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Middle Country Central School District announced that four exceptional students — Newfield High School senior Nicole Hatzisarris, Centereach High School senior Tyler Padron, Selden Middle School sixth-grader Isabella Muccio and Dawnwood Middle School eighthgrader Michael Cosmo — were recognized for excelling in scholarship, citizenship and community service. These four outstanding students were recipients of the district’s Student of the Month awards for December 2019. “It’s the district’s honor to recognize Nicole, Tyler, Isabella and Michael for their distinguished leadership and positive influence on our district,” said Superintendent Roberta Gerold. “Their ability to serve as leaders throughout the school community and dedication as active participants in the district is admirable. We are so proud of our students. Congratulations!”
Nicole Hatzisarris
Nicole was named Student of the Month for her willingness to give back to the school community, drive to move forward and academic excellence. With a weighted grade point average of 97.24, Nicole plans to major in mathematics while she attends college in the fall. She will likely start her fall semester as a sophomore given the number of college credits she will have already earned at the end of her senior year.
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Nicole Hatzisarris, Tyler Padron, Michael Cosmo and Isabella Muccio are the Middle Country students of December. Photos from Middle Country Central School District
Nicole serves as General Organization historian and is an active member of the girls varsity leaders club, women’s choir, National Honor Society and varsity tennis team. Outside of school, Nicole is a foster parent for animals through Last Chance Animal Rescue and an active donator for the Wounded Warrior Project of which she received the Marine Corps Certificate of Appreciation. Nicole is described by teachers as a goodnatured person who goes out of her way to help those around her. She has presented herself as a leader to underclassmen and fellow seniors by conducting herself professionally and with grace. Her insight and generosity to those around her have been tremendous assets to Newfield High School and the Middle Country community.
Tyler Padron
Tyler was recognized for his compassion, kindness and spirit. His unique ability to continuously search for the silver lining of every situation has emitted waves of positivity throughout the building. Tyler — a dedicated worker — strives to help those around him by encouraging his peers to branch out and try new things. Tyler is described by his teachers as an individual who is always willing to go the extra mile. In the fall, Tyler will be pursuing a liberal arts degree at Suffolk County Community College and plans to transfer to SUNY Farmingdale where he will study communications. He aspires to become a sports radio show host for ESPN.
Michael was selected as Student of the Month in recognition of his self-motivation and work ethic. With an overall average of 99.63, Michael sets an example of excellence and good citizenship by consistently providing a helping hand to his peers. In each classroom, Michael is an active participant in discussions and activities. Thoughtful, kind and quick-witted, Michael is dedicated to pursuing his education and can often be found reaching for a book after completing his classwork.
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Isabella was named Student of the Month because of her academic vigor and positive attitude that shines throughout the building. Isabella has maintained a cumulative GPA of 98.3 and is an active member of the school community. This includes student government, the Environmental/Plant Club and Youth for Humanity Club. Isabella will be presenting data from a recent field trip at Brookhaven National Laboratory later this year. Outside the classroom, Isabella is involved with lacrosse, dance and Girl Scouts. She recently earned the Girl Scouts’ Bronze Award for her participation at a local soup kitchen.
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BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Yankees National Baseball Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera was known throughout his professional career for his knack of nailing down tough victories. On Jan. 16, baseball’s alltime career saves leader added another victory to his business career when he won approval of a zoning change from the Brookhaven Town Board for a proposed Honda dealership in Port Jefferson Station. The dealership on Route 112, dubbed Mariano Rivera Honda, could open later this year if the town
Planning Board approves a site plan. The Town Board voted 7-0 to rezone parts of the 8.1-acre property to allow expansion of an existing building and construction of a new one. The Planning Board has yet to set a date to hear Rivera’s plan. “It feels great to be able to be a part of Port Jefferson Station,” Rivera said after the vote. “We’re excited to make new friends, be able to help others and do the right thing for this community.” Don King, the Kings Park-based lawyer representing Rivera, said the business will be a good fit in the community “They love him, the excitement is there — I had one guy tell me he wants to buy a car in [Yankee] pinstripes,” he said. The Hall of Fame pitcher met with the Port Jefferson Station/Terryville Civic Association last May to discuss the project. While the civic submitted a letter to the town with no complaints, Councilwoman Valerie Cartright (D-Port Jefferson Station) said there were a few suggestions that would help the site fit better into the area. “The [sales and service] building was originally 55,000 square feet and we reduced down to 35,000,” King said. “The neighbors asked if we could do something smaller and we would if we got permission from Honda
Above, site plans for the Mariano Rivera dealership in Port Jefferson Station as the town agrees a new zoning change for the property; right, Rivera in tan jacket with his attorneys at Brookhaven Town Board Jan. 16. Photos by David Luces
— and we did.” Rivera’s plan also calls for expanding an existing 6,425-square-foot auxiliary building by more than 30 percent and increasing the parking lot’s capacity to hold over 350 vehicles. The dealership would be built at an existing car dealer site at 1435 Route 112, between Jefferson and Washington avenues. King said they don’t have a date yet of when the dealership could open but said it comes down to a number of things like designs tweaks and
how soon the Planning Board can review the site plans. Once these are approved and necessary permits are obtained, construction will start. After the hearing, Rivera interacted with Yankees fans and residents who came out to Town Hall in Farmingville. He posed for pictures and signed autographs for a number of Brookhaven officials. “This man has the golden touch,” Councilman Dan Panico (R-Manorville) said after the hearing concluded.
North Shore Residents Remember Martin Luther King Jr. BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Two events during the past three-day holiday weekend drew North Shore residents to Setauket to remember Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the civil rights activist. On Jan. 18, despite snow in the forecast, more than 100 people attended the 4th annual Martin Luther King Unity Festival at Setauket Presbyterian Church organized by the civic group Building Bridges In Brookhaven.
The day included music, workshops and a panel discussion on the theme of Building the Beloved Community Across Generations. Approximately 20 nonprofit groups were also on hand for the Be the Change volunteer fair. The event provided an opportunity for attendees to discuss the life, legacy and vision of King, according to Susan Perretti of Building Bridges. Tom Lyon, also of the group, said the event provided “a lot of very valuable networking and planning for future collaborations.” Among those participating Jan. 18 was Community Growth Center of Port Jefferson Station, which held its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Peace & Unity Multi-Faith Prayer Service and Concert two days later at The Bates House in Setauket. On Jan. 20, a standing-room only crowd filled the venue to hear speakers and enjoy music. Participants were also encouraged to bring donations for Pax Christi’s men’s shelter. Among those speaking at the event was Father Francis Pizzarelli from Hope House Ministries and Kadam Holly McGregor from Kadampa Meditation Center of Long Island. Before leading a meditation, McGregor told the attendees that everyone can become like King if they work on themselves. The H.I.M.S. from Hope House Ministries,
Vinny Posillico from Singing Bowls-Sound Healing and Stuart Markus, a folk singer of Gathering Time, entertained the crowd. Perretti said she and others from Building Bridges attended the Jan. 20 event to support the center and was reminded at both events of King’s dream of building the “beloved community,” a society based on justice, equal opportunity and love of one’s fellow human beings. “It was wonderful to be part of a gathering focusing on unity and what we have in common,” she said. “There were faith leaders from the Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Hindu and Buddhist traditions. It feels more important than ever for us to come together and respect our differences.” Michael Hoffner, executive director of Community Growth Center, was inspired by the turnout, and said the annual event at The Bates House aims to bring people and religious leaders together from different faiths to spark a change of heart and create changes from the inside out. He said he believes that the answer to our country’s “current problems require a deep spiritual solution.” “We as a community and a country need to awaken to a deeper sense of love, peace and unity that can only come from a transformation of the heart,” he said. “We
Kadam Holly McGregor speaks to attendees of the MLK Peace & Unity Multi-Faith Prayer Service Jan. 20, above. At left, guest speakers Liz Gannon-Graydon, founder of What BETTER Looks Like, and environmental activist Saad Amer, founder of Plus1Vote, conduct a workshop Jan. 18. Above photo by Rita J. Egan; photo at left from Building Bridges In Brookhaven
can’t expect peace to come from laws and policies alone — peace in our world can only come from peace in our heart. Peace on the inside leads to peace on the outside.”
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BY KYLE BARR KYLE@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY1) was named to President Donald Trump’s (R) legal defense team regarding the Senate’s impeachment trial, which began Jan. 21. Seven other members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been named to the team as well. Zeldin has been a big proponent of the president and has decried the impeachment trial constantly on cable news shows and on Twitter. The other members of the team have also been outspoken allies of Trump, including fellow Rep. Elise Stefanik, whose district includes a large part of upstate New York. “The President NEVER should have been impeached in the first place!” Zeldin wrote on Twitter, also congratulating his fellow congress members on being assigned to the legal team. The White House statement announcing Zeldin’s position said that such officials have already provided guidance to the White House team and derided the impeachment
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proceedings in the house, saying it was “concocted” by Democrats. People planning to run against Zeldin were quick to condemn him for accepting the position. In a release, Nancy Goroff, a Stony Brook Democrat planning to run for the 1st congressional seat, said the congressman “has his priorities upside down and backwards, caring more about lying for President Trump than standing up for his constituents.”
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MCPL to Host Nursery School Fair The Youth Services department of the Middle Country Public Library will be sponsoring a Nursery School Fair Saturday, Jan. 25. The event will be held at the Centereach building from 10 a.m. to noon. Representatives from local nursery schools, day care centers and preschools will be available to answer parents’ and caregivers’ questions concerning education philosophy, child
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MCPL Foundation Awarded $5,000 The Middle Country Library Foundation was awarded $5,000 from the John C. Dunphy Private Foundation to support the Family Center program in the Middle Country, Brentwood and Riverhead communities.
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State, county and area hospitals are bracing for this year’s flu season following reports of a sharp increase in recent weeks in the number of flu cases in New York state. About 11,000 confirmed cases of influenza were reported by the New York State Department of Health for the week ending Jan. 11. That’s an increase of 10 percent over the previous week, according to the New York State Flu Tracker. There were 641 new cases in Suffolk County. The statewide total this season stands at almost 44,000. Similarly, “widespread”’ flu activity was reported by health departments in 46 states as of the last week of December, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Stony Brook Children’s Hospital’s Dr. Sharon Nachman, division chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and professor of Pediatrics, said currently the hospital is in the midst of handling an influx of influenza cases. “We are dealing with the children’s hospital being quite full,” she said. “We have a number of infants with the flu, and we are
concerned about it.” The hospital hopes to see an improvement in the next couple of weeks. Nachman points to a number of reasons why we have been seeing more flu cases in the state: People unwilling to get vaccinated; individuals believing that they are safe from getting sick if they haven’t in the past; a belief that cold and flu medications are better than the shot, among other things. “I ask patients, ‘Is there a legitimate reason why you don’t want to be vaccinated?’” Nachman said. “You have to think of who is also living in your household, like young people and the elderly. Community protection is everyone’s job.” The division chief said if everyone got their flu vaccine there would be less people to treat. “You are 100 percent at risk without the vaccine,” Nachman said. “The vaccine will not prevent someone from getting the flu, but it can lessen the severity of it and shorten its duration.” She said despite some misconceptions, you can’t catch the flu from the vaccine as it does not contain a live virus. If you happen to get sick after getting a flu shot, it’s a coincidence as there are a lot of viruses and illnesses
Cases of the flu have increased in the area including at Stony Brook Children’s Hospital. Stock photo
circulating during the winter months. In an effort to curb flu cases in Suffolk County, officials announced recently that the county would be offering free influenza immunization to residents 6 months of age
and older who are uninsured or whose health insurance does not cover flu immunization. “The health and wellness of our residents is of utmost importance,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) in a statement. “The flu has been on the rise, and we want residents to know it is not too late to protect yourself and your loved ones from what can turn into a debilitating disease by getting immunized as soon as possible.” The county’s health department has been providing flu immunizations at a number of locations including Suffolk County Department of Health Services at Great River in the Town of Islip and at Riverhead Free Library. Nachman said it is important to constantly wash your hands and if you are sick, stay home to avoid exposing others to the illness. Flu shots are also available at local pharmacies, pediatrician and health care provider offices, as well at county-affiliated health centers. People who are having difficulty finding flu shots or community groups serving those who are in need of flu shots are advised to contact the county Department of Health Services Bureau of Communicable Disease Control at 631-854-0333.
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Bernstein No Longer in the Running for SBU President BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Stony Brook University Interim President Michael Bernstein has officially withdrawn his name for consideration in the search for the next SBU president. Bernstein made the difficult decision “after considerable reflection,” according to an email statement from SBU. “As he considered his future career options, he felt he needed the freedom to pursue external professional opportunities, without the complication of being an internal candidate at Stony Brook,” the statement read. “Michael has stated that he has been enormously impressed with, and inspired by the excellence of the faculty, staff, and students throughout Stony Brook’s campuses. It is his and the cabinet’s expectation that we will continue to work together as a team over the course of this next semester to move forward on all of our key goals.” The interim president took over the reins at the university after former SBU President Dr. Samuel L. Stanley Jr. exited the position Aug. 1, 2019. In May of 2019, it was announced that Stanley would take on the role of president at
Michigan State University in August that year. In June of 2019, the State University of New York board of trustees approved Bernstein as interim president. Previously, Bernstein had served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs as well as professor of business, economics and history at SBU since 2016. During an exclusive interview with TBR News Media in August, Bernstein said he had been originally planning to step down as provost and move to San Diego. When Stanley announced he was leaving, he was asked if he would consider the interim role. During the interview, when questioned if he would consider staying permanently, Bernstein said he had an open mind. “Let’s see if I like the job and more importantly let’s see if the job likes me and we’ll go from there,” Bernstein said at the time. The news came as a surprise to members of the Three Village Civic Association, who are aiming to create a stronger relationship with the university, and TVCA 1st Vice President George Hoffman said the group was disappointed. “Michael Bernstein was an affable and outgoing person,” he said. “The first thing he did when appointed interim president was to
Stony Brook University Interim President Michael Bernstein during the school’s State of the University address in October 2019. Photo from Stony Brook University
reach out to all of the community organizations and invite us for breakfast to discuss how we can improve the relationship between the university and the community.” Hoffman said the civic association “had great hopes for future relationships under Bernstein.” It was something they felt they didn’t have with the previous administration. “It is our hope that the search committee will select a candidate that has the same
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Lawmakers Adopt Limo Safety Bills in New York State On Jan. 14, state political leaders reached agreement to adopt new limousine safety laws following deadly crashes in 2015 and 2018, officials said. The bills were created together and based on testimony from families of victims involved in the tragic crashes. This package of limo regulations better protects passengers, ensures higher standards for professional drivers, improves passenger communication options and increases penalties for bad actors who put public lives at risk. Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) said he will sign the bills into law. “These bills, including mandatory seat belts and cracking down on illegal U-turns, are critical safety measures that will prevent tragic crashes like the one just a few years ago in Cutchogue, from happening again,” said state Sen. Jim Gaughran (D-Northport) who sponsored bills. “I thank the brave and tireless advocacy of the families of the Cutchogue and Schoharie crashes for being the driving force behind today’s bills and fighting for safety.” The additional limo regulation reforms passed by the New York State Senate include: • Customer service resources: This bill, S.6185B, sponsored by state Sen. Rachel May (D-Syracuse), requires maintenance of a hotline and website for New Yorkers to report safety issues with stretch limos, and requires the information to be conspicuously posted in vehicles for passengers. • Drug and alcohol testing: This bill, S.6186B, sponsored by state Sen. Jen Metzger (D-Rosendale), requires preemployment and random drug and alcohol testing in large forhire vehicles. • Commercial GPS requirements: This bill, S.6187C, sponsored by Gaughran, requires stretch limousines to use commercial GPS devices to assist them in using roads that are best suited for their vehicles. • Increased penalties for illegal U-turns: This bill, S.6188, sponsored by Gaughran, expands the U-turn ban to stretch limousines capable of carrying nine or more passengers including the driver, and increases the
Carol Belli, Paul Schulman, Suzanne Schulman and Mindy Grabina hold street signs in April 2018 honoring their loved ones lost in a 2015 limo crash. The families helped push for new limo safety laws. Photo by Kyle Barr
financial and criminal penalties for drivers making illegal U-turns. • Creation of passenger task force: This bill, S.6189C, sponsored by state Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck), creates a passenger safety task force to study and make recommendations on additional safety measures for stretch limousines such as anti-intrusion bars, rollover protection, emergency exits, and improved coordination between the DOT and DMV. • Seat belt requirements: This bill, S.6191C, sponsored by state Sen. Tim Kennedy (D-Buffalo), requires stretch limousines to be equipped with seat belts
for every passenger for which the vehicle is rated. This includes a requirement for stretch limousines to be retrofitted with seat belts no later than Jan. 1, 2023, and for any stretch limousine modified on or after Jan. 1, 2021, to be equipped with seat belts. • Commercial driving license requirement: This bill, S.6192A, sponsored by Kennedy, requires limousine drivers operating vehicles capable of transporting nine or more passengers to have a passenger-endorsed commercial driver’s license. • Immobilization of defective limos: This bill, S.6193C, sponsored by Kennedy, authorizes DOT to immobilize or impound
a stretch limo with an out-of-service defect. • Website requirements: This bill, S.6604B, sponsored by state Sen. James Sanders Jr. (D-Far Rockaway), requires DMV to update its website regarding motor carrier safety information, and requires annual verifications on stretch limousine driver files with respect to disqualifying offenses, out of service defects and crashes. • Extra seat belt requirements: This bill, S.7134, sponsored by state Sen. Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan), expands seat belt requirements in for-hire vehicles. Compiled by Donna Deedy
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Editorial
Letters to the Editor
Fill in the Spaces Zeldin’s Take on Anti-Semitism Is False
As journalists, we share the frustrations of many residents in our communities who see the large number of empty storefronts — many left vacant for several years — while new developments seem to erupt out of the ground just a few feet away from derelict properties. Imagine the grief felt by Huntington residents two years ago when Great Neck-based developer Villadom Corp. proposed construction of a 486,380-square-foot mall with retail and office space on the 50-acre property known as Elwood Orchard. Many residents feared overwhelming congestion on Route 25 and water quality issues. Meanwhile, empty buildings stood just to the east and west of the site. Imagine the relief when the developer withdrew the application. Then think of the relief that Hauppauge residents felt last year when they saw a sign reading Relish restaurant, of Kings Park, was opening an additional location in the old Pizza Hut on Route 111. The blighted building had been vacant for decades. Rows of vacant buildings spoil Port Jeff’s uptown vibe. The abandoned businesses along Lake Avenue in St. James and Main Street in Smithtown also point to serious problems. In Setauket, a former King Kullen still sits empty years after the chain closed those doors, and a decrepit building sits on the corner of Gnarled Hollow Road. Suffolk County was willing to buy the latter property with the Town of Brookhaven looking to maintain it as passive parkland. Some of these situations are examples of property owners holding out for more money. In which case, the only real victim is the community as a whole. Elected officials need to ensure that these empty storefronts are filled to create vibrant shopping areas. It’s an important, even essential step to take to create stronger, cleaner and healthier communities. It also protects groundwater and can minimize roadway congestion. Preserve that open space and fill the locations that are already set up for commerce first. Local officials may be limited in how much they can dictate to developers but there are options. Take for example Decatur, Illinois, where the city recently hired a retail consultant to fill the vacant storefronts. Consultants or even town employees can be tasked in recruiting companies interested in entering the market. Businesses can be sold on the benefits of reconfiguration and renovation, rather than new construction. Business owners can take responsibility, too, to maintain the quality of life in their neighborhoods where they do business. Recently, former Yankees star baseball player Mariano Rivera received an OK on a zoning change from the Town of Brookhaven to create a car dealership in Port Jefferson Station in an already developed space. While he plans to create one new additional building on site, he will expand on an existing one. The local civic and town board complimented him on his willingness to work with the local community. Many big businesses may come into an area focused on their branding, concerned with how their building needs to look, and insist on building from scratch in what they feel is an ideal location. We encourage elected officials to welcome businesses into structures that already exist. Quality of life should be considered first and foremost in our communities.
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I am writing in response to U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin’s [R-NY1] letter [“Condemn anti-Semitism,” Jan. 9]. As a Jewish woman, I am no stranger to this type of bigotry. I, too, am fearful of the rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes. However, I have reached different conclusions and ideas as to what the appropriate responses and best practices are for combating antiSemitism than Zeldin has. While the congressman and I agree on the need for education to combat antiSemitism, his conclusion that greater security is needed is an area I disagree with. Most houses of worship already have excellent security systems in place. What we do not need is our synagogues having armed security. This cannot and must not be an excuse to introduce more weapons into our community. We have already established working relationships with law enforcement in light of these threats, particularly after the Tree of Life shooting of 2018 in Pittsburgh. Zeldin has accused elected leaders of not stepping up and speaking out against anti-Semitism. I find this statement incredibly disingenuous on his part. On Jan. 12, there was a Long Island march against
anti-Semitism. Elected officials from the local, county, state and federal levels were in attendance and spoke at the march. Thousands of Long Islanders of all faiths attended. It was a moment of solidarity in our community — and Zeldin was missing. In fact, he was the only member of the Long Island congressional delegation to be absent from this event. That absence did not go unnoticed by the Jewish community. So, his call for greater outspokenness from his colleagues rings hollow when he chooses to miss an event of this magnitude. It is also disgraceful that Zeldin is using anti-Semitism as an excuse to attack the bail reform law. The truth is that bail reform is about income inequality. Wealth or lack thereof should not be determining factors in release from prison. It should be risk and public safety which determine that decision. Conflating the two as Zeldin does is misleading fearmongering, and not befitting of an elected official. What Zeldin continues to not comprehend is that anti-Semitism is but one spoke in the wheel of bigotry. It stands alongside Islamophobia, xenophobia, homophobia and racism. Zeldin talks about eradicating anti-
Semitism, but he continuously abides and engages in other forms of hate speech in his rhetoric on social media and cable news. He has chosen to fundraise with white supremacists, including Steve Bannon and Sebastian Gorka. He has chosen to defend white nationalist Stephen Miller. And Zeldin was one of the 23 House Republicans who voted against H.Res.183, which not only strongly condemned anti-Semitism but condemned hate in all forms. In light of these actions, Zeldin’s letter does not match his rhetoric and voting record. As Jews, we are all too familiar with the pain and fear associated with antiSemitism. It is why, as a Jewish woman, I stand for and with all other victims of hate. It is why I will continue to stand up and hold my elected leaders accountable for their words and deeds, especially those like Zeldin who weaponize antiSemitism for political purposes. Because as a student of history, I know that an attack on one of us is in fact an attack on all of us. Shoshana Hershkowitz Founder of Suffolk Progressives South Setauket
Good News for LIRR Commuters The Jan. 15, 2020, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Public Hearing for their proposed federal fiscal year 2019 capital program of projects confirms there continues to be good news from Washington concerning real financial support. The Town of Huntington commuters will see some of the benefits. The MTA receives over $1.4 billion annually from the Federal Transit Administration. These dollars are used to fund various capital improvement projects for NYC Transit subway and bus, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus and Capital Construction Company. Most federal transportation grants require a 20 percent
hard-cash local share. FTA accepted toll credits instead of hard cash for the local share. This saved the MTA over $1 billion in the previous $32 billion 2015-19 five-year capital program. The MTA will save $1.6 billion under the $51 billion 2020-24 five-year capital program when applying for $8 billion in future FTA funding. Washington has made available over $1.4 billion in 2019 FTA formula funding for the MTA. This helps pay for a significant portion of its capital program. This includes $28 million in Buses and Bus Facilities; $793 million in Section 5337 State of Good Repair and $672 million in Section 5307 Urbanized Area federal funding. There
are other opportunities for up to several hundred million more in discretionary competitive federal grants. The MTA can also take advantage of FTA pre-award authority prior to grant approval. Use of pre-award authority affords the MTA an opportunity to start projects months earlier and incur costs for reimbursement at a later date after grant approval and obligation of funding. The MTA currently manages an active portfolio of federally funded capital improvement projects and programs in open grants worth over $12 billion in direct FTA financial assistance. Larry Penner Transportation historian Great Neck
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January 23, 2020 • THE TIMES OF MIDDLE COUNTRY • PAGE A23
Opinion
Celebrating MLB’s First Woman Coach
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here may be no crying in baseball, as Tom Hanks famously said in the movie “A League of Their Own,” but there is, thanks to San Francisco Giants and Alyssa Nakken, now a woman in baseball. Last week, for the first time in the 150-year history of the game, a woman joined the ranks of the coaches at Major League level. The hiring of Nakken, 29, follows the addition D. None of women in the of the above National Football BY DANIEL DUNAIEF League and the National Basketball Association. While it may seem past time that America’s pastime caught up with the times, members of the Long Island athletic and softball communities welcomed the news.
“I hope that it becomes more of the norm rather than the exception,” said Shawn Heilbron, athletic director at Stony Brook University. For Megan Bryant, who has been the head softball coach at Stony Brook since 2001 and has collected more than 870 career wins, Nakken’s new job creates a path that others can follow. “For the Giants and Major League Baseball and women in sports careers, that’s a big deal and is a step forward,” Bryant said. “It will open other doors for other women.” Bryant said teams can and should recognize the wealth of coaching talent among men and women. “If you’re a great coach, it shouldn’t matter the gender of the athletes you’re coaching,” Bryant said. Lori Perez, who was an assistant softball coach at Sacramento State University when Nakken played and is now head coach, said the news gave her “goose bumps.” The hardworking Nakken, a two-time captain at Sacramento State, once asked her coaches to stop a low-energy practice so the team could refocus and flush their negative
energy, Perez said. Nakken’s parents had “high expectations for her but, even better, she had high expectations for herself,” which included doing well academically and helping out in summer camps, Perez said. Patrick Smith, athletic director at Smithtown school district, believes these first few female hires in men’s sports are a part of a leading edge of a new trend. “We will see more and more [women joining professional sports teams] as time goes on,” Smith said. In Smithtown, women constitute greater than half of all the athletes at the high school level. Among the six senior women on Stony Brook’s softball team, three members are considering a career in sports after they graduate, Bryant said. While the Women’s College World Series softball games have drawn considerable fan attention, attendance at women’s college and professional sporting events typically lags that of men. The Long Island community can provide
their daughters with a chance to observe and learn from role models at the college and professional levels by attending and supporting local teams. “It’s frustrating that the women’s games aren’t drawing close to what the men’s teams are,” said Heilbron. The Stony Brook women’s basketball team, which includes standout junior India Pagan among other talented players, is currently 18-1. This is the best start in program history. “I hope people will come” support the team, Heilbron said. “If you come, we believe you’ll come back.” As for women in high profile roles, Bryant, who is looking forward to the addition of six new players to her softball squad this year, believes each step is important on a longer journey toward equal opportunity. “Whether it’s in sports, science or politics, we’re making strides,” Bryant said. “But we still have a long way to go.” Perez, who has two children, is thrilled that “women can dream of things they couldn’t dream of before,” thanks to Nakken and other female trailblazers inside and outside of the sports world.
So Here You Have It: A Self-Care Gift for the New Year
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he impeachment trial of President Donald Trump in the Senate was not the cause of Blue Monday this week. An idea first introduced to the world in a press release in 2005, Blue Monday was named the most depressing day of the year. Typically, the third Monday of January, but it can be the second or the fourth, Blue Monday is the confluence of several downers. We Between can certainly guess you and me what they are. For starters, BY LEAH S. DUNAIEF there is the darkness and the weather. We are in the first full month after the winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. That, combined with
the traditionally coldest month, makes for a lot of storms, gloom and shut-ins. Even if we are fortunate, as we have been so far this year — there haven’t been so many storms — we know they are coming. Then there are the holiday bills. This is when credit charges begin arriving, along with their urgency to be paid. We had a wonderful time, for the most part, during the celebratory days of December. Time to pay the piper. Right around now is also when our New Year’s resolutions begin to fade. Reality sets in with an awareness of how truly hard it is to break bad habits. Easier to slip back into the old ways, especially as a treat during the awful weather. As we look ahead into the new year, there are no big holidays to anticipate — nothing larger than St. Valentine’s Day, a Hallmark holiday after all. And then there are the coming taxes. Property tax deadline has just passed, emptying our bank accounts but April 15 will be coming up faster than our savings might grow. Not all of us get refunds — quite the contrary.
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So here are five things we can do to offset the alleged challenges of the season. They are proposed by a Buddhist monk in his book, “Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection,” and they speak to self-care. Haemin Sunim, who has taught Buddhism at Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, according to a recent article in The New York Times, goes beyond the obvious advice of exercising, eating well and getting enough sleep. First, start by taking a deep breath. As we think about our breathing, it becomes deeper, giving us a sense of calm no matter what is happening around us. Next comes acceptance “of ourselves, our feelings and of life’s imperfections.” When we struggle to overcome difficult emotions, the struggle intensifies. But if we start by accepting those emotions, allowing them to be there, the mind quiets. Writing is a third suggestion from the monk. This one, of course, speaks to me. Write down what is troubling or what we need to do, then
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leave the load on paper and get a good sleep. The list will be there and help to direct our actions in the morning. I have found this therapeutic when I wake up in the middle of the night herding a multitude of thoughts. I keep a pen and pad on the bedside table and I offload the burdens. In the morning, if I can read my writing, I can usually figure out how to proceed. Talking is also important. How do I know what I think until I have heard what I’ve said? Somehow talking out a situation makes it clearer. There has to be a totally nonjudgmental and trustworthy friend who will listen, of course. Last on the top 5 is walking: “When you sit around thinking about upsetting things, it will not help you. If you start walking, our physical energy changes and rather than dwelling on that story, you can pay attention to nature — a tree trunk, a rock. You begin to see things more objectively, and oftentimes that stress within your body will be released,” the monk said. Even if we have no issues at the moment, we certainly feel better after taking a walk.
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