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HEALTH, WELLNESS AND BEAUTY GUIDE PAGES 21-28

WHEATLEY STUDENT A REGENERON FINALIST

CURRAN EXTENDS GRIEVANCE DEADLINE

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‘Play ball’: Nassau backs high-risk sports

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State, county officials authorize athletics to resume on Monday BY R O S E W E L D ON Nassau County has announced that it will support the playing of high-risk high school sports in line with state guidance. The action came last Friday on the same day the state said that it would reauthorize the playing of such sports beginning Feb. 1. Guidelines from the New York Department of Health issued on Jan. 21 listed these sports as high risk: basketball, boys lacrosse, competitive cheerleading, football, ice hockey, volleyball and wrestling. Last month the New York State Public High School Athletic Association announced that high-risk sports across all seasons would be postponed until reauthorized by the state, delaying the scheduled start of the high-risk winter sports. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, who had supported playing sports during the pandemic, said in a statement on Friday that she had directed the county

Health Department to work with school districts “to safely resume school sports according to [state] guidance.” “As Nassau County Executive, I’ve continued to advocate for the safe resumption of organized sports, as well as for keeping our businesses and schools open,” Curran said. “For many, school sports are a path to promising academic and career opportunities. I’m excited to get our kids back on the fields, courts, and ice rinks they love so much. Let’s play ball!” “Eﬀective February 1, 2021, participants in higher-risk sports and recreation activities may partake in individual or distanced group training and organized no/ low-contact group training and, further, may partake in other types of play, including competitions and tournaments, only as permitted by the respective local health authorities (i.e., county health departments),” the guidelines state. Continued on Page 35

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The Wheatley Wildcats track team prepares for the upcoming season.

N.Y. to receive more weekly vaccine doses BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

doses along with guaranteed doses for the next three weeks. The action will increase the Gov. Andrew Cuomo an- number of doses the state renounced on Tuesday that New ceives from 250,000 a week to York will receive a 16 percent roughly 420,000, Cuomo said. He said the state had been increase in coronavirus vaccine

managing to acquire vaccines on a week-to-week basis. Cuomo said the news was confirmed on a call with the National Governors Association, Jeﬀ Zients, the counselor Continued on Page 36

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Out of ashes Park Wheatley senior a Place finds new home Regeneron finalist Ex-F. Park eatery takes Olde Trading Post location

Lucy Zha one of 40 vying for award BY R O S E W E L D ON

Lucy Zha, a senior at the Wheatley School in Old Westbury, has been named one of 40 finalists in the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The Albertson resident was the only one of 16 semifinalists on the North Shore to ascend to the final round of the competition, with her status announced last week. But Zha herself found out two days before the news was made public, while hosting a meeting of her school’s book club over Zoom. “I got the call while I was on with my friends in the club meeting, and I had to turn off my camera and mute myself, and when I answered it was Regeneron,” Zha said in a phone interview. “I was PHOTO COURTESY OF PARK PLACE really surprised when they called me, just beyond happy. I told my Park Place Bar and Grill has officially moved into its new home, the site of the Olde Trading family and my parents were very proud of me! [The call] was really Post on Jericho Turnpike. a moment that I did not expect.” Zha’s recognition came after she submitted a research paper in a phone interview. “Once the and went to New Hyde Park BY R OB E RT morning subsided and we were High School,” Tesoriero said. PELAEZ left with a pile of ashes here, we “Our theory is to keep something, we have to give back to it. Park Place Bar and Grill has were devastated.” Tesoriero, whose back- When the fire hit we had such literally risen from the ashes of a September fire that destroyed ground is in real estate and mar- overwhelming support from multiple businesses on Covert keting, said the entire owner- the community which gave us Avenue in Floral Park and has ship crew, composed of himself the motivation and support we found a new home in a long- and three lifelong best friends, needed.” In November, Park Place anhit the ground running. The standing landmark. A fire that reportedly began four friends initially started with nounced that it would be movin Park Place’s old location at 41 throwing in $100 each week ing into the location that for Covert Ave. extended to 11 ad- when they were 25 years old be- more than 150 years was host to the Olde Trading Post located jacent storefronts, according to fore purchasing Park Place. The New Hyde Park natives at 1218 Jericho Turnpike in New officials from the Nassau County had to start the process all over Hyde Park. The store was initialPolice Department. PHOTO COURTESY OF Matt Tesoriero, co-owner of again, only this time they had ly built as a one-story wooden REGENERON Park Place, said the entire Park the knowledge and experience structure in 1868, according to Place family “was devastated,” of 10 years in the restaurant its website. While the first floor realizing an already difficult industry. They also had the sup- was used as a grocery store, the Lucy Zha of Albertson, a seyear caused by the coronavirus port of the Floral Park commu- second floor was constructed to nior at the Wheatley School, had become more burdensome nity, which raised more than be used as a dance hall, and as has been named one of with having to start over some- $39,000 for local businesses that a meeting place for churches, fire department gatherings and only 40 Regeneron Science were damaged in the fire. how. Talent Search finalists in the “We’re neighborhood guys more. “What happened was a toContinued on Page 35 country. tal loss for us,” Tesoriero said that grew up in New Hyde Park

entitled “Investigating the Therapeutic Potential of Curcumin and Capsaicin: A Comparative Study on Neuroblastoma and Hypothalamic Cells,” on which she spent years of work. The inspiration for her project came from somewhere personal, she says. “One of my close relatives was diagnosed with thyroid cancer,” Zha said. “Because my family emigrated from China when I was 12 years old, my parents were not really fluent in English; I was the only one in my family that was fluent. So I was recruited to pick out the supplement in the Costco medicine aisle to help with my relative recovery from cancer. And when I was looking down the aisle, I spotted curcumin, which is a plant-based drug, and the label said that this is a chemical in spices like turmeric. And I was really surprised to find that something that appears in my diet would be here in the Costco medicine aisle.” In her research, starting in the summer before her junior year and conducted at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and SUNY Old Westbury, Zha explored the anti-cancer and neuroprotective properties found in curcumin, as well as the chemical compound capsaicin. But the arrival of the pandemic temporarily threw a wrench into her plans. “Because of the pandemic, the lab [at SUNY Old Westbury] was closed in March,” Zha said. “But I was fortunate enough to go back to the lab and finish my experimentation during the summer.” Zha then meticulously prepared her application for the contest in the fall. “I spent a lot of time reviewing my application,” Zha said. “I enjoyed the process of writing those essays. And when I send it in, I think it’s a moment of relief.” Continued on Page 35

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15K on N. Shore have tested positive

Mineola, Garden City account for more than 2,700 of total coronavirus cases since March BY R OB E RT PELAEZ More than 15,000 people on the North Shore have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began in mid-March, according to statistics provided by the Nassau County Department of Health on Wednesday. As coronavirus vaccinations continue to be rolled out throughout the county, the North Shore saw one of the lowest one-week increases in cases in the past four months, according to statistics. The area that incorporates the Willistons and Mineola had 3,427 cases as of Wednesday, the most of all analyzed areas. The Village of Mineola saw the fifth-highest increase of cases over the one-week period with nearly 100 new cases. Mineola’s 1,459 cases and Garden City’s 1,303 cases accounted for 2,762 of the 3,427 total cases in the area. The New Hyde Park area accounted for 3,186 of the North Shore’s cases, with North New Hyde Park having the third most confirmed positives, 1,167, out of any analyzed area. The villages of

Floral Park, with 1,019 cases, and New Hyde Park, with 741 cases, were also among the top eight villages or unincorporated town areas in terms of positive tests and were for the entire month of December, according to Health Department statistics. The Great Neck peninsula saw an increase of nearly 100 new cases over the past week, after an increase of just 42 new cases the week before. The Village of Great Neck had more than 840 coronavirus cases, the most on the peninsula, followed by the Village of Kings Point’s 549 and the Village of Great Neck Plaza’s 490. The peninsula accounted for more than 2,900 cases, according to Health Department figures. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday that the Great Neck peninsula was no longer deemed a “yellow zone.” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was encouraged by the news, but stressed the importance for residents to remain vigilant. “By and large our residents, businesses and schools have been doing the right thing – wearing masks, social distancing and avoiding unsafe gatherings,” Curran

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More than 15,000 people had tested positive for the coronavirus throughout the North Shore, according to Health Department figures. said in a statement. “We must stay vigilant and continue using common sense so we can keep up this progress.” The Port Washington area, with 1,745 cases, saw an increase of 100 cases over one week, according to the figures. The town-governed area of Port Washington had 863 total cases as of Wednesday, leading the peninsula, and Manorhaven had 503 cases. Municipalities and unincorpo-

rated areas that stretch into more than one North Shore area such as Flower Hill, Herricks, Albertson, Garden City Park, Searingtown and North Hills were counted separately and accounted for 2,010 cases, according to county statistics. The Village of Roslyn’s 248 cases appeared comparatively low, but the cases per 1,000 residents, 86.96, is one of the five highest rates in Nassau County, according to Health Department figures. De-

spite this, the village has seen one of the lowest two-month increases of any analyzed municipality, with fewer than 120 new confirmed cases since Nov. 1, according to county statistics. Roslyn Heights had 491 total cases as of Wednesday, and the Village of East Hills had 358. Manhasset, which has remained comparatively low since the beginning of the pandemic, had 1,090 cases, with around half coming from town-governed areas. It is the only analyzed area with fewer than 1,200 cases. A total of 122,200 Nassau County residents had tested positive for the virus as of Wednesday, and 2,625 had died since the pandemic began. Nearly 800 Nassau residents remained hospitalized due to the virus, with 110 in intensive care units and 63 on ventilators, according to county figures. Throughout New York, more than 1.3 million people had tested positive for the coronavirus as of Wednesday, according to state figures. Of that total, more than 42,200 people had died. In New York City, 580,000 people had contracted the virus, and 26,720 had died.

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Close contact with infected coach Roslyn school district asks students to stay home if exposed to outside instructor BY R O S E W E L D ON A basketball coach who worked with students in the Roslyn school district outside of school hours has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email from Superintendent Alison Brown. “Several concerned parents in our district have reached out to let me know that a basketball coach who has been training several of our Roslyn students outside of school has tested positive,” Brown wrote. She did not reveal the name of the coach or the age range of the students who worked with the coach in the Jan. 21 email. “If your child participated in this training and was in close contact with this coach (10 minutes or longer inside, without precautions such as masks and social distancing) I ask that you keep your child home, get your family tested, and observe quarantine guidelines,” Brown wrote. She added that the district did not want the case, “which has

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A basketball coach who worked with Roslyn students outside of school hours has tested positive for COVID-19, according to district Superintendent Allison Brown. the potential to be a superspreader event, to impact our schools in any way.” “We have worked very hard to be able to oﬀer in-person

learning, and would be devastated if a factor outside of our control put our schools at risk,” Brown wrote. The district has been critical

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of superspreader events in the past, most notably when over 100 Roslyn High students were reported to have attended a party in August, just weeks before

they were scheduled to return to classes. “Cases in our community are rising,” Brown wrote. “The remainder of the winter months will be challenging. Now is the time to remain vigilant and work together. If your child is experiencing any hint of a symptom, please keep them home until you know for sure that they are healthy.” As of Wednesday, oﬃcial counts from Nassau County state that 338 cases occurred in Roslyn Heights, 276 in the Village of East Hills, 95 in the Village of Roslyn, 67 in the Village of Roslyn Harbor, 61 in the Village of Roslyn Estates and 44 in Greenvale. In messages sent to parents from Brown over the past week, 23 students and 18 staﬀ members in the district were revealed to have tested positive. “None of us is as powerful as all of us,” Brown said. “Let’s stick together and do what’s right for everyone. Brighter days are ahead, we just have to hang in there a little longer.”

Package stolen from Mineola home BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z A package was stolen from a Mineola residence on Dec. 30, Nassau County police said. Detectives said a resident who rents an apartment above an Old Country Road storefront was notified via email that a package had been delivered to his address. The resident, whose name was not disclosed, never received the package, according to detectives. The resident then reviewed surveillance footage from the building, which showed an unknown man wearing a dark-colored jacket, red pants, a hooded sweatshirt, black

and white sneakers, and a red baseball hat entering the building lobby and taking the package around 12:30 p.m. on Dec. 30, officials said. The man was accompanied by an unidentified female also wearing a dark-colored jacket along with red leggings and red sneakers, the footage showed. Eﬀorts to reach law enforcement oﬃcials for an update on the incident were unavailing. Detectives request anyone with information about the incident to contact Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS, where all callers will remain anonymous.

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Local Dems celebrate Biden swearing-in Say new president, Vice President Harris will use experience to unite divided country BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Local Democratic oﬃcials extended words of gratitude and support to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris upon being inaugurated last Wednesday. U.S. Reps. Tom Suozzi (DGlen Cove) and Kathleen Rice (DGarden City) were among the first to congratulate the two on their victory over Donald Trump and Mike Pence, which was confirmed in early December. Suozzi, a member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, praised Biden and said his eﬀorts will be able to reunite a country whose division became prevalent during the past election season. “President Joe Biden is exactly the person we need right now at this time in American history,” Suozzi said. “Joe Biden will bridge our divide and work to heal our nation. He can and he will bring us together because he knows the politics, he knows the policy, and he knows the people.” Rice touted the importance of Harris’ historic position by becoming the first female, Black and Indian-American vice president in

vice president along with a “peaceful transfer of power” less than one month after the Capitol building was attacked by a mob of Trump supporters. “No matter who you voted for, today is a day for all Americans to come together in support of our country and the peaceful transfer of power,” Curran said last Wednesday. “Nassau County is ready to work with the new Administration to defeat COVID-19 and rebuild our economy.” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) lauded Biden for his executive actions the day he PHOTO COURTESY OF THE CONGRESSMAN’S OFFICE was inaugurated, which included rejoining the Paris climate agreement, ending discriminatory bans Local officials congratulated President Joe Biden and Vice on entry to the country from priPresident Kamala Harris on being inaugurated last Wednes- marily Muslim countries and enactday. ing the Build Back Better recovery plan which will prioritize Americanthe nation’s history. Rice also said and work to represent all Ameri- made products. she hoped that the inauguration cans. I look forward to working “We have turned the page and served as a turning point for the with their new Administration to begun a new chapter in the hisdivisiveness throughout the nation finally end this pandemic, rebuild tory [of] our democracy,” Schumer in eﬀorts for everyone to begin the our economy, and deliver on our tweeted last Wednesday. “And I am collective promises to the American full of hope.” healing process. “I’m confident President Biden people.” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Biden Nassau County Executive was New York’s “go-to person” unand Vice President Harris will do all they can to unify our nation,” Rice Laura Curran also recognized the der the Obama administration and said. “They will lead with dignity significance of Harris’ election as has been a longstanding friend of

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L.I. median home prices set record in ’20 Nassau homes were valued at $575K last year, an 8.4 percent increase from 2019 BY R OB E RT PELAEZ The median sale price for a home on Long Island was $515,000 in 2020, an 8.4 percent increase from 2019, according to OneKey Multiple Listing Service. In more than 40 years of providing local real estate analysis to Long Islanders, last year was the first time that the median price for closed home sales exceeded $500,000. Nassau County reported an annual median home sale price of $575,000, a 7.5 percent increase from $535,000 in 2019. Nassau’s 2020 median home sale price was $130,000 higher than Suffolk County’s $445,000, but Suffolk had an 11.3 percent increase from its 2019 median sale price of $399,900. Queens County saw a 6 percent increase from 2019, with the median home price reported at $615,000 in 2020. “What’s interesting about the 2020 housing numbers, and what speaks to our market’s resilience, is that despite being off on the year ending closed sales transactions, the number of year-

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The median closed home price on Long Island exceeded $500,000, according to OneKey MLS. ly contracted sales on Long Island ended up 2.5% higher than in 2019,” OneKey Multiple Listing Service CEO Jim Speer said. According to statistics from OneKey MLS, the median sale price for homes increased yearover-year by 9.3 percent to $590,0000 in Nassau County in

October. Nassau home prices set a record high of $595,000 in August, according to statistics. Anthony Piscopio, a senior executive manager of sales for Douglas Elliman, said it was initially surprising to see how many homes were selling throughout Nassau County and said the de-

mand for homes in close proximity to New York City has been one of the driving factors. “We did sell a good amount of homes. It was actually pretty surprising at first to see how many we alone sold,” Piscopio said. “The demand has been incredible. It’s been nonstop mul-

tiple bids for certain price ranges and locations throughout Long Island.” Phil Raices, the owner of Turn Key Real Estate in Great Neck, said the coronavirus pandemic will be a defining factor if the people who moved to Long Island from New York City ultimately decide to move back. Raices, based on his research, said he estimates that around 400,000 people are looking to leave New York City and hopes that people remain smart and upgrade to homes that have been on the market but haven’t sold yet. “Those 400,000 plus families who exited NYC to go out to Long Island and other states had a voracious appetite for purchasing their ‘next place to call home’ or possibly long-term stay or vacation home,” Raices said. “The city could be an amazing buy right now, if you can pinpoint certain factors concerning rents, return on investment, and calculating future events, which is never an easy task when you don’t have a guaranteed crystal ball assisting you.”

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Will oversee administration, special projects for Northwell Health’s research arm BY R O S E W E L D ON The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research, the Manhasset-based research arm of Northwell Health, has appointed Jonathan Cohen as chief operating oﬃcer. He will oversee administrative operations, special projects, and research support services, which the system said in a statement are “instrumental in the development and continued success of Feinstein Institutes’ research community.” Cohen will succeed Dr. David Battinelli, Northwell Health’s chief medical oﬃcer and a senior vice president, who has held the position since 2015. The system said Battinelli “will continue to work with researchers and investigators bridging the clinical and scientific programs across Northwell, the Feinstein Institutes and the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine,” and to counsel the institutes’ president and CEO, Kevin J. Tracey, and the rest of the leadership team. “We are extremely grate-

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Jonathan Cohen has been named the new COO of the Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research. ful to Dr. Battinelli for committing five years of operational eﬀort to elevating research as a centralized function for all Northwell employees interested in clinical and non-clinical studies, and we are very pleased he

will continue to work with us on these bridging and supporting eﬀorts,” Tracey said. “Jonathan has played a very important leadership role in developing and executing our communication and growth strategies. This

promotion is a timely extension of the outstanding work he has been doing with Dr. Battinelli, the Northwell leadership team, and me.” Cohen joined Northwell health five years ago as a con-

sultant to develop long-term strategic and communication outreach plans for Feinstein and was then brought on as an employee two years ago to implement those strategies. He oversaw the restructuring of the Feinstein Institute into five institutes, the coordination of media outreach and external communications, and aided in the management of the oﬃce of the president and research support services. Cohen has also played significant roles in launching the system’s COVID-19 clinical trials unit and in obtaining and implementing a major construction grant supporting the expansion of new laboratory space at 350 Community Drive in Manhasset. Before joining Northwell Health, Cohen provided management and strategic consulting to numerous clients in the health care, manufacturing, technology and energy industries, as well as to philanthropies and nonprofit organizations. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Kenyon College and a J.D. from New York Law School.

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Herricks Public Schools Universal Pre-K Applications Subject to approval of grant funding from New York State, residents of Herricks Public Schools with eligible 4 year olds may apply for a limited number of spots for free half-day pre-kindergarten classes for the 2021-2022 school year.

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1,100 N. Shore students have tested positive BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The number of students who have tested positive for the coronavirus in public schools across the North Shore has risen to more than 1,100 since the beginning of the school year, according to state Health Department figures. School districts that were analyzed included the Port Washington school district, Roslyn school district, Sewanhaka Central High School District, Mineola school district, East Williston school district, Floral Park-Bellerose school district, Manhasset school district, New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district, Herricks school district, North Shore school district and Great Neck school district. The three school districts with the most cases among students are Great Neck, with 182, Sewanhaka, with 170, and Port Washington, with 168. An additional 70 cases were found in North Shore Hebrew Academy (37), North Shore Hebrew Academy High School (15), Silverstein Hebrew Academy (15), and North Shore Hebrew Academy Middle School (3), all located on the Great Neck peninsula. Chaminade High School in Mineola also had 71 positive cases as of Wednesday, an increase of eight over

the past week. Saint Mary’s High School in Manhasset had 10 cases and Saint Mary’s Elementary School had eight as of Wednesday. In Sewanhaka, 149 of the 170 total positive student cases were on-site, while the rest were oﬀ-site, according to state figures. The Mineola school district, with 140, and the North Shore school district, with 107, were the only other school districts on the North Shore with 100 or more total cases. The Manhasset school district, with 91, the Roslyn school district, with 86, and the Herricks school district, with 70, were the only other districts with at least 70 confirmed student cases. A basketball coach who worked with students in the Roslyn school district outside of school hours has tested positive for COVID-19, according to an email from Superintendent Alison Brown. “Several concerned parents in our district have reached out to let me know that a basketball coach who has been training several of our Roslyn students outside of school has tested positive,” Brown wrote. Brown did not reveal the name of the coach or the age range of the students who worked with the coach in the Jan. 21 email. Continued on Page 36

G.N.-based brokers to pay millions in fines BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The Department of Justice reported on Friday that three Great Neck-based ticket brokers are required to pay millions of dollars in settlements that resolve

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Great Neck-based ticket brokers owe millions in settlements for allegedly up-charging customers and reselling tickets to events, federal officials said.

alleged violations of the Better Online Ticket Sales Act. According to the complaints filed by the United States in the Eastern District of New York, three Great Neck-based brokers allegedly gained millions of dollars in revenue from purchasing thousands of tickets from Ticketmaster and reselling them at “significant markups.” Since 2017, according to the report, the brokers collectively purchased more than 155,000 tickets, which generated more than $26 million in revenue. The brokers also allegedly used online bots to circumvent tests to prevent nonhuman visitors on websites and used various programs to hide the IP addresses from the computers used to make transactions. The report said the alleged acts were the first violations of the Better Online Ticket Sales Act, which was enacted in 2016. The act, according to the report, prevents ticket brokers from buying a mass amount of tickets online and reselling them at an inflated price. Continued on Page 36

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Mineola celebrates Students attend conference the Class of 2021 Mineola High School celebrated its Class of 2021 on Friday, Jan. 15 with a Senior Day. The senior class came together as a whole for the first time since March to participate in an afternoon filled with games and activities. “There are people that go into school on the opposite day as me that I haven’t seen in so long, so it was good to be able to get together,” said senior Lucas Pomposelli. High school staﬀ set up stations for students to rotate through including outdoor sports, ping pong, arts and

crafts, karaoke, and a gaming space. Seniors were the only class in the building, as 8th through 11th graders stayed home for remote instruction. “Senior Day was an incredible opportunity to reunite our Class of 2021 for the first time since March. It was great to see our amazing students having fun, smiling, attending classes together and participating in an afternoon of fun activities that our amazing class advisors and faculty put together for them to enjoy,” said Mineola High School Principal Whittney Smith.

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Friday marked the first time the whole senior class came together as one since before schools first closed back in March.

Herricks DECA starts off strong The Herricks Chapter of DECA achieved excellent results at the Nassau County Virtual Regional Competition on Dec. 12, which drew more than 900 participants. A total of 76 Herricks High School students are now eligible to advance to the State Virtual Conference in March. This year, instead of meet-

ing face to face, students recorded their ideas and shared digital links with the judges. Herricks High School’s DECA club meets virtually each week under the guidance of adviser Claude Commisso. The student oﬃcer team has trained and worked with new members and taught them about the many aspects of DECA.

On Jan. 14, Herricks High School’s STAC students attended the Stage the Change eighth annual conference, whose mission is to “help students become global citizens through creativity and performance.” The conference included a panel discussion with Broadway actors Krystal Joy

Brown and Zi Alikhan. Students actively participated in workshops with professional playwrights, dancers and activists. They also had the opportunity to participate in the keynote and Q&A with acclaimed playwright, Tony award nominee, and Macarthur Genius Grant recipient Dominique Morriseau.

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New mathematics director The Herricks Public Schools Board of Education and administration appointed James Zervas as the new director of mathematics K-12 on Jan. 14. He joins the district with extensive experience as an administrator, most recently having served as department chairperson for math, business, technology and science in the East Rockaway School District. Zervas has observed teachers, analyzed data, co-led math and science committees, taught numerous math courses and supported East Rockaway’s Science Research Program. He was instrumental in updating elementary math and science programs, accelerating eighth-grade students to Algebra and hosting the VEX Robotics I-Design Southern New York Championships, among many other highlights.

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Earlier in his career, Zervas taught mathematics at Sewanhaka Middle/High School, Mamaroneck High School and Smithtown High School. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Binghamton University, his Master of Arts Degree from Queens College and his Advanced Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership from

Stony Brook University. He is a member of the Nassau BOCES and Western Suffolk BOCES Math Leaders Collegial Circle. “I am thrilled for the opportunity to work with the students, families, faculty, staff, administration and Board of Education of the Herricks school system,” Zervas said. “I feel that my 20+ years of experience teaching math to a diverse population of students in the different districts that I’ve worked in has prepared me to work in this multicultural district. I will make success in mathematics for each individual student my top priority as the Director. I look forward to getting started!” “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Zervas to the Herricks family and I look forward to his contributions to our programs in each of the schools,” said Superintendent of Schools Fino Celano.

Student honored for essay Herricks High School junior Mayur Talele was named a runner-up in Optimum’s Hispanic Heritage Essay Contest. He was formally recognized during a virtual ceremony on Dec. 16 and received an iPad as a prize. The contest asked entrants to write about a Hispanic hero, and Mayur’s essay focuses on an individual named José, who he looks up to as a positive role model. “I found this to be the perfect opportunity to write about a Hispanic person that had a strong impact on my life,” Mayur said. Congratulations to Mayur for writing a touching essay and earning this recognition

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Opinion

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Finding our way to truth

e know the what. On Jan. 6, an armed mob attacked the Capitol building in an effort to overturn the results of the presidential election. The lives of Vice President Mike Pence, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other national leaders were threatened. Five people were killed, including a Capitol Police officer, and a second police officer committed suicide afterward. The Capitol, the seat of American democracy, was vandalized. We also know the why. The mob was incited by then President Donald Trump, who sought to overturn the results of an election in which Joe Biden received seven million more votes and won the Electoral College 306 to 232. Trump falsely claimed the election was stolen from him – as he said he would even before the election was held if he lost – and launched more than 60 lawsuits to challenge state results. Trump’s team provided no proof of fraud and the lawsuits were laughed out of the courts. State officials, including Republicans, then refused to bend to his will and, in the case of Georgia in a recorded phone call, refused to alter the vote. Chris Krebbs, a lifelong Republican put in charge of the election by Trump, called it the “most secure” ever. Attorney General Bill Barr, a staunch Trump enabler, said the Justice Department had concluded there was no widespread fraud. Still, 17 Republican state attorneys general took their own ludicrous legal challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court with the sup-

port of more than half of the House Republicans. The high court, composed of six Republican appointees and three Democrat appointees, tossed the suit out. More than 140 Republican senators and House members then refused to perform their constitutional duty and certify the electoral votes in Arizona and Pennsylvania. After the assault on the Capitol. And now more than twothirds of registered Republicans still say they believe the election was not free and fair. So much for the why. The questions that now remain are how so many people could come to believe a Big Lie that the election was stolen and how to prevent the spread of disinformation in the future. Those are the questions that were posed to a panel recently hosted by Blank Slate Media on disinformation, “fake news” and social media. One of the panelists, Hofstra Assistant Professor Russell Chun, presented the stakes succinctly in a recent book he co-edited with fellow Hofstra professor Susan Drucker, “Fake News; Real Issues in Modern Communication.” “In this dizzying post-truth, post-fact, fake news era, the onslaught and speed of potentially untrue, incorrect, or fabricated information (some crafted and weaponized, some carelessly shared) can cause a loss of our intellectual bearings,” the co-editors wrote. “If we fail to have a common truthful basis for discussions and opinion and policy, the integrity of our democracy.” The how has many reasons. You can start with Trump. He is not the first elected oﬃcial to lie

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or mislead, but no one has done it on such an epic scale or with such disastrous consequences. Just take a look at the number of deaths from COVID-19 and the attack on the Capitol. But what distinguishes Trump and other purveyors of false information from their predecessors are social media platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter. The social media platforms have allowed Trump and others to spread false information directly to millions of people. Who, in turn, spread the information through likes, shares and tweets to millions more. Online misinformation about election fraud dropped 73 percent after several social media sites suspended Trump and key allies following the assault on the Capitol, according to Zignal Labs, a San Francisco-based analytics firm. Until the attack on the Capitol, the social media platforms had resisted taking action against Trump with Facebook even granting him an exemption to its sporadically enforced rules regarding the spread of misinformation. Social media companies, un-

like newspapers and television stations, were made exempt from legal liability for the spread of falsehoods and even libel under legislation passed in the 1990s to protect the then-new industry. The platforms have now become breeding grounds for extremist groups. Congress and the Justice Department are now considering antitrust actions against social media companies to reduce the monopoly control they wield. The lawmakers and the Justice Department should act forcefully and soon. They should also address the posting of news generated and paid for by newspapers that appears on social media platforms at no cost to the social media platforms. Howard Schneider, a former editor of Newsday and founder of Stony Brook University’s School of Journalism, said part of the problem in the spread of disinformation is that people have not been taught how to distinguish between truth and lies. Schneider, who is now executive director of Stony Brook’s Center for News Literacy, said this begins with teaching students to

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consume media laterally, not vertically – meaning to not rely on a single source of information but to go elsewhere and check the information presented against other sources. “That’s how professional factcheckers work,” Schneider told the Blank Slate Media forum. “They leave a text, interrogate it elsewhere and come back.” Verify the information, he said, before liking it or retweeting it. Schneider said that though it may be a long-term answer to a current crisis, teaching news literacy should become a required part of all middle school curriculums. He also urged the public to support newspapers, which provide crucial local coverage that undergoes scrutiny before being published and carries consequences if it is wrong. Craig Burnett, an associate professor in the political science department at Hofstra University and director of its Kalikow School Poll Program, said as one of the most prominent sources of news Facebook must be more responsible in policing its posts. Continued on Page 37

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THE BACK ROAD

Three objects used in the name of hate

n Neil MacGregor’s book “History of the World in 100 Objects,” he displays objects to focus on unexpected turning points in mankind’s evolution. Each object lies at the intersection of a number of historical developments. Which leads me to three objects, among many, that have stuck in my mind from photos and video taken at the violent insurrection on Jan. 6 at the Capitol Building in Washington D.C. The first object is a longsleeved black sweatshirt worn by a man identified as Robert Keith Packer of Virginia. The large white block print on his shirt that is laid out in a semicircle reads: Camp Auschwitz. Underneath that lettering is the image of a skull-and-crossbones, with the words Work Brings Freedom in smaller block print just beneath. At about the same time that I saw the photo of Packer wearing his shirt, another kind of image appeared on my Instagram account. It was the photo of a

young girl, Rosa Lisoprawski. According to the caption in the posting, Rosa was a Jewish girl who was born in Paris. She arrived at Auschwitz, the largest and most lethal of Hitler’s concentration camps, on Jan. 22, 1944, in a transport of 1,115 Jews. She was murdered after being selected to go into the gas chamber. Zyklon-B gas was used to murder almost 1.5 million Jews. Poles, Romani and Soviet POWS were also killed in Auschwitz which, in addition to a killing center, was a slave-labor camp. “Arbeit macht frei” is a German phrase meaning “Work makes one free.” The slogan is best known for appearing on the entrance gate of Auschwitz and other Nazi concentration camps. Now 77 years after Rosa was murdered, a disgruntled American citizen irate about the outcome of an election that he was assured was “rigged” chose an object that speaks to the annihilation of unwelcome outsid-

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ers to wear to his coming-out party. The second item was a held object. Kevin Seefried of Delaware, another insurrectionist and perhaps one of the “very fine people” at the riot, was photographed parading through the Capitol Rotunda with a Confederate battle flag, the age-old symbol of racist America, on a pole resting on his shoulder. Seeing this photo evoked a flood of images including the four young girls, Addie Mae

Collins (14), Cynthia Wesley (14), Carole Robertson (14) and Carol Denise McNair (11), who on Sept. 15, 1963, were killed when a bomb exploded during Sunday morning services in the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Ala. The battle flag also reminded me of before and after photos of Emmett Till (14), who was lynched in Mississippi in 1955, after being falsely charged with oﬀending a white woman in her family’s grocery store. One photo of Emmett that I recall depicted a young boy with a round sweet face wearing a white button-down shirt, striped tie and fedora, perhaps getting ready to attend Sunday church or a special family occasion. The second photo of the same boy was unrecognizable. It was taken after his body was recovered after he had been abducted, beaten, mutilated, shot in head and dumped into the Tallahatchie River, and weighed down by a fan blade fastened around his neck with barbed

wire. His mother demanded an open casket so the world could see what racists did to her child. As the two insurrectionists, who were no doubt intent on exacting justice for a “rigged” election, prepared for their Jan. 6 journey to Washington, D.C., each of them made the conscious choice to wear or carry these objects of racial and religious resentment. I have often wondered which era in American history the slogan “Make America Great Again” refers to. The two insurrectionists provided the answer with their shirt and a flag, both of which represent white supremacy. How ironic it is that the mob of murderous seditionists used the third object — a flagpole bearing the American flag that they hold so sacred — to beat Capitol police in a melee that ended with five dead. Andrew Malekoﬀ is a New York State Licensed Clinical Social Worker

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Miracle at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue

mid all the celebration of our nation’s transition to the Biden administration, one news story in particular caught my attention. It was a Washington Post article entitled “Five frantic hours in the White House: How to move a new president in and the old one out.” The five hours start ticking from whenever the outgoing family is finally out the door — usually about 10:30 a.m. but this year more like 8:30 a.m.— and the new one arrives. This year the Bidens came up the driveway at 3:50 p.m. At that time, the new president and First Family walk into a home which is all set up and waiting for them. The new pictures are all on the walls; any personal furniture — or their choices from White House collections — all in place; their books and knickknacks all on the shelves. This is an achievement of which the White House staﬀ is justifiably proud. And it bog-

gles my mind. Five hours! That’s about how long it takes me to wrestle one unruly duvet cover into place on the bed. That’s how long it took me to pack up a cabinet’s worth of coffee mugs, when I needed more room for pandemic soup cans, and then get that box safely to the basement. Five hours is almost enough time for me to dust everything in my living room. After that, I’d need another five hours to vacuum — complicated by the fact that some of the attachments are missing and the machine keeps running itself into table and chair legs. That probably doesn’t happen at the White House. Of course, there is a staff of 90 or so at the White House. Still, they pull offan incredible transformation. After the outgoing family leaves the building, a team from the National Archives swoops in to cart off and preserve any documents left behind (except, of course, that letter for the next president to

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A Look on the Lighter Side read). How I wish I had people for that. All the napkins I’ve scribbled on, enshrined in the Judy Epstein Archival Library! Back in the day when travel existed, my husband always insisted we do a sweep ourselves. As soon as we thought everything was packed and in the car, somebody went back to the hotel room to open and check every drawer and closet. It turned up everything from murder mystery books under the pillow (“Who could have left that there?”) to priceless

stuﬀed animals to toothbrushes left in the bathroom. One time our younger son helped and came out triumphantly with some cash he thought we’d forgotten from the tip envelope near the TV. And let’s not dwell on the time I forgot all about my own winter coat, hanging patiently in the closet — possibly because I seldom bother with closets at home, when there are chairs or sofa arms nearby. Oops! Then follows a deep cleaning that’s even more thorough than usual due to coronavirus. Remember, the White House was the site of at least one superspreader event, with a patient who insisted on returning from the hospital before he was cleared of infection. When the sweep and the cleaning are done, that’s when the staﬀ gets to work personalizing the residence for their new family. There will not be a scrap of bubble wrap left anywhere. That’s because they don’t just move boxes out and in; they unpack them, too. They

put the socks in the drawers, the books on the shelf, and, yes, the coats in the closet. As the Post’s Bonnie Berkowitz wrote, “Unlike pretty much everyone else who has ever relocated, the president will not have three unopened cardboard boxes left sitting in the back of his closet.” The staﬀ even make sure the White House is at the new family’s preferred temperature and humidity — something we have never once achieved at Casa Judy —and that their favorite foods are waiting in the private quarters refrigerator. All of that would be reason enough to try to get elected president of the United States. But if that isn’t motivation enough, try this on for size: You’d never have to cook another meal — unless you really wanted to — for the next four years. What heaven! I would do just about anything to achieve that state of Nirvana. I would even be willing to talk to Mitch McConnell.

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VIEW POINT

Disarm GOP’s downplaying climate crisis

enate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (gosh, that sounds great), in remarks to MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow, said President Joe Biden should declare the climate crisis a national emergency in order to take action with the urgency it deserves and prevent the Republicans from using their obstructionist tactics to block legislation. Coming after a year of record wildfires in the West, hurricanes in the Atlantic and record global warming, Biden recognizes that the climate crisis is existential, threatening democracy, health, prosperity, and if you thought immigration was a concern, imagine 200 million climate refugees as sea level swamps coastal communities. (See New York Times, I’ve Said Goodbye to ‘Normal.’ You Should, Too, https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/25/opinion/ new-normal-climate-catastrophes. html) Biden has already demonstrated the high priority he puts on climate action – it was a constant theme in his campaign, in his cabinet appointments and in

his inaugural address. And among Biden’s first executive actions, he rolled back some of Trump’s most egregious planetkilling steps, including immediately rejoining the Paris Climate Accord, setting the stage to ban new oil and gas leasing on federal land and oﬀshore and canceling the spate of leases Trump issued in his last days for drilling and mining on public lands, including the Arctic Wildlife Reserve. Biden is directing the government to conserve 30 percent of all federal land and water by 2030, creating a task force to assemble a government-wide action plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, creating new commissions and positions within the government focused on environmental justice and environmentally friendly job creation, as The New York Times reported. And he is making climate action integral to economic recovery and his $1 trillion infrastructure plan. Both Biden and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, thank goodness, share the sentiment that “Build Back Better” fundamentally must in-

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corporate sustainability and climate action. Cuomo throughout these past four years has been a leader — along with California and dozens of states and cities — in picking up the reins of climate action to press forward with the principles and goals of the Paris Climate Accord. In his State of the State and budget message this year, Cuomo brought together the need to embrace a green energy economy as fundamental to progress, especially after the devastation of COVID-19, declaring, “As the world

economy resets and as change is a necessity, there is an opportunity to raise our efforts to the next level — and New York should seize this moment. We can establish ourselves as the nation’s leader for renewable energy innovation and production. And we will secure the jobs of the future right here at home for New Yorkers.” Cuomo is proposing to complete New York’s transformation to a green economy and announced a $26 billion publicprivate partnership to build 100 renewable energy projects, of which 68 have already started, including 52 solar projects, 13 onshore and three offshore wind projects. Most significant for Long Island – from the point of view of an affordable supply of electricity for homes and businesses as well as seeding a new industry — the state is beginning development of two massive offshore wind farms, each with more than 90 turbines, one 20 miles off Jones Beach and the other 60 miles off Montauk Point (neither visible from the shore). The two will generate 2,500 megawatts (Indian Point’s

two nuclear plants generated 1,072 megawatts), the largest production of renewable energy by any state in U.S. history. Altogether, New York is looking to generate 12,400 megawatts of green energy, enough to power 6 million homes, which will create 50,000 jobs and spur $29 billion in private investment across the state. It will make the Empire State a global wind energy manufacturing powerhouse “while delivering to environmental justice communities and benefiting all New Yorkers by securing our carbon-free climate future.” Biden seems intent on bringing the same aggressive energy on the federal level, but to succeed, he should do as Schumer said, and declare the climate crisis a national emergency because Republicans are already set to do to him what they did to Obama. The GOP wants to rob Biden of any significant legislative success, no matter how much Americans suﬀer, to strengthen their play to retake the House and Senate in 2022 and the White House in 2024. Continued on Page 32

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OUT OF LEFT FIELD

The National Commission for the Public Good

he National Commission for the Public Good does not exist – yet! But there is a prospect that President Biden can make it a significant proposal of his First 100 Days. As the new president said in his impressive inaugural address, we need to put a stop to “uncivil wars.” We must seek paths for “unity” that aﬃrm the “beacons of our democracy,” so celebrated by Lincoln. Extreme divisiveness and polarization of our politics and society do not need amplification at this point. Yet, as we seek Res Publica (“the public good”) we need to address vexing challenges: 1) Major government officials, leaders in both parties, every judicial review, along with independent analysts in the United States and abroad have stated that the 2020 U.S. election was not only fair and legal, but it was one of the most impressive in terms of voter participation for the past century. 2) Notwithstanding the preponderance of those objective realities, Donald Trump, in the words of his own former chief of staﬀ and several of his own associates, “poisoned the minds” of many Americans by refusing to accept the election results. He claimed the election was “rigged” months before it took place. Then he organized a Trump protest movement with the slogan “Stop the Steal.” He is now facing impeachment charges for

a second time, with the most bipartisan vote on such an issue in the history of the House of Representatives. In order for this new commission to succeed, a two-track process needs to be followed. Trump’s fate must be left to the Senate jury, to media evaluations and to the judgments of history. Just in the past week, two notable leaders who have been speakers at Great Neck’s Temple Emanuel (Douglas Brinkley and Steven Schmidt) reinforced their earlier judgments, now with more evidence and passion, concluding that Trump “is the worst president in all of American history.” Everyone will now be asked to look beyond Trump to consider challenges faced by all Americans, as the nation goes forward in policies and discourse. What are the appropriate roles for individuals, organizations, political parties, elected oﬃcials at the national and state level? It is essential for Biden to enlist the assistance of principled Republicans to be members/leaders of this commission, for to seek Res Publica absolutely requires bipartisan support. Leaders for the commission should come from different political aﬃliations, and reflect American diversity. They need to set an example for the nation in putting aside any discussion whatsoever of Trump, and instead focus exclusively on the concerns and aspirations of all American citizens.

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field Fortunately, we already have some excellent models of ways to bring people together, even when they have strong differences in politics and values. Hofstra University’s Center for Civic Engagement has been fostering activities in which citizens will commit to the following: 1) attentive, respectful listening to others; 2) engaging in civil, sustained discourse to consider goals, actions, and trade-oﬀs that can be accepted in the quest for “common ground” (for res publica). Whether in our classes or in community conversations, the nearly unanimous conclusion by participants is that these deliberative forums are distinctive, uniquely, citizen-enhancing experience (“A Diﬀerent Kind of Talk”). For me, and many Long Islanders who have already had experiences with National Issues Forums and the Kettering Foundation, such endeavors have been among our most encouraging paths to improve our democ-

racy with approaches that bring people together during community conversations. I was pleased to have the opportunity at Great Neck’s Temple Emanuel (in a program shared with my daughter, Leah Libresco Sargeant) to advance some commission ideas [the program Leah and I did was called “Res Publica: Can Americans Move beyond Polarization to Foster the Public Good?” (Rabbi Widom indicates that the recorded session might still be accessed (for free) if you phone Temple Emanuel (516) 482-5701.] What a delight it was for me to address this important topic with daughter Leah. I exercise restraint for celebrating her (mostly because she has absorbed her mother’s modesty!) I could more fully appreciate why father-daughter shared ventures have special significance in American history. At our Emanuel talk, Leah gave a host of aﬃrmative initiatives that groups and folks could undertake to foster the common good. Some critics of my presentation felt I spent too much time on the domestic violence of Jan. 6 and Trump’s role in it (notwithstanding that many historians have been saying that fixing accountability for wrongdoing with public punishments is essential in order to move to the public good). My idea of a national commission led to the suggestion that an ideal person to chair such a bipartisan endeavor is David Mathews, president of the non-

partisan Kettering Foundation. Mathews has a stellar reputation as an independent spokesperson for “making democracy work as it should.” Among his many honorary degrees, one was conferred by Hofstra 20years ago in recognition of a trifecta of Mathews’ extraordinary achievements; 1) addressing race and civil rights when he served as president of the University of Alabama during the 1960s; 2) his key cabinet post of secretary of Health, Education and Welfare (HEW in those days) when Gerald Ford was president; and 3) his leadership for nearly 40 years of the Kettering Foundation. I will have more to say in coming weeks about the commission and about a project already underway. You are invited to join L.I. folks who have been responding to our Emanuel presentation, by 1) suggesting individuals you would like to see leading and serving the Res Publica Commission (including on the state Common Good Commissions, which will be coordinated by the national bipartisan directors); 2) by choosing to participate in Zoom forums on “The Hidden Common Ground Initiative” sponsored by Hofstra’s Center for Civic Engagement, the Kettering Foundation, National Issues Forums Institute, USA Newspapers and The Public Agenda Foundation. A forum lasts approximately 75 minutes. To respond, or raise any queries, email to michael.dinnocenzo@ hofstra.edu

FROM THE DESK OF RICHARD NICOLELLO

The need for elected county assessor

ewsday recently reported that taxes will rise for 65 percent of Nassau’s homeowners as a result of the county executive’s reassessment. After the mistakes and errors that have plagued reassessment, the public lacks confidence in the reassessment process and thousands of frustrated residents are unable to understand how their assessed values are calculated. Earlier this month, the administration put forward a resolution to appoint a county oﬃcial who lacks assessing experience and credentials to serve as assessor. In 2019, County Executive Laura Curran vetoed

our local law that would have given Nassau voters the chance to decide whether to have an elected or appointed assessor. The county executive’s sole reason for opposing the law was that an elected assessor would not have industry- recognized qualifications and certifications. Now, the county executive seeks to appoint an individual without such qualifications. With this appointment, the county executive has destroyed her rationale for vetoing our legislation. It is time to let the people decide if they want a politically appointed assessor answerable to the county executive or an elected assessor answerable to

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the residents. The Legislative Majority is renewing its call for a referendum on the creation of an elected county assessor.

New legislation has been submitted to place a referendum on the ballot in November 2021 to give the public the right to decide if Nassau will have an elected county assessor. The bill filed earlier this month will be considered in the Legislature in February and if passed submitted to the county executive for her signature. Until 2008, Nassau County had an elected assessor. Since then, the county assessor has been an appointed political position made by the county executive with the approval of the county Legislature. These appointed assessors have not been responsive to the public. Under

County Executive Curran, the county assessor has routinely evaded the Legislature’s and the public’s questions and concerns about reassessment and has been forced to admit to many missteps in the process. We once again call on the county executive to let the voters decide who they want as their county assessor. Our taxpayers deserve greater transparency and a more reliable assessment system. Nassau residents deserve a choice. Richard J. Nicolello is the presiding oﬃcer of the Nassau County Legislature

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Follow your bliss to find a career Long Island’s state parks — Part Three Much can be discerned when hiking on a path in a park on a cold winter’s day. Virginia Woolf discovered the secrets of London whilst street haunting in search of a lead pencil. Henry David Thoreau discovered peace on his walks about Walden Pond. And when I become obsessed with a question, I do what Woolf or Thoreau did and turn to the outdoors to discover an answer. Lately I have been wondering about the way people choose their career paths. And so, what better way to answer this question than to take a hike and see what I may learn. I picked Bethpage State Park hiking trails and here is what I learned. STEP ONE: THE PATH. Which path to take is the most critical decision one makes. In terms of hiking, I base my choice upon proximity and weather. Bethpage State Park is close to where I live and the weather was cold and windy, so I chose based upon convenience.Choosing the path of least resistance is not the impulse one should emulate when attempting to decide upon a career because this choice will be the business of your life or as Virginia Woolf

would say “life itself.” Career choices ought to be guided by natural talent, what you tend to enjoy doing and what you’re good at. Joseph Campbell once advised his students at Sarah Lawrence to “follow your bliss.” If you are good at computers and enjoy them, you ought to be thinking about majoring in computer science. If you are extremely attractive and love being seen on camera, you ought to be thinking about careers like politics, entertainment, acting, dance or teaching. If you are inclined to doodle, paint or do crafts, you ought to be thinking about design, animation or architecture. If you are the quiet type and are shy around people but like to fantasize, imagine things and create, maybe you should consider book publishing or research. And if you love sports and action, there are loads of jobs in the field of sports management and sports journalism. In other words, the choice should be based upon what you love to do and not what appears to be the easiest path to take. STEP TWO: THE GATEKEEPERS. When I drove up to Bethpage State Park, there was a toll booth there to check my

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credentials and let me through. This is normal. This is expectable. This is fine. And when you enter your chosen career pathway, you will also need to have gatekeepers who open the gate for you and let you enter. This may be a parent, an uncle, a mentor, a former teacher, a coach, etc., etc. This is the way of the world. Do not feel guilty about this. This is part of life and is as it should be. STEP THREE: THE DREAM. When I embarked upon my hike, I had a vision of how wonderful, magical, breathtaking, transcendent and fun the hike would be. It would be “Tom’s Excellent Adventure.” Of course, this is not exactly what occurred. Let’s face it. It’s January in New York. No leaves, no greenery, no warm

sunny sky upon my freckled face. Indeed, there was fresh air and a sense of freedom but nothing that I would describe as magic. And this is also as it should be. And so, it is with your career path, especially at the beginning. It will be mundane with meager income and very few moments of magic. But that does not mean you should give up on the dream of fun and fame and fortune. These lovely fantasies are needed to keep you going through all the grunt work. STEP FOUR: THE PACE. When I hike, I try to pace myself and enjoy the sights and sounds of the trail I’m on. This is why we hike. And this ought to be how you approach your career journey. It doesn’t matter if you’re dreaming of being a big-league ballplayer or the next Silicon Valley entrepreneur, the attitude should be that I will have fun along my path. If you grind or rush and worry your way through, you will burn out long before the end is obtained. STEP FIVE: THE END POINT. I finished my little hike in time to get home and have some nice chicken soup. I felt relaxed and refreshed. The end point of one’s career path should also be refreshing and relaxing

and filled with the feelings that it was not only a job well done but also lots of fun. As well. EPILOGUE: Robert De Niro was a speaker at a conference for gifted adolescents and a kid from the audience raised his hand and asked what advise he would give to a young aspiring actor. De Niro simply stated: “I‘ve found that if you just show up to where you want to be and give it a good try, it usually works out pretty well.” This may sound trite, but in fact it’s sage advice. If I think back at my teen years, I really didn’t have a clue about things, least of all sport psychology. But I persevered and held onto my dream of working with superstars and, lo and behold, as I look back I see that I’ve been on many national TV shows, I’ve been featured in The New York Times, The London Times and The Wall Street Journal, I’ve worked with professional teams and now work with larger-thanlife athletes on a daily basis. And all that was made possible not because I’m so smart or so lucky but largely because I had a dream that I fell in love with and kept on believing in. And that is exactly what can happen to you if you simply pick a dream and hold fast to it.

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hank God the presidency of Donald Trump is over. What happened on Jan. 6 was a violent insurrection and he was completely responsible. The man who created a cult following for his own selfish gains has been creating lot of havoc for last four years. In his 1961 inaugural address John F. Kennedy said: “Ask not what your country can do for you — Ask what you can do for your country.” This is such a profound statement that we, especially all politicians, should reflect upon this time

and again. Another thing we as American citizens need to know is that we may be registered as Republicans or Democrats, but we should vote for the candidate who will do the best job. As a lifelong Muslim Republican, I did not vote for him either time but paid a heavy price due to his Muslim ban, which hurt us financially, in family relations, psychologically and in turn fueled Islamophobia throughout the world. This is just one example. He has done a lot of damage to humanity, especially all minority folks in this country and beyond.

Thanks to Mr. Trump, our new president was not able to take Amtrak to D.C. for his inaugural ceremony. The National Mall was closed, the whole area was caged in, National Guards took over our Capitol and many parts of DC to make sure all went well with the inauguration. What a shame. President Biden was not able to argue next day that he had more people than Trump at his inauguration like Trump did with President Obama. Trump spent all of his first full day as the president of the U.S.A on his self-inflicted crisis ( trying

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to prove how many more people attended his inauguration). We all know now Mr. Trump is only interested in putting himself first. Mr. Trump has said so so many lies in the past four years that there is not enough time or space in this letter to go over them. One of his biggest lie was about Covid-19: The virus is equal to the flu, it is totally under control, it is a hoax, no masks are needed, it is disappearing, the vaccine will be available by November and at least 100 more lies on Covid-19 itself. The recent historic vote by the House to impeach him for the second time in four years is in the right direction and I hope the Senate will now go along to convict him for a violent insurrection against the Capitol which has taken so far five lives. It really feels like we are living in a banana republic.

Right here on Long Island we have good public servants and some not so good. Recently Judi Bosworth, supervisor of the town of North Hempstead announced her retirement. I have followed her performance at the town. In short, I could say that she is a decent and caring public servant. She is the supervisor for all the folks of the town. Whereas we have Congressman Lee Zeldin, who is a blind follower of Mr. Trump in spite of the insurrection. So the burden is on regular folks like us to elect the right people for the right job irrespective of their party aﬃliations. Habeeb U. Ahmed Islamic Center of Long Island 835 Brush Hollow Rd., Westbury, NY 11590 Human Rights Commissioner Nassau County Letters Continued on Page 29

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Curran extends deadline for grievances BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Nassau County Executive Laura Curran has extended the deadline for residents to file grievances for their property assessments due to the coronavirus pandemic. Curran extended the deadline by 60 days from the original date of March 1 to April 30 last Thursday. Curran cited the instability of the county’s real estate market along with the financial toll that the pandemic has taken on Nassau homeowners as the reason for the extension. “This will provide additional breathing room for those who want to fight

their property assessment,” Curran said. “I will continue to protect the rights of homeowners and do everything I can to ease tax burdens whenever and wherever possible. I encourage homeowners to consider the possible benefits of the grievance procedure.” The tentative assessed property values for the 2022-23 assessment roll have been finalized and are being mailed out this month, acccording to a news release. Nassau homeowners who feel their property has been inaccurately valued can file an “Application for Correction of Assessment” with the county. Continued on Page 37

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Walking the Tightrope

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Is Yoga for You?

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Prevention & the Pandemic

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Risky behaviors that can lead to chronic disease Tobacco use

hronic diseases pose a significant threat to the general public. It can be easy for adults in the prime of their lives to overlook the danger of chronic diseases, especially if they feel good and aren’t exhibiting any symptoms to suggest their health is in jeopardy. But overlooking the potential dangers of chronic disease can prove deadly.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes are the leading causes of death and

disability in the United States.

Chronic diseases are costly as well, as recent reports from the Rand Corp. and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services indicate that 90 percent of annual health care expenditures in the United States are for people with chronic and mental health conditions. While there’s no way to guarantee a person won’t develop a chronic disease, avoiding certain risky behaviors can help adults greatly reduce their risk for various chronic diseases.

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The CDC notes that tobacco is the leading cause of preventable disease, and not just among smokers. While 34 million adults in the United States smoke cigarettes, 58 million nonsmokers, including children, are exposed to secondhand smoke, which can cause chronic diseases like stroke, lung cancer and coronary heart disease. Children exposed to secondhand smoke are at increased risk of impaired lung function, acute respiratory infections, middle ear disease, and more frequent and severe asthma attacks.

Poor nutrition

The value of fruits and vegetables is welldocumented. In spite of that, the CDC reports that fewer than 10 percent of adults and adolescents eat enough fruits and vegetables. In addition, the CDC reports that 60 percent of young people between the ages of two and 19 and half of all adults consume a sugary drink on any given day. Such beverages, as well as processed foods, add unnecessary sodium, saturated

fats and sugar to people’s diets, increasing their risk for chronic disease as a result.

Lack of physical activity

The Department of Health and Human Services has issued physical activity guidelines designed to help people improve their overall health and reduce their risk for various diseases. But the CDC reports that just 25 percent of adults and 20 percent of adolescents meet the recommended physical activity guidelines. Low levels of physical activity can contribute to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, and obesity.

Excessive alcohol consumption The CDC notes that excessive alcohol consumption can cause heart disease, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, and stroke. In addition, the CDC reports that the less alcohol a person drinks, the lower his or her risk of cancer becomes. Chronic diseases are a formidable opponent. But people of all ages can reduce their chances of developing such diseases by avoiding a handful of risky behaviors.

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Preventive care and the pandemic P rocrastination is not typically considered a good thing. But as the world spent much of 2020 confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, putting certain things on hold became part of the new normal. In an effort to reduce infection rates, public health officials with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization urged people to limit their in person interactions with people outside of their own households. As a result, many of the things people do on a regular basis, including seeing their physicians for wellness visits, were rescheduled. It’s understandable that many people postponed preventive care and wellness visits during the pandemic, but it’s also potentially dangerous. For example,

researchers with the Health Care Cost Institute found that childhood vaccinations declined by roughly 60 percent in midApril 2020 compared with 2019.

Other screenings and preventive exams, including mammograms, pap smears and colonoscopies, also declined by significant percentages during the pandemic compared to the previous year.

The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion notes the power of preventive care is undeniable. In fact, the NCCDPHP points out that, while chronic diseases are among the most common and costly of all health problems, they’re also among the most preventable. Annual wellness visits and early detection efforts like routine screenings for at-risk populations can uncover problems before they escalate into something more serious. In addition, annual physicals, which are provided free of charge through many health insurance policies, provide great opportunities for doctors to advise patients on their overall health and how to improve it if exams and blood work turn up any red flags. Visiting a doctor during the pandemic. As vital as preventive care can be, it’s understandable if people are hesitant to visit their doctors during the pandemic. But patients can take certain steps to calm their nerves about booking preventive care appointments during the pandemic.

Schedule telemedicine appointments. The number of telemedicine appointments has skyrocketed during

the pandemic. While the transition from predominantly in-person appointments to telemedicine might have been a reluctant and rocky one at the start of the pandemic, many doctors’ offices have since firmly established their telemedicine protocols. The Mayo Clinic advises patients who have not yet tried telemedicine to contact their doctors’ offices to arrange an appointment.

Inquire about office procedures. Doctors try to keep patients healthy, not get them sick. Various medical organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, have provided thorough checklists to help

physicians prepare their offices to welcome patients during the pandemic. Patients can ease their concerns by contacting their doctors’ offices and asking them about their pandemic-related protocols.

Don’t hesitate to make requests. There’s no such thing as being too safe from COVID-19, so patients can work with their doctors to calm their fears even further. Ask to pay copays over the phone and request that the front desk call you when the doctor is ready so you don’t have to sit in the waiting room. Preventive care is an important component of health care, even during a pandemic.

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North Hempstead has announced that Project Independence, the town’s aging-in-place initiative, will be offering a slate of live, at-home exercise classes for seniors to be held over Zoom. The classes are being offered to senior residents free of charge. “Throughout the pandemic, our remote exercise classes have been extremely popular among our residents,” said North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “These classes provide our seniors with an opportunity to stay fit and active while remaining safe at home. These new live classes will add an interactive component which we hope our residents will enjoy.” The upcoming live Zoom class schedule includes: Dance Fitness — Mondays, February 1 to June 14 at 2 p.m. with Margaret Gatzonis (no class 2/15, 3/29 and 5/31)

Fitness — Wednesdays, February 3 to June 16 at 10 a.m. with Mike Mancini (no class 2/17 and 3/31)Yoga — Thursdays, February 4 to June 17 at 11 a.m. with Suzanne Scalcione (even dates) and Rebecca Miller (odd dates) (no class 2/18 and 4/1) In addition to the live classes, the Town is also broadcasting remote exercise classes on the Town’s public access television station, North Hempstead TV (NHTV). Residents can watch these programs on channel 18 or 63 on Cablevision and channel 46 on Verizon FIOS. These programs can also be found online on-demand. For a complete schedule visit: mynhtv.com. Registration is required, and spots are limited for the LIVE Zoom classes. Upon confirmation of registered participants will be sent a Zoom link. For more information or to register, please call 311.

The various health benefits of yoga H ealth-conscious individuals can do many things to improve their overall health. As medical researchers continue to uncover new things about how to achieve optimal health, one practice dating back to ancient times remains a highly effective way to take care of the human body. Though there’s no written records regarding the origins and invention of yoga, the practice is believed to date back to ancient India. The earliest written record of yoga is “The Yoga Sutra of Pantañjali,” a collection of aphorisms that historians believe was compiled sometime between 500 BCE and 400 BCE. Despite its age, yoga has not been studied extensively by medical researchers. According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, many studies looking into the health effects of yoga have included only small numbers of people and have not been of high quality. As a result, the NCCIH can only say that yoga shows promise in regard to helping people manage or overcome certain health issues, but not that it has been proven to do so.

Though yoga may need to be studied more closely and extensively, many people who include it in their regular health care routines report feeling better both physically and mentally for having done so, and that may not be a coincidence. A 2004 comprehensive review of yoga’s use as a therapeutic intervention published in the Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology indicated that yoga targets unmanaged stress, which has been linked to chronic disorders like anxiety, depression, obesity, diabetes, and insomnia. In addition to that review, the NCCIH notes that research has suggested yoga can: • Relieve low-back pain and neck pain • Relieve menopause symptoms • Help people manage anxiety or depressive symptoms associated with difficult life situations • Help people quit smoking • Help people who are overweight or obese lose weight • Help people with chronic diseases manage their symptoms and improve their quality of life. It’s important that anyone considering making yoga part of their health care routines recognize that there are various forms of yoga, some of which are more physically demanding than others. So it’s best if individuals speak with their physicians before trying yoga so they can find the type that aligns best with their current levels of fitness.

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The importance of rest

egular exercise has been linked to a host of health benefits. People who exercise regularly can lower their risk for chronic diseases like heart disease and diabetes, and routine exercise can improve mood and potentially delay the onset of cognitive decline. As vital as physical activity is to a healthy lifestyle, there is such a thing as too much exercise. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, rest is an important part of training. Without ample rest, the body does not have time to recover before the next workout. That lack of rest not only adversely affects performance, but also increases a person’s risk for health problems, including injuries that can sideline athletes for lengthy periods of time. Committed athletes may have a hard time recognizing when they are pushing themselves too hard, and the line between perseverance and

overdoing it can be thin. Many athletes credit their ability to push themselves mentally and physically with helping them achieve their fitness goals and thrive as competitors. But it’s vital that athletes learn to recognize the signs that suggest they’re exercising too much. The USNLM notes that the following are some signs of overdoing it with an exercise routine. • An inability to perform at your established level • Requiring longer periods of rest between workout sessions • Feeling tired • Feeling depressed • Experiencing mood swings or irritability • Difficulty sleeping • Feeling sore muscles or heavy limbs • Suffering overuse injuries such as runner’s knee, achilles tendinitis, shin splints, and plantar fasciitis

• Loss of motivation • Getting more colds • Unintended weight loss • Feelings of anxiety The USNLM urges anyone experiencing these symptoms to rest completely for between one and two weeks. After that period of rest, the body should be fully recovered. However, if any of these issues linger after two weeks, seek the advice of a health care provider. A

health care provider may recommend additional rest and/or conduct a series of tests to determine if an underlying issue is causing any of the aforementioned symptoms. Rest is as vital to an effective exercise regimen as proper technique, ensuring the body has ample time to recover and reducing the risk of overuse injuries.

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creenings are vital components of preventive health care. Much like healthy diets and routine exercise can reduce a person’s risk for various diseases, early screenings can reduce the likelihood that diseases like cancer will prove fatal. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of life, including preventive care. Data from the medical records vendor Epic revealed that, between March 2020, when COVID-19 was first declared a pandemic, and early fall 2020 screenings for cancers of the breast, cervix and colon had declined by 86 to 94 percent. Patients’ hesitation to schedule screenings during the pandemic is understandable. However, medical professionals continue to urge men and women, particularly those who are vulnerable to certain cancers, to schedule screenings. Doctors’ offices and hospitals have adjusted their

protocols during the pandemic in an effort to keep patients safe, so adults should not hesitate to schedule screenings. The following guidelines can help patients determine if the time is right for them to be screened for various cancers.

Breast: Hackensack Meridian Health notes that mammograms have reduced breast cancer mortality in the United States by 40 percent since 1990. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Society of Breast Imaging, American Society of Breast Surgeons, and American College of Radiology recommend that women begin receiving annual mammograms at age 40. Lung: Low-dose computed tomography, often referred to as lowdose CT scans, are noninvasive, simple tests that have helped increase lung cancer survival rates considerably. Hackensack Meridian

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Cervical: Cervical cancer screenings, whether it’s a Pap test or an HPV test, can be conducted during women’s health screenings. Death rates for cervical cancer have dropped considerably thanks to increased screening, so it’s important that women discuss their risk with their physicians. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends averagerisk women between the ages of 21 and 29 have a Pap test every three years, while those between the ages

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Skin: Skin cancer screenings typically involve doctors examining patients’ skin from head to toe. If the doctor notices any abnormalities, a biopsy may be taken. People at increased risk of skin cancer, which includes those with fair complexions, a significant history of sun exposure and sunburns and a family history of skin cancer and melanoma should receive full-body screening exams every year. People also can conduct self-examinations and report any abnormalities they find to their physicians immediately. Cancer screenings are vital components of preventive health care and should remain so even during the pandemic.

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The role different vitamins play function. Though the National Institutes of Health notes that isolated vitamin B6 deficiency is uncommon, a deficiency has been associated with various conditions, including a weakened immune system and dermatitis cheilitis, a condition marked by scaling on the lips and cracks at the corners of the mouth.

nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When it’s part of a health regimen that includes routine exercise, a healthy diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables can help people reduce their risk for various illnesses, including chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes. Many adults have known about the value of fruits and vegetables since they were youngsters and their parents repeatedly told them how important it was to eat healthy foods. Despite those early lessons, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that less than 10 percent of adults and adolescents eat enough fruits and vegetables. That’s unfortunate, as fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamins that benefit the body in myriad ways. The U.S. National Library of Medicine notes that vitamin deficiency occurs when people do not get enough of certain vitamins. Recognizing the many functions vitamins serve may compel adults and adolescents to include more fruits and vegetables in their diets. Vitamin A: The USNLM notes that vitamin A helps form and maintain healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin. According to the World Health Organization, vitamin A deficiency is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children and increases the risk of disease and death from severe infections. Vitamin B6: Vitamin B6 helps form red blood cells and maintain brain

Vitamin C: Vitamin C is an antioxidant that promotes healthy teeth and gums, helps the body absorb iron and maintains healthy tissue. In addition, vitamin C plays an integral role in helping wounds heal. Vitamin C deficiency impairs bone function, and Merck notes that in children that impairment can cause bone lesions and contribute to poor bone growth. Vitamin D: The USNLM notes that 10 to 15 minutes of sunshine three times per week is enough to produce the body’s vitamin D requirement for people at most latitudes. It’s hard to rely on food to supply ample vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium that is necessary for the development and maintenance of healthy teeth and bones. Vitamin E: Vitamin E helps the body form red blood cells and utilize vitamin K. Green, leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli are good sources of vitamin E. The Office of Dietary Supplements notes that a vitamin E deficiency can cause nerve and muscle damage, potentially leading to muscle weakness and vision problems. Vitamin K: Vitamin K helps to make certain proteins that are needed for blood clotting and the building of bones. The T.H. Chan School of Public Health at Harvard notes that the main type of vitamin K is found in green leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale and spinach. Vitamin K deficiency is rare, but it can lead to bleeding, hemorrhaging or osteoporosis. Vitamins are crucial to human beings’ overall health. Eating ample amounts of fruits and vegetables is a great and delicious way to avoid vitamin deficiency.

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The basics of interval training alternating between short bursts of intense exercise and brief periods of rest or less intense activity. The Mayo Clinic notes that periods of high-intensity exercise may be as brief as 30 seconds, while the less intense portions of the routine typically last between one to two minutes.

What are some benefits of interval training?

outine exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle. When attempting to incorporate exercise into their lives for the first time or after a long layoff, adults may go through a trial and error period as they attempt to find a routine they enjoy. Interval training is one approach to exercise that may be worth consideration.

What is interval training?

Sometimes referred to as high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, interval training involves

The time constraints of traditional workouts may compromise busy adults’ ability to exercise regularly. But interval training sessions don’t tend to take as long thanks to the periods of highintensity exercise. According to the Harvard Medical School, an interval training session that lasts 15 to 20 minutes can produce the same cardiovascular results as a more traditional, moderate 30-minute exercise session. Interval training also can help people who are not constrained by time get better results. The Mayo Clinic notes that, as a person’s body adjusts to more high-intensity exercise, his or her aerobic capacity will improve. That should enable them to exercise for longer periods of time at a higher intensity, producing better results over the long haul. Before increasing

How many calories are burned during popular physical activities

urning calories is often a focal point of weight loss efforts. People go to great lengths to burn more calories, but they might be surprised to learn how many they can burn performing relatively routine physical activities. Men and women also may be surprised to learn that they burn calories differently from one another. According to the Mayo Clinic, men usually have less body fat and more muscle than women of the same age and weight. As a result, men typically burn more calories than women, though body size and composition also affects how many calories a person will burn while performing a given activity. For example, a man who is larger and has more muscle than

another man his age will burn more calories, even if both men perform the same activity with the same level of intensity. The U.S. Department of Agriculture cites the following calorie-burning figures for a 154-pound, 5’10” man who performs certain physical activities. Women likely won’t burn as many calories performing these activities, but each activity can still

the intensity of their workouts, adults can consult their physicians to ensure they’re capable of doing so safely. Interval training also can be beneficial to people without access to exercise equipment, a position many fitness enthusiasts found themselves in during the COVID-19 pandemic. Without acess to weights due to gym closures, some people may have found their workouts lacked the intensity they had grown accustomed to. By interval training when running, cycling, walking, swimming, or using cardiovascular machines, adults can make their workouts more intense.

Can anyone utilize interval training? Getting a physical prior to beginning an interval training regimen can help people determine just how much intensity they can handle. But alternating between intensity levels during a workout should be something most adults can handle, especially after they consult with their physicians about the level of intensity their bodies can handle. The Mayo Clinic also urges people to consider their risk for overuse injury. Muscle, tendon and bone injuries can occur if exercise regimens become too intense too quickly, so take things slowly at first and readjust intensity levels depending on how your body reacts. Interval training can be a great way to get vigorous exercise even when time is limited.

be an effective way for men and women to burn more calories.

Walking (3.5 miles per hour): In 30 minutes, a man can expect to burn 140 calories. A man who walks 4.5 miles per hour will burn approximately 230 calories. The online health resource Healthline.com notes that a 125pound person may burn roughly 150 calories walking for 30 minutes at 4.5 miles per hour.

Hiking: A man will burn roughly 185 calories in 30 minutes of moderateintensity hiking. Women won’t burn as many calories, but both moderate and vigorous hiking are great ways to burn calories regardless of a person’s gender.

Light gardening/yard work: A man will burn approximately 165 calories in 30 minutes performing light gardening/yard work, while he will burn roughly 220 calories performing more physically taxing yard work like chopping wood. A 125-pound person will burn roughly 135 calories after 30 minutes of light gardening.

Cycling: Men can burn roughly 145 calories cycling at 10 miles per hour or less for 30 minutes. That figure jumps to 295 calories when men ride at 10 miles per hour or faster. Healthline notes that a 125-pound person can burn roughly 210 calories in 30 minutes when riding between 12 and 13.9 miles per hour. Playing with children: Play sessions with the kids can help both moms and dads burn calories. Healthline notes that a 155-pound person may burn 149 calories in 30 minutes of playing with kids at moderate intensity, while a 125pound person will burn roughly 120 calories in the same time. No two individuals are the same, so it can be hard for men and women to pinpoint just how many calories they burn performing popular physical activities. But there’s no denying that many of the activities adults engage in every day afford them ample opportunities to burn calories.

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am disappointed that our mayor Pedral Bral who has a comfortable living income as a doctor deprives the American worker of his ability to support his family. He is telling landscapers that they canâ€™t work 160 days a year, every Saturday and Sunday, New Years, Martin L. King, Presidents, Columbus, memorial, 4th July, Veterans, Labor, Thanksgiving, Christmas. This new law sets a precedent. What next? No construction or home repairs? Will the law apply to the park district which landscapes on weekends? How about the school district which does maintenance on these days? Yes, it can be noisy and dusty at times, but then I am reminded how lucky we are to have all

the trees and open green space. To keep our village maintained we pay a price. So a suggestion, when landscapers register with the village hand out a sheet of rules, hours, leaf blowers held low so not to blow dust, mowers to comply with the decimal law, etc. If it rains on Friday, no work, Saturday and Sunday, no work, now we have a holiday on Monday, no work. As a reminder, six days shalt thou labor and do all thou work. Some of these holidays will reduce the workingclass family man ability to work only four days a week. Jean Pierce Great Neck

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Delete name of ex-president from discourse

t is time for all responsible press and media to bury the name of the disgraced former occupant of The White House.

The name of this coarse reviled individual whose lame attempt at a coup d’etat (only his own malevolent incompetence prevented

success) caused so much pain and horror must be deleted from the popular lexicon. “Disgraced ex-President,”

“former occupant of The White House,” “former administration,” etc. are all perfectly adequate replacements for referring by name

to the horror of the last four years. What brand? Eric Cashdan Sands Point

Adequate vaccine supplies needed now

s reported the cases of COVID-19 infection rate has risen in New York. In New York City alone there is only one more week of vaccine available. Places like the Brooklyn Army Terminal have shut down due to lack of vaccine. In addition

Mount Sinai has canceled appointments and NYU Langone Health stopped scheduling new appointments. As such I find this most troubling. My wife Eva is 67 years old and I am 71 years old and we both need the vaccine as most people do. The

government needs to do more to get the COVID-19 vaccine to the American people, many of whom are sick and dying. President- elect Joseph Biden promises to get more vaccine out. I hope he succeeds. U Until then my wife and I are practicing good health hab-

its like getting tested, frequent hand washing and using hand sanitizer, and staying six feet apart when in stores. We are also taking increased supplements of vitamin D. Now as reported in the AARP Bulletin this month, stated vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher

risk of acute upper respiratory infection and is a common trait among COVID-19 patients. Let me also point out that nothing yet can replace the COVID-19 vaccine and we all need it now! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Bellerose

Forgiving student An ode to President debt and deadbeats Trump, current politics

en. Charles Schumer wanting Uncle Sam to forgive the first $50,000 in outstanding college loans sounds great. Who doesn’t want free stuff from Washington? But what about the millions of American parents who saved and sacrificed to put their children through college. What about the students who worked at part time jobs to attend college? Millions benefited from being able to attend college on student loans. This has given them access to the middle class. Sadly, too many students then stuck Uncle Sam with the bill. Despite being successfully employed for years at well-paying jobs, there are several hundred thousand former students with ample income who refuse to pay off their student loans. Taxpayers are left with billions of dollars in uncollected debts. Now Schumer wants Washington to just write off hundreds

of billions in outstanding student loan debt. Many larger private colleges have endowment funds ranging from millions to billions. Why don’t they contribute to reducing their own graduating students debt instead of taxpayers? Collecting some of these outstanding debts from those who can easily aﬀord to is only fair. Given that we are now burdened with over $27.7 trillion in long-term debt, equal attention must be paid to this scandal as well. Why not start by denying federal and state tax refunds to those deadbeats who look for a free ride at our expense? When will the White House and Congress speak up on this issue as well and introduce appropriate legislation to assist in collecting these outstanding debts? Time will tell. Larry Penner Great Neck

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ow to distribute the vaccine? President Trump had a plan. He said it would be done fast, as fast as we possibly can. President-elect Biden would participate, to help make sure it gets done And by doing that, both parties would be put under the gun. But Trump is now keeping him out which will cause a major delay To ensure that Trump supporters would proudly yet ignorantly say That it’s Biden’s fault and they’ll all yell out enthusiastically with glee. But do you know what that will lead to? Sorry. It’s something you really don’t want to see. Your son, daughter, mother or father. Good chance, one or all could end up dead. That negative epitome will cause many so much dread. Enough said? Yet it can be prevented. It’s in the hands of you know who, But all he knows is that he lost. There’s nothing he cares to do. Mr. President. Stop it! Grow up. Who needs to hear you vent And take it out on others because of how the election went. Pass out the vaccine. You know it’s not going to be easy to do. We need to stop Covid-19. It’s so much worse than the flu. Be presidential. You can do it. For you it would be an easy sell. But he won’t do it, he’s saying to Biden and to all of us, “GO TO HELL!” “Share with me” should be his words to help do this overwhelming job. But he’d rather say, “Let’s knock Biden oﬀ.” Sounds like words directly from the mob. His goal: See Biden blamed for not distributing the coronavirus vaccine on time And this so-called new president-elect would be blamed for committing the crime, Thus, making Trump look good. Even in parting, he believes that it’s still all about him. He doesn’t care if mommy or daddy, daughter or son or the country, sinks or swims. “I was robbed of victory. Instead of me, look what you got in defeat. An incompetent boob. Support me my loyal followers. Riot in the street.” There’s nothing better than revenge; to release his anger, to even his account. “Fake news cost me the election” he’ll yell out. “Shoulda had a real recount.” But we must remember, the faster the vaccine flows to us, the better oﬀ we are. It covers all who live in our country, from east to west, north to south, both near and far. This disease has no favorites. It yearns to hear throughout the country its favorite cry. “Forget about the vaccine. For all of you, be prepared. It’s now your turn, to die.” Die? Trump supporters, get together. Tell him it’s now time to pass the buck By sharing to figure out the best way to distribute the vaccine or else, we’ll all be out of luck. But could Mr. Trump really be so evil and so much into himself by not giving a damn? Then we should be thankful we’re getting someone presidential. Joe Biden! Welcome to, our new Uncle Sam. He believes we should all get along with each other. Remember, to be free, We have to be sure to maintain our sacred democracy. That’s the way it must be. No matter what you think of Biden, unlike Trump you know he really cares and is fair. Together we’ll be able to stop the coronavirus cold. “Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! What a great resolution:To have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR. By Alvin Goldberg Great Neck

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Hold Biden accountable from day one

resident Biden has repeatedly said that he will have 100 million vaccinations administered within the first 100 days of his administration. According to my calculations, that’s 1 million per day.

I’d like this publication to keep track of the numbers and publish the actual results by day in every future publication of The Williston Times. I’d also like to see this publication list the administration’s excuses for not meeting this target.

For example, one of Biden’s aides remarked that they found it much worse than they thought as soon as Biden was sworn in. Excuse No. 1. Will Biden say if asked why they haven’t been meeting the commitment to the American

people, “C’mon, gimme a break, man” and walk away, which is his usual response when asked a tough question? Also, will every infection and death after his inauguration be attributable to his mismanagement of his administration’s response as

was blamed on Trump? I sincerely doubt it since the mainstream media is already fawning over Biden as they did with Obama. I predict a Nobel Prize is in Biden’s future. Vic Oliveri Williston Park

Keep Plandome Road flag display alive

or the past several years, with the help of our community, American Legion Post 304 has beautified Plandome Road while honoring our nation’s veterans, those who gave their best and those who gave their all to protect our country and preserve our freedoms. Our tradi-

tion began in 2014 and we are asking your assistance to carry on the placement of American Flags on our poles along Plandome Road. We invite you to make a donation that will allow us to place 59 American flags, at a cost of $20 each and $20 for white spinner poles, along our

downtown main street. Together we can beautify Plandome Road with a gesture that salutes those patriotic and selfless sons and daughters of Manhasset who have served or are serving our country. American Legion Post 304 will create an Honor Roll of Supporters that will be pub-

lished for Memorial Day 2021. If you wish, you may include the name of a friend or loved one who served and whom you wish to honor or memorialize. All donations may be made payable to American Legion Post 304 and mailed to Thomas Buzzitta, PO Box 304, Manhasset, NY 11030.

Together we can continue this project that both beautifies our town and recognizes those who have paid the price of freedom. Thomas Buzzitta Sergeant-at-Arms American Legion Post 304 Manhasset

Hyperbole and hypocrisy with a capital H

s a lifelong Republican, it is my duty to address the vitriol of one of your Viewpoint columns in today’s paper. Week after week this writer spews her venom and goes unchallenged but that is going to change today. In 2016, my vote was a writein for another GOP candidate as I did not like what I saw in the GOP debates. Donald Trump was calling people names, ridiculing their looks and acting like a child of 10. He won the primary and to my surprise , the Presidency of the United States. I see him with all of his warts, I have cringed many times in the past four years but agree with most of his policies and consider them successful. The twisting of facts by this writer and the down right lies have got to be addressed. “Extorting Ukraine” is the first distortion. Donald Trump was framed by the Obama administration and the FBI. It is not hyperbole, it is fact and Rudy Giuliani went overseas to gather facts about that case and went to get the real story from the source about the Bidens. The quid pro quo crime was actually carried out by Joe Biden, all on tape, and in the end, the corruption was true and his son is

now being investigated for money laundering. Trump was right. The press cover-up before the election is just part of the crooked events that surround it. “Turning Covid into the ultimate weapon for voter suppression.” Bologna. The absentee ballot has been around my entire life and is there for the taking. The minute the Democrats sent their lawyers to change the rules, eliminate signature and postmark checks, I knew the fix was in. I did not need Trump to tell me. Hundred of aﬃdavits signed under threat of perjury. Without the power of the courts to investigate allegations thoroughly nothing can be proved or disproved. That was one of the goals of Ted Cruz and others, to appoint a commission to do a complete investigation. “Promoting violent reprisals against peaceful protesters. You have got to be kidding. Where have you been for the last eight months, under a rock? Let’s just go through the Washington D.C. “peaceful protest” after they tried to burn down the church in Lafayette Park. Mixed in with all of the “peacefuls” were your leftist anarchists, BLM, Antifa and the rest of the left-wing hoodlums. They had frozen water bottles stashed, bricks and other pro-

jectiles and would not clear the area when asked. City after city attacked, looted, murders committed, arson, innocent victims and police beaten and none of these were White Supremacists, Proud Boys or any of the others that you named in your rant ridden soliloquy. Don’t believe me, go to youtube and pull up the hours of videotape and watch them for yourself. Do not try to pin this on Trump. Your Democratic, irresponsible governors and Mayors allowed it to happen and destroyed the lives of their citizens. They should hang their heads in shame and all should be impeached! “The Deplorables.” You are full of hateful hyperbole. Thousands upon thousands of Trump’s base have attended rallies, all were peaceful. His base is the average man on the street, hardworking, decent and family-oriented. There are fringes of both parties that do not represent the majority and a brilliant woman like you should know that. They have values, value life, liberty and freedom of speech. Your Christo-fascist dig says more about you than it does about Trump supporters. You could use a little humility and Christian love in your soul. You see no good, only evil. Where

you got the idea that Republicans are poor, neglected (and you had to throw in white because you are racist to the core) white people escapes me. I would say a person who is for killing a baby at nine months gestation or letting it die afterward is about as deplorable as you can get. I would say that continuing to tell minority groups that they cannot make it in this country and that all is stacked against them is deplorable. I would say that going around the country and destroying city after city and destroying people’s lives is deplorable. I would say that spewing venom and distortion week after week is deplorable. The attack on the Capitol last week was planned in advance and not by the Trump supporters who were at his speech. In fact, the attack began while Trump was still speaking. It was a 45-minute walk from the speech area to the Capitol. The Capitol law enforcement knew that there were threats of violence as they had gathered info from the internet but they didn’t take it seriously. The D.C. police chief was worried about the size of the crowd in the city and had requested National Guard backup, he was denied. The thugs were

far-right anarchists and trouble makers and should all be locked up and the key thrown away. That is the diﬀerence between us. Kamala Harris was part of a group bailing out BLM rioters and other low lives who were rampaging across the country. Now that is deplorable. “Provoking War with Iran” is laughable. Even after giving them billions in the dark of night, the Iranians took our Sailors hostage and continued to chant “death to America”. Obama thought he could coddle these ideologically twisted radicals into behaving and changing their outlook. It was a joke. Behind the scenes, they were allowed to collect their own soil samples for testing and denied the IAEA the right to survey their military installations. Only a fool would trust a country like this. Sanctions and punishing their terrorist leaders has diminished their power greatly and might have succeeded in change if more time was given. Peace through strength not capitulation. The Iran deal was a fiasco from the start and in five more years they can build a nuclear weapon with impunity. There was no war. Gayle Palmer Williston Park

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Plandome Hghts. wrong to remove planners

MPORTANT: The Village will be hosting a public hearing on Monday, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. to discuss the proposed elimination of the Village’s independent Planning Board and the transfer of its powers to the Board of Trustees. This is an important decision that deserves more transparency and resident input as well as thorough evaluation of the pros and cons. We encourage you to attend the public hearing remotely via Zoom videoconference. Information on how to participate in the public hearing will be available on the village website, www.plandomeheightsny.gov, two hours before the meeting. Background — Function of the Planning Board Plandome Heights has three types of boards – The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), the Architectural Review Board (ARB) and the Planning Board. The BZA considers requests for variances to our zoning laws, the ARB reviews building plans to keep our homes in character with our neighborhood, and the Planning Board considers requests to subdivide properties into smaller sizes. Members of the three boards are appointed by the mayor and the Board of Trustees to staggered fiveyear terms. All three boards – ARB, BZA and Planning Board — are independent boards separate from the mayor and trustees.The function of the Planning Board is to review planned development balancing the public good of the community with the private rights of the landowner. They are completely independent from the Board of Trustees. The Planning Board is advisory and meets as needed on proposed subdivisions and serving as a guide for future development. Importance of an independent Planning Board Planning boards are not supposed

to be influenced by elected officials. This check and balance is emphasized in Paragraph 3 of NYS Village law 7-718 that governs planning boards and stipulates that no person who is a member of the village board of trustees shall be eligible for membership on the Planning Board.Decisions of a planning board cannot be reversed by the board of trustees. Eliminating an independent Planning Board places too much power in the hands of so few.An independent planning board avoids the actual or perceived situation where an elected official may want to become a trustee or get votes to influence the creation of a subdivision. This can also protect the Village from potential lawsuits in the case of alleged impropriety.The Villages of Plandome, Plandome Manor and Baxter Estates in Port Washington, small residential villages like ours, all have independent planning boards. Barbara Donno, mayor of Plandome Manor, has emphasized the importance of villages having independent planning boards to avoid appearances of impropriety and potential lawsuits. Three years ago, the Village of Baxter Estates changed to an independent planning board, free of their board of trustees. At the time, Mayor Nora Haagenon stated, “An independent planning board is fairer, more independent and less likely to make decisions for political reasons.” Competency of Planning Board Members The Village Planning Board has run efficiently since the Village’s incorporation in 1929, dealing with subdivisions as they came up. The Planning Board laid out the entire village the way it is now. The Planning Board members have always done due diligence, researched documents, listened to community concerns and visiting the proposed sites prior to meeting and

before making any decisions. They are responsible residents, living in the Village over 30 years. Former members have included a former mayor, trustee, president of our Plandome Heights Women’s Club, and an attorney as well as other professionals. All members can understand technical issues and rely on the expertise of the building inspector and Village attorney for advice. If needed, they can call other experts, just as the board of trustees does.By state law, planning board and zoning board of appeals members are required to obtain four hours of training a year. As such, there is no cost or time-saving advantage to replacing our independent Planning Board with our Board of Ttrustees. In fact, it will add an additional burden on our volunteer trustees.Projects addressed by our Planning Board in recent years include: a subdivision on Summit Drive, and the transfer of Plandome Pond Park from Nassau County to the Town of North Hempstead, which assured it remained a passive park. The board also provided feedback to the Plandome Village Planning Board on a subdivision on The Terrace that abutted Shore Road in our Village. The board requested safeguards to protect Shore Road resident properties. Other considerations The appointed term of Planning Board members is five years to provide continuity of planning. Many of our planning board members have served multiple terms. Trustees, as elected oﬃcials, have only two-year terms. Elected oﬃcials come and go and sometimes are voted out, potentially losing that continuity.While most of Village property is not eligible for subdivision based on the size of our properties, there are still 12 properties in the Village that can possibly be subdivided — eight designated as low probability because of

limited frontage that would require a variance and four considered high probability. While a small number of properties, Plandome Heights residents and the landowners of these properties should have the same independent consideration as any other property in our Village. What’s the Rush? The civic association does not understand the urgency of this issue in the middle of the winter, in the middle of a pandemic when in-person hearings are not possible. Members of the Planning Board have already received emails from the mayor thanking them for their service, prior to even conducting the public hearing. In addition, minutes of the December and January Board of Trustee meetings have not been posted to the Village website when discussions of this action presumably took place. And as stated in a recent Manhasset Times article, the candhair of the Planning Board never discussed with members his thoughts on dissolving the Planning Board.We urge the Board of Trustees to slow down this process. This is an important decision that deserves more transparency and resident input as well as thorough evaluation of the pros and cons. We encourage you to attend the public hearing remotely via Zoom videoconference on Feb. 1 at 6 p.m. Information on how to participate in the public hearing will be available on the Village website, www.plandomeheights-ny.gov, two hours before the meeting. If you cannot attend, please feel free to email us your thoughts on this matter prior to the hearing at info@plandomeheightscivic.org. Rosemary Mascali President and Board Members Plandome Heights Civic Association

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lion). Once again, we hear their the GOP mantra of “budget deficit” and “national debt,” which they conveniently ignore when it comes to $1 trillion in tax cuts for the wealthiest, but summon whenever a Democrat is in the White House having to clean up the mess left by a Republican. Using budget reconciliation, which requires only 51 votes – as McConnell did to deprive Democrats any input whatsoever in the tax legislation that benefited the wealthiest and screwed New Yorkers’ by capping the SALT deduction – would be one way to get through the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package and climate-friendly infrastructure plan. But declaring the existential climate crisis a national emergency – a tactic Trump abused to divert Defense funding to build his Border Wall — would be another way to get over McConnell’s likely obstruction. Trump

demonstrated that the Defense Budget doesn’t really need $740 billion budgeted, so Biden should allocate some of that to address the national security threat the climate crisis poses. Biden has only two years to get through the bold, important legislation needed to put America back on track to progress, and as Schumer said, show Americans that a functioning government can indeed make their lives better. And, thankfully, in that top tier of priorities, in concert with defeating COVID-19 and rebuilding an economy and a society based on social justice and sustainability, is addressing the climate crisis. Significantly, Biden is issuing a memorandum elevating climate change to a national security priority, but practically and politically he needs to go further and designate the climate crisis the national emergency that it is.

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Broker should represent both sides If you hired a friend (which I had mentioned a while back not to do in some cases) to sell and search out a purchaser for your home, I would be curious as to how many of you had an excellent experience and those who were disappointed and let down. I am doing my own internal survey and I would appreciate it if you have had either a good or bad experience to let me know by emailing me: phil@turnkeyrealestate.com. I will not mention any names and I will report the findings in a future column. The next most important item if you are a seller, investor, purchaser, renter, or lessee of residential or commercial property is how many of you make the eﬀort to search online and read whatever reviews and testimonials are available about potential agents that you might consider hiring now or in the future? More and more consumers who are looking to sell, invest, purchase, rent, or lease residential and commercial properties are choosing this method to gain valuable information about the individual(s) profile, background, knowledge, etc. and inner essence as a person based on past and current comments. This will go a very long way and be a huge determining factor as to their credibility and professionalism and whether or not you will choose them as your broker of record in representing you in the sale of your property. The majority of the time the home is the most tangible and valuable asset that you possess which contributes to your wealth throughout your lifetime. What attributes will you be looking for in your Broker? If you are a purchaser, will the Broker who you choose be truly working for you as a seller’s, broker’s, buyer’s or dual agent, or if you are a seller will they be representing you as a seller’s agents but then will they possibly potentially become way too close to their buyer and inadvertently become a quasi dual agent? I want to be clear and upfront that we as quality, professional, knowledgeable brokers and salespeople all want to build rapport and long-term relationships since that is how we build and scale our businesses for referrals and for the purpose of our short and future profitability. However, there is that fine line between you as a Broker and salesperson representing your seller and investor as well as properly representing you as a buyer, without any conflicts of interest to

your seller. Not only does it sounds challenging and confusing, but many times it actually is. The law of agency and who you really represent is most times confusing to the typical agent who has been in the business for a short period of time, let alone many high-profile Brokers, too! I would like to know how many of my readers know the diﬀerences in how a seller and/or a buyer can be represented and the meaning of their specific type of representation being done the correct way; (if you are an agent, you can answer, too, but I will need to know if you are a licensed Realtor so the survey isn’t skewed either way). What I have found over the years is that the law of agency as to whom your agent represents can be extremely confusing. Generally, I don’t feel agents always explain to their sellers, investors, and buyers the diﬀerences. What’s more critical is being straight-

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forward, transparent, and accurate when conveying pertinent information to all intended parties before, during, and after the sale. The real problem is the law of agency is way too confusing for almost everyone. I have even conversed with some lawyers who do not really know the true and accurate diﬀerences. Other states have a diﬀer-

ent type of representation called transaction agency where you as a salesperson or Broker do not represent either the seller or buyer but just the transaction (which I believe is less confusing and much easier to perform). You’re sort of an intermediary in conveying information to both parties, while at the same time being transparent, upfront, and candid in conveying the necessary and needed information to enable the parties to come to an agreement. Another explanation is, and I quote from DownTown Real Estate in Fort Collins, Colo., and a few of my own words, “A transaction broker cannot act in the buyer’s or the seller’s interests, by law, they work to facilitate the transaction, communicate between both parties, write the contract and attend the closing as opposed to specifically representing a seller, buyer or both parties as is done in many other states in the U.S.”

Professionally speaking, I believe the New York Department of State with the assistance of NYSAR (New York State Association of Realtors) should consider adopting this other way to represent parties in their sales. It is less convoluted and another choice to enable sales to take place. It would be up to the agent to provide this information in the proper fashion to the seller, buyer, and investor to make it clear that this is just another way to approach a transaction that will lead to a successful conclusion. Realtors, attorneys, sellers, investors, buyers, and tenants, what are your thoughts on this idea? Call, text, or email me. Thank you. Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 39 years of experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S). For a “FREE” 15 minute consultation, a value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com Just email or snail mail (regular mail) with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in the

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99 Arlington Street, Mineola

5 bd, 2 ba, 2,400 sqft, Sold on: 12/17/20, Sold Price: $610,000 Schools: Mineola

5 bd, 2 ba, 2,200 sqft, Sold on: 12/13/20, Sold Price: $595,000 Schools: East Williston

122 Wentworth Avenue, Albertson

80 Argyle Road, Albertson

4 bd, 4 ba, Sold on: 1/6/21, Sold Price: $798,000 Schools: Herricks

4 bd, 3 ba, Sold on: 12/17/20, Sold Price: $945,000 Schools: East Williston

Editorâ€™s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in New Hyde Park, the Willistons, Mineola and surrounding areas by a variety of real estate agencies. This information about the home and the photos were obtained through the Zillow.com. The homes are presented solely based on the fact that they were recently sold in New Hyde Park, the Willistons, Mineola and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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‘Play ball’: Nassau OKs high-risk sports Continued from Page 1 At a news conference Wednesday morning, Curran said that she had spoken to Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein, the county health director, about the possibility the day that the state authorized them to be played. “I asked him and his team at the Department of Health to work with our school districts, to help them, if they wanted to, safely resume school sports according to state guidance,” Curran said. “Superintendents, teachers and staﬀ have done a great job of keeping kids safe in schools, and that’s why inside a school building is one of the safest places for kids. I firmly believe that sports under supervision and following guidelines is a safe space for kids [when] done right, done well.” School districts that opt into playing high-risk sports will be required to follow state guidance, Curran said. “The state has provided thorough guidance to allow our young residents back on the fields and the courts,” Curran said. “We’re directed school districts to follow this guidance in their entirety.” Rules in the state guidance include no more than 50 percent occupancy indoors, no more than two spectators per player, 6 feet of distance when possible, distance markers, face coverings, hand sanitizing and washing facilities, and implementing health screenings for spectators and employees. While competitions and tournaments will be allowed, travel for practice or play will be prohibited “outside of the region or contiguous counties,” the guidelines say, with interstate travel for practice or play strongly discour-

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A play at Sewanhaka High School’s 2019 Homecoming game. Football has been recognized as one of numerous “high-risk” sports which have been reauthorized by the state. aged. While Nassau is requiring that state guidance be followed, Curran said districts can implement additional precautions if they wish. Districts will also need to draft a safety plan unique to their athletic department under the state guidance. The county Health Department will also make random compliance checks at the districts to make sure the guidelines are enforced, Curran said. Pat Pizzarelli, executive director of Section VIII, which oversees public

high school sports in Nassau County, was also present at the news conference. “I stressed to our athletic administrators yesterday to stress to their coaches that the safety of our studentathletes is our number 1 priority,” Pizzarelli said. “We don’t want this to affect our schools, our student-athletes, our teachers or our communities, so we’re going to work very hard to follow the protocols that the state and county have put together.” The move comes four months after

a Nassau County Supreme Court judge dismissed a lawsuit from the Massapequa school district against the county over the cancellation of sports for the remainder of the 2020 calendar year. State Assemblyman Ed Ra (RFranklin Square) had supported legislation to allow full-contact sports to return. “Today’s announcement from the administration clears the path for our kids to get back on the court, back on the field, and back on the ice,” Ra said in a statement. “I’m heartened to see the governor respond to our bipartisan push to get scholastic sports back. It will be critical for our local health departments statewide to collaborate with school athletics oﬃcials to implement the right health and safety protocols. Our kids and their coaches deserve a smooth, safe, coordinated transition back to gameplay. I’m so relieved student-athletes in my community will be able to rejoin their teammates and make memories they’ll never forget.” Plans from the state called for a year’s worth of high school athletics to be condensed to six months. Low-tomedium risk winter sports began Jan. 4, including boys swimming and diving, bowling, wrestling, gymnastics, and dance/kickline. Fall sports are to start on March 1, including football, soccer, girls tennis, cross-country running, volleyball, sideline cheerleading, dance/kickline team, field hockey, and girls swimming and diving; and all spring sports would start on April 22, including lacrosse, baseball, softball, boys tennis, track and field, girls badminton and boys golf.

Park Place finds a new home in an olde friend Continued from Page 2 On Nov. 29, the Olde Trading Post officially closed its doors to the public, but ownership expressed optimism over having a staple of the New Hyde Park community entering in its place. “As we are sad about our departure, we want to congratulate and wish the best of luck to Park Place as they are taking over,” the website’s home page reads. “We look forward to

continuously supporting them in the future.” “We are proud to announce that we have found our new home, in our original hometown of New Hyde Park,“ Park Place ownership said in a November post. “Our motivation to re-open was not only to keep our brand alive but to keep all the people that made it possible, employed. Our employees are our family and we were

determined to bring their workplace back as fast as possible.” Tesoriero called the move into the Olde Trading Post “a match made in heaven.” He said that finding the establishment that is already so familiar to the New Hyde Park community was a silver lining in the process and plans for increased outdoor dining are already in the works. Other plans for brunches, micro-

events due to the coronavirus such as small-scale weddings and parties, and happy hour events are also coming to fruition, Tesoriero said. Since December, Park Place has been using its new location exclusively for online orders and take-out. For more information, call 516-775-9004 or visit Park Place’s Facebook page and website.

Wheatley student a Regeneron finalist Continued from Page 2 The final step for Zha and her fellow scholars in the Regeneron contest will be a week of presentations to judges beginning March 10, a public exhibition of

their projects on March 14 and an awards gala on March 17, all conducted virtually. Each of the 40 finalists will receive a cash prize of at least $25,000, with the top 10 students taking home awards ranging

from $40,000 to $250,000. Whatever the outcome, Zha says the experience and making it this far will be a reward on its own. “When I submitted, I thought that no

matter what the outcome is, I’ll be happy because I wrote a research paper on what I’ve worked on for years,” Zha said. “And I think that is an accomplishment all its own.”

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N.Y. to receive more weekly vaccine doses Continued from Page 1 to the president who heads up the COVID-19 task force, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Gen. Gustave Perna, the chief operating officer of the vaccination distribution effort. Even with the increase, Cuomo said, it would take around 17 weeks to vaccinate the seven million people currently eligible to receive the vaccine. “We’ve been going week to week and you really can’t plan and schedule when you don’t know what you’re going to get next week,” Cuomo said. “You can’t do it in any orderly way, so knowing what number we’re going to get for the next three weeks is very important because it will bring efficiency to the program that we haven’t been able to implement.” Of the 10 New York regions on the state’s online vaccine tracker, Long Island had the fifth-ranked percentage of vaccine doses administered with 75 percent. Long Island administered 172,500 doses out of the 229,520 received as of Wednesday, according to state figures. The 75 percent administration figure for Long Island is slightly higher than the statewide 74 percent.

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the state will receive a 16 percent increase in weekly vaccine distributions from the federal government. Despite the administration rate being above the statewide average, Long Island had the lowest level of hospital workers who have received vaccinations. Northwell Health, the health care system that is spearheading distribution eﬀorts on Long Island, stressed the need to vaccinate health care workers as quickly as possible. “As New York State’s largest health

system and private employer, Northwell Health remains focused on vaccinating our front-line workers — and each day we inoculate hundreds more of our team members,” a statement from Northwell said. “We do not make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory and expect the rate of vaccinated staﬀ to vary from facility to facility.”

Northwell President and CEO Michael Dowling said roughly 43,000 of the 75,000 Northwell Health employees have been vaccinated since Dec. 14. He also said Northwell has the resources to administer 10,000 doses per day, but was averaging 2,000 to 2,500 vaccination doses daily. Cuomo said recommendations to use the distributed second doses of the vaccine as first doses for others have been circulating. Cuomo said the federal government does not permit that due to potential confusion with scheduling future inoculations. “If you start using the second dose as the first dose, you have to have a dramatically increased supply because otherwise, you’re going to leave people without a second dose when their appointment is due 21 days later, and that’s why the federal government has not approved that,” Cuomo said. Of the seven million people in New York who are now eligible to receive the vaccine, 870,000 are education workers, 207,000 are first responders, 100,000 are public safety workers, 100,000 are public transit workers and more than three million are people 65 and older.

1,100 total virus cases in schools Continued from Page 11 The East Williston and New Hyde ParkGarden City Park school districts, with 34 cases each, and the Floral Park-Bellerose school district, with 21 cases, accounted for 89 cases. CHART BY ROBERT PELAEZ For more information on how school districts and their schools are faring with the More than 1,100 students throughout North Shore public school districts tested positive for the coronavirus since coronavirus, visit https://schoolcovidreportcard.health.ny.gov/#/home. the beginning of the school year, according to state figures.

G.N.-based ticket brokers to pay millions in fines Continued from Page 11 The three brokers, which allegedly shared the same address on 747 Middle Neck Road according to the report, were listed as Just In Time Tickets Inc. and owner Evan Kohanian, Concert Specials Inc. and owner Steven Ebrani, and Cartisim Corp. and owner Simon Ebrani. Efforts to reach the owners or a representative from their companies for comment were unavailing. “Those who violate the BOTS Act cheat fans by forcing them to pay inflated prices to attend concerts, theater performances, and sporting events,” acting U.S. Attorney Seth D. DuCharme said. “This Office will spare no effort in prohibiting deceptive practices that

harm consumers.” The civil penalties, which varied for each broker, total more than $31 million, according to the Justice Department. A total of $11.2 million is charged against Just In Time Tickets Inc. and Kohanian, $16 million against Concert Special Inc. and Steven Ebrani, and $4.4 million against Cartisim Crop. and Simon Ebrani, according to the report. The report said the brokers were unable to pay that amount, so the three are required to collectively pay more than $3.7 million to provide for the suspension of the remainder of civil penalties. Just In Time Tickets Inc. and Kohanian are required to pay $1.64 million, Concert Special Inc. and Steven Ebrani

are required to pay $1.56 million, and Cartisim Crop. and Simon Ebrani are required to pay nearly $500,000, according to the report. The settlement orders also prohibit the brokers from using online bots to sidestep website protocols that deter nonhuman interactions from occurring, prohibit the concealing of computer IP addresses from company activities, and prohibit ticket purchases from any credit or debit card not in the name of the owner or the companies’ employees, according to the report. The three owners are also required to maintain records and provide full compliance with government officials.

“These defendants are alleged to have cheated the system to the detriment of consumers,” acting Assistant Attorney General Brian Boynton of the Justice Department’s civil division said. “Today’s filing serves notice that the Department of Justice will enforce the Better Online Ticket Sales Act in appropriate cases. We are pleased to work with our partners at the Federal Trade Commission on this and other matters important to consumers.” The report said that there had not been any final determination of wrongdoing by the three brokers as of Friday. Eﬀorts to reach law enforcement representatives for further information were unavailing.

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Continued from Page 14 “It’s not a question of resources as it is a question of will,” Burnett said. “So now they’re finally starting to do that and [the Capitol attack] was the event that pushed them over the line.” Trump and social media are certainly not alone in spreading misinformation. Cable television beginning with Fox has routinely featured hosts and guests who spread misinformation on everything from the presidential election to COVID-19. Republican elected officials, either because they agreed with Trump or feared his hold on the Republican base, have echoed his false claims. But many large corporations have announced they would not finance the campaigns of elected officials who refused to certify the results of the presidential election. Consumers should do the same by boycotting news outlets that help spread disinformation. And voters should do their jobs by sending home elected officials who try to deceive them.

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Long Islandâ€™s youth in concert The Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York (MYO) is presenting the top sixteen finalists of our 2020-2021 Concerto and Vocal Competition in a free virtual concert on Wednesday, Feb. 3 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom. The concert is free and open to the public and the featured performers are talented Long Island singers and instrumentalists between the ages of 9 and 17. The finalists will perform their pre-recorded competition piece and the winners will be chosen by an esteemed jury, including David Fryling, director of Choral Studies at Hofstra University,

professor Maureen Hynes, director of Orchestra and String Studies at LIU Post, and special guest Toyin Spellman-Diaz, oboist from the Imani Winds. The 1st place winners of the competition, one instrumentalist and one vocalist from each of the Divisions I (grades 4-8) and II (grades 9-12), will win an award in the amount of $500 each and may be able to perform as a soloist with their MYO ensemble during the 20212022 season. There will also be awards for the 2nd ($200), 3rd ($100), and 4th ($50) place winners, in each of the Instrumental and Vocal categories.

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Williston Park Library Keats Agency acquires upcoming events Marino Group Carl DelVecchio Memorial Library www.willistonparklibrary.org By: Donna McKenna, Director E-mail: wppubliclibrary@gmail.com New titles added to the collection: Mum & Dad—Joanna Trollope Wedding Dress—Danielle Steel Dead Land—Sara Paretsky Have You Seen Me?—Kate White Finding Freedom: Harry & Meghan and the Making of a Modern Royal Family—Omid Scobie Battle of Brothers—Robert Lacey Covid-19: The Pandemic That Never Should Have Happened & How to Stop the Next One—Debora Mackenzie Our New Daily Hours Are: Open for Browsing: Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm. Vestibule Pick-Up: Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm. Browsing & Vestibule Pickup: Saturday: 10am-4pm “Open for Browsing” means you can come inside, walk around the Library, and look for books and other items. Please limit your time to 30 minutes. Only one family at a time will be permitted in the Children’s Room. Items requested over the phone can be picked up in the Library vestibule. Please maintain social distancing practices while in the Library.

All customers and staﬀ are required to wear face coverings at all times while in the Library, per Executive Order 202.17. Face coverings must cover both your mouth and nose. Congregating is not permitted. Two computers are available for public use. Please return items in the outside book drops. For safety reasons, we cannot accept items returned inside the Library! Thank you for cooperating with the guidelines we have in place to keep us all safe. Adult Programs Book Discussion—January 27—7pm via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https:// adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/929818828 43?pwd=QnVYbjQyRGx0NHdyd3BoeUZ vQXJiUT09 Meeting ID: 929 8188 2843 Passcode: WPBookClub Copies of The Great Alone are available at the Circulation Desk. Valentine Cottage—Craft-to-Go—$20 material fee. Registration ends on January 22. Craft pick-up date—January 2529. Registration required at willistonpr@ yahoo.com. Please check our website, willistonparklibrary.org, for this week’s DIY story time.

Nationwide Insurance Hall of Fame Member Ron Keats has completed the acquisition of Marino Coverage Group of Franklin Square. The Marino Agency served Franklin Square and surrounding areas with insurance for over 30 years. Its owner, Mary Jean Marino had a successful and award-winning career. Of her many accomplishments, Marino achieved Champion Level Production 15 times and Presidents Conference Level 5 times with her primary carrier. In providing for a seamless transition, most of the Marino staff including Mary Jean herself is joining Keats. Clients will have the benefit of having the same folks caring for their needs and providing professional guidance and advice. “I love the opportunity afforded by Keats Agency for me and my staff,” Marino said. “They are an industry leader and it’s obvious why. Their organization is so skilled, technologically advanced and structured to offer the kind of service I want for all of my customers. They have far more carriers and options than we did and have extensive expertise in both Personal and Commercial lines of insurance. I am thrilled for my staff,

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my clients and myself to be making the move to Keats.” “I’ve known Mary Jean my entire career. She and her staﬀ are a perfect complement to our agency. They are kind, caring and will go out of their way to help clients. I am very happy to have her and the team on board as we continue to strive to be the best insurance place to do business with on Long Island. The acquisition aﬀords us more opportunity to better serve the public with these experienced and professional agents and service folks.” said Ron Keats, president of Keats Insurance Agencies.

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Keats Insurance Agencies has acquired Marino Coverage Group.

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A Zoom tribute to Frank Sinatra on Feb. 15 Musical maven Mel Haber will keep the romance going after Valentine’s Day with a special Zoom presentation about the life and music of Frank Sinatra. On Feb. 15 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm (doors will open at 7:15), Haber will trace Sinatra’s career from his early days with Harry James and his band until the early 1980s. I ncluded will be not only some of Frank’s greatest recordings, but also his

appearances in movies, television, and concerts. In addition to the thematic “My Funny Valentine,” Zoomers will get to see him sing such songs as “One for My Baby,” “I Get a Kick out of You,” “That’s Life,” “Night and Day,” “Blues in the Night,” and “My Way.” As an extra added attraction, Sinatra will sing with Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Shore, Dean Martin, and Johnny Carson—yes, that

Johnny Carson. Haber, a retired business writing teacher, is a devoted music lover, primarily of popular music and opera. His music programs at libraries, JCCs, adult education centers and Hutton House are sold-out events. Audiences have found him to be extremely knowledgeable, entertaining, and passionate in his presentations.

This event is sponsored by the Ethical Humanist Society of LI. The contribution amount is $20 per Zoom window. To sign up, email oﬃce@ehsli.org and instructions will be sent. Or, send a check to EHSLI, 38 Old Country Road, Garden City,11530. Include email with the check. The Zoom link will be sent when payment is received.

First half general taxes due on Feb. 10 Town of North Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman reminds residents that the last day to pay the 2021 General Taxes – first-half bill without a penalty is Wednesday, Feb. 10. First-half of the 2021 General Tax payments must be postmarked by the U.S. Postal Service on or before Feb. 10 to avoid penalty. Online tax payment information is shown on the reverse side of your bill. Online payments may be made by e-check or credit card at: www.northhempsteadny.gov/tax-payments. The normal processing fees for online check payments have changed. The town is oﬀering a temporary nominal processing fee charge of $0.01 for online Automated Clearing House

(ACH) E-Check tax payments during this period of social distancing to help accommodate residents. The Tax Oﬃce fee waiver applies specifically to ACH E-Check payments that pull funds directly from a person’s checking account. The online credit card payment processing fee will remain at 2.35 percent of the tax amount per transaction. New York General Municipal Law requires people paying their property taxes by credit card to also pay the fees associated with the payment transaction. The town receives no portion of the service fee – that fee is retained by the payment processing vendors. Accepted credit cards are American Express, Mastercard, Discover, or Visa.

Additionally, to adhere to social distancing requirements, there will be no in-person payments and no cash payments accepted. Community collection sites have been canceled for this period and the main office at 200 Plandome Road in Manhasset is closed to the general public. Payments can be made online via the receiver’s online payment portal, U.S. Mail, or delivered in-person to a dropbox located in the vestibule of the Tax Office (during normal business hours). Before dropping off payments, please ensure you have written your check, include your general tax bill number and/ or section block and lot, and placed your remittance stub(s) in the sealed green envelope.

Anyone making payments by mail should include the remittance stub(s) with their check or money order in the green return envelope. They are also asked to write their Bill Number(s) on the check(s), include the payment stub, and make checks payable to: Charles Berman, Receiver of Taxes and mail to the Receiver of Taxes at 200 Plandome Road, Manhasset. If paying through your bank’s online bill pay, please be sure to include the account number located on the upper right-hand corner of your tax bill. Your payment will go directly to the Receiver’s new E-Lockbox. For more information or if you have additional questions, please call 311 or 516-869-6311.

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

WILLIAM J ALLSBROOK Jr.

“William “William, liam you were always my hero. hero I wanted to be just like you, but I didn't play football or basketball like 'The Will', just didn't have your touch. I enjoyed watching you and was always proud to be your brother. Never does a day go by that I do not think of you. What would it be like to be able to call you. I have told my daughters about you letting me drive Mom and Dad’s new car around Tarboro although I was only 14 years old. October 2, 1970, Daddy’s birthday and the day that changed my life. You were my hero before Nam and you are still and one day I hope to walk with you again. I Love you. Mike”

Help us find a photo for every name on The Wall Each name on The Wall represents a family who was forever changed by their loss. Help us find photos for the Wall of Faces to ensure that those who sacrificed all in Vietnam are never forgotten. Vist www.VVMF.org/Faces to learn more

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Grimaldi’s Family Meals Are Back!!

Available January 4 through April 3 for lunch and dinner, Take Out Only FAMILY MEAL #1 - $30 PLUS TAX

One 18” Pizza with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad & Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #2 - $40 PLUS TAX

One 18” Pizza, One Order of Penne alla Vodka, Choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad & Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #3 - $45 PLUS TAX

Two 18” Pizzas with choice of Spinach and Artichoke Dip Or Grimaldi’s Mixed Salad & Complimentary 2 liter bottle of soda

FAMILY MEAL #4 - $80 PLUS TAX

Two 18” Pizzas, 1/2 Tray Chicken Parmigiana & Complimentary Bottle of Cabernet OR Pinot Griegio *Additional Items May Be Purchased at Regular Menu Price. Toppings Available for Additional Cost. May Not Be Combined with any other coupon, discount, offer or Groupon. Prices Do Not Include Tax or Gratuity, Available for Take Out, No Substitutions*

It’s your night... Make it special Now Accepting Reservations For Valentine’s Day Sunday, February 14th

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16” Pizzas (Toppings Not Includes), A Grimaldi’s 30 TwoMixed Green Salad & A 2 Liter Bottle Of Soda Tray Of Assorted $ 1/2 Tray Of $ 25 1/2Pinwheels 30 Buffalo With Wings

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Now Accepting Reservations For Parties of 6 or More A $25 fee will be applied if canceling within 3 hours of reservation.

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