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COVID clusters found in North Shore villages Nassau cases have surpassed 8,500 BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z

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Personnel at Jones Beach’s drive-thru coronavirus testing site take a sample from a patient.

Clusters of the spreading coronavirus have inhabited North Shore areas, according to data provided by the Nassau County Department of Health. As of Tuesday night, Nassau County had 8,554 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. To keep residents continuously informed, the Department of Health updates a map of Nassau daily with the number of positive cases and the confirmed locations. Of the 8,554 confirmed cases in the county, more than 500 are located on

the North Shore stretching just from Great Neck to Glen Cove and as far south as Mineola, according to the data. When asked what she believes is the reason for these clustered cases throughout the North Shore, Curran said it is diﬃcult to make conclusions and that next week will surely look different than this week. “Other than density, this map proves every community in our county is vulnerable to contracting this virus,” she said. Nassau County’s rate of testing is 35 percent higher than that of New York City, while its hospitalization and Continued on Page 28

Aid to schools, villages threatened BY E M M A J ON ES

coronavirus crisis would force him to cut funding for schools Nassau school districts are in an attempt to close the state’s waiting to make budget deci- budget gap. The state budget sions after Gov. Andrew Cuomo deadline was Wednesday. Cuomo contended that the announced last week that the

$2 trillion stimulus bill approved by the U.S. Senate March 25 disregarded New York’s dire financial situation. He has publicly criticized U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for not ensuring more funding for New York.

As of Wednesday, $16 billion of the stimulus bill will go toward unemployment compensation for New York residents who lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The aid package, which Schumer dubbed “unemployment on steroids,” adds $600 per week in unemployment payments for a maximum of four months. In a radio interview on

WAMC last Thursday, Cuomo said eﬀorts to combat the coronavirus ravaging the state have left New York “basically bankrupt.” With the Wednesday budget deadline looming, legislators were pushing for a freeze in education funding Monday in light of the governor’s warning, according to Newsday. Continued on Page 29

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Laid off workers put Mayor dons doctor strain on state system role in virtual meet Many unable to access labor department website Bral slams delays in shut downs BY E M M A J ON ES

Nassau County’s previously stable unemployment rates are rapidly eroding in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The New York Labor Department Tuesday released preliminary unemployment rates for Nassau County in February, which show a fairly steady jobs landscape prior to the COVID-19 crisis. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dropped from 3.8 percent in January to 3.7 percent in February. But elected oﬃcials warn that the toll taken by the virus is already evident in widespread job losses that will be reflected in the March numbers and beyond. Among those who have been laid oﬀ as a result of the coronavirus pandemic is 39-year-old Nassau County resident and physical therapist Marivic Vasquez. The outpatient clinic where she worked shut down last weekend. “People were afraid to come in, and we didn’t really have any personal protective equipment,” she told MarketWatch. “[It’s] hopefully just a furlough, but I’m not sure if I’ll have a company to come back to.” More than 80,000 people statewide applied for unemployment benefits with the New York Department of Labor during the week of Monday, March 16. It is predicted that employment rates will plummet for weeks, and possibly months, to come, as the coronavirus continues to spread. A total of 3.28 million people filed unemployment claims across the United States last week, up from 282,000 the previous week, according to the U.S. Labor Department. “We are seeing a spike in volume that is comparable to post 9/11,” said Labor Department spokeswoman Deanna Cohen, “but make no mistake. Anyone entitled to these benefits is going to receive them in a timely manner.”

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Many laid-off workers reported that they were unable to access the Labor Department website to file for benefits. The coronavirus stimulus bill that the Senate approved March 25 will help Long Island most through its “aid to hospitals, aid to state and local governments, and the combined unemployment insurance and grants to small businesses,” said U.S. Peter King (RNassau). About $16 billion of the package is set aside for increased unemployment compensation for New York residents who lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. The aid package, which U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) dubbed “unemployment on steroids,” adds $600 per week in unemployment payments for a maximum of four months. “It’s just a first down payment,” U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) said of the unemployment package. “It’s really important that people realize we are in triage now. We are trying to meet the most urgent needs first.” Those who are temporarily unable to work because they are sick, quarantined or have to care for a child as a result of coronavi-

rus will be eligible for unemployment benefits as well. New Yorkers can now receive unemployment benefits for up to 39 weeks, which constitutes a 13week extension. On March 13, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he would waive the usual seven-day waiting period to apply. Workers who had lost their jobs due to the pandemic flocked to the New York Labor Department website. Laid-oﬀ workers reported March 16 that the website was crashing repeatedly, likely due to the sudden flood of users. The issue has since been addressed. Nassau County residents who are laid oﬀ can contact the HempsteadWorks Career Center at (516) 485–5000 or go to www.hempsteadworks.com, or the Hicksville Career Center at (516) 934–8532 or go to www.thewp.com. To file for unemployment benefits, go to https://applications. labor.ny.gov. You will be prompted to enter your NY.GOV ID. Follow the instructions to file a claim, and submit the application.

Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral said he was not pleased how the U.S. federal government prepared for the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world in the past month. “If this was dealt with differently from the start, I feel we could have maybe seen the end of all this sooner,” said Bral, the director of Minimally Invasive Robotic Gynecologic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. “I wanted to see a complete shutdown of the country, or at least New York two weeks ago.” Bral and Dr. Afshine Emrani, a California cardiologist, hosted a live question-and-answer session on Instagram on Wednesday night. The two addressed misinformation surrounding the virus and answered questions submitted by the virtual audience of more than 475 people. One of the myths that has been brought up in conversation was the use of hot water or

forced heat from a hairdryer directly applied to a person’s nose or throat to kill the virus, Bral said. Bral said he does not believe this has any truth to it, and advised people to refrain from attempting those methods. “Drinking very hot water can cause esophageal cancer as well,” Bral said. “I don’t believe this has any truth to it. People will cause further harm to themselves if they attempt that.” “I am totally with you, I don’t think this has any validity to it, and can seriously aﬀect a person’s health,” Emrani said. “Also, look at the countries where hot tea is most used. It’s China and Iran. Those countries continue to have cases, so this goes beyond having more tea or hot fluids.” Bral and Emrani urged residents to practice as much patience as possible throughout this pandemic, and wait for the “proper science and medicine” to surface before trying at-home remedies. “I get questions throughout the day from clients asking if Continued on Page 29

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Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral hosted a live question and answer session on the coronavirus via Instagram Wednesday night.

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JCC says staffer, member infected

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The center also says that de- 1,000 pounds of food and baby cy Marx Cancer Wellness Center; the email read.” Our team has spite the buildings being closed, formula to the food insecure; and provided virtual activities for worked tirelessly to ensure we continue to engage during this Sid Jacobson JCC confirmed it has contacted over 1,500 se- hosted weekly support groups, its Adult Day Program families. “Our doors may be closed, time – community is needed now in an email to its members last nior members to provide comfort programs, and virtual exercise week that a senior member and a and assess needs; donated over groups for participants in its Nan- but we remain available to you,” more than ever.” staff member have tested positive for the coronavirus. The East Hills facility said that the member had visited the 300 Forest Drive location on March 10 and the staffer had visited both 300 Forest Drive and its annex on March 11, before the center closed. Following their diagnoses, the individuals reported their cases to the JCC. “While we have not been notified by any official agency, we are sharing thisi nformation as aprecautionary measure,” the center’s email read “Since both tested positive10 days after our closing, exposure and risk to our staff and members are uncertain.” The center has closed all of its buildings, an update email read on Wednesday, and has a goal of reopening on April 20. For the time being, fitness classes PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAPS are being hosted through videos and programs online. A virtual Shabbat was even organized on Sid Jacobson JCC has confirmed in an email to its members that a staff member and a senior member have tested positive for the coronavirus. Friday, the email said.

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Nassau’s school teachers are taking full advantage of technology to oﬀer creative long-distance lessons to students, who will be studying at home at least through April 15. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last Friday that schools across the state would remain closed through April 15, lengthening the period of remote learning originally scheduled to end April 1. “I don’t do this joyfully, but when you look at where we are and the number of cases that are increasing, it only makes sense,” Cuomo said. The school shutdowns will be extended another two weeks if the spread of coronavirus continues at its current rate, Cuomo said. New Hyde Park-Garden City Park UFSD teachers and administrators have been sharing videos with their students through a district-created YouTube channel. “My students have adapted really nicely,” said Jeanine Laurino, a fourth-grade teacher at Manor Oaks School. “Digital Learning was a part of my daily instruction since September, which made this a smoother transition for most. I am proud of [how] well both the children and parents have adjusted.” In addition to YouTube, the NHP-GCP schools are using Google Classroom and a number of learning applications such as IXL, Starfall, Raz Kids and Newsela to carry out lesson plans, Laurino said. The district started using Clever, a single signon platform that allows students to access numerous online resources, at the beginning of this year. Students and families in Roslyn’s elementary schools can access materials and information on Padlet, which allows users to create interactive multimedia bulletin boards.

Roslyn Superintendent Allison Brown acknowledged in a letter to families last Friday that technical difficulties can present a significant obstacle to online learning. Students in the Roslyn school district had trouble accessing Google Classroom last week due to the vast number of students and teachers using the platform. Brown pointed out that the loss of person-to-person interaction also makes remote learning a challenge. “From the beginning of this crisis, I have maintained that online learning could never take the place of traditional classroom instruction,” she said. “The human connection is a critical part of what we do, and while online learning can be effective, it must be different.” Teachers in the East Williston schools have taken to Twitter to share online resources and showcase students’ work. “Mrs. Giachetti conducted a virtual drawing with the kindergarten students. Just look at this art work!” tweeted North Side School kindergarten teacher Kara Fraser, alongside a few students’ drawings. Monica Gibson organized a virtual poetry reading with her fourth-graders. “Such great choices by our young literary scholars!” she tweeted. Wheatley social studies teacher Sean Lazarus shared a Google Drive folder of free resources put together by social studies teachers across the country. He has shared a number of resources on Twitter as well since distance learning began, such as Screencastify, a screen video recorder that he is using to conduct AP US history lessons. Manhasset schools are in phase two of their continuity of learning plan, which began on Wednesday. Phase one centered around reinforcement and extension of lessons begun before the shutdown. In phase two, teachers have begun introducing new concepts. Continued on Page 37

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MTA Chairman Foye tests positive

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MTA Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye tested positive for the coronavirus on Saturday, according to a release sent out by the agency.

Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman and CEO Patrick Foye tested positive for the coronavirus Saturday, the agency said. MTA spokeswoman Abbey Collins said Foye, a resident of Port Washington, worked remotely this past Thursday and Friday, “following a previously arranged schedule.” “Pat is currently isolating at home, feeling good,” Collins said in a statement. “All MTA staﬀ have been observing recommended guidelines put in place by the New York State Department of Health, including social distancing.” “Pat’s top priority remains the health and safety of our customers and employees and ensuring New York’s healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential personnel can get to and from work during this public health crisis,” Collins said. The MTA said Friday the agency had advised its 74,000 employees to stay home if they were feeling sick. Extreme caution is being

used to ensure workers who came into close contact with potential cases to self-quarantine and disinfect their workspaces. At least 156 other employees tested positive as of Thursday, according to the MTA and another 1,181 were in self-quarantine. Eight MTA employees have died due to complications from the coronavirus, including five deaths reported by the agencyMonday. Foye discussed precautions and measures the agency has taken to ensure the safety of bus operators last Monday on WCBS 880. “Passengers will be asked to board [the buses] from the rear,” Foye said. “And the area around the driver will be cordoned oﬀ, therefore, limiting contact between passengers and bus operators.” On Friday, the MTA also announced the procurement of 75,000 N95 masks for the agency’s workforce. The supply, distributed to New York City Transit, MTA Bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North Railroad, is expected to increase to

allow weekly replenishment. “Obtaining a large number of masks for our incredible MTA workforce is great news and I know comes as a relief to many,” Foye said in a statement. “The men and women of the MTA are absolute heroes for the work they continue to do day in and day out during this crisis.” “We’ve been working very hard to try and secure masks for transit workers during what has been widely reported as a global shortage of supplies,” Transport Workers Union Local 100 President Tony Utano said. “This has been a very traumatic time for my members and I hope these masks will give them some peace of mind as they continue providing essential bus and subway service to New York, especially for our nurses, EMS personnel, firefighters and police.” This week, each MTA entity rolled out modified schedules to reduce the number of work crews on-site at once. The modified schedule provides scheduling flexibility to allow a reduction in needed crews, the agency said in the release.

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Curran holds first virtual town hall County executive answers residents’ questions about coronavirus outbreak in Nassau BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran calls the changes resulting from the coronavirus pandemic the “new normal.” One of those changes was on display Wednesday night when Curran conducted the county’s first virtual town hall to hundreds of online attendees. Curran answered questions submitted by Nassau residents about the coronavirus and what more can be done to prevent its already rapid spread throughout the city and Long Island. Curran said one of the most frequent questions she and county oﬃcials have received is if and when schools in Nassau will reopen. On March 15, Curran took emergency action and closed schools throughout the county for two weeks. Immediately after Curran’s announcement, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that all schools throughout the state would be closed for two weeks. Cuomo announced last Friday that schools would remain closed until April 15, when the state would re-evaluate any further action at that point. “I think the state will have to assess whether and when we are flattening the curve,” Curran said. “The governor has

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran held a virtual town hall to address questions, comments, and concerns surrounding the coronavirus on Wednesday night. said that we expect to reach the apex of this crisis in 14 to 21 days.” Another question Curran received was about the potential postponement and due date of school taxes. Curran, who lives in the Town of Hempstead, said the second half of

school taxes are due between April 1 and May 10. “I recognize there is a lot of concern in the ability to pay taxes right now,” Curran said. “I’m also aware that our school districts have bills to pay, they have a payroll to make, and this is re-

ally something that has to be addressed by the governor and by the state Legislature.” According to the Town of North Hempstead website, school taxes for the town are also due between April 1 and May 10. One resident asked Curran how residents can prevent others from crowding at public areas such as basketball courts, the Long Beach Boardwalk and Dunkin’ Donuts, for example. Curran stressed the importance of staying home but also mentioned that going outside should be a priority for all county residents if they are healthy. “One thing that’s sort of nice — I see people going on walks with their dogs, loved ones and kids,” Curran said. “One thing I am looking to do is step up our conversations with store owners and take-out restaurants and talk to them about how to police things better.” On Friday, the City of Long Beach officially closed oﬀ the boardwalk to the public, a step Curran said was “diﬃcult but necessary” to take. She reiterated a point brought up by several residents about phone scams. Curran said residents have continued to report receiving calls requesting personal financial or healthcare information. Continued on Page 35

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In light of the growing coro- guidelines, most homeowners The experts on call are equipped to address a host of is- navirus pandemic, Bonell noted, no longer want [tradesmen] in Brian Bonell, Carle Place sues, including problems related the services that Ask Ken provides their houses,” he said. “Ask Ken provides a platform to get instant resident and owner of roofing to plumbing, appliances, electric, are more valuable than ever. “With new social distancing help from a skilled expert in any company All Weather Guard, has security and smart devices. been using video chat to solve home repair and installation issues for years. His new iPhone app, “Ask Ken,” makes this option easily available to the public at a time when the coronavirus has made social distancing a way of life. Ask Ken enables homeowners to connect with licensed experts who can walk them through repairs or installations via video chat. The app launched this month and is available for free on the App Store. “My best friend Jeﬀ and I have been talking about this idea for years,” Bonell told Blank Slate Media. “Jeﬀ is a successful technology entrepreneur and I own a residential and commercial roofing company here on Long Island. We have both renovated houses in the past and PHOTO COURTESY OF PIXABAY always utilized video chat with each other and other [tradesmen] to solve home repairs and The Ask Ken app allows users to connect with licensed experts who can walk them through home repairs or installations via video chat. install issues.”

home repair scenario.” The app is designed to be easy to use, Bonell said. Users simply select a home repair category, such as plumbing or electrical, and then choose a more specific subcategory — for instance, “clogged drain” or “power problem.” Once the customer narrows down the issue, they are connected with a professional who can assist with the specific problem. Most issues can be resolved in under 12 minutes for $40 or less. Each repair is priced based on the level or expertise required, and customers always know the cost of the call before connecting with an expert. Bonell emphasized that Ask Ken has a money-back guarantee. In the future, Bonell said, he hopes to add a feature that would allow users to connect with a local professional for an in-home visit if an Ask Ken expert is unable to resolve a particular issue. “We are in this for the long haul,” he said, “and that’s why we really care deeply about creating a quality experience for our customers.”

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Cuomo halts ‘nonessential construction’ Emergency construction work sites will have to maintain social distancing or face fines BY R O S E WELDON

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In an executive order signed Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the ceasing of “certain” construction projects considered non-essential.

In an executive order signed last Friday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the ceasing of “certain” construction projects considered non-essential across the state. “All non-essential construction must shut down except emergency construction,” the order said. “Emergency” construction was further defined as “a project necessary to protect health and safety of the occupants or to continue a project if it would be unsafe to allow to remain undone until it is safe to shut the site.” “Essential construction” would include roads, bridges, transit facilities, utilities, hospitals or healthcare facilities, aﬀordable housing, and homeless shelters. The order also maintained that work sites for essential or emergency

non-essential construction would still have to maintain social distance or close. Those that violate the order will face fines of up to $10,000 per violation. An updated executive order signed Sunday clarified the original. “Construction, which was an essential service not subject to the in-person work restrictions, is modified to provide only certain construction is considered exempt from the in-person restrictions as of March 28, 2020,” the revised order said. As per the order, the Empire State Development Corporation will determine which construction projects will be essential and thus exempt from the in-person workforce prohibition. “All continuing construction projects shall utilize best practices to avoid transmission of COVID-19,” the order said.

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FCA moves senior services online Calls to Mineola agency have increased 20 percent since outset of coronavirus pandemic BY E M M A J ON ES

Marie, an FCA client, receives a package of food from FCA’s dedicated senior staff. The shelf stable food package was provided by the Nassau County Office for the Aging. Clients like Marie are afraid to go out to the store and FCA staff are dropping food at their door.

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The Family and Children’s Association, a nonprofit organization headquartered in Mineola that provides support to vulnerable communities on Long Island, is now offering its senior programs remotely due to social distancing protocols. FCA is continuing its Friendly Visiting Program by phone. Any senior who would like to participate in the program should contact Jessica DiCarlo at jdicarlo@fcali.org. Isolation can be as dangerous as some illnesses to seniors, according to the FCA. Loneliness and isolation have been linked to high blood pressure, obesity, heart disease, weakened immune system, depression, anxiety, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s. FCA has seen a 20 percent increase in calls to the senior services department since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. “We want Long Islanders to know that FCA is here and willing and able to help,” said Lisa Stern, assistant vice president of Senior and Adult Services at FCA. “Our staff continues to work closely with NY Connects, Nassau County Office for the Aging,

the senior center programs and hospitals to reach out to all seniors in need. We have over 300 active clients in our case management program who have been very appreciative of having case managers check in on them regularly.” In addition to the Friendly Visiting Program, the organization is continuing to offer the Linkage Project — a short-term mental health counseling program — as well as a financial counseling program via phone. The FCA SOS team, which fields calls regarding potential abuse of seniors, will continue to operate as well. With visitation suspended at most assisted-living facilities, FCA is working to ensure that seniors can contact their families in other ways. Ombudservice Program volunteers work with assisted living facility staff to connect residents with family members through phone calls. FCA chore workers are still available to deliver food and prescriptions to seniors, although they are no longer going into clients’ homes. Seniors seeking to utilize any of FCA’s programs are encouraged to contact the FCA senior program at (516) 292–1300.

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Boost Main St. and tax revenues

he $2 trillion economic stabilization package agreed to by Congress and the Trump administration last week in response to the coronavirus is not perfect. Legislation seldom is. But the package — the largest of its kind in modern American history — provides much-needed assistance to states, the many who have lost their jobs, small businesses in counties like Nassau and large corporations. The legislation will send direct payments of $1,200 to millions of Americans earning up to $75,000, and an additional $500 per child. It will substantially expand jobless aid, providing an additional 13 weeks and a fourmonth enhancement of benefits, and will extend the payments for the first time to freelancers and gig workers. The measure would also offer $377 billion in federally guaranteed loans and grants to small businesses. Speed is essential in getting the money out for both individuals and small businesses struggling to make ends meet. For many small businesses, delays could mean shutting their doors for good and perhaps altering the face of downtown business districts forever. In Nassau County, local chambers of commerce have joined the Nassau County Industrial Development in advising businesses on what the federal government is providing and where to obtain it. Local banks and other lenders, which will be accepting applications on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Administration, are expected to receive details of the process this week.

A strong outreach eﬀort by chambers, the IDA and others will be needed to let business owners know how to navigate this process and strong coordination by banks and government will be needed to get the money out quickly. The impact of this not happening should not be underestimated. One of the glaring deficiencies in the economic stabilization approved by Congress is not helping New York state — the epicenter of the coronavirus in this country — cover the cost of tax revenue lost due to the loss of business. Sales taxes — much of them generated by small business — brought in a whopping $73.6 billion to the state last year. Gov. Andrew Cuomo has estimated that the “pause” he ordered will cost the state $10 billion to $15 billion in tax revenue. This, he said, will result in steep cuts in state aid to our schools and other vital government services unless New York gets federal aid. Cuomo said he is now working with the Democratic leadership in the House and Senate to address the loss of tax revenues in subsequent congressional action. We, along with other newspapers around the state, believe there is a simple proposal that could also help bolster sales tax revenues — and restart local businesses. But swift action is required by Cuomo and the state Legislature. The good news is that businesses, always the engines of innovation and entrepreneurship, have found new ways to meet customers’ needs. Local gyms are streaming personal training sessions. Restau-

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rants oﬀer free delivery and online happy hours. Medical practices are expanding their telemedicine capabilities. Car mechanics are making house calls that require no personal contact at all. What’s missing too often is an eﬀective way of letting potential customers know about the businesses’ services. There is an obvious way for them to do that — advertising, in all its myriad forms. But advertising costs money, and the sad truth is that advertising is one of the first things small businesses cut when times are tough. This is understandable. Put yourself in the shoes of a local restaurateur with a stack of bills and very little money coming in. By the time he or she finishes paying the most urgent bills — rent, food suppliers, payroll — there’s not much left for advertising. Whatever stimulus money the

owner gets from Washington or Albany will most likely be needed to keep the door open and the lights on. Yet studies show that how well businesses survive a downturn is in large part determined by whether they continue to market and advertise during the hard times. Fortunately, there is a way for Albany to prime the sales-tax pump to keep revenue flowing to both small businesses and state coffers. Let businesses use some of the money they would have sent to Albany as sales taxes to market their new offerings. The formula would be simple: Every dollar a small business spends on advertising (up to some reasonable limit) would be a dollar saved off that business’s sales tax bill. It would be a win-win-win. Local businesses would be healthier because the increased advertising would jump-start sales. The state would get more sales tax

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revenue because local businesses would be selling more. And media companies (like ours), financially stung alongside our advertisers, would benefit from the additional ad revenue. We’d like to think that we, too, are vital to the character and strength of our communities, not to mention our democracy. Think for a moment of the critical role that journalists have played in getting vital local information out to your community during this unprecedented crisis. The Legislature has a lot on its plate right now, and the temptation will be to bury this idea or to take the shortsighted view that we can’t aﬀord to do it right now. But right now is when it’s needed. We’ve been impressed with Gov. Cuomo’s strong and level-headed leadership in this crisis. We call on him and our state representatives to back this innovative yet simple policy.

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KREMER’S CORNER

Death of Greatness in U.S. Senate

n the midst of the recent impeachment trial of President Trump, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts criticized one of the House prosecutors for his political statements. Roberts referred to the sitting members of the U.S. Senate as “the world’s most deliberative body.” Roberts may be a man who understands history, but today’s Senate is anything but deliberative and many are an embarrassment to the nation. Let us start with Kentucky’s junior senator, Rand Paul. At a time when the health of every citizen is under threat, Paul visited the Senate gym, the dining room and party meetings but failed to tell his colleagues that he was awaiting the results of his test for the coronavirus, which turned out to be positive. Once Paul’s idiotic conduct was discovered, several of his colleagues who were in close contact with him were forced to go into selfconfinement, crippling his own party’s ability to pass any legislation. Republican Senator Paul is an eye doctor, but that is no guarantee that he is a competent one.

Rand Paul has plenty of company when it comes to senatorial blunders. His fellow senator, Richard Burr (R-NC), who is chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, was found to have dumped his stock portfolio shortly after he was allegedly briefed in January on the threat of a pandemic. Burr claims he got his information from the media but weeks later in February he co-authored an article telling the world how the country was prospering with no health scare warnings. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has done nothing to make the Senate a respected legislative body. He brags frequently that he has personally killed hundreds of bills that came over from the House and calls his deliberative body a “legislative graveyard.” This is the same man who pledged that he would make President Barack Obama a “one- term president” just days after Obama’s induction. In case you were wondering whether the U.S. Senate was ever a deliberative body, permit me to tell you about some of the

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people who have served in the past who were a credit to that body. Let’s start with Sen. Everett Dirksen (R-Ill), who served as minority leader from 1959 to 1969. He has been called the most eﬀective minority leader in history who put aside partisan politics to help pass the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite bitter opposition from some of his party, he helped write the law and provide the votes for its passage. While he courted his share of controversy, Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass) won the label as

the “liberal lion of the Senate” respected by both sides. He helped create the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, helped lower the voting age to 18 and wrote the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. He pushed for peace in Northern Ireland and fought against both the Vietnam and Iraq wars. He worked closely with many Republicans, including the late Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz). History was made in 1949 when Margaret Chase Smith (RMe) was elected to the House. She was the first woman to serve in both houses and placed in nomination for the presidency in 1964. She was the longest serving woman in the Senate and was not reluctant to take on the establishment. She battled Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wis) and challenged his ” McCarthyism.” She helped recruit other women to run for Congress and left an indelible imprint on that body. Most New Yorkers will remember Daniel Patrick Moynihan. He represented our state for 24 years. The Democrat was a diplomat, sociologist and was

an adviser to President Nixon. He helped shape numerous programs to meet the needs of the poor and was the scholar of the U.S. Senate. He chaired the Senate Finance Committee and pushed through major tax programs for the middle class. His memory will be enshrined in the new Moynihan Station in Manhattan. Last year, the Senate said goodbye to Republican Richard Lugar of Indiana, who was considered one of the body’s most brilliant foreign aﬀairs expert. He was a friend to dozens of leaders around the world and helped educate the more conservative members about the need to maintain our alliances around the world, which made this country a stronger nation. He helped pass the Nunn-Lugar Act, which funded the removal of all nuclear weapons from Ukraine and deactivated 6,828 nuclear warheads in the former Soviet Union. These are but a few of the people who made the Senate great. Many of the others still sitting are a disgrace to the nation.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Good news amid dwarfs, for a change!

he excitement was spreading all through Fairy Tale Land. “Good news!” said the Town Crier, ringing his bell. “Good news for once!” “Oh, please tell me, good sir — what news?” begged Snow White. The Town Crier told her, and she started running. The Seven Dwarves were relaxing in their cottage den, after a strenuous week in the mines, when Snow White came bursting through the door. “Guess what I just heard?” she said to her housemates. “Some terrific news! Caﬀeine is good!” “I could have told you that,” said Doc, pouring two fresh cups from the large carafe. “I’ve been counting on it for years.” He took a deep sniﬀ. “And how do you suppose I ever kept these two in line?” he said, gesturing at Dopey and Sleepy as he handed them their cups. “I don’t mean just useful — although it is that. I mean it’s actually healthy!”

“Who told you that?” said Grumpy, putting down his newspaper. “The Town Crier. He says there’s a new audiobook out, by Michael Pollan, about ‘Caﬀeine,’ and he likes it! You remember him? He’s the guy who said, “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” “Oh, yeah, now I remember,” said Grumpy. “He’s the guy who didn’t want us to cook anything. Or eat meat. So now he likes caffeine? Don’t tell me the biggest grouch in the world has sold out? I thought I could count on that man to be negative about everything!” “Well, not about this, apparently! He calls caﬀeine ‘the world’s most widely consumed psychoactive drug!’ ” “What does that mean?” asked Dopey. “That means it works on your mind, not just your body,” explained Snow White. “It sure works for me,” said Happy, blowing bubbles into his latte. “…and seeing as it’s legal,”

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A Look on the Lighter Side Snow White continued, “it’s either harmless or actually healthful!” “How’s that?” Doc wanted to know. “Apparently, caﬀeine might actually protect us against Parkinson’s disease, heart problems, even some cancers…plus Pollan says it organizes the rhythms of his day.” “What does that mean?” “Keeps him regular, probably.” That was Grumpy. “Oh.” Bashful blushed.

“Well, it all sounds good to me,” said Snow White. “Oh, sure it does,” says Grumpy. “But he’s a little late to the party. Where was he, with this caﬀeine of his, when we needed to wake you up?” “Yeah— it was really scary for us before that Prince Florian of yours came around with his magic kiss!” Sneezy made smooching noises but they ended in a sneeze. “Well, all’s well that ends well!” Snow White smiled. Just then, Florian, now Snow White’s husband, popped his head in from their semi-separate quarters oﬀ the den. “Snow — it’s time to get ready.” “For what? I only just got home.” “Have you forgotten? Prince Phillip has invited us to a ball at his castle, tonight. It’s a rave, really. He’s hoping we all make enough noise to wake up Sleeping Beauty so that they can get engaged.” “Has he tried kissing her?” asked Sneezy. He started to make smooching noises again, but the

other dwarves stopped him. “Not yet — her parents wouldn’t let him.” “You’ve got to tell them the good news — about caffeine”! said Happy, Dopey and Sleepy together. “Maybe you could bring along that audiobook,” suggested Doc. “We’ll do better than that,” said Snow White. “We’ll bring them some coffee! A pound or two of these magic beans, with a grinder, of course, and some filters. Plus a tin of tea for the Queen and her ladies. That should do it!” Snow White and her Prince walked off, arm in arm, back to their part of the cottage, as Snow White continued, chirpily, “I’m so happy about this! I would have kept drinking pots of it anyway — especially in the mornings. But it’s a relief to know that it’s actually healthy!” “For me, too. Now, my dear, which gown do you want to wear?” “Oh, the coffee-colored one, of course. I don’t want to worry about splashes!”

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Our amnesia about working together

he book of this title by Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson is especially relevant during this time of virus pandemic. The authors emphasize how quickly many Americans forget all the good things our national government has done, and still does. Even a short list should prompt appreciation: admitting new territories as co-equal states (going from 13 to 50; might District of Columbia and Puerto Rico be next?); many constitutional amendments, extending civil and human rights; the Homestead Act of 1862; Social Security; Medicare; decisive roles in World Wars I and II — just giving a few examples. However, not only are Americans forgetful about the positives of the national government, they are often hostile. It is not surprising that Hacker and Pierson gave this subtitle to their book: “How the War on Government Led Us to Forget What Made America Prosper.” Now, with the global virus crisis, how can we evaluate the leadership of our national govern-

ment? In her dystopian sequel to “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Margaret Atwood’s “The Testaments” emphasizes that our nation and the world are shaped by the men who are in charge. The exclusive gender reference reflects Atwood’s discussion of Gilead, a fictional autocratic regime, that overturned the United States, and whose “Commanders” are exclusively male. They control society in every way. Even before the current president described himself as a “wartime leader,” Atwood pointed to the U.S. after the election of 2016 as one of the nations that were veering toward autocracy and totalitarianism. Long Islander Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book “Leadership” alternatively examines the qualities that foster eﬀective national democratic guidance. As the late Mayor Ed Koch used to famously ask at citizens’ gatherings: “How are we doing?” Should the President, with Hannity and his other close allies at FOX, be criticized (condemned?)

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field for calling the virus epidemic a “hoax by Democrats?” Mr. Trump says he does not “take responsibility at all” for the pace of response. But, he eventually said he had become a wartime commander. Should he be accountable for the loss of lives and crises throughout the nation because of his early misinformation, rigid denials, and his limited actions? (He said the virus “would go to zero in a few days,” and the national govern-

ment “is not a shipping clerk”). Does Mr. Trump reflect the destructive “Commanders” of Atwood’s “The Testaments” instead of the responsive, empathetic, data-based leaders presented by Goodwin? A few days ago, former Republican and Pulitzer journalist Bret Stephens wrote that his refugee mother sees Donald Trump “as embodying everything that’s gone wrong in the United States” – the “triumph of coarseness; the nonstop dishonesty; the disingenuous indiﬀerence to basic concepts of right and wrong.” Stephens’ mother could be oﬀering reinforcing views of Atwood’s depictions of the “Commanders.” The few women in “The Testaments” who mount a protest aver: “Everyone at the top of Gilead has lied to us. Once a story you’ve regarded as true has turned false, you begin suspecting all stories.” (p. 307) Atwood elaborates: “Bearing false witness was not the exception, it was common. Beneath its

outer show of virtue and piety, Gilead was rotting.” This week the U.S. became the country with the most confirmed cases of coronavirus, surpassing China with more than 82,000 (Washington Post, 3/27/20) George Conway, the conservative spouse of the President’s counselor Kellyanne Conway has consistently commented on Trump’s misinformation and failed leadership (including Trump’s claim that virus cases would be down to zero by April). Conway wrote: “He’s incapable of taking responsibility for his role in this crisis – and thus incapable of leading us out of it.” Like the rebel women in Atwood’s “The Testaments,” Conway and fellow Conservatives argue that “Commander” Trump must be ousted. Conway warns: Don’t be misled by Trump’s sudden shifts – they don’t “dissolve Trump’s compulsion to lie,” or “diminish his incompetence, ignorance or propensity for administrative chaos.” (Washington Post, 3/18/20) Continued on Page 30

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Eleven steps to reducing plastic use

e’re not all do-it-yourselfers so I’m not going to suggest that you start baking your own bread and never getting take-out again. But there is a lot you can do to dramatically reduce the amount of plastic you use to contribute to a measurable, positive impact on reducing plastic pollution and its associated harms. Why is plastic such a problem? Let’s start with plastic production. Plastic is made from fossil fuels. Drilling for oil and gas to make plastic causes methane (a powerful and damaging greenhouse gas) to leak, and is also often associated with clearing forests and wetlands that otherwise would sequester carbon. Refineries that convert crude oil to plastic are some of the most significant industry contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. The factories that break natural gas into the chemical components to make plastic products are energy-intensive and highly polluting. All in all, plastic production is a significant contributor to climate change. Plastic disposal is just as problematic as production. Plastics don’t decompose like paper, food, or fabric products. Plastics can take as long as 400 years to break up, depending on

the additives included in the plastic product. They never break down like other materials. Instead, they break up into tiny particles that spread around the world, in the air, in the oceans and all over the land. According to the National Geographic, about 8 million tons of plastic waste escapes into the oceans from coastal nations every year. There it is ingested by ocean life. We eat this ocean life with the microplastics inside. When plastics break up and are ingested by animals and us, the chemicals added to the plastic are also ingested. These chemicals are known endocrine disruptors that can cause hormonal imbalances, infertility and cancer. Microplastics cannot be recovered. The only solution is to reduce the amount of plastic making its way into our drinking water, the animals we eat and the air we breathe for our sakes and the sakes of the millions of animals of all kinds that ingest it and die every year. Unfortunately, recycling is not the answer. Much plastic can’t be recycled. It is instead illegally incinerated releasing toxic fumes that cause all kinds of health issues from skin

LYNN CAPUANO Earth Matters rashes to cancer. Countries accepting plastic for recycling cannot keep up with the quantity. Communities are drowning in plastic. The only option is to reduce its use. 1) To begin, do not buy singleserving packages of anything. If you want to put chips, crackers, pudding, or literally anything else in a lunch, buy the large package and divide it up at home. It may seem simpler to buy the single serving, but when there is nowhere to turn without literally consuming plastic you may regret your decision to save yourself 30 seconds. (See no. 11 below) 2) Single-serve yogurt is also a

no go. Not only are the plastic containers not recyclable in the Town of North Hempstead, but they also involve significantly more plastic than if you bought the larger container and scooped out a serving. 3) Try making your own peanut/almond/sunflower butter. It’s surprisingly simple. All you need to do is put your nut or seed of choice into a food processor with a touch of oil and let it run for 3-5 minutes. Once a ball is formed it’s done. Or, bring your own container to a store that has its own grinding machine and fill up there. 4) Use reusable bags for all your shopping including for produce. 5) Bring your own containers for leftovers. Once we are past the COVID-19 pandemic you can even bring your own containers for take-out. 6) Never take a plastic straw, coﬀee stirrer, plastic cutlery (carry your own) or a single-use coﬀee cup. 7) Do not ever buy a drink in a plastic bottle. Bring your own in a reusable container or buy only glass bottled drinks. 8) Buy bamboo toothbrushes or at least electric ones. 9) When it comes to buying bottled water, know that bottled water undergoes less testing, is not

required to be disinfected and is subject to less oversight than tap water. Whatever concerns you have that are driving you to buy bottled water, you are not addressing them. At least with tap water you know exactly what you’re getting because of the requirements for every water supplier to provide an annual water quality report. You cannot be sure of what you’re getting in a commercial bottle of water. 10) Buy in bulk. If buying from a bulk bin, use a reusable bag or container. Buy other items in larger quantities to reduce the amount of plastic packaging and use containers at home to store the extra. 11) Don’t use plastic wrap or plastic bags to store food or for lunches. Use reusable containers, paper sandwich and snack bags, beeswax, silicone reusable bags or at least reuse the plastic zippered bag. These are all low demand recommendations in terms of time and energy. Try it for a day or a week and see how much less garbage you generate. Then multiply that by every day and by every person. It would be impressive, effective and consequential.

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ABOUT KIDS

Talking with kids about the coronavirus

veryone, regardless of their age, has been thrown for a loop by this strange, new reality we are all living in. The coronavirus — in particular, COVID19 — has impacted our lives in ways we never could have anticipated. This is an especially scary time for kids, whose routines have been turned upside down. But how do we make sure our children aren’t overwhelmed by fear of this disease? First, some good news: So far, it appears that the virus produces mild symptoms in children. It has been serious (and yes, even deadly), but the vast majority of people who have died have had significant underlying health issues. Of course, we can’t be certain what will unfold as the virus continues to spread globally. And, even if they are reassured that the virus is unlikely to cause them direct harm, children are very worried about their parents and grandparents. With so much still unknown, it’s hard not to let the worry train go oﬀ the rails.

Whether you are just mildly concerned, extremely worried or somewhere in between, it’s crucial that you remain calm so that you don’t burden your children with unnecessary angst. “As a parent, you need to be very careful not to put your fears and anxieties onto your child,” said Dr. Sue Cohen, director of Early Childhood and Psychological Services at North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. “Even if you’re feeling very anxious, you don’t want to catastrophize.” What you choose to tell your child depends in part on their age. “Give them information in amounts they can handle according to their developmental level,” said Cohen. “There’s no need to bombard them with the whole CDC report. They need bits of information that are easily understandable.” It’s important to clarify any misconceptions they may have, she added. “Ask your kids what they have heard about the virus, so you’ll understand where their fears are coming from. As is the case with any situation, let them

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know you are available to speak to them about any concerns they might have.” You want your kids and teens to feel like they have some power when so much is out of their control. One way to do that is to share with them the best hygienic practices to prevent them from catching the virus, as well as a cold or any type of respiratory illness. Said Cohen, “Be their role model when it comes to hand washing and other preventive measures.”

Some other helpful tips: • Create a daily schedule that lays out time for such activities as schoolwork, walks and exercise, screen time, chores, meals and creative time. • Try to get your kid outside each day, as weather permits. Though they shouldn’t be playing with friends, they can play with each other, with you or on their own — but don’t be surprised if they need you more than usual. • Use technology to keep them connected to their friends, grandparents and other important people in their lives. Social distancing does not need to mean social isolation. • It’s a great time to encourage reading. You can even do a family “read-in,” where you choose a book appropriate for everyone and take turns reading, or listen together to an audiobook. • Your local libraries may be closed, but they’re still a wonderful resource. Visit their websites to learn about activities you can do to keep your kids happy while they learn and play. • Encourage your children to

take up a new hobby or explore something they have expressed interest in. Many diﬀerent companies are providing free classes in art, yoga, music and a slew of other activities. • Keep their exposure to the news limited, which is good advice for adults, too. • If your child’s fears are intense, contact North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, which can provide therapeutic services remotely. How to Get Help North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is available to help you and your children handle the heightened anxieties that are prevalent during this diﬃcult time. Their therapists are seamlessly conducting sessions for both new and existing clients via telephone and video conferences. Call the Guidance Center at (516) 626-1971, or email info@ northshorechildguidance.org. For more information, visit www. northshorechildguidance.org. Jenna Kern-Rugile is director of communications at North Shore Child Guidance

OUR TOWN

Coronavirus: ultimate ‘black swan event’

black swan event is defined as an extremely surprising random occurrence that has a huge impact on the world economy and that experts try to explain away as something that was predictable if we only had some foresight. Examples of famous black swan events include World War I, the fall of the Soviet Union in 1990, the rise of the internet, the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center in 2001 and most recently the global economic meltdown in 2008. These events are always costly. As an example, the 9/11 attack cost America about$1.4 tril-

lion. There can be little doubt that the coronavirus pandemic of 2020 will come to be defined as a black swan event and will cost American trillions of dollars in lost income, lost jobs and losses to their IRA’s. Welcome to the next great recession. This tsunami came about suddenly and it seemed to be so unpredictable. But was it completely unpredictable? Let us take a moment to assess American life just prior to 2020. The economy was roaring along like a tiger on fire, the stock markets were at an all-time high and unemployment was at an all-time

“Things change dramatically after a ‘black swan event’

DR. TOM FERRARO Our Town

low. All was right in the world. But exactly how were we feeling underneath all this progress? In 1999 Harvard economist Juliet Schor wrote “The Overspent American” where she described the average citizen as unsatisfied and unhappy and working incredibly long hours in order to buy things they did not need to have. In 1994 Paul Shorter wrote “From the Mind into the Body: The Cultural Origins of Psychosomatic Disorders” where he outlined an epidemic of stress-related psychosomatic illnesses Americans were suﬀering with. And let’s not forget “The Geography of Nowhere” written by James Kunstler in 1993 where he

describes our growing sense of isolation we suburbanites feel right here on Long Island thanks to TV addiction, cars and hideous town planning which keeps us isolated and apart. Robert Putnam, another Harvard professor, wrote the national bestseller “Bowling Alone” in 2000 explaining how we have become increasingly disconnected from one another and that all of our former social structures have disintegrated. And no one could argue that our political life has become so argumentative and divisive that it nears the point of psychosis. The final revelation as to the status of the American mind comes by viewing the many apocalyptic films about pandemics which seemed to have captured our imaginations. The 2011 film “Contagion’ starred Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow was basically a blow by blow story of the coronavirus pandemic we are now facing. But that is by no means the only film about pandemics that have worried us. Blockbusters such as “I am Legend” starring Will Smith, “World War Z” with Brad Pitt, “The Day the Earth Stood Still” with

Keanu Reeves and “War of the Worlds” starring Tom Cruise have been viewed by millions around the world. The psychoanalytic reason blockbuster films capture our attention is because they express our deepest anxieties and anguish. Great films provide our collective unconscious with much-needed expression of our deep fears. All these films at their core symbolize and express our disowned and barely repressed middle-class American mindset. The middle-class sense of despair, exhaustion, inability to get ahead, disgust and disappointment in the consumer rat race is the virus that is killing them. You will notice that the denouement of these films is a protagonist arriving at a quiet safe friendly village up in Vermont somewhere far away from the hustling and bustling germ infected rat race. The safe haven is always shown with a main street and town square where folks walkabout and smile. Kind of like the Grover’s Corners Thornton Wilder portrayed in his much loved Pulitzer Prize-winning American play “Our Town.” Continued on Page 38

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VIEW POINT

COVID plan should amount to Green New Deal

o save millions of lives from the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. economy was put into a medically induced coma. How we bring the economy out of that coma will shape the future. Will we address the ongoing existential crisis that similarly costs lives and plunders billions from the economy in disaster aid and lost productivity? Trump and the Republicans have said they are willing for grandparents to sacrifice their lives to reopen the economy early in order to “preserve” America (such as it is) for their grandchildren. Would that they had the same interest to address the existential climate crisis in order to leave a habitable planet for their grandchildren. Congress just gave Trump a $2.2 trillion slush fund. They may think they put strings on the $500 billion bailout for insiders, donors and friendly industries and limits on payments to Trump, but Trump, in a signing ceremony that included only Republicans used his sharpie to sign a statement saying “I am the president and you can’t regulate me.” And Trump has already shown he would make sure that

states and localities would have to beg and show fealty to the Dear Leader if they expect to receive life-saving equipment. Just the day before, I was on The Leap’s webinar with Naomi Klein, famous for documenting the mechanisms behind “crisis capitalism.” She was actually hopeful that day that the gravest crisis the entirety of American society is experiencing may finally be the time to address the systemic forces of inequality in wealth, power, environmental and social justice. She expressed optimism that all these plans that had been oﬀered up in the past (universal health care, renewable energy) that Republicans shot down saying “where’s the money,” and demanding pay-fors if Obama would have the stimulus money to save the economy from a Great Depression, would finally move forward. Indeed, Republicans seem not to have any problem at all allocating $6 trillion, when Trump is already running an annual $1 trillion budget deficits and the whole budget is only $3.8 trillion. Where, indeed does that money come from and where will the money for the fourth stimulus bill come from? If we actually had a func-

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tioning federal government and competent leaders capable of organizing a strategy, they would realize that our country is desperate for the manufacture of medical supplies – particularly the Personal Protective Equipment – ventilators, and such. So far, Trump, who has called himself a “wartime president” and taken on war powers, has refused to use a whole-of government strategic strategy to organize procurement and distribution. Instead, he told governors like Cuomo, ‘You’re on your own” so Cuomo has to scour the world to pay $7 for a 75c mask. They would figure out that while so many service businesses (restaurants, hotels, transpor-

tation) have had to all but completely shut down, many other businesses (Amazon, delivery, health care, internet) are dying for workers, and create a mechanism to match. And the government would hire restaurants that have been shuttered to provide delivery of food to needy families, hotels to house people needing to be quarantined, rationalize airline services so communities are not completely cut off and airlines don’t suffer such mammoth losses. To reduce the number of people on unemployment and bring businesses back faster, but in a prudent way, have mass testing to determine who has developed the antibodies and can go back to work. The “all-clear” should not come until it is shown to have sufficient numbers for “herd immunity” that stops the transmission of the disease. Otherwise, the virus will just keep popping up in waves for which communities, municipalities and businesses cannot prepare, keeping uncertainty that keeps investors out of the precious stock market. But tests are coming out that will enable people to determine whether they have developed antibodies. Indeed, the government

should be investing in developing that quick, at-home test and make it available at no cost through insurance. This is the economic relief and recovery we should be fighting for: The ship may have sailed on the first step, which should have been to bolster industries collapsing under the pandemic not by just handing out billions of dollars to pals, but purchasing goods and services with a social benefit that would keep people employed, and give taxpayers a stake in the company (as Obama did with the automakers), paying taxpayers dividends until they purchased the stake back. For example, GM wanted $1 billion to manufacture ventilators in its Indiana plant (FEMA balked at the price tag). Instead of grants, put out purchase orders for social-benefit: manufacture sustainable energy equipment like wind turbines, batteries for storage, solar panels, electronic vehicles, charging stations, and yes, the Department of Defense can order smart guns in order to get the threshold for economic production of that technology to reduce gun violence. Continued on Page 38

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Failing to prioritize health care over economy

he city that never sleeps has gone quiet. There is no more rush in rush hour. A night out with friends is now a night in over Zoom. The Covid-19 pandemic has quickly and ferociously swept across New York. And the worst of it is quickly approaching. Schools and many businesses are closed and only essential employees are reporting to work. What we are experiencing is unprecedented. Our communities are doing their best to adapt. For the most part, we are sheltering in place, with the occasional family walk while maintaining social distancing from the others we pass. There is no denying the challenges New Yorkers are facing during this transition or the lasting impact it will have on all of us. To the credit of Congress, elected oﬃcials got right to work on a stimulus plan. Their quick action is commendable, but their

priorities have been way oﬀ. This is a pandemic. Each day in New York we see rises in the number of positive cases and rises in the number of hospital beds needed to address this crisis. Each day, we are told that the number of ventilators we need have not been acquired. Each day medical professionals on the frontlines are forced to break protocol and reuse personal protective equipment or PPE and are forced into the impossible situation of treating patients without the required tools. I spent my career in population health. The first steps in improving the health of a population are assessment and triage. You look at all parameters, assess strengths and weaknesses, identify the goals, build a plan, measure and reassess. After examining the stimulus plans, it is clear that we do not all share the same goals. Congress missed the mark, choosing to prioritize the econo-

my over public health. Let’s be clear, the economy is important, but certainly not more important than human lives. The number one priority right now is containing Covid-19. Scientists and medical professionals have been very clear on what we need to do to slow the spread: stay home and practice social distancing. There is no vaccine and this virus does not discriminate. We are all in this together and we must protect one another. Containing this virus and the future success of our economy depends on ensuring our people have the resources they need to weather this storm. Congress must prioritize the health and safety of the people, not the profits of corporations. That means a moratorium on rent, mortgages and utilities, funding for people who have lost their jobs adjusted for cost of living, and healthcare for all.

Our economy will not come roaring back until this virus is contained. In order to do that we must make sure we are making it as easy as possible for New Yorkers to stay home, get testing if needed and treatment that is free if they become infected. Containing this virus will also depend on maintaining healthy frontline hospital workers and medical staﬀ. We need our government to fully enact the Defense Production Act, which would allow the government to require certain businesses to use their machinery to create gloves, masks, gowns, eye shields, shoe covers, ventilators and medical supplies necessary to treat COVID-19 patients. Doctors, nurses and healthcare workers are our only line of defense and we are sending them to battle defenseless. Donald Trump has placed short-term business gains over human lives by not using his presidential

authority to help hospitals and medical staﬀ get the supplies they need. Congress must come together to push Donald Trump to put people first. H.R. 6390, a bill proposed in the House of Representatives would require the president to use his authority under the Defense Production Act to provide much-needed PPE and ventilators to states currently feeling the deadly eﬀects of Covid-19. With New York dealing with over half the known positive Covid-19 patients in the country, it is imperative that you call your representatives and tell them to prioritize people and protect our healthcare workers. We will get through this with and for each other. Melanie D’Arrigo Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 3 Letters Continued on Page 24

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Keeping dementia patients connected “There’s always one,” says an Alzheimer’s Association Long Island chapter constituent, referring to herself as her mother’s self-designated caregiver. “I have siblings but I wanted to be involved with my mom’s care when she began to show signs of mild cognitive impairment.” A year later, in 2017, her then 88-year-old mother moved into a long-term care facility. As the North Shore resident’s health began to decline further, she was transferred to hospice care, meaning her condition is not expected to improve. Earlier this month, the worst-case scenario happened: she was barred from seeing her mother due to fears of COVID-19 spreading. “The quarantine was horrifying. At my mom’s facility, I see a couple of partners who are there every day, one who comes after breakfast and stays until after dinner,” said the constituent, who wishes to remain anonymous.

“It’s very traumatizing because you’re so worried about your loved one and how they’re processing this. People living with dementia are aware of what’s happening even though they may not be able to remember. Their face lights up when a loved one walks in…They still have emotions.” Thankfully, she and a few others in a similar situation were able to briefly visit their loved ones. Still, it was far from ideal and fraught with stress: “I was able to go in for ten minutes wearing a mask. It was rushed, and a staﬀ member was in the room helping her. I will do it again, but not too often.” When asked what her mother thought about the drastic change in her life, the constituent said, “I tried to explain to her that the coronavirus is like the polio virus from when she was little. She looked worried, but she understood.” While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens the health of millions in this country and

around the world, the novel coronavirus presents unique challenges for more than 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. The constituent was torn over how to best care for her mother, saying, “The news is saying that these are the most vulnerable population: where is the caregivers’ responsibility? To make that human connection? Or is it practical, to contain a disease? Their worrying is two-fold: their loved one’s physical health and their emotional health.” Although her own mental health has been strained, she concluded: “Family members certainly don’t want to make a fuss and put a fragile population in danger. If their loved ones are safe, that’s the most important thing.” Most notably, public health strategies aimed at limiting contact with others is nearly impossible for people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, who rely on family

caregivers and others to live their daily lives. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia most likely does not increase risk for COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the new coronavirus, just like dementia does not increase risk for flu. However, dementia-related behaviors, increased age and chronic health conditions that often accompany dementia may increase risk. For example, people with dementia may forget to wash their hands or take other recommended precautions. It is important to recognize that the elderly, those with chronic conditions of the heart and lungs or diabetes are at the highest risk for complications from COVID-19, and the flu. Viruses like COVID-19 and the flu may worsen cognitive impairment due to dementia. People living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia are often underdiagnosed and undertreated for viruses like influenza, and other conditions.

If you become aware of flu-like symptoms in a loved one with dementia, take the person’s temperature and take the person to the doctor for assessment and treatment right away. The health and safety of our constituents, volunteers and staﬀ remain the Alzheimer’s Association’s driver as we address the COVID-19 outbreak and continue pursuing our mission. Based on guidance from local public health agencies, we are implementing the following precautionary measures. Staﬀ is working remotely. We are prepared with technological and other support to successfully pursue our mission under these circumstances. Meetings, events and other activities will be conducted online or by phone whenever possible. For updates on events and other information, please check alz.org/CRF. During this time, the Alzheimer’s Association is available to you 24/7 for assistance and support at 800.272.3900.

Parker call-line keeps families in touch Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation has implemented a new family call center call-line service to help family members connect with loved ones who are residents or patients of the skilled nursing facility. The new family call center service enables families to stay in touch and informed at a time when visitation is largely prohibited, based on state and federal guidelines, to protect against the spread of COVID-19. Members of Parker’s admissions department, as well as employees from the Institute’s Social Adult Day Health Program, were redeployed to staﬀ the new center. They speak with callers about non-emergent matters, and direct family members to the correct resource. The Concierge Call-Line Service had already been in the planning stages, but Parker’s Administration moved the service forward as an immediate way to help the Institute’s community navigate coronavirus. The Family Call Center Call-Line Team can be reached at 718-289-2888, seven-days-aweek.

The Parker team spoke with families of the Institute’s patients and residents prior to the service’s launch to inform them about the new Call Center. Staﬀ also told families

about the ability to spend time with loved ones on FaceTime through Parker’s iPads. Staﬀ members walk family members through the process of accessing the technology so that they

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can visit virtually with loved ones. And through the help of Parker’s therapeutic recreation leaders and other team members, patients and residents are

ensuring the virtual visits and conversations take place. For example, one hospice patient was able to speak with her daughter, thanks to the assistance of a Parker therapeutic recreation employee who brought the phone to the bedside of the patient, who otherwise would have had diﬃculty lifting the phone. “During this time of social distancing to ward against the spread of coronavirus, it is more important than ever for families to see and speak with each other to stay in touch and overcome feelings of isolation,” said Michael N. Rosenblut, Parker’s president and CEO. “Parker’s new Family Call Center Call-Line Service extends our ability to further help families get the information they need, quickly. And the ability to connect family members through virtual technology fosters family connections, which are so vital during this stressful time.” Parker’s administration continues to evaluate and refine policies and services to meet the needs of patients, residents and their families. Visit parkerinstitute.org and click on the COVID-19 tab for updates.

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New AJC director plans global outreach BY E M M A J ON ES The new regional director of the American Jewish Committee Long Island plans to establish strong ties with global leaders as well as local officials and diverse communities across Long Island. Eric Post, who was appointed in February, told Blank Slate Media that AJC focuses on three main areas by “promoting Israel’s place in the world, combating anti-Semitism at home and abroad and countering radicalism and extremism and promoting pluralism.” The organization has always focused on protecting the Jewish community, but in order to do that, it must also work to protect democratic values for all, said Post. He previously served as the associate director of AJC New York, where he concentrated on interfaith and intergroup work throughout the five boroughs. He said he approaches AJC LI as a “building project.” “New York City is much more of an established region for AJC,” he said, “whereas on Long Island there are resources that are underdeveloped and there is a more immediate need for AJC.” By virtue of its location, AJC New York has access to United Nations ambassadors and other officials. It is more difficult for AJC Long Island to meet with diplomats, Post pointed out, since it is outside of the city. He nevertheless plans to connect AJC Long Island with global leaders. He believes that AJC’s international reachis what really sets it apart from other organizations on Long Island. A discussion with AJC Paris director Anne-Sophie Sebban-Bécache on antiSemitism in France was set to take place on Long Island this Wednesday. The event will now be live-streamed in light of the coronavirus crisis. Post stressed that in the short term, AJC Long Island plans to concentrate on meeting with elected officials at the local, state and federal level, as well as providing high-quality programs and advocacy opportunities.

“There’s really very fertile grounds for interfaith and intergroup relations that has been developing [on Long Island] and that I think has potential to do even more,” he said. As associate director of AJC New York, Post played a significant role in establishing the NYC Oﬃce for the Prevention of Hate Crimes, which brings together agencies in the city to address and prevent hate crimes by developing community-driven approaches and helping victims and communities heal. He said AJC wants to replicate this on Long Island eventually, partnering with the Latino community, the black community, the Asian community and other minority groups to build relationships and advocate on issues of mutual concern, particularly the prevention of hate crimes. Post also led AJC New York in its successful advocacy for a bill providing funding to train police throughout the state on how to report and monitor hate crimes. He emphasized that there are many cities across New York, including cities with populations over 100,000, which do not report any hate crimes at the federal level. Like most organizations in the state, AJC has had to move its work online since the onset of the coronavirus outbreak. AJC created a program called “Advocacy Anywhere,” Post said, through which it oﬀers several webinars a week. These online programs have included a conversation between the Italian ambassador and AJC’s CEO about the coronavirus outbreak in Italy, sessions on how Israel is coping with COVID-19 and a talk with Queens Congresswoman Grace Meng about discrimination linked to the virus. “Jews are often the canary in the coal mine,” Post said. “When one minority group is attacked, as we’ve seen recently, other groups are to follow, [which is why] we’ve always had this dualistic mission.” For more information on AJC Long Island, please visit www.ajc.org/Longisland or www.facebook.com/Ajclongisland.

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Searching for a cure for the coronavirus

s we continue to search for new or old ways to fight the Covid-19 problem, the combination of Chloroquine or Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin, used by a French team of scientists, saw complete clearance of the virus within three to six days. This was reported on March 17, and will, of course, need further study which is now ongoing. The French scientists published early data in the “International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents.” Hydroxychloroquine is a safe and successful anti-inflammatory agent that has been used extensively in autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Chinese scientists have also been looking for eﬀective treatment strategies against the coronavirus. In the journal, “Cell Discovery. March 18th, 2020)” and I quote, ”We have recently reported that two drugs, remdesivir and chloroquine phosphate, eﬃciently inhibited Covid-19 infection in VITRO.” Invitro means in a test tube or petri dish I called several pharmacies, both chain and independents, and neither had any chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and little

azithromycin in stock. These drugs when available are imported from China and India. Physicians at a major New York hospital are now using this combination to treat patients suffering from the virus. They are able to do this by writing a prescription for it using what is known as off label usage. Off-label prescribing is when a physician gives a drug that the FDA has approved to treat a condition different than your condition. This practice is legal and common. It is a fact that one in five prescriptions written today is for off-label use. Insurance companies do not always pay for drugs written for an unapproved use. The existing evidence on hydroxychloroquine points in the right direction but all the research on the drug is still in very early stages of being proven effective. If we are now willing to try this new treatment which as of this writing still does not have the full approval of many in the medical community, the problem of supply and demand raises its ugly head. Eyes on Asia” is a monthly newsletter with insights and analysis of the latest developments across Asia. In a recent publication, some

suggest the United States switch to India as an alternative pharmaceutical ingredient supplier to the United States. However, doing so would be no different from rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.” The problem is India depends on China for sourcing nearly threequarters of APIs in generic drug formulation, and any disruption in the supply chain for the supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients would only make the drugs sold in the United States more expensive. While I write about our dependence on Chinese made pharmaceuticals, there is another side to the problem. China needs finished drugs made in the United States, China is facing a crisis of non-communicable diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. A majority of Chinese cancer patients lack access to the most effective drugs and the cancer survival rate in China is less than half of the United States. In fact, in 2018, the Chinese government cut the import value-added tax on cancer drugs from 17 percent to 3 percent and reduced import tariffs on all common drugs and cancer drugs to zero. Yanzhong Huang, a senior fel-

low for Global Health, Council on Foreign Relations and professor at the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Seton Hall University, wrote on March 5 that “The outbreak of the new coronavirus has forced a large number of Chinese drug manufacturers to shut down. This could be bad news for the United States, which depends heavily on China and India for its drug supply.” Since the 1990s, U.S. drug companies have increasingly imported pharmaceutical products from India and China, where ingredients are cheaper and manufacturing is subjected to fewer regulations. The United States also likes these two countries for its supply of generic drugs which account for 90 percent of the medicines that Americans take. India supplies 40 percent of over-the-counter and generic prescription drugs used in the United States. Huang writes ”The FDA has asked U.S. pharmaceutical producers to evaluate their supply chains and notify the agency of any anticipated disruptions. To mitigate potential shortages, it is imperative that the U.S. government work with the Chinese government to

go help Chinese manufacturers resume production and ship products to the United States as soon as possible. The top priority should be factories that product APIs and drugs that the FDA deems are most at risk of experiencing disruptions.” Huang continues “Chinese factory closures have slowed production in India, which gets threequarters of APIs in generic drug formulations from China. The Indian government recently ordered its pharmaceutical industry to stop exporting twenty-six pharmaceutical products, most of which are antibiotics. That decision could make shortages of certain drugs, especially antibiotics, in the United States more likely.” The Chinese pharmaceutical industry now has 97 percent of the market for antibiotics and more than 90 percent of the market for Vitamin C, in the U.S. The Chinese government is committed to the development of China’s own health, biotech, and pharmaceutical industries. Pharmaceuticals and medical devices are now one of the 10 strategic industries to receive subsidies and other government support. Bert Drachtman Great Neck

Using ambulance We all need to closely services now follow health protocols

reat Neck Vigilant Fire Company, like many EMS first responder agencies throughout New York State, is finding that as the numbers of those infected with COVID-19 increases, our call volume is similarly increasing. As a result of the challenges and constraints we face in light of the current health crisis, we are operating with limited resources. Each time we send one of our ambulance crews out on a call that is not a true emergency, we could potentially be delaying assistance to someone who really needs our help. Additionally, we risk exposing our crew to COVID-19 and losing those EMT personnel for weeks until they can return to service. For this reason, as the need for our services for true emergencies increases, we are asking anyone who is thinking of

calling us to first ask themselves these two critical questions first: Can I get to the hospital by another means other than an ambulance? Is it better for me to stay home rather than risk my being exposed to COVID-19 by going to a hospital that most likely has many COVID-19 infected patients inside? If you can answer yes to either of these questions, you should not be calling for an ambulance. For your own health and well-being, for the health and safety of our dedicated EMT crews, and for the safety and health of all in our community, please only call for an ambulance if it is truly a medical emergency Philip Katz Great Neck Vigilant Fire Company president

ear Neighbors, I know that things are difficult right now as we along with the country and the world are facing something that many of us have not seen in our lifetime. I know that we will get through this together as in hard times New Yorkers always stick together. It is important that we follow the guidelines set forth by the health care experts and practicing social distancing, while I know that many of us are doing that, unfortunately, some are not heeding this advice. It is important to remember that if you must go out to the supermarket, pharmacy or even to get some fresh air and exercise, make sure that you stay 6 feet away from one another to help reduce the risk of spreading the coronavirus. This will help to flatten

the curve of the virus and that can only be done if we all listen and adhere to the guidelines. Today while we stay home and do our part, many cannot, as they are on the front line doing what is necessary to take care of those who are sick, all the while putting their health in jeopardy. They are our heroes and we must stand and applaud them. Their bravery is not new to us New Yorkers, we have seen numerous times especially after 9/11. This is who we are, we have always banded together in times of need and this time is no different. We are uniting to donate supplies and helping the elderly and those with compromised immune systems who cannot go out. More importantly, we are sticking together and showing the rest of the

country and world that in a time of crisis, there is no one you want watching your back more than New Yorkers. I would like to thank Gov. Cuomo and New York State Department of Health Commissioner Howard Zucker for their tireless leadership throughout this crisis. Most of all, I would like to thank our health care providers, first responders, civil service workers and all the workers who are keeping our essential stores open. Helen Keller had a quote “Alone, we can do so little; together we can do so much.” This quote rings loud now as together we will get through and New York will come back stronger than ever. State Assembly Anthony D’Urso 16th District

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Shunning Defense Production Act right

he president has been criticized for not forcing companies via the act to increase the manufacture of more products like ventilators, test kits, gowns, masks and other PPE. Also, they claim that this will prevent prices for these products from rising and that the government will be able to coordinate the distribution based on need. The president in his defense has indicated that except in a few cases, he didn’t need to invoke the Defense Production Act and that companies have voluntarily stepped up to the plate to provide these Items. He also indicated that it’s up to the states to acquire these items. Here are several reasons why he is absolutely correct and his critics are wrong. 1. The COVID-19 crisis

caused a tremendous increase in demand for these products. A U.S. company that produces the above necessary products did not have to spend a penny to generate the demand and incur any sales or advertising costs to do so. They can simply continue to produce these products at current levels and/or ramp-up more production if they can. They’d sell every single one of them thereby generating more profit. Why would a for-profit company in these businesses not want to do so? It’s found profit for them. The president, being a businessman knows that hitting them over the head will not produce any better results. And, the companies will reap additional goodwill and future PR and advertising benefit by volunteering and

by stepping up. 2. By continuing and ramping up production, these companies keep their employees employed, probably will need to pay them overtime and might have to increase employment to meet the demand. Everyone benefits. 3. After the crisis passes, the critical equipment and supplies will need to be produced to replenish and dramatically increase inventories for future events. Again, these companies and the country benefits. 4. Let’s say a company is not in the ventilator business, for example, GM, and the president mandated that they produce ventilators. They would have to either start from scratch or partner with a company that did to start production. Employees would probably have to be trained, equipment

charge any price they want. Take it or leave it. 7. The government would be forced to dole out supplies to each state based on need. I’m sure each governor would be satisfied with their portion, right? It’s easy for Biden, Sanders Pelosi, Schumer, Cuomo and the media to criticize President Trump. They’ve never held real jobs in their lives. If the President had fully invoked the Defense Production Act thereby forcing companies to comply and have the government decide who gets what and how many, he’d be called Hitler or worse by these people. We all know this to be true. Isn’t hindsight great!

procured, manufactured, delivered, installed, tested and approvals by regulating agencies given before these products are distributed to health care facilities- it takes time to do this. This is at best a long-term solution that would not benefit the folks currently in need of the products. 5. The DOJ has and will use its authority to prevent and prosecute price gouging and overcharging. If Cuomo’s claim that the price of face masks has gone up from .80 to $7, let him go to the DOJ and seek relief. Cuomo loves to cry wolf and blame everyone other than himself when it doesn’t go his way. 6. The president could not force companies outside of the U.S. to produce more items for consumption within the U.S. nor control their prices via the Defense Production Act. They could

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ear friends and neighbors, our beloved Port Washington community, I hope and pray everyone is staying home and staying safe, as we go through this unprecedented time of challenge and confusion. Here’s a silver lining to consider. Perhaps one of the messages G-d is sending us is thatwe should stop and smell the roses. We all talk about how fast “life passes us by” and how “we’re so busy making a living that we don’t have a chance to live ” In 2011, an Australian nurse by the name of Bonnie Ware published a book with an intriguing premise. After several years of working with palliative care, she spent considerable time in the company of patients during their final weeks on earth, as they took stock and reflected on their lives. Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at that time, and how we might learn from their wisdom. Listening to her patients, she began recording some of the more striking lessons she learned, first in a blog, and eventually in a book entitled “The Five Regrets of the Dying.” The people invariably spoke of the realization that they should have spent more time with the family, or wishing they had stayed in touch with their friends. Above

all: “I wish I had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me.” We all pay lip service to these ideals; few have the courage or strength of character to actually prioritize accordingly. The unprecedented time we are currently living in, (I keep pinching myself to see if I’ll wake up I know this can’t be a dream because even my imagination couldn’t have come up with this stuff it’s the stuff of fiction movies but I digress) gives us all the opportunity to re-evaluate. We’re being forced to press the pause button on our fast-paced, fragmented and distracted existences, and to take some time for those things we always wanted to do but we just weren’t able to get around to. We’re all seeing our lives through an entirely different lens. To borrow a phrase from time management, we’re focusing more on the important things, and less on the urgent ones. Things that heretofore defined our lives and what we did with our time each day are at a complete standstill; those things we always knew we should be doing but couldn’t get around to are suddenly taking center stage. Many couples are finding renewal in relationships that were long stale, suddenly jolted back to life in this powerful moment of truth. Parents are looking into

the eyes of their children, listening to them, talking to them. I strongly recommend that we eachtake some time for personal prayer each day, especially now. Read some of the Psalms. Choose whichever prayers you connect to. And then close your eyes and oﬀer up your personal prayerful words or thoughts to our Father in Heaven, one on one. Apparently G-d wants our attention. Take a few minutes each day, privately, just you and your G-d. Try this and see how soothing and therapeutic it can be. You’ll remind yourself that all is not lost and we are never alone! I also suggest that each of us make it our business each day toreach out to five people in the communityjust to say hi and see how they’re doing. At times like this we need each other. Lifting up another is the most uplifting thing we can do for ourselves. And most importantly, stay home and stay safe. If you are over the age of 65, have a compromised immune system, or have experienced any medical

condition which makes you a high risk, you should absolutely not be leaving your home. Don’t risk it. Please reach out to us and we will arrange for volunteers to shop for you and leave the items at your front door. We are offering this service to anyone in the Port Washington community, regardless of your faith or affiliation. We need to be there for each other at times like this. Email: info@chabadpw.organd we will be happy to arrange this for you. If you are under the age of 55, in good health and willing to volunteer for the above mitzvah, please email us as well. My own prayers during these difficult and unprecedented days have been focused around a few things. I pray for complete healing for those who are ill, some gravely ill, some of whom I know personally from within the international Chabad community. I pray for good health for the rest of us.I pray for this pandemic to end quickly. I know this prayer is on all of our lips and hearts. I firmly believe G-d will

answer it real soon; something will emerge that will allow the sunshine to shine through the clouds so that things can get back to normal, both in terms of health as well as the economy. I also pray that we, the family of humanity, take along with us the life-changing lessons we’ve learned; I pray we don’t revert back to our old “normal” the moment things normalize. We’ve been sobered up and have matured greatly over the past couple of weeks. I hope that after this challenge is over society will have changed for the good. For good Stay home. Stay safe. Stay positive. As our beloved Rebbe, the legendary Lubavitcher Rebbe so often said: (in Yiddish): Tracht gut vet zein gut; which means: Think good & it’ll be good. Positivity and optimism are the truest signs of faith, and they yield positive results! Remember to wash your hand — and in whose hands you are! Rabbi Shalom M. Paltiel Chabad of Port Washington

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arlier this year the MTA releaseda schedule for starting carryover construction projects from the 2010-2014 and 2015-19 capital

plans. This was prior to the significant growth of the Corona Virus outbreak. This was followed within weeks by Gov. Cuomo’s announcement to suspend all nonessential construction projects. Initiation of these additional MTA capital projects are slated to begin years in both 2020 and 2021. They have promised to commit $6.5 billion worth of prior planned capital program work in 2020 and $2.3 billion in 2021. This is supposed to complete the initiation of all capital projects and programs from the $29 billion 2010-2014 and $32 billion 2015-2019 capital plans. How they will coordinate management for this $8.8 billion worth of old capital projects with those from the new $51 billion 2020 — 2024 Capital Plan? All of the previously funded work (that is not underway) will have to be integrated with the current 2020 and future Annual Track Outage, Force Account (in house employees), Routine Maintenance and Procurement Strategy plans for each MTA agency. This includes NYC Transit bus, subway and Staten Island Rail, Long Island and Metro North Rail Roads, MTA Capital Construction and MTA Bus. It is necessary in order to support each agency’s respective capital programs. The plans provide a foundation to ensure projects will be initiated and completed on time. All of this is taking place while the MTA is undergoing a significant internal reorganization and laying oﬀ 2,700 employees agency-wide. This is part of their overly optimistic belief that they can find $2.7 billion in savings. It is the part of the same old playbook promised by previous generations of MTA

Chairmen, MTA Board members and others going back generations. It never actually happens. These concerns and questions still deserve to be answered in detail. Without reading the fine print, it is difficult to believe that the MTA can successfully manage investing $8.8 billion in old and $51 billion in new funding for a total of $59.8 billion between 2020 and 2024.In the middle of a multi-billion dollar financial crisis, why does the MTA continue hiring outside consultants? The latest waste of scarce MTAfundsis a contract for $91 million,bringingon boardeven more consultants. Their task is to assist the MTA’s Transformation Office to decide how to cut 2,700 jobs. One hundred twenty consultants will decide the fate of 2,700 current MTA employees. That comes to one consultant recommending the fate of 270 employees. Laying off workers, while at the same time significantly increasing the number and dollar value of capital projects and programs defies logic. The numbers just don’t add up. MTA HQ, along with each operating agency including NYC Transit, Long Island Rail Road, Metro North Rail Road, MTA Bus and MTA Capital Construction has a Human Resources Office, along with various legal. procurement, engineering, fiscal and other department directors. Why doesn’t the MTA assign this work to in-house resources already available? Or is this a lack of confidence in current management to make these decisions? There are better ways to spend $91 million that would be of benefit to the five million daily MTA commuters. Every dollar must be spent prudently. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation historian, writer and advocate who previously worked 31 years for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Office

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The Senate has approved the” Coronavirus Aid and Economic Security or Cares Act.” Many of my fellow Americans are suffering from the coronavirus, both physically and financially. So many have lost their jobs and have not the funds to pay their bills or feed their family. By the approval of this bill, almost $2 trillion will help the many millions that are suﬀering. This bill will truly keep hope alive. Our government has finally realized that we the people have served our great nation in war and in peace and have made

this nation what it is today. Now our rescue is near because of our loyalty and dedication and needed help. We still face much more adversity but we will survive because of our faith in our higher power who has created us to love and to help each other during our trials and tribulations. So I say,” May God help us in our hour of great need’. Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola Letters Continued on Page 36

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Home for a while so what to do Well, the COVID-19 virus has continued to wreak havoc on the masses around the U.S., especially those that have not been reading or watching T.V. and listening and adhering to the crucial directives of the expertise of Dr. Fauci, the U.S. director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, as well as other doctors who have been expressing and pushing social distancing, washing your hands regularly and wearing some kind of a mask. Preferably using the N95 NOSH protective, which is next to impossible to find unless you’re in the medical field when venturing outside your home as an abundance of caution to slow the spread of the disease. As of this column, some states, like New York, New Jersey, California, Louisiana,, Michigan and other areas have spiked up dramatically over the last few days. It is extremely important that people continue to shelter in place, secluded from people and only going out when absolutely necessary to the pharmacy, supermarket or doctor appointment. Are you getting a bit antsy and bored the last week or two and are running out of ideas to keep you and your children busy? Well, I have some thoughts and ideas to minimize those issues by explaining and providing some solutions to that problem. We are in the spring season and you have probably been planning some repairs and/or renovations to your home, condo or coop. Maybe there were times you were contemplating trying to do some of these projects yourself but decided to put them oﬀ whether because of procrastination, lack of time ruling your mindset, getting a bit lackadaisical, lack of money (especially at the moment with the loss of income). Well, assuming you have some extra disposable income now is the time to pull your bootstraps up and get motivated and begin to get going and make use of all the time that you have on hand, being hunkered down at home. There are so many chores and projects you can learn how to do only if you are willing to take that first step. I suggest that you can either Google the

project that you are interested in performing or go to YouTube.com to find a video to walk you through the process from start to finish. There is nothing that you cannot find on YouTube.Com to teach you how to perform the specific project that you need and want to learn, or as I say do it yourself. You can really get into it and it will actually begin to motivate you to do the job and at the same time, save a boatload of money. The improvements and/ or repairs while saving you money will make you proactive in maintaining your home to be in excellent shape. Some projects will actually increase the value of your primary residence, especially if and when you will be planning to place your home on the market for sale. The simplest and most basic thing you could start with is painting, which anyone can do, with a small amount of knowledge and preparation. Decide what paint (make sure you ask your significant other or other people’s opinions if you want some suggestions). Light neutral colors tend to be the most preferred by buyers as opposed to personal col-

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ors. However, in some homes, I have personally seen one wall painted red, blue or green to oﬀset the rest of the room, especially the dining or living room. It really makes the room pop and attracts positive attention. Make sure you anticipate how much paint (and primer) you will need by taking photos of each room or you can measure the walls and ceilings, which will take some time to complete. You can purchase your materials and consider shopping locally to support your merchants or big box paint store. Water-based paint would be preferred for walls and ceilings for easy cleanup, but buy

semi-gloss for your wood trim as well as turpentine for spills or mishaps. Most important is to purchase floor and furniture coverings, wide, medium and narrow paintbrushes for the trim, paint rollers, and pans for your paint. Turpentine for cleaning dripped paint. I would suggest that If your floors need improvement and sanding will be necessary, then you should know how to do this and what equipment and materials you will need. Again, just go on YouTube.Com and find a video and tutorial to teach you how to do it. Don’t forget to do two coats of polyurethane to complete the job. As far as plumbing and electrical, I would recommend a licensed and bonded contractor to perform these tasks, unless you are an expert at these things. The last thing you want is a flood in your home by not having the knowledge and expertise or getting electrocuted, so stay safe and alive and hire someone to do these projects; it’ll be money well worth spent. As far as renovating your kitchen and bathrooms, unless you have completed several renovations by your own labor, again, leave these projects

to the professionals and don’t be pennywise and pound foolish. Just make sure you ask for several names of homeowners within your town or local area that they did work for several years ago and recently, to see if they were satisfied. Lastly, replacing your windows, roof or any type of cement work should also be left to the licensed and bonded expert to make sure it gets completed correctly. The large jobs when upgraded eg. kitchens, bathrooms, roof, windows, utilities, will add excellent value to your home or at least be much less costly when the purchaser subtracts two the three times what it would cost you or a contractor to do it. It’s your choice to either be a do-it-yourselfer or hire a professional. 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 and also as a Certified International Property Specialist . For a consultation, he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@ TurnKeyRealEstate.Com.

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COVID-19 clusters on N. Shore tracked Continued from Page 1 death rates are lower than the city’s, according to health oﬃcials. Long Island’s communities have an average of 21 confirmed cases, the data showed. The population of the Great Neck peninsula is roughly 40,000, according to multiple published sources. With more than 160 confirmed cases in the peninsula, Village of Great Neck Mayor Pedram Bral attributed the cluster of cases to the area’s proximity to Manhattan. “We have so many people traveling to and from New York City every day that I was not shocked to see how quickly the virus spread throughout the villages,” Bral said. “I am urging everyone to stay home, and if you go out for necessities, please wear gloves and cover your face with something. It will go such a long way.” Bral, the director of Minimally Invasive Robotic Gynecologic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, declared a state of emergency in the village March 13. The Village of Great Neck currently has the highest number of confirmed cases on the peninsula, with 47, according to the data. The mayors of Kings Point and Great Neck Estates, where confirmed cases are among the highest in the peninsula, also declared a local state of emergency. Estates Mayor William Warner said last week he and the village continue to comply with the state government’s direction, but did not comment on a potential cause of the clusters. Eﬀorts to reach Kings Point Mayor Michael Kalnick for comment were unavailing. Kings Point has the second-highest number of cases on the peninsula with 41, according to the data. Village of Kensington Mayor Susan Lopatkin urged residents to remain indoors even with the impending holidays such as Passover and Easter around the corner. “It is imperative that people everywhere in this community cannot congregate with people for holidays,” Lopatkin said. “Gatherings will create problems, so we must keep to only our nuclear families this year.” On the topic of families, Roslyn Estates Mayor Paul Leone Peters said he has heard reports of “random groups of young people gathering in the streets.” Peters said reports have occasionally mentioned parents joining the groups as well. “This seems like it is out of defiance and foolishness,” Peters said. “This is not a matter of choice or personal preference. The only way to stop this is if the entire country was completely isolated for two weeks.”

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Nassau County updates a map with the confirmed cases and where they reside daily. Only three cases of the virus were confirmed in Roslyn Estates, according to the data. The data shows 21 confirmed cases exist in Flower Hill, an area that incorporates Roslyn, Manhasset, and Port Washington. Flower Hill Deputy Mayor Brian Harrington said the village also intends to follow the orders of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and remain vigilant regarding the growing numbers. “In response to this public health crisis Flower Hill modified village operations, including being the first community to shut down our basketball courts and park equipment to limit potential exposure,” Harrington said in a statement. “We will continue to take all necessary steps to support the protection of public health.” Manhasset has 34 confirmed cases of the virus, but oﬃcials from both the villages of Plandome and Plandome Heights declined to comment on the matter. Areas throughout New Hyde Park, North New Hyde Park, and Floral Park had a combined 173 confirmed cases as of Tuesday night.

New Hyde Park’s direct proximity to Manhattan and the other boroughs is closer than Great Neck’s by more than five miles. Despite a lesser population than the combined Great Neck peninsula — more than 33,000 compared to more than 40,000 in 2019, according to the U.S. Census — the greater New Hyde Park/ Floral Park area has an increasing number of confirmed cases. Officials from the respective villages could not be reached for comment. The Port Washington Peninsula has 63 confirmed cases of the virus, according to the data. Efforts to reach officials from villages that inhabit the peninsula for comment were unsuccessful. According to the data, 73 residents who live in Mineola and Williston Park have also tested positive for the virus. Mineola, which accounts for 52 of the 73 confirmed cases, has the highest estimated population — 19,234 in 2019, according to the census — of the analyzed areas. Village officials could not be reached for comment. Williston Park Mayor Paul Eh-

rbar said now, more than ever, it is imperative to follow the guidance of the state government and to contact friends, family, and loved ones. “Reach out most importantly to who may be living alone. Loneliness can set in very quickly,” Ehrbar wrote in a letter to The Island Now. “We will all get through this. Together we will make a diﬀerence!” TOWN, COUNTY, STATE Due to concerns over the coronavirus, the Town of North Hempstead has closed its facilities until Monday, April 20, according to an email from Supervisor Judi Bosworth. This includes most oﬃces and all parks, playgrounds, sports fields and bathrooms, as well as town-run beaches and the town dock, Bosworth said. “While all Town buildings and parks are currently closed to the public, essential services are continuing to operate as the Town maintains the continuity of government with many of its employees working remotely,” Bosworth wrote. According to Curran, the

number of confirmed coronavirus county in Nassau increased by 5,259 over the past week (3,285 to 8,544). The number of deaths also rose from 17 to 63, according to Curran. As of Tuesday night, a total of 80 members in the county, city, and village police departments had tested positive, Curran said. Some 147 members are quarantined, she said. Curran said the results from the county’s economic advisory council survey will be presented Thursday. The council, organized by Curran, aims to provide statistics to show how small and large businesses have been aﬀected by the coronavirus pandemic. With the Wednesday budget deadline looming, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last week that he will slash funding to schools in an attempt to close the budget gap. Cuomo said in a radio interview on WAMC last Thursday that eﬀorts to combat the coronavirus have left New York “basically bankrupt.” He pointed out that the $2 trillion stimulus bill approved by the Senate March 25, disregarded New York’s dire financial situation. He publicly criticized U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) for not ensuring more funding for the state. When asked how school districts, which typically pass their budgets in May, are supposed to adjust, Cuomo responded, “State governments are losing money. Local governments are losing money. It is a reality for everyone and everyone has to adjust.” He added that education accounts for one of the largest portions of the state budget. “The federal government knows that,” said Cuomo. “So when they didn’t give the state funding, all they did was cut the education budget to the state of New York, which is a tragedy.” NATIONAL President Trump announced the extension of nationwide social distancing guidelines for an additional 30 days Sunday. The guidelines, initially implemented by the president March 15, lasted 15 days and were set to expire Monday. “We will be extending our guidelines to April 30 to slow the spread,” Trump said Sunday. “On Tuesday, we will be finalizing these plans and providing a summary of our findings, supporting data and strategy to the American people.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there have been a total of 163,539 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in the United States, 2,860 of which have resulted in death.

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N.Y. will likely slash school funds, Cuomo says Continued from Page 1 When asked how school districts, which typically pass their budgets in May, were supposed to adjust, Cuomo responded, “State governments are losing money. Local governments are losing money. It is a reality for everyone and everyone has to adjust.” The East Williston School District was originally scheduled to finalize its 2020–2021 budget last week. “At this point in time we don’t have notification of the state budget or state aid dollars allocated to schools,” East Williston Superintendent Elaine Kanas told Blank Slate Media Wednesday. “This is one of the reasons the Board of Education postponed adopting a final budget. Once that information becomes available we will better be able to make necessary budget decisions.” Cuomo said education accounts for one of the largest portions of the state budget. “The federal government knows that,” said Cuomo. “So when they didn’t give the state funding, all they did was cut the education budget to the state of New York, which is a tragedy.” “The funding they [senators] provided for the state was only for COVID-19 related expenses,” he explained. Cuomo originally proposed a $178 billion 2020–2021 spending plan, which encompassed a 3 percent school budget increase. The Cuomo administration, however, which had initially predicted a $5 billion increase in revenue for the state this year, now estimates that New York will suﬀer a $15 billion hit. He has suggested that lawmakers should grant state Budget Director Robert Mujica the power to unilaterally cut spending every fiscal quarter, which would mean that the budget could evolve throughout the year. “We understand the need to have the nimbleness to react if something has to happen,” said state Sen. Majority Leader

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said COVID-19 has left New York “basically bankrupt.” Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) in a radio interview with Capitol Pressroom. “But I would never be in favor of giving wide latitude without involvement from the legislature in most of these decisions.” “This is a pretty dramatic development for school districts,” said David Albert, spokesman for the New York State School Boards Association. “It’s hard to go back in the middle of the year and say, ‘OK, we have to cut Mrs. Smith’s AP history course.’” He added that during the 2008–2009 recession, many school districts had to choose between getting wage and benefit concessions from unions or laying oﬀ em-

ployees. “There’s some uneasiness in the county and state about what’s the outlook for next year,” Hank Grishman, Jericho school district superintendent and former president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents, told Newsday. “And it is possible [Cuomo] would look to trim some of the other money schools are expecting this year, such as building aid,” he added, referring to state funding to reimburse school renovation costs. Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Cuomo’s response to New York’s multibilliondollar-funding shortfall was to create a Medicaid redesign team to propose $2.5 billion in cuts. Cuomo continues his

push for this, including a proposed $400 million cut from state hospital funding. Legislators and activists have criticized his plan to cut hospital aid during a continually escalating pandemic. Cuomo told a press conference Saturday that if he can’t cut Medicaid, “we can’t do a budget.” The governor has continually opposed raising taxes on the wealthy to close the budget gap. Lawmakers and activists have pointed to a number of proposals aimed at solving the budget problem with measures such as imposing new levies on luxury yachts and stock transfers. Cuomo said Saturday that New York was excluded from the federal funding provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act due to a “technical issue in the way the bill was written.” The technical issue that Cuomo referred to is an intentional provision restricting states from slashing Medicaid during the coronavirus crisis. Hospitals that primarily serve lowincome populations are particularly reliant on Medicaid. Many of these hospitals are on the front lines of the coronavirus crisis and are running out of resources. Queens’ Elmhurst Hospital, which is overwhelmed with COVID-19 patients, resorted to using a refrigerated trailer as a makeshift morgue. Over the past two decades, budget cuts and insurance overhauls have contributed to the loss of 20,000 hospital beds in New York. The details of the Federal Stimulus Coronavirus bill, including the $1 billion for schools, were still being finalized. In the meantime, NYSUT, the state teacher’s union, said that schools need money just to keep going. “So many districts will be dependent on those extra funds,” said NYSUT President Andy Pallotta. “Saying there were drastic cuts coming to education, this is definitely a stop gap.”

We should have shut down earlier: Bral Continued from Page 2 there is a certain combination of prophylactics I could take so that I do not get infected,” Emrani said. “Could something potentially work for one specific person without underlying health issues? Maybe. Is it worth the risk if those medications cause an adverse eﬀect? Absolutely not.” Emrani referred to a study conducted in France about a month ago, that tested the eﬀects of hydroxychloroquine combined with the antibiotic azithromycin on 42 patients with confirmed coronavirus cases. While the combination caused a slight decrease in the patients’ levels of the coronavirus, Emrani said other factors must be taken into consideration before implement-

ing the same trials in the United States. “The sample size of the French study was not that large, and were conducted on relatively healthy people,” Emrani said. “These trials should not be rolled out for people who have a 97-99 percent survival rate. Trials need to be conducted for those with underlying health issues.” Bral, an obstetrician-gynecologist, said questions have been raised on if and how the virus aﬀects pregnant women. “In general, women who are pregnant tend to have a more vulnerable immune system,” Bral said. “From what I have seen, I don’t believe the virus passes through the placenta and into a child’s immune system because it is a respiratory virus.” Bral referred to a March study where

12 children born via C-section in Wuhan to mothers who tested positive for the coronavirus did not show any signs of infection. According to the study, another child born via natural delivery also did not show any signs of being infected with the virus. Bral and Emrani advised people to stay home despite holidays such as Passover and Easter on the horizon. “Now is not the year to go out and see your relatives,” Bral said. “The main goal is for you and your family to have many more years on this earth celebrating with friends and extended family. But this year, staying home with your immediate family is the best option, I believe.” “I completely agree,” Emrani said. “With so many people who have just

asthma or had pneumonia in the past, those people are at such a higher risk than others. Just play it safe this year and stay home.” Both doctors addressed the collective toll the pandemic has taken on the nation’s mental health status. “We’re at a very diﬃcult time right now,” Bral said. “The economy has hit us, we don’t know when we can leave the house, and it’s a very confusing time right now.” “Our character is to be social creatures, and we are being told to act in the exact opposite way,” Emrani said. “Don’t try to bear this alone. There are resources in your town, county, and state, you can always reach out to.”

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Nassau County Police Commissioner Ryder said on March 19 there had been Your Car Donations Matter a 49 percent increase in spam calls in the past year and advised residents to NOW More Than Ever! remain vigilant. “There is a lot of uncertainty in this Suffolk County Metro New York world right now and it is unfortunate Call:(631)317-2014 Call:(917)336-1254 that people are taking advantage of that uncertainty,” Curran said. “There’s a bunch of lowlife people ߸ ࠑ࠯ࡀ ࠒ࠽࠼࠯ࡂ࠷࠽࠼ ࠔ࠽ࡃ࠼࠲࠯ࡂ࠷࠽࠼ ࠲߽࠰߽࠯ ࠥ࠶࠳࠳࠺ࡁ ࠔ࠽ࡀ ࠥ࠷ࡁ࠶࠳ࡁ߼ ࠢ࠽ ࠺࠳࠯ࡀ࠼ ࠻࠽ࡀ࠳ ࠯࠰࠽ࡃࡂ ࠽ࡃࡀ ࠾ࡀ࠽࠵ࡀ࠯࠻ࡁ ࠽ࡀ ࠴࠷࠼࠯࠼࠱࠷࠯࠺ ࠷࠼࠴࠽ࡀ࠻࠯ࡂ࠷࠽࠼ߺ ࠱࠯࠺࠺ ߶ࠀ߿ࠁ߷ ࠇࠂࠆ߻ࠀ߾߾߾ ࠽ࡀ ࡄ࠷ࡁ࠷ࡂ ࡅࡅࡅ߼ࡅ࠶࠳࠳࠺ࡁ࠴࠽ࡀࡅ࠷ࡁ࠶࠳ࡁ߼࠽ࡀ࠵ that sit and wait and prey in times of crisis,” Ryder said. “Well, they’re comCOMMUNITY NEWS ing out in groves right now and making these phone calls. Our seniors are more concerned about fighting and keeping away from catching the virus and now they have to concern themselves about a scam that comes over the phone.” In the virtual town hall, Curran was asked how residents should report businesses for price gouging in the county. She said Nassau has identified and fined local businesses that raised prices North Hempstead officials are remind- shields. on N-95 protective masks, gloves, hand Antibacterial and disinfectant wipes ing residents that donations of medical supsanitizer, and other products in high deplies including personal protective equip- (unopened) Disposable Medical Gowns (paper fluidment can be made to help address the critical resistant or plastic) shortage on Long Island. COMMUNITY NEWS Hand sanitizer “As the number of coronavirus cases has Nitrile gloves (new, in unopened box, increased, there are so many alarming stories about the shortages of personal protective not expired) Shoe cover equipment for our medical professionals,” No-touch thermometers said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “On Thermometer probe covers Long Island, and throughout the country, HEPA Filters for Ventilators/Anesthesia hospitals are facing shortages of face masks, disposable medical gowns, antibacterial Machines Residents can drop off items at the Pubwipes, and more. We are encouraging those with a surplus in these supplies to donate lic Safety Building in Eisenhower Park (ParkTAG at Home: When you can’t make The Art Guild of Port Washington, ing Field 3) at 1899 Hempstead Turnpike, them to support our healthcare workers.” it to The Art Guild, The Art Guild comes an award-winning art school and gallery Requested items for Nassau County’s East Meadow, NY 11554. Weekdays from 9 announced three community-focused to you! The organization has devoted a.m. to 3 p.m., until Friday, April 3. PPE donation drive include: Please continue to check the town’s initiatives to help people of all ages feel a portion of their website for tips, miN-95 and surgical masks (in unopened website or www.northhempsteadny.gov/ connected and creative via a neighbor- cro-lessons, demonstrations and artist containers/boxes). hood Rainbow Hunt; their new TAG at prompts so that students can continue Eye protection, such as goggles and face coronavirus for the latest updates. Home web portal featuring free online to learn from the Art Guild’s awardtips, demonstrations and micro-lessons; winning artists and get creative while and a call for artists of all mediums for they’re at home or away. BE HAPPY! Art That Makes You “BE HAPPY: Art that Makes You Smile,” an online juried competition and exhibi- Smile: A new online Juried Competition and Exhibition calls for artists and photion open to all. “During these uncertain times, it is tographers to submit works for considall the more important to instill a sense eration that inspire, uplifts the soul and of community, encourage physical activ- makes them smile. The artworks will be ity, inspire creativity, and convey hap- curated and accepted images will be feaResidents who are making payment by piness,” said Lisa Grossman, executive tured in an online “gallery.” The Town of North Hempstead recently announced that the tax office has tempo- mail should include the remittance stub(s) director of The Art Guild. “As a commuWith reduced fees and an online-onrarily suspended in-person services to help with their check or money order in the return nity-based organization, The Art Guild ly reception, the exhibition will be accesprevent the spread of coronavirus. Residents envelope. They are also asked to write their has created new interactive programs sible to all. The deadline for submissions are asked to make tax payments through the Bill Number(s) on the check(s), include the which encourage artists and families lo- is April 13. This virtual juried competionline payment system or through the mail. payment stub, and make checks payable to: cally and around the world to look on tion and exhibition will be voted on Additionally, there will be no local commu- Charles Berman, Receiver of Taxes and mail the bright side, relieve stress and help by more than three hundred Art Guild to the Receiver of Taxes at 200 Plandome make people smile during this uncertain members, with artists being awarded nity tax collection sites this Spring. Residents may pay online (fees ap- Road, Manhasset, NY 11030. TAG’s People’s Choice Awards. To betime.” The town has also requested Gov. Cuoply) by visiting: northhempsteadny.gov/ come a member, visit the Art Guild’s The three initiatives include: tax-payments. Accepted forms of payment mo to extend the deadline to pay the 2nd The Rainbow Hunt: A Community website. include electronic ACH check or American Half 2019-2020 School property tax dead- Project. Inspired by a social media post, In April, the organization plans to Express, Mastercard or Visa. New York State line past May 11 and are currently awaiting The Art Guild formalized a Rainbow launch two online classes geared toward law mandates that the Town receives no por- the decision. Hunt encouraging families to place rain- students interested in portraiture and If residents need to contact the tax office, bows in their windows and go outside to drawing. For more information about tion of the service fee – the fee is retained by the payment processing vendors. The online they are encouraged to call 311 or (516) 869- count the rainbows popping up in their any of these initiatives and classes, visit credit card payment processing fee is 2.35 6311 or send an email to tax@northhemp- neighborhoods (maintaining safe social- www.theartguild.org or email info@ percent of the tax amount. The ACH check steadny.gov. For more information, please distancing of course). theartguild.org. visit northempsteadny.com/coronavirus. fee is $2.

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Columnist untroubled by Pinochet regime

generally skip George Marlin’s “On the Right” column since I get that point of view from News Max and Fox Noise or by listening to Rush Limbaugh and Sean Hannity. But this week, (March 20) Marlin and I both wrote about Fidel Castro. The articles’ titles reveal our diﬀerent points of view. His was called “Bernie Sanders loves leftist despots” and mine was titled “Actually, Bernie was right about Castro.” Here are Marlin’s accusations. He (Bernie) was a member of the Young Socialist League, he honeymooned in the Soviet Union and he (Marlin) called Chilean’ president Salvadore Allende’s government a “repressive Marxist regime.” Let us dispense with the honeymoon charge first. I have never been to the Soviet Union nor have I been to the Scandinavian countries, but I’d be curious to see how socialism works in these countries. Also, in the land of the free and the home of the brave, we should still have the right to choose where we’ll spend our honeymoon. As to being a member of the Young Socialist League (I suspect Marlin means the Young People’s Socialist League or YPSL.) But on to the more significant question about Allende vs. Pinochet, I do admit that Allende was

a Marxist, but we should also examine the role played by U.S. corporations in conjunction with the C.I.A. and the Navy. On Sept. 11, 1973 troops loyal to Pinochet and with U.S. assistance staged a coup d’etat. Hundreds of those in opposition to Pinochet were thrown into the National Stadium. This later became the subject of a film by Costa-Gavros called “Missing.” It starred Jack Lemon and Sissy Spacek and was the story of Charles Hormon who disappeared and his father’s attempt to find his son. The fact of the matter was that his son was killed by right-wing forces. He was one of thousands slaughtered. I had a more personal encounter with this history since I spent that summer in the Hamptons and a professor friend of mine invited several Allende supporters to spend time with us. I was made aware of the military dictatorship that Pinochet established. Here are some interesting facts from that era. Pinochet remained in power until 1990 ending more than four decades of uninterrupted democratic governance. Pinochet suspended the Constitution and dissolved the Congress of Chile. There were over 40,000 persons who were tortured and held prisoner.

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In an article titled “The C.I.A.’s Campaign Against Salvador Allende,” it states that Henry Kissinger played a role in Pinochet’s overthrow. In other words, any nationalization of U.S. corporations was anathema to the U.S. regardless of how these companies treated their workers. Marlin also raises the question of why otherwise intelligent persons would join the Communist Party. The answer may be found in “The God That Failed.” It was written by six of the most important writers of the 20th century. They were: Andre Gide (France), Richard Wright (U.S.), Ignazio Silone (Italy), Stephen Spender (England), Arthur Koestler (Germany), and Louis Fischer (an American foreign correspondent.) Each of them converted to Communism and subsequently became disillusioned and dropped out of the Party. But in order to address Marlin’s point, I need to discuss exactly what the attraction of the Communist Party was. Although Communism has few adherents today, during the 1930s and ’40s, Communists were considered the “good guys.” The Party promised an egalitarian society and devotion to peace. It defended the rights of blacks, other minorities and strongly support-

ed organized labor. Paul Robeson, singer, activist and athlete was one African-American who traveled to the Soviet Union and reported his experience in glowing terms. “Here, I am not a Negro but a human being for the first time in my life I walk in full human dignity.” And in 1931, the Communist Party sent Samuel Leibowitz to defend the Scottsboro Boys. There is much more evidence that the intelligentsia and persons who cared about social justice had nowhere else to turn but to the Communists. So, by default, well-meaning Americans sided with the leftists. As is my practice, I try to find lessons to be learned from history. In this case, we see that knowledge of history is indispensable in order to understand it. Another lesson (one over which we have little control) is that if we can partake in historic events, we will have a clearer understanding of the issues. My interest in the Allende struggle was enhanced by my first-hand encounter with escapees from the Pinochet regime. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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W.P. responds to coronavirus As Williston Park ends its third week of “closure” it is important to keep village residents up to date on how the village is operating during this unprecedented period. Village Hall remains closed to the public, with oﬃce staﬀ working both from home and on a rotational basis, as needed, in Village Hall. During “normal” work hours (8 a.m.-4 p.m.) residents are able to reach out to the Village at 516-746-2193. However, for the most part, routine business is on hold. Residents are also able to contact the Village through emails (see web site). Important information is sent out through our notification system as needed and also placed on our web site. For all those who have not yet registered for the notification system, you may do so, by going to our web site Village of Williston Park and registering after following the information under the E-Subscribe tab. I encourage all to do so and encourage others you may know that are not yet signed up. In

Routine outside case of emergenwork is currently cies, the Nassau on hold. County Police In view of Department the current reshould be constrictions, many tacted. Minor isof our residents sues during this are out walking, period should be jogging, cycling, directed to the etc. It is critical 3rd Precinct at for all drivers to 516 573 6300 stop at stop signs otherwise 911 PAUL EHRBAR and red lights should be conWilliston Park Mayor (full stop, behind tacted. the white line). Our outside Drive more staff has been slowly, and be reduced by 50 percent, with employees work- courteous to both pedestrian ing every other week as dictated and vehicle traffic. Let’s not add by the governor. Our sanita- to the current medical situation tion schedule has remained un- by creating avoidable accidents/ changed as of this witting. How- injuries. The Fire Department and esever, in order to help protect our staff, heavy and large amounts of pecially our ERS staff have been trash should be distributed over actively involved in helping to the different pickup days, not deal with the ongoing crisis sitularge amounts of bulk trash be- ation. The ERS has been having standby crews, when possible in ing put out on one day. Also, all garbage (house- order to provide ambulance serhold waste food products, etc.) vice as needed. All three chiefs have reshould be put in plastic bags to help prevent lose material float- mained available and in reguing about, exposing workers to lar contact with Nassau County potentially hazardous materials. in order to provide services as

needed and directed. They have indicated from a Nassau County directive that: If you suspect you have Covid-19 DON’T call 911 or go to a hospital unless severely ill. Call your healthcare provider or 1-888-364-3065. Many of our residents are employed in the health care and emergency response field and at this time are working long hours to help us all get this current situation. On behalf of the board and village, I want to thank these individuals and all those working on this critical issue. During this “stay at home time,” it is a good time to bring families closer together. Normally, lives are busy and our interaction with family is limited (work, school, outside activities, etc.). Contact family, friends, neighbors, reestablish relationships. Reach out most importantly who may be living alone. loneliness can set in very quickly. We will all get through this. Together we will make a diﬀerence! Continue to follow these critical Guidelines: Social distancing, wash your hands, don’t touch your face.

Teachers tackle remote learning as Cuomo extends school closures Continued from Page 4 Manhasset Superintendent Vincent Butera announced last Friday that kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers would be holding two classroom meetings a week via Zoom or Google Classroom. Sixth through 12th-grade teachers will have virtual oﬃce hours twice a week. Port Washington UFSD will release finalized plans for distance learning programs and resources by the end of this week, Superintendent Michael J. Hynes announced in a letter to families on Friday. Teresa Prendergast, superintendent of the Great Neck Public Schools, acknowledged that the impact of remote learning extends beyond diﬃculties faced by

teachers and students. “Over the past two weeks, the fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) has completely changed day-to-day life,” Prendergast wrote in a message to the community last Friday. “I recognize the challenges faced by members of our school community — including our dedicated employees — who are balancing work, childcare, remote learning, and their family’s health at home.” K. Elizabeth Guercin, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction of Herricks Public Schools, echoed this sentiment. “At Herricks, we are cognizant of the many factors impacting our families . . . We all seek normalcy. However, I want you to be aware

that we have families at various levels of technological proficiency, technology, capability, means and access,” she said. “There are many parents working remotely who are juggling their own work obligations and their children’s school schedules,” Guercin added. “There are families with limited devices at home. This is a health crisis and there are families who may themselves be taking care of or protecting vulnerable loved ones.” North Shore Schools Superintendent Peter Giarrizzo commented that this is an especially diﬃcult time for high school seniors. “The Class of 2020 has worked hard over 13 years, and this should be a time of celebrating and attending any number of

culminating events . . . My promise to our seniors is that no matter how it happens, we’ll send you oﬀ from this Viking journey with pride and great fanfare,” he said. Regardless of their approach to remote learning, each district oﬀered the same sentiment: Online teaching cannot replicate the classroom experience. “One of the greatest challenges with the remote learning is adjusting to replacing the faceto-face instruction and interaction with a digital means for connecting,” said Manor Oaks teacher Jeanine Laurino. “I miss the daily hugs. It’s also hard to not be there for the kids in a physical sense when some need extra comfort in this ever-changing world more now than ever.”

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Coronavirus: ultimate Coronavirus plan ‘black swan event’ should amount to GND Continued from Page 17 We as a nation are an overspent, overworked, lonely, isolated and deeply disappointed society with a weakened immune system and a feeling that we are quite helpless and weak and no one is coming to help us. Our current reaction to this coronavirus pandemic is a perfect expression of America’s mental state. And our American zeitgeist set the stage for and even predicted this pandemic. The black swan theory posits that these anomalies have no rhyme or reason. But there is rhyme and reason in all this. Shakespeare once said ‘beware of the ides of March.” When the Berlin Wall fell it ushered in the fall of communism in 1990 and this was seen as a black swan event as well. Following this event, the Slovenian philosopher and world-renowned cultural critic Slavoj Zizek warned that the world will need two superpowers to balance global ideology. For 30 years global capitalism has been supreme and without a competing ideology. As a result we see amazing

growth and prosperity but at the same time an unrelenting competitiveness and a selfishness that has exhausted the American soul. This is the reason that Bernie Sanders campaign has had such traction. He is the only candidate that voices a sincere and convincing concern for the average American’s plight. So as we shelter in and social distance and quarantine and watch the death toll rise, what is the moral of this story? We now see that biology has come to the doorway of runaway capitalism in order to pick a fight. Biology is a formidable foe. So we shut down shop, go home, rest our immune systems and get ready for this new bully. The threat of socialism, communism and terrorism are nothing compared to a microbe. How amazing it is that something as small as a microbe could take down an entire nation. This sounds remarkably like the H.G. Wells book “War of the Worlds” but in that case the microbes saved us from the Martians. In this case, the microbes are the invaders.

Continued from Page 18 Funding for drug companies to develop vaccines and therapies should give taxpayers a share in those drugs and ensure prices are kept aﬀordable. Invest in infrastructure now, when people are stuck home and there would be less disruption: instead of just throwing $1 trillion at companies, our infrastructure needs at least that much in repairs, let along making improvements to meet 21st century challenges, much as FDR did in the New Deal. Spend now on improvements to roads, mass transit, bridges, airports, ports, telecommunications, broadband – certainly workers can keep proper social distancing, but this way would be least disruptive. The stimulus now should be in a Green New Deal, when we can make the transition to clean, renewable energy with minimum disruption. $150 billion bailout to oil companies? Require they

use the money to transition to producing clean renewable energy. The next stimulus bill that Speaker Pelosi and the Democrats are developing must give more aid to states and localities for their health care systems and infrastructure, and get rid of the limits on SALT (State and Local Taxes) deduction that primarily hurt blue states (New York, California). Give real relief to working Americans – require credit card companies to reduce their usurious interest rates that have remained at double-digits despite historically low-interest rates, now down to near zero, to single digits; if the government doesn’t cancel the $45 billion in outstanding student debt altogether (as Sanders and Warren propose), at least forgive the interest (which has remained high) and make easier repayment terms. Also, allow refinancing of mortgages at the lower interest rates without paying all the extra fees (mortgage transfer, etc.).

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Delivery through: FAMILY MEAL #1 - $26 One 18” Pizza with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad Plus a 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #2 - $32 TWO 18” Pizzas with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad Plus a 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #3 - $32

One 18” Pizza One order of Penne alla Vodka with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad Plus a 2 liter bottle of soda

*Family Meals are Pickup / Curbside only...Toppings not included*

INTRODUCING NEW FAMILY CATERING PLANS *Feeds up to a family of 6*

CATER OPTION #1 - $65

-Choose one salad option and one hot tray option 1/2 Tray of Mixed Green Salad, Caesar Salad, or Chopped Salad AND 1/2 Tray of Penne ala Vodka, Chicken Parmigiana, or Eggplant Rollatini - Plus a 2 liter bottle of soda

CATER OPTION #2 - $95

-Choose one salad option, one appetizer option, and one hot tray option 1/2 Tray of Mixed Green Salad, Caesar Salad or Chopped Salad AND 1/2 Tray Pinwheels, Buffalo Wings, Tomato/Mozzarella or Antipasto AND 1/2 Tray of Penne ala Vodka, Chicken Parmigiana, or Eggplant Rollatini - Plus a 2 liter bottle of soda

Family catering orders for Friday pick up must be picked up by 5:00pm Please Give 2 Hours Advanced Notice for Family Catering Plans*

!! NEW HOURS !! AND OPERATIONS EVERY DAY 12 - 8 PM FRIDAY – SATURDAY 12 - 10 PM

DRINKS-TO-GO NOW FOR TAKE-OUT

Bottles of BEER AND WINE 25% OFF ALL BOTTLES OF WINE! *only when accompanied with orders of food

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For curbside pickup just call (516) 294-6565 and place your order. Let us know the make and model car you are in, the license plate number, and we’ll deliver right to your car!