begin composting, though, you may want to make some initial investments on a compost bin, pitchfork and compost additives. So, the cost will probably even out when you're comparing purchased and do-it-yourself fertilizers. Some bags of branded fertilizer can be on the pricy side, depending on where you get it. "After the initial layout of money for the compost bin and assorted tools, over time, we really were creating great fertilizer for free," says Deanna Kline, home gardener. How Do You Get Started? "While composting is not a difficult activity by any means, it does require a basic understanding of how and why organic materials break down," says green living blogger and author Sophie Uliano. "In order to decompose plant matter, microbes and beneficial bacteria, you need four key ingredients: carbon, nitrogen, water and air." "Carbon is released by what (are called) 'brown' materials," including dead leaves, dry twigs and thin cardboard such as toilet paper rolls, paper and lint. "Nitrogen is released by 'green' materials," such as damp grass clippings, vegetable and fruit waste from the kitchen, coffee grounds and other organic matter. Keep your compost bin or lidded buckets at 3 parts brown carbon to 1 part green nitrogen. Add water to moisten the pile when you add new organic matter, and regularly turn your pile to encourage worms, beetles, bacteria and other organisms to do the work for you. Is There An Easier Way? An easier way to learn composting is to
take an inexpensive, in-person composting course through your local adult education center or through a garden center that offers classes. Some classes are free. Community centers may offer the opportunity to volunteer your time in building and maintaining the compost pile on the center's property, and you will then get first dibs on taking a share of the compost. If you do wish to invest in all of the products and materials you will need to set up your own compost bin, take the time to first view YouTube tutorials and blogs. Your garden center will be an excellent free resource for finding the best online material, as their staff is invested in helping you become the best gardener you can be. Staffers will often watch tutorials on their own and are well-versed in the best online experts. There are also excellent books on green living and gardening, which will have standout material on how to make fertilizer and what to look for on fertilizer packages to help you troubleshoot and prevent your own gardening challenges. Home gardeners usually combine several points of expertise through books, online resources and in-person guidance to give their garden investments the best chance at turning out wonderfully. Gardening edibles, from vegetables to fruits to herbs, is a growing trend in this era when food supply is important, and people enjoy the idea of knowing where their food comes from and how it's grown. "Growing is an activity that we all can do together," says home gardener Ari Henry. "My little ones love playing in the dirt; my older kids love the science aspect of composting; and my husband just likes being able to pick a fresh, plump tomato or pepper off the vine. Plus, we're not paying for most of the food we grow, and we can share or donate extras. With good compost, we get a lot of extras." Above photo: Coffee grounds added to your compost pile boost nutritional elements in your fertilizer.
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continued from front page two Black and two Hispanic administrators. Along with four other school districts in the state, District 13 has been highlighted as a model for its inclusive hiring practices in the publication “Educator Diversity Playbook.” The District 13 board has previously been invited to detail those hiring practices for the Nassau County Council of School Superintendents, the New Hyde Park East MeadDr. ConstanCe and ow school districts as well as D. evelyn Valley Stream Superintendent, District 24, and District 13 has also been re c o g n i z e d by Eastern Suffolk BOCES. “We are very proud of our progress in this area of diversity hiring,” Evelyn concluded, “and you can see from our diversity hiring data that we have posi-
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Dr. ConstanCe D. Evelyn, superintendent of District 13 schools, announced the diversity hiring update for the district at a Board of Education meeting that was livestreamed on May 25. tive trends in our number of diverse candidates that have been applying to the district and being hired. Increasing diversity in our district’s staff by hiring more diverse candidates is one of our long-term projects, and we hope to have even more successful change over time.”
Central High School hosts virtual Adelphi Poetry Day Student writers from Valley Stream’s Central High School participated in a virtual version of Adelphi University’s annual Poetry Day on April 30. Keynote speaker and poet Cynthia Dewi Oka spoke to 17 students at the event. These students had the opportunity to attend two writing workshops led by Oka and Adelphi creative writing professors. Students also participated in a “poetry slam.” Benjamin Fitzgerald, a senior, won the Citation in Poetry- Senior award for his poem, “A Day in the Life.” In addition,
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Memorial Day ceremony, the New York Naval Cadet Corps celebrated at the American Legion Post. “This year, with the pandemic, things have actually been busier for the cadets because many schools did not provide a band to march in their parades, so the NYNCC was asked by several communities to participate,” Samuel said. “The cadets practice social distancing and they wear masks, which sometimes creates a challenge when marching or being able to hear the orders given by officers. However, the NYNCC was able to continue meeting and drilling this year and I believe that has taken away some of the bite of the effects that the pandemic has had on them as a whole.” For many of the cadets, on Memorial Day, while they reflected on the meaning of the day, many of them also said they reflected on how the pandemic has impacted the way they recognize the day. “Memorial Day was different this year for naval cadets with the pandemic because normally when we do drills we are packed together tightly, but, now we have to be spaced apart and socially distanced,” said NYNCC Cadet member, Emely Garcia. “Sometimes it’s even hard for us to hear commands when we do drills because now we have to wear masks and this puts more pressure on the company commanders because they have to yell commands even louder than usual.” “I believe it is vital to celebrate Memorial Day in order to honor veterans and those who have risked and lost their lives, while serving in the military,” added Isis Perez, another NYNCC Cadet member. “I hope the pandemic will disappear soon because the outbreak has created a strain in my personal life, as well as, the cadet group’s parades and trips. I hope that in the future we will be able to participate in more parades, have less problems with drilling and go on more camping trips.”
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A. There are so many terms to understand, and it can be very confusing. The permit process is filled with unfamiliar descriptions, some with a legal origin and others that seem like jargon, but onte eeper once you get the meaning, it may be more understandable why the words were chosen. A “maintain” application is intended to put on record something that already exists but has not yet received a permit. In this case, the word maintain means to keep or preserve, as opposed to the idea of fixing up. A permit for new work is a “proposed” application, and when work has already been started but isn’t done (depending on whether it just got started or is nearly finished), the application may be described as either a maintain or proposed, but is usually also a maintain, because most people are further along in construction before they’re told that they need to apply for a permit. When a permit has been approved and picked up or received, any further changes to the project, such as when the construction work has been altered from the original plan before final inspections, must then have a “supplement” set of plans and explanation letter given back to the building department. Many people assume that the plans are followed to the letter, when they most often are not, which presents problems from several perspectives. Problem One is that the building may not be codecompliant or may not perform as intended. Leaving out vital components can lead to structural or weather-resistant failure, for example. Then there’s the issue of relying on building department plans in the future when assuming they match the building. If room sizes, structure or zoning requirements are different than originally approved, the current owners may find that they are required to start the approval process all over again. The process isn’t over when a permit is granted. At that point, you’re only in the middle of the process. Whether the permit is for something already built, a “maintain” permit or work being built, the electrical work, plumbing and then final building inspections still need to be arranged, and certifications need to be issued by the electrical inspector, the plumbing inspector and building inspector. When all inspections are done, a final certificate is issued, and it should be kept with important documents, along with the deed, previous closing documents and a survey.
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ongratulations to the class of 2021! You made it! This is no small achievement. Did you know that only half of the students who started at a private college four years ago are graduating this year? For public colleges and universities, the rate is one-third. You are not only survivors, but also success stories. But you didn’t achieve this success alone. Think of your families, faculty, friends and others who supported you along the way. Graduation is a RoBERT time of celebration, for sure. It’s SCoTT also a time to reflect on what it took to get here, what you will do in your tomorrows and how you’ll repay those who helped — how you’ll justify their faith in you. Today isn’t the end of the journey to becoming more fully human. It isn’t the beginning, either. It is a point, a marker, on your path to fulfillment. Think of your markers: first day, last day, this day. The day you started, the day you knew you had reached this milestone, and today, when you’ve donned cap and gown, signifying
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academic achievement. While you majored in a subject, you learned that knowledge can’t be boxed, that problems require an interdisciplinary approach. You learned, we hope, that an open mind is an analytical mind, a mind that knows the differences among fact, faith and fear; empirical evidence, epiphany and emotion, especially prejudice. We hope that you reflect on the fundamental elements of advanced education. It consists of history — that is, what came before, whether in politics or science. We hope that your historical approach is open to 1619, and that date’s importance in U.S. history, when enslaved people from Africa were first brought to this land, as well as to 1916, and its significance to women’s rights and national governance. We hope that your studies have ignored neither George Floyd nor Lloyd George, both significant in world history. We hope that your education fostered the development of your imagination, the ability to ask “Why?” and “Why not?” and the inclination to ask “What about?” Through literature, drama, poetry, painting and other arts, we develop these abilities to wonder and form new ideas, new
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images and new concepts. Do not let creativity end with your diploma. Your education has also fostered compassion. By this I mean not just sympathy, feeling sorry for others, and not just empathy, imagining yourself in someone else’s circumstances. I mean compassion, the ability to do something to help others, to make a difference in society. The fourth dimension of this education that you take with you is reflection, the ability and inclination to think deeply and carefully, to ask, “What can I learn from this experience?” or “Why did this happen?” or “What could I have done better or more of ?” To reflect is to consider what values mean the most to you. Surely, trust, integrity and commitment will be on your list. What about civic engagement and community service? During your time in college, we have witnessed the power of social justice movements. We have been reminded often of the importance of equal justice and just laws. We have witnessed the wisdom of science, we have celebrated the commitment of health care workers and we have become more aware of those vulnerable neighbors who serve in our cafeterias, restaurants, restrooms and hallways. They,
any of you learned that a diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints matters.
too, deserve our respect and compassion. They have inspired us to ask, “What more can I do?” The pandemic has provoked opportunities to consider issues of fairness, equity and justice. Many learned for the first time that the diversity of backgrounds and viewpoints matters. They learned that multiple voices could contribute to more innovative solutions, and that character is more important than skin color. The shutdown and remote learning reinforced the need for self-reliance and resilience, and the fact that you can be alone without feeling lonely. You succeeded because you learned how to learn on your own as well as in groups, a lesson that should last a lifetime. So, graduates, on this day, remember that learning never stops, even if the grading system changes. Remember to listen before responding, to consider facts and alternatives before accepting someone’s explanation and to understand another’s point of view before reacting. We hope you will have the confidence to know that even if we couldn’t teach you everything, we aspired to help you learn anything. That is our mission and commitment. Congratulations! Dr. Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and author of “How University Boards Work” (Johns Hopkins Press, 2018, Eric Hoffer awardee, 2019).
It isn’t your grandma’s senior prom night
rom 2021 is an act of faith. It is kids needing to shake off more than a year of lockdowns, shutdowns, sickness and isolation. It is a down payment on good times ahead after an avalanche of disappointments. It is teachers and parents and administrators wanting to make something good happen for the kids. Prom looks different from school district to district as everyone struggles to plan a safe evening. This was a different kind of challenge pre-CovRANDI id. The worst KREISS moment I remember from my prom was someone showing up drunk and getting sent home before the evening began. It isn’t hyperbole to say this year the stakes are life and death. So much red tape festoons prom 2021 that it’s almost not worth the effort. I said almost. One school has so many forms to fill out that students who have been writing reports and taking tests online all year may find this joyless bureaucratic process
just too much. But I get it, it’s necessary. There are forms for proof of a Covid test and forms for proof of vaccination. There are rules for wearing masks and for taking masks off. There are forms for a date who’s from a different school year, and if your date is from another school, good luck! You’ll need forms and photo I.D. and permission slips from everyone and his mother. One school basically didn’t want to talk about their prom. I’m not sure whether they’re hyper-security-minded or, as the folks who are responsible for our children’s safety during a pandemic, they’re just burned out. If we were in any way a normal country, vaccination would be universally accepted, and the kids could get the jab and then party on. But since we are now apparently America the Dysfunctional, we must work around a wildly infectious virus instead of neutralizing it. Districts are promming in different ways, from outdoor venues, to mini-proms to virtual proms. Some towns have moved proms to the park or closed off streets to create block party proms. In 1964, caught up in the drama of being 17, I probably thought I’d die if I
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didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed. My husband, who graduated with me from Lawrence High School in 1964, says I wouldn’t go to the senior prom with him because I was dating someone else. I wish I could remember. I went to a few proms during my high school years, and they pretty much followed the program: girls in long gowns, corsages on wrists, boys in jackets, boasting boutonnieres. A couple of the proms were at clubs in Atlantic Beach. The go-to after-prom event in my crowd was building a bonfire on the beach and hanging out until dawn. Someone brought a guitar, and we had a hootenanny. Go ahead, laugh. We really did sit around and sing. I’m sure couples wandered off into the dunes occasionally, but who can say? The answer my friends, is still blowin’ in the wind. When my son went to his prom, the stakes had changed. We agonized over giving him permission to go out to the Hamptons afterward, and for some incomprehensible reason, we let him go. I mean, who ever let me become a parent? When my daughter was a senior, I wrote
probably thought I’d die if I didn’t go to the prom. Now the threat is reversed.
a column advertising for a suitable prom date. She was in on the joke, having already agreed to go with some dude who disappeared into the dustbin of one-night wonders. Last weekend, we traveled to our granddaughter’s graduation and prom out of town. It was seniors only, and “dates” were very optional. The best part was a small dinner our son hosted at home in her honor: intimate, joyful and a great relief after this year of wonder during which she lived through a global pandemic, and applied and got into college. The prom itself was a dinner at the school, and then there was an after party in the big city, which witnesses tell me was wet and wild with booze and vomit. My hunch is that in our own communities, the school proms will be just a small part of the actual partying that takes place, from at-home gatherings to outings to the city to who-knows-what-the-kidswill-think-of-now. Thank heaven for the parents, teachers and students who are working so hard to find joy in an anxious time. Good luck and God bless. Let the good times roll, and let everyone turn up at home after the ball, safe and sound. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Fix SALT first, then infrastructure
he Biden administration has rightly proposed a massive $1.7 trillion infrastructure bill, dubbed the American Jobs Plan, to repair and restore our crumbling airports, roads, bridges, tunnels and train trestles, and to fund projects ranging from increasing broadband connectivity in rural America to cleaning up polluted drinking-water supplies. The U.S. is the wealthiest nation on earth when measured by economic output, yet we rank 13th in the world in the quality of our infrastructure. That’s unacceptable. Republican senators are at least starting to talk about infrastructure improvement. Last week they proposed their own $928 billion plan, giving us a modicum of hope that a bill might eventually see the light of day. That’s a good thing. Congress and the president, however, must first fix the cap on deductions for state and local taxes that was implemented under former President Trump in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The act was anything but a tax cut for tens
of thousands of already tax-burdened Long Islanders. The Island has among the highest property taxes in the country. We are known as a “high-tax region.” Before 2017, Long Islanders could at least deduct their state and local taxes, including their property taxes, on their federal income tax returns, annually saving them at least a couple of thousand dollars, if not more. It was only right. New York sends more in federal tax dollars to Washington than any other state in the nation, while receiving significantly less than most other states in federal aid. We deserved at least a minor tax break. Trump’s 2017 act, however, limited the SALT deduction to $10,000, effectively forcing many property owners to take the standard deduction of only $12,000 for single people and $24,000 for married couples, costing them tens of thousands in deductions and raising their federal income taxes by thousands. Biden proposes paying for his infrastructure bill by raising the corporate tax
rate. Limiting the SALT deduction, though, was a key component of Trump’s plan to reduce the corporate rate. If Biden doesn’t first fix the SALT deduction before moving ahead with infrastructure, then high-tax regions like Long Island will effectively pay more than their fair share of the infrastructure bill. An infrastructure bill would benefit all of America. Each of us should be expected to pay our share, and not more. According to the Rockefeller Institute of Government, total economic activity lost in New York because of the SALT cap ranges from $14.4 billion to $24.5 billion annually. That’s just plain wrong. U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi, a North Shore Democrat, and Rep. Andrew Garbarino, a South Shore Republican, are among those leading the charge to repeal the SALT cap as part of the House of Representatives’ recently formed SALT Caucus. Biden would be wise to listen carefully to caucus members, lest he risk losing the suburban support that helped catapult him to the White House.
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seven days. “This is a major milestone in our county’s recovery from a once-in-a-lifetime crisis, and I want to thank our residents for the hard work and sacrifice that got us to this point,” Curran said. “Our hearts remain with the loved ones of the precious lives we’ve lost to Covid-19.” Nassau’s progress in beating back the virus is driven by one key factor, the county executive said: 74 percent of adult resi-
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letters Let’s end Covid-19 bias To the Editor: I applaud President Biden for signing the Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act into law — an important, timely and refreshingly bipartisan piece of legislation that will provide federal law enforcement agencies with robust tools to push back against the alarming increase in senseless bias and violence that the Asian American/Pacific Islander community has endured throughout the coronavirus pandemic. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer — who spoke recently on the front steps of the Nassau County Legislature about the importance of fighting this scourge — deserves our thanks for leading the Senate to a nearly unanimous vote in favor of the measure. Here in Nassau, we have an obligation and a responsibility to add to that tool kit so members of our local AAPI communities can once again regain the sense of security that they deserve. Last month, I filed a proposed local law that would
dents in the county had, as of last week, received at least one vaccine dose. Clearly, the vaccines are working. Clearly, anyone who has not been vaccinated should seriously consider getting a shot. Masks have been coming off. Businesses have been opening up. People are crowding their favorite restaurants. Hope for recovery is in the air. Let’s keep that progress going with a willingness to embrace sound science.
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year ago, communities were slowly reopening as the state began to lift restrictions imposed during the height of the devastating Covid-19 surge. From the start of the crisis, the Town of Hempstead remained keenly focused on delivering uninterrupted essential services to residents, supporting the safe reopening of the local economy, implementing an array of Covidsafe recreational and entertainment options for residents, and allocating millions of dollars in federal Don CARES Act funding to provide CLaVin direct relief, particularly to those reeling from the health and economic impacts of the pandemic. Indeed, along with my colleagues on the Hempstead Town Board — Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby and Council Members Bruce Blakeman, Chris Carini, Anthony D’Esposito, Dennis Dunne Sr. and Tom Muscarella — we worked together to allocate millions of dollars in grants to address food insecurity through partnerships with Long Island Cares, Island Harvest, the Mary Brennan
INN and other food pantries to provide over a million meals to residents in need. We collaborated with Northwell Health and Mount Sinai South Nassau hospital in Oceanside to offer free Covid-19 PCR, antibody and rapid testing. Through CARES funding, we also provided millions of dollars in relief grants to front-line hospitals, villages, fire departments and schools; distributed thousands of personal protective equipment kits to small businesses and more to aid in the recovery; and sent assistance to the hardest-hit communities and the most vulnerable. Working with a bipartisan team of council members, we also provided taxpayers with relief by crafting and approving a 2021 tax-freeze town budget while preserving programs, services and jobs. We introduced the area’s first outdoor dining initiative to help restaurants recover from the state’s shutdowns, and coordinated drive-in-style graduations, parades, concerts and movie nights. Town Clerk Kate Murray conducted socially distant outdoor weddings and processed curbside marriage licenses. Our Building Department services moved online for the first time, and I joined Tax Receiver Jeanine Driscoll to institute the first drive-through and walk-up payment booths.
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s many restrictions are lifted and life returns to normal, it will be a pivotal season.
Letters update the county’s Human Rights Law to specifically outlaw discrimination based on an actual or perceived relationship to the pandemic. This bill would empower victims of discrimination and the county attorney to sue for compensatory and punitive damages, attorney’s fees and other relief deemed appropriate by the courts. Individuals who violate the statute would face further penalties of $5,000 to $25,000 per incident, which would be payable to the aggrieved victims, as well as thousands of dollars in additional fines. I urge the members of the Legislature’s Republican majority to bring this measure to the floor so it can be debated and adopted unanimously. By doing so, we would send a clear message that we will aggressively defend the rights of all Nassau County residents to live lives free of fear, hatred and bigotry. ARNOLD W. DRUCKER Nassau County legislator Plainview
Let the masks come off on the LIRR To the Editor: The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance lifting mask-wearing requirements for those fully vaccinated against Covid-19,
As the calendar turned to 2021, we knew the coronavirus was not behind us, but our focus began to shift. While Covid19 testing options remained critical, especially during the virus’s holiday surge, we also knew that the introduction of vaccines would be a gamechanger. Applying federal CARES Act funds, we partnered with Mount Sinai South Nassau to introduce New York’s first mobile Covid-19 vaccination unit, the Vaxmobile, which was one of only two in the nation. Since then we have inoculated thousands of residents in communities across the township. What’s more, we recently announced the implementation of a homebound vaccination program, administering the shots to those unable to leave their homes, which makes Hempstead the first township to offer such a service through its own community paramedicine team. Additionally, we have utilized more than $22 million in federal funds to establish an Emergency Rental Assistance Program, operated through the Long Island Housing Partnership. This critical program has offered eligible residents financial assistance to pay down rent, utilities and home energy costs during the pandemic. The summer of 2021 will truly be a piv-
both indoors and outdoors. Transit agencies were instructed to keep the mandatory mask requirements in place until Sept. 13, however. Does this make sense for everyone who rides the Long Island Rail Road? A majority of Long Island residents are now fully vaccinated. We have the highest compliance rate in New York state. Many more who have not been vaccinated already have immunity from previous exposure to the virus. Since April, it has become easy to obtain a vaccine. In many locations, you can walk in without an appointment. Most people who want vaccines have gotten them. All sorts of gifts and incentives are now being offered to entice those who remain unvaccinated. We are well on our way toward meeting President Biden’s goal of fully vaccinating 200 million Americans by July Fourth. It’s time for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the LIRR to ask the CDC to reconsider its most recent mask guidance for transit agencies. I propose that the LIRR begin lifting mask restrictions on all riders starting July 5. But first, the agency should conduct a survey of riders in June. Find out how many have been vaccinated or have immunity from a previous Covid-19 infection. Use the Quiet Car model. On July 5, designate the first car of every LIRR train as mask-optional, so long as riders provide proof that they have been vaccinated. Those in the first car would be required to
otal season. Many restrictions have been lifted, and life is returning to a better sense of normalcy. Fans have been packing the “Old Barn,” the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, for the Islanders’ thrilling playoff run, neighbors took part in Memorial Day weekend events to honor our fallen heroes, residents are flocking to our beautiful beaches, mariners are navigating our picturesque bays and waterways, kids are making their return to camps and sports activities, special occasions are being celebrated more frequently, and more families are unmasking and embracing once another once again. Pandemic or no pandemic, the Town of Hempstead is here for you. Whether or not you decide to travel, we have a thrilling summer planned right here at home in America’s largest township. Our exciting community concert series is bookended by an opening performance by the Commodores to celebrate Independence Day and a culminating performance by Big Shot on Labor Day weekend. Beaches, parks and preserves are open, with pools on deck later this month. We also offer an array of fun athletic, cultural and educational activities for people of all ages. Visit HempsteadNY.gov or follow us on Facebook to plan your summer staycation plans and to learn more about our programs and services. Don Clavin is the Town of Hempstead supervisor.
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show the conductor their vaccination cards. It’s now easy to determine seating capacity by car thanks to the LIRR’s investment in new communication technology for riders. This includes digital screens, station announcements and apps that detail realtime seat availability for approaching trains by commuters’ location. Over time, more cars could be designated mask-optional. Eventually we would reach the point where only one car would be reserved for those who still wanted to wear masks and only be around those who
also wore them. The CDC periodically updates and modifies mask requirements. Why should all LIRR riders have to wait until Sept. 13 for another round of new guidance? The LIRR has spent millions of dollars on daily cleaning and disinfecting, and operating state-ofthe-art air ventilation equipment. Lifting mask requirements might help the LIRR bring back thousands of riders who still don’t feel comfortable riding the trains. LARRY PENNER Great Neck
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