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V.S. Historical Society looks to the future By JESSICA M. SEMINS jsemins@liherald.com

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VAllEy StrEAM HIStorICAl Society Vice President Bill Florio with a painting of the Pagans, the original family that lived in the home that is now a restoration.

After the Pagan Fletcher Restoration closed for more than a year, it has reopened to offer visitors a glimpse into Valley Stream’s history. Offering tours by appointment only for now, Valley Stream Historical Society members say they look forward to continuing the group’s mission to preserve the village’s past. “Like many places, we didn’t know . . . how long [the coronavirus pandemic] was going to last for,” Bill

Florio, the society’s vice president, said. He put up a sign in March 2020 saying the building would be closed until the end of the month. As the weeks wore on, he realized the homestead would remain closed for a long time, until finally the board decided to reopen in early May. “This is a historic icon of Valley Stream,” Florio said. “The fact that we’re not here, there’s some absence of normalcy to that. We’re always here. We’ve been Continued on page 7

Valley Stream college students weigh in on vaccines By NIColE AlCINDor nalcindor@liherald.com

Last summer, when Valley Stream resident and Princeton University student Jeremiah Omeike, 18, first heard about the possibility of Covid-19 vaccines, he said he felt a rush of excitement and a sense of relief to calm his pandemic anxiety. In December, Omeike said he was elated after he heard about the first New Yorkers receiving Covid-19 vaccines. After that, he waited patiently until he was eligible to be inoculated. Omeike said he scheduled his first appointment to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine a few

days after April 6 — the day when universal eligibility took effect, allowing all New Yorkers 16 and older to receive the Moderna, Pfizer-BioNTech or Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccinations. On May 10, Omeike said, he felt further encouraged after he heard Gov. Andrew Cuomo announce that the state and city University of New York boards would require proof of vaccination for all students attending inperson classes in the fall, and all private universities and colleges were encouraged to adopt the same guideline. Many other college-aged Valley Stream residents said they hope schools everywhere man-

date that students receive Covid19 vaccines. “I think more college-aged students being mandated to get vaccinated is fair because there is overwhelming evidence that the Covid-19 vaccines are safe,” said Omeike, a rising sophomore math major at Princeton in New Jersey. “College students who don’t get vaccinated are at risk to get more sick and put others at risk on campus, which can ultimately negatively impact everyone’s ability to attend school and learn.” Omeike said that although his university is private, the school is mandating all in-person students to be vaccinated. In the spring

semester, he said, in-person campus activities at Princeton were severely limited, and even though he lived on campus, he attended classes on a hybrid schedule. In the fall he will return to living on campus with a full in-person schedule, and more in-person activities will be available. Omeike said he would be comfortable with or without a mask

on campus because everyone will be vaccinated. Mask protocols will be announced by New Jersey’s health department soon. Since being vaccinated, Omeike said, he has felt more comfortable shopping and attending school, and he has no worries about the vaccine. “I’m not afraid of facing any long-term side Continued on page 12

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23-year-old naoMi osaka withdrew from the French Open due to mental health concerns.

Osaka sheds light on athletes’ mental health By Jessica M. seMins jsemins@liherald.com

On May 31, 23-year-old tennis superstar and former Valley Stream resident, Naomi Osaka, withdrew from the French Open in light of mental health concerns. In a statement shared on Instag ram, Osaka explained that she would be taking time away from the tennis court for self-care, revealing that she had suffered from depression and anxiety. Drawing criticism from the tennis world, she had also announced she would be refusing media interviews and forgoing press conferences. “The truth is that I have suffered long bouts of depression since the US Open in 2018 and I have had a really hard time coping with that,” Osaka said in the Instagram post. But while Osaka is a high-profile professional tennis player — and the highest paid female athlete in the world, according to Forbes — her story may resonate with many young aspiring athletes who face similar pressures as they strive to consistently perform at peak levels to obtain college scholarships. Scott Stueber, Valley Stream Central High School District’s Director of Health, Physical Education and Athletics said he wasn’t surprised to hear

about Osaka’s depression, noting that sure, handle failure and work toward athletes are emerging at much younger their goals in a healthy manner. He ages while facing significant stress due added that while students should enjoy the challenges of improving to high expectations. Often, their performance and the he said these young athletes process of competing, there spend a good portion of are also many life lessons their youth working toward that can be learned through the single goal of obtaining playing sports. a college athletic scholar“A lot of people feel that ship. Not only does research there’s not enough time for show that young athletes kids to be kids,” Stueber need physical rest, but the said that he thinks the menmental stress they face can tal stress on high school athalso take a toll, he letes can come from many remarked. areas, including the invest“The drive to be successment parents might make in ful if it’s not done in a athletic travel programs or healthy way can have a negthe pressure to obtain a colative impact on mental health,” Stueber, who is a scoTT sTueBer legeMscholarship. a rk L e i n w e av e r, a certified master athletic major league baseball agent administrator, explained. Director, and founder of the educa“We spend a lot of time try- Valley Stream tional campaign Perfect ing to create a positive edu- Central High School Playcement, who spoke at cationally based athletic District the district’s National Colleprogram that allows kids to giate Athletic Association do their best. . . but there is stress, there is pressure and they (NCAA) night in February agrees. He shouldn’t feel like every game is the end said that for many adolescent athletes who show promise, activities like pool of the world.” Stueber said his department focuses parties, trips to the mall, and spending on providing the district’s athletes with time with friends are replaced by showthe tools they need to deal with pres- cases, travel programs, and constant

he drive to be successful if it’s not done in a healthy way can have a negative impact on mental health.

training. “All of that, one way or another . . . whether it’s in the present or you’re seeing it play out down the road . . . it’s all intertwined to create some of the anxiety,” Leinweaver said of the pressure placed on young athletes. “Whenever that . . . catches up to that individual, I do think there’s definitely a roadmap . . . over the course of a period of time that got them to that particular moment.” Leinweaver said he believes that social media can have an impact on the mental health of high school athletes, as well as parental expectations. He added that he applauded Valley Stream Central’s efforts to put together a program that could facilitate a conversation about these issues and create a dialogue in the community. “I encourage parents to have hard conversations with their kids. . . instead of talking about exclusively what’s going on on-field, how about let’s talk about what’s going on off the field,” Leinweaver said. “The ability to talk about what’s going on in a young man, a young woman, a student athlete, a son, a daughter’s life – that needs to be more shaping the conversations than just keeping it about athletics. And I think you will find these kids will open up.”

V.S. author helps people living with dementia With her new book hot off the press, Valley Stream resident Toni Fisk seeks to help people with “Unlocking the Mystery of Dementia and Dining.” Following two years of writing and research, the book is meant to serve as a comprehensive resource and tool for those who are caring for loved ones living with dementia. “The book came to me easily because the material was near and dear to me,” Fisk said of writing her first book. She noted that she had three main objectives while she was writing. Her goals were to educate the reader about dementia, provide knowledge concerning nutrition and the art of eating, and teach caretakers how to care for themselves while caring for a person with dementia at the same time. Fisk has wide-ranging, first-hand experience on the subject covered in her book. Having worked in the healthcare and senior living field for more than 30 years, she said began her own company, DinnerWEARhc, Inc. three years ago because she grew tired of the corporate structure.

“It was just cookie cutter and it wasn’t really addressing the challenges that were happening in the communities,” Fisk said. She noted it was frustrating that these companies did not provide much training to address the different set of care required when working with people living with dementia. Driven by her passion to help educate those caring for people living with dementia, Fisk obtained various certifications over the years, qualifying her as a care professional, trainer, and food protection professional. She currently serves as a consultant for dining groups that work with senior living communities nationwide. Fisk assists with their dining programs by providing staff training, making suggestions regarding the environment and recommending changes concerning food preparation. She also gives presentations and conducts workshops on the subject at skilled nursing facilities. Cullen Dykas, operations manager for a food services company that contracts with assisted living facilities, attended one of Fisk’s presentations. He remarked that the information Fisk provided helped him to interact with resi-

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dents in the community better. “She has a lot of knowledg e,” Dykas said of Fisk, adding that he respected her approach to the subject. The recently released book provides answers to many of the common questions caregivers might have while caring for a person living with dementia, and can help them to understand their loved one’s actions. It also offers tips on nutrition, overcoming challenges at mealtime, menu ideas, and self-care suggestions. “It’s light reading, but it’s deep reading,” Fisk said she didn’t use technical language in her book, but chose to speak through her own voice. “There will be a lot of ‘ah-hah’ moments that the Courtesy Toni Fisk reader will get from it Valley streaM resident, Toni Fisk, recently released a and say ‘that’s why book aimed at helping people who care for loved ones living that happened,’ or ‘I didn’t know that — I with dementia. wish I’d known that “This is caring for people, instead of before.’” Maria Perisi, director of culinary taking care of people.” Fisk said she also hopes her book services at Cranberry Park at Shore Point in Michigan said Fisk’s book has helps caretakers preserve the dignity of not only been helpful to her profession- their loved ones and understand that ally, but also personally. After reading inside they are still the same people the book, she said she made several they once knew. “These people have histories, they changes to the dining program at the assisted living community where she had lives. They had families. They had works. She added that the book has also businesses. . . . They served in the military and defended us,” Fisk said. “So helped educate her mother’s caregiver. “This book doesn’t just help in the don’t ever forget that people with feeding. It helps in the general care. . . . dementia are people, and they had You have to realize that you have to be lives.” Fisk’s book “#dinewithdignity: patient and kind. A lot of people want to approach things clinically. . .” Perisi Unlocking the Mystery of Dining with said the compassion that should be set Dementia” is available through Amazon forth in caring for people with dementia and Fisk’s website at https://dinnercomes through clearly in the book. wearhc.info/book/

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Rockaway’s on-street dining makes a comeback

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On Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. through the summer, part of Rockaway Avenue will be closed off from traffic and open to restaurantgoers for on-street dining. Outdoor dining in the village started last summer due to the Covid-19 pandemic and became popular with residents and restaurants alike. This year, Valley Streamers say they hope on-street dining is here to stay, Covid or not. “Al fresco — it’s wonderful. It reminds me of Italy,” Rita DiMaio, a 55-year resident of Valley Stream, said of dining outside on the avenue. “. . .They should do this all the time. . . not only during Covid.” DiMaio sat with her husband, daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren and enjoyed a meal outside at Mitchell’s. On-street dining allowed the family an opportunity to dine together safely without going inside to have a restaurant experience, her daughter, Lauren Blake explained. “It’s not only nice to be out here, but we are not going to go inside anywhere,” Blake said. She noted that Saturday evening was the first time she and her family have been to a restaurant since Covid began, apart from getting pizza on one another occasion. “It’s not back to normal . . . we still have Covid.” Blake, who lived in Valley Stream for 28 years, said she is continuing to exercise precautions due to Covid concerns. She believes the village’s on-street dining gives those who might otherwise be hesitant the chance to eat out, and creates opportunities for the eateries. Blake added that she thought it would be nice if the village would continue to allow outdoor dining beyond the

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RestauRant-goeRs sit outside Columbian restaurant, Chicken Coop, enjoying the village’s on-street dining. pandemic. “It makes you feel comfortable . . . it’s safer to be out here than indoors,” Jovanna Montejo said. As she dined with family at the Columbian restaurant, Chicken Coop, she remarked she was glad to be outdoors after spending so much time inside the past year. In addition to having the option to eat outside to alle-

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events and activities

community update Thursday, June 10

3-D Printing Workshop— Thingiverse

Ms. K’s read-aloud

The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will be hosting a 3-D Printing workshop via Zoom 11:30 a.m. Participants will learn how to search Thingiverse for different 3-D models and download files for printing. To register, contact hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

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.

Monday, June 21 Valley Stream District 30 BOE Meeting

Saturday, June 12

Meeting will take place at 8 p.m. and will be live-streamed. The link will be posted on the website on the day of the meeting. Contact Janet Carson, District Clerk at questions@vs30.org.

Outdoor movers & shakers At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children ages one to four with a parent or caregiver will meet on the grass in front of the main adult entrance to the library at 11 to 11:50 a.m. Participants should bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Social distancing is required. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/d84n6qTCgNtYNRdT6

Tuesday, June 29 Valley Stream District 13 BOE Meeting Courtesy Stockvault.net

Monday, June 14 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.

Tuesday, June 15

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 on June 14, at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, June 16 LENA Start meeting At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, parents and caregivers of chldren from birth to three years old will meet with staff members from LENA Start, an outreach program provided by Adelphi University at 11 a.m. Email kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org.

Toddlers, tots and tykes storytime At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children birth to three years old will join together over Zoom for stories, songs and rhymes at 11 to 11:45 a.m. Send an email to kidsroomvs@nassaulibrary.org or message the library on Facebook to receive 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.

Thursday, June 17 Alphabet soup - S is for summer 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 S. Craft materials will be provided by the library and available for contactless curbside pickup. Register here: https://forms.gle/fTLcdPe2rQrRnMCk9.

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.

Friday, June 18 Outdoor toddlers, tots, and tykes At the Henry Waldinger Memorial Library, children ages one to three with a parent or caregiver will meet on the

grass in front of the main adult entrance to the library at 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants should bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Social distancing is required. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/d84n6qTCgNtYNRdT6

Saturday, June 19 Computer class — Microsoft Word basics The Henry Waldinger Memorial Library will be holding basic computer classes via Zoom on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. This week’s class will focus on bullets, numbering, line spacing, and page borders. If you would like to join the class, send an e-mail to hwmlcontact@hotmail.com.

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 Farmer’s Market is held Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hendrickson Park parking lot. Valley Stream’s Pool Complex at Hendrickson Park opens on June 12. On-street dining is every Friday and Saturday through the summer on Rockaway Avenue. The village’s classic car show is held between WVS Blvd. and Rockaway Ave. on Friday evenings. On the week of June 14 to June 18 the village will be collecting paper and cardboard.

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Small Dumpster. Big Difference. Jessica M. Semins/Herald

The Pagan-FleTcher resToraTion, run by the Valley Stream Historical Society, reopened in May for appointment-only tours.

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here since the ’70s.” The Pagan-Fletcher homestead, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, dates back to the early 1800s. Having seen many inhabitants and various changes over its two centuries, the building was leased to the Valley Stream Historical Society in 1977 and is currently owned by the Village of Valley Stream. While the building was closed, Florio said, people had no place to deliver the Valley Stream memorabilia or ephemera they had grown accustomed to delivering to the restoration. He added that people seemed more interested in learning about their community’s history while they had more free time. He remarked that he saw many people sharing old photos and posting comments in Valley Stream’s several Facebook groups during the pandemic. “It’s a way for us to engage the community in the history of Valley Stream and hopefully give them a window into what things were in the past and give them more of an appreciation for where they live,” Amy Bentley, a board trustee, who also serves as the society’s webmaster and researcher, said of the importance of reopening. “A lot of people don’t know things about Valley Stream or the homestead, and they’re just blown away when they hear the stories and what things were like 200 years ago.” With several new projects on the horizon, the historical society is wasting no time in making up for the year that the homestead was closed, Florio said. The society plans to hire an architect who specializes in historic buildings to assist in learning more about the history of the house and dating the structure. Society members hope to obtain county grants to fund the project, he said. Other projects in the works include new exhibits for Black History Month and

Women’s History Month. Florio said he plans to create an exhibit centered on Booker T. Gibson, the first African-American teacher to teach in Valley Stream. The society also hopes to begin hosting monthly lectures again at village hall in the near future, and resume its annual events, such as the Halloween and holiday candlelight tours. Bentley added that the society is working to compile a color postcard book of Valley Stream. Now that the board has given the homestead the green light to reopen, the society is also looking to refurbish its gift shop and restore several antiques in its collection. Florio said that while the pandemic did not last long enough to have a significant impact on the antiques that were left on display for the past year, it’s time that the exhibits are rotated to prevent sunlight damage. Mayor Ed Fare, the society’s board chair, said he is pleased the restoration is resuming operations. “The historical society has always been a great partner with the village, and it’s been a very steady force since 1974. So many civic organizations have gone defunct . . . and the historical society, through its partnership with the village, has been doing very, very well, even through transitions.” The past year will undoubtedly go down in Valley Stream’s history books — those safely stored by “the keepers of the history,” as the society is known. “If you don’t talk about these people or what happened, then it’s lost. People forget, and it’s lost, and it’s like they didn’t exist,” Bentley said. “So we just try to keep the history alive.” Tours of the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration can be scheduled by visiting www. vsvny.gov/tour. The society asks that visitors wear masks and maintain social distance.

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Herald sports Essential Quality rallies to win Belmont By TONY BELLISSIMO tbellissimo@liherald.com

Coming off the only defeat of his career, finishing fourth as the Kentucky Derby favorite, Essential Quality got redemption last Saturday when he edged past intense pacesetter Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch for a thrilling 1 1/4-length victory in the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes. Sent off as the 6-5 betting favorite, Essential Quality triumphed for the sixth time in seven starts and provided trainer Brad Cox and jockey Luis Saez with their first career Triple Crown wins. Owned by Dubai-based Godolphin Stables, the Tapit colt completed the famed 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion” in 2:27.11 and paid $4.60 to win. Preakness winner Rombauer finished a distance third. “With the Tapit on top we really thought he would get the mile and a half when given the opportunity,” Cox said. “We always thought he had the ability. After the Derby, you just have to see what it takes out of them. It’s a demanding race as well as the Belmont. We were watching him for a week or so. We put our heads together and felt like if we we’re going to keep him in training we might as well run him.” In the winner’s circle, Godolphin President Jimmy Bell said Essential Quality, who last year won an Eclipse Award as champion 2-year-old, has never run a bad race in his life. “He probably ran as good a race as he’s run in the Derby,” Bell added. “We all wish sometimes to work out a better trip, but it wasn’t meant to be and that’s horse racing.” It was an ideal trip for Essential Quality in the eight-horse Belmont, however. He broke clean from the No. 2 post and sat chilly in fifth place as Hot Rod Charlie set a blistering pace just ahead of Rock Your World, going 22.78 seconds in the first quarter and 46.49 for the opening half mile. “He broke well, but it took four or five strides to get position going into the first turn,” Cox said. “I was a touch shocked. I thought we’d be a little closer on our own. When we saw the opening quarter, I felt good. And then the 46 he was laying midpack and on the outside.” Still in a comfortable spot as the hot pace continued through a mile run in 1:37.40, Essential Quality made a strong move coming out of the final turn as Rock Your World backtracked out of contention, setting the stage for a crowd-pleasing twohorse stretch duel. “Luis did a good job of getting him into position,” Cox said. “Turning for home, we were pretty much on even terms with the leader. Hot Rod Charlie ran a tremendous race to hang around that late after doing most of the dirty work. Our horse really showed his talent and stamina.” Essential Quality, who earned $800,000 to boost his career bankroll to more than $3.2 million, moved a neck in front of Hot Rod Charlie at the eighth pole and inched

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ESSENTIaL QuaLITY, TOP right, with jockey Luis Saez aboard, overtook Hot Rod Charlie down the stretch to capture the 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes before a crowd of 11,238 last Saturday. ESSENTIaL QuaLITY’S cONNEcTIONS, from left, Godolphin Racing President Jimmy Bell, trainer Brad Cox and jockey Luis Saez celebrated in the winner’s circle after capturing the Belmont Stakes.

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further away in the final strides as the 11,238 fans in attendance roared. “It was a pretty nice trip,” Saez said. “That’s what I was expecting, we knew there was going to be a lot of speed, so we tried to get a clean break and be right there. I knew he was going to run his race at the top of the stretch. On the backside, he picked up the bridle and was moving pretty well, so I’m not going to try to take him

back and go inside when he was running pretty well.” Jockey Flavian Prat, who returned to ride Hot Rod Charlie in the Belmont Stakes after piloting Rombauer to his Preakness win, said: “We had a good race. He was traveling well on the lead and he was really game today. It was a great effort. We had a lot of pressure, but I don’t think it would have mattered today. I’m really proud of

my horse.” Contested without spectators in 2020 due to the pandemic and shortened to 1 1/8 miles as the first leg of the Triple Crown, the Belmont was again held in front of fans (limited to approximately 12-percent capacity) and at its standard distance. Rounding out the order of finish was Known Agenda, Bourbonic, Rock Your World, Overtook and France Go de Ina.

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e started off very apprehensive, and everyone was really nervous about how things would go. I’ve been here for 24 years and I’ve never experienced anything quite like this. In the Malverne School District, we shifted to remote learning 14 months ago, and last September the middle school allowed students in class every other day. As the year went on, we all settled in and we got into a good routine. We have great technology as far as delivering instruction goes. I was able to deliver the same instruction as if they were in person, and I’m right at the same point in our curriculum as previous years. We mainly used the program WebEx to meet with students virtually and to help them with math problems. The program was very user-friendly for the most part, but it took time

ELMONT Elementary school teacher, New York City for some of my students to adjust to this style of learning. Some of the students still need the structure of live, in-person school every day. Making the transition from the classroom to remote learning couldn’t have been done without the help of my colleagues in the math department. I have to give kudos to my administration team in my building and in the district. They supplied the ammunition to make all of this possible. They’ve done a great job in setting us up to provide our students with everything they need to succeed. I think it’s definitely a new wave into the future. I can’t imagine going back to the old ways of teaching.

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went from one position at the Department of Education for the past eight years to being reassigned back to the classroom. I then became a remote teacher for a kindergarten class. This was challenging in the sense that I had to learn the platforms that the school used in order to communicate with the children remotely. Another challenge was communicating with the children effectively despite not physically being with them in the same place, but still being with them at the same time. I quickly had to adapt my vision and communication skills to them, almost instantaneously at times. But because I didn't have that experience before, I was thinking on my feet to make this conducive to the

students’ learning. On top of this, I’m always monitoring their learning outcomes to ensure that I’m reaching the students where they need to be reached. Learning is not stagnant; it is ever so changing. It is always evolving. It happened, both fortunately and unfortunately, that we had this opportunity. This is what I told my students, that this is an opportunity to begin remote learning. I told my students, some things may seem bleak, but we need to see that there is a good side of it. This was important for our learning. Learning is never static; it can continue and go on regardless of anything. You just have to find that way to make it grow.

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NORTH MASSAPEQUA Director of facilities, Lynbrook School District

s the pandemic first hit, everything that we had to do ended up being changed. Safety obviously was always a high priority, but we took the initiative with extra cleaning protocols. We immediately started increasing the amount of times we cleaned various items. We cleaned areas of high-touch multiple times a day, including water fountains, hand rails, doorknobs and everything else. We went from cleaning bathrooms at night to cleaning them throughout the day. We also added additional staffing to handle the cleaning, purchased desk shields to protect the children, and we hired additional staff. We stockpiled massive amounts of disinfectant wipes, and we provided each classroom with them and with hand sanitizer and masks. We provided every entrance of the building with sanitizer and wipes to ensure everyone who came into the building

ISLAND PARK Principal, Early Childhood Center, Lawrence was safe. Temperature protocols were also put in place for people coming into the building. Additionally, we made hallways and staircases one-ways where we could. To help in a rapidly changing environment, we created a committee to come up with ideas on how to keep everyone safe and brought ideas to the Board of Education. We started putting desks in the gymnasium and cafeteria to maintain six feet of spacing. We kept going through Covid-19 all while also continuing a $33 million bond project to add 33,000 square feet to the high school. I have to say the facilities, custodial, grounds and maintenance crews stepped up, as did everyone in the secretarial departments and teachers. There was some fear and worry along the way, but everyone came in and handled it professionally.

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ow over a year since the Covid-19 pandemic began, it has claimed millions of lives and changed the way in we relates to and navigate the world. We have all been touched by this pandemic, whether working from home or working on the frontlines. I was one of the educators faced with the challenge of assisting teachers, staff, families and students with the abrupt shift to distance learning. I knew that being able to navigate the new technology was a priority to assist with the shift. Over the first few months, I took courses to become Google Trainer certified. I was able to expand my knowledge within the technology field and provide support to make the transition to this new way of teaching and learning less stressful for others.

The pandemic became a complete deterrent to our world as a whole, and has affected everyone socially, including me. Friends and family that I was able to see at any time, became a fearful and anxious experience. It was the fear of the unknown. Each day when I woke up, I wondered, when we would return to a school-filled building and hear the voices and laughs of our teachers and children? Coming back in-person in September, jumping on the frontlines, with guidance and support from Superintendent Dr. Ann Pedersen, working alongside administrators, teachers, staff and students, we were able to begin the transition to normalcy, with some hope. The pandemic has made me reflect on the true meaning to “don’t take moments for granted.”

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Students have mixed opinions on vaccine continued from front page effects that can happen because I received the Covid-19 vaccine . . . I want things to return to normal . . . I hope more Covid-19 vaccines come out soon, because the more, the merrier,” he said. Valley Streamer Munahil Sultana, 18, is majoring in government and international studies at Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pa. Sultana, who will take inperson classes and live on campus in the fall, said her college is requiring all in-person students to be vaccinated. She will spend the summer on campus while completing two virtual summer internships. Sultana received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in April. She is awaiting word on masking requirements. “Requiring vaccines is the best decision the school could make to ensure that we get the education that we are paying for and to keep people safe,” Sultana said. “I think it’s fair to require in-person students to be vaccinated because there were so many Covid cases in colleges everywhere this past year.” As a student who works in the athletic facilities, Sultana said she worried about contracting Covid-19 and spreading it to other students before she was vaccinated. “It’s liberating to be vaccinated because I feel less worried about catching Covid, and if I do get it, I will be less likely to get super-sick,” she said. Some Valley Stream college students, though, said they believe it’s unfair to

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Valley Streamer Jalen Smith, a sophomore at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, said he would rather attend college virtually than get a vaccination.

Throughout the pandemic, healthcare workers, first responders, grocery and pharmacy personnel, and so many others, have been dedicated to supporting and assisting our community. They are true heroes who deserve our respect, praise and recognition. As many remain on the front lines in 2021, we invite you to nominate a Hometown Hero to be featured in Herald newspaper editions throughout the year.

Valley Stream reSident Munahil Sultana said she was pro-vaccine, and her school, Franklin & Marshall College in Pennsylvania, is requiring all in-person students to be vaccinated for the fall.

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require students to be vaccinated to attend in-person classes. Jalen Smith, 20, a sophomore criminal justice major at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, said he would rather attend college virtually than receive a Covid-19 vaccination, which his college is requiring for inperson students in the fall. He said he wishes his school would allow unvaccinated students to attend school in person and require them to wear masks. “It’s not fair for students, and I don’t trust the Covid-19 vaccines . . . It’s my choice, and no one can change my mind,” Smith said. He said he is concerned about possible short- and long-term effects from the vaccine. “I feel like the vaccines were rushed and not enough time was put into making them,” he said. “. . . I just wish things could go back to normal and we can get past the pandemic in another way, so I don’t have to spend my whole college career at home.” Smith said others in his home are hesitant to be vaccinated. His mother, Valley Streamer Aisha Darby, 45, said she does not feel comfortable receiving a Covid-19 vaccination, and she is pleased that her son has chosen to take classes virtually. “The Covid-19 vaccines were created too quickly for my comfort, and there is such a huge push to influence people towards taking them, which is a huge red flag for me,” Darby said.

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Live your best life

Steps to a healthier you

f you’re like most men, you probably have a career plan and a retirement plan. And maybe even a plan for starting or providing for your family. But do you have a plan for keeping yourself healthy? While some health issues are beyond your control, there are several ways you can keep your mind and body strong and healthy. June is Men’s Health Month — a good reminder for men to pay a little more attention to their health than usual. Start your healthy living plan today! Hang out with friends and family You might think you’re too busy for a boys’ night out or lunch with your mom. But activities like these, which we so missed during the throes of the pandemic, may save your life. Research shows that social ties can help you survive health problems, make you happier, and even prolong your life. One study even found that social bonds can protect your physical health as much as quitting smoking. So, now, with vaccines in place, we can begin to reconnect with family and friends we’ve so sorely missed. Eat a healthy diet Take-out food may be tasty and easy. And certainly throughout the pandemic, many of us turned to take out frequently, also comfort foods and snacking were a coping mechanism for many. Now’s the time to get back on track and return to healthier lifestyle. If take-out is still your thing, be smart about the kind of quick food choices you make. Too many fatty foods and sugary drinks increases your risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. And you’ll risk packing on the pounds. Instead, work on eating more vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains Break a sweat We all know how important exercise is: it can reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, colon cancer, and other health problems. It can also keep your weight down and sharpen your judgment. Plus, you will likely sleep better and live longer. Even the most diligent guys may have been sidetracked during the pandemic. With stay at home orders and just general malaise, along with binge-watching TV, losing focus last year was understandable. But there’s no reason now not to pick up the pace and refocus on your fitness goals. So try to get at least two and a half hours of moderate-intensity activity every week. Even yard work counts! Unplug and take a break Small amounts of stress can energize you and sharpen your ability to perform well. But too much stress over time can cause serious physical and mental health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, digestive problems, sleeplessness, and depression. To de-stress, get some exercise, meet up with friends and at long last take a break from the smart phone and computer screens. Get the sleep you need It seems like there are never enough hours in the day. As a result, at least 25 percent of Americans are sleepdeprived. Too little sleep is linked to obesity, accidental

trauma, heart disease, depression, and diabetes. It also puts you at risk of car accidents due to drowsy driving. Sleeping seven to nine hours per night can improve your work performance, your physical safety and your body’s ability to fight disease. Check your skin Men don’t usually pay attention to their skin, outside of shaving in the mirror. This June, spend a little time looking for new or unusual growths on your skin and help detect skin cancer in its early stages. Keep the “ABCD” rule in mind and be on the lookout for moles with the following characteristics: √ Asymmetry (one side is bigger than the other) √ Uneven borders (lines around the mole are jagged or uneven) √ Red or uneven color (moles should be one color, generally brown) √ Large diameter (moles shouldn’t be bigger than 6 mm, which is about the size of a pencil eraser) √ Pay attention to any moles that change in appearance, either in size, color or border. If you have concerns about a mole, contact your provider or a dermatologist. Lend a hand Studies have found that helping other people can decrease blood pressure, stress levels, and chronic pain. It can also reduce your likelihood of having depression and can even help you live longer. And helping others doesn’t have to be a big deal. You can donate to a fundraising drive, mow a neighbor’s grass or run a race for a charity. Throughout Covid-19, neighbors — and communities — supported one another in ever greater numbers. Let’s keep it going. Limit alcohol Happy hour, hitting the bar and watching the ball game with your pals can be a fun time. But too much alcohol can lead to injuries, cancer, psychological problems, damaged relationships, and high blood pressure. Try to limit alcohol to two drinks — such as a bottle of beer or one and half ounces of hard alcohol—per day if you drink. Health providers recommend drinking even less. Drink in moderation, if you drink at all. And be sure to always have a designated driver whenever you consume alcohol. Schedule a doctor’s appointment Research shows that men are less likely to see a doctor than women, putting their health at risk and helping women generally outlive them by at least five years. One of the best ways to maintain your health is to see your provider at least once a year. During your checkup, your provider will check your blood pressure, blood glucose levels and cholesterol, as well as recommend other screenings based on your age and risk factors. This appointment is also a great time to ask any questions or talk about any concerns you have about your health. Above photo: Stay on top of your health guys. The sooner you do it the better.

That snooze matters Sleep well, live better It’s well-established that sleep is essential to our physical and mental health. But despite its importance, a troubling percentage of people find themselves regularly deprived of quality sleep. Though there’s a wide range of causes and types of sleeping problems, expert consensus points to a handful of concrete steps that promote more restful sleep. For many, trying to implement all these strategies can be overwhelming. But remember it’s not all-or-nothing; start with small changes and work your way up toward healthier sleep habits, also known as sleep hygiene. Create A Sleep-Inducing Bedroom Make your bedroom a place of comfort and relaxation. Though this might seem obvious, it’s often overlooked, contributing to difficulties getting to sleep and sleeping through the night. Focus on maximizing comfort and minimizing distractions. Use a high-performance mattress and pillow: A quality mattress is vital to making sure that you are comfortable enough to relax. It also ensures, along with your pillow, that your spine gets proper support to avoid aches and pains. Choose quality bedding: Your sheets and blankets play a major role in helping your bed feel inviting. Look for bedding that feels comfortable to the touch and that will help maintain a comfortable temperature during the night. Avoid light disruption: Excess light exposure can throw off your sleep and circadian rhythm. Blackout curtains over your windows or a sleep mask for over your eyes can block light and prevent it from interfering with your rest. Cultivate peace and quiet: Keeping noise to a minimum is an important part of building a sleeppositive bedroom. If you can’t eliminate nearby sources of noise, consider drowning them out with a fan or white noise machine. Earplugs or headphones are another option to stop abrasive sounds from bothering you when you want to sleep. Find an agreeable temperature:

You don’t want your bedroom temperature to be a distraction by feeling too hot or too cold. The ideal temperature can vary, but most research supports sleeping in a cooler room that is around 65 degrees. Optimize Your Sleep Schedule Taking control of your daily sleep schedule is a powerful step toward getting better sleep. : Set a fixed wake-up time: It’s close to impossible for your body to get accustomed to a healthy sleep routine if you’re constantly waking up at different times. Pick a wake-up time and stick with it, even on weekends or other days when you would otherwise be tempted to sleep in. Budget time for sleep: If you want to make sure that you’re getting the recommended amount of sleep each night, then you need to build that time into your schedule. Considering your fixed wake-up time, work backwards and identify a target bedtime. Whenever possible, give yourself extra time before bed to wind down and get ready for sleep. Be careful with naps: To sleep better at night, it’s important to use caution with naps. If you nap for too long or too late in the day, it can throw off your sleep schedule and make it harder to get to sleep when you want to. The best time to nap is shortly after lunch in the early afternoon, and the best nap length is around 20 minutes. Adjust your schedule gradually: When you need to change your sleep schedule, it’s best to make adjustments little-by-little and over time with a maximum difference of one to two hours per night6. This allows your body to get used to the changes so that following your new schedule is more sustainable. Craft pre-bed routine: If you’ve a hard time falling asleep, it’s natural to think that the problem starts when you lie down in bed. In reality, though, the lead-up to bedtime plays a crucial role in preparing you to fall asleep quickly and effortlessly. Above photo: A good night’s sleep is just as important as regular exercise and a healthy diet.

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Incisionless surgery addresses enlarged prostate in men with frequent urination

Reluctant to even consider very day for 15 years, surgery, Dr. Funk relied on Wantagh dentist Dr. Arnold prescription therapies to Funk, 70, battled the urge manage and treat his BPH, and the frequent need to urinate. which worked “to a degree,” he “I was always looking for a says. However, exasperated by bathroom and waking up three or the impact of BPH on his quality four times during the night,” said of life, in the fall of 2020 he the grandfather of three. “In fact, I took the advice of his urologist, joked that I was always the first Dr. Stanley Ring, to consult with one in the bathroom and the last Dr. Michael Herman, Director of one out.” Urology at Mount Sinai South The symptoms were the result Nassau. of an enlarged prostate, or benign Dr. Herman recommended prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), which Aquablation, an incisionless generally affects men 50 and Aquablation is one of the surgery that combines the older. In the United States, there state-of-the-art surgical precision of a heat-free waterjet are over 12 million men under a techniques that Dr. Herman uses and robotic surgical technology doctor’s care for BPH, of whom to treat non-cancerous and to remove enlarged prostate two million are looking for cancerous prostate conditions. tissue. In clinical studies, men alternative treatment options. who had Aquablation had a very low rate of BPH is caused when noncancerous cells of the irreversible complications, such as incontinence, prostate divide to make more cells, forming a mass ejaculatory dysfunction, and erectile dysfunction. “I that restricts flow in the urinary tract. If left thought I should give it a try,” said Dr. Funk. “It untreated, BPH has the potential to lead to serious seemed to be better than other methods.” complications, ranging from urinary tract infections Dr. Funk had the procedure in November 2020 and stones in the bladder or kidney to urinary and, one week later, the sensation and sudden urge retention and kidney damage.

to urinate were gone. Today, he wakes up perhaps once a night and can go five to six hours without needing to use the restroom. “I absolutely would recommend this procedure,” says Dr. Funk. “It’s lifechanging.” “Aquablation is a potentially life-transforming treatment for the thousands of men on Long Island and in New York City coping with the inconvenient, disruptive, and uncomfortable symptoms of an enlarged prostate,” said Dr. Herman. “Like Dr. Funk, patients eligible for Aquablation have been pleased with the results.” Aquablation is just one of the potentially lifechanging state-of-the-art surgical techniques that Dr. Herman and Mount Sinai South Nassau Prostate Health use to treat non-cancerous and cancerous conditions in the prostate and urinary tract. Dr. Herman and the program’s surgeons also specialize in robotically assisted or laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, radiosurgery, brachytherapy, cryotherapy, and active surveillance. The program also provides comprehensive education and counseling for patients and their primary physicians in prostate health. Mount Sinai South Nassau Prostate Health is a service of the hospital’s Urology Program, which is ranked “High Performing” in U.S. News & World

Report’s Annual “Best Hospitals” rankings. Joined by Dr. Herman, urologists at Mount Sinai South Nassau excel in diagnosing and treating problems involving the male and female urinary tract and the male reproductive organs. From alleviating BPH to treating cancer to restoring fertility as well as treating kidney stones and addressing incontinence, the care the hospital’s urology experts deliver touches all aspects of life. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call (516) 390-2850 or visit southnassau.org/urology.

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Complete reversal of Alzheimer’s:

It could happen

ave you ever imagined a day when Alzheimer’s was eradicated from the planet? I know I have. The recent findings of an experimental treatment found to completely eradicate Alzheimer’s in mice is taking us one step closer to making this a reality. Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the loss of memory, difficulty with cognitive tasks, and the presence of amyloid plaques in the brain. These mysterious plaques are speculated to choke the brain of its memory and ability to properly function. This recent report found that by slowly reducing the levels of certain enzymes (BACE1) in these mice that they can either prevent or reverse the formation of amyloid plaques in the brain. Many scientists conjecture that removing, or preventing amyloid plaques is the key to an eventual cure for Alzheimer’s. While this research is important in helping scientist crack the Alzheimer’s code, we must proceed with caution. Despite the pharmaceutical companies spending Billions of dollars, not a single drug has been FDA approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and/or dementia. Thus, prevention is the

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Get out there and get moving

Cardio Workouts Versus Weights Is your goal to lose body fat or simply gain muscle? Or is it a combination of both? If you

want to lose the extra weight, then cardio workouts are the thing for you. If it is big muscles that you are after, then add weights training to your weekly routine. If you want to drop the weight and achieve better muscle definition, then your weekly program should include cardio workouts plus weight training. The best types of cardio workouts for fat loss include ‘weight bearing’ exercise like fast walking, jogging, aerobics, football, soccer, tennis, squash, snow skiing and so on. Weight supported exercise like swimming and cycling are less effective in shifting unwanted fat stores. For a safe and effective weight training program see a gym instructor or a personal trainer rather thandesigning your own. They can tailor a weights program to your needs and provide instruction on how to handle the weights correctly without injuring yourself. Flatten The Spare Tire Carrying a spare tire (excess fat) around your middle is a burden on one of our most important internal organs — the heart. So, if you get rid of the bulge, you’ll be happy and your ticker will be over the moon too! Try these strategies to deflate the spare tire. Clock up some ‘incidental activity’ time. This includes things like walking around the office, taking the stairs instead of the elevator and yard work. The more incidental activity you do, the more calories you will burn during the day. Remember — every little bit counts! Block out some ‘me’ time. Make a one-hour appointment with yourself, three to four times a

week. And consider this appointment as important as any other work-related appointment or meeting. It’s important not to let other things override your exercise time. Think Beyond The Gym We learned during the pandemic that there are

plenty of fitness alternatives to a gym workout. Throwing a frisbee to your kids in the park or taking the dog for a walk or jog counts as physical activity. So if the gym is not your scene, try and think of what you really like doing and just do it. The most important thing is to move your body, get the heart pumping and have fun while doing it. Find an exercise buddy. An exercise buddy can help you get motivated and keep motivated. You will both benefit from the partnership. Make a schedule that works for you. You’ve probably heard that it’s best to exercise in the morning to kick-start your metabolism for the day and help you sleep at night. You may have also read that your workout will be more productive if it’s done between 4 and 6 p.m. when your body temperature is highest. The most important thing about your workout schedule is that it fits you. If you’re not a morning person, a workout plan that requires you to get up two hours early every day may not last. The same goes if you’re consistently “running on empty” after work — force yourself into an evening workout regimen and you’ll likely throw in the towel before long. Find a time that works for you, whether in the morning, during your lunch break or in the evening, and stick with it. Above photo: You’re ready to work out. Whether you let your workout routine lapse during the Covid-19 crisis or just recently gave up the recliner and set aside the bowl of chips to pursue a healthier lifestyle, take the one body you’ve been given and make it look and work its best.

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Drop the remote — let’s go! After a long bout of ‘couch potato Olympics’, brought on for many by the pandemic, getting started — or restarted with your fitness regimen can be a battle. The best place to begin is to look at all the positives of getting active and staying active: √ It burns body fat and helps to deflate the old spare tire around your waistline. √ It’s a natural stress buster. √ It helps to control your blood cholesterol. It reduces the ‘bad’ cholesterol while √ Increasing the ‘good’ cholesterol in your blood. √ It gives your heart a good workout, helping to keep it pumping strong. √ It increases certain chemicals in the brain that make you feel good. √ It increases muscle mass. √ It reduces the risk of developing some diseases and can add years to your life. √ It can assist in boosting your self-esteem, via a better body image. √ It helps to keep your bowel habits regular. √ It gives you the opportunity to meet new friends. √ It helps you to sleep better — so you’ll feel more refreshed and lively throughout the day. √ It’s great for your bones — helping to keep them strong. √ It can help to maintain strength, stamina, flexibility and a high metabolism — all things that we tend to lose with age.

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How to take the plunge when you’re a dude who routinely feel tight after traditional strength training sessions. Yoga can improve stamina. Numerous studies have indicated the positive effects yoga can have on muscle endurance. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, have found that the regular practice of Hatha yoga provided a significant boost to chest and abdominal strength and endurance. Such improved stamina can have a trickledown effect on men who practice yoga and also adhere to strength training regimens and/ or participate in competitive sports. Yoga can help men maintain a healthy weight. The Harvard Medical School notes that researchers discovered that people who practiced yoga for at least 30 minutes once a week for at least four years gained less weight during middle adulthood than those who did not. That might be linked to additional research that found people who practiced yoga were more mindful eaters than those who did not, making them less likely to overeat, eat when sad or stressed or eat in response to certain cues, including the smell of food. Fewer men than women may practice yoga, but that does not mean men cannot benefit just as much from this ancient practice.

Above photo: Sometimes in yoga’s recent history, a gender shift occurred. Yoga, which traditionally had been practiced only by men, began to be dominated by women. Today, an average yoga class will have more female than male students. However, don’t dismiss it. The real results of regular yoga practice are quite practical, and you don’t need any special equipment — just a few square feet of space and a mat.

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The popularity of yoga has grown considerably in the 21st century. But while women have embraced yoga en masse, men have been more hesitant to do so. Although in the past few years, more men have decided to give it a try, anyone who has recently visited a yoga studio can attest that the participants in many classes remain overwhelmingly female. That’s unfortunate for men, who can benefit from practicing yoga in myriad ways. The misconception is that yoga is a lighter form of fitness training, better suited to women, may cause some men to miss out on the health benefits. One reason for this misconception is that yoga has become associated with flexibility rather than strength. However, evidence shows that the mind-body practice can also be very effective in increasing overall strength and building muscle, making it a valuable part of any man’s fitness routine. Yoga can protect against muscle imbalances. Yoga requires various muscle groups to work together to perform certain exercises. This can reduce the risk of muscle imbalances that can develop when men design workout routines that target specific muscle groups. Yoga can improve flexibility. When performed correctly, various yoga exercises improve flexibility. For example, the big toe pose can help men and women lengthen and strengthen their hamstrings, while the downward facing dog pose stretches various areas of the body, including the shoulders, calves and arches. Yoga is not the only way for men to improve their flexibility, but it can be an effective supplement to exercise routines for men

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District 30 UPK program registration opens Valley Stream District 30 will be operating a New York State grant-funded Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program at Clear Stream Avenue, Forest Road and Shaw Avenue elementary schools during the 2021-2022 school year. The program is open to children residing in the school district who turn 4-years-old on or before Dec. 1 of the current school year and is free to all eligible students. The state and district-funded program will follow the Valley Stream District 30 school calendar and runs five days a week from Monday through Friday from 8:15 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. One section of 18 students will be available at each of the district’s three elementary schools and the program will be overseen by the building principals. The UPK classes will be led by New York State certified teachers and help to prepare students for kindergarten. The curriculum will include focusing on reading readiness and early literacy development, math skills, social and self-help skills, science lessons and discovery, large and fine motor activities, special enrichment and exposure to both fiction and non-fiction literature. The district’s office of curriculum and instruction oversee the curriculum and resources for the program. Due to limited budget funding, transportation for children enrolled in the UPK program will not be provided. Parents and guardians will be responsible for getting their child to and from the program. Registration is now open and children will be selected for the program through a random lottery process. Income eligibility is not a factor and all families are encouraged to apply. All parents and guardians must register students for the lottery in order to be eligible for UPK. Registration packets can be picked up at one of the three elementary schools in District 30 (Clear Stream Avenue, Forest Road, Shaw Avenue). Once the registration packet is received, an appointment must be set up to complete the registration by calling the central registration office at (516) 434-3646. The district advises parents and guardians that they should bring the following documents to their appointment: ■ The child’s original birth certificate ■ Immunization records ■ Parent/Guardian photo ID (driver’s license or pass-

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V.S. DiStrict 30 will be operating a Universal Pre-K program at Clear Stream Ave., Forest Road and Shaw Ave. port) ■ (3) proofs of the parent/guardian residency ■ Completed Universal Pre-K application ■ If applicable – Custody paperwork ■ If applicable – Affidavit if they do not own or lease their own residency Once the registration is complete, the child’s name will be entered into the lottery. The district requires all registration paperwork to be submitted by June 17. There are a limited amount of slots available and all student placement will be determined through the lottery system. The names of all students who will be entered in the

lottery will be posted on the Valley Stream District 30 website, valleystream30.com, by close of day Friday, June 18. The lottery will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m. A link will be posted on the Valley Stream District 30 website to access the lottery live and a recorded version will be posted as well. The district will also mail acceptance letters to all families who are selected for the program. If a child does not get into the program through the lottery, they might still have the opportunity to join during the school year if an opening occurs. If an opening does not exist at the time, all eligible students may be placed on a waiting list and could be contacted when an opening does occur. For more information on the UPK program, visit valleystream30.com.

Sisters win visual arts competition Central High School sophomores and twin sisters Layyibah Hussian and Tayyibah Hussian, won first place in the high school illustration category in the New York State Art Teachers’ Association’s annual Olympics of the Visual Arts. Their challenge was to create an illustration of a famous artist from history and turn them into a superhero. Each sister brought the skills they acquired through their Cartooning and Animation and Drawing and Painting classes to develop together an awardwinning image. They each designed an original work of art celebrating the artist Henri Matisse. From more than 200 submissions from across the state, their work was chosen for first place in the high school illustration category. The Olympics is a statewide competition for students at all levels that is meant to challenge students in a variety

of disciplines, like drawing, sculpture and photography. The projects will be displayed at NYSATA’s virtual exhibition for 2021. The Valley Stream Central High School District congratulated Layyibah Hussian and Tayyibah Hussian on their achievement.

twin central HigH School sophomores, Layyibah Hussian and Tayyibah Hussian, won first place in high school illustration in the New York State Art Teachers’ Association’s annual Olympics of the Visual Arts.

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LEGAL NOTICE ACTION FOR ANNULMENT - against SONIA HEREDIA MARIN ONTONIAS J. MESA, Plaintiff, v. SONIA HEREDIA MARIN, Defendant. SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, COUNTY OF NASSAU Index No.: 800740/2021 To the above named Defendant, You are hereby summoned to serve a notice of appearance, on the Plaintiff’s Attorneys within 20 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service (or within 30 days after the service is complete if this summons is not personally delivered to you within the State of New York); and in case of your failure to appear, judgment will be taken against you by default for the relief demanded in the complaint. 126221

LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE CLERK 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream New York 11580 (516) 592-5105 LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the fiscal affairs of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream for the period beginning on June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2020 have been examined by an independent public accountant, and that the report of the external audit by the independent public accountant has been filed in my office at the Village Hall, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York where it is available as a public record for inspection by all interested persons. Pursuant to § thirty-five of the General Municipal Law, the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream may in its discretion, prepare a written response to the report of external audit and file any such response in my office as a public record for inspection by all interested persons not later than September 8, 2021. Dated: Valley Stream, New York June 10, 2021 JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 126301 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: NICOLE CASQUARELLI, LMHC, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 02/18/21. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been

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LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 24th day of May, 2021 bearing Index Number 21-000304, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY grants me the right to assume the name of Alexander Geting Polanco. The city and state of my present address are Valley Stream, NY; the month and year of my birth are April, 1992; the place of my birth is Queens, New York; my present name is Alexander Kahan Geting. 126273 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an order entered by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 3rd day of May, 2021, bearing Index Number 609625/2020, a copy of which may be examined at the office of the clerk, located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, NY 11501, grants me the right to assume the name of Sico Augustave. The city and state of my present address are Valley Stream, NY; the month and year of my birth are November 1978; the place of my birth is Port-au-Prince, Haiti; my present name is Sicot Calixte. 126275 LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 17 day of April 2021 bearing the index number 000198.21, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New york, grants me the right to assume the name of Yvon Andre. My present address is 111 East St Marks Pl, valley stream, NY 11580. the date of my birth is April 1, 1985; the place of birth is Kings County Hospital, Brooklyn, NY; the present name is Junior Yvon Jean Paul aka Junior Y Jean Paul. 126271 Place a notice by phone at 516-569-4000 x232 or email: legalnotices@liherald.com

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NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR CUOMO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED MARCH 7, 2020 AND LATER AMENDMENTS THEREOF ON THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION AND MODIFICATION OF NYS LAWS RELATING TO THE DISASTER EMERGENCY ARE UPDATED BY GOVERNOR CUOMO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED AUGUST 6, 2020, PUBLIC BODIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT MEETINGS REMOTELY SO LONG AS THEY (1) ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO VIEW OR LISTEN TO SUCH MEETINGS, (2) RECORD THE MEETINGS AND (3) TRANSCRIBE SUCH MEETINGS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD. IN PERSON ATTENDANCE IS ALLOWED FOLLOWING CDC AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GUIDANCE, WHICH INCLUDES ENFORCING THE 50% FACILITY CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS, SOCIAL DISTANCING, THE WEARING OF FACE MASKS AND HEIGHTENED CLEANING AND DISINFECTION PROCEDURES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution and the provisions of the Village Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a Public Hearing will take place on Monday the 21st day of June, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. in person in the Village Hall Auditorium, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and on ZOOM using the link provided: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/7148140969 to consider the enactment of the following local law: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 3 - 2021 - A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE CODE OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM, CHAPTER 99, ENTITLED “ZONING.” The proposed local law is available on the Village website www.vsvny.org and is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, in the Village Hall of said Village of Valley Stream, where it may be inspected on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on the proposed local law at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: Valley Stream, New York June 10, 2021 By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 126303

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM 123 So. Central Avenue Valley Stream, New York 11580 516-592-5105 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NEW YORK STATE GOVERNOR CUOMO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED MARCH 7, 2020 AND LATER AMENDMENTS THEREOF ON THE TEMPORARY SUSPENSION AND MODIFICATION OF NYS LAWS RELATING TO THE DISASTER EMERGENCY ARE UPDATED BY GOVERNOR CUOMO’S EXECUTIVE ORDER DATED AUGUST 6, 2020, PUBLIC BODIES ARE AUTHORIZED TO CONDUCT MEETINGS REMOTELY SO LONG AS THEY (1) ALLOW THE PUBLIC TO VIEW OR LISTEN TO SUCH MEETINGS, (2) RECORD THE MEETINGS AND (3) TRANSCRIBE SUCH MEETINGS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD. IN PERSON ATTENDANCE IS ALLOWED FOLLOWING CDC AND NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH GUIDANCE, WHICH INCLUDES ENFORCING THE 50% FACILITY CAPACITY REQUIREMENTS, SOCIAL DISTANCING, THE WEARING OF FACE MASKS AND HEIGHTENED CLEANING AND DISINFECTION PROCEDURES. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to Article 9 of the New York State Constitution and the provisions of the Village Law and the Municipal Home Rule Law of the State of New York, as amended, a Public Hearing will take place on Monday the 21st day of June, 2021 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. in person in the Village Hall Auditorium, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York and on ZOOM using the link provided: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/7148140969 to consider the enactment of the following local law: PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 4 - 2021 - A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM BY CHANGING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND §37, Block 346, Lot 926 & 927 IN A C-1 DISTRICT TO THE CA FLOATING MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT. The proposed local law is available on the Village website www.vsvny.org and is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, in the Village Hall of said Village of Valley Stream, where it may be inspected on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on the proposed local law at the time and place

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PROPOSED LOCAL LAW 5 - 2021 - A LOCAL LAW TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL MAP OF THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM BY CHANGING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND §37, Block 347, Lot 6-9, 95-98 and 108 IN A C-1 DISTRICT TO THE CA FLOATING MULTIPLE DWELLING DISTRICT. The proposed local law is available on the Village website www.vsvny.org and is on file in the Office of the Village Clerk, in the Village Hall of said Village of Valley Stream, where it may be inspected on regular business days between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. ALL PERSONS INTERESTED shall have an opportunity to be heard on the proposed local law at the time and place aforesaid. Dated: Valley Stream, New York June 10, 2021 By Order of the Board of Trustees of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream JAMES J. HUNTER Village Clerk/Administrator 126305 Search for notices online at: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream New York 11580 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that sealed Proposals will be received by the Village Clerk of the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream (“Village”) in the Village Hall, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York 11580 in person or by mail until 11:00 a.m. on the 17th day of September, 2021 after which time and date no Request For Proposal (“RFP”) will be accepted for the following: THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL VILLAGE PARKING LOT 26: DEVELOPMENT OF SENIOR HOUSING Proposals may be mailed or delivered to the Village, provided the proposal is actually received by September 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM. All Proposals must be sealed and submitted in an envelope clearly marked VILLAGE PARKING LOT 26: DEVELOPMENT OF SENIOR HOUSING PROPOSAL on the front of the envelope, and bearing the name and address of the proposer. The Proposal

specifications may be obtained electronically or by mail by calling the Office of the Village Clerk at the Village Hall, 123 South Central Avenue, Valley Stream, New York at 516-592-5106/ e-mail vsclrk5@vsvny.org or 592-592-5105/ e-mail v s c l r k 2 @ v s v n y. o r g between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday except holidays. Questions regarding the RFP are to be directed to the Community Economic Development Team by email to CED@vsvny.org no later than 3:00 p.m. on July 30, 2021. If there is an addendum to the RFP, a copy will be sent via electronic mail to all entities that have requested the Proposal specifications. PRE-PROPOSAL SITE VISIT AND CONFERENCE: The Village will hold a PreProposal Site Visit and Conference at Village Hall, on June 24, 2021, beginning at 10:00 A.M. ALL PROSPECTIVE PROPOSERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND. RSVP and questions shall be emailed to Tom McAleer at CED@vsvny.org by June 22, 2021. DEPOSIT: Please be advised that proposals must be accompanied by a deposit in the amount of five percent (5%) of the total gross sum proposal by the respondent. The deposit may be in the form of a certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Incorporated Village of Valley Stream. The Village reserves the right to retain the deposits of all respondents until the successful respondent has received notice of proposal acceptance at which point deposits will be returned to all unsuccessful respondents. Please be further advised, that the Village reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to retain the successful respondent’s deposit should circumstances not created by the Village arise after final proposal acceptance affecting completion of the sale of the properties, or execution of a deed of conveyance or closing thereon. IMPORTANT NOTE TO POTENTIAL PROPOSERS: Receipt of the RFP documents does not indicate that the Village has pre-determined your company’s qualifications to receive a contract award. Such determination will be

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LEGAL NOTICE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF VALLEY STREAM OFFICE OF THE VILLAGE TREASURER 123 South Central Avenue Valley Stream New York 11580 (516) 825-4200 LEGAL NOTICE COLLECTION OF VILLAGE TAXES PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the tax roll and warrant have been delivered to the Village Treasurer for the collection of the taxes levied on such roll. Taxes will be collected at Village Hall from June 1 to and including July 1, 2021 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. Taxes can be mailed to Village Hall postmarked on or before July 1, 2021. Taxes can be paid on line. See the Village website www.vsvny.org home page for the link. Pursuant to Real Property Tax Law §1432 the required interest to be added will be a 5% penalty after July 1, 2021 and 1% a month for every month late thereafter. Dated: Valley Stream, New York June 10, 2020 MICHAEL FOX Village Treasurer 126300

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Q. We’re buying a house with multiple issues, from a deck to a pool shed, and we think there are changes inside, like the garage was made into a family room. The owner is selling “as is,” and the real estate agents for both sides say it’s really not a big deal. Is it a big deal, and what should we look for? If the deal falls through, at least we need to know if there are issues we need to look for on the next one. Our attorAsk The ney seemed to agree with Architect the real estate people, by the way.

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A. If you define “big deal” as having things to do, then, yes, there are things to do, and expenses to go along with each item. It will take months and several thousand dollars to rectify the permit onte eeper and final inspections leading to certifications. The people advising you each have a different intent than you do. Consider that the outside items each have issues that range from zoning to construction correctness in order to pass for permits and for final certifications. For example, the municipality has regulations on the size of a shed, the area of the lot that all sheds and decks can cover and how close the pool, shed or deck can be to a property line. In each municipality there are several zones designated for different kinds of uses and sizes of properties. There will be a difference between types of properties based on width and street front length, the allowable area you can cover and heights. A zoning variance request, which is a request to “vary” from ordinances if the deck or shed is not compliant, adds considerably to the time it takes to get a permit, possibly several months. Building permits aren’t instantaneous, and can take one to two months in smaller villages and three to four months in larger towns — if the volume of applications coming into the building department is lower. In a bustling economy, it can take much longer, and the time in a building department should be added to the zoning variance time. Many people make the mistake of lumping the two time frames together in the hope of convincing themselves that this is no big deal. The deck, pool shed and garage conversion to living space all have very specific requirements under state building code. The general public assumes that codes for construction are local ordinances, but they aren’t. Construction regulations are based on the International Building Code, used by the majority of states. To get more specific, when I’m asked to look at conditions that may arise before a sale is complete, I see that about 90 percent of just the decks I look at do not comply with proper foundations or connectors from each wood part to the next, and beam spans are undersized for the allowable-size lumber, based on structural capability, even if they seem fine. I hope this helps with making things less of a big deal. Good luck!

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must confess that I’m an old-fashioned guy who honors certain customs. I hold doors open for women and people with packages. I put my hand over my heart when they play “God Bless America” at a baseball game. I greet the staff at my law firm every time I walk in the door. And I have never missed an opportunity to vote in any election, major or minor. Which brings me to the discussion about the voting system that’s going to be used in the New York City mayoral primaries JERRY on June 22. For the first time in the KREMER city’s history, voters will be asked to participate in a process known as “ranked-choice voting.” Long Islanders might think that what goes on in the city is none of their business, but I learned during my service in Albany that when New York City sneezes, Long Island catches a cold.

In ranked-choice voting, you can rank the candidates in your order of preference, instead of choosing just one. You get to rank five candidates. If any candidate receives 50 percent or more of the first-choice votes, he or she will be declared the winner. If no candidate earns 50 percent, the counting will continue in rounds. Your first-choice vote will be skipped over to your second choice, and your other votes will be counted until there are just two candidates left, and the one who gets the most remaining votes is the winner. According to the brochure provided by the New York City Board of Elections, you must carefully follow its rules. Can you vote for just one candidate? Yes, but then your vote means nothing in the next round. Can you vote for your favorite candidate more than once? No; you can’t give the candidate you like best multiple votes. Can you declare all of your picks first choices? No. If you do that, your ballot won’t be counted at all. The

Board of Elections is assuming that all primary voters will read its multi-lingual brochure and have no problem participating in the system. When will the final vote tally be released? It will probably take several weeks, because absentee and military ballots must be counted as well. That’s the system, according to the board. There’s no doubt that there will be mass confusion on Primary Day. If you wait to vote on June 22, the lines will be long, and voters will be agitating over how to cast valid ballots. The Board of Elections did a terrible job in last year’s presidential election, so there is reason for worry. How did New York City get into this mess? The 2019 election took place during a very quiet voting year. There were no serious contests, and the vast majority of voters stayed home. The Working Families Party and progressive groups decided it was the year to get voters to approve ranked-choice voting. With a small turn-

here’s no doubt that there will be mass confusion on Primary Day in the city.

out, the new system was approved by over 70 percent of voters. Supporters of the system will tell you that Alaska and Maine use it for local elections. Some 20 cities around the country also use it. Their officials will tell you that it’s a great way to get more choices on the ballot in any year, especially a year with a mayoral election, when the turnout is large. The New York City election is a test case for the progressive groups who hope to make this a statewide system. As we approach Primary Day, there are a trio of candidates who are leading the field. One of them could emerge as the winner depending on how the election is conducted. As I said, I like the oldfashioned way. A slate of candidates, and the one who gets 51 per cent is the winner. So let’s hope that whoever wins is someone who is highly capable and knows how to take on a very difficult job. Jerry Kremer was a state assemblyman for 23 years, and chaired the Assembly’s Ways and Means Committee for 12 years. He now heads Empire Government Strategies, a business development and legislative strategy firm. Comments about this column? JKremer@liherald.com.

Are we immune to Texas-style xenophobia?

here is a trifecta of trouble deep in the heart of Texas: Gov. Greg Abbott, the Texas legislature and the Texas Board of Education. Last week they joined forces to launch a number of conservative initiatives that could be heading to a community near you soon. My concern is that these initiatives are seeded with a brand of xenophobia and racism that is spreading nationwide. This is a cautionary tale, because what happens in Texas doesn’t stay in RANDI Texas. I wrote KREISS about this over a decade ago, when the state used its massive buying power (it has some five million schoolchildren) to influence how the nation’s history books would be written. At the time, the Texas school board consulted no historians, sociologists or economists before creating more than 100 amendments to the social studies curriculum. It decided, unilaterally, to focus more on the military, Christian values, modern Republican office holders and American enterprise (while banning the word “capitalism”). Specifically, it chose to note the

contributions of George Wallace, Lester Maddox and Phyllis Schlafly. Texas could do that because it was buying more social studies books than any other state, and the publishers of those books were willing to consider alternative facts. In January, The New York Times analyzed the most widely used textbooks in Texas and California, the most populous state. Dana Goldstein reported that while social studies books generally covered the same history, the content “diverges in ways that reflect the nation’s deepest partisan divides.” She said there were hundreds of differences between the Texas version of the textbooks and the California version, some subtle, others “extensive.” That’s crazy. Last week the Texas legislature passed the most restrictive anti-choice law in the land, making abortions illegal any time after a heartbeat is detected, which could be just six weeks after conception, before most women know they are pregnant. But Texans will be Texans: Paxton Smith, 18, surprised an audience of family and friends at her commencement at Lake Highlands High School in Dallas when she offered a passionate support of a woman’s right to abortion. Her talk went viral after she ditched her “vetted”

graduation speech and said what she really wanted to say. Last week, Texas also took aim at “critical race theory,” the concept that racism is systemic, not just a collection of individual prejudices. Critical race theory, as I read it, urges educators to help students see how racism in America has affected education, law, entertainment — in fact, every facet of our national life. The concept has ignited cultural wildfires. People are reacting — not thinking, not listening, just pulling hot-button words like “reparations” out of the air. Part of the problem is the actual language of the initiative. Critical race theory is not an easily accessible term. But it suggests finding common ground and creating equal opportunity and acceptance where there has been bias. It suggests it isn’t enough to right the historical wrongs; the wrongs must be acknowledged. Last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demanded that the state Board of Education kill this race initiative. “If we have to play whack-a-mole all over this state, stopping this critical race theory, we will do it,” he said. I see this as a teachable moment for those of us not fully aware of the toxic

here are too many differences in history texbooks in Texas and California.

effects of racism manifested during our lifetime. I don’t think I completely understand critical race theory, but I do understand that it will shine a light in some dark corners of American history. America’s story is threaded with racial bias. Does anyone seriously question that we would move forward more effectively if we all move together? Does Texas really think it can suppress its nonwhite majority in coming elections? Activism begins at the school board. Whether or not Texas-style conservatism heads our way, whether or not our local districts bring critical race theory into the curriculum, serving on a school board keeps us informed and offers a platform for our views. South Africa confronted apartheid. Germany acknowledged the Holocaust. We Americans have a tragic history of racism that began with slavery and has never ended. We cannot be afraid to look at our own past. I recently came across a photo from the 1940s of a young boy of 8 or 9 drinking from a “colored” water fountain in North Carolina. That is the definition of systemic racism, and proof that racial bias and the American legal system have been intertwined during our ongoing fight for equality in the United States. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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in Long Beach, stop by and take a look. We should all pay close attention to this garden. If enough of us adopt the practices employed here, we could make a big difference in protecting the environment. The garden is laid out in such a way as to prevent rainwater from running off into the surrounding environment. If this were a backyard, it would stop rainwater from running into local streets and down into our storm drains and bays. As rainwater sloshes over our streets, it picks up contaminants like dog feces, motor oil and all manner of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides, and sends them straight into the bays. That’s why, during a downpour, there’s often a deluge of fecal matter in our bays, causing bacterial lev-

State keeps pushing on vaccinations To the Editor: New York state’s “Vax and Scratch” program, which provides free state lottery scratchoff tickets to those 18 and over, with a grand prize of $5 million, extended into this week at 10

state mass-vaccination sites. The participating sites will be open through Friday, June 11. The program will not impact education funding. A robust vaccination program is a vital cornerstone of New York’s efforts to rebuild our economy, and the state is implementing creative strategies to convince residents and families to get vaccinated for Covid-19. This potential $5 million grand prize for getting vaccinated is the

latest salvo in our campaign to persuade New Yorkers to take the shot, and we’re extending it to give even more people a chance at a winning ticket. Second prize is $50,000, and third prize is $20,000. The ticket, which is sold by retailers across Continued on neXt page

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ur brave firefighters risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. The least we can do is protect them from dangerous, cancer-causing chemicals. The same goes for our children. We must do all we can to keep them healthy and foster their growth. Ensuring that they don’t come into contact with hazardous chemicals that can cause serious intellectual and developmental disabilities is a no-brainer. That’s why I sponsored the Firefighter and toDD Family Protection a bill that kaminskY Act, would ban toxic flame retardants in mattresses, furniture and electronic enclosures in New York. Our first responders and children are simply too valuable to be sold out to chemical companies. The statistics are scary: a study by New York University found that exposure to flame retardants among kids resulted in serious IQ loss over a 15-year period. Worse, according to Dr. Leonardo Trasande, the study’s lead researcher,

once a child is exposed to these toxins, the damage is irreversible. Flame retardants evaporate from products such as furniture and mattresses, and attach to dust participles. When children play on the floor — or simply breathe in their homes — they are in jeopardy of being exposed. That is not a risk worth taking. We cannot gamble with our kids’ health. As if flame retardants aren’t toxic enough, during a fire, these chemicals become even more dangerous, combining with other substances to produce potent compounds. They can seep into firefighters’ protective gear and penetrate their breathing masks, putting our first responders at grave risk of contracting cancer. And the hazards of flame retardants for firefighters don’t end when they make their way out of burning buildings. These toxic chemicals stick to firefighters’ gear and come back with them to their fire stations and homes, exponentially increasing the potential for exposure. Cancer poses a serious threat to our firefighters, accounting for nearly twothirds of all line-of-duty deaths between

hey stick to firefighters’ gear and come back with them to their stations and homes.

Letters continued from PreViouS Page the state for $20, will be given free to those 18 and older who take their first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a state site, including Jones Beach Field 3. Beginning April 29, all state mass-vaccination sites opened for walk-in appointments, a continuation of efforts to make it easier for New Yorkers to get vaccinated. Additionally, all vaccine providers are encouraged to allow walk-in appointments and eliminate other barriers for vaccinations for eligible New Yorkers. The State Department of Health requires vaccinating facilities to report all vaccine administration data within 24 hours. The vaccine administration data on the dashboard is updated daily to reflect the most up-to-date metrics in the state’s vaccination effort.

2002 and 2019. Firefighters have contracted cancer at an alarming rate, and face a 14 percent greater risk of death than the general public. Studies have found that firefighters face double the danger of developing mesothelioma than civilians. That’s why unions representing volunteer and New York City firefighters alike have endorsed my bill. Our firefighters are willing to risk their lives and to have our backs day in and day out. It’s time we had theirs, and took this small step to keep them safe. Flame retardants are harmful to our environment as well. Electronic disposal is one of the most rapidly growing waste problems in the world, growing by 21 percent in just five years. When e-waste containing flame retardants is sent to a landfill, incinerated or even recycled, it creates a serious hazard as these chemicals escape into our water and soil. What’s more, flame retardants do little to actually stop fires and stem their spread. After conducting rigorous experiments, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission concluded that “fire-retardant foams did not offer a practically significantly greater level of open flame safe-

ty than did the untreated foams.” There is no good reason why these potentially cancer-causing chemicals should continue to be added to products in our state. Corporate chemical manufacturers and their lobbyists have employed dubious tactics — including fabricating quotes in news stories — in a brazen effort to protect their products at the expense of our children and first responders. This shows their desperation and the growing strength of our efforts. My bill would prohibit the sale of furniture, mattresses and electronic enclosures that contain flame retardants. It would also ban custom upholsterers from adding retardants to existing products. By stemming these likely carcinogens, we can make significant strides in protecting the health and safety of our children and firefighters. Thirteen other states have already taken similar actions to protect their citizens, as has the European Union. It is time we acted, too. With just a few days left in the legislative session in Albany, it is imperative that the Legislature act on this critical bill to protect the health of our kids and first responders. They deserve nothing less. Todd Kaminsky represents New York’s 9th Senate District and chairs the State Senate’s Environmental Conservation Committee.

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percent, favorite pay-to-play and Democratic Party elite. Cuomo already has $16.8 million in cash on hand to run for a fourth term. Like most ordinary New Yorkers, I can’t afford the price of a ticket. I am willing to park limousines, bus tables, mix drinks or check coats, though. Cuomo is currently under investigation for potential scandals related to nursing home deaths, sexual harassment and his multi-million-dollar book deal. He has hired outside legal counsel, at a cost of $2.5 million, at government expense. Why not use some of the proceeds from his upcoming fundraiser and current campaign kitty to pay for his legal representation rather than pick the pockets of taxpayers to foot the bill? LArrY PENNEr Great Neck

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Cuomo should pay his own bills To the Editor: You can judge a person’s character by the company they keep. Did you receive an invitation to Governor Cuomo’s latest campaign fundraiser, to be held in New York City on June 29? One ticket is only $10,000, or two for $15,000. You can enjoy rubbing shoulders with New York state’s 1

CorreCtion In the story “District 13 board meeting reveals more diversity hiring data” (June 3-9), Dr. Constance Evelyn’s name was incorrectly reported. Dr. Judith Larocca was the speaker at the presentation referenced, along with Gerard Antoine. Larocca is District 13’s acting superintendent, and Gerard Antoine is the assistant superintendent for business and human resources.

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