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SBU International Students Voice Concerns Post-Election BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Kaung Kyaw arrived in America when he was 19. “I’ve always thought since I came here that I’m a foreigner, so my opinions really don’t matter,� he said. He is just one of more than 4,000 international students who come to study at Stony Brook University from 103 countries. They make up a large, diverse population either living on campus or nearby. Many credit this international community for driving the large numbers of ethnically varied offerings of both shops and restaurants in the Setauket/Stony Brook area. Their inclusion in the community has led to events like the annual Dragon Boat Race Festival in Port Jefferson and the Chinese New Year celebration by the Ward Melville Heritage Organization. Kyaw, a 21-year-old student from Myanmar, came to the U.S. in 2018. He said he always had dreamt of coming to the United States and decided to choose SBU as his place of study to become a surgeon. But before he traveled here, he remembers hearing that Donald Trump was elected as Republican president back in 2016. Kyaw’s initial
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Photos clockwise from left: members of Chorus Line Dance Studio, with locations in Miller Place and Smithtown, must stay within the lines as they practice their moves. All are required to wear masks; young members of Chance to Dance studio in Setauket are also being recorded and livestreamed for other members not present; Members of Backstage Studio of Dance in Port Jefferson Station balance in their boxes Photos by Julianne Mosher
Local Dance Studios Change Shape in the Age of COVID BY JULIANNE MOSHER JULIANNE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM They all decided to think outside the box when it comes to socially distanced dancing. When dance studios across Long Island had to close their doors at the start of the Coronavirus pandemic back in March, owners were concerned about what that meant for their studios. Gwenn Capodieci, executive director at Backstage Studio of Dance in Port Jefferson Station, said in her 35 years at the studio, this year was unlike any other. “This was probably one of the hardest times of my life,” she said. “It was so very stressful trying to get the PPP loans, any other grants, working with our landlords, worrying about not being at the studio — I’m in the risky age group and I want to continue doing what I love.” But within a week after the shutdown, she said, Backstage posted 65 classes to Zoom. “Teaching on zoom was difficult,” she said. “In the beginning the kids were excited, but then it wore off. Part of dancing is they’re your family, you want to see them in class.” Capodieci said her studio surveyed parents on holding a recital — a rite of passage for many ballerinas where they adorn sparkly tutu’s and dance for their families on the big stage after months of rehearsals. They decided to cancel it this year. But in mid-July they were allowed to reopen in person, changing shape, and adhering to the new state’s guidelines for teaching. Inside her studio taped to the floor are different grids, a socially distanced box for each dancer to twirl
and tap in, while wearing their newest accessory — a mask. “We’ve perfected the cleaning routine,” she said. “We clean the floors in between every class, wipe down the barres and have taken every chair, cubby and bench that’s in the studio away.” “I want to be safe,” she added. “I don’t want to get anyone sick, and I don’t want to close my business.” Capodieci said the added costs of Zoom and the cleaning supplies took a toll, especially with enrollment down. “Enrollment was 60-something percent of what we normally have,” she said. “I’m hoping that next year is a good year for us.” Down the road, also in Port Jefferson Station, Port Jefferson Dance Academy was celebrating its 25th year in business when the virus struck. “We did not do Zoom classes, instead I started a private Facebook page and my teachers would upload videos so students can do classes, warmups, barre work and across the floor whenever they chose to so they wouldn’t have to miss out on a Zoom meeting time or class,” Director Tara Lennstrom said. “Financially it was rough because I wasn’t making a profit off of that. The hope was when we opened up again, we could just resume where we left off.” When they opened back up during Phase 4, they picked up on rehearsals for their recital. Normally the dancers perform at the Staller Center at Stony Brook University but were unable to due to COVID. She decided to hold an outdoor recital, instead. “I rented a giant dance floor with a DJ to
play the music and people didn’t feel like they were behind the shopping center,” she said. “It was one of the most difficult recitals I’ve ever had to put together, but it was probably one of the best.” Now in its 26th year, her classes look a little different. “We have 10 students per class, and I have a rather large studio, so that gives us ample space to dance,” she said. “People seem to be happy that there is something for their kids to do that’s fun and creative.” Decked in their leotards and masks, Lennstrom said her students are not even phased by the new guidelines anymore. “The resilience these kids have just shows you how they were able to adapt and how flexible they are,” she said. Gabrielle Cambria, special productions manager at Chorus Line Dance Studio in Smithtown and Miller Place, said opening back up under the new guidelines was a no-brainer. “We all know that physical health isn’t the only health you need,” she said. “Everyone’s been really lucky and safe at our studio, and we’ve been dancing ever since.” Chorus Line also implemented a large TV screen into their classrooms so students can Zoom in from home. “Our in-class group is cut in half, so they go back and forth each week,” Cambria added. Chance to Dance in Setauket did the same thing and opened up a Google Classroom account back in April. “Anybody can take virtual class if they want to,” Jennifer Kranenberg, studio owner said. “If they’re not comfortable yet coming to class, they can still do something.”
Kranenberg said the virtual option was one positive that came out of COVID, because it allows students to makeup a class from home, or if they’re feeling slightly under the weather, they can still dance online. At the start of the pandemic, Kranenberg said she knew how important the social aspect was for her students, so she added bonus weekly fun calendar of events including show and tells, Netflix movie nights, tea parties and family game nights online so her kids could still communicate virtually. She also featured her graduating seniors on social media, along with a surprise graduation car parade and a small, socially distanced prom. “I gave a huge piece of myself to make sure that the kids were having fun, staying engaged and getting to be with each other, having interactions with their dance friends,” she said. “It goes a long way.” And, like the other studios, she faced similar challenges. She had to cut one of her three rooms to maintain a cap on students. “Enrollment is definitely low,” she said. “I wish it was higher than it was, but it’s not awful. I feel hopeful, but I’m scared. I feel like it’s a tight margin financially to, swing it and to get by.” Despite being in different locations with different students and classes, all four owners can agree that being back with their students was worth the hardship they faced the last nine months. Capodieci said that her first day back in the studio she cried when she saw her students. “I love teaching dance,” she said. “I love my kids. I want to be with them, and if wearing the mask allows us to dance then we have to wear a mask.”
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Middle Country Library Hosts Annual Model Rocket Launch Families came out to the Middle Country Public Library in Centereach for the library’s annual Model Rocket Launch on Saturday, Nov. 7. Patrons of all ages were invited to participate in the Model Rocket: Take and Make program. The program allowed participants to pick up a supply bag from the library containing a rocket kit and all materials needed to assemble a model rocket. After building and decorating their rockets at home, they were asked to return them to the library in preparation for the launch. Participants were then invited to attend the in-person launch of their rocket or the virtual
launch that will premiere on the Middle Country Public Library’s YouTube page on Nov. 14. The project was made possible in partnership with NASA@My Library, led by the National Center for Interactive Learning at the Space Science Institute. Partners include the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office, Pacific Science Center, Cornerstones of Science, and Education Development Center. NASA@My Library is made possible through the support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate as part of its STEM Activation Program.
Brookhaven Town Highway Superintendent Daniel P. Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio (R have announced the resurfacing of Mooney Pond Road from County Road 83 in Selden to Pauls Path in Coram, as well as Sabre Drive, Sherry Lane and Kathleen Court. Prior to the resurfacing of the roadways, inhouse highway department crews completed concrete improvements in the area, including the installation of approximately 40 aprons, as well as new curb, sidewalk and ADA-compliant handicap ramps. The total cost for this paving project was approximately $419,000. “Mooney Pond Road is a heavily-traversed, main thoroughfare for residents of the Bretton Woods, Country Village and Village in the Woods communities,” Losquadro said. “The roadways in this paving project are now safer
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on the bright side and practicing gratitude by reflecting upon the things that I am thankful for.” Veronica Alvarenga Hon, 21 from Costa Rica, has spent two-and-a-half years in the States. She said that before coming here, she always found the American electoral system to be interesting. In Costa Rica, they elect the president according to popular vote. “I do have to say that for a long time, the U.S. portrayed itself as the leader of the free world — they were an example of what you could achieve by valuing freedom and respecting other people’s rights,” she said. “This, for some reason, made the U.S. seem more liberal in my mind. I was very surprised that many people were very conservative, even by my own standards.” The 2020 election, to Hon, was polarizing. “President Trump often uses inflammatory rhetoric which only riles people up more,” she said. “I think this is just another example of the populist trend that we are seeing in the world. It was very disappointing to see so many people voting for the opposite of what I would consider American values, such as equality, freedom, respect and tolerance.” But she said it’s natural for people to disagree when it comes to politics. “I just don’t think it’s usually so personal to everyone,” she said.
Superintendent Losquadro and Councilman Michael Loguercio (R-Ridge), right, on Mooney Pond Road in Coram. Photo from TOB
and smoother for all motorists, as well as pedestrians and bicyclists.” Hon added that she viewed the election more about getting Trump out of office, rather than liking Biden. “The U.S., once the leader of the free world, seems to have forgotten that to lead, you need people that will follow,” she said. “I am hoping that the Biden administration takes a different approach in their foreign policy — one that would consider rejoining the Paris Agreement, the World Health Organization and the JCPOA [known commonly as the Iran nuclear deal].” Kyaw agreed. ”Trump being the president has shown you how much racism there is in America,” he said. “This was all there before he came in the spotlight. They just started expressing it and people started becoming nastier and nastier. We need to start fixing that.” Abhishek Cherath, 21 from Mumbai [formerly Bombay] in India said in his opinion bringing back America to what it was before Trump’s presidency will not be easy. “The things that are being put at risk by Trumpism are much longer lasting than anything else,” he said. “Politics is dirty. But the only alternative to politics is war — that’s not a good alternative.” Under a Biden term in office, Cherath said he hopes things will be more pleasant among his American colleagues. “I don’t really know what I’m going to do, but I hope America is OK,” he said. “Because there’s a lot of wonderful stuff that happens here, and it will be a real shame to just have that all vanish into a civil war.”
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BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Though this year’s election arguably lasted far longer than any other in recent history, the way even the presidential election has lingered in the news has not slowed the amount of stress people are feeling in its wake. A study conducted by market research firm The Harris Poll for the American Psychological Association, released Oct. 7, said 76% of Democrats, 67% of Republicans and 64% of Independent voters said the election was a major stressor in their lives. Local psychologists have witnessed the general anxiety from their patients and the 2020 election’s impact on mental health. Dr. Donna Friedman said among her clients who go to her in her East Setauket practice, she would agree with the APA’s study. And with the combination of the COVID-19 pandemic and protests all around the country over law enforcement, the level of election stress is something she has never before seen in her near 35 years in private practice. Worse, lingering questions of a peaceful transfer of power and absentee ballot counts have made this period of heightened tension last. Though people may not have the same political viewpoints, many of them share similar feelings of stress. Every person is different, and among the many issues of an issue-filled age, individuals have a much bigger opportunity to feel anxious. The APA study points out those with chronic health conditions are significantly more likely to say the election is a very significant source of stress for them. “For some people the issue is Trump and how he treats women, for another person it might be issues with police, how law enforcement has affected them — it depends,� Friedman said. “It’s not across the board everyone feels the same way.� What people are feeling stressed and anxious about also depends on different demographics. For people of color, the election was even more of a stressor than previous years, such as with Black people at 71% in 2020 compared to just 46% in 2016, according to the APA study. Dr. Chris Kearney, a fellow East Setauket-based psychologist, said with all the external factors, this current election has heightened stress further than he’s seen before from any other election. Kearney, who works with both adolescents and adults, said young people are afraid of what this pandemic and election mean for them
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Salary commensurable with experience
ROCKY POINT UFSD P/T custodial workers, P/T licensed security, substitute food service and substitute teachers. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE OUR DISPLAY AD.
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Suffolk County established caterer (35+ years) with clients from Montauk to Manhattan. Immediate opening for culinary professional with minimum 6 years off-premises catering experience. Will be responsible for maintaining menu & brand identity, ensure food is prepared properly, aesthetically pleasing, and manage kitchen operations and staff (under 10). Collaborate with management on inventory, budget, and food presentation. New American cuisine. Plant-based, Latin & Asian a plus. Responsibilities include: Purchase food & supplies from vendors approved by the company; monitor & track inventory (minimize waste, ensure quality & freshness); develop menus & create new dishes seasonally; hire, train & supervise kitchen personnel; stay current on industry trends; identify new culinary techniques & presentations; assist kitchen staff with food prep; strong knowledge of food handling health code regulations; provide direction & supervision to kitchen staff. Weekly hours vary from 40-60 hours to include Saturday & some Sunday events. Compensation negotiable.
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INDEPENDENT INSURANCE AGENCY looking for P/T-F/T licensed Property/Casualty Insurance Broker for small family owned agency. See display ad for more information. 631-448-1848 LYNEER STAFFING SOLUTIONS Hiring Mail Sorters, Data Entry $14.50, Forklifts $17.00, Mystery Shoppers Ages 21-25 $18.00. 860 Long Island Ave., Deer Park, NY 11729 631-586-4699
LAMINATE FLOOR INSTALLER AND TRIM WORK at CBW Floor and Trim. Salary commensurable with experience. Call 631-627-5067
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SOUNDVIEW ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING Prompt* Reliable* Professional. Residential/Commercial, Free Estimates. Ins/Lic#57478-ME. Owner Operator, 631-828-4675 See our Display Ad in the Home Services Directory
Exterminating SCIENTIFIC EXTERMINATING SERVICES let’s all stay safe, ecological protection, ticks, ants, mosquitoes, termites, Natural Organic products 631-265-5252-See Display ad for more information.
Fences SMITHPOINT FENCE. DEER PROBLEM? WE CAN HELP! Wood, PVC, Chain Link, Stockade. Free estimates. Now offering 12 month interest free financing. Commercial/Residential. 70 Jayne Blvd., PJS. Lic.37690-H/Ins. 631-743-9797 www.smithpointfence.com.
Floor Services/Sales FINE SANDING & REFINISHING Wood Floor Installations Craig Aliperti, Wood Floors LLC. All work done by owner. 28 years experience. Lic.#47595-H/Insured. 631-875-5856
Furniture/Restoration/ Repairs REFINISHING & RESTORATION Antiques restored, repairing recane, reupholstery, touch-ups kitchen, front doors, 40 yrs exp, SAVE$$$, free estimates. Vincent Alfano 631-707-1228
Heating/Cooling HEATING SPECIALIST FOR ALL HEATING SERVICES Installations and repairs for Boilers, Oil tanks and Hot Water Heaters. 10 years of excellent experience. See Display Ad for more info. Call 631-704-0218
Home Improvement ALL PHASES OF HOME IMPROVEMENT From attic to your basement, RCJ Construction www.rcjconstruction.com commercial/residential, lic/ins 631-580-4518. BLUSTAR CONSTRUCTION The North Shore’s Most Trusted Renovation Experts. 631-751-0751 We love small jobs too! Suffolk Lic. #48714-H, Ins. See Our Display Ad LAMPS FIXED, $65. In Home Service!! Handy Howard. My cell 646-996-7628
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SCREENED TOP SOIL Mulch, compost, decorative and driveway stone, concrete pavers, sand/block/portland. Fertilizer and seed. JOS. M. TROFFA MATERIALS CORP. 631-928-4665, www.troffa.com
Masonry CARL BONGIORNO LANDSCAPE/MASON CONTRACTOR All phases Masonry Work:Stone Walls, Patios, Poolscapes. All phases of Landscaping Design. Theme Gardens. Residential & Commercial. Lic/Ins. 631-928-2110
Miscellaneous DISH TV $59.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. 1-888-609-9405
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PAGE A18 • THE TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY • November 12, 2020
Editorial
Voting for Better
Amongst record-breaking turnout for the 2020 election, there is still one lingering issue that Suffolk County needs to correct for the many elections in our future, namely the dearth of early voting locations in the county. In the midst of a pandemic, providing an opportunity for locals to vote earlier than Election Day made more sense than ever before. It was about keeping the number of people to a minimum to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Accommodating those who didn’t want to vote amongst crowds because they felt they would be at a higher risk to catch the coronavirus should have been at the utmost of priorities. In Suffolk, past years have seen one early voting site per town, and this year the number of locations was increased to 12. Critics had lobbied for more than a dozen sites in the county, preferably 21, but the calls were met with compromise. Well, the results are in and the critics were right. The slight bump in polling places wasn’t enough. People found themselves in line at early polling locations for hours. Lines at locations like Brookhaven Town Hall or Nesconset Elementary School snaked through parking lots and twisted around residential streets. As ridiculous as it sounds, people had to bring chairs with them to vote. According to New York State law, the boards of elections should consider various factors when choosing a site including population density, travel time, proximity to other sites and how close it is to public transportation routes. In Brookhaven, voters could find locations in Farmingville and Mastic but nothing on the North Shore. Smithtown residents had one location in Nesconset and many, once they discovered they would have to wait hours in line, traveled to Brentwood to vote early. In the TBR News Media coverage area from Cold Spring Harbor to Wading River along the North Shore of the Island — which can vary between 40 to 50 miles depending on what route a person takes — that Nesconset location was the only early voting polling place. Of course, we realize one of the problems may be a lack of poll workers and volunteers. Hearing the concerns of many residents who are now shouting voter fraud and the like it’s ironic how more people aren’t willing to participate in one of the most important processes in America. Our suggestion to the Suffolk County Board of Elections: Make more of an effort in getting the word out that people are needed to help voters. The long lines of people to cast an early vote proved that Suffolk residents wanted their voices to be heard. Those lines proved that the county and country need to rethink the early voting process. Suffolk County needs to work out a funding stream that is dedicated to early polling places come Election Day, and the nation needs to have a serious conversation about standardized processes for mail-in ballots or early voting. At the same time, why not make Election Day a national holiday? While the hope is that future election procedures won’t need to adhere to pandemic guidelines, offering a more flexible schedule enables people more than 15 hours on Election Day to have their say, no matter what their workday schedule or other responsibilities entail. To have one day to vote may have worked in the early days of our country, but with the U.S. population increasing massively over the centuries, and people of color as well as women gaining the right to vote along the way, it’s time to expand to make sure every adult in America can vote no matter what their circumstances may be.
Letters to the Editor
An Open Letter to U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer Dear Senator Schumer, I believe that President-elect Biden genuinely wants to heal the serious divisions in our country, and I believe that you are in a unique position to advise him. A significant portion of Trump voters were white people without a college degree who feel disrespected by better educated professionals and business people. Many of these alienated people live in rural areas and are blue collar workers who are either skilled tradespeople (carpenters, electricians, plumbers, farmers, repair people, etc.), or unskilled doing many necessary jobs such as factory work, or routine office work. They need to be shown respect and they need to feel that they are respected. I suggest that President
Biden visit those areas himself and also send Vice President Kamala Harris and his cabinet to fan out and just listen to what they have to say. They shouldn’t tell them what Biden will do for them but just listen sympathetically and find out what they are feeling and what they say they need. Then when they return to Washington it is important both to speak to those needs and to devise programs that they say they want. This is not only a matter of good politics, but it will be necessary for him to govern and it is also the right thing to do. All Americans deserve to feel that they have the respect of their government and their fellow Americans. Adam D. Fisher Port Jefferson Station
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer. File photo
The Power of a Pronoun: Pronouns Matter The goals of this piece is twofold. Firstly, it is to illustrate what I understand to be an interesting paradox and similarities between the size of a living life form and the size of some English words. Now you may ask, “What do I mean by that?” Well, if I look at small life forms such as a tick, mosquito, poison tree frog, poisonous spider, the amount of damage, havoc, sometimes death they can inflict on a human, in relation to their size is interesting to me. In viewing the pronoun in similar light with regard to its size as a part of speech in our English language, defined as a word that
is used instead of a noun or noun phrase. Usually the word is short or small with regard to the number of symbols ex. she, he, I, they, we, you, it, this. These small words in my opinion, can, if utilized and used properly, result in huge changes in the “karma,” or in other words, the atmosphere of society. Secondly, elaborating on what I previously wrote, using the pronoun “they“ — exclusively as opposed to “we,” needs a great deal of work. In view of recent events, our 46th president elect has stated, “we” are in a position to heal the nation. To the majority of Americans “we” has just demonstrated in the presidential
election “our” desire for a change in leadership. If the majority of Americans choose to consciously within themselves live their lives adhering to kindness, gentleness, truth, sincerity, honesty, respect toward others, understanding, caring, giving, compassion, love, etc., “we” along with “they” — elected officials — are at a prime time to utilize the opportunity to heal “our” country. May “we,” in the words of John Lennon “come together” at this momentous time in history and collectively join hands and move forward. Paul Feinberg South Setauket
Time for Candidates to Pick Up Campaign Signs Election Day has come and gone. This reminds me of “The Outer Limits,” a 1960s television show. With the end of round the clock commercials by politicians, political parties, political action groups and payfor-play special interest groups, we now return control of your television back to you until the next election cycle. No more
candidates campaign mailings clogging our mailboxes and weighing down are hard working postal employees. Finally, some peace and quite. Now if only all the winning and losing candidates would pick up all the thousands of campaign signs that litter our roads and highways to help clean up
our environment. All can use left over campaign funds to hire either the Boy Scouts or the Girl Scouts to collect this litter. They could pay our young people a nominal fee which I’m sure would be appreciated. Larry Penner Great Neck
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November 12, 2020 • THE TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY • PAGE A19
Opinion Crows and Irritated People Seem to Call My Name
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ith a number of extended friends and family pregnant during this turbulent year, I have been thinking about one of the first decisions parents make on behalf of children who can’t yet verbalize their preferences. What’s in a name, you say? Well, just about everything. A long, complicated and difficult to spell name could help someone stand out. It could D. None also connect that of the above person to a family legacy or history BY DANIEL DUNAIEF and enable him to carry the trappings of a family tree every time he says or writes his name.
At the same time, that person, if she interacts with a large collection of people, may spend an enormous amount of time each day spelling or pronouncing her name and answering questions about its origin. As an aside, one of my favorite names comes courtesy of a close friend who is a doctor. He was in the operating room many years ago during a complicated delivery by an expectant mother who didn’t speak English. She decided to name her son Nosmo. His middle name was King. She got the name from the No Smoking sign she read in the waiting room. For some reason, when I meet someone, I struggle with two of the most basic elements of communication. First, they say their name. Something happens in that time shortly after I hear the name. I’m so focused on saying my name, which I’ve known all my life, that I erase her name. It’s as if a devilish part of my brain has blurred her name with a miniature eraser. That also appears to happen to other people, as several of them have listened to me say my
name and then ask, “Did you say your name was Doug” or “Dave?” They tend to remember the first letter. You would think I wouldn’t have any trouble with such a simple first name, Dan, and yet, you’d be wrong. When I start with “My name is” or “This is,” somehow, the “s” from the “is” elides with my name, making my response sounds like, “This is Stan.” To compensate, I have tried to wait as long as possible between the “is” and my name, almost as if I’m building suspense. “Hi, this is” ... wait for it … have a sandwich ... check your email … look at that pretty bird … okay, now, “Dan.” Sometimes, when I’m outside, I hear my name when no one was talking to me or to anyone else who shares my name. I returned from walking my dog recently and heard “Daaaannn,” “Daaaaaaaann,” “Daaaaaannn” calls. At first, I thought it was my wife, trying to use her special human echolocation to find me, but it turned out to be a crow welcoming my dog and me back.
Long and Lonely Road to the Top
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he road to the election of a woman vice president of the United States is a long one, and with our newspapers, we have traveled it from the first nomination of a woman by a major party to today. Geraldine Ferraro was the running mate of Walter Mondale in the 1984 presidential election and was supported after she was nominated by a majority of womBetween en, according to a you and me Newsweek poll, BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF 49% to 41%. Men supported the Reagan-Bush ticket 58% to 36%. In the end, despite a lively campaign that had Ferraro traveling 55,000 miles around the country and speaking in 85 cities, the Democratic ticket lost in a landslide, carrying only the underdog, Walter Mondale and his home state of Minnesota and the District of Columbia. When I was president of the New York Press
Association, it was my responsibility to arrange for the keynote speaker at our 1985, 500-member state convention. I mailed an invitation to Ferraro, and despite collegial assurances that she would not even read the letter herself, much less come, she delighted us by accepting. Indeed, she came to the hotel in Colonie, north of Albany center, for the entire weekend and was most generous with her time, including a productive shopping trip during break to the local mall on Saturday afternoon. She also gave my oldest son a private interview for his college newspaper. Why did she agree to come? She felt poorly treated by the press throughout her campaign, and I had suggested that she might want to offer her impressions of how badly she was covered to us. Indeed, she did, in direct and no uncertain terms. Ferraro, as you might guess, was a remarkable woman and politician. She was known for her breezy style and saucy manner, and when she felt patronized by Reagan’s vice presidential candidate, George H. W. Bush during the campaign, she memorably scolded him publicly. She was endearing in many ways. When introduced at public gatherings, if she liked the introduction music, she would break into a little dance behind the speaker’s platform before beginning her talk. She wore silk
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dresses and pearls but never flowers. When my husband, who was with me at the convention, brought both of us corsages to wear on stage, she declined most apologetically. “I’m not allowed to wear flowers,” she explained to our astonishment. “They are too feminine.” As The New York Times described in her obituary in 2011, she was ideal for television. Down to earth, streaked blond hair, a peanutbutter-and-jelly sandwich-making mother of three, she was appealing, I guess in the way of Doris Day. She was brought up by a single mother, who over the years, it was told, sewed beads on wedding dresses to pay for her daughter to attend good schools. And while Ferraro graduated from Fordham Law School, it was not until her own children were of school age that she started
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When people are flustered, injured, or disappointed, they often yell something. Unfortunately for me and, perhaps, other Dans, they shout something that sounds like my name. After stubbing their toe or reading a disappointing email, they scream, “Damn!” Hearing the frustrated and loud call, I match that with, “Yeah, what?” That might be funny to them, if they weren’t already annoyed. The ubiquitous nature of my name has created confusion on athletic teams or in offices. My last name doesn’t offer an easy alternative. Indeed, my son, who doesn’t share the same first name as anyone on the baseball team, is, nonetheless, nicknamed “Knife” because, somehow, Duh nay uff, became Doo knife, which was shortened to knife. It makes sense to teenagers. As one of Jerry Seinfeld’s girlfriends on the eponymous show “Seinfeld” pointed out, it could be worse: her name rhymed with a female body part Jerry couldn’t remember, and it wasn’t “Vulva.”
working in the Queens District Attorney’s office. From 1979-1985, after serving as a criminal prosecutor, she was elected to the House of Representatives. Less combative than Representative Bella Abzug before her, she proved to be comfortable and well liked “by the boys,” especially House Speaker Tip O’Neill, Jr. And while she was more familiar with urban ward politics than foreign policy, for example, she was a quick study and learned what she needed to know at any given time. Unfortunately, Ferraro was forced to hold a marathon news conference in the middle of the election, when her husband, John Zaccaro, was accused of financial misdealings, an event that certainly hurt the ticket. Born in Newburgh, New York, in 1935, Ferraro was, to me, a phenomenon in a crowded room. She would stop and shake hands with every person as she walked along, look each one in the eye and within 30 seconds establish some common connection that brought a smile to each face. She was not only the first woman candidate for vice president of a major party but also the first Italian-American nominee. Kamala Harris stands on Geraldine Ferraro’s shoulders finally with her win.
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