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Ex-Manhasset man to serve 63 months after costing investors $19M BY R O S E W E L D ON Just short of a year after he pleaded guilty to wire fraud and securities fraud, a former Manhasset man has been sentenced to prison for defrauding victims of $19 million in a Ponzi scheme, according to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Paul A. Rinfret, formerly of Manhasset and formerly the owner and operator of the firm Plandome Partners LLC, was sentenced to 63 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Gregory H. Woods on Tuesday. Investors in Plandome Partners, which the complaint said was founded in 2011, were led to believe that all of their funds would be for trading futures contracts on the Standard & Poor’s 500 index, the initial Homeland Security investigations complaint said. Only a small amount of that money was traded, according to the com-

plaint. “As alleged, Paul Rinfret willfully and continually defrauded his investors, the very people he was tasked with serving, in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that served to enrich only him,” said Angel M. Melendez, special agentin-charge of the New York field office of Homeland Security investigations, said at the time. The scheme took place from at least May 2016 to June 2019, according to the Homeland Security investigations complaint. A complaint filed last year by the Securities and Exchange Commission said it began in late 2013. One of the brokerage accounts Rinfret said Plandome Partners traded with did not exist, while two others were closed when Rinfret said he was using them, authorities said. The trading Rinfret actually did with the funds led to losses, but he told the investors the inContinued on Page 49

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Parent criticizes Port district’s reopening BY R O S E W E L D ON “Are you sure you’re ready?” Dan Chuzmir, the parent of a student at Guggenheim Elementary School, asked in an email to the Port Washington

school district. Addressed to district Superintendent Michael Hynes, Chuzmir’s email claims the school system “had no interest in a virtual plan” for when students returned for the

school year in the midst of COVID-19, and claims the district had been pushing for students to return in person when the schools were unable to accommodate them. Continued on Page 50

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Sater talks Trump, Russia on HBO show

MTA mulls proposal to borrow $3 billion

Ex-Sands Point resident on failed Trump Tower Moscow deal

Authority to face grim future otherwise

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Former Sands Point resident Felix Sater in the trailer for the HBO documentary “Agents of Chaos.” BY R O S E W E L D ON Former Sands Point resident Felix Sater, a businessman with ties to both Russian oﬃcials and President Donald Trump as well as a figure of interest in the investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election, discussed the rise and fall of the Trump Tower Moscow deal he spearheaded in the twopart HBO documentary “Agents of Chaos,” which aired last week. Referred to as a “gangster” by Fusion GPS head Glenn Simpson and as an “enigma” by director Alex Gibney in the film’s

opening minutes, Sater was one of the key figures interviewed in the documentary’s second half, which premiered Sept. 23. Sater first appears following a brief introduction in which Gibney describes his past, including his birth in the Soviet Union, working on Wall Street before serving time for “attacking a broker with a broken margarita glass,” and his ties to Russian intelligence making him a valuable FBI informant leading to his beginning to work with Trump. “Did you have any inside understanding of what his mo-

tivation was?” Gibney asks oﬀscreen. “‘I could win, I could be president, but if I lose, I make a lot of money.’ You think he saw it that way?” “Maybe, I don’t know, there’d be nothing wrong with him thinking that running for president could enhance his business,” Sater said. “The other people that ran, it was good for business for them. Their business happens to be politics. Is there a diﬀerent standard for a businessman than there is for a politician? Aren’t they all running to see what happens? And there’s no downside because they get better name recognition. There’s always another election later. There’s always a new post to be filled. “And the higher your name recognition, the better the post. In business, the better name recognition the more possibility to build more towers or sell more things. Everyone wants to create a huge conspiracy, and how inappropriate and improper everything is. Give me a break.” He then discusses his projects with Trump, including the completed Trump Phoenix, Trump Ft. Lauderdale, and Trump SoHo, and the proposed but not built Trump London, Trump Paris and Trump Istanbul. “We were developing real estate, we were developing Trump Towers, and if Russian buyers had bought some units, well, you know what they say, any customer whose check clears is a good customer,” Sater said. “But I wasn’t bringing Russian money into the Trump organization. Never have. Not a dollar, not a ruble.” He continues that as Trump gained momentum and press attention in the leadup to the Republican National Convention in 2016, he saw a way to have the Continued on Page 60

BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Metropolitan Transportation Authority oﬃcials are considering borrowing nearly $3 billion from the federal government in order to stay afloat due to the diﬃculties caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The proposal was made by Lawrence Schwartz, chairman of the authority’s Finance Committee, during the agency’s Sept. 23 board meeting. The announcement came more than two weeks after a state audit conducted by the office of New York’s comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli, outlined the transportation authority’s grim future if federal aid was not provided. Schwartz advised against holding out hope for the federal government to come to an agreement on a second federal relief package in response to the coronavirus. The deadline for the government to submit another bailout package would be November, which is also when the agency is required to

propose a budget for 2021. “We cannot wait any longer for Washington to act, because the reality is they’re not going to act,” Schwartz said. “We have to be realistic. We need to be responsible.” Schwartz proposed that the agency apply for a $2.9 billion loan with a 1.8 percent interest rate, which he said was the “cheapest money the MTA will ever be able to get as a loan.” The agency has already received just under $4 billion in coronavirus relief aid from the federal government but said an additional $12 billion was needed to oﬀset the loss of fares and tax revenues. Agency Chairman Patrick Foye said he was open to the idea, but did not see the proposal as a long-term solution for “an agency that spends $300 million a week.” Schwartz said the agency could return the money to the federal government if a bailout was implemented next year. The agency would have three years to repay the loan, acContinued on Page 49

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Sunset Park transfer to nonprofit uncertain Alzheimer’s Foundation initially named recipient of waterfront Port property BY R O S E W E L D ON The Port Washington Water Pollution Control District may be transferring control of Sunset Park to a nonprofit group. Or maybe not. Less than 24 hours before a meeting advertised as being a place to ask questions about a pending transfer of Sunset Park to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, the district’s superintendent said that it was not a public meeting, that one would be scheduled at a later date and that “no transfer” was taking place, only to backtrack about a transfer later. An email sent last week to Blank Slate Media, among other outlets, from district business manager Giovanna DeFiore said that a meeting had been scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday on the issue. “We will have a meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. to give everyone the opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns regarding the pending transfer of Sunset Park to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America,” the email from DeFiore said. “It will be held

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er’s Foundation of America for comment were unavailing. On Monday afternoon, a day before the scheduled meeting, district Superintendent Windsor Kinney said in an email that the

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trict business oﬃce, not a public meeting.” Kinney said in a later email that this was a meeting with organizations that have a license agreement for use of the district’s property. In the Monday email, he said that an open session for discussion would be held later and with better accessibility. “After this session, an open public meeting will be scheduled, this will likely be held in a larger venue and will have better virtual access to make it accessible to all,” Kinney wrote. Kinney wrote in an email to Blank Slate Media on Monday that no date had been set for the planned public meeting. Reached for further comment on Tuesday, the superintendent said, “There is no transfer.” He later clarified: “The district is looking at diﬀerent paths to transfer the property that preserves it as open space, the group is aware and is taking an active role in it. The wheels turn slowly.” Kinney did not identify “the group.”

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Nassau tops safe community list U.S. News & World Report deems county best in safety out of 3,000 in America BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

After reports of decreased crime in Nassau County in the first half of 2020 surfaced last week, U.S. News & World Report deemed Nassau the safest community in America. The report compared 3,000 communities across the nation, analyzing crime rates, fatal vehicular accidents, and the amount of money a community spends on health and emergency services, which Nassau ranked tops in the nation in. According to the report, Nassau spends $1,148 per capita on police and fire protection while the national median is $359. Public safety professionals account for 1.26 percent of the county’s population, compared with the national median of 0.70 percent. More than 82 percent of the county’s population, according to the report, is deemed to be “living close to emergency facilities.” This number compared with almost 37 percent in the nation and just more than 69 per-

New York counties to crack the national top 10. Curran praised the work of the Nassau County Police Department, Office of Emergency Management, first responders and all law enforcement officials for their part in achieving the distinction. “We’ve made a commitment to community policing and building trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve, and the results are showing,” Curran said. “As always, we will continue to put the health and safety of Nassau residents first.” Last week, officials said there was a drop in major crime in Nassau and Suffolk counties in the first half of 2020. Examples of major crimes include murder, rape, sexual molestaPHOTO BY NOAH MANSKAR tion, robbery, burglary, aggravated assault and motor vehicle Nassau County was deemed the safest community in America by U.S. News & World Relarceny-theft. Officials said major crime port. dropped 7.78 percent in Nascent in New York. Executive Laura Curran said. nity in America in 2020.” sau County during the first half “As County Executive, keep- “That’s why I’m especially proud Nassau beat out Rockland of 2020 compared with the first ing Nassau residents safe is my to report that Nassau County has County, Westchester County and six months of 2019. Homicides highest priority,” Nassau County been named the safest commu- Richmond County, the only other Continued on Page 49

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Hofstra poll shows Biden leading Trump Nearly 40% of voters approve their state seceding from union depending on election results BY R OB E RT PELAEZ A poll conducted by Hofstra University shows that former Vice President Joe Biden holds a doubledigit lead over President Donald Trump, but nearly 40 percent of likely voters would support state secession if their candidate loses. According to the poll, 41 percent of Democrats interviewed said they would support secession from the Union if their preferred candidate were to lose, compared with 44 percent of Republicans. Craig Burnett, an associate professor of political science at Hofstra and director of the poll program, said: “The erosion of trust in the process, along with the fact that nearly 40 percent of likely voters would support the idea of their state seceding from the union is alarming. It speaks volumes about the degree to which we are divided as a country and that many people view this as a high-stakes election.” While support for secession may show the depths of division, it is not clear how practical the idea is. The Supreme Court has ruled that a state does not have a right to

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Results from a poll conducted by Hofstra University show that more than half of “likely voters” prefer former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump. secede, and the South’s attempt to secede led to the Civil War in 1861. The poll was conducted in midSeptember by YouGov for Hofstra’s Kalikow Center for the Study of the American Presidency with more than 2,000 interviews. The poll recorded responses from people 18 years of age or older classified as

“likely voters.” According to a news release from the university, the survey’s overall margin of error is 2.92 percent, and it is 4.0 for suburbanites, 6.4 for urban respondents and 5.8 for rural respondents. The poll found that Biden, a Democrat, is leading Trump 53 per-

cent to 42, with suburban women supporting Biden by more than 20 points over the Republican incumbent. While Biden received a large overall margin of support compared with Trump, he only leads the president by 3.6 points when voters were asked who they believe will win the election. Nearly 30 percent of voters also indicated that they would be dubious of the general election results if there is “no clear winner” declared on Election Day. A total of 11 percent said they would refuse to accept the results, and 19 percent said they would only accept the results with “major reservations.” More than 40 percent of voters said they believe millions of fraudulent ballots were cast in the previous general election, although there is no evidence of that. Results from the poll also show that Trump’s favorability ratings have taken a five-point hit since a poll conducted in March, before the coronavirus pandemic. The latest poll shows that nearly 60 percent of voters disapprove of Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic and the economy, an issue he has generally performed well on with voters in the past. In

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Author William Otto, formerly of Sands Point, died Sept. 11 at 91. BY R O S E W E L D ON William L. “Bill” Otto, a former Sands Point resident, Army veteran, businessman and author, died on Sept. 11. He was 91. Otto, whose family said he “enjoyed good health until the end,” died at his home in White Plains in Westchester County. A native of the Bronx, Otto was born July 5, 1929, to William Otto Sr. and Jeanette Otto, and by the age of 8 had his first job as a car polisher. After moving to Long Island City, Queens, with his parents and siblings Jeannette, Alice and Lawrence and working multiple jobs, Otto first found permanent employment at British food production company Crosse & Blackwell. Positions at the Tyler Roofing Co., as an Electrolux salesman and at Sheﬃeld Farms followed before Otto was drafted to serve in the Army in 1953 during the Korean War. In his autobiography “The

Last of the Dinosaurs,” Otto said he was made an assistant platoon sergeant due to his 6-foot-5 stature, and became a tank commander. Later, he was one of numerous servicemen taken to Nevada to “be guinea pigs for the nuclear testing of the atomic bombs,” writing that he witnessed three such bomb drops before his discharge in 1955. After leaving the Army, Otto worked in sales with the Quaker State Oil Co. before leaving to go into the building maintenance business at New York Floor Finishing Co. Among his accounts were Manhattan College and New York Law School. While starting his own business, Otto first became acquainted with a man he calls Jim Earley, who he wrote was “the Irish godfather” and an associate of Luciano crime family figure Frank Costello. Earley gave him a position as a building superintendent shortly before Otto married his wife, Pauline. They moved to Syosset after the birth of their first child, Tina, and Otto founded and served as president of the U.S. Building Maintenance Co. He also recalled being a friend to future author William Keating, writer of the book that would inspire the noir film “Slaughter on Tenth Avenue,” and Bill Bonanno Sr., consigliere of the Bonanno crime family. Otto’s company also served as the only outside contractor for the Spain Pavilion at the 1964 World’s Fair in Flushing. An entire chapter of “The Last of the Dinosaurs” discusses Otto’s experiences building a home on 2.5 acres of property in Sands Point, where he said he mentioned the name of Costello, already a resident, in order to purchase the beachfront property. Parties at the Otto mansion, which its owner had furnished with a 42-footlong kidney-shaped pool, three boats and a volleyball court, among other things, were frequented by senators and congressmen, as well as local oﬃcials. He

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freezing open positions across the University, curtailing discretionary spending, cutting capital budgets, reducing hourly workers, freezing salaries, accepting voluntary salary reductions from administrators, and offering early-retirement packages,” he said. “It took months of intense work to get where we are, and it will take the cooperation of each of us to keep our campus community safe,” R. Sentwali Bakari, Adelphi’s vice president for student affairs and dean of students, said in a letter to the campus community. “Quite simply, it is not fair that the careless and selfish actions of a few have the ability to undo what we have all worked so hard to achieve.” Adelphi has resumed inperson instruction after closing PHOTO COURTESY OF ADELPHI UNIVERSITY the university in the spring along with most others throughout the nation. As of Sept. 17, five stuMore than 60 Adelphi University employees were to be laid off by the end of September, dents had tested positive for the according to officials. virus and 16 more were quarantined after students attended an The layoffs came four ing positions are not included in Wilson said the university off-campus event where social months after Adelphi laid off the most recent layoffs, officials has taken a number of steps to distancing guidelines were not adhered to, according to offi160 part-time employees in May said, some vacant positions are cut costs. due to the virus. Although teach- frozen. “These efforts included cials.

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Fire ravages Floral Park businesses Sunday morning blaze burns over 10 storefronts as over 20 departments fight flames BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z A fire in Floral Park caused “substantial fire and smoke damage” in more than 10 businesses on Sunday morning, according to officials from the Nassau County Police Department. Officials said Floral Park police responded to reports of a building fire at the Park Place Bar and Grill at 41 Covert Ave. Upon arriving at the scene, officers observed fire and smoke from the building that extended to at least 11 other adjacent storefronts, according to a news release from the county Police Department. Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro said it took firefighters more than four hours to control the fire. Six businesses sustained major damage or were destroyed, while four others were damaged by smoke, Uttaro said. A private residence also had smoke damage, officials said. Firefighters from the Floral Park Fire Department along with the ManhassetLakeville Fire Department, Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company, the New Hyde Park Fire Department and almost 20 others were represented at the scene throughout the day. Two members of the New Hyde Park Fire Department were transported to a nearby hospital, where they were treated for exhaustion and an elevated heart

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A fire in Floral Park left more than 10 businesses suffering smoke and fire damage, according to officials. rate, according to officials. One Elmont firefighter also suffered exhaustion, officials said. Uttaro said all firefighters were in stable condition.

Manhasset girl, 15, missing for 3 days BY R O S E W E L D ON A teenage girl last seen at her home in Manhasset on Saturday night was reported missing, according to the Nassau County Police Deportment. According to detectives, Kayla Sarduy, 15, was last seen leaving her Manhasset home at 11 p.m. Sarduy is described as a Black female with brown hair and brown eyes. She is estimated to be 5-foot-4 and 130 pounds, and was last seen wearing dark jeans, with no other description of clothing given. Police said she might be going to the Hempstead area. Detectives request anyone with information on her whereabouts to call the Missing Persons Squad at 516-573-7347 or 911.

Neighboring stores to Park Place affected by the fire included Villager’s Perk, Shin’s Tae Kwon Do, Luna Eyelash, Capo Ristorante, Covert Nail & Spa, Covert

Barber Shop, Original V.I. Pizza, Covert Optical and K. Hunter Boutique. “Like all of our Covert Ave famContinued on Page 50

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Kayla Sarduy, 15, of Manhasset was last seen leaving her home late Saturday.

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The management and board of of Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island Board break ground on the Queen of Peace Cemetery in Old Westbury.

Ground broken on new Catholic cemetery BY R O S E W E L D ON Ground broke last week on numerous developments at Queen of Peace Cemetery in Old Westbury, including the start of construction of a chapel planned as the site’s centerpiece. The management and board of directors of Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island hosted a special program marking the developments on Sept. 15 and were joined by Diocese of Rockville Centre Bishop John O. Barres and local dignitaries from the Village of Old Westbury, as well as numerous employees and consultants. CCLI, which owns and operates three other cemeteries across Long Island, including Cemetery of the Holy Rood in Westbury, the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram and the Queen of All Saints Cemetery in Central Islip, said that this is the first new Catholic cemetery to open

on Long Island in decades. The 97-acre property was purchased in 1993, and the plans, which the company estimates will be finished in 2021, call for the construction of a chapel, administration building, mausoleums and a maintenance building, according to president and CEO Richard Bie. Village trustees approved the plan for the cemetery at 31 Hitchcock Lane in 2016 after a 22-year legal battle. The Diocese of Rockville Centre fought in federal court for the right to build on the land. Federal courts determined that under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, the diocese had a right to build a cemetery on the land. “Today is a historic and milestone moment for Catholic Cemeteries of Long Island,” Bie said. “This project has been a long time in the making and is the beginning of a new chapter of our mission to serve the Catholic families here on Long

Island. We thank our board of directors as well as Bishop Barres and those at the Diocese of Rockville Centre for their support and encouragement as we make this vision a reality.” Barres also spoke, blessing the cemetery with holy water and participating in the ground-breaking. “This beautiful Catholic cemetery and our wonderful plans for it, is an expression of our belief in the triumph of the Holy Cross in our lives and in our families’ lives, especially at moments of death. And especially when people come to this sacred ground and eventually this beautiful chapel to express their faith,” Barres said. “Think of all the Catholics who will come here and will be moved by the chapel, statuary, and all the dimensions of religious art they will experience here.” CCLI Chairman Richard Sullivan acknowledged the leadership of Barre’s

predecessors, Bishops John R. McGann, James McHugh and William Murphy over the years and the work of the cemetery corporation management in bringing the project to this point. “Now, building on all that went before, we are finally here today at the beginning,” Sullivan said. “For the glory of God and the comfort of his people — let us build.” Also joining Bie and Barres at the event were board members Peter Quick, Gus Nuzzolese, Jim Folks and Doug Hayden. The site has been prepared for construction and the first phase of the project, which includes the construction of the chapel, garden mausoleums, administration, facility, and maintenance buildings, is taking place now. The first phase of construction will continue for approximately 18 months.

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Opinion

OUR VIEWS

Ensuring free, fair elections

resident Trump declined to commit last week to a peaceful transfer of power if he lost the presidential election. “We’re going to have to see what happens, Trump said when asked the question directly. “Get rid of the ballots and you’ll have a very peaceful — there won’t be a transfer, frankly. There will be a continuation.” This should send chills down the back of anyone who believes in democracy in the United States. Just weeks before the election, Trump is raising the specter of a non-peaceful transfer. In other words, by violence. Democrats immediately slammed Trump’s comments and even some Republicans expressed outrage. “Fundamental to a democracy is the peaceful transition of power; without that there is Belarus. Any suggestion that a president might not respect this Constitutional guarantee is both unthinkable and unacceptable,” said Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, a frequent critic of Trump and the party’s standard-bearer in 2012. “The peaceful transfer of power is enshrined in our Constitution and fundamental to the survival of our republic,” said Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, the third-ranking House Republican. “America’s leaders swear an oath of the Constitution. We will uphold that oath.” Even Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said that there

was no question that “all the people who had sworn to support the Constitution would assure that there would be a peaceful transition of power, including the president.” We’d be much likelier to take McDonnell at his word if he hadn’t just committed to begin confirmation hearings on Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett just 40-some days before the election after denying President Obama’s pick of Merrick Garland nine months before the election four years ago. McConnell cited a new principle at the time — that no Supreme Court justice should be selected during an election year. And by now most Americans do not believe Trump has any other principle than doing what’s good for Trump. So we should take Trump’s threat seriously and what it means not only for the race for president but for every race on the ballot — Nassau County included. That begins with mailedin ballots — a means of voting that goes back to the early days of the republic but is expected to increase exponentially during these days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump, who is trailing badly in both national and battleground state polls, has launched a deluge of misinformation about mail-in ballots, calling them “dangerous,” “unconstitutional,” “a scam” and “rife with fraud.”

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All of which are untrue. There have been numerous independent studies that have found voter fraud extremely rare in all forms, including mail-in voting. But by making these claims, Trump, who along with his family regularly votes by mail, lays the groundwork for possibly not accepting the voting results, halting the election before all the ballots are counted or both. Keep in mind that any ballots not counted will include not only a voter’s choice for president but for any other campaign on the ballot. In New York, that would include races, for Congress, the state Senate and the state Assembly. Trump obviously doesn’t think he can win the election if everyone’s votes are counted — especially those that are mailed in. In normal times, mail-in ballots would not favor one party over the other. But these are not

normal times. Trump’s systematic predictions of fraud, combined with his downplaying the threat posed by the coronavirus, have had a powerful eﬀect on Republican voting intentions, according to a terrifying piece on the U.S. election system that appears in the Atlantic Magazine authored by Barton Gellman. “In Georgia, for example, a Monmouth University poll in late July found that 60 percent of Democrats but only 28 percent of Republicans were likely to vote by mail,” Gellman writes. “In the battleground states of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, hundreds of thousands more Democrats than Republicans have requested mail-in ballots. This goes a long way in explaining Trump’s claim that by eliminating write-in ballots he would win re-election. Four years ago, Hillary Clinton was trailing Trump by 1 million votes when the polls closed

and ended up getting nearly 3 million more votes than Trump when the mail-in ballots were counted. Only to lose in the Electoral College. Gellman speculates that come election eve, with a much higher percentage of Republicans voting in-person than by mail, Trump could be leading and declare victory. Or if he falls behind as the mail-in ballots are counted, Trump could claim that the election was rigged. He already contended in his acceptance speech at the Republican convention that the only way he could lose was if the election was rigged. Trump has already argued for a quick confirmation of Barrett to the Supreme Court to avoid a tie if the election results end up there. One doesn’t need to imagine too hard what would happen in this country if Barrett is the deciding vote in a decision that gives Trump the election. Continued on Page 54

CORRECTION In last week’s editorial, it was stated that German- and Italian-Americans were not interned during World War II. During World War II, undocumented Italian and German immigrants in the United States were deemed “enemy aliens” and detained, relocated, stripped of their property or placed under curfew. In some cases, they were locked in internment camps.

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KREMER’S CORNER

When you break Supreme Court you own it

veryone agrees that the next 30 days will be a bumpy ride until we get to Election Day. To date, we have been dealing with a pandemic that has killed over 200,000 innocent people, a rush to nominate a candidate to fill the vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court, eﬀorts to turn the vaccine use into a political football and a president who is ready to burn the Constitution and declare all absentee ballots illegal. Of all the issues that the nation is confronting, the Supreme Court vacancy battle brought to mind a scene in the “Ten Commandments.” As the Pharaoh Ramses II, refuses to give in to Moses’ (Charlton Heston) request to let his people go, Moses utters the biblical words “a man reaps what he sows.” And that pretty much sums up what can happen to the Republican Party if they pick a judge who will destroy a woman’s right to choose, end the Aﬀordable

Care Act and probably wipe out dozens of our long-established freedoms. The favored candidate of the president is a woman named Amy Coney Barrett. An in-depth look at her record shows that she views the Roe v. Wade case as “creating through judicial fiat a framework of abortion on demand.” She thinks it is “very unlikely that the court would overturn that case, it would probably decide that abortions could not be funded by the government.” The more the Senate will look at her record the more it will be clear that she will be part of a judicial wrecking ball of the U.S. Constitution. The statistics show that a majority of Americans strongly support a woman’s right to choose. If a newly structured Supreme Court tampers with Roe v. Wade, you can imagine that the public outcry will break the sound barrier. Women throughout the nation will be looking to place the

JERRY KREMER Kremer’s Corner

blame on some politician and the Republican Party will get the brunt of the outcry, which could harm them for many future years. In mid-November, the Supreme Court will hear the case seeking to knock out the Affordable Care Act. President Trump has filed papers supporting ending medical care for the 20 million people who enjoy such coverage. If the ACA is declared un-

constitutional, people with pre-existing conditions will lose out as well as families who have children in their twenties who will lose coverage. You can be sure that an Amy Barrett or any other person picked by the president will vote against the ACA. After years of making promises that there will be a replacement for the ACA, the president has yet to come up with any plan. Being the Republican members of the Senate have never suggested that they have any plan, the ACA coverage will disappear. If you are a union member, a person protected by LGBT rights, or a consumer seeking to attack corporate greed, the new nine-member court will take away any of the benefits and privileges that they now enjoy. It will not happen overnight, but there are dozens of cases dealing with these issues that are working their way up through the lower courts

and will wind up in the Supreme Court. Many of the current judges have made their bias clear on these issues, but changing the balance of power to a 6 to 3 court will empower them to make judicial chaos. Every day the U.S. Congress passes bills that you know nothing about. Their voting record is not discussed in the media and the voters rarely punish the members. But, the actions of the Supreme Court are widely discussed, and the outside world will know when there is some decision that strips them of their rights. If the Court throws out the ACA, undermines Roe v. Wade or abolishes job protection, the voters will look for someone to punish, and the target will be the Republican senators who voted to change the balance on the court. There is no Moses who will stand up on the floor of the U.S. Senate to remind their colleagues “a man reaps what he sows.”

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Happy weird New Year during pandemic

s I sit and write this, I am in the last of the Days of Awe, the time of the Jewish New Year during which we are supposed to ask forgiveness from those we have harmed, be they other people or God. I could start by asking forgiveness from other people: for being obtuse with them; short-tempered; a bad friend or family member. Granted, I’ll be a little past the official deadline — I’ll have to wait until tomorrow to start this, since most of the people I need to contact are fasting, or in services, or otherwise not to be bothered. Maybe I can get an extension like I did for almost every paper I wrote in college! It cannot possibly be time for the High Holy Days, anyway. Aren’t we still in March? This pandemic thing goes on and on, the sun comes and goes, but it is still one endless everlasting moment in time. As somebody said — I can’t remember who — it can’t be almost October, because isn’t it the 190th day of March?

Another problem I am having, this year in particular, is sitting still for all the prayers where I’m supposed to beg for forgiveness from God. It’s not that I’ve been particularly good this year, or dutiful, or reverent. I haven’t. I’ve been quite terrible. But this isn’t about me. This is about a whole world which is suffering, and I just can’t see asking forgiveness from a God who — if you believe His own press — has sent us this terrible thing: “On Rosh Hashanah it will be written and on Yom Kippur it will be sealed …who shall live and who shall die; who by storm, who by plague, who by strangulation and who by stoning.” Stoning. So old school! I’m much more likely to die choking on a sip of coffee that went down the wrong way because I was also at the same time interrupting somebody… but that isn’t on the list, so I think I’m good. But we can’t ALL be deserving of this pandemic. That’s why, whenever it’s over, God and I are going to have

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side to sit down for a little “chinwag,” as my favorite character Rumpole used to call it … after which we shall see who needs to beg forgiveness for what. Right now, all I can do is sit and doodle two lists: Things I Have Started doing, Thanks to the Pandemic, and Things I Am Leaving Behind, Ditto: Things I Am Leaving Behind Thanks to the Pandemic:— Shoes. Especially, uncomfortable shoes.— Uncomfortable pants.— Uncom-

fortable anything!— Exercise. (See item immediately above.)— Calories, or anyways counting them.— Watching or reading anything “because I should.”— Expectations. Things I Have Started Doing, Thanks to the pandemic:It is actually rather unbelievable that I have started anything new, but that’s just how weird things are these days. I have learned Not to Procrastinate! It started with the realization that I needed to eat the fresh fruits, and cook with the vegetables, the first day they came into the house. Aside from the fact that some of them lose sweetness over time (case in point, oranges), every day you wait is an invitation for mold to beat you to it. Most heartbreaking were the dozen fresh figs that we ordered, for a dinner celebrating that our younger boy and his girlfriend could join us for the High Holidays. Ack! It had only been a few days, but when I went to put the figs on the table they

were just a hairy nest of mold, with dead figs somewhere at the bottom. Lesson learned. This notprocrastinating idea is such a radical change for me, I’m taking it everywhere, even to my heretofore-unused subscription at ancestry.com. Until now, it’s been like the gym memberships I used to renew but never use. This year I’m using it! I may even write a novel with all the spare time I’ve got! It might stink worse than the figs. In fact it probably will. But I will at least have written it! The biggest change of all is that I have learned to be grateful for Zoom, and email, and all the other technologies that I used to happily sneer at. (Well, not Instagram, I still don’t see the point of that.) But without them, I would really feel much more like a prisoner in solitary confinement. So I am grateful. I can use them for this wish: A Happy Weird New Year to you all!

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E A R T H M AT T E R S

Learn to love a bug, help environment

all has arrived and warblers are heading south. I have spent quite a few hours trooping through various woods trying to first spot and then identify tiny birds who are equally intent on nabbing an insect. Finding that insect has become more diﬃcult in recent decades, though that may seem hard to believe as you flee your back yard pursued by a hoard of mosquitos. Studies from around the globe have found an alarming decline in insect biomass. This is not a good thing. A seminal study in German nature preserves from 1989 to 2014 found a decrease in insect biomass from an average sample of 52 ounces to 10. That’s an 80 percent drop in just 25 years. Bear in mind this is not urban or suburban areas but nature preserves, areas dedicated to maintaining all wildlife. Studies from Stanford University and the Zoological Society of London have also identified an alarming decrease, particularly

in flying insects. The reasons for this are multiple; use of pesticides, monoculture crops such as corn and soybeans, urbanization, and habitat destruction – many of the same reasons that over a third of North America’s bird species are in decline. In addition to birds, fish and small mammals who are insectivores — dependent on insects as food — three-quarters of all flowering plants need insects for pollination. That includes about a third of our food crops worldwide, and almost all fruits and vegetables. The first real public awareness of this trend was the collapse of honeybee colonies. Pesticides are linked to Colony Collapse Disorder, in particular Neonicotinoids pesticides which has caused them to be banned in Europe. Commercial honeybee colonies that are transported on an agricultural circuit, from California almond trees, on to Florida to pollinate citrus, through the Southeast to the Northeast for the production of apples, blueberries, cherries and other fruits and veg-

JENNIFER WILSON-PINES Earth Matters

etables, declined 40 percent over a one year period from spring 2018 to 2019. This is an unsustainable loss for both the beekeepers and the bees. Without the pollinators, crop productivity plummets. The Latin suﬃx cide means “killer”; pesticide, herbicide, homicide, suicide. The problem is that most pesticides are indiscriminate. They kill the target insect and a host of others, including many beneficial native pollinators. Habitat destruction makes us think of swaths of forest being cleared

for pesticide sprayed crops or a shopping mall, but a yard of turf grass, paving, and a privet hedge is equally sterile in terms of ecological function. Invasive and nonnative plants don’t oﬀer the food resources that insects evolved to utilize. A recent webinar by Douglas Tallamy for Florida Audubon (available on Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=xAbO1a67_mM ) focused on the interdependence between insects, native plants, birds and wildlife. Doug Tallamy is a professor of entomology, wildlife ecology and biology at the University of Delaware and author of “Bringing Nature Home.” On his website, he boils this problem down to a short manifesto. The Problem:We have destroyed natural habitat in so many places that local extinction is rampant and global extinction accelerating. This is a growing problem for humanity because the plants and animals around us produce the life support we all depend on. Every time a species is lost, that ecosys-

tem is less able to support us.The SolutionHumans and nature must live together. Though vital, nature preserves are not large enough to be meet our ecological needs so we must restore the world where we live, work, and play. Nearly 85% of the U.S. is privately owned, so our private properties are an opportunity for conservation if we design them properly.New Conservation GoalsTo succeed we need to redesign residential landscapes to1. Support diverse pollinator populations and complex food webs,2. Store carbon, and3. Manage our watersheds.How can we do this?Plants accomplish all of these goals so we must replace half of the area dedicated to lawn with diverse plantings of woody and herbaceous species. But plants diﬀer widely in how well they support wildlife. Native plants support pollinators and food webs far better than introduced ornamentals, and some native plants support much more life than others. Choosing the best plants for your area is the key to success. Continued on Page 51

VIEW POINT

Trump to N.Y.: ‘Drop dead. No really, drop dead’

t’s not New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo or New York City Mayor Bill DeBlasio or any Democratic governor or mayor who is “defunding” police – it is Trump, who has directed his consigliere William Barr to act against New York City, Portland and Seattle based on a fabricated charge they are “anarchist jurisdictions”. “My administration will not allow federal tax dollars to fund cities that allow themselves to deteriorate into lawless zones,” Trump declared. “He thinks he’s a king but he’s not. He’s a President,” Governor Cuomo riposted. “But there’s the Constitution and there are laws, nothing that he knows anything about. But the federal budget is appropriated by law with conditions of funding by law and he can’t override the law.” Trump has already diverted money, including $4 million from an NYPD fund that supports those suﬀering from 9/11-related health issues (more people have died since 9/11 than were killed in the four terror attacks, a number that is exceeded every four days in COVID-19 deaths). “In the same week President

Trump announced an illegal effort to cut Federal funding to New York City, it was revealed the White House is trying to undermine efforts to fight COVID-19 in our subways, buses, and schools,” Cuomo stated. “By quietly changing FEMA policy to no longer fund personal protective equipment or disinfection efforts for the MTA and schools, the President is telling essential workers that he does not value their safety or their sacrifices over the last six months. Make no mistake, this is just another attempt by President Trump to hurt New York. We won’t be bullied — and despite the federal government’s negligence, the state will continue to work with the MTA and school districts to ensure transit workers, riders, teachers, students, and all New Yorkers remain safe.” Trump has already demonstrated his penchant for directing or withholding disaster response and aid based on whether governors and local officials are “friendly” and adequately fawning. Trump wants to discount the 100,000 deaths in blue states to make the outrageous claim that the remaining 100,000 put the

KAREN RUBIN View Point

US better oﬀ than the rest of the world (not true, US would still be 2nd place after Brazil, and have 11 percent instead of 22 percent of global COVID deaths, compared to only 4 percent of the population, with higher death rates than comparable countries like Germany). Now Trump is threatening to put New York State at the bottom of the list to get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. It’s not just New York. Trump has threatened to veto any Congressional COVID-19 relief that includes the $500 billion to keep state and localities from having to fire millions of workers, includ-

ing police, fire, teachers, EMS and health workers. New York State is asking Congress for $59 billion to address “catastrophic budget shortfalls” and repeal of the SALT deduction cap. On the other hand, Trump is using the U.S. Treasury – our money – as his own slush fund. The $1,200 checks that the Democrats pushed for, came with his name as if he was giving it. Now, his grand “healthcare” innovation is to promise seniors a $200 drug “Trump card”- like giving him $200 of taxpayer money to buy each vote. Trump is sending $14 billion to farmers to buy those votes. Another amazing coincidence: after ignoring Puerto Rico (even proposing to trade it for Greenland), addressing Hurricane Maria’s devastation by tossing out paper towels while withholding $91 billion in allocated aid, now he is doling out $13 billion, just in time for the election, because he has realized the number of displaced Puerto Ricans who can now vote in Florida. The $500 billion in CARES Act funding for businesses have gone to an amazing proportion to his buddies (among them, a Rudy Gi-

uliani company that did not even have employees). Jared Kushner, in charge of organizing acquisition and distribution of PPE, didn’t feel the urgency since COVID was attacking mostly blue states and cities. Instead of tax relief that would actually help spur the economy – like lifting the SALT cap which Cuomo said “stole” $14 billion from New York – Trump wants to cut payroll taxes, essentially starving to death Social Security and Medicare, or making it impossible for workers to make up the crippling IOU. It is estimated that with Trump’s policies, Social Security will be insolvent by 2023. The guy who boasts about ending regulations to spur economic development has put artificial barricades in front of important infrastructure projects in New York, including the AirTrain at LaGuardia Airport, the New York-New Jersey Gateway tunnel, the MTA’s $51 billion capital plan, East Side access to Penn Station, and funding for floodgates to mitigate against climate-caused storm surges, for no other reason than he can stick it to Democrats. Continued on Page 51

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OUR TOWN

American men driven to compete

en love to compete and they do so with fervor that is startling to behold. Women are just as competitive but for reasons determined by biology and by culture, women compete more through appearance than through performance. Women spend their dollars and their free time shopping for pretty things like dresses, shoes, perfume and handbags. Men, on the other hand, spend large amounts of money, energy and free time demonstrating how brave, strong, dominating and masterful they are. Let us explore this masculine compulsion to compete, why it is so prevalent especially in America. If you, like me, enjoy the game of golf, you will be able to relate to the following. At the end of each season your club will organize its club championship where the players are ranked according to handicap or skill level and then must face oﬀ with each other. Mind you, these are not tour level players but rather fanatic, obsessed amateur golfers who may not possess significant natural talent. After the flights are determined, you may be assigned to let us say the A Flight, which is for those who maybe can break 90 but not 80. To become involved in something as benign, harmless and insignificant as an A Flight club championship in golf sounds ludicrous right from the outset, but one soon realizes that this is seri-

ous business. Kind of like a war but without the use of guns or knives. On the surface it all looks merry and bright. There is smiling chitchat on the first tee and cordial well wishes as the club pro informs you of the rules of play. However, inside each amateur golfer there is this disconcerting seething desire to win and to show them all that “I am the king of the world. I have heard stories of middleaged men dressed in Bermuda shorts and golf hats coming to blows over a minor disagreement on the 17th green because they could not agree as to such as who was away. Golf is an honorable game played by honorable men, but when a club championship is on the line, things tend to heat up fast and those friendly smiles turn into teeth grinding grimaces as the round proceeds. The nature of the male need to win and show excellence based upon sporting performance holds true in cycling, tennis, running, swimming, squash and more. The large dollars spent on their amateur sporting career can be rationalized by saying they do these things for health benefits, for camaraderie and to unwind and get away from work and all that’s true. But underneath all that is another more powerful force at work which relates to the need to compete, to win and to establish one’s standing in the pack. Humans are pack animals and we all want to be a part of the pack, but these seeth-

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ing competitive urges imply that one wants to be the Alpha in the pack, not the Beta or God forbid the Omega. Proof of this urge to dominate and prove one’s worth and status is seen everywhere, even in the postgame lunch conversation among men. One assumes, and correctly so that a part of the table talk will be spent deconstructing the round, but once again one notices that over the course of the hour of casual conversation, those competitive urges will again emerge and by the end of every lunch all those involved know who just dominated the discussion, who was the most interesting, the most funny and the wittiest. It seems that one cannot escape this urge to compete and show who the boss is. One can understand how this urge to compete comes about. From an early age we are taught to compete for grades and that tests are scored on a curve. We are

taught to win in sports and as children we have been asked what the final outcome was, who won and who lost. Capitalism defines America and urges us to compete at every turn. It is no surprise that capitalism vs. socialism will be the central issue in this election. And the urge to compete and achieve status and social standing may be largest in America because in the preamble to our Constitution it states “all men are created equal.” Although this is a commendable virtue, the result is that there is no established social status at birth, so we must spend our entire life attempting to establish status by working and by winning. Or as the famous commercial said: “We make money the old-fashioned way…we earn it.” This dynamic of equality at birth is America’s greatest secret

but also our most problematic aspect. The need to establish status and worth starts at birth and does not end until we keel over at our desk at work. This gives us the drive to conquer the world and we basically have done so. I doubt that this masculine urge to compete, to win and to establish status is going away anytime soon, whether Trump or Biden wins. And as for me, it’s back to the driving range to get myself ready for next year’s club championship. Things did not go particularly well this time around, but aren’t I the lucky one since now I have a whole year to get ready. I need a new putter, new driver, a series of playing and putting lessons, a better fitness regimen to bulk up like Bryson de Chambeau, and the most precious thing of all, time.

Michael Douglas and Gary Player, two Alpha males in action.

THE BACK ROAD

The banality of evil in America in 2020

erman-born American political philosopher Hannah Arendt, coined the phrase “banality of evil” after seeing the trial of Nazi SS officer Adolf Eichmann, which began on April 11, 1961. Eichmann and his underlings were responsible for Jewish deportations to extermination camps, where they were gassed to death. I had just turned ten that May and I only remember fleeting blackand-white images of the trial that took place in Jerusalem and aired on U.S. television. What I remember most is the odd and eerie image of a balding, bespectacled man – Adolf Eichmann, seated inside a glass cage next to the witness stand. But, why was he in a cage? As years passed, the image

stuck and I came to know that the “banality of evil” refers to acts carried out by people – quite often bureaucrats, who may not be particularly evil, but are the result of their “just following orders.” Thomas White gave voice to Arendt when he wrote that she “found Eichmann an ordinary, rather bland, bureaucrat, who was neither perverted nor sadistic, but ‘terrifyingly normal’. He acted without any motive other than to diligently advance his career in the Nazi bureaucracy.” According to White, “Arendt never downplayed Eichmann’s guilt, repeatedly described him as a war criminal, and concurred with his death sentence as handed down by the Israeli court. Though Eichmann’s motives were, for her, obscure and thought-defying, his

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genocidal acts were not.” I have recently thought this not to be dissimilar, if not in scope then in style, to the June 2, 2020 U.S. military gassing of peaceful protesters in Lafayette Square, in advance of President Trump’s walk to St.

John’s Church for a photo op at the urging of his daughter Ivanka. Even more evocative of the “just following orders” theme were the actions of federal agents ripping children, even babies, from their parents’ arms and throwing them into chain-link cages on the border, on orders from the White House, and at the encouragement of the president’s senior advisor Stephen Miller. These events, carried out on U.S. soil, are dress rehearsals for a second go-round. The president has control of armies of individuals, formal and informal — soldiers, police, bureaucrats and citizen bullyboy brownshirts, ready to do his bidding. Regarding the gassing of Americans, General James Mattis

said, “We know that we are better than the abuse of executive authority that we witnessed in Lafayette Square. We must reject and hold accountable those in oﬃce who would make a mockery of our Constitution.” Vote wisely on November 3rd. Regardless of the outcome, the threat to American democracy runs deeper than the evil acts perpetrated by a group of empowered misfits. The threat is grounded in extreme divisions that have been incubating for decades, that reach beyond politics to a deeply-rooted conflict about race and culture. Make no mistake, electing the alternative alone with not resolve that. Andrew Malekoﬀ is a New York State licensed clinical social worker.

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SUVs are not environmentally helpful

news article that caught my eye stated that the popularity of SUVs is the second biggest cause of the rise in emissions of late. Aside from the environmental implications that some might find of interest, I have long been perplexed by the rapid rise in popularity of these vehicles. Back in the 1960s, the Chevrolet Impala, your basic three-box American sedan, outsold the entire production of Chrysler Corporation, and the configuration remained a mainstay for American families for decades to come. Somewhere along the line, this trend eroded, and SUVs and pick up trucks now account for about 75 percent of all vehicle sales while the rest are “traditional” vehicles. The best selling vehicle in the country is the Ford F-150 pick up. Does America have that many plumbers?

Aside from the environmental impact, I have never understood the attraction. First, I don’t know why everyone decided they needed so much carrying capacity in an everyday vehicle. I find them uncomfortable to drive. I don’t relish looking at a sea of upholstery and cargo space when I’m backing up, and I don’t have the same kind of spatial awareness of other vehicles with the back window flush with the rear of the car. Threading your way through traﬃc is a pain. Their popularity has made backing out of a stall parking space a nail biter. You can’t see over the roofs of them, and the bodywork extends to the point that when you’ve backed up enough to finally see behind them, you’re already committed. There is a lot of concern about pe-

destrian safety in this newspaper. Well, jacking up a car by a foot eliminates a large part of the view directly in front of the vehicle, making children invisible. Not only does the higher beltline obscure objects in front of it, but the sheer mass of these goliaths also makes them more deadly for pedestrians when they get hit compared to a conventional sedan. There is some genuinely ugly data on this. And of course, the view backing up is completely obstructed, which resulted in the mandating of back up cameras. With each gallon of gas emitting 20 pounds of co2, some public-spirited people may want to reconsider their choices in a vehicle. Just adding 5 MPG in efficiency shrinks your own personal carbon footprint considerably. There is a lot of pressure on the manufacturers to get

better mileage out of their engines, but this technology is expensive and time consuming to bring to market. I would think of substituting higher gasoline taxes for other revenue streams, like sales taxes, for example. I don’t think any reasonable person can deny we have a serious environmental problem on our hands. If we’re serious about putting a dent in our carbon output, we should use taxation as a means to incentivize diﬀerent behavior. So when the lease is up, or its tradein time, perhaps consider more sensible options. More than paper straws or your compost pile, it is by far, the biggest single contribution to the environment an individual can make. Donald Davret Roslyn

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n the several years since I stepped into the role of President of the Manhasset Community Fund, I’ve been awed by the ability of our community to help our local charities — even in the face of the global pandemic. Thanks to donors, the MCF is able to support large numbers of our neigh-

bors facing food and housing insecurity as well as extreme emotional distress. In particular, we provided emergency funds for a large refrigerator to the Shelter Rock Pantry. But what’s proven equally impressive are the hundreds of dedicated supporters who help keep our charities going. Year

after year, hundreds of Manhasset residents have helped support our grants to combat bullying, cancer, child abuse, domestic violence, drug abuse, and mental illness. Their trust has inspired our volunteer board to keep going. With the world changing at what seems an impossible pace, we are com-

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Defending Trump’s coronavirus response

fter reading another of your biased, leftwing propaganda, antiTrump op-eds, I just had to respond to bring some clarity to the discussion of all things Trump. Let me begin by stating that I am a lifelong Republican, but I did not vote for him in the last election. I wrote in the name of another GOP person who was an also ran. Why? Because of his behavior at the debates, his nasty comments and what seemed to me to be childish antics. That was then, this is now. The first paragraph of your op-ed deals with labeling Covid-19 as the “China virus” and the resulting “numerous antiAsian incidents” that have been occurring since January. This type of behavior is certainly repulsive and should not be tolerated in any way shape or form, but the truth is that this virus originated in China. Not the fault of the Chinese people but of their Communistic government and the falsehoods that they conveyed to the world about this virus. They didn’t just hide this disease from the world, they lied about its ability to be spread from human to human and they allowed their citizens to leave China and travel all over the world, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people. Your comment of “so what” is disconcerting. It matters where this disease and

others come from as we need to know what countries can be trusted to handle infections responsibly. Your op-ed criticizes President Trump for his handling of this disease and Joe Biden was recently interviewed by Jake Tapper on CNN where he stated that “Trump did nothing and is criminally responsible for all the deaths”. ” No one should have died” said Joe. Now let’s do a little time line trip down memory lane and talk about what Trump did or did not do in relation to Covid 19. December 2019: New virus identified in Wuhan China (although I have read reports that it was there earlier).Jan 6: Trump oﬀers to send CDC team to China to study virus and oﬀer assistance. China says no.Jan 21: Dr. Fauci is a guest on News Max and states that the virus is not a threat for the people of the USA and they should not worry about it. (expert advisor on viral diseases).Trump has, at various times, told citizens that things would be fine and was overly positive which some had called “lying.” But remember, Dr. Fauci was giving that same message and probably believed it also. There was much to learn.Jan. 29: Trump sets up Corona Task Force with ensuing daily reports from “experts.”Jan. 30: Two cases of coro-

navirus identified in USA.Jan. 31: Trump institutes travel ban from China; March 11—Travel from Europe banned.Feb. 6: Emergency rules for infection control were established.Feb 29: Emergency funding for Covid-19 initiated. 10. March 4: Laboratories meet at White House to form consortium for coronavirus testing 11. March 8: Dr. Fauci instructs public that they do not need to wear a mask 12. March 13: National Emergency announced just 48 hours after Global Pandemic declared 13. March 16: 15 days to slow the spread initiated (has since morphed into 7 months) 14. March 17: Telemedical restrictions lifted to give more access to medical advice on line etc. 15. March 18: Defense Production Act activated to facilitate increased production of PPE, ventilators and hospital beds increased using ships on the East and West Coasts and in the Javits Center in NYC. 16. April 3: CDC advises the public to begin wearing masks to slow the spread. 17. April 9 and 23: Govs. Cuomo from NY and Gavin Newsom from California praised the president for all of his help with supplying the hospital ships and equipment to aid corona victims.

June 29: Trump was able to acquire more than 500,000 courses of Remdesivir to treat Corona victims. Trump has initiated Operation Warp Speed to facilitate the development of a vaccine that is safe for the public as soon as feasibly possible. Distribution plans are already being formulized. In February, he was interviewed by Bob Woodward for his next book and stated that he knew the virus was serious but did not want to cause panic. What would have changed if he had shared that with the public? Nothing would have changed because we knew to hand wash and social distance and masks were not needed as per Dr. Fauci. He later explained that the masks and PPE were needed for hospital workers and other medical professionals. Now I ask all of you arm chair Covid quarterbacks with your hindsight expertise, would Joe Biden have been the man to handle this pandemic? The man who ridiculed both travel bans and stated on TV that Trump did “nothing” to battle this disease. It is ludicrous. More to follow next week. Gayle Palmer Williston Park Letters Continued on Page 45

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Cyber safety P is important for every grade

eople rely on the internet every day. In recent months, reliance on digital technology was pushed even further as social distancing measures had the world going online for school and work and to maintain relationships with friends and family. A 2018 report from Pew Research Center indicated that nearly 25 percent of young adults in America reported being online almost constantly. Common Sense Media says teens spend an average of nine hours a day online, compared to roughly six hours for those between the ages eight and 12 and 50 minutes for kids younger than eight. Students must exercise caution when spending time online. Connectivity can be empowering, but it also puts students at risk from others and even their own, sometimes irresponsible behaviors. Staying safe online should remain a priority for students who must spend more time on the internet and using digital education tools. These are some tips for maintaining cyber safety. • Exercise caution when sharing information like your name, address, phone number, and other personal data online. Check with a trusted parent or teacher before sharing private data. • Report any online activity that makes you feel uncomfortable, scared or confused, whether it is directed at you or a classmate.

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Simple ways to encourage young artists

o two students are the same. Some students may love to read and naturally gravitate toward English class, while others may be fascinated by the world around them and find nothing stokes their academic passions quite like the study of physics. A passion for a given subject can make students more excited about school. But what about students with a passion for art? Many school districts have drastically cut back on fine arts classes. For example, a recent analysis of data from the State Department of Education in Oklahoma found that schools in the Sooner State cut more than 1,100 fine arts classes between 2014 and 2018. In the face of such budget cuts, parents may need to take a more active role in support of their children’s passion for art. The following are some ways parents can encourage that passion.

• Recognize the educational value of art. PBS notes that creative activities are some of the building blocks of child development. While schools may be shifting their focus to common core subjects like mathematics, parents should recognize that art can be incredibly valuable to young minds as well. For example, art can help young children develop language skills, as creating art projects, even while just a toddler, often compels children to talk about their art. In addition, a recent report from Americans for the Arts

found that art education strengthens problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. If parents recognize the value of art, students are more likely to follow suit and reap all the rewards that art education provides. • Allow children the freedom to create. While technique is important for artists, young artists can benefit from some space. Other subjects are necessarily structured, but art sessions can be a great time for kids to simply explore their creativity without much interference from parents or educators. A designated room for arts, including arts and crafts, can illustrate to children that their interest in the arts is important and worthy of exploration. • Keep supplies well-stocked. Much like parents of young athletes enroll them in sports leagues or purchase the latest equipment, parents of children with a passion for art can indulge that passion by enrolling them in local art classes and keeping them wellstocked with art supplies. Even if the supplies are as simple as crayons and construction paper, their availability can send kids the message that their passion for art is not taken lightly. The arts can benefit students in myriad ways. If local school districts no longer offer art programs, it’s up to parents to find ways to encourage their children’s love of art.

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Keep devices in top shape and running well

The warning signs of dyslexia O bstacles are bound to challenge students at some point in their academic careers. Students can sometimes overcome obstacles by recommitting themselves to their studies, while others, including dyslexia, require help from parents and educators. According to LD Online, an online resource that seeks to help children and adults with up-to-date information about learning disabilities and ADHD, as many as 43.5 million Americans from all economic and ethnic backgrounds have dyslexia. Dyslexia is also prevalent in Canada, where the learning disability resource The Reading Clinic estimates as much as 20 percent of the population has dyslexia. Learning disabilities can be challenging at any time, but they may be especially so when in-person access to educators and academic resources is limited or unavailable. Such was the case for many students during the COVID19 outbreak in 2020, when schools abruptly switched from in-person learning to remote learning in an effort to curb the spread of the potentially deadly virus. During the pandemic, millions of parents of school-aged children found themselves taking on the role of educators. That can be challenging for any parent, but especially so for parents of children with undiagnosed learning disabilities. Dyslexia is a complex learning disability, but one that may produce noticeable symptoms, which can vary depending on a child’s age. What is dyslexia?

The Reading Clinic notes that dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is

neurological in origin and characterized by difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word recognition. What are some warning signs for dyslexia?

LD Online notes that it’s a myth that people with dyslexia read backwards. Students may have difficulty remembering letter symbols for sounds or forming memories for words, but they do not read backwards. In addition, LD Online notes that individuals with dyslexia may experience difficulty with: · Learning to speak · Learning letters and their sounds · Organizing written and spoken language · Memorizing number facts · Reading quickly enough to comprehend · Persisting with and comprehending longer reading assignments · Spelling · Learning a foreign language · Correctly doing math operations Parents, especially those homeschooling their children during the COVID-19 outbreak, who notice any of these symptoms should report them to their children’s teachers immediately. Dyslexia is more common than many people may think. While dyslexia is a lifelong condition, LD Online notes that, with treatment, many people learn to read and write well. More information about dyslexia is available at www. ldonline.org.

he need for reliable technology has never been more apparent. When the world hit the proverbial pause button in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, technology was crucial to keeping people connected to the world around them, helping people maintain some semblance of normalcy as it pertained to work and education. Students and families who have invested in various electronics to help keep their household running should understand that maintenance is required to keep these devices running effectively. These tips can help keep gadgets in tip-top shape.

• Protect devices from extreme temperatures. Electronic devices are designed to operate under an array of conditions, but pushing those conditions can result in damage. Most devices are fine between temperatures of 32 F and 90 F. But don’t leave electronics in the car, in a sunny window or outdoors. • Clean devices regularly. Refer to the user’s manual for the proper ways to clean the devices you rely on each day. Some may require a specific cleaner or a particular fabric to help ensure the device isn’t scratched or damaged. Spray cleaners on a cloth and then wipe off devices, rather than spraying cleaners directly on electronics. Try a can of compressed air to remove dust from crevices or vents.

• Invest in a surge protector. While surge protector power strips multiply the number of available outlets, they also serve a more important purpose. These devices will cut off power to plugged-in electronics if there is a power surge, helping to prevent damage.

• Don’t overcharge. It’s essential to have gadgets charged and ready to go, but overcharging can reduce battery life. Do not leave devices charging overnight. Battery University™, a free educational website offering battery information, says that nickel- and lithium-based batteries should be stored with a 40 percent state-ofcharge. This level minimizes agerelated capacity loss and keeps the battery in good condition. • Use protective cases. Cases can prevent damage if devices are dropped and also may safeguard against scratched screens. Cases and covers also minimize dust and dirt on devices. • Keep software up-to-date. Security issues may arise when software is not updated, and programs may not run effectively or be compatible with others. Along the same vein, routinely clean out unused files to free up space, and clear cookies and browser histories to maintain speed and efficiency. Routine maintenance can keep electronics working properly when they’re needed the most.

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How students can start clubs at school students may not find the right fit when looking for extracurricular activities, prompting them to explore starting their own clubs at school. Such an endeavor can be rewarding, and there are certain steps students can take to make their efforts more successful.

xtracurricular activities can enrich students’ school experience. An enjoyable extracurricular activity can help students apply lessons learned in the classroom while also making it possible for them to expand on those lessons while having some fun and meeting some new people.

Many students find extracurricular activities that can provide both social and academic benefits. For example, student-athletes may learn the value of perseverance and working with others by participating in team sports. However, some

all-inclusive and not exclude potential members because they’re underclassmen.

• Decide your goal. Extracurricular clubs should have a defined purpose so members can get the most out of it. For example, a school film club may aspire to introduce classic movies to young film fans, but also to discuss the techniques filmmakers employed in making the films. A stated purpose can help ensure club meetings stay the course and don’t get sidetracked.

• Speak with school officials. It’s best to get the go-ahead from school officials before doing too much heavy lifting. Schools may have rules in place that prohibit certain types of clubs. For example, schools may prohibit poker clubs or other activities rooted in games of chance. So it benefits students to get the go-ahead from school officials before moving forward. Officials also may mandate that any club officially affiliated with the school must have a designated faculty advisor, so students should have someone in mind once they learn the club is allowed.

• Learn the ropes of being a club officer. School-sponsored clubs require some considerable effort to maintain. Students who want to start their own club can speak with officers of existing clubs for pointers on everything from organization to fundraising. Clubs should have some structure, and officers from existing clubs can be great resources when trying to develop that structure in a new clubs.

• Gauge student interest. Students thinking of starting their own club should gauge the interest of fellow students as well. Some schools may require a minimum number of members, so speak with friends and classmates to gauge interest. High school students can speak with students in all grade levels, as extracurricular activities should be

Students who start new clubs at school can employ various strategies to ensure such clubs are fun for all.

• Have fun. Of course, one of the goals of any extracurricular activity is to have fun. Club founders and officers should keep that in mind and aim to make sure each meeting is fun for all members.

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Get the right tools and materials. Leveling an uneven yard may require various tools. Thatch will likely need to be removed from the lawn before it can be leveled out, so homeowners will need a thatch rake or dethatching machine to get this task started. Dethatching machines are generally necessary for especially large lawns, and these can typically be rented from home improvement retailers. A shovel, bow rake and push broom are other tools homeowners will likely need. Materials such as topsoil, compost and sand will be necessary as well, and these are typically sold at local garden centers. Fill in areas beneath the grass. Areas beneath the grass can be filled in with a mixture of sand, topsoil and compost. The experts at BobVila.com advise using two parts sand, two parts topsoil and one

part compost. Each of these components plays its own role in restoring the yard to full health. Sand helps the ground stay level, while the topsoil and compost provide the grass with valuable nutrients. If the low spots are not especially deep, this mixture can be applied without removing the grass. However, before filling in holes when addressing spots that are deeper than two or three inches, remove the grass then place it back in place once the hole has been filled. To dig up the grass, put the blade of the shovel at the outside of the low spot before sliding it under about two or three inches so you do not upset the grass roots. Spread the top dressing. Once the holes have been filled and the grass has been placed back on the ground (if it was removed), spread the top dressing mix with a shovel. The mix should be spread evenly with the back of the bow rake at a depth of no more than half an inch. Make sure the mix is worked into the low spots and that it’s not completely covering the grass, as that will suffocate the lawn. If necessary, use the push broom to work the mix into the soil.

Water the lawn. Finally, water the lawn to help the top dressing settle into the grass. If necessary, repeat the process of applying top dressing and watering until the lawn is even and has returned to full strength. An uneven lawn is an eyesore and potentially harmful. But fixing an uneven lawn is simple once homeowners discover and address what’s behind the issue.

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How to store firewood the right way

fireplace is a cozy and warm spot around which a family can gather. The home and real estate resource HomeGuides.com indicates that 60 percent of new homes have a fireplace, which is up from 36 percent in the 1970s. Naturally, fueling a fireplace for the season may require homeowners with wood-burning units to keep an ample supply of wood at the ready. How that wood is stored is important, as properly stored firewood can prevent waste and other issues around the house. Wood that is freshly cut has a water content of 60 percent or more. Yet, for best burning ability, wood should be near 20 percent in water content. Green wood is hard to ignite and will not burn nearly as well or efficiently as seasoned wood. Another concern associated with green wood is that it can contribute more to creosote accumulation in the flue of a fireplace. Creosote is a combustible material that may

lead to fires if left unchecked. According to BioAdvanced®, a science-based lawn, garden and home improvement innovator, seasoning wood typically takes six months to a year. Homeowners may opt to purchase seasoned wood that already has sat and dried. Homeowners who have an abundance of firewood have to store it somewhere. Log Splitters Direct suggests choosing a dry, breezy area of the property that is about 20 feet from the nearest door to the house. This helps avoid hitchhiker pests from coming inside with the wood, such as termites, ants, spiders, and mice. Do not stack the wood flush against a structure. It should be at least a few inches away to allow airflow behind the stack. Stick to organized rows of wood no more than four feet high. Log racks and pallets and posts will keep the wood up and off of the ground where moisture and rotting can develop. Placing the

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esign trends come and go, but some have a funny way of resurfacing years after they first became popular. Homeowners who may have been considering renovating their home to remove a design element they believe to be passé might want to see if that feature has experienced a resurgence in popularity. In fact, one of the more derided home decor trends of yesteryear has slowly crept back into style, albeit in moderation. Wood paneling is back and better than ever, advise many design professionals. It’s the formerly ugly duckling that filled homes starting in the 1950s, creating drab dens and faux-wood family rooms. Paneling had long been an element of choice because it is relatively easy to install and can camouflage problem walls in a home, like those covered in boisterous wallpaper prints. Wood paneling reach the peak of its popularity in the 1970s, and since then homeowners have been tearing down these faux offenders for years or masking them in paint to brighten up spaces. However, the experts at Apartment Therapy report that wood paneling in shades of brown are making a comeback in cozy spots such as dens or studies.

The warm tones of wood paneling elicit a retro vibe. But unlike their fake predecessors, today’s paneled walls are being outfitted in real wood, making them more eco-friendly and stylish than ever before. Designers have flocked to reclaimed wood and veneer panelings to incorporate them into design elements. And while wood paneling used to be hung vertically, designers now experiment with hanging paneling. Many people no longer use paneling to cover an entire space. Paneling is used sparingly as an accent wall or another feature for character. Wood walls can be stained in a rich mahogany to look upscale or be weathered and rustic. Homeowners ready to re-embrace wood paneling can choose to enhance one wall in a room. Think about the space above a fireplace or a strip of wall behind a sitting chair and side table. Paneling also can serve as a headboard behind a bed in a master suite. Painted horizontally, paneling can add dimension and texture to walls, even in a bathroom. Wood paneling is slowly making a comeback, proving that no design trend every truly goes away.

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MTA prepares to cancel contracts for projects

TA Chairman Pat Foye didn’t reveal all the potential consequences when he notified a number of vendors last week that he may be forced to cancel existing and not award future contracts. This is based upon the MTA not obtaining an additional $12 billion in federal CARE COVID-19 funding. Most bus, subway and some commuter rail car procurements are funded by Federal Transit Administration grants. The FTA NY Region 2 Oﬃce has accepted Toll Credits, instead of hard cash, to meet the legal 20 percent of local share requirement for grant approval. This has been in place for decades. As a result, FTA funded MTA bus, subway and commuter rail car procurements are 100 percent federally funded. There is no cost savings to the MTA if they cancel or delay any FTA funded procurements. The MTA never identifies which federally funded procurements are FTA grant funded that they would consider

canceling. The current MTA $51 billion 2020-2024 Five Year Capital Plan correctly assumes over $7 billion in annual FTA formula funding. The MTA hopes for another $3 billion under a competitive New Starts Full Funding Grant Agreement to help pay for the $6.9 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2. It is the height of arrogance for the MTA to believe the FTA could approve both a second $12 billion CARE COVID-19 bailout and $3 billion Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 FFGA in 2020. There is no guarantee that FTA will commit up to $3 billion for Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 any time soon. Like all transit agencies, the MTA can not legally award a contract unless secure funding is already in place. Bus, subway and rail car builders, prior to COVID-19, already had a backlog of orders. They range from pre-production to production to delivery going back years. Suppliers or subcontractors are in a similar situation. As a result of COVID-19,

both manufacturers and suppliers may have fallen behind schedule several months due to staﬀ shortages. There is currently plenty of work already in place to keep the transit industry busy for years to come. Let the MTA produce documentation that bus, subway and rail car manufacturers and suppliers will face significant financial losses resulting in their future demise if they have to cancel or reduce the number of new contract awards. Seeing is believing. If the vendor is in the process of building a bus, subway or commuter rail car, they will not agree to cancel the contract unless the MTA pays liquidated damages. Has the MTA performed a financial risk assessment to determine what the total potential value of liquidated damages could be if they elect to terminate previously awarded contracts? What would be the legal costs to MTA in addition to liquidated damages to vendors? There are FTA legal grant requirements for the grantee to guarantee that the asset goes

into transit service. Would the MTA want to be on the hook to the FTA for reimbursement of assets that never went into transit service? Has the MTA performed a financial risk assessment to determine what FTA might ask for as well? Why isn’t the MTA open and transparent by listing all bus, subway and rail car procurements currently underway in one document? Identify the funding source. It could be either an approved FTA grant, pending FTA grant currently under review by the FTA, future FTA grant or local funding from previous or current Capital Programs. There are over $8 billion worth of carryover MTA contracts from the 2010-2014 & 2015-2019 Capital Programs. Those funds are supposedly in place. Why would the MTA include these contracts for projects that are several years late? The real goal behind the scene is that MTA Chairman Foye and company continue to take the position “my way or the highway”. They refuse

to acknowledge that the $51 billion 2020 — 2024 Five Year Capital Plan, was never real due to overly optimistic funding assumptions. No wonder bonding companies continue to downgrade their rating. On paper, the MTA on paper has $59 billion worth of work to do between 2020 and 2024. If the MTA Capital Program was reduced by $12 billion to oﬀset costs and revenue losses related to CARE COVID-19 from $51 to $39 billion, there will be $7 billion more than the previous largest record $32 billion 20152019 Five Year Capital Plan. This doesn’t include $8 billion more in carryover work. This would not mean the end of our transit industry or gutting the MTA Capital Program as threatened. Larry Penner Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Oﬃce.

The day that the Great Neck we knew died

oo bad you can’t buy street smarts on Amazon. As a people and as a community, an alarming number of Great Neck residents are engaged in actions that are harmful not only to themselves, but to others. It seems an invisible line has been crossed. When I walk the residential streets of Baker Hill Road, my spouse and I are frequently the only individuals wearing face coverings. That’s not the worst part. Lately, when unmasked walkers see that you seek separation from them, they cross the street in order to come closer. Or rush up within a few scant feet as they run/ jog behind you. Or ride bicycles, three across, zigzagging on the road and obstructing efforts at social distancing. Aren’t we supposed to “choose life?” As a community and as a people, “Aren’t we too smart for our own actions?” With over 200,000 people dead in the United States from Covid-19, can any of us aﬀord to be so arrogant that it won’t

happen to us? My 86-year-old mother speaks up when she confronts mask-less individuals in her face on Great Neck residential streets. Her latest confrontation involved a couple – the woman in a mask, the man unmasked. The man’s retort to my mother, “I’m a Republican. I don’t have to.” While we are being cursed at, must we also receive a person’s political views as an excuse for non-compliance? This defiance takes place daily. While walking, a group of three men easily observed I was social distancing and so they engaged in what I can only presume was “pretend coughing.” I felt certain I was being mocked. Today, a man on a scooter saw that my husband and I were temporarily stopped as we spoke with the driver of a parked car. Before we recognized what was happening, the man on the scooter was inches away from my husband — and without a mask. Residential streets should be our safe place. Great Neck residents are understandably

outraged at being vulnerable to other residents’ acts of aggression. Make no mistake. This is a political war and the lines have been drawn. But this is also a matter of life and death. Nassau County Department of Health indicates a rising number of Covid-19 infections in Great Neck. Over one million individuals worldwide have already perished. There is no gold star for being a human sacrifice to a deadly disease easily prevented with a $4 face covering. Great Neck residents, including myself, demand action. Some spiritual leaders demand action but fear their sensitive leadership role in the community. They fear speaking out. But isn’t harm from more lives lost worth speaking

out for? Aren’t we too smart for silence? Relaxation at Allenwood Park, Kings Point Park, Memorial Field Park and Steppingstone Park should not be blackened by those who seize an opportunity to spout political views about face coverings. If a narrow path in Allenwood Park is blocked by a non-compliant resident and someone wishes to pass, should they be subjected to a rant about “the right to be mask-less?” What about our right to move about freely and safely in public spaces? How can Nassau County government reopen public spaces without the creation of a clear-cut enforceable law that protects all people? And imposes substantial fines. And receives the full

support of the Nassau County Police Department and private police? If such a law exists, it’s not working. For those courageous individuals, who are attempting some return to normalcy, should our daily blood pressure boil confronting unmasked strangers, all because we feel vulnerable to aggressive acts on the streets where we live? Residential streets must be our safe place. We, the people, demand that Nassau County Executive Laura Curran and all government leaders confront this life-and-death dilemma, because my 86-yearold mother shouldn’t have to. Judy Shore Rosenthal Great Neck

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The wrong diagnosis for Great Neck Plaza

r. Kaiden sounds sincere but the diagnosis of what he sees as reasons for Great Neck’s decline seems oﬀ the mark. There are plenty of new

apartments being built here, and until the pandemic, new restaurants opening. The phenomenon of closed stores is not the result of underdevelopment but sadly, changes at large in our economy that for one favor

virtual shopping, and perhaps also a citizenry that doesn’t support local businesses well enough. A community that is well run and engages with the needs of its

citizens is what makes for a desirable place to live. Simply overdeveloping is no substitute for this— and yes, quality of life here, on this thin strip of land, is adversely compromised by congestion — whether that’s

classroom size or traﬃc and parking conditions, let alone most importantly! environmental impacts and concerns. Dorothy Shaw Village of Great Neck

Barrett’s religious views raise questions

ith regard to the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, it is inarguably clear that in terms of intellect, education, integrity, and character, she is fully qualified for the position on the Supreme Court. Her personal opinions, though, raise serious questions about issues that aﬀect the lives of so many Americans. I fully respect Ms. Barrett’s right as a committed Catholic to the moral precepts she has been taught and to her choice to live by them, but she should acknowledge as a judge that some of those standards are, indeed, personal convictions rather than universal absolutes.

There are many people whose religious standards diﬀer from her own — explicitly including a significant number of other Catholics, who are every bit as honorable and personally moral as she is. Furthermore, once she concedes that position, she cannot require that those with other religious doctrines— even those who espouse no religion— must be compelled by law to abide by what she considers “true” standards. Carrying that forward, I recognize the antipathy to abortion that is central to the beliefs of many Catholics and others and thus the personal conviction that to abort a fetus— at whatever stage of development— is

morally unacceptable. What they must acknowledge, though, is that I have every bit as much right to a diﬀerent interpretation of the nature of a fetus and to believe that the primary interest of my wife/daughter/sister/ cousin/friend, etc. should be protected even, if necessary, at the expense of that fetus. And that decision does not make me any less moral than that of Judge Barrett or of any other believer in orthodox Catholic doctrine. Furthermore, just as much as I have no right to impose my religious beliefs on conservative Catholics (whether about abortion— I’d never attempt to convince someone that she MUST

have one— or any other aspect of religion, even including whether or not there is a God), they have no right (even in their position as judge or political official) to compel me to abide by their personal religious doctrine. As a perhaps distant (but every bit as logical) parallel, I can’t require that practicing Christians (of whatever denomination) celebrate the Jewish New Year in late September in accordance with the lunar cycle, but they cannot (or, rather should not) be permitted to forbid my celebration of Rosh Hashanah. Allow me also to add another point, explicitly regarding Judge Barrett as a nominee for the Supreme Court: Since

she has, according to published reports (which I presume are accurate), issued clear and definitive statements asserting that abortion is, under any and all circumstances, an unacceptably immoral act, her ability to separate that perspective from the law, as it applies to those of other or no religions, must be subject to serious doubt. I’m most certainly not expert in matters of law and the courts, but it seems to me that her own religious definition of morality virtually requires her to recuse herself from any future SCOTUS case regarding abortion. Robert I. Adler Port Washington

‘On The Right’ is so wrong about Biden, Dems

’m surprised that your newspaper’s editorial board allows a certain columnist to provide information that either fails to show the complete picture, thus making it misleading, or is totally false. In George T. Marlin’s column, “On the right”, he begins by saying that if Biden wins the presidency, “his new spending proposals will exceed $5.4 trillion over ten years” and to plug budget gaps, he will have to raise the top federal income tax bracket on people earning over $400,000 annually from basically 37 percent to 39.6 percent and it can go up to 45%. Pity the poor billionaires. How about if I begin by presenting a bit of history. Let me take you back some 55 years, to 1965, when the following events occurred: The New York Jets signed future Hall of Famer Joe Namath.

Martin Luther King begins drive to register black voters and is arrested in Selma, Ala. President Lyndon Johnson deploys first U.S. combat troops to South Vietnam. The Rolling Stones release “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction. The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series. The film “Doctor Zhivago” premieres in New York City. Do you know what the maximum income tax rate was in 1965? Before I let you in on the answer, we all know that the cost of almost everything has gone up since then. For example, a first-class stamp went from 5 cents to 55 cents. Gas went from 30 cents a gallon to approximately $2.25 a gallon. A loaf of bread went from 30 cents to approximately $2.10. The average rent went from $115 per month to $784 per month. How

about the median price of a new home going from $20,000 to almost $330,000 and let’s conclude with the cost of a new car, for instance a Ford Mustang that went from $2,320 to $26,670. Based upon the above, the increase in each category ranged from seven-fold for bread or rent to 16-fold for buying a new home. How do all these multi-fold increases in the above categories compare to the increase in federal income rates for the highest earning taxpayers. To repeat, the proposed increased tax rate as mentioned by Mr. Marlin was 39.6 percent. In 1965, for income earned over $100,000, the top rate was 70 percent. Seventy percent! That’s not an increase. That’s a decrease of over 40 percent. Pity the poor billionaires and millionaires. On capital gains or losses

on the sale of stocks, Marin either outright misleads or is, in fact, ignorant of the tax law. He states that if you buy a stock on Jan. 1, 2020 for $5 a share and it goes up in value to $8 a share on Dec. 31, 2020, even if you don’t sell it, you must report the unrealized capital gain on your tax return of $3 a share. That’s not true. You report a gain or loss only if you actually sell the stock, but he continues on with a convoluted calculation that is totally incorrect. Utilizing his example, you buy a stock on Jan. 1, 2020 at $5 a share and sell it the following year in March 2021 at $2 a share, your capital loss in 2021 is $3 a share ($5-$3). It’s as simple as that. There’s nothing in between. Switching away from taxes, Marlin goes on to say that Gov. Cuomo has been lobbying for $59 billion from Washington to

close the fiscal gaps for the state, the MTA and the municipalities. He goes on to say that “even if he gets that money from the Biden administration, it’s only a one-shot revenue. It does not fix the structural deficit caused by Cuomo’s shutdown of the New York economy.” Yep! Cuomo caused the New York economy shutdown because as the president of the United States, he failed to respond quickly and adequately to the coronavirus pandemic. But wait a minute. If I recall correctly, Gov. Cuomo is not the president of the United States. That honor belongs to Mr. Trump. In conclusion, I guess that Mr. Marlin gets many of his so-called facts mixed up. No wonder he supports Trump. Alvin Goldberg Great Neck

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Buyers looking for home office space

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for your job or business or if it is available, create a second space for the kids. Another item that buyers are looking for (maybe demanding) is open outdoor space, especially those who have or who are relocating from New York City where they have been in such close proximity to so many people as well as in many other U.S. cities, which has subjected many more to the potential virus. The infection rates were and are greatest in those cities and the chances to be infected were overwhelming, as we have suddenly seen the spike once again in New York. Some people just don’t respect or have consideration, sympathy, or empathy for others when not wearing their masks as we all have experienced over the last seven months. It really doesn’t matter the socio-economic status of the town or individual, because it runs the gamut of those irresponsible individuals young and old. Another space that is becoming popular with purchasers is a space for a small gym or workout area since a majority of individuals have not returned to their prospective gyms due to fear of the coronavirus. This surely could create a healthier population, assuming that the 65 percent who

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are obese and overweight change their unhealthy ways and eat smaller portions and less junk food and begin to exercise. I apologize if I have oﬀended anyone, but I am just addressing the reality of the state of the “unhealthiness” within our U.S. population, which the politicians are afraid to consider or openly address or talk about. Now where was I, oh yes, the next item that people are looking for that has become more important is your laundry room. Is your laundry room updated or renovated or at least spruced up a bit to make it more presentable than it currently is? If you have an in-law suite or a legal motherdaughter setup a makeover might be the thing to do and will potentially attract those with an older

parent(s) or relative who will be staying with them or even shortterm guests. Separation of spaces seems to be gaining momentum and gaining popularity as the current pandemic has been keeping people much farther apart from each other and open spaces are not in as much demand currently as they were in 2019 and before. However, if a vaccine with the least amount of side eﬀects eventually is created and distributed, open space should become popular once again. Lastly, staging a bedroom, home oﬃce, or classroom space will also attract many more potential buyers who will find this very valuable and important while the Covid-19 pandemic is still with us. So if you grasp and understand the importance of these improvements, they will enable your home to gain greater exposure, to bring more eyeballs viewing your home online, and then draw appointments to see your home, potentially creating more competition from qualified, able and ready to buy families and individuals. Most important to you as a seller, is the investment you have made in those most crucial improvements that purchasers are now looking for due to the situation created by the Covid-19 pandemic and the

100 million individuals now currently working from home. This will essentially be a huge factor aiding in attracting more buyers and will most likely give you a return on your money plus a potential profit on those critical and crucial upgrades. This will add increased value and a potential higher price that one lucky buyer will be oﬀering because he or she not only wants to buy your home but has fallen emotionally in love with it and has to have it! Need an estimate, advice, or guidance as to what to do with your home, feel free to reach out to me anytime for a free no-obligation, no strings attached estimate. Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S). Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email, and cell number and he will call or email you back. For a “free” 15 minutes consultation, he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com to answer any of your questions or concerns.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in

Manhasset

31 Wilkshire Circle, Manhasset

46 Short Drive, Manhasset

3 bd, 5 ba, 3,674 sqft, Sold on: 9/7/20, Sold Price: $1,685,000 Type: Condo, Schools: Herricks

3 bd, 3 ba, 2,000 sqft, Sold on: 8/27/20, Sold Price: $1,292,500 Type: Single Family, Schools: Manhasset

61 Orchard Street, Manhasset

100 Webster Avenue, Manhasset

2 bd, 3 ba, 1,603 sqft, Sold on: 8/24/20, Sold Price: $975,000 Type: Townhouse, Schools: Manhasset

3 bd, 3 ba, 1,600 sqft, Sold on: 8/11/20, Sold Price: $1,020,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Manhasset

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in Manhasset by a variety of real estate agencies. This information about the home and the photos were obtained through the Zillow.com. The homes are presented solely based on the fact that they were recently sold in Manhasset and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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Ex-trader sentenced for Ponzi scheme Continued from Page 1 vestments were performing well using false monthly account statements and brokerage account statements, oﬃcials said. At least six investors were victims of the scheme, the initial complaint said, and most of them lived in Manhattan. “As is my custom of reporting to you after large market moves, I am pleased to announce a 2.15 percent gross gain today,” Rinfret wrote in a May 17, 2017, email to one of the victims, according to the complaint. At the time of that email, the victim’s money had not been traded at all, the complaint said. Several of the victims tried to get their money back in February and April of this year, the document said. The initial complaint also documents an April 5 phone call between Rinfret and one of the victims, who was seeking $5 million back. Rinfret told the victim that he had lost all of the victim’s money, and that his son had been creating the monthly statements using information Rinfret had fabricated but that he did not tell his son the information was false. Rinfret said he had a new algorithm that would raise funds to make up for what he said had been losses because of his previous trading strategy, according to the complaint. He asked another victim for $250,000 that he said would make enough money

tor funds to his personal use and to repay investors in a Ponzi-like fashion,” Strauss said. “We will continue to aggressively pursue frauds like this one, which caused millions of dollars in losses, in order to preserve investor confidence in our capital markets.” A separate civil lawsuit against Rinfret by the SEC, filed at the same time as the criminal case, was voluntarily dismissed “with prejudice” by the agency on July 28. Court records also show that Rinfret twice filed for bankruptcy in the past year following the charges. Rinfret is the latest North Shore resident to be charged or sentenced for financial crimes, following Frankie Russo of Roslyn, one in a group charged with attempting to defraud lottery winners of over $107 million; Daniel Kamensky of Roslyn, a hedge fund founder charged with creating an alleged scheme to profit PHOTO COURTESY OF KEN LUND ON FLICKR oﬀ the bankruptcy of luxury retailer Neiman Marcus; Michael Kohn of Sands The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in Manhattan, Point, a former lawyer charged with stealwhere former Manhasset resident Paul Rinfret was sentenced to prison for ing $150,000 from three of his clients; and Leslie Scharf of Roslyn, who pleaded a $19 million Ponzi scheme. guilty to grand larceny for stealing $6 under the new algorithm to pay back all on jewelry, and tens of thousands of dol- million from retail company Shoplet, for of the investors, according to the com- lars on an event venue where his son held which he served as general counsel and senior vice president of business develophis engagement party. plaint. Acting Manhattan U.S. Attorney ment. Throughout the scheme, Rinfret presented himself as semi-retired, and the Audrey Strauss said in a statement that complaint said he used most of the vic- Rinfret had been “brought to justice for tims’ money to purchase luxury goods and callously lying to investors.” “Rinfret told investors his investhigh-end vacation rentals for himself and his family members. Investigators said he ment returns were excellent, when in used the Plandome Partners account to fact he failed to invest investor funds as spend almost $50,000 on a luxury Hamp- promised, generated losses when he did tons vacation rental, more than $40,000 invest, and diverted the majority of inves-

Continued from Page 2 cording to oﬃcials. Maria Doulis, vice president of the Citizens Budget Commission, a nonpartisan civic organization that monitors the finances of state and city government agencies, said the MTA could be digging itself into a bigger financial hole by borrowing money from the federal government and potentially not being able to repay it. “It’s not like the prospects right now appear to be so much brighter in three years. The budget gaps are there. They’re growing. And there’s still a lot of uncertainty about the return of ridership to the system,” Doulis said.

Without the $12 billion in federal aid, officials said, the initial budget cuts will total $2.4 billion over the next two years. Officials said expenses cannot be reduced quickly and significantly enough to offset a 40 percent revenue reduction the organization has experienced and will continue to expect. “The MTA needs federal support to manage this crisis,” DiNapoli said in a statement. “The alternative is unthinkable. Without additional federal aid, the MTA is considering drastic cuts and fare hikes that won’t come near what it needs, and in fact will extend the problems we face, not solve them.” Transit authority officials discussed

Ex-Sands Pt. resident MTA mulls proposal to borrow $3B Otto dies potential measures that they would take if no federal aid was provided such as eliminating more than 800 Long Island Rail Road jobs, raising fares by 10 percent in three years, and delaying the East Side Access Project, which allows for a second railroad terminal in Manhattan. The organization received $3.9 billion in federal aid in the previously passed CARES Act, but ran through the funding by July, oﬃcials said. “We’re about to see the worst train wreck in the system’s history,” MTA board member Kevin Law said. “The potential cuts to the Long Island Rail Road are terrifying.”

Nassau deemed safest community Continued from Page 4 in Nassau County declined from seven in the first half of 2019 to five in the same period this year. Rape cases declined by one, officials said. Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder praised his fellow law enforcement officials for their efforts throughout the coronavirus pandemic. “The cops never laid down during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Ryder told News-

day. “Our overall crime number, we’ve had record-low reductions in the last 12 years. We have constantly gone down every year.” Residential burglaries in Nassau, however, increased by nearly 4 percent from the first half of last year to the first half of this year, according to oﬃcials, and commercial burglaries jumped more than 40 percent over the same period, according to oﬃcials.

Ryder told Newsday he attributed this to the new bail reform laws that went into eﬀect at the beginning of the year. According to a July report from the New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services, the population of jails in Nassau County declined by more than 40 percent over the past year. The report showed that the population in Nassau County’s jail went from 1,031 in July 2019 to 580 in July 2020.

Continued from Page 7 also mentions being friendly with former Port Washington Police Commissioner Frank Scobbo Sr. Otto was also a judo enthusiast, practicing the martial art for 14 years, earning a black belt and welcoming Olympians in the sport to his Sands Point home. After leaving the Port Washington area, the Ottos moved to Garden City, and then to Greenbriar, New Jersey. Following a divorce from his wife in 2002, Otto moved to Monroe, also in New Jersey, and later to White Plains. Otto is survived by his daughter, Tina, of upstate Warrensburg, two grandsons, Warren and Wesley; and his “dear friend Catherine,” of White Plains. He mentions a son, Billy Jr., in his autobiography, but the son’s status, as well as that of his mother Pauline, was not known. A service commemorating his life was held Sept. 19 at Ballard-Durand Funeral Home in White Plains, with a veteran’s honor guard. The family said that no flowers were necessary, and said “anyone feeling flush who would like to contribute to their local church, is asked to speak to the pastor and donate something to a needy family.” “Do this in his honor, because Bill Otto knew what it was to be hungry,” the Otto family said in a statement.

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The parent of a student at Guggenheim Elementary School is criticizing the Port Washington school district, saying that the system was not prepared for reopening. Continued from Page 1 “From the very beginning, it has been clear that you have had no interest in a virtual plan,” Chuzmir wrote. “You have done everything possible to turn parents away from it, to make it clear that it is

a nuisance to you. There have been no details, no consistency, no resources. And now this: parents being bullied into sending their kids to school in an unsafe environment. Because what parents want to separate their child from a teacher they

love? Or commit to a full year of remote without knowing any details or what the quality of education will be?” In August, parents in the district were given the option of an entirely remote learning experience or a hybrid choice

F. Park businesses damaged in fire Continued from Page 11 ily, we were shocked and saddened by yesterday’s devastating fire,” K. Hunter Boutique said in a Facebook post. “Our hearts go out to our neighbors who have lost everything. We are incredibly thankful to all the firefighters and first responders who worked to get this fire under control. While we sustained no major damage, our store will be closed temporarily and we will reopen our doors as soon as we are able to.” “No matter where it started, this was an accident that no one on the block wanted to happen!” Villager’s Perk said on Facebook. “The outpouring of support has been so uplifting and needed. We all are so grateful to be doing business in Floral Park. Villager’s Perk is so fortunate to have business neighbors like Park Place, Shin’s and Capo! I am available to help anyone on the block who needs it.” Paul Capoziello and his wife, Ingrid, have owned Capo Ristorante since 2009 and spoke to Newsday about the diﬃculties they faced throughout the coro-

navirus pandemic and how the fire will impact them. “It’s a hard pill to swallow,” he told Newsday. “We went through COVID, helping the hospitals ... We’ll have to pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and rebuild.” Capoziello told Newsday he got a call early Sunday after the fire began around 6:20, according to officials. Capoziello said he was there around 7 a.m. when his restaurant was still “untouched” before ultimately being engulfed by the flames, according to Newsday. The investigation into the cause of the fire remains ongoing, officials from the Nassau County Police Department said. “It’s just such a horrible tragedy, especially for our businesses who were getting somewhat back to somewhat normal after the pandemic,” Village of Floral Park Mayor Dominick Longobardi said. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran went to Twitter on Sunday and said, “My heart breaks for the small businesses

along Covert Avenue in [Floral Park] that were devastated by today’s fire. Thank you to [the Nassau County fire marshal] and all of our brave volunteer fire departments and first responders across Nassau for coming together to bring the flames under control.” Town of Hempstead Supervisor Don Clavin called the event “heartbreaking” and said the town “is ready to assist these businesses in any way possible during the rebuilding process.” A GoFundMe was created by a community leader in New Hyde Park in conjunction with the New Hyde Park and Floral Park Chamber of Commerce on Sunday to aid the aﬀected businesses and has raised more than $16,000. “Our communities always come together in a crisis, and we must come together now, as we know how,” the GoFundMe description reads. “This fund is in partnership with surrounding communities. Monies raised will be distributed to the businesses directly aﬀected by the fire.”

where students would attend school in person for part of the week and learn remotely for the remainder, with the deadline to request an entirely remote schedule extended at one point. The announcement met with backlash and protests from parents of students at the district’s five elementary schools, including Guggenheim, who wanted a five-day in-person option for the younger students. The district eventually unveiled a plan to phase in full-time classes for the elementary schools, which began Monday. “At every opportunity, you remind us that in-person provides a better education,” Chuzmir wrote. “Do you think we don’t know that? It is not the in-person environment itself that makes us unwilling to send our daughter five days a week. Rather, it is our complete lack of confidence in the preparedness of the district.” Chuzmir further claimed that the district and staff do not follow up on each student’s daily health questionnaire (“If not filled out, nothing happens”), that children are spaced 3 to 5 feet apart instead of 6 feet, and that in the first two weeks of school, sneeze guards were falling off the desks “because no one thought to attach them.” The claims come in the wake of positive cases being reported at Schreiber High School, John J. Daly Elementary School and Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School in the past month. “Our worries come from experience, not blind fear,” Chuzmir said. “On her first day in school during the phase-in, my daughter learned the importance of handwashing. She then used the restroom, where she found ... no soap. Are you sure you’re ready?” He added that he had run into an elementary teacher in the district while “in town” and talked about the “disastrous start to the school year.” “One thing she said struck me: ‘They should have had dedicated teachers for the virtual kids from the start. But now that the kids have gotten to know their teachers and classmates, what kind of person would rip them out and make them start over?'” Chuzmir said. An officer in the Port Washington Teachers Association said in August following a walkout that was not unionsanctioned that the instructors of the district were “frustrated, anxious and scared for their health and safety.” “What matters now is that you, your staff, and the board have not earned our confidence, and you have no right to push a plan that shows even more disregard for the needs of kids and their parents,” Chuzmir wrote. “Taking kids out of their classes, putting 65 kids with one teacher, and demanding a full-year commitment is entirely unacceptable. Come up with something better.” Efforts to reach the Port Washington school district for comment were unavailing.

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Trump to N.Y.: ‘Drop dead’ Continued from Page 16 Curtailing these projects will cost thousands of jobs instead of giving New York an economic lifeline. After Trump attacked Cuomo directly for becoming the global hotspot for the coronavirus — now New York, with 455,626 cases is vastly surpassed by California (809,890), Texas (758,756) and Florida (700,564) — to shift blame onto the state (as he did the California wildfires), Cuomo retorted that Trump “caused the COVID outbreak in New York” by not sharing intelligence that the virus was coming into the New York region through Europe (3 million came into New York area from Europe before travel was banned), and is now “trying to actively kill New York City.”

“From the point of view of New York City, this has been the worst president in history,” Cuomo declared. “President Ford said, drop dead. Trump has actively been trying to kill New York City ever since he’s been elected and it’s a personal animus as it normally is with the President. I think it’s because he is from New York City and New York City rejected him always. He was dismissed as a clown in New York City. Those who know him best like him least. That’s true about New York City. It’s true about his own family and I think that’s more and more clear to Americans. “He’s going to defund New York City. Everything that he could possibly do in his power to hurt New York City he has done.”

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JCC to kick off series with Steve Madden Sid Jacobson JCC has announced its 2020-2021 Spotlight Speaker Series will begin Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:30 pm with Steve Madden in conversation with Rosanna Scotto, as they virtually discuss his memoir “The Cobbler.” The JCC will host three other writers throughout 2020 and 2021 as part of the virtual series including Bess Kalb, Cameron Douglas, and Alan Zweibel. Tickets for the full series and individual speakers are now on sale at sjjcc.org/culturalarts. “We have four spotlight speakers sharing their life experiences with us,” says Elyse Ingber, Director of Performance + Visual Arts, Sid Jacobson JCC. “Each with their own interesting journey, and we are excited to hear from all of them, starting with Long Island’s own Steve Madden.” Everyone knows Steve Mad-

den’s name and his shoes, but few are familiar with his story. Madden is an entrepreneur, an award-winning designer, and a business titan. He is also a recovering addict and a devoted family man. Over the past 30 years, the provocative shoe designer built a booming brand and nearly lost it all to “The Wolf of Wall

Street,” only to rebound by giving back and creating a global empire. In his new memoir, “The Cobbler,” Madden shares his experiences building his multi-billion dollar brand while being plagued by addiction, self-destruction, and an eventual diagnosis of ADHD. Madden will be joined by Rosanna Scotto, co-host of

Good Day New York. Scotto has won three Emmys for anchoring FOX 5 News at 10 and Good Day New York. She is the winner of the 1995 New York State Associated Press First Place Award for her report “New York Survival Guide” and also the winner of three other Associated Press First Place Awards, including two special Associated Press Award nominations. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Scotto lives in the New York area with her husband and their two children. Tickets to the virtual event cost $20 and are now on sale at sjjcc.org/culturalarts. The first 50 registrants will receive a free gift bag. Copies of The Cobbler will be available at the JCC front desk for purchase for the insider price of $20. The second Spotlight Speaker event will take place Thursday, December 3 with

Bess Kalb, Emmy-nominated writer for Jimmy Kimmel as she discusses “Nobody Will Tell You This But Me,” her memoir of unforgettable heart-to-hearts, family secrets, and her signature wisdom. The series will continue in 2021 with Cameron Douglas as he discusses his shocking and inspiring memoir “Long Way Home on Tuesday,” Jan. 19 and concludes with the cultural memoir “Laugh Lines,” by Alan Zweibel, one of the first writers at Saturday Night Live, on Tuesday, March 17. To purchase tickets or to read full descriptions of the authors and their books, visit sjjcc.org/culturalarts. For more information about the Spotlight Speaker Steve Madden virtual event, contact Elyse Ingber, Director of Visual + Performance Arts at 516.484.1545 ext. 144 or eingber@sjjcc.org.

Town to host October S.T.O.P. event The Town of North Hempstead will host the final Stop Throwing Out Pollutants event for 2020 on Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18 at North Hempstead Beach Park in Port Washington. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The S.T.O.P. program offers Town of North Hempstead residents the opportunity to dispose of dangerous and chemical wastes that cannot be disposed of with routine curbside pickups. Residents can return items such as aerosols, household chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, fertiliz-

ers, bulbs, thermostats, rechargeable and lithium batteries, TVs, and computers. Latex and water-based paints, once dried out (usually 24-36 hours after the lid is removed) can be placed in a trash bag and thrown out with your regular household garbage. Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted at the S.T.O.P. collection site. Oil-based paints, on the other hand, are considered hazardous and will be accepted at any S.T.O.P. program. Residents may also bring their sensitive documents to the S.T.O.P.

event for proper shredding and destruction to prevent identity theft. Any documents brought will be shredded on-site by a document shredding company and then transported to a pulping mill for recycling. There is a limit of six “Bankers Box” sized boxes or bags of paper per car, per day. Every 2,000 pounds of paper the Town recycles equates to 17 trees saved. The town does not accept pharmaceuticals at the S.T.O.P program. Pharmaceuticals may only be disposed of at designated pharmaceutical take-back events. Residents should check back on

the Town’s website for scheduling of future pharmaceutical takeback events. “The Town is pleased to be able to continue to oﬀer its S.T.O.P. events to provide a convenient and environmentally responsible way for our residents to dispose of hazardous waste and sensitive documents,” said Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth. Participants must be residents of North Hempstead (no commercial vehicles will be allowed) and need to show a driver’s license or other valid proof of residency.

Only potentially hazardous household products and e-waste will be accepted. For safety reasons, residents also must remain in their vehicle while event staﬀ removes items to be discarded. Please also leave pets at home so staﬀ can safely remove items from your vehicle. For more information on the S.T.O.P. program, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/stopprogram *The dates are subject to change as per New York State guidelines and COVID-19 restrictions.

Town remote exercise classes for seniors The Town of North Hempstead has announced that Project Independence, the town’s aging-in-place initiative, will continue to oﬀer at-home exercise classes for seniors through the end of the year. In April, keeping with recommendations to stay at home whenever possible, the town transitioned to hosting the free senior exercise classes remotely. “As the pandemic persists, we are proud to continue offering these remote exercise classes,” said North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “It is important to provide our seniors with an opportunity to stay fit and active at home. Technology has truly enabled us to remain connected in spite of the pandemic. After receiving so much positive feedback about our virtual programming, both online and on television, extending these services is a common-sense decision.” The PI exercise classes are broadcasted on the Town’s public access television station, North Hempstead TV (NHTV). Residents will be able to watch the programs on channel 18 or 63 on Cablevision and channel 46 on Verizon

FIOS. Episodes can also be accessed on demand on www. mynhtv.com/fitness. Classes will air on weekdays at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 6 p.m. as follows: Monday 10 a.m. — Yoga with Mike 1 p.m. — Fitness with Margaret 6 p.m. — Exercise Class Tuesday 10 a.m. — Dance Fitness with Margaret 1 p.m. — Yoga with Suzanne 6 p.m. — Exercise Class Wednesday 10 a.m. — Fitness with Mike 1 p.m. — Yoga with Rebecca 6 p.m. — Exercise Class

Thursday 10 a.m. — Tai Chi with Joe 1 p.m. — Fitness with Margaret 6 p.m. — Exercise Class Friday 10 a.m. — Chair Yoga with Rebecca, Mike or Suzanne (Restorative Yin with Rebecca will be held every 3rd of Friday of the month) 1 p.m. — Tai Chi with Joe 6 p.m. — Exercise Class Additionally, reruns will air on Sundays and Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and weekdays at 6 p.m. The program schedule is subject to change, please continue to check mynhtv.com/schedule for the latest updates. For more information on the Town of North Hempstead or Project Independence visit: www.northhempsteadny.gov.

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Sater talks Trump, Russia on HBO Continued from Page 2 tower built. “I was sitting in my backyard, reading the news on my iPad, and it just dawned on me,” Sater said. “I said, wow, this would be the perfect time, we could get a Trump Tower Moscow deal done.” He adds that aesthetically, he had high hopes for the tower. “My vision was building the tallest building in Europe,” Sater said. “I actually used to dream about making it the tallest building in the world.” Trump on the campaign trail is then shown, complimenting Russian President Vladimir Putin, which Sater says gained him positive press in Russia. “The positive press was happening in Russia about him, he was saying good things about Russia,” Sater said. “I certainly was happy that he was saying those things because I was trying to get a Trump Tower Moscow deal done.” A Nov. 3, 2015, email from Sater to an unknown party is then shown, reading: “I just watched the Trump press conference. Loved Putin/Russia reference. I need that part of the press conference cut into a short clip to be played for Putin.” Sater explains that the positive attention was needed due to the necessary “protection” for the proposed project. “For a project of that size like ours, the highest levels of power would have had to allow it to happen in Russia, especially in Moscow,” Sater said. “Everything ends at the very, very top, and the bigger the deal, the more likely it would get to the very, very top. It certainly would have been very helpful if it was blessed at the top. The entire system is so messed up that if you

try to work legitimately you will fail. “You cannot operate there without what they call a roof, which is protection from somebody because somebody else is gonna want to take you out. And somebody else is going to use the tax department or the police department to attack you and destroy you. So you need the protection of a politician or intelligence guy or policemen or somebody of that nature. And it starts at the very, very top.” Before the election, Sater said, the prospect of a Trump Tower Moscow was not as appealing in Russia, where his profile wasn’t as big at the time. “You have to understand that Donald doesn’t really develop, Donald licenses his name. He’s got a brand and his brand is Trump,” Sater said. “I went a few times to Russia to try to build the Trump Tower, way before the election. In the past, his profile wasn’t as big in Russia and the developers in Russia at the time couldn’t understand why they would pay him a premium to use his name if they couldn’t resell it for a higher number.” Following a rise in Trump’s profile in Russia when he brought his Miss Universe pageant to Moscow in 2013 and competition to develop a tower with Trump from the producer he worked with to get the pageant there, talks began again. “Me and Michael Cohen were having lunch one day talking about marketing of the building and I said, ‘Wow, we give a top floor unit to Putin, the whole floor,'” Sater said. “We could probably charge an extra $250 million from all the Russians that would want to live in the building.” Sater said he had the idea of

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taking Cohen and then-candidate Trump to the 2016 St. Petersburg Economic Conference to quickly get a deal. “All the wealthiest people in Russia, everyone’s there,” Sater said. “And in a two-, three-day time frame, we could get a Trump Tower Moscow deal. The reason that we couldn’t go was because of politics.” The documentary said the deal went cold not long after the infamous Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 among Donald Trump Jr., Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort and Russian lobbyists to hear incriminating evidence on Hillary Clinton, which was not actually presented. “Michael Cohen said, we’re gonna have to postpone, and let’s see how things happen after the [Republican National Convention],” Sater said. “At that point, it dawned on me that there’s just no way we can continue doing this deal.” “Why couldn’t he do both, if it’s just business?” director Gibney asks from oﬀscreen. “Because I don’t think we are geared to accept a businessman being a businessman at the same time as being the president of the United States,” Sater replies. “I could have made maybe as much as $100 million, or Donald Trump getting elected president. Which one are you guessing I’m sort of leaning towards?” Sater sold his Sands Point home in February 2019 to relocate to waterfront property, said local real estate agent Kathy Levinson. He had purchased the home in 2004 and moved from another property within Port Washington.

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Albertson man elected as Firemen’s Home trustee Walter Frame, of Albertson, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Firemen’s Association of the State of New York Firemen’s Home, a specialized residential healthcare facility for retired volunteer firefighters in Hudson, NY. Walter previously served a partial term on the board and this will be his first five-year term.

Frame is a 33-year member of the Albertson Volunteer Fire Department. He is a Vietnam Veteran and served from 19671969. Frame joined the department in 1987 and has held many positions, including President, Vice President, and a member of their Board of Trustees. Frame is a past president

and vice president of the Nassau County Firemen’s Association, a past president of the North Shore Firemen’s Holy Name Society, and has been the North Shore Fire Council’s Treasurer for the past 17 years. “As a trustee, I endeavor to do everything I can to support the home and see that it is run correctly,” said Frame. “The fire-

men’s home is exceedingly important to our members and I look forward to overseeing the health and wellbeing of volunteer firefighters from across the state.” Frame is retired and resides in Albertson with his wife, Kathleen. He has 3 children and is a proud grandfather to 6 grandchildren.

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Pink Aid Council to go virtual on Oct. 20 While life as we know it has largely been on pause since COVID-19 started making headlines in March 2020, breast cancer hasn’t taken a break. In fact, skyrocketing unemployment, food insecurity and breast cancer are a catastrophic mix for women living without adequate insurance. Pink Aid Long Island helps to ease the burden for your friends and neighbors undergoing treatment for breast cancer by supporting programs that provide services including free mammograms, wigs, recovery garments, Stop & Shop food cards, and more. Since its founding in 2011, Pink Aid’s Long Island and Connecticut chapters have donated a combined $6.5 million to 47 diﬀerent programs and hospitals. Pink Aid Long Island’s hugely popular Annual October Celebration of Life Luncheon & Fashion Show at Mitchells of Huntington has had to move to a virtual platform. “Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we cannot be together at Mitchells this year but our virtual event will be crammed with as much pink passion, fashion & fun, celebrity appearances, auction packages and celebrations as in years past,”

The Pink Aid Advisory Council for the Long Island Chapter promise a virtual event Oct. 20 that will be crammed with pink passion, fashion and fun, celebrity appearances, auction packages and celebrations. explained Pink Aid Long Island President Rosemary Connors. “We urge you to gather your pod and join us.” Musical Guest Old Dominion, who

recently won two County Music Awards, will “stop by” the event to donate an exclusive live performance of one of their hits to Pink Aid.

Through its Pink Purse Initiative, Pink Aid provides direct financial assistance to cover essential household expenses like rent and utility bills, babysitting, and transportation to and from treatment. Since many Americans live paycheck-topaycheck, the current pandemic with its impact on employment is further fueling the financial crisis for families across the country. The Pink Purse Initiative is now launching a national expansion to help meet these new needs. Virtual Event Tickets start at $175. Special ticket packages are also available to help bring the festivities into your home! To purchase tickets or ticket packages, please visit pinkaid.org or call 844-PINK-AID. Pre-party commences at 5:45pm; main event begins at 6pm. Show will run an hour start to finish. Ticket holders will be emailed a link prior to event. To learn more about Pink Aid and its mission, visit www.pinkaid.org. Photo caption: The Pink Aid Advisory Council for the Long Island Chapter promise a virtual event Oct. 20 that will be crammed with pink passion, fashion & fun, celebrity appearances, auction packages and celebrations.

Port attorney named lawyer of the year Port Washington attorney Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard has been named the only 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers In America for Plaintiﬀs Personal Injury Litigation in Long Island, Only one lawyer is recognized by Best Lawyers as the “Lawyer of the Year” in a given law practice area and location. The “Lawyer of the Year” distinction reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity. Last year, she was named the only 2020 “Lawyer of the Year”

in Long Island, for Plaintiﬀs Medical Malpractice by The Best Lawyers in America. Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard is the managing partner of Pegalis Law Group, LLC in Lake Success. She represents patients in medical negligence cases focusing on women’s health issues, children’s birth injuries, cancers, surgical and neurosurgical cases, and medical specialty cases where negligence is involved. She has developed an encyclopedia-like knowledge of medical terms in more than 30 years of practice and is a leading advocate of being a proactive patient.

Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard Bondi-Stoddard has been named to The Best Lawyers in America list continuously each year since 2007.

Bondi-Stoddard recently served on the executive board of directors of the New York State Trial Attorneys, as well as Dean of the New York State Trial Lawyers Institute. The Long Island Press honored her with their ‘Long Island Power Women in Business Award’ in 2018 and 2019. Recently, the Long Island Business News named her to their Hall of Fame of ‘Top 50 Women in Business,’ as a three-time award recipient. She has written extensively on medical malpractice in publications such as the Long Island

Corridor Journal of Strategic Alliances and The New York Law Journal. Bondi-Stoddard is a member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association, NassauSuﬀolk Trial Lawyers Association, Nassau County Bar Association, Nassau County Women’s Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, and the New York State and New York County Bar Associations. Bondi-Stoddard obtained her law degree from Boston University, and her undergraduate degree from Seton Hall University as a summa cum laude graduate, with departmental honors.

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AP scholars named in Manhasset schools 302 current and former students from Manhasset Secondary School earned the designation of Advanced Placement scholars for excelling on their 2020 AP exams. Congratulations to the following students on achieving this honor: National AP Scholar — Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more exams: Mir Zayid Alam, Joseph Busch, Nicole M. Carpentiere, Luke Chan, Kaylynn Chen, Le Chen, Harrison Y. Chin, Joshua M. De Leeuw, Bradley M. DePippo, James C. Foglio, Taylor G. Fox, Kevin Gauld, Sydney R. Ginsburg, Noemie S. Gomes-Jourdan, Madeline Hon, Ryan Huang, Jennifer C. Kent, Matthew D. Kiley, Jonathan H. Kim, Jiacheng Li, Megan C. Maleno, Sofia Matos, Andrew J. Moy, Mary E. Nickita, Laura N. Phelan, Oliver L. Reinhardt, Quinn C. Reinhardt, Thomas Rowan, Julianna J. Santella, Gwendolyn A. Seto, Guiliana Stein, Barbara Timmerman, William S. Titus, Ryan E. Tracy, Arman Vaswani, Matthew A. Viola, Ivan Vuong, Cheryl X. Wang, Emma S. Wang, Eric H. Wang, Ella Wesson, Jonathan Z. Wong, Joseph Yoo, and Serena Zhao. AP Scholars with Distinction — Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams: Alexandra Abrams, Mir Zayid Alam, Deme Apostolou, William E. Apostolou, Casey M. Attard, Ava Balacek, William R. Beresheim, Sean T. Bock, Teaghan B. Brosokas, Joseph Busch, Gabriela Busljeta, Scott Butler, Katherine A. Carlson, Anthony C. Carpentiere, Nicole M. Carpentiere, Liam J. Cash, Daniel J. Cataldo, Sophia A. Caton, Luke Chan, Tyler I Chang, Angeline M. Chantly, Kaylynn Chen, Le Chen, Samantha Chen, Harrison Y. Chin, Eunice Choi, Jake T. Cizmarik, Kaitlyn J. Clarke, Sophie A. Colalillo, Matthew Colletti, Kelsey M.

Corwen, Max M. Craven, John Crimmins, Elizabeth A. Cruz, Gabriella Dangelo, Joshua M. De Leeuw, Analiese K. Deosaran, Alfred J. DePhillips, Bradley M. DePippo, Guilia M. DiRaimo, John R. Donahue, James C. Foglio, Anastasia N. Fournaris, Taylor G. Fox, Catherine M. Furlong, Kevin Gauld, Alexander R. Giacobbe, Alana C. Ginsburg, Sydney R. Ginsburg, Hayden M. Girard, Noemie S. Gomes-Jourdan, Andrew H. Hahn, Colin J. Hanlon, Armen Haratunian, Emily A. Harragan, Ryan M. Hastava, Michael J. Hayes, Robert J. Held, Megan E. Hill, Rachel R. Ho, Eric W. Holm, Jilliam R. Holweger, Madeline Hon, Ethan Horowitz, Kayla Hsu, Wilson Hu, Ryan Huang, Sanjna Kedia, Ryann E. Kenny, Jennifer C. Kent, Zain M. Khan, Matthew D. Kiley, Caitlin G. Kim, Jonathan H. Kim, Sarah B. Kim, Ava Klissouras, Lea Klissouras, Henry Kolyer, Austin D. Lai, Peter R. Lapina, Matthew H. Lehoisky, Gracie L. Lerian, Jiacheng Li, Jessica Liang, Mingze Liu, Derek Lu, Emily K. Ma, Nicholas A. Magriples, Megan C. Maleno, Lucas L. Maley, Sofia A. Matos, Hanna B. Mildt, Nikola D. Misetic, Hailey J. Morris, Andrew C. Morrissey, Marco A. Motroni, Andrew J. Moy, Mary E. Nickita, Kohei Nishiyama, Sava J. O’Connor, Rachel L. O’Day, Logan S. OBrien, Sophia Pappas, Dohyeon Park, Rachael Park, Robert P. Passes, Rebecca T. Petras, Samuele A. Petruccelli, Laura N. Phelan, Stephen D. Pidedjian, Michael A. Raybetz, Oliver L. Reinhardt, Quinn C. Reinhardt, Olivia W. Robson, Manuella Romera, Thomas Rowan, Amy Royer, Caroline E. Ryan, Charlotte E. Ryan, Jessica M. Salvo-Schaich, Julianna J. Santella, Aarav Sawlani, Nicole A. Schwenk, Nicole S. Sciarrino, Gwendolyn A. Seto, Sarah B. Shao, Dylan C. Shelly, Kendall E. Sims, Arshiya Singh, Giuliana Stein, Brianna M. Stollsteimer, Thomas Sylvia, Lucine A. Tashjian, Maria Themelis, Paige A. Theodosopoulos, Barbara Timmerman, William S. Titus, Jessica A. Todaro, Paige C. Towers, Ryan E. Tracy, Haroula A. Tsiamis,

Ariel L. Tsou, Jackson J. Tu, Katerina J. Vangelatos, Eamon E. Vanrajah, Arman Vaswani, Matthew A. Viola, Ivan Vuong, Cheryl X. Wang, Emma S. Wang, Eric H. Wang, Tracy Z. Wang, Ella Wesson, Alexandra A. Wilk, Jonathan Z. Wong, Dylan S. Wu, Jason Wu, Kimberly Wu, Michael R. Yarrington, Alexandra N. Yiachos, Joseph Yoo, Thomas D. Zahn, and Serena Zhao. AP Scholars with Honor — Granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams: Caroline Amato, Margaret Arnold, Matthew Attanasio, Kathyrn Auriemma, Luke N. Bakshandeh, Patrick T. Boyle, Philip A. Butcher, Kevin R. Carratu, William R. Casey, Sarah E. Chan, Matthew Crimmins, Valerie R. Currie, Michael C. DeSena, Luca R. DiRaimo, Jordan T. Gangaram, Nicole P. Garvey, Evan C. Ginsburg, Ben Glauner, Hazen Hildebolt, Ashley M. Huber, Conor B. Hyland, Tulsi Kantu, Eric Lau, Brianna Li, Hantian Lin, Annie E. LoPinto, Matthew S. Love, Selina Lu, Michael Ma, Daniel P. Maass, Gwendolyn V. Madison, James P. Malvey, Matthew J. Moschitta, Carly J. Newman, Aidan C. O’Connor, Alexander P. Ottavio, Jihyeon Park, Peter E. Petrakis, Olivia A. Rainson, Liam J. Sargent, Darien R. Schwartz, William Simoldoni, Caroline Slaney, Angeliki E. Stougiannou, Kelly L. Torborg, Yuehan Wang, Ryan G. Weisberg, Julius F. Yoh, and Rendie Zhang. AP Scholars — Granted to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP exams: Astrid Angeles, John A. Aspinall, Sean M. Berger, Jesse L. Bernstone, Jack A. Cacioppo, Rebecca E. Caliendo, Donna Callery, Amanda Cao, Cameron Cargiulo, Hannah Chang, Alicia Chen, Finley B. Collins, Rory M. Connor, Charlotte B. Cozzens, John P. Crewe, Michael J. Cuneo, Claire D’Ambrosio, Michael R. DAmbrosio, Erin J. Delaney, Alessi Demir, Andrea S. Diaz, Matthew Don-

nell, Connor G. Dunphy, Alexandra R. Falco, Dennis R. Fleishman, Lucas E. Fuhrman, Cole T. Gaccione, Anjali K. Gauld, Jame I. George, Owen M. Ghize, Courtney J. Gibbons, Sambhav Jain, Alexa G. Kim, Eungbeen Kim, Sophia Y. Kim, Lillia D. Kirkwood, Arianna E. Klusky, Alissa Kopsidas, Eva G. Kosciusko, Kayla Kraft, Sreyana E. Kukadia, Shaun Landman, Patrick J. Leder, Rachel W. Lee, Christian Limb, Lauren E. Lotruglio, Cerelia Low, Roger Z. Lu, Angelina Macchio, John T. McCusker, Timothy J. McMahon, Luke R. Melkonian, Michael G. Meskouris, Kayla R. Minutillo, Grace B. Morris, Lauren N. O’Brien, Blake A. Obrien, Kayla Orthos, Andrew T. Panzone, Ava M. Paulucci, Michael J. Paulucci, Grace M. Petersen, Sarah A. Petruccelli, Jessica C. Postiglione, Nicole Pullano, Maxwell Rho, Rebecca E. Ritterband, Sophia Rosales, Thomas E. Roszko, Max Schwenk, John A. Simoldoni, Samantha A. Stevens, Ava Sultana, Yuxin Sun, Eliza R. Trieste, Theodore M. Tsimis, Katerina M. Tsongas, Olivia M. Valenti, Eugenia Vasilatos, Sophia D. Vlahakis, Elizabeth P. Whelan, Jonathan X. Wu, Spyrithoula Z. Xenophontos, Ella Yang, Qirui Ye, Isabel Y. Yeo, Caroline Y. Yoon, Aaron Zhang, and Allison Zhang. AP Capstone Diploma — Granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research classes, and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing: Eunice Choi, Max M. Craven, Sarah B. Kim, Samuele A. Petruccelli, Stephen D. Pidedjian, Aarav Sawlani, and Ariel L. Tsou. AP Seminar and Research Certificate — Granted to students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research classes but not on four additional AP exams: Patrick T. Boyle, Katherine A. Carlson, Angelina Macchio, Sita Onofrietti, Jihyeon Park, Ava M. Paulucci, Darien R. Schwartz, and Erik J. Shefcik.

What to expect from the MWCABC The Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer (MWCABC), a non-profit based in Manhasset whose mission is to fund innovative research, increase awareness through education and provide support services to those with breast cancer and related diseases will not be able to host its extremely popular and successful Ladies’ Night Out in October due to COVID-19. This annual event typically draws a crowd of over 500 attendees. Members of the community, esteemed researchers in the field, and doctors who are an integral part of the Coalition’s pursuits have turned out in behalf of the work of the Coalition for the

past 23 years! The organization is dedicated to finding alternative ways to raise money to continue to assist those aﬀected by breast cancer. This year, due to concerns for the current situation, the MWCABC will host a virtual fundraiser, Manhasset Pink Strong. On each of the 31 days in the month of October, past and present recipients, volunteers, business partners, doctors, researchers and generous donors will be featured in live videos highlighting the amazing work of the Coalition and the impact it has made in Manhasset and surrounding communities. Pandemic or not, cancer does not

stop, and women aﬀected by the disease need the Coalition’s help more than ever. As the MWCABC continues their dedication to the cause in the fight against breast cancer, please consider being a part of Manhasset Pink Strong. Keep a look out for the videos, visit their Facebook page, their Instagram page or go to www. manhassetbreastcancer.org to see how you can be a part of their efforts. Submitted by the Manhasset Women’s Coalition Against Breast Cancer

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