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Valley Stream street named for 9/11 hero By MATT CUdAhy mcudahy@liherald.com
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TowN of heMpSTeAd Supervisor Don Clavin handed a commemorative street sign, honoring NYPD 9/11 hero Vincent DeMarino, to his widow, Charlene. Vincent died of a brain tumor after working at ground zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
A North Valley Stream street has been renamed in honor of a late New York City Police Department deputy chief who died as a result of his efforts at the World Trade Center in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, ter rorist attacks. Vincent DeMarino, a longtime North Valley Stream resident, served with the NYPD for 27 years, including assisting with the search and rescue efforts at ground zero. DeMarino died in Decem-
ber 2019 of a brain tumor, which he developed because of his exposure to the contaminated air in the days following 9/11. He was 61. To honor his legacy, Parkwold Drive South will now be known as Vincent DeMarino Way. The Town of Hempstead held a ceremony Aug. 5 to unveil the street sign. Officers from the NYPD and the Nassau County Police Department attended the ceremony, along with family members, friends and local legislators. NYPD’s Ceremonial Unit, Color Guard and Pipes Continued on page 3
Mosque, relief groups host back-to-school event in V.S. By MATT CUdAhy mcudahy@liherald.com
Local community leaders are doing everything they can to make sure Valley Stream students are well-equipped to start the new school year. The Islamic Circle of North America Relief, a national nonprofit organization, hosted a “Back-2-School” event Aug. 7, at Shaw Avenue Elementary School to hand out free backpacks and school supplies to students in the area. Members of Masjid Hamza, a mosque in Valley Stream, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Nassau County Leg-
islator Carrie Solages assisted in putting the event on. Arshad Jamal, director of ICNA Relief ’s Northeast Region, said they gave out almost 600 backpacks Saturday. Each backpack included a notebook, pens, colored pencils, paper and other basic school supplies. “It gives us great pleasure to be able to help families in need,” Jamal said. “We want to do everything we can to take care of them.” According to its website, ICNA Relief ’s mission is to “build healthy communities, strengthen families and create opportunities for those in despair while maintaining their
dignity and advocating for their basic human needs.” Jamal said that ICNA Relief plans to hand out 6,000 backpacks around New York state this year, and over 50,000 around the country. ICNA Relief also uses its resources to run shelters, food pantries, clinics and disaster relief efforts. On top of the giveaway, there was also an ice cream truck, food, games and a DJ at the event. Sarfraz Ahmed, president of Masjid Hamza, said it felt incredible to help out so many families in the community. “We do this kind of stuff all of the time. We do our best to serve our commu-
nity,” Ahmed said. “Giving back and helping each other is the best way to build relationships. That is how you make humanity better.” Ahmed stressed that the work his organization and ICNA Relief do benefits people of all religions and backgrounds. “We are all brothers and sisters. It does not matter your reli-
gion,” he said. “This is our job. Community is our job, and we want everyone to flourish in a better environment.” Ahmed said Masjid Hamza works with ICNA Relief on a number of its charitable endeavors around Long Island and in New York City. But this event was special to the mosque Continued on page 14
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Demarino Family members and elected and community leaders gathered for the street-renaming ceremony.
Valley Stream honors NYPD 9/11 hero continued from front page and Drums performed as well. “I see so many people here today, so many,” Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin said. “I believe that speaks volumes to who Vinny was.” Clavin also stressed that while 9/11 was almost 20 years ago, the effects of that day still linger for the first responders and their families. More than 300 NYPD officers have died from 9/11-related illnesses. “Though nearly 20 years have passed since Sept. 11, 2001, heroic first responders like Vincent DeMarino continue to tragically lose their lives as a result of cancers and other illnesses from working at the contaminated ground zero site,” Clavin said. “We have to remember that it’s not just one day for some people. It’s every day. We should reflect on that.” NYPD Commanding Officer Ruben Delgado said that he did not know DeMarino personally, but the two of them knew many of the same people. And from the stories he heard about DeMarino, he knew the late deputy chief was someone special. He added that the street dedication is important because it will allow more people to hear those stories about DeMarino. “It’s going to add something beautiful to an already beautiful neighborhood,” Delgado said. “It will give you a chance to tell future generations who he was.” DeMarino is survived by his wife and four children. All four of his children have followed in their father’s line of work and serve in the NYPD. “Everyone is so proud of you for following his legacy,” Clavin said. DeMarino’s son, Vincent M. DeMarino, said that he was incredibly proud of his father, and that he and his siblings use their father’s legacy as inspiration in their own careers. “I remember I asked him if he had any regrets about being there at ground zero, seeing what it did to him,” Vincent M. said, “and he told me he didn’t at all. He told me that it was the proudest moment of his career.”
The Demarino Family: Nicole, an NYPD sergeant; Michael and Morgan, both NYPD officers; and Vincent, an NYPD detective, with their mother, Charlene. ParkwolD Drive souTh is now Deputy Chief Vincent DeMarino Way. vincenT sPoke aT the street renaming on behalf of the family.
Cuomo resigns amid harassment allegations By Jim Bernstein, mike smollins and scott Brinton jbernstein@liherald.com, msmollins@liherald.com
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation Tuesday around noon, catching New Yorkers off guard, particularly after he began his roughly 20-minute speech with a seemingly defiant tone, calling himself a fighter. The Democratic governor, 63, who has been in the office since 2011, came under mounting political pressure to resign over the past week, with members of the State Assembly overwhelmingly saying they would move forward with impeachment hearings if he did not step aside. The resignation came seven days after State Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, had issued a scathing report detailing alleged sexual misconduct by the governor. James’s report included testimony by 179 witnesses and 74,000 pieces of evidence. Cuomo was apologetic toward the 11 women who had accused him of sexual harassment, but he denied any wrongdoing, saying it was in his nature to touch and hug those around him, including employees under him. He engaged in friendly gestures, not sexual advances, he insisted. Cuomo’s resignation was to take effect 14 from Tuesday, after which the lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, will take the reins. South Shore lawmakers insisted Cuomo should step down in the days leading up to his resignation. “On March 12, I said that Governor Cuomo should step aside,” said State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat from Long Beach. “Now we know that he must step aside or be removed. These damning findings from the attorney general, who has done a great job, show quite clearly that the governor must resign — and if h e w i l l n o t , t h at h e s h o u l d b e impeached.” State Assemblywoman Missy Miller, a Republican from Atlantic Beach, called the report on Cuomo’s alleged behavior “absolutely appalling and disgusting.” “I applaud the women who came forward for their strength and bravery to speak up,” Miller said. “Because of their courage, we are able to hold Gov. Cuomo
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eleven women accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of a range of inappropriate behavior; nine of them are current or former state employees, a report by the state attorney general said. Investigators said they interviewed 179 witnesses and collected tens of thousands of documents to corroborate the claims. accountable for his horrendous actions.” Miller noted that an investigation into Cuomo’s handling of deaths at nursing homes during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic in the state continues. “I hope investigations into the nursing home scandal continue and bring justice to the countless family members who have lost loved ones at the hands of Gov. Cuomo’s failed policies.” Shortly after the attorney general’s report was issued, Cuomo released a prerecorded statement, apologizing if his conduct had been offensive and saying he had meant no harm. His comments included no mention of resignation. “The facts are much different than what has been portrayed,” Cuomo said. But calls for the governor’s immediate departure grew louder after James’s report that he had sexually harassed 11 women, some of whom had worked or him and others who had not. One was a New York state trooper who worked on
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resign. “Confronting and overcoming the Covid crisis requires sure and steady leadership,” they said in their statement. “We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with serious allegations of abuse and misconduct. Due to the multiple, credible sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, it is clear that Governor Cuomo has lost the confidence of his governing partners and the people of New York. Governor Cuomo should resign.” Acting District Attorney Joyce Smith said she has begun to study the results of the probe. “We are reviewing the deeply disturbing findings of the attorney general’s report regarding the governor’s alleged conduct,” she said in a statement. “We have requested the attorney general’s records related to any incidents that occurred in Nassau County and will thoroughly and expeditiously investigate any potential crimes.” Assemblyman Ed Ra, a Republican from Franklin Square, said Cuomo’s alleged actions are an issue that goes beyond party lines “Democrats and Republicans must come together and take a definitive, bipartisan stand against sexual harassment and toxic abuse in the workplace,” he said in a statement. “That’s what we owe his victims. That’s what we owe all New Yorkers.” After announcing that he would step down, the governor listed a number of his accomplishments, saying New York had legalized gay marriage, banned assault weapons, raised the minimum wage to $15, made college tuition free for middle-class students attending state schools, built and rebuilt airports, bridges and roads, and battled racism and anti-Semitism. Most recently, he noted, New Yorkers had battled against Covid-19, reducing the state’s infection rate from the highest in the nation to among the lowest. Cuomo spoke directly to his three daughters, ages 26 and 23, saying that he had made mistakes, and that he had apologized for them and learned from them. Speaking to New Yorkers, he concluded, “Thank you for the honor of serving you.”
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Nassau launches ‘traveling’ vaccination program Aug. 3 began Nassau’s new traveling vaccination program. Businesses in Nassau County can set up appointments for Department of Health workers to administer free coronavirus vaccines to their employees on site. County Executive Laura Curran and other officials gathered outside of Cafe Baci in Westbury last Wednesday to launch the new program. Restaurants employees received the first shots from the program. All sized businesses, restaurants, shops and others are eligible for this new initiative. “Nassau County continues to lead the way in vaccinations in New York state and the nation, but we are committed to keep up the pace and offer new initiatives to get shots into arms,” Curran said. “This new onsite vaccination program will bring the vaccine directly to places of employment in hopes to further increase our vaccination rates and protect our residents, and the progress we have made, from Covid19.” The county will administer doses of the Moderna vaccine to employees 18 and older. Businesses are not mandated to require their employees and patrons to be vaccinated. It is up to the owners, Curran and Nassau County Health Commissioner Lawrence Einstein said. “I believe business owners can [make]
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County ExECutivE Curran was joined by Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, the county’s health commissioner, and Andy Sausmer, manager of Cafe Baci, announced a new traveling vaccine initiative. this decision for themselves,” Curran said. At the conference, Curran said that more than 82 percent of adults had received at least one dose of the vaccine in Nassau. She emphasized that the new program is part of the county’s goal to have all residents vaccinated against the coronavirus. Nassau is the highest vaccinated county on Long Island. “The best way to protect yourself, to protect your family, to protect our economy, our businesses is to get vaccinated,” Curran said.
Eisenstein spoke of the importance of being vaccinated. Receiving it not only will help prevent Covid-19, but also will reduce symptoms if one is infected. Getting more people vaccinated is the key to stopping the spread of the disease, he said. There are different reasons that people have hesitated to be vaccinated, he said, but in all groups, the vaccine will save someone’s life. “People who are vaccinated are not dying, and those who are dying are not vaccinated,” he said. “Without the vaccine, you’re much more likely to catch it and get
sick.” There’s new data coming out that hesitant groups can look at to answer any questions they have, he said. “The more people that are vaccinated, the less disease there will be,” he said. “We’re going to do everything we can to get people to understand how important getting vaccinated is.” Cafe Baci Manager Andy Sausmer said the county reached out to him to host this news conference a week before it took place. “It was a no-brainer to host this press conference,” Sausmer said. “We want to do what we can to do our part as reliable business people and good citizens.” “The county made it so easy,” he said, adding that he had employees who had wanted to get the vaccine, but didn’t know where to, so he was excited to provide this service for them. The delta variant of the coronavirus is highly contagious and is now spreading among the unvaccinated. “As we see, the fight against coronavirus is not over,” Curran said. “The delta variant is significantly more infections than other variants of this virus, and it is driving an uptick in new cases.” “There are always breakthroughs,” those who become ill despite being vaccinated, Eisenstein said. “What will happen in the future, we don’t know. We think the protection with the vaccine is about eight months, if not longer.” Businesses owners can call (516)-2279570 to schedule an appointment.
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N.C. enhances first-responder protections By Cristina arroyo rodriguez carroyo@liherald.com
After five hours of public testimony Aug. 2, the Nassau County Legislature voted to increase protections for all first responders, including police officers, auxiliary police officers, corrections officers, paid and volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians, by imposing civil penalties of up to $50,000 per incident against anyone who assaults, menaces or harasses current and former members of this protected class. The 11 Republican members of the County Legislature voted for the bill, as did Democratic Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton, who represents the 11th District on the North Shore, and Legislator Joshua Lafazan, an independent who caucuses with the Democrats. Lafazan, who represents the 18th District on the North Shore, introduced the bill in the Legislature. Legislators Andrew Drucker and Ellen Birnbaum, both Democrats, had originally co-sponsored the bill, but later withdrew their support for it. First responders were first granted protected status in Nassau in 2019, shortly after veterans were granted the status because of evidence-based research that showed discrimination against them, specifically in housing. The measure passed unanimously in the Legislature on May 20 that year, and was signed into law by Deputy County Executive Helena Williams, acting on behalf of County Executive Laura Curran. Siela Bynoe, a Democrat and the Legislature’s sole Black female representative, pleaded with her fellow lawmakers to reject this most recent bill, saying, “We made the mistake once. This is an opportunity to right a wrong.” She also questioned why former first responders would be included in the legislation, if the intent of the law were to protect first responders from present danger. “They can hang up their uniforms. I can’t hang up my black skin,” she said. According to a June county police report, this year, Black people were 4.6 times more likely to be arrested, 4.3 times more likely to have police use force against them, 2.33 times more likely to be stopped in traffic and 3.53 times more likely to be interviewed by police in the field, with 40 percent of those patted down versus 23 percent of whites. More than 50 people spoke out against the legislation. The Legislature’s minority leader, Kevan Abrahams, a Democrat from Freeport, sought to postpone the vote to give more time to discuss it, but the Republican majority voted against tabling it. Earlier, protesters had chanted, “Pull the bill! Pull the bill!” The first four speakers were the only ones to voice support for the legislation, including Brian Sullivan, Nassau County Correction Officers Benevolent Association president; James McDermott, County Police Benevolent Association president; John Wighaus, County Detectives Association president; and Rick Fresetti, County Superior Officers Association president. The speakers said they took pride in
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Civil rights aCtivists held up photos of the police officers involved in the murder of George Floyd, saying they likely would not have been charged and convicted if such legislation had been in place in Minneapolis last year.
nassau County Civil rights attorney Frederick Brewington last week spoke out during a hearing against a bill that would impose civil penalties against anyone who assaults, menaces or harasses a first responder, calling the legislation unconstitutional. first responders’ role in ensuring that Nassau remains among the safest large counties in the United States and alluded to nationwide anti-police sentiment. Fresetti said opponents of the bill were seeking publicity, and he remembered the time in the immediate aftermath of 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, saying, “It was nice for a while that first responders and law enforcement were spoken of highly — we were even put on a pedestal.” Theresa Sanders, president and chief executive of the Urban League of Long Island and a member of the Police Diversity Committee that was formed in reaction to a May Newsday report on discrimination in the police hiring process, condemned the bill. The head of this new committee, Bishop Lionel Harvey, also attended, but did not comment and told the Herald he did not think the committee would either. Opponents of the bill included community members and civil rights leaders
from the NAACP, LGBT Network, New York Civil Liberties Union, Long Island United and Indivisible Nassau, among others, who argued that it would violate the Constitution and was politically motivated during an election year. They also said it would penalize disenfranchised people, including members of the transgender community, who are not protected under the county’s Human Rights Law. Tracey Edwards, the NAACP Long Island regional director, played a past recording of Lafazan expressing support for measures to address systemic racial inequities, in which he identified himself as a minority because he is Jewish. “Don’t be a hypocrite …shame on you,” Edwards told Lafazan. Seven lawyers opposed the bill, including Frederick Brewington, who said it would have effectively silenced or penalized those who recorded officer Derek Chauvin murdering George Floyd. Those recordings provided evidence that led to the officer’s conviction.
“This bill is a clear act of retaliation against Black Lives Matter,” Brewington told the Herald. In reaction to Floyd’s murder and the nationwide protests against police brutality that followed, the state required local governments to pass police reform legislation. In May, the plan proposed by Curran and Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder passed, with the only three Black legislators opposing it. Critics, including state Attorney General Letitia James, cited its lack of independent oversight and accountability, with no civilian complaint review board or inspector general. The legislation cited “outbreaks of destructive rioting and lawlessness” since May last year that had prevented police from stopping “chaos and mass violence.” It also acknowledged incidents of racially motivated police misconduct, but said “misconduct by individual officers can never under any circumstances justify the vilification of all law enforcement.” Susan Gottehrer, the Nassau County New York Civil Liberties Union director, asked legislators for county-specific data to support the bill. They listed four incidents: two recent attacks on police and corrections officers, one against police officers during a protest in June 2020 and one against a firefighter in 2011. After DeRiggi-Whitton announced her vote for the bill, most remaining audience members walked out before the other legislators remarked on their votes and the results were tallied. Curran, who is seeking re-election in November, has 30 days to sign the bill or veto it. She reached out to the state attorney general’s office for advice on whether the bill “strikes the proper legal balance between the government’s responsibility to protect its uniformed personnel and its duty not to interfere with the ability of the people to exercise their civil rights legally without fear of penalty.” If vetoed, the Republican-controlled Legislature would need 13 votes to override Curran’s decision.
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Herald sports ThE dEfENdINg ATLANTIc League champion Long Island Ducks used a 12-game winning streak in July to secure the First Half North Division title and lock up a berth in the playoffs, which begin in early October.
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A 12-game winning streak in July propelled the defending champion Long Island Ducks to the First Half North Division title and a berth in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball playoffs, set to begin in early October. The Ducks sealed up the division top spot with almost a week to spare by defeating the Southern Maryland Blue Claws, 8-2, on July 28 for their 13th victory in 14 games. Starting pitcher Brendan Feldmann went the distance to earn his fourth win in five decisions. He allowed just two runs on seven hits and one walk over nine innings while striking out two batters. Vladimir Frias led the offense with three hits, two runs scored and one RBI. Deibinson Romero added two hits, three RBIs and two runs, and L.J. Mazzilli blasted a tworun homer as the Ducks upped their record to 34-20. “A lot of the guys were here in 2019, but I think we finally got comfortable with each other again and we’ve made some nice additions to the lineup with Romero and Frias,” manager Wally Backman said. “We’ve come a long way offensively. We were hitting around .230 after the first six weeks and now we’re close to .280.” With the victory, the Ducks earned their sixth consecutive playoff berth and 15th in franchise history, all coming in the past 17 seasons. It is also the seventh first half championship in team history and second in a row (2004, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2019.) There wasn’t a 2020 season due to the pandemic. During their 12-game win streak between July 13-25, the Ducks posted double digits in runs six times including a 17-6 victory in Kentucky over the South Division champion Lexington Legends to set the tone for a three-game sweep. Long Island also posted back-to-back shutouts over
the West Virgina Power (6-0 on July 15) and York Revolution (1-0) behind the pitching of Darrin Downs and Feldmann, respectively. Scoring is up across the Atlantic League, which announced in July the addition of a Staten Island franchise starting in 2022. The Ducks were the only team to conclude the first half with an ERA below 5 runs per game. Feldmann, Joe Iorio, Mike Bolsinger and Downs all started at least seven games over the first half and helped Long Island post a league-best 4.65 ERA heading into August. In addition, since-departed Michael Tonkin (0.53 ERA, 9 saves), Brady Dragmire (4-1, 2.84 ERA) and new closer Danny Barnes (3 saves) spearheaded a solid bullpen. Iorio was instrumental in the 2019 championship run after moving into the starting rotation following 10 relief appearances. He was named to the All-Star team. The 36-year-old Downs, who serves as the Ducks pitching coach, was also a key part of the staff in 2019 and pressed into action this season due to pitching shortage. Offensively, second baseman Steve Lombardozzi (.322 avg.), who has six seasons of Major League experience, led the Ducks heading into August with 10 homers and 42 RBIs while tying outfielder Mazzilli (team-leading .325 avg., 35 RBIs, 11 steals) with 45 runs scored. Shortstop Ryan Jackson (37), outfielder Daniel Fields (30) and catcher Hector Sanchez combined for 94 RBIs. Romero, who joined the Flock at the end of June, knocked in 23 runs in his first 25 games. “Everything came together,” Lombardozzi said. “We were never not playing good baseball. We had weeks where just our pitching was on and other weeks where just our hitting was on. Lately, everything has been clicking at the same time.”
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hirteen of the 28 physicians associated with NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery have been named to the latest edition of Top Doctors: New York Metro Area, an annual listing compiled by Castle Connolly, a New York City research and information company. They are: Jeffrey A. Brown, M.D. (Neuropathic Facial Pain Surgery), Jonathan L. Brisman, M.D. (Neurovascular and Brain Surgery), Benjamin R. Cohen, M.D (Spine Surgery), Vladimir Y. Dadashev, M.D. (Spine Surgery), Zachariah M. George, M.D (Spine Surgery), John A. Grant, M.D. (Pediatric Neurosurgery), Jai Grewal, M.D. (Neuro-Oncology), Sundeep Mangla, M.D. (Endovascular Neuroradiology), Stephen T. Onesti, M.D. (Spine Surgery), Sachin N. Shah, M.D. (Spine Surgery), John PileSpellman, M.D. (Endovascular Neuroradiology), Brian J. Snyder, M.D. (Pain and Parkinson’s Surgery), and Alexandros D. Zouzias, M.D (Spine Surgery). “It’s a pleasure to congratulate our colleagues and partners for receiving this honor,” said Michael H. Brisman, M.D., the chief executive officer of Rockville Centre, NY-based NSPC. “Our practice has provided patients from Long Island, and elsewhere, with the most compassionate and comprehensive brain, back, and neck care available for over 60 years. The selection of these 13 physicians to the 2021 Top Doctors: New York Metro Area listing confirms a tradition of clinical, and patient-centered excellence at NSPC.”
About NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery
2021 For decades, Castle Connolly has been conducting a peerreview survey to select the region’s top doctors based on the theory that medical professionals are best qualified to assess the qualifications of other practitioners. Licensed physicians vote online for those doctors they consider outstanding. A Castle Connolly doctor-led research team then counts the nominations and vets the nominee pool with the aid of a number of screens, including confirming board certifications and investigating disciplinary histories. Last year, Castle Connolly was acquired by the Everyday Health Group, a division of J2 Global Inc. The Top Doctors: New York Metro Area listing includes those physicians whom Castle Connolly has determined to be in the top 10 percent of the region’s physicians — approximately 6,000 in all.
Founded in Freeport in 1958, NSPC Brain & Spine Surgery has grown to become one of the largest, private neurosurgical groups in the U.S. with seven conveniently located offices on Long Island, including offices in Lake Success, Rockville Centre, West Islip, Commack, Port Jefferson Station, and Riverhead. The practice’s experienced neurosurgeons and interventional neuroradiologists are experts in “Bloodless” brain and spine surgery, including laser spine surgery, endoscopic spine surgery, ultrasonic spine surgery, radiosurgery, and other advanced minimally invasive techniques which are used to treat brain tumors, brain aneurysms, trigeminal neuralgia, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, chronic back pain, and other conditions. Please visit www.nspc.com to learn more.
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Know and understand the safety measures being implemented No matter how many precautions are being taken at your child’s school, gathering a group of kids into a classroom will come with some level of risk. On the other hand, however, experts agree that children learn best when in a classroom. Given the importance of classroom learning, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has published guidelines to help keep schools as safe as possible during the pandemic. Schools should be proactively reaching out to you about these safety measures, but make sure you have the following questions answered: √ Have teachers and staff been vaccinated? √ Will hand-washing opportunities be frequent and hand sanitizer readily available? √ Have cleaning services been increased and how often will high-touch surfaces be disinfected? √ Are students and staff who feel sick required to stay at home? √ What is the plan if someone at the school tests positive for Covid-19? √ What about sports and other activities? Listen to your child’s concerns As a parent, you play an incredibly important role as not only a trusted source of information, but also as a confidante. It’s important your child feels comfortable expressing any concerns or anxiety he or she may have about returning to school during the pandemic, so try to be as available and prepared as possible. Being vulnerable is hard, though, so you may need to be the one to initiate the conversation if the topic doesn’t come up on its own. Whether your child is concerned about having to wear a mask all day or what might happen if there’s a confirmed case at school, make sure you’re listening intently, empathizing often and helping your child cope with his or her feelings in a reassuring manner. Schedule an annual wellness exam The pandemic has changed the way we do a lot of things, but it hasn’t changed the importance of checking in on your child’s — and your own — overall health and wellness. A healthy immune system starts with a healthy kid, meaning checkups with your family doctor may be more important than ever right now. “Your child’s primary care doctor is an amazing resource and can provide insight into how to keep them safe as they return to face-to-face classes with their teachers and peers,” says Dr. Luu. And, as you’re scheduling your child’s checkup, it may be time to schedule your own annual visit (your health matters, too!). “Even if you’re feeling your best, it’s important to remember that having a primary care doctor who knows you and your health baseline is important for when you aren’t feeling well.” Above photo: The start of the new school year requires resetting your family wellness routines.
Everyone’s in this together Last year’s pandemic schooling chaos makes way for…well, no one’s exactly sure Summer is wrapping up and soon your teen will be dealing with the challenges of the school routine. This can be a stressful time for teens and parents alike, without adding concerns about returning to class while we’re still attempting to get a handle on the pandemic. The transition from a more relaxed (and until the Delta variant appeared, more hopeful summer schedule) to a new school year, filled with new faces, homework and more scheduled activities, and Covid-19 concerns, can bring about a mix of anxiety, anticipation and excitement. The good news is that there are some simple strategies that you and your family can use to help ease back into the school routine. Reinforce good sleep habits. Getting plenty of rest and sleep are important not only for good grades and staying awake, but also for preventing depression and other mental health issues. Establish a reasonable bedtime routine for your teen and let them know that sleep is important. Be available. Teens often appreciate being able to connect with you at the end of their school day, so try to be available either in person or on the phone when your teen gets home from school. Even if your budding adult complains, be persistent. You want to make connecting part of your routine. Walking or driving home together and having uninterrupted dinners provide other great opportunities to bond and communicate. Stay connected. As kids get older, they often share less with parents/ caregivers, but that doesn’t mean you should be less aware of how they’re feeling. Send encouraging texts or personal notes in their book bag to help reduce anxiety and let them know that
they are not alone at school, even if they may feel that way. Take time to listen and discuss experiences that may appear to be scary or challenging. Spend time each day talking to your teen about what happened in school. Give positive feedback about their new experiences. Serve healthy food and encourage healthy eating. Food choices affect mood, ability to concentrate and energy level — all key in your teen’s academic success and overall wellbeing. Providing healthy foods is important for your teen’s mental and physical health. Involved them in planning and serving a variety of foods, emphasizing the veggies, fruits and whole grains. Encourage regular exercise. Physical activity is great for mental wellness and has been shown to decrease depression and anxiety. Experts believe that exercise releases chemicals in our brains that make us feel good. Regular exercise can also boost your teen’s self-esteem and help them concentrate, sleep, and feel better. Help your teen find types of exercise they enjoy, and try to be active together (if they’ll let you!). Reinforce your teen’s ability to cope. Give your teen a few strategies to manage difficult situations on their own. Many teens find talking with a trusted friend, adult, or therapist, journaling, exercising and listening to and/ or playing music to be helpful ways of coping with stress. Above photo: Returning to the classroom is exciting but can be a little scary even during the best of times. But managing backto- school anxiety during coronavirus is a whole new challenge.
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Volunteers with the Islamic Circle of North America Relief and Masjid Hamza, a Valley Stream mosque, hosted a “Back-2-School” event Aug. 7 at which free backpacks were handed out.
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Back-to-school event helps community continued from front page because it was right in its backyard. “This is our hometown,” Ahmed said. “These are our neighbors. We go to the city and around Long Island doing clothing drives, toy drives and more, but this is our home.” Assemblywoman Solages highlighted how important this back-to-school event i s f o r Va l l e y Stream, especially in this economic climate. “This is a middle-class community. There are also dual-income households, and there are a lot of immig rants in this community — people who ArshAd JAmAl came here for the A m e r i c a n Director, dream,” Solages ICNA Relief’s said. “We’re also Northeast Region dealing with a pandemic, so any help goes a long way. If we can lessen the burden for these families just a little, then it’s worth it.” Solages echoed similar sentiments as Ahmed about the importance of community. “As a community, we are successful when we are united,” she said. “We are successful because we are united.” Ahmed added that one of the most important aspects of doing charitable work and hosting an event like this is the example that it sets for young people. “We do this to show the children what is right,” Ahmed said. “We do this so we can pass it on to our kids and they can continue to do this work in the future.”
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New effort to boost vaccines from state Elmont among areas with lowest inoculation rates in New York By RoBeRt tRaveRso rtraverso@liherald.com
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on July 26 that New York state would spend $15 million in an effort to boost coronavirus vaccination rates in areas across the state with the lowest inoculation numbers and higher levels of new cases, including Elmont and 20 other Long Island communities. The state plans to work with community organizations to reach unvaccinated residents in 117 zip codes statewide with low vaccination rates. Sixty-one percent of the focus areas are in New York City, and 18 percent are on Long Island, in both Nas- tiffany sau and Suffolk counties. Elmont They account for just 6.7 percent of the state’s population, and, Cuomo said, many are socioeconomically challenged and largely minority communities. The Covid-19 positivity rate has risen since last month on Long Island and across the state. As of last Sunday, the daily average number of cases in the state was 3,354, an increase of 127 percent in two weeks, according to New
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York Times data. Hospitalizations and deaths attributed to the virus have increased as well, although not as dramatically as case counts. Just 0.015 percent of New Yorkers who have been vaccinated have become infected, Cuomo said two weeks ago, calling the rise in cases a “pandemic of the unvaccinated.” With the Delta variant of the virus spreading, accounting for 72 percent of all new cases statewide as of late July, the push for more inoculations in areas with lower rates is seen as crucial to the effort to prevent a major spike in new cases. “I think if it’s for public safety, we all should be vaccicapeRs nated,” said Kay Davidson, a resident of Elmont, “unless you have some kind of health condition that you can’t be vaccinated.” The goal of the new program, Cuomo said, is to foster communication and education about the vaccinations and to enhance vaccine outreach through community organizations rather than relying on a top-down approach led by the state. The funds were to be distributed to groups including the Hispanic Federa-
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state and community-Based groups are teaming up to boost vaccination levels across 117 New York zip codes, including Elmont. Above, Myles Hollingsworth, 16, was vaccinated on May 13 at Nassau Community College. tion, the Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies, the New York Immigration Coalition, the Asian American Federation, the Charles B. Wang Community Center and the Apicha Community Health Center. “I think it’s encouraging,” said Tiffany Capers, an Elmont resident since 1998 and a local activist. “I hope residents take advantage of the opportunities.” While Capers said she was optimistic about the state joining forces with community organizations to promote vaccination in Elmont, she added that she did not expect the hamlet to be a focus of the state effort. “I was quite surprised to see Elmont included in that list,” she said. “There have been so many vaccine events in Elmont, in addition to the local pharmacies offering the vaccine. The issue here definitely isn’t access to the vaccine.” Capers expressed concern about how
the low local vaccination rate can be countered as cases continue to rise nationwide. “I’m not sure what else can be done,” she said of the effort in Elmont. “It baffles me why our numbers aren’t higher. “I personally have assisted in scheduling hundreds of vaccine appointments for residents,” Capers continued. “We have a plethora of options. Vaccines are available at weekly food drives, drug stores, the high schools have scheduled several events, the elementary school has scheduled Saturday events, Belmont Park offers appointments, there are weekend appointments, [and] Northwell and Mount Sinai South Nassau both offer at-home visits for the elderly.” She repeated a question that many are asking as Covid-19 cases continue to rise against across the country: “What will it take?”
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MSSN’s Vaxmobile marks 5,000th Covid dose
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When standout student-athlete Spencer Smith arrived at the Washington Street parking lot of Hempstead Town Hall on the morning of Aug. 6 and received his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine from the Mount Sinai South Nassau Vaxmobile, unlike winning a championship, this was a historic occasion that he never expected to be a part of. Before Vaxmobile staff and Hempstead of ficials, the 17-year-old, of Hewlett, received the commemorative dose from nurse practitioner Amber Vitale in recognition of 5,000 vaccinations provided by the Vaxmobile. “I’m doing this to keep myself, family and friends safe when I return to school and the high school fall sports season begins,” he said. The celebration was also marked with a cake of the Vaxmobile and a banner heralding 5,000 vaccinations. The Vaxmobile, a mobile vaccination unit funded by the federal CARES Act through a grant awarded to the Town of Hempstead, has been visiting communities throughout Hempstead to provide Covid-19 vaccines free of charge since late March. The unit’s primary mission is to deliver vaccinations to eligible town residents, eliminating barriers to vaccination, including transportation, mobility, language or health, and bring vaccines directly to hard-hit and other comm u n i t i e s. Ap p o i n t m e n t s a re n o t
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The sTaff of the Vaxmobile and Hempstead Town Clerk Kate Murray celebrated the 5,000th vaccination dose administered with a cake. required. The handicapped-accessible mobile unit is staffed by a bilingual clinical team from Mount Sinai South Nassau, including a nurse practitioner, licensed practicing or registered nurses, registrars and community health education professionals. Mount Sinai South Nassau has partnered with local school districts,
senior centers, pools, parks and governments to encourage residents to get vaccinated, and the Vaxmobile has made more than 35 stops in local communities, operating five days a week. All vaccines administered at the Vaxmobile are to residents who meet the eligibility requirements as determined by the New York State Department of
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Molloy College is mandating that students get their Covid-19 vaccinations before Aug. 25 or they will be unable to attend classes.
Molloy College mandates Covid vaccinations for students Molloy College is mandating vaccinations for students to attend classes in the fall based on the latest Covid-19 data and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the school’s website, all students must be fully vaccinated by Aug. 25. The school is, however, providing exemptions for those with valid medical or religious reasons, and those individuals have the ability to submit a request for an
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Clam-eating contest returns to Peter’s Clam Bar By Kepherd daniel kdaniel@liherald.com
Another community tradition is coming soon, as many folks will gather in Island Park on Aug. 15 for Peter’s Clam Bar’s ninth annual clam-eating contest. The friendly competition started after Superstorm Sandy in 2012 to raise money for the Island Park Fire Department. Although last year the event had to be put on hold because of the Covid-19 pandemic, the event is back on and will see the local fire departments compete to see
who can chow down the most clams. “It brings the community together. We’ve got a lot of people coming from all of Long Island,” said the manager of Peter’s Clam Bar, Pepe Poblador. Eating will commence at 1 p.m., first with the local fire departments testing their stomachs against one another. At 2:30 p.m. the competition will open to the general public. To participate, register at petersclamhose.com. Proceeds will support Nassau County Firefighters Pipes & Drums.
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monitors & suB monitors
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WOODMERE 8/15,12-1:30, 984 Singleton Ave, NEW EXCLUSIVE! Expanded 4 BR, 2.5 Bth Colonial on Oversized Lot in Old Woodmere. Bsmt & 2 Car Det Gar. Near All.SD#14...$899,000 Ronnie Gerber, Douglas Elliman 516-238-4299
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House For Sale BETHPAGE: FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 Bedroom Solid Brick Ranch With Detached Garage In Desirable Hahn Estates. Full Finished Basement, Wood Floors Throughout, Newer Roof, Boiler, A/C. 1.5 Baths, IGS, Low Taxes. $539,000. Shown By Appointment Call Bob 631-987-6707, No Brokers Please
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Q. We’re doing work on our home that has been going on for over 10 months, and we chose to stay in the house, which has been a little nerve-racking at times, especially with all the coronavirus issues and the dust. We wore masks outside the house during the peak of Covid, but realized we needed to wear them all the time, even when sleeping. (I could see the dust in the air when the sun came in the windows each Ask The morning.) I noticed that Architect the workers never wore masks. Isn’t that dangerous?
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Verdeschi & Walsh Realty 1025 W. Beech St. | Long Beach, NY
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A. Dust is more of a concern than you might initially realize, and can cause temporary or permanent lung damage. Cutting materials properly and in the right place onte eeper makes a big difference. For example, I once walked onto a job and saw someone cutting gypsum wallboard with a mechanical (reciprocating) saw. The snowy white dust was flying everywhere, and the homeowner was beyond upset with the fact that the plastic curtains couldn’t contain the fine dust. Every electronic device, every item of clothing and every dish and cookware item needed to be cleaned. A few seconds of carelessness led to days of cleaning. Had the person used a utility knife, the whole fiasco could have been avoided. Cutting lumber outdoors instead of indoors also is better. Using vacuum attachments with power tools and wearing masks is actually required, but not often followed. Sadly, the most critical cleaning could never be done, namely of the lungs, which breathed in all that dust. Particles and even vapors attack lung tissue and can accumulate, permanently impairing sections of that tissue. Because it takes many years for lung tissue to thicken and absorb moisture, like a sponge, people with respiratory problems don’t react until they are literally drowning in their progressive fibrosis. I also remember a pregnant woman who insisted on remaining home, on bed rest during a major renovation of her home. She had the contractor seal her bedroom, and even built a tent of 2x4s and plastic separately surrounding the bed. She eventually had to relocate anyway, after developing congestion. She was warned about the danger to the baby, but felt she needed to be able to see the work progressing. I’ve always wondered, so many years later, if the effects were lasting. The bottom line is that you want to take precautions, and, ironically, people are much more likely to realize they need to wear a mask when they see the dust floating in the air than they have been with invisible virus cells. Ignorance is not always bliss, especially when you finally realize that cause and effect are real and constant in our daily lives. Take note that the difference between mature thinking and being naive or dismissive is the recognition that there is a cause and that there will be anticipated consequences. In your case, a filtration system may have helped. I just hope you’re staying healthy. Good luck.
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he New York state political scene has been turned upside down with the resignation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. No political wizard could have predicted that he would give up this job after so many years of tight control over the Democratic Party structure. But today’s politics is no longer two plus two, and Cuomo’s resignation proves that. New Yorkers will be meeting someone new when Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul takes office, and any pundit who predicts she will be a pushover may be mistaken. JERRY But it’s worth reflecting on why KREMER Cuomo suddenly agreed to quit. I served in the State Legislature under three governors, and have been a friend of two others. No governor in my lifetime was ever as dominant a figure as Cuomo has been. He has been a master fundraiser, and has pushed through programs and projects that no other governor would be willing to take on. To his credit, he has been a master builder in the style of the late Robert Moses, pushing and pushing to get mega projects started
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and completed. His record of accomplishment to date includes rebuilding La Guardia Airport, the completion of the Moynihan Train Hall, the construction of the Belmont Arena, passage of the Long Island Rail Road Third Track project, completion of the Second Avenue subway and numerous other projects, which everyone said would never happen. Cuomo has been tenacious and determined to see these projects completed, often under budget. Because he has always been a lone wolf, there is one political skill he failed to master: cultivating new friends and supporters. It’s no secret that the leaders of the State Senate and Assembly consider themselves the most important people in the state. But because Cuomo has held an iron grip over the two houses, the Senate and Assembly leaders have begrudgingly deferred to him on numerous issues. The recently approved legalization of cannabis is an example of a proposal that passed this year only because the governor was in a weakened position. There will be plenty of speculation about why he chose to resign, but it was clear that the Assembly would be preparing articles of impeachment, and many of the charges
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would have related to more than just sexual harassment. The Judiciary Committee was focusing on Cuomo’s involvement in the nursing home coronavirus fiasco and his $5 million book deal. A deep dive into both of those controversies might have found some criminal element, which is enough to make any politician afraid. Resigning on the eve of a Judiciary Committee report would have been an admission of guilt, so that was clearly a factor in the governor’s announcement. With his strong personality, Cuomo appeared willing to hang on to the bitter end. But the thought of a public vote to impeach in the Assembly, followed by a trial in the Senate, had to make him, as would any mortal, think twice about whether it was worth it to keep battling. Thirteen years ago, faced with a likely public rebuke, Gov. Elliot Spitzer resigned from office 48 hours after allegations surfaced about his personal conduct. Spitzer was motivated, no doubt, by the fact that he had a wife and daughters to protect. Cuomo has three daughters and many family members, and that had to be a factor in his thinking. Now the state Democratic Party has serious decisions to make. Many prominent figures are expected to come forward as the
e was the most dominant chief executive in my lifetime. Who will follow him?
2022 election nears, looking for the chance to be the party’s candidate. Attorney General Letitia James and State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli would head that list. But DiNapoli has expressed no interest in being governor, and James may decide to run again for her current position. Other names are surfacing, including former Sen. Hillary Clinton, U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. The next few months will decide what direction Democrats take as they look to next year. Obviously, the party will want a solid Democratic successor to Cuomo. One person who shouldn’t be underestimated is Hochul herself. She has traveled to all 62 of the state’s counties each year, and is well regarded by party leaders. Being the first woman governor in the state’s history will give her special status, and perhaps unique appeal to voters. Had you predicted all this would happen six months ago, you would have been laughed at. But that’s politics New York style. 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.
Getting our kids back to school must be a priority
n image sticks in my mind. At the peak of the pandemic, my daughter sent a photo: My granddaughter, 11, was lying in bed in a dark room, “attending math class” online. It had an apocalyptic feel about it, a realization of the creepy dystopian novels I have read. Then came the sunshine, the vaccines, promising that we could go back to school and our lives. Somehow, however, millions chose not to be inoculated. As a result, a new strain, a Delta variant, is surging among the unvacciRANDI nated, and our KREISS progress in getting kids back to school is tenuous. We had our chances to kill this bug. We developed super-effective vaccines, but we squandered our opportunity in a mire of misinformation and mistrust among the followers of conspiracy theories and rogue leaders. More than 600,000 of our fellow citizens have died, a tribute to national dysfunction. For reasons that were mostly political, tens of millions of people refused to get free and easy vaccine protection against the virus. Within that group, the unvaccinated, the pandemic rages on. These folks are putting everyone else at risk. And they
are complicating the return to the classroom. The idea of mandating the vaccines doesn’t have the traction it should — again, because of pushback that is largely political and anti-science. We need clear directives from the White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We need guidance for opening schools from New York state. How does Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, get away with vacillating on mandating vaccines for working teachers? The people we count on are protecting their little fiefdoms and political advantages and chances for re-election by pandering to conspiracy theories, irrational fears and misguided groupthink. Who with the authority to do so will tell the teachers to get the damn shot and get back to class? Who will order that New York state children 12 and older get fully vaccinated? Who will make it a condition of participating in sports that those kids get the shots? Read the guidelines and despair. The Covid “directives” and “guidance” on school openings and safety rules, from the White House to the New York State Education Department to the governor’s office to local school districts, are a confusing mess
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of constantly evolving, pass-the-buck “suggestions.” There is monumental fiddling while the country burns. According to the State Education Department website, it is mandatory that children get vaccinated for polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis and chickenpox. This is not optional; kids must be vaccinated or a doctor must provide a valid medical reason for the exception. Why can’t we do this for the Covid vaccine when it becomes available to all school-age kids? Local school districts are asking for clear, concise guidelines for getting schools open and children back to class. They want to know about vaccination mandates, testing availability, social distancing requirements and options for online teaching. The New York State School Boards Association says that districts need the guidance as soon as possible. A lot of decisions are dependent on these guidelines, said Cathy Woodruff, speaking for the association. “Districts need as much information as possible, as early as possible, to prepare sufficiently and to put protocols in place in time for the start of school,’’ Woodruff said. “One of the many things we have learned from the experiences of 2020 and 2021 is the importance of consistency in the guidance from the state Department of
e need clear directives from the White House, the CDC and the state.
Health and the CDC.” Guess what? There is no consistency, and there are no hard-wired guidelines. As for remote learning, which may be necessary in some places, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this summer that he would be releasing a statewide policy on distance learning. His office has pointed to the state Health Department for guidance on that as well. Superintendents say they can work with the guidance, but need to get it started. So, everyone is pointing to everyone else for “guidance.” The governor, who we can imagine is hobbled by his self-inflicted political wounds, needs to summon the leadership qualities he demonstrated in the early days of the pandemic and lead his state’s schools through this next phase. Better yet, let him resign so we can move on this. Uncertainties abound. How do you create school environments that are well ventilated and conducive to learning? How do you transport children safely to and from school? How do you feed them and organize their outdoor sports? These questions beg for clear answers as the new strain of this disease spreads among unvaccinated Americans, creating the awful possibility of another, even more deadly variant popping up among this population of Covid victims who chose not to protect themselves. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.
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Cuomo did the right thing in resigning
ov. Andrew Cuomo’s initial reaction to a damning report filed Aug. 3 by state Attorney General Letitia James, detailing precisely how and when the governor sexually harassed 11 women, could only be described as bizarre. Rather than a full denial or apology, Cuomo gave us a slideshow with photo after photo of him hugging and kissing people in public, seemingly suggesting that’s just who he is — a hugger and a kisser, an old-school politician who revels in public displays of affection with his constituents, female or male. He kind of, sort of apologized for handsy gestures that were misinterpreted by any women as sexual advances, but it looked like he was prepared to fight to stay in office. So the governor took New Yorkers by surprise Tuesday when he announced that he would resign and hand the reins over to Lt. Gov. Kathy Hocul, a Democrat from Buffalo. It was the right thing to do. In our March 11 editorial, we wrote, “It has been disturbing and disheartening to hear a series of accusations against the governor — first, that his administration may not only have under-reported nursing home deaths, but also altered the reports, and second, that he may have sexually harassed four women. “If the growing number of accusations against Cuomo and his administration are proven true in the independent investigations now taking place, then he should resign, so as not to put the state through the long agony of an impeachment pro-
ceeding.” The number of accusers against the governor grew from four to 11 in a matter of weeks this spring. James quickly went to work, undertaking a fair, thorough examination of the facts, interviewing 179 witnesses and gathering 74,000 pieces of evidence before reaching an unequivocal conclusion: Cuomo had sexually harassed women who worked for him. The governor had to exit the political stage. A growing number of prosecutors were weighing potential criminal complaints against him over allegations that he groped women — an illegal act. Roiled by the coronavirus pandemic, New York state has endured enough turmoil over the past year and a half. We needn’t have witnessed the governor criminally charged. Cuomo’s first inclination was, seemingly, to stand his ground. He is a bulldog, a rough-and-tumble fighter who hits back when he’s punched in the gut. But with pressure mounting from all sides, it appeared he had no choice but to throw in the towel. In resigning, he has a chance to salvage some modicum of his political legacy — he has, after all, done enormous good on a number of fronts — and to preserve the legacy of his father, the great Mario Cuomo. A scandal of this magnitude threatened to besmirch the Cuomo family name. Like all New Yorkers, we were shocked, disappointed and dismayed that Cuomo was alleged to have made unwanted sexual advances, including kissing and touching,
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letters Smaller transit agencies need support To the Editor: After seven months, New Jersey Transit and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have been unable to agree on how to split $14.5 billion of CARES Act Covid-19 relief funds from Washington administered by the Federal Transit Administration. The MTA anticipated receipt of $4 billion in the second round of funding and $6.5 billion in the third. This disagreement impacts other non-MTA transit operators. Until New York and New Jersey agree on how to divide funding, the New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (the FTA-sanctioned metropolitan planning organization) will unable to complete its own split for its membership. This would result in the NICE Bus, City of Long Beach transit, Suffolk County transit and Town of Huntington buses’ inability to access their share of funding. These smaller agencies do not have the same ability to borrow money that the MTA does. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and other elected officials should ask Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the state Department of Transportation, the
given his public advocacy for legislation intended to eradicate harassment of women in the workplace. We now must wonder, was it all for show? Reportedly, he was signing #MeToo-era legislation into law one day, and the next engaging in unwanted sexual advances, most often toward younger women in powerless positions, including one who was a sexual assault survivor. We have to wonder, Governor, have you no shame? After all of this came out, Cuomo and his loyalist surrogates reportedly mounted an attack campaign designed to call his accusers’ allegations — and even their character — into question. That act alone was reason enough for him to resign. Clearly, Cuomo could read the proverbial tea leaves. The State Assembly was moving swiftly to impeach him. Impeachment is a long, drawn-out process that would have, in a very real sense, re-victimized his accusers, because they would have been forced to relive this nightmare in public. If Cuomo had not stepped down, however, impeachment would have been necessary to send a clear message that sexual harassment is unacceptable by anyone, including a sitting governor. State lawmakers gave Cuomo an Aug. 13 deadline to provide any additional evidence backing up his side of the story. Nearly 100 of the Assembly’s 150 members had said they would vote to impeach him if he did not resign. We can be thankful that the scandal never went that far. New Yorkers can breathe easier now, and start anew.
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n the fall, families and their students plan college tours. Given the time it takes to schedule and navigate such visits, careful planning is imperative. After deciding on where to visit, call for appointments with an admissions staff member and ask for an interview, to meet a faculty member, sit in on a class, visit a residence hall room and eat in the dining hall. Many colleges offer virtual information sessions and interactive tours. These and admissions open houses offer opportunities to hear roBert A. from campus leaders as well as stusCott dents and decide on where to visit. In preparing for visits, families should consider the characteristics they’re looking for. How far from home is acceptable? Will the student be most comfortable in a city, a suburban setting or a rural area? Will the student live on campus or at home? How large a campus is acceptable? How does the large university create smaller communities on campus? Is the admissions selectivity of the college such that the student would be an average, above average or “stretch” candidate because of the competition? Families and students should use research sources such as the federal College Scorecard to decide on a list of colleg-
es to examine in detail. School counselor should be helpful with information about past students who have gone to particular colleges and a library of college catalogs. Visit a nearby campus to practice your college visit strategies. The College Scorecard as research tool. The Scorecard can be useful in examining data about colleges and comparing them. A publication such as the “Fiske Guide to Colleges” can give a better picture of a campus. The Scorecard includes obvious elements such as size, fields of study available, acceptance rate, and SAT and ACT score ranges. Other information, however, is important to consider:
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here are many factors to consider when choosing an institute of higher learning.
■ Graduation rates. Rates below 60 percent can suggest a poor fit between those admitted and the campus environment. ■ Average annual cost, the published cost minus the average amount for grants and scholarships for federal aid recipients. When comparing colleges, whether public or private, calculate the net price. A private college will often charge a lower net price than a public one with a lower published tuition rate. ■ Financial aid and median student debt. These are important indicators of affordability. ■ Characteristics of the student body, including the number of undergraduates,
■ Admissions: Does the admissions staff give added weight to applicants who visit the campus? How important are test scores and an essay? Athletic prowess, or alumni connections?
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Letters MTA chairman and board members to resolve this dispute as soon as possible. Local bus operators, such as NICE Bus, do not deserve to be adversely financially impacted by this impasse between the two largest transit agencies in America. LARRy PENNER Great Neck Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office.
Keep 9/11 program funded To the Editor: Ahead of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, I am introducing legislation to address the impending World Trade Center Health Program funding shortfall that will begin affecting the program and its ability to provide services starting in 2025. I will push to include provisions from the bill in the upcoming reconciliation package. After years of efforts and calls on the federal government, Congress established the WTCHP in 2011 to provide medical treatment and monitoring for more than 110,000 9/11 responders and survivors. Now, nearly
■ Feel: Were the students, faculty and staff you met on campus friendly? A college has a narrative, a “story” based on who is there now and who came before.
six years since Congress reauthorized the program, it is estimated that the funding formula in the statute will not be able to keep pace with the anticipated costs of providing the program’s services to 9/11 heroes, who span all 50 states and 434 of the 435 congressional districts. Soon, the WTCHP will not have the funds needed to provide care for those still suffering the physical and mental impacts of 9/11 and for those who have yet to be diagnosed with 9/11-associated conditions caused by their toxic exposures. The victims of Sept. 11 were not just the men and women killed on that terrible day. Countless American lives continue to be claimed by illnesses linked to the attacks. Today we must uphold our promise and ensure that the WTCHP will have the funds it needs now and into the future. I am urging my colleagues in Congress to prioritize and pass the 9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act, and to remember that “we will never forget 9/11” isn’t just a slogan, but a reality we must uphold. The WTCHP originally passed with bipartisan support with a five-year authorization, and covers the lifespans of all who were affected, including responders to and survivors of the attacks on the World Trade
■ Housing and food service: Does the campus have sufficient residential hall space to house all undergraduates, or must students live in fraternity and sorority houses or off campus? Does the dining service offer a variety of foods? ■ Social life: Does the college sponsor a rich cultural life and support many clubs and organizations, or do fraternities and sororities dominate the social scene? Will a student feel left out if he or she doesn’t join one? Do students have to be varsity athletes to use the fitness center and recreational facilities? ■ Career placement: Does the career office provide access to jobs on campus and in the summer? Does it offer information about internships? Can students earn academic credit through internships? Robert A. Scott is president emeritus of Adelphi University and author of “How University Boards Work,” Johns Hopkins University Press, 2018, Eric Hoffer Awardee, 2019.
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