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March 19, 2020
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Old Field Election Postponed Village of Old Field residents were notified by email that their March 18 village elections were postponed until further notice. On March 16, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) ordered all village elections statewide be postponed until possibly the April 28 primary election.
According to the email from Old Field officials, the village board of trustees will notify residents when it will be rescheduled. “This has been a difficult time for many people, and we will follow the recommendations to stay as safe and well as possible,” the email read.
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Stony Brook Event Raises More Than $20,000 for Childhood Cancer Research BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM
annual event at The Bench. “We topped last year’s $12,500 raised, even during this trying time of COVID-19,” Pollina said. Pictured clockwise from above, David Tracy from Three Village Dads takes a turn in the chair; shavees and donors take time out for a photo; Garrett Benz after having his head shaved; and Amanda Bellavance finishes shaving Connor McCrain’s head. Lower right and cover photos from Christopher Pollina; all others by Rita J. Egan
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Visitors to a Stony Brook bar and restaurant were looking for more than food and drink March 15, they were aiming to help out a good cause. The Bench hosted a St. Baldrick’s Day fundraiser Sunday where participants got their heads shaved to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Lead organizer Christopher Pollina said with donations and a company match, participants surpassed the total event goal of $20,000. According to the organizer the nonprofit group Three Village Dads raised more than half of that amount, and its foundation donated an additional $1,000. Rob Meo raised the highest amount of the day with $5,000. During the event, Boy Scout troops 70 and 427, both from Setauket, stopped by to have their heads shaved by Amanda Bellavance of Dapper Cuts Barbershop and donate funds. Music was provided by Mike Rutowitcz of Sound’s Alive Entertainment. Pollina and co-organizer Scott Montekew were pleased with the results from the second
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North Shore Hospitals Change Procedures Due to COVID-19 BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Hospitals along the North Shore of Western Suffolk are changing the way they operate to keep the number of coronavirus cases down.
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Stony Brook University is asking that all patients who have cold and flu-like symptoms to go directly to its emergency room department area and not get out of their cars, according to its website. Between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., patients driving to the emergency department entrance will be greeted and screened while in their vehicles. Those with cold and flu-like symptoms and mild respiratory symptoms will be directed by staff members to go to the hospital’s new triage area located in the nearby Ambulatory Care Pavilion. The triage area will be staffed by emergency medicine physicians and nurses. According to Stony Brook Medicine, “The triage service is to separate patients with cold and flu-like symptoms from others seeking emergent care, in order to provide all patients with a streamlined environment for care and treatment.” Dr. Eric Morley, clinical associate professor and clinical director of the SBU Renaissance School of Medicine’s Department of Emergency Medicine, said in an email the new procedure has been successful. “The process has gone very well, and we are seeing an increasing number of patients in the triage and treatment area located in the Ambulatory Care Pavilion,” he said. “Our staff have adapted very well to the new process. The level of teamwork and dedication of our staff is clearly the driving force behind this success.” He said doctors have seen patients with both cold and flu-like symptoms, and also those
who fit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention criteria for COVID-19 testing. On March 18, a drive-through testing site for the coronavirus opened in the commuter P Lot on the southern end of the SBU campus. According to the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D), those wishing to be tested must call 888-364-3065 to schedule an appointment. No referral from a doctor is needed but operators will ask callers questions such as age, symptoms, if they have any underlying health problems and if they have been out of the country. The information will be given to the New York State Department of Health, which will call back with an appointment confirmation if testing is deemed necessary. SBUH has revised its visitors policy. In response to New York State declaring a state of the emergency due to COVID-19, the hospital will no longer allow visitation until further notice. “While we understand the important role that family members and visitors play in a patient’s healing process, this is a necessary step we need to take at this time for our adult units,” a statement from SBUH officials said, adding that exceptions will be made in pediatrics, labor and delivery, maternity and neonatal intensive care, also end of life on a case-by-case basis.
Catholic Health Services of LI: St. Charles and St. Catherine hospitals Catholic Health Services of Long Island, until further notice, has suspended visits to all its hospitals as well as skilled nursing facilities, according to its website. Hospital officials said exceptions will be made on a case-bycase basis, which will entail hospital and nursing home leadership making a decision in conjunction with its infection prevention department and following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for screening
Tents like the one above will be used during Stony Brook University Hospital’s drive-through testing for the coronavirus. Below, Huntington Hospital is among North Shore facilities changing procedures in response to COVID-19. Above photo by Kyle Barr; below photo from Huntington Hospital
for the coronavirus before allowing visitation. CHS may make exceptions for end of life and newborn delivery. On the CHS website, Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy, executive vice president and chief clinical officer, explained the screening. “At all CHS hospitals emergency departments, in our skilled nursing facilities and throughout our regional nursing service, we are actively screening, asking patients about recent travel and looking for signs and symptoms of the virus,” O’Shaughnessy said. “Symptoms include fever and respiratory issues. Also, we are taking these precautionary steps at our owned physician practices.” CHS has canceled all elective surgeries from March 23 through April 24, according to its website.
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Northwell Health Labs announced March 11 in a press release that it began semi-automated testing for COVID-19 through its Lake Success facility. “Since we began manual testing Sunday evening, we processed about 133 tests,” said Dr. Dwayne Breining, executive director, in the press release. “Moving to this semi-automated system will enable us to increase our testing capacity immediately to about 160 a day, and then to several hundred a day later this week.” Dr. John D’Angelo, senior vice president and executive director of Northwell Health’s emergency medicine service line, said in an email that changes have been in place for a while in its health care system. “We instituted changes from normal practice long ago, starting with 100 percent screening of all patients on arrival with positive screens being masked immediately and escorted directly to a private room for further investigation,” D’Angelo said.
He added that a decision was made soon after to mask every employee after emergency department changes. “I believe we were the first in the region to institute such a mask mandate,” he said. “Lastly, as traditional screening (travel to CDC level 2/3 countries or known close contact) became less relevant, we decided to mask everyone — all patients, all visitors and all staff — while we continue to aggressively cohort patients with potential COVID-like symptoms.” Emergency department volumes in the Northwell system have remained at or below average, according to hospital officials. “The public is listening and staying home,” said Dr. Leonardo Huertas, chair of emergency medicine at Huntington Hospital. D’Angelo said a surge plan is in place for all Northwell system emergency departments which can be used if the overall general volumes increase “or if there is a surge of COVIDsuspected patients.” He added that if a plan was needed “an exterior ‘split-flow’ model” would be put in place. This would enable those who may possibly have COVID-19 but aren’t that sick to be treated in an alternative care site adjacent to the emergency room, while “those arriving with COVID symptoms but are too sick for the alternative care site will be brought directly into a predetermined, cohort isolation area within the emergency department. Every site has such plans.” Northwell has also canceled all elective surgeries. These surgeries, endoscopies and other invasive procedures in the outpatient setting will continue when doctors determine that they are clinically necessary. A Mather Hospital official also said that the junior and adult volunteer programs have been suspended, and the hospital is working with Northwell on childcare alternatives for staff members.
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Suffolk Legislators Pass ‘Ban the Box’ Bill BY DAVID LUCES DLUCES@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM The Suffolk County Legislature voted overwhelmingly March 17 to pass a piece of legislation that “bans the box” and restricts employers from asking about criminal histories in job applications. The new law aims to allow those with criminal convictions to have more employment opportunities without the stigma of past criminal history. In addition, supporters of the bill have said that it would help those individuals rehabilitate and reacclimate into society. County legislators have been trying to pass ban-the-box legislation since last year, but the latest breakthrough came late last month when lawmakers announced they had reached a bipartisan agreement on a new amended piece of legislation. Legislator Susan Berland (D-Dix Hills) sponsored the bill, while Kevin McCaffrey (R-Lindenhurst) and Samuel Gonzalez (D-Brentwood) were co-sponsors. “This law allows applicants with criminal records to have the opportunity to get their foot in the door, have that face-to-face with an employer and get that interview,” Berland said. In addition, the law gives the applicant the chance to address their criminal history with a prospective employer earlier if they choose to and protects the employer’s right to investigate the backgrounds of its applicants after an initial interview. Berland said the new amended legislation protects both sides. She believed previous versions of the bill placed too much onus on employers, requiring them to wait an extended period of time until they could inquire about an applicant’s arrest or conviction record, and disclose to applicants the reason why they were not hired. “There were a lot of hoops that were
unnecessary, though we all agreed that we wanted to take the question off the application,” the legislator said. Advocates have said Suffolk County has one of the largest parole populations in the state and that one in three adults have a criminal record in the U.S. According to PolitiFact, a fact-checking website, the FBI considers anyone who has been arrested on a felony to have a criminal record, even without a conviction. Effectively, one in three adults in the U.S. have a criminal record, but far less have actually been convicted. Supporters of the bill have said the ban would afford people a second chance, instead of having their applications discarded on the basis of one answer. Also, it would reduce the stigma and bias associated with individuals with a criminal background. Suffolk County will join more than 150 municipalities and 35 states in the U.S. which have implemented ban-the-box laws. “You can’t help but be affected by their stories,” Berland said. “These people have made mistakes, but they want to turn their lives around.” Co-sponsor McCaffrey said in a statement that individuals deserve an opportunity to put their best foot forward in a job interview without being automatically disqualified. He said the legislation “strikes a fair balance.” Gonzalez, the other co-sponsor, said he believes access to gainful employment will improve the quality of life for people with criminal records and the communities in which they live, ultimately reducing recidivism and increasing public safety. “We have been working on this legislation for quite some time — it’s a good day,” Berland said. “These are people that want to better themselves as well as families. This will get them in the door based on their application.”
Human Remains Found in Backyard of Centereach Home
Suffolk County police said human remains were found in the backyard of an abandoned Centereach home March 15, though many questions remain. Suffolk County Police Homicide detectives were on the scene Sunday night after a 911 caller reported skeletal remains were found behind a home at 75 Jay Road. Police responded at around 5:25 p.m. Sunday night. The remains were taken to the Suffolk County Medical Examiner’s office to be tested.
Detectives said they were looking into the history of the house and previous occupants. Police did not release details as to how the remains were discovered or where in the backyard they were located. When asked, they did not have details regarding the age or sex of the remains. Detectives asked anyone with information to contact the Homicide Squad at 631-8526392.
— Compiled by Kyle Barr
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Local Religious Centers Temporarily Close Due to Coronavirus BY RITA J. EGAN RITA@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM
Setauket Presbyterian is among the houses of worship offering services online. File photo
home for days on end even with your family, if you’re dealing with poor internet connections for your remote meetings — patience and thoughtfulness can be at a premium. This is why in trying times like these remembering to have a thoughtful, grateful, kind and caring attitude toward others can make even more of
a difference than an extra roll of toilet paper. So whether it’s in person or just in your voice over the phone, be sure to have a smile.” All houses of worships have asked that congregants check their websites and social media for live streaming of services as well as updates of when they will open again.
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While local religious leaders hold on to their faiths, they are still practicing an abundance of caution during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a March 16 email, the Diocese of Rockville Centre directed all parishes to suspend or postpone all Masses, meetings and nonessential activities until April 14. The suspension tentatively will end after Easter Sunday, which is April 12. The postponements also include confirmations and first communions, while funerals, weddings and baptisms will be permitted if necessary and must be limited to less than 50 people. Worshippers will be able to pray at local Catholic churches at the discretion of the pastor. However, the number of people must be under 50, in accordance with the New York State mandate. The diocese said in the email that the Catholic Faith Network will provide televised and online Masses, and alerted Catholics that local parishes may also offer live streaming. Other faiths are following suit. Village Chabad Center for Jewish Life & Learning in East Setauket last week canceled several events and programs, according to Rabbi Motti Grossbaum. While last week’s service incorporated distancing of worshippers with 6 feet of space in between each of them, the Chabad has now canceled services until further notice, Grossbaum said, “as health and well-being supersede everything else in Judaism.” Grossbaum said Chabad’s preschool and Hebrew School have also been closed in line with the state’s two-week mandatory shutdown, and the center is offering online classes and videos for children and adults during the temporary closure. “We are encouraging everyone to pray from home and to use this opportunity to develop our personal connection with G-d,” Grossbaum said in an email. The Rev. Kate Jones Calone, interim pastor of Setauket Presbyterian Church, said services have been moved online. On March 15 she said it was just her, a liturgist and a couple of musicians live streaming from the sanctuary using Facebook Live. She said the board, which consists of congregants, took into account recommendations from the town and health organizations. “We felt like the best thing was not to have people gather, especially since technology allows us to do something where we can still reach people,” the reverend said. Setauket Presbyterian is also using Zoom,
a video conferencing platform, for church meetings and confirmation classes. “This is something that I think we are all dealing in a very unprecedented way,” she said. Jones Calone added the staff is reaching out to parishioners to see if there is any help that they may need as far as running errands and are hoping to identify other ways they can help the community at large. “From a theological standpoint, we know that connections are there whether we’re together or physically apart,” she said. The reverend likened following the current health guidelines as similar to loving our neighbors, and she said she hopes everyone will reach out to their loved ones and neighbors as best as they can. “Not only are we taking care of ourselves but also social distancing and things like that help us make sure we’re loving our neighbor,” she said. Stony Brook Community Church Pastor Chuck Van Houten emailed members March 14 saying all churches in the New York Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church were requested to close for at least two weeks. Van Houten said in the email that SBCC would make worship services available on its website. The services would most likely be recorded the night before and only a few people would be on hand. The church also plans to set up a Zoom account to continue meetings over video conferencing. “I will miss worshiping with you all on the Sundays ahead, but hopefully with these measures we will all remain safe and able to continue worshiping together well into the future,” Van Houten said. Rabbi Aaron Benson of North Shore Jewish Center said in an email the synagogue will be operating remotely like other institutions in the area. “Perhaps one of the more interesting developments has to do with prayer life,” Benson said. “As communal prayers require being in person, Jews nevertheless can continue to pray individually. The opportunity then, to develop one’s personal spiritual practices and closeness to the Divine may be one of the only positive outcomes of our current state of affairs.” When it comes to the current situation, Benson said it’s important to remember to have a thoughtful, grateful and kind attitude toward others. “‘Receive every person with a smiling face.’ This piece of ancient rabbinic wisdom might seem out of place in a time of social distancing and quarantines, but I can’t imagine a more germane piece of advice,” Benson said. “If you’ve been in the stores lately, it can be a bit of a madhouse. If you’re stuck at
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BY JULIANNE MOSHER DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM Amidst the COVID-19 health crisis that is shaking the world, Stony Brook University students are now being affected — especially those who rely on dorming on campus. The last week has been turbulent, and for students the news has been changing daily. On March 11, SBU Interim President Michael Bernstein sent out an email to students telling them that classes were going to resume remotely after spring break. “Spring break (March 16-20) will commence as planned at the end of this week and we will begin remote instruction at the conclusion of the break,” the email read. “Accordingly, students planning to leave campus for spring break should take with them any items essential to continuing their education from home including laptops, textbooks, notebooks, essential papers and other material. Students should also bring home valuables and indispensable items in the event that a sustained period will pass before they are able to easily retrieve them.” The email came shortly after angry and anxious students began protesting the administration, as rumors began to swirl among the student body. “Administration didn’t really communicate with us,” said Jeni Dhodary, a philosophy and economics major. “We didn’t get an official response until the day before spring break. … It’s a really messy situation.” Since students were gearing up for their break, they were advised to go home and stay home, if they could, even though the dorms and some food spots would remain open on campus for students preferring to stay there. Caroline Klewinowski, originally of Brooklyn, opted to stay in her dorm instead of heading home for spring break. “New York City seems like ground zero for coronavirus,” she said. “Long Island seems a lot safer.” The journalism major’s mother suffers from lupus, which was another reason she wanted to stay away from home. But then things changed and on March 17 the university sent out another email to students saying that on-campus housing will close and students must go home. Richard Gatteau, vice president for Student Affairs and dean of Students, and Dallas Bauman, assistant vice president for Campus Residences stated in another email the plans for students over the next several days. “All residents who live within driving distance of campus must vacate the residence halls and campus apartments as soon as possible, but no later than 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. All other residents must vacate as soon as possible, but no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 20,” it read. “Room and meal plan costs, where applicable, will
speak up in class,” adjunct journalism professor Jon Friedman, said. “But I like to take on new challenges, and this is an enormous one.” He added he feels badly for the students who are planning to graduate this May. “The last semester should be their happiest time and now they probably won’t be able to celebrate a normal commencement ceremony,” he said. “Throwing your cap in the air in triumph, in your backyard, doesn’t give a student the same kind of thrill.”
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BY DANIEL DUNAIEF DESK@TBRNEWSMEDIA.COM As testing for the coronavirus COVID-19 increases in Suffolk County and throughout the country, so too does the number of confirmed cases. As of Wednesday, Suffolk County had 152 confirmed cases, with three fatalities. “We were behind the eight ball on testing for a while now,” County Executive Steve Bellone (D) said on a conference call with other members of the National Association of Counties and the press. “Those numbers are going to continue to jump. All of these efforts about trying to contain that.” This week, Bellone’s office continued to take numerous steps to inform the public and protect first responders. He encouraged residents to sign up for Smart911, to provide emergency responders with critical medical information. Residents can sign up through the website www.smart911.com. Residents can also sign up for text message updates on their mobile devices if they text CovidSuffolk to 67283. Over 10,000 people signed up for the texting service on the first day, the county executive said. Apart from ongoing concerns about the spread of the virus, residents are confronting an economy that has ground to a halt, as people maintain social distancing and businesses from movie theaters to bowling alleys to dry cleaners all closed. The government “knows the impact to businesses will be devastating,” Bellone said on the call. The county executive has put together a business response plan and is working to collect data from local businesses. He also advised he continues to work with a business response team, which the Department of Economic Development and Planning and the Suffolk
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Editorial
Letters to the Editor
At TBR News Media we remain committed in our responsibility to our communities. That’s why in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and following the advice of health experts, until further notice our office will be closed to the public. Our employees will be working from home as much as possible. As always, we will be checking our voicemails and emails and answering those messages. So, of course, keep on writing and calling. If you do see us out in the community, just as we have been doing for more than a week, we won’t be shaking hands and such, but all of us are more than happy to offer you an elbow to bump. It’s important for each and every one of us in the office to do our best to stay healthy, as we need to be here to give you the news from the local perspective, and if we do run into you, that we don’t pass on anything to you. When it comes to reporting the news, it will be business as usual. You will see our papers in your mailbox and local newsstands, and our website will be updated with the most recent news related to the COVID-19 situation in between editions. We will also keep in touch with elected officials, local hospitals, school districts, organizations and more to bring you the most accurate news possible. This is all unprecedented territory for all of us. However, modern technology will help us get the job done. For example, just the other day Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone (D) held an update on the county’s coronavirus response on a conference call with local journalists. With not only telephones, but FaceTime, Skype, and for those who are busy, emails, we will ask questions and track down answers. As for our office outside the editorial department, our employees will stay connected through text messages, emails and Google Hangouts. Speaking of joining forces, as always, readers are welcome to send in photos of anything interesting they see during their daily lives around our coverage area, whether it’s a house fire, car incident, wildlife at play or a beautiful sunset. We would love to hear how everyone is doing during this time of temporary closures. Let’s hear your perspective, whether you’re a parent trying to balance work from home while monitoring your children’s studies, or a student trying to figure out what to do during this time outside of school buildings. Send us 400 words or less, and you may see your words on the Letters to the Editor page. Have more to say? We may just print it as a perspective piece in our news section. We encourage our readers to keep up on the news, look for those pieces that attribute information to respected health organizations or experts — and heed their advice. That’s not to say there’s a need to overdo it and become panicked. Take the time to read respected and trusted sources, and don’t trust everything on Facebook as there are numerous rumors and falsities going around. Remember, always look toward trusted sources and fact-checking websites to get to the bottom of such rumors. As we have been for more than 40 years, we will be here for our readers now and in the future.
With mostly bad news pervading the media these days, it is good to hear a story that illustrates that humanity and kindness is not dead. Here is one. A friend of mine recently made arrangements to have a surprise birthday party for his wife, inviting 15 of our friends, for Friday, March 13. He put me in charge of ordering a special cake: chocolate, with strawberries and whipped cream, and “Happy birthday” with her name, on top. I had chosen the Rolling Pin Bakery in Setauket, since so many of my friends had recommended
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it. I paid for the cake in advance. I was supposed to pick up the cake at 2 p.m. on Friday. When the day of the birthday party arrived, the news about the coronavirus spreading had gotten really bad. I got a call from the host, at noon, saying that, because of all the panic about the virus, he thought it best to postpone the party till a later date. I immediately called the Rolling Pin and spoke to a lovely young woman, explaining the situation. She said the cake had already been made. I
President Trump’s Lack of Empathy Is anyone out there impressed with President Donald Trump’s empathy to the current coronavirus pandemic? Not me. Compare Trump’s response to how other presidents facing catastrophic situations responded: Obama and Sandy Hook shooting, George W. Bush and 9/11 or Ronald Reagan and the Challenger disaster. While the latter presidents showed genuine human emotion for the people directly affected by these events and
for all Americans, the sense is entirely different today. Trump seems more concerned about protecting his image and his “ratings.” While it is no crime to be cold and unempathetic, it is also nothing to be desired of any leader, much less the president of the United States. And did anyone catch Trump’s boast that “even the scientists were impressed” by how much he knew and that he said, maybe he should have become a scientist,
immediately agreed that, since the cake had already been made, I would expect to pay for it. The woman responded that I should hold on a moment, because she wanted to speak to the manager. She returned to the phone and told me there would be no charge. I was so impressed by the Rolling Pin Bakery’s kindness and sensitivity to our situation, that I thought I should pass it along. Stories like this are worth repeating. Rita Edwards South Setauket
but he decided to become president instead? Unbelievable. One thing I can confidently say is that the scientific community does not like or respect Trump. Except maybe for psychologist who would love to psychoanalyze him and the stunning cult-like hold he has on many Americans. Someday historians will look back at today and ask: How did this happen? Dave Hensen Miller Place
Help Out Our Local Restaurants, Businesses In these difficult economic times due to the coronavirus, it is especially important to patronize your local neighborhood restaurants and businesses. If you are working from home, why not take a short walk and order takeout for lunch or dinner now that restaurants are closed for the foreseeable future? Do the same for shopping at your local small independent stores. Now is the time to help our local
restaurants and businesses to survive. If restaurants are still open for takeout and you can afford it, tip 20 percent or more against the total bill, including taxes. If it is an odd amount, consider rounding up to the next dollar. The extra dollar tip will add up for staff. It will be appreciated. Remember these people are our neighbors. They work long hours, pay taxes and provide jobs to our fellow
This Too Shall Pass Perhaps this coronavirus pandemic will help the masses realize what is truly important in life and for those who don’t participate in Lent what self-sacrifice is.
All the hysteria is ridiculous. People stocking up on toilet tissue, bread and water is laughable. It’s the height of selfishness and greed of many, which has always been a concern of mine.
citizens. They also serve as eyes and ears for the community, helping to prevent crime. If we don’t patronize our local restaurants for takeout and small businesses to shop, they don’t eat either. As a nation, we will eventually triumph over the coronavirus even if it takes several months or more. Larry Penner Great Neck
Not to worry, folks, this too shall pass, hopefully in time for Easter. May God bless us all! Bob Slingo East Northport
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elcome to the home office. I have been working from home for years and would like to offer a few tips. For starters, pets are generally awesome. They can reduce the stress from deadlines and from abrasive calls. Much more often than not, they seem absolutely delighted to see us and to give and receive positive attention. D. None The wag, wag, wag of a dog’s tail is of the above almost as wonderful BY DANIEL DUNAIEF as the squeal of a happy toddler when he sees the ice cream on his plate or learns about
a trip to the store — ah good times, remember when stores were open? — or to a visit with a favorite relative. But then there’s the dark side. My big dog offers quiet companionship most of the time. He does, however, have an uncanny knack of barking at what appears to be absolutely nothing outside when I’m on the phone with someone who is coming to the point of a long and deeply moving anecdote. Nothing takes the professional veneer off an interview with a Nobel Prize winning scientist, the chairman of a department or the head of a medical school faster than the unwelcome sound of a dog barking. Well, that’s not entirely true. I have exacerbated that dilemma. You see, I thought I hit the mute button on my phone and shouted unpleasant words at my wonderful four-legged companion, only to discover that, in my haste, I missed the button, giving my professional contact an earful
of seemingly out-of-my-mind comments. So, there are two lessons: Keep your barking dogs far from the phone when possible, and make absolutely sure you push the mute button before breaking character and insisting that your beloved buddy stops barking at the squirrel that tortures him — and you — during important calls. OK, so the next tip is fairly obvious, but bears repeating. The refrigerator is not calling you. While you’re home, you will undoubtedly have competing impulses that you might not have indulged in at the office with a trip to the kitchen. One of them is to fill the momentary lull between calls, or the period when you might otherwise chat at the watercooler about the latest sports games — ah, remember when we used to watch sports in real time? The kitchen is fine and doesn’t need a visit, especially given the dwindling supply of basic items that might be harder to get the next time
you go to the supermarket — ah, remember the good times. OK, you get the idea. Create signals with the rest of the family, who are home with you or back in the nest to alert them to the most important work-related tasks of your day. If you are on a conference call with people who are signing up for off-site responsibilities for the next few weeks, the last thing you want to do is have someone come to your work space and ask if you’ve seen the blue sock to match the one he’s holding with an exasperated look at your door. Finally, remember that the kind of things you might say in the context of gossip or jokes don’t always translate through texts and emails. No matter how some emojis might indicate that you’re joking — a winking circular blob, perhaps or a shrugging face — the person on the receiving end of your witticisms might not get it and might not find your brilliance so charming, especially if she’s still upset at the words she screamed at her barking dog earlier in the day.
weeks, to keep the wolf from the door. There may even be subsequent payments. The infusion of such cash should stimulate the economy albeit briefly because it would probably be immediately spent. But for most families, it won’t go that far, which is frightening. Surveys have shown that four out of 10 Americans don’t have enough cash on hand to cover an unexpected $400 emergency expense without borrowing. Since the Federal Reserve has dropped rates close to zero, it is almost painless but always dangerous to borrow. Or perhaps it is an opportunity to renegotiate a loan or mortgage? It is easy to be afraid. Society, as we have known it, is being altered — by government officials urging us not to touch or even be near each other. We can’t send our children to school, and now child care becomes a huge headache. But perhaps it won’t be because we may not go to work either. At least we can take care of the children. We are advised to maintain in our homes the same sort of schedule as the children follow at school: study hours, physical activity, playtime. More time with our families may be a blessing in disguise. Consider that we are being isolated from each other in the age of the internet,
which means access to unlimited educational and recreational sources. The idea of learning remotely and working remotely is now going to be put to the test. There could be opportunity here. I know this is tough to hear, but being upset doesn’t help anything. If we can calm down and manage the things we do have control over while we wait for the uncontrollable to settle down, we will have a good action plan to see us through these “interesting times.” There are, after all, closets to clean, desk drawers to sort, new recipes to try, books to finally read, movies to watch — even binge on if you have a series like “The Crown,” pleasurable moments to enjoy with family and the certitude that this, too, shall pass. This is the time that the Earth slowed down. The frenzy of everyday life is gone. Appointments, lessons, carpools, timelines, plans are all put on hold temporarily. It is a time for us to slow down, too, take some deep breaths, perhaps permit ourselves a nap in the afternoon. The tide has gone out and we can’t pull it back. But it will return on its own and just as strong. Of one thing we can be sure: There will be a baby boom in nine months.
Keep Calm and Carry On
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or services are asked to stay home. What has been deemed “essential” is interesting: pharmacies, restaurants — takeout only, gas stations, banks and liquor stores. Although we are not on the list, we journalists consider ourselves committed to providing factual information for our communities during these unprecedented times, and we remain at our posts although in a somewhat reduced number to honor the new phrase “social distancing.” For more about how we are functioning, please read the adjacent editorial. We are dedicated to bringing you a regular dispassionate update on the website and of course in the newspapers. What else? Certainly don’t check on the value of your stocks if you own any. Better to leave your 401K and IRA out of sight for now. No need to heighten the hysteria. And how long can we bemoan lost work hours, disappearing paychecks or sales revenues that have evaporated, even as our expenses continue unabated? For whatever consolation it may offer, we are all in this together, which means rules will be adjusted. The federal government has made some pledges of emergency cash, perhaps within two
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