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Harold McLaughlin allegedly asked students to sit on him during lunch BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z A seventh-grade science teacher in the Mineola school district has been removed from his position after sexual misconduct allegations were made public in the form of an online petition last week. The petition, which has gained more than 6,600 signatures as of Wednesday, alleges that Harold McLaughlin inappropriately interacted with some of his students “throughout [a] majority of his teaching years” through a lunch program he had. The alleged program, called “bon bon,” according to the petition, featured McLaughlin gathering groups of students and oﬀering to buy them food and drinks in exchange for students “sitting on him while he la[id] on a bed of nails.” According to the petition, girls and boys, with a majority being girls, were asked to sit on McLaughlin’s stomach, legs, waist,

or even his face to see if they could “pin him down.” If the students succeeded in pinning McLaughlin down, he would buy them food and drinks. “I know this has been going on for many of years & many girls & boys have trauma from this,” according to the petition’s creator, whose name was given as Lee Langston. “If this was you, know anyone that was put through this or simply want to bring awareness to the situation please sign. This has been brought to attention & many girls have accused him of doing such things but nothing has happened.” A district spokesperson said there has been no family or student record of a “Lee Langston” in the school district. Several others commented on the post, claiming to be past students of the middle school and in some cases, being directly involved with the alleged actions. Continued on Page 44

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Minaj’s mom seeks $150M for husband’s death BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

in a hit-and-run accident last month, according to her attorney. Minaj’s father, Robert Maraj, The mother of rapper Nicki Minaj filed a $150 million law- died after a hit-and-run incident suit against a Mineola man who on Roslyn Road in Mineola on allegedly killed her husband Feb 12. A few days after his

death, oﬃcials from the Nassau County Police Department arrested 70-year-old Mineola resident Charles Polevich, who allegedly hit Maraj with his white 1992 Volvo station wagon. Continued on Page 44

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Quarantine if protocols NHP chiropractor charged with fraud ignored: officials No masks, no in-person classes, says Roslyn district

Accused of filing false service claims BY R OB E RT PELAEZ A chiropractor from New Hyde Park has been charged in a fraudulent health care scheme, according to the U.S. Justice Department. Melissa Panayiota Kanes, a 50-year-old Manhattan-based chiropractor, allegedly used the identities of three diﬀerent chiropractors to submit more than $800,000 in fraudulent health care claims between 2014 and 2016, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney’s oﬃce for the Southern District of New York. “As alleged, Melissa Kanes filed numerous fraudulent health insurance claims for her chiropractic services,” Audrey Strauss,

the U.S. attorney, said. “Indeed, as further alleged, Kanes filed so many claims that an insurer flagged her for suspicious billing, at which point she tried to circumvent scrutiny by filing claims in the names of other chiropractors without their knowledge. Now Melissa Kanes is in custody and facing federal charges.” Kanes, who was arrested on March 16, allegedly submitted “a high volume of insurance claims” to an unidentified insurance company. In 2016, that company flagged Kanes for improper billing and slowed or ceased payments to her, according to the news release. Kanes then reportedly continued to submit claims to the insurance company, but did so Continued on Page 44

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The Roslyn High School and Middle School administrations have asked families traveling during the spring break to quarantine afterward. BY R O S E W E L D ON Administrators at Roslyn Middle School and Roslyn High School are asking students who travel during spring break and choose not to wear masks or wash hands to quarantine before returning to school in person. The announcement came in an email to the school community from the schools’ leaders, including Roslyn High School Principal Scott Andrews, Assistant Principals Carol Murphy and Dave Lazarus, and Dean of Students Jennifer Yi, and Roslyn Middle School Principal Craig Johanson and Assistant Principals Jennifer Sheehan and Christopher Roth last Friday morning. It came just ahead of the schools welcoming back students in person and full time. In their email the oﬃcials

said that students and staﬀ have so far been “incredible” in following guidelines in the high school and middle school, including mask wearing, social distancing, hand washing and keeping rooms ventilated. “Student and staﬀ diligence has enabled Roslyn High School and Middle School to remain open when many other schools have had a myriad of closures due to the spread of COVID-19 within their school walls,” the email reads. “Nevertheless, should the district see an increase in positive cases following the break, our plans to fully return all of our high school and middle school students will be reexamined. Any uptick could negatively impact our plans moving forward.” They added that under updated New York state guidelines, quarantine after domestic travel

is still recommended as a precaution. “Mandatory quarantine remains in eﬀect for international travelers,” the email reads. “Therefore, if you choose to travel during the break, we ask that you monitor symptoms/quarantine as necessary upon return to prevent any cases from entering our buildings.” The Roslyn schools have seen comparatively fewer COVID cases than most on the North Shore, with a total of 40 student and staﬀ cases at Roslyn High and a total of 33 at Roslyn Middle School since September. Spring break for the district is scheduled from Monday to April 5. “Please continue to do your part to keep our entire community safe and our schools open,” the email said.

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A chiropractor from New Hyde Park was arrested in an alleged fraudulent health care scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

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Victim of Nassau’s assessment system Roslyn Landing’s Silberstein faced with ‘enormously expensive’ taxes due to five-year phase-in BY R O S E W E L D ON When Patrick Silberstein moved to a townhouse in the Roslyn Landing development from a house in Kings Point, he and his wife intended to downsize. “We felt that it would be the absolute best place,” Silberstein said. “We waited for a long time to find the perfect place, and the Village of Roslyn was the place where we wanted to go.” But after settling into their 3,100-square-foot home, they received an alarming surprise when it came time to pay taxes. “We expected reasonable taxes,” Silberstein said. “And when the tax bill came we were very, very surprised.” The Silbersteins’ property tax bill came to “around $55,000,” and an additional $9,000 in village taxes, “which is absolutely enormously expensive,” he says, totaling about $65,000 a year, nearly 30 percent higher than the $45,000 in taxes they paid in the final year of living in Kings Point. Silberstein’s bill, and those of many North Shore residents who live in new developments, came

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The rental office at Roslyn Landing. from an unintentional result of Nassau County’s countywide reassessment, first announced in 2018. A bill passed by the Nassau County Legislature in 2020 sought to limit immediate tax hikes because of reassessment, and allows most owners of residential properties in Nassau to phase in changes to taxes over five years.

New homes and developments, however, do not count, and must be based on their full valuation since they’re being assessed for the first time, Conal Denion, special counsel for Nassau County, told Newsday. “To the extent that anyone receives an exemption for any purpose, it results in a shift in tax burden, to other property owners

who don’t receive that exemption,” Denion said. “If you don’t have the exemption, which is very widely being applied to other residential property, then you’re going to feel that tax burden shift It’s not being reassessed — it’s being assessed for the first time. So the law is designed to address changes [due to reassessment] … and this property that’s new doesn’t have

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any changes. It’s all new, there’s nothing to transition from.” Denion also told the paper that taxes on the developments would decline following the reassessment phase-ins. “After five years, everyone who’s entitled to the five-year exemption would be rolling oﬀ, and the people who had new construction who weren’t being phased in would be obviously impacted less,” Denion said. Silberstein, who owns the Thomaston Building in Great Neck, said the circumstances are “upsetting.” He added that while he and his wife own the inside walls of their townhouse, they do not own the outside walls, and that if anyone is hurt on Roslyn Landings property, they are liable to be sued, resulting in “very costly” insurance. “We have a nice townhouse but it’s modest,” Silberstein said. He said the cost of the townhouse is not much diﬀerent from his former Kings Point home, and yet they must pay $20,000 more in taxes. “It’s a very archaic way to tax,” he added.

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‘Vast sea of blue’ honors fallen officer Nassau County Police Department holds ceremony 60 years after Joseph Coote died BY R O S E W E L D ON It was 1961 and Joseph L. Coote, a Nassau County police officer, was chasing three burglars down Brinkerhoff Lane in Manhasset when one shot him. He died in the line of duty. This week, nearly 60 years to the day he died, Coote’s family, including his widow, Georgianna Coote-Fitzpatrick, and daughter Elizabeth Fronckwicz, visited the site, where a sea of officers in blue and Manhasset community members gathered to mark the spot where Coote had been shot. Kenneth Cortes, sergeant at arms of the Nassau County Police Benevolent Association, said at the memorial event that Coote, who lived in New Hyde Park, had been “unselfishly devoted” to the department for all five years of his service. “He stood forth as a beloved police officer, highly regarded by all his colleagues,” Cortes said. “No expression of ours can fill the vacant place Joseph leaves in your homes, our police family and the community which he served.” According to the Officer’s Down Memorial Page, the 21-year-old gunman, unnamed, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison, and was paroled in 1988.

the two looked over the vast sea of blue, the chaplain explained to the child that a police officer touches many lives, and that all people came here to show him the respect he deserves. “And to show you that a police officer never stands alone in life, and will never stand alone in death. So we gather here tonight to pay our respects, not only to Joseph, but to his family and friends as well. We want all of you to know that as long as a police officer walks a lonely beat, risks his life in the face of danger and breathes life into a newborn baby, the spirit and the memory of Joseph will live on each and every one of us.” Following the laying of a wreath at the Mary Jane Davies Green on Plandome Road, Curran addressed those gathered, PHOTO BY ROSE WELDON saying that while much had changed in the 60 years since Coote’s death, the police’s commitment to the community had Elizabeth Fronckwicz and her mother, Georgiana Coote-Fitzpatrick, at the not. site on Brinkerhoff Lane in Manhasset where Patrolman Joseph Coote of “I know that one thing has not New Hyde Park, Fronckwicz’s father and Coote-Fitzpatrick’s husband, was changed and that is the people who serve and protect them to wake up every mornshot in the line of duty in 1961. ing and put on that uniform, they’re putMembers of the Nassau County Police Cortes told a story of a conversation ting their lives on the line, and they know that,” Curran said. “Remember that these Department, the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire overheard at a funeral for a policeman. Department, Police Commissioner Patrick “His child was overheard saying to remembrances are so important. We do Ryder and County Executive Laura Cur- the police chaplain, ‘I never realized my have gratitude. We are grateful for what ran attended the event. dad was so important,'” Cortes said. “As you do for putting yourself in danger.”

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Legislature OKs Curran’s policing plan Features increased measures for transparency, accountability including body cams BY R OB E RT PELAEZ The Nassau County Legislature on Monday approved a revised 424-page plan to reform and reinvent policing put forward by County Executive Laura Curran. The plan, approved 16-3, was submitted in accordance with an executive order that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed in mid-June, in the wake of George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis, that requires each police agency to devise a plan to “reinvent and modernize police strategies” by April 1. The plan features various initiatives to provide heightened accountability in the county’s Police Department. “I thank our residents, community stakeholders, Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and law enforcement oﬃcials for their continued engagement and common focus to reform policing,” Curran said. “Our plan focused on police reform through robust community-orientated policing, transparency and accountability.” Ryder said the department

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The Nassau County Legislature approved plans for reform throughout the county’s police department on Monday. will implement 86 of the 90 recommendations community stakeholders made along with the 23 changes the department made on its own. “The adopted reforms add a new level of accountability that our communities and residents re-

quire,” Ryder said in a statement. “The police department will continue to serve our residents in the most professional manner.” According to the plan, the Police Department will implement a body camera program this year and will review “best prac-

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tices” to put forward a program mutually beneficial for oﬃcers and the community. According to the plan, RedLand Strategies, a company that specializes in emergency management for municipalities, will be the adviser for the initiative. The county will formally begin the process of selecting a vendor for the cameras once the Police Department works with the county’s Shared Services Department to identify best practices. Also featured in the plan were recommendations from two community-based organizations Curran established, the Police and Community Trust initiative and the Community Collaborative Task Force. The Police and Community Trust initiative recommended that Nassau police oﬃcers should not be paid to wear body cameras, and the Police Department responded that the recommendation was considered and noted that “any wages are subject to collective bargaining.” Nassau Police Benevolent Association President James McDermott touted the work of the

officers to Newsday but did not mention anything regarding the negotiations. In December, the association rejected a tentative contract that would have given officers an annual stipend of $3,000 for wearing the cameras, according to Newsday. Efforts to reach a representative from the Nassau Police Benevolent Association were unavailing. Shanequa Levin of Long Island United to Transform Policing & Community Safety said earlier that community stakeholders did not view the potential stipend for wearing the cameras as a significant reform for the department. “There should be real, structural changes, and I’m not just talking about damn body cameras where they’re going to get a stipend to wear them,” Levin said. “I’m talking about real change, like how ticketing can be handled differently, how we handle mental health cases differently, how we handle drug cases differently. I’m talking about reducing the footprint of the police in our streets.” Continued on Page 21

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Call to prioritize mental health services Not-for-profit heads say COVID-19 impact will be long-lasting; urgent need for funding BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

Officials from some of Nassau County’s prominent non-forprofit organizations discussed the inequity of federal funding, the need to prioritize mental health services, and the ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic during a Blank Slate Media virtual event last Thursday night. The four panelists featured in the event were Regina Gil, the founder and executive director of the Gold Coast Arts Center, Paule T. Patcher, chief executive officer of Long Island Cares Inc., Jeffrey Reynolds, president and CEO of the Family and Children’s Association, and Rebecca Sanin, president and CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island. All four panelists shared their initial reactions from March 13, 2020, the pandemic’s true beginning on Long Island. Whether it was concerns about their staff, the people their organizations serve, or a combination, the panelists agreed that the scramble for local and federal resources was unprecedented. “Nobody could have imagined

rapidly the numbers of people with food insecurity throughout Long Island would grow. Over the past year, he said, the number of people throughout the island struggling with food insecurity has grown from 259,000 to 485,000. According to 2019 census data, the population of Nassau and Suffolk was around 2.8 million, meaning that according to Patcher’s figures more than 17 percent of Long Islanders are suffering from food insecurity. “As we started to do our work, we knew we would have to expand SCREENSHOT BY ROBERT PELAEZ our options, we knew we were going to have to locate additional Officials from some of Nassau County’s non-for-profit organizations discussed how the warehouse facilities because we coronavirus pandemic has impacted them over the past year. had a pretty good idea on how much food was going to be rea public health emergency such as health and human organizations struggle with poverty and similar quired to get the job done,” Patcher this one,” Sanin, whose organiza- with 340 staff members, 200 volun- issues that are clients are going said. tion also oversees the island’s Di- teers and more than 30 programs through,” Reynolds said. “We know Gil, whose organization feasaster Relief Coalition, said. “When that help underserved and at-risk that we don’t pay social workers tures music, art, dance, dramatic this all first happened, I think most populations, said his immediate much money and a lot of their lives arts and film, had a slightly difnonprofit organizations weren’t re- priority once the pandemic hit was mirror the people that we serve, so ferent experience than the other ally sure what universe they were the staff members. Of those 340 that was our first priority.” three panelists. Since the center rePatcher, whose organization volves around in-person programs, walking into. I don’t think anyone staff members, Reynolds said, 79 imagined our lives would turn over percent are women, with many be- brings together resources for the classes, events and festivals, a quick in the way that they did so quickly.” ing single mothers, and almost 70 benefit of the hungry and food in- transition plan was required to sursecure on Long Island, said he and vive. Reynolds, whose organiza- percent are people of color. Continued on Page 54 “Some of our staff members his staff did not anticipate how tion is one of Long Island’s largest

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Catholic Health names new prez, CEO Dr. Patrick O’Shaugnhnessy to take reins from Dr. Alan Guerci in April after serving as v.p. BY R O S E W E L D ON The Catholic Health system announced that its longtime executive vice president and chief medical officer has been named president and chief executive officer. Dr. Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy, who has served more than seven years as Catholic Health’s executive vice president and chief medical officer and another four years as executive vice president and chief clinical officer, will suceed the retiring president and CEO, Dr. Alan D. Guerci, next month, the system’s board of directors announced on March 16. “In addition to embracing our Catholic Health culture, commitment to Catholic moral teaching and mission, and our innovative strategic plans, O’Shaughnessy will help lead and guide us in providing compassionate, high-quality care, while serving the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of patients,” said Salvatore F. Sodano, chairman of Catholic Health’s board of directors. Prior to choosing O’Shaughnessy, Sodano said the system conducted a nationwide

search for the organization’s leader, and the board and Bishop John O. Barres of the Diocese of Rockville Centre unanimously chose him. “Dr. O’Shaughnessy is an accomplished physician executive with more than 18 years of administrative leadership experience in strategy, innovation, operations, and design in health care organizations,” Sodano said. “He is well known, trusted and respected by the Long Island medical community, and has established a favorable reputation with clinical leaders nationally and in the tri-state area.” Beginning in 2006, O’Shaughnessy served as assistant director of emergency medicine for Catholic Health’s St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson. Later, he became director of emergency medicine for St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown and was promoted to chief medical officer for the institution. O’Shaughnessy assumed systemwide responsibilities and ultimately was promoted to Catholic Health’s executive vice president and chief clinical officer. Before joining Catholic Health, O’Shaughnessy held physician and

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Dr. Patrick O’Shaughnessy has been named the new president and CEO of Catholic Health. faculty appointments at Beth Israel Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Hackensack University Medical Center and the Valley Hospital in New Jersey. He earned his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and has two master’s degrees, one in business administration from Adelphi University and a

second in population health management from Thomas Jeﬀerson University. Guerci, a cardiologist who has been Catholic Health’s CEO since 2013, previously announced his intention to retire on June 30, 2020, but agreed to stay on until the board could find his successor. “Dr. Guerci has provided

steady leadership throughout his tenure and the COVID-19 pandemic, which has presented historic challenges to all health care organizations,” Sodano said. “We will always be grateful for his outstanding leadership and commitment to our organization. On behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to thank Dr. Guerci for all that he has done for Catholic Health.” O’Shaughnessy will take the reins from Guerci on April 16. “Thank you to our Bishop, Fr. Eric Fasano, Vicar General, our Chairman of the Board Mr. Sodano and our entire Board of Directors for this incredible opportunity,” O’Shaughnessy said. “I am humbled, honored and excited to assume the role of President and CEO at Catholic Health, which has been a leader for decades in providing high-quality health care to the communities of Long Island. I am inspired every day by the exceptional team of caregivers at Catholic Health, who truly live our mission, and I am committed to build upon Dr. Guerci’s legacy and position the organization for future growth and success in the years ahead.”

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Memorial for Iraq, Afghanistan veterans BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z

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Nassau County will break ground this fall on a memorial honoring veterans from the county that died serving the nation in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, officials said Monday.

Nassau County will construct a memorial honoring residents who died serving the United States in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, officials said Monday. Officials said they will break ground in the fall, nearly two decades since the start of the Afghanistan conflict. The monument will be located in Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, near the Veterans Memorial, officials said. It will join the memorial honoring the veterans who served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam along with the memorial that honors all the armed forces. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said the decision to construct the monument was made primarily to honor those from Nassau who served their nation oversees and to educate younger and future generations. “We must ensure that present and future generations continue to appreciate the sacrifice that our veterans in all wars have made to protect our freedoms, our very precious freedoms, that when you consider them are very rare throughout the course of human history,” Curran said.

The county, Curran said, entered into a public-private partnership with Heroes Among Us, a non-for-profit organization based in Nassau County, to aid in erecting the monument. The organization already committed $10,000 of the roughly $100,000 needed for the memorial, Curran said. Heroes Among Us was started by Virginia Cervasio after her 24-year-old son, Angelo, took his life in 2006 after battling posttraumatic stress disorder from serving the Air Force in Saudi Arabia and the Persian Gulf in the communications management field. Cervasio told Newsday, “This memorial has a very special place in our hearts,” acknowledging that veterans who died from suicide after returning home will be included in the monument. According to U.S. census statistics, more than 4,200 Nassau County residents served in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars since Sept. 11, 2001. According to Newsday statistics, 16 county residents died in Iraq and five died in Afghanistan. Curran said roughly 50,000 military veterans reside in Nassau County.

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Coliseum opens as vaccination site Cuomo expands eligibility for inoculations to New Yorkers 50 or older BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z

The Nassau Coliseum opened its doors to give coronavirus vaccinations on Tuesday as eligibility for New Yorkers to receive inoculations expanded to anyone 50 or older. The Coliseum is the fourth mass vaccination site to open on Long Island in the last two weeks, along with SUNY Old Westbury, the Southampton campus of Stony Brook University and the Brentwood campus of Suffolk Community College. The Coliseum opened as a mass site after calls from the County Legislature to increase places for Nassau residents to receive the vaccine. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said Tuesday was the “soft launch” of the Coliseum’s opening as a vaccination center, but she hopes that the facility can administer 350 to 400 daily inoculations when it ramps up. The Coliseum, she said, has the capacity to conduct around 1,000 daily inoculations. With state and federal officials hinting at increased vaccination distribution throughout New York in the coming weeks, Curran cited the importance of having as many facilities as possible to get needles in the arms of county residents quickly and effectively. “At the beginning of the distribution of the vaccines, there was a real problem of supply and demand,” Curran said Tuesday.

York’s distribution network is at the ready to handle an expected increase in supply, and we’re excited to expand eligibility even further to New Yorkers over the age of 50 as we move to get through the COVID-19 pandemic.” While the state’s distribution eﬀorts are able to handle more vaccinations, some senior citizens still say they are having trouble scheduling appointments to get their first shots. Curran stressed the importance for seniors to be able to schedule vaccination appointments but said she is also in favor of expanding eligibility as more inoculations are distributed in the state. “Seniors are the most vulnerable and it is really important they get appointments, PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAPS but I do believe that as supply opens up, opening up eligibility makes sense as well,” The Nassau Coliseum opened its doors as a mass vaccination site on Tues- Curran said. “I am a fan of opening up eligiday. bility, especially as we get more supply.” All vaccinations at the Coliseum and While Cuomo emphasized the impor- other county sites require appointments, and “The demand is still higher than the supply at this point, but it’s getting closer together. tance of remaining diligent with the virus they can be scheduled by visiting https:// It’s really important to have as many vacci- and variants of it still present throughout www.nassaucountyny.gov/vaccine. the nation, the state’s distribution network, nation sites as we can.” As of Wednesday, more than 246,000 Over the past week, more than one he said, is ready to handle more vaccinations Nassau County residents had completed million vaccinations were provided to New provided by the federal government. their vaccine series, with 435,000 receiving “More New Yorkers are getting vaccinat- at least one dose, according to state figures. Yorkers, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. With more inoculations being conducted on ed every single day, but we still have a long Across Long Island, more than 331,000 a daily basis, Cuomo expanded the eligibility way to go before defeating the COVID beast had completed their series, with more than and reaching safety,” Cuomo said. “New 614,000 receiving at least one shot so far. to New Yorkers age 50 or older.

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BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Former state Sen. Elaine Phillips was chosen as the Nassau County Republican Party’s candidate for county comptroller in the elections this fall. The 61-year-old served as senator for the 7th District in 2017 and 2018 after spending the previous four years as the mayor of Flower Hill. Phillips also spent 25 years working on Wall Street as a financial adviser in the private sector. “I believe Nassau County really needs me right now,” Phillips told Newsday in an interview. “They need a strong financial watchdog. They need someone with financial experience. They need someone who’s able to make these type of decisions and who’s had this type of oversight in the past.” Eﬀorts to reach Phillips or a representative from the county’s Republican party for comment were unavailing. Phillips will face Nassau County Democratic Party candidate Ryan Cronin in the race for comptroller. Cronin said in a statement: “I welcome Elaine Phillips to the race and look forward to a spirited conversation about how best to move Nassau forward during this diﬃcult time. As our families and business continue to feel the hardships from COVID-19, I plan to bring my message of reducing Nassau’s tax burden to voters throughout our county.” Cronin, a Garden City resident, said his initial goal if elected as comptroller is to lower the fiscal burden of Nassau taxpayers due to the hardships caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “Lowering the cost of living is essential to sustain Long Island as a great place to live and raise a family,” Cronin said. “Now, more

than ever, we need elected officials committed to this objective. COVID-19 has upended the lives of our families, friends, neighbors, and businesses. As Comptroller, I will ensure Nassau County government works efficiently and eliminates corruption, fraud, and abuse.” The two will look to succeed Comptroller Jack Schnirman, who is not running for re-election. Before being elected comptroller in 2017, Schnirman served as the Long Beach city manager for six years beginning in 2011. Although Schnirman touted efforts to increase government transparency, his tenure as comptroller included some blemishes. A 2019 draft audit conducted by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli showed Schnirman was one of 10 former and current Long Beach employees who received a total of more than $500,000 in excessive separation payments. Schnirman’s overpayments were a combination of accrued sick and vacation days that exceeded the amount allowed under city codes, resulting in his getting total payments of $108,000. Schnirman ultimately returned all of the $52,780 in overpayments he had received. Schnirman highlighted the work that his office was able to do over the past four years, including the implementation of the Open Nassau Transparency Portal, which allows residents to view county expenditures, budgets, payroll and other governmental aspects. Schnirman’s office also recently released a three-year progress update, which showed that the comptroller’s office recovered more than $149 million for county taxpayers.

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Happening at the Williston Park Library Carl DelVecchio Memorial Library www.willistonparklibrary.org By: Donna McKennaDirector E-mail: wppubliclibrary@gmail.com New titles added to the collection: Send for Me—Lauren Fox Paris Library—Janet Skeslein Charles Midnight Train to Prague— Carol Windley When Harry Met Minnie— Martha Teichner Burnt Sugar—Avni Doshi Somerset Girls—Lori Foster Rope: The True Story of Murder, Heroism, & the Dawn of the NAACP— Alex Tresniowski The Williston Park Library is again partnering with LI Cares/16th Assembly District’s Legislative annual pet drive. The drive, which will run during the month of April, will help local soup kitchens and food pantries meet the needs of struggling families with pets. The most needed items are bags of dry dog and cat food, canned dog and cat food, cat box litter, treats, and toys. All food must be unopened and in its original packaging. A donation box will be available inside the Library. Thank you for your support. Our 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 1 hour. 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.

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efore the COVID pandemic stuck in March 2020, 259,000 people on Long Island were suﬀering from food insecurity, according to Paule T. Patcher, chief executive officer of Long Island Cares Inc. That’s about 9 percent of the 2.8 million people living in Nassau and Suﬀolk counties. During the pandemic, the number of people – men, women and children – facing the possibility of going to bed hungry nearly doubled to 485,000, said Patcher, whose organization brings together resources for the benefit of the hungry and food insecure. That amounts to nearly 17 percent of the people living on Long Island. And yet If you live on the North Shore of Long Island, you may find yourself wondering where all those people live. This is not surprising since Nassau is one of the most segregated suburban counties in the United States. And one byproduct of this is ignorance of what is taking place nearby, sometimes in a neighboring town. The pandemic has brought into stark relief a wide range of disparities between whites and people of color in Nassau County ranging from access to health care to educational resources to jobs that put people at risk. Rebecca Sanin, the president and CEO of the Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, said she believes the pandemic revealed the “tremendous disparities in our region that people have sort of been able to close their eyes about. Now, because of COVID-19, we’ve been able to unmask those inequities.” We hope Sanin is right. But we don’t share her confidence.

Does anyone recall any town, county or state officials talking about those disparities, let alone proposing a plan to address them? Neither do we. But with President Joe Biden’s COVID relief beginning to arrive and the growing number of people vaccinated, this would be a very good time to start. Patcher and Sanin were part of a town hall hosted by Blank Slate Media last Thursday on notfor-profits during the age of COVID that also included Regina Gil, the founder and executive director of the Gold Coast Arts Center, and Jeffrey Reynolds, president and CEO of the Family and Children’s Association. The four panelists all have years of experience addressing those most in need in our community. During the town hall, they offered both words of encouragement and words of warning for leaders on Long Island as well as a surprising consensus on what they believe is the county’s greatest need. The encouragement was provided by Patcher, who reported how successfully government, corporations and Long Islanders had come together in response to the shocking growth in the need for food assistance. Such was the scale of support, he said, that the demand for food was currently being met. But Patcher and other panelists said that did not diminish the great task ahead of addressing those in need. “One of the things we’ve come to understand is that, what we saw during [the pandemic] is a product of decades, in fact generations worth of neglect, chronic

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unemployment and chronic illiteracy,” Reynolds said. “When you look at the contrasting communities, Hempstead and Garden City, for example, and ask why is it that Hempstead has exponentially higher numbers of deaths than Garden City, well, I know why. Those disparities didn’t appear overnight and they won’t disappear overnight.” Reynolds did not say it, so we’ll say it for him – race continues to play an outsized role in determining how you are treated on Long Island. But interestingly the panel believed that the biggest challenge facing Long Island was not race or hunger but mental health. Reynolds said the pandemic had seriously added to Long Island’s already large problem with drugs and alcohol and that we will be living with the eﬀects of the pandemic on mental health for years to come. And he was not alone. “So, the county will be able to take care of their infrastructure and bail out the restaurants until everyone can come back, so this is

a big move,” Patcher said. “I think President Biden is right, you have to go big if you want to bring the economy back. I think this is an opportunity for me, Rebecca, Jeﬀ, Regina, for everyone else regardless of what industry you work in, to stand up and demand that a majority of the money coming into the area be invested in mental health services. If we don’t invest it in mental health, a big chunk of the people that live on Long Island are not going to be well for a long time.” Patcher said that during the pandemic Long Island Cares could no longer count on food banks to deliver food so his group began to take food door to door to people in apartments, many of whom were older. What they found, he said, shocked them: people filled with fear and anxiety. Reynolds and other panelists agreed that mental health issues, including drug and alcohol problems, grew at an alarming rate during the pandemic and would persist in the community for years to come without a large infusion of money. Since mental health prob-

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lems cut across race and income, we think this may also be an area where we are able to achieve bipartisan agreement on the need to spend money. And the need is definitely there. Biden’s COVID relief package is a very large step forward in addressing poverty, particularly among children. Perhaps more challenging is the disparity in public school education that creates an uneven playing field between rich and poor, Black and white, starting at a very early age. Gil pointed out that art education can be an important tool to reach disconnected students and oﬀer an outlet for them emotionally. She also noted that the arts can also be an important tool to bridge racial and religious divides. But, she cautioned, the arts and art education are usually the first place where funding is cut. That, she said, needs to change. We’d like to think that COVID-19 has opened our eyes to those around us and that our elected officials will listen to leaders battling on the front lines.

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ON THE RIGHT

Curran balances 2 Nassau County budgets

hen serving as county executive, the convicted felon Ed Mangano failed to grasp the precepts of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as it pertains to balancing Nassau’s operating budget. Discovering his disinterest in learning the ABC’s of GAAP during my tenure as a director of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, I was not surprised. After all, Mangano’s Republican predecessor, Tom Gulotta, drove the county to the brink of bankruptcy in the 1990s with his reckless spending and chronically unbalanced books—resulting in the very need for NIFA’s existence. Like Gulotta, Mangano foolishly thought one can balance a budget by borrowing money to fill in the deficit hole. This approach, however, is a violation of the fundamental principle taught to every student in Accounting 101: Borrowed money is not revenue. Why? Borrowing only kicks the fiscal can down the road. It is like drawing down your VISA card line of credit to cover your mortgage payment. You are still in debt for the amount of the mortgage.

And if you continue this practice, eventually you go broke. Mangano was back on the road to fiscal perdition when NIFA declared a control period in 2011 and began to guide the Mangano administration toward achieving a GAAP-balanced budget. Mangano fought NIFA tooth and nail, and when he left oﬃce in disgrace, the county’s operating budget was still structurally unbalanced. When Democrat Laura Curran took oﬃce in January 2015, she inherited a fiscal mess and had to continue running deficits. But, working with NIFA, and thanks to a strong economy, Nassau’s operating deficits on a GAAP basis began to significantly decline. Since Curran has taken office, the deficit declined to $61.2 million in 2018 and in 2019 the county incurred for the first time in years a GAAP operating surplus of $76.8 million. However, that major achievement, appeared to be in jeopardy due to the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic in March 2020. In its August 2020 review of the county’s multi-year fiscal plan, NIFA painted this dreary picture:

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right “Nassau County had been making progress toward resolving its fiscal problems before the onset of COVID-19 pandemic…. An examination of the county’s finances shows that the COVID-19 pandemic causes … financial problems. The threats manifest in projected risks that if not addressed could result in deficits of approximately $334.2 million in FY 2020 and $481.4 million in FY 2021.” The good news for county residents is that the fiscal picture changed dramatically by December 2020, and it looks like when the books are audited, there will be a GAAP budget surplus for 2020

between $45 and $75 million. While total income is projected to be $3.239 billion, down $320.7 million from the 2020 modified budget, total expenses are projected to come in at $3.164 billion, a decrease of $395.7 million. The biggest savings, $152 million, were in salaries and fringes from vacancies, health insurance costs, and offsets to costs paid for by CARES Act funding. Curran effectively managed the payroll and proved, that the county government could deliver services with less people—even in an emergency. Granted, the federal COVID aid received in 2020, and the debt service savings are one-shot revenues. Nevertheless, incurring any GAAP surplus in 2020 is a major victory and a far cry from the projected GAAP deficit of $334.2 million. With the economy bouncing back in 2021, Curran will have the opportunity to continue restoring financial stability to the county, particularly if she does not surrender to the municipal unions in an election year and continues to manage the employee headcount effectively.

One suggestion for the county executive to ponder: Since the $300 million from the 2021 federal COVID Relief Act the county will receive is a one-shot revenue, how about using that money to settle the $300 million in Tax Certiorari claims? In 2020, the county was able to balance the budget with far less in COVID relief due to the loophole which sent over $100 million to the Town of Hempstead rather than the county. This year the county is receiving the full amount, which can result in a windfall considering that it wasn’t contemplated in the adopted 2021 budget in nearly that amount. Using the money to settle old claims would eliminate the need to burden taxpayers with more longterm debt, and could bring an end to the need for extending the NIFA control period any further than necessary due to the outstanding uncertainty. The county executive could, in that way, add a third balanced budget to her record and put the county’s elected oﬃcials in the position of being able to determine their own fiscal fate for the first time in a decade. That’s what I call a genuine twofer. Think about it, Mrs. Curran.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

A bad day for America in state of Georgia

n Tuesday, March 16, a white 21-year-old Georgia man allegedly shot and killed eight people and wounded a ninth at three different massage businesses in the greater Atlanta area. Seven of the murdered people were women, six of Asian descent. This was very clearly a hate crime directed at Asian-American women. But some law enforcement people have had trouble seeing clearly. FBI Director Christopher Wray, for one. “It does not appear that the motive was racially motivated,” he said. Another man with trouble seeing clearly was Cherokee County Sheriﬀ ’s Oﬃce Capt. Jay Baker, who described the shooting spree this way: “(The shooter) was pretty much fed up and at the end of his rope. And yesterday was a really bad day for him.” I join with everyone in America who responded, “I think the day was considerably worse for his victims.” Also for their families. Also for all Americans.

In fact, Capt. Baker’s statement instantly went to the top of my chart of Most Idiotic Statements of All Time after Mass Shootings, pushing the previously Most Idiotic Statement to No. 2. I refer, of course, to the comment by the California 16-yearold who fired a semi-automatic rifle at the children and adults at the elementary school across the street from her parents’ house in 1979. She killed two adults, wounded another and injured eight children. During the sevenhour standoﬀ before she surrendered to a SWAT team outside her house, she told a reporter she had done it because “I don’t like Mondays.” That remark became the title of a hit song for Bob Geldof and his band, The Boomtown Rats, which is why I remember the sentence. The song’s chorus repeats:“Tell me why?”/ “I don’t like Mondays”/“Tell me why?”/ “I don’t like Mondays” Much has been made in the days since the Atlanta shootings of what were the gunman’s mo-

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A Look on the Lighter Side tivations: Were they racist? And were the victims just plain ordinary massage therapists or were their massages sexual in nature? I have lost all patience with this discussion. Who cares what these women did for a living? The point we must not lose sight of is that these were HUMAN BEINGS. Human beings just going about their day, trying to make a living and whose lives were snuﬀed out by a man who felt that he had the

right to do that. When people were murdered at a company Christmas party in San Bernardino, Calif., in December 2015, I don’t recall much discussion of the victims’ occupations because it didn’t matter. Nor should it now. I also don’t want to lose sight of the fact that the murderer was apparently able to buy a gun and use it—that same day—to kill eight people. You cannot, however, register to vote in Georgia and then do that the same day. It shows you what Georgia’s lawmakers were truly afraid of. Actually, there is one aspect of the gunman’s thoughts that does concern me: namely, the idea that he murdered these women because he was unhappy with his own thoughts and believed that if he could eliminate the women, he could then eliminate the thoughts. Of course, thoughts don’t work that way. But this is the same twisted logic that has the Taliban in Afghanistan insisting that women wear head-to-toe

burkas, so as not to “distract” the men. And super-Orthodox men in Israel insisting women sit at the rear of public buses, so as not to “distract” the men. And middleschool principals measuring the length of female students’ skirts and the width of their shoulder straps (“Is it linguine? Or spaghetti?”) so as not to “distract” the men — I mean boys. It begins to be clear that the problem is not with women or what they are wearing or even what they do for a living. It is high time for men to stop blaming the rest of us for their own flaws. And they certainly need to take responsibility for their own actions. If they cannot do that, then I think they are the ones who should be kept at home or in the back of the bus or otherwise isolated in “purdah, ” so that the rest of us can safely mind our own business. Whether that business is in a high school or on a city bus or, as sometimes happens, in a massage parlor.

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GUEST COLUMN

Recycling bill would devastate local papers

tate Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach) and a host of colleagues have introduced legislation that shifts the responsibility and costs of recycling from municipalities to the producers of packaging and paper products. The legislation is called the Extended Producer Responsibility Act, and in other countries around the world, newspapers have been exempted from these recycling initiatives. New York should follow suit. In Canada, this productfocused approach is referred to as product stewardship. And while each Canadian province has adopted diﬀerent stewardship models, there are strong similarities in how newspapers are treated. Their approach is consistent with how newspapers are managed in recycling regimes all over the world. Newspapers have been treated diﬀerently

in recognition of the fact that they provide a public benefit, that they can make a significant contribution to public education on recycling, and that they are not a packaged good like other materials in the recycling stream. Newspapers perform an important role in our democracy, and they are not a consumable product – there are no contents and no packaging – the two are indistinguishable. Treating newspapers like packaged goods discriminates unfairly against newspapers – the packaged goods industry makes no investment in the contents of their packages, just the packaging itself. Further, newspapers have been good stewards of the environment for decades. In 1989 New York’s newspaper industry entered into a voluntary agreement with the State of New York to increase their usage of recycled newsprint to 40 percent by the year 2000.

MICHELLE REA New York Press Association Executive Director Recycling damages the fiber in newsprint, so a minimum of 50 percent new fiber is required to maintain quality. Newsprint with too little new fiber tears when the presses are running and causes the ink to blot. Newsprint accounts for less than 7 percent of solid waste in a typical community. Newspapers are environmentally sound – publishers

use the remains of what other industries discard, recycled fiber. Newspapers are compostable (you can use them in your vegetable garden), they are re-manufactured (used to produce home insulation and packaging materials). They are reusable, biodegradable, and the ink is non-toxic – made from organic materials such as soy and linseed oil. In November 2020, the EPA reported the following recycling rates: Plastic – 8.5 percent Aluminum – 17.2 percent Rubber/leather – 18.2 percent Glass – 25 percent Newspapers – 68.2 percent Newspapers should be exempted from this legislation because they already recycle at a rate far higher than any other recyclable product. The proposed legislation will not increase or improve the recycling of newspapers – it will simply shift the cost of

recycling from municipalities to newspapers. Newspapers are already suﬀering from revenue declines caused by COVID 19 and big tech platforms. Burdening newspapers with the cost of recycling will result in layoﬀs, further eroding citizen access to essential local news and information. Newspapers are good citizens, and they are cheerleaders and watchdogs for the communities they serve. New York’s newspapers will be pleased to enter into a voluntary agreement to support, promote and educate readers and community leaders about the importance of recycling. New York’s legislators should consider the devasting impact this legislation will have on newspapers, and subsequently, citizens’ access to local journalism. Michelle Rea is the executive director of the New York Press Association

E A R T H M AT T E R S

PPE – here long after pandemic is gone

hile out for a walk or running an errand these days, it is hard to miss discarded disposable masks littering sidewalks, parking lots and gutters. Of course, what goes through my mind is that this is just another type of single-use plastic destined for one of our nearby bodies of water. In my community, it’s Manhasset Bay. But the mask litter may eventually wind up in Long Island Sound or the Atlantic Ocean. What then? Well, as is the fate of all plastics that wind up in our oceans, they will break up into smaller and smaller pieces, assisted by the currents and photodegradation. In the end, they will just become microplastics floating on top of the water, dispersing throughout the water column or mixing with the sediment on the ocean’s floor. Throughout this journey, the plastic may be ingested by marine life, causing harm and even death in millions of sea mammals, sea birds and fish. Disposable face masks are typically made from polypropylene plastic, with polyester

and acrylic used as the balance of raw materials. Plastic materials like these also attract and absorb chemical contaminants in the water, such as PCBs and PFAS, making ingestion of disposable masks by animals even more toxic. And some of the fish that have accumulated these toxic chemicals in their flesh will be harvested and sold for human consumption. Since the beginning of the pandemic, the numbers of disposable masks in use around the world are pretty staggering. Fifty-two billion masks were manufactured in 2020, with an average weight of 3-4 grams. That equals 4,680 to 6,240 metric tons of new plastic marine pollution. In terms of dollars and for comparison, $800 million was spent on disposable masks in 2019 and $166 billion was spent in 2020. In France alone, authorities have ordered two billion disposable masks, according to Opération Mer Propre, a French association with an innovative approach to protect our Oceans. Their group of underwater snorkelers is manually removing Medical Personal Protective

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Equipment from the bottom of the seas. A group spokesperson says that “Soon we will run the risk of having more masks than jellyfish in the Mediterranean.” When asked about the transmissibility of the virus from breathing on one another without a face covering, the spokesperson said “It is true that we have to protect ourselves, however, each one of us has the power to pick more sustainable solutions and reduce single-use plastics.” The pandemic has created a huge demand for the production of face masks, and certainly, those masks have made a “life

and death” difference in hospitals. And it does not just mask that are in demand, but other PPE made from plastic as well, including gloves, gowns, goggles, face shields, plastic bottles of hand sanitizers, ventilators and IV bags, that have helped saved the lives of both medical professionals and patients alike. This is the place where we have to be vigilant about proper disposal to be sure the waste ends up in landfills. Non-medical use of face masks by those of us who are going about our daily lives, albeit slightly altered daily lives, have no need for disposable masks. It is my hope that people will embrace wearing reusable masks instead of disposable ones and wash their hands frequently instead of wearing disposable gloves, as the Centers for Disease Control has recommended. The CDC has also recently stated that washable triple–layered (or two double layered) cloth masks will offer the necessary protection from the virus. And the World Health Organization adds that regular handwashing offers more protection against catching COVID-19 than

wearing gloves while out in public areas. In fact, a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that COVID-19 lasts longest on plastic and stainless steel. Reusable masks can be washed with widely available household cleaners as well as soap and water. I soak used cloth face masks in hot water and a bio-based disinfectant and then wash with regular laundry. The increase in the production and consumption of disposable face masks and other single-use plastics needed by those fighting the current pandemic has created a new environmental challenge…one that exponentially increases the serious single-use plastic waste dilemma that has been on a short list of the most pressing global issues of our time. Each disposable face mask or other PPE used during the pandemic will pollute our planet for about 400 years. We can reduce this burden with the simple acts of wearing a reusable cloth mask or making sure a disposable mask is properly thrown in the trash.

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VIEW POINT

Eradicate epidemic of gun violence now

wo notorious massacres in less than a week. After a year of quarantine, now we are to go back to massacres as the public health epidemic du jour. People speak of the mental health problems created by the pandemic, but now again, as people make their way back to public settings, the whole of society is forced to live with the daily terror of random carnage. Will it happen to you or your loved one as you innocently go to the grocery, a movie, church, school, a concert? You live at the whim of an AR-15wielding sociopath whose “right” to have a weapon of mass destruction outranks your right to live. Racism. Misogyny. COVID fatigue. Mental illness. “A really bad day.” I really don’t care about the motivation. The common denominator to America’s gun violence epidemic is the ease with which murderers, victimizers, terrorists, insurrectionists, sociopaths can obtain weapons of mass destruction. There is absolutely no justifi-

cation – not the Second amendment or any of the other lame rationales — for America being awash in guns (over 400 million firearms in civilian hands) and gun violence at epidemic proportions. More shameful than the fact that 100 people are killed every day is the fact there is more than one massacre every day. In 2020, as though the pandemic weren’t already too much to bear and despite the fact people were not able to gather en masse in public settings, gun violence rose dramatically: 578 mass shootings as of Nov. 26, 2020, according to the Gun Violence Archive, significantly more than the 417 mass shootings recorded for all of 2019. Ever since the 10-year ban on assault weapons expired in 2004, mass shootings have continued to increase year over year in frequency, fatalities and injuries in the United States, but 2020 has been far worse than “usual.” Among the reasons cited: COVID paranoia prompted sales of 1.3 million handguns and

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700,000 rifles and shotguns as of August 2020, 60 percent more than average. (https://theconversation.com/mass-shootings-inthe-us-have-risen-sharply-in-2020why-150981) The rise of armed white supremacist groups, their sense of “victimhood” and “duty” to counter the protests for criminal justice validated and encouraged by President Trump (“Liberate Michigan”) and his enablers provided the match to the explosion in violence.

Besides mass shootings that are likely to accelerate because of the metastasizing of domestic terror groups, domestic violence is also increasing with the ready availability of guns. “Intimate partner violence and guns are linked,” writes Everytown, a nonprofit organization supporting smart gun policies. “Monthly, 53 women are shot and killed by a partner. Access to a gun makes it five times more likely that an abusive partner will kill his female victim.” “Firearms are used to control, terrorize and intimidate victims and survivors of domestic violence,” reports the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 4.5 million American women alive today have been threatened by intimate partners with firearms, while one million have been shot or shot at by their abusers. “Firearms are the weapon of choice for domestic violence homicides,” it says. https://assets.speakcdn. com/assets/2497/guns_and_dv0. pdf

The guns-everywhere, massacres-be-damned lobby likes to paint the quaint picture of a father teaching his son how to hunt. How sweet. But during the House debate on universal background checks, Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-Indiana) made clear what the obsession with guns really is about: “We need the Second Amendment to protect against tyranny,” A gun, she said, “protects all the others [rights].” Not voting. Guns. “For decades, the gun lobby has peddled the far right’s dangerous conspiracy theories in order to further their ‘guns everywhere’ agenda,” writes Rob Wilcox, deputy director of Policy and Strategy for Everytown for Gun Safety. “The NRA has consistently disregarded public safety and promoted lax gun laws that allow dangerous extremists to arm themselves and open carry firearms at state capitols, like in Michigan, and at counter protests, like in Kenosha. Make no mistake, this anti-democracy Continued on Page 39

OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Can Trump be spared legal consequences

he “Skin of Our Teeth” Long Island discussion group, after detailing nightmares that they attributed to President Trump’s dangerous and treasonous conduct, began to explore what hope there was for Trump, particularly referencing Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize depiction of horrors, hate and violence. Associating Trump with “treason” may seem strong, but Michael Rothkopf’s powerful book [“Traitor: A History of American Betrayal from Benedict Arnold to Donald J. Trump] was written before the 2020 election. The discussion group thinks it is more relevant now than ever, especially after the terror attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. Since November, Trump has perpetrated what even the Wall Street Journal calls “The Big Lie” – placing American democracy in jeopardy as he ignored repeated realities from varied sources at home and abroad. Even the very right-leaning New York Post had a headline to Trump that said “Stop the Insanity” of claiming that the 2020 election was stolen. Just recently, PBS TV Frontline documentaries produced

“Trump’s American Carnage,” a depiction of how “from his first day as president to his last, Trump stoked division, violence and insurrection.” One can see why the “Skin of Our Teeth” group remained scared when Frontline emphasized Trump’s “siege on his enemies, the media, even the leadership of his own party, who for years ignored the warning signs of what was to come.” A lively discourse emerged among our literate neighbors who contended that awful as things were in his play of violence, Thornton Wilder left space (narrow as the “skin of our teeth”) to survive, and to move in better directions. Most of the Long Island discussants held the oft-expressed view: “I’d like to see Trump in hell, but I’ll settle to see him in jail.” The theme of “saved” can be considered in various respects. Not at all a focus was the view of religious salvation, because Trump seemed ignorant and unconcerned about matters described by the late, distinguished Long Island historian, John Marcus, in his book “Heaven, Hell and History.” It is the case that Trump frequent-

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field ly said he was the best president in American history, even surpassing Lincoln (while many historians, such as Douglas Brinkley, Michael Beschloss, say he was the worst). Many religious evangelicals had supported Trump, notwithstanding his own lack of religiosity. Evangelicals argued that despite Trump’s vast sinful conduct, he, like others, was capable of redemption. Moreover, evangelicals recognized that Trump had the political power to deliver policies they relished (think especially of a succession of very conservative, lifetime federal judges). Without a doubt, history will be even more severe in its judg-

ments of Trump. But now, as legal actions are being pursued against Trump in at least six lawsuits and 20 investigations, the prospects of his going to jail are rising. It is in that regard that Wilder’s “Skin” is summoned to gauge what could be done to spare Trump the ignominy of jail and place him on a more positive pathway. Needless to say, most people who despise Trump don’t want any special eﬀorts to ease his way forward; too many of them continue to have Trump nightmares. But here is where some surprising redemptive views emerge from Thornton Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth.” George and his wife accept their son Henry even though he has done horrible things. Remorse and redemption are paths positive if Henry first “puts order in himself” and ceases “hogging everything for yourself” (a Trump role model?!). Most of all, “The Skin of Our Teeth” can be seen as making a case for “a special parole for Trump” so that he receives counseling and rehabilitation instead of jail. That approach is inspired by George Antrobus in one of the most powerful and memorable

scenes in all of theater history: After he returns to his home following the horrors of chaos and of physical and emotional devastation, he says to his wife: “Maggie! I didn’t dare ask you: My books! They haven’t been lost have they?” No, she says, but some are “tattered.” George starts turning pages as though they are religious relics. He refers to the books as “voices to guide us and mistakes to warn us.” With these, George says, “we have a chance to build new worlds.” Donald Trump has never been interested in history or disciplined learning. But now, as prison looms, he can be saved with a sincere commitment of remorse and study of the beacons that Lincoln, Jeﬀerson and others said defined America’s deepest values. In addition to Wilder’s “The Skin of Our Teeth,” Trump’s reading list will include Jill Lepore’s “These Truths,” and Alan Jacobs’ recent volume, “Breaking Bread With the Dead.” Trump can be part of a study group so that he gains a real sense of “what made America great.” As he learns more, he has an obligation to expand civic awareness for the millions of people he has misled.

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OUR TOWN

The art of war and the science of killing

few years ago I got to meet Gary Player, the mighty South African who was given the name The Black Knight due to his penchant for wearing black clothes. Gary was 80 years old at the time but had the look, the energy and the waistline of a 40-year-old. And just in case you are not up on big sports names, Gary Player is the Hall of Fame golfer who was part of The Big Three, which included Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and himself. He was Tiger Woods before Tiger Woods was Tiger Woods. He was the guy

who started the fitness, training and nutrition movements in golf and shaped his body into perfection with isometrics. I was part of a media contingent at a golf outing at Manhattan Woods, a course Player had designed and I was given exactly 4 minutes of face time with him. The one question I wanted to ask him was this. “Why is it that so many South Africans seem to be so good under pressure? Gary Player, Retief Goosen, Ernie Els, Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzel and Trevor Immelman all seem to have the same type of back-

The military teaches young men many things

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bone and temperament. You are all calm under pressure. So what is it about growing up in South Africa that gives you all this kind of fortitude and grace under pressure?” Without a moment’s hesitation Player said: “That’s an easy one. I think the fact that South Africa has a draft which enlists all young men and sends them to the army for two years has a good impact on them all.” So the real question is exactly how a military draft influences a young person’s development. Boot camp lasts about six months or so and includes basic combat training and advanced individual training. Combat training conjures up images of guns, scream-

ing drill sergeants and hand-tohand combat training. The real power of this process has to do with Army Core Values, which includes loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. These values are introduced in a classroom setting but are established and reinforced with strict daily schedules, early to bed and early to rise schedules which insure eight hours of sleep, fitness training, running, nutritional control, and an emphasis on group responsibility. The oft referred slogan “leave no man behind” comes out of this basic training in group support. The result is a mature and strong human being who attends to detail, becomes a team player and leads a life of balance with work intermingled with rest and play. In other words you get guys like Gary Player, Retief Goosen, Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzel and Trevor Immelman. Another man who served military duty was the Austrian medical student Sigmund Freud and his experience impacted the theories of psychoanalysis that he would create a few years later. As a child Freud had a deep interest in war and its machinery

and when he was drafted, this experience led to his theories of psychoanalysis. His theories are filled with military metaphors and connotations. His central theory is that as we age the ego becomes weaker and weaker and can no longer manage the conflicts or “the civil war within,” as the super ego (our conscience) attempts to defeat our id (our animal instincts.) And just like an army at war, when a patient gets weak, they begin to feel symptoms like depression or anxiety. They seek out and find a therapist and an “alliance” is formed between analyst and the patient’s ego in order to establish a treaty of sorts to resolve with civil war raging within. Resistance and defense are other terms of war and Freud used them to describe how the patient will always resist the cure and defend their pathology, the homeland from whence they embrace and the land which they know best. War is endemic to human life during virtually every era of mankind and the statistics are staggering. In 264 BC the Punic Wars between the Roman Empire and the Carthaginians resulted in Continued on Page 39

THE BACK ROAD

Texas rep calls for rope and a tall oak tree

ast week at a House hearing on anti-Asian discrimination, Lone Star State Congressman Chip Roy puﬀed out his chest and proposed: “There’s old sayings in Texas about, you know, ‘find all the rope in Texas and get a tall oak tree.’ You know, we take justice very seriously, and we ought to do that — round up all the bad guys.” Ever since hearing that misguided statement, I have been wondering what journalist Ida B. Wells-Barnett might say today if she was to miraculously appear as a witness before the House Judiciary Committee. Wells-Barnett was born into slavery, advocated against Jim Crow laws and investigated post-Reconstruction Era lynching. Many of her findings can be found in the gut-wrenching 1895 book “The Red Record,” subtitled “Tabulated Statistics and Alleged Causes of Lynching in the United States.” The book is a thorough

investigative report that lays bare, in horrifically graphic detail, the practice of lynching as a tactic to support white supremacy. In addition to describing cases of lynching in terrifying detail, she cited the hard data about these death sentences without due process. “During the year 1894,” for example, “there were 132 persons executed in the United States by due form of law, while in the same year, 197 persons were put to death by mobs who gave the victims no opportunity to make a lawful defense.” Despite being called out for his remarks glorifying lynching, Roy remains unapologetic. In fact, the Republican doubled down when he said, “Apparently some folks are freaking out that I used an old expression about finding all the rope in Texas and a tall oak tree about carrying out justice against bad guys. I meant it.” If Wells-Barnett, who led an

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anti-lynching crusade in the United States in the 1890s, were to mysteriously appear, she might take Roy to task by reminding him that lynch parties were sadistic events attended by large audiences. The hanging itself might be preceded by torture and followed by setting torsos afire and then excising ears, toes, teeth, fingers and strips of charred skin from the immolated victims, and then distributing

them as souvenirs. I wonder if Roy is aware that photographers were often given a heads-up before a lynching. They would then install portable printing presses to mass produce images of the brutal festivities for onlookers desiring mementos of the occasion. Some folks pocketed lengths of the kind of rope Rep. Roy referred to; rope that was used to parade victims through the town square like cattle and then hang them. Others collected strands of victims’ hair and framed them under glass as keepsakes and, I imagine, conversation pieces for when company came a calling. In the 2020 book “Caste: The Origins of our Discontents,” author Isabel Wilkerson reported that a lynching party bystander from Waco, Texas, no doubt a spiritual ancestor of Rep. Roy, wrote on the back of a postcard that he mailed to his folks, “This is the Barbecue we had last night. My picture is to the left your son,

Joe.” Lynching postcards were so popular at the turn-of-thetwentieth-century, Wilkerson reported, that they became a growing part of the postcard industry, until they were banned by the U.S Postmaster General around 1908, which of course didn’t prevent anyone from placing them in envelopes for mailing. Perhaps not so coincidentally, Texas tough-guy Chip Roy conjured the image of a rope and a tall oak tree only days after Sen. Ron Johnson, a Republican from Wisconsin, aﬃrmed his belief in the Jan. 6 domestic terrorists’ “love of country” and “respect for law enforcement.” Disturbingly, increasing numbers of elected representatives seem to be cut from the same cloth as Johnson and Roy and are actively involved in scaling back voting rights. If they succeed, it will be another step toward their goal of making America Jim Crow again. Letters Continued on Page 36

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New York Tech to host biotech summit On Thursday, April 8, industry and academic experts, innovators, and entrepreneurs will convene at the New York Tech Biotechnology Summit, “Innovation in the Time of COVID and Beyond,” to discuss a range of timely topics relevant to the rapidly growing biotech industry in our region, including innovations to address COVID-19, the biotech startup ecosystem and its supporters, biotech’s role in sustainable solutions, and breakthrough futuristic biotech innovations. This summit is sponsored by NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences and the intellectual property law firm of Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP. Register for the virtual summit here: https://www.nyit.edu/ events/biotechnology_summit_innovation_in_the_time_of_covid Panels and panelists for the event, which will be held from 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (ET), include: Keynote: Dr. Kevin Tracey of Northwell Health and Bioelectronics will kick oﬀ the half-day summit with a keynote speech address-

ing his pioneering research on the molecular basis of inflammation and bioelectronics medicine. Panel: Innovations to Address COVID-19Our first panel of entrepreneurs and company representatives have developed technologies ranging from cell-based biosensors and smart materials, to the development of a vaccine and rapid testing kits, to a gateway to keep people safe in the workplace. They’ll discuss their exciting discoveries and describe how a team of innovators from industry and academia developed a ventilator in record time to address the rising number of COVID-19 hospitalizations.

Moderator: Babak Beheshti, Ph.D., Dean of NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Panelists:— Derek Peterson, Founder and CEO, SymptomSense— Tom Powell, Director of Business Development, Boyce Technologies— Mark Fasciano, Co-Founder and CEO, Rover Diagnostics— Fang Li, Ph.D., Professor, NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Panel: The Biotechnology Startup EcosystemMeet the professionals who support biotech entrepreneurs and researchers by providing the resources they need to succeed. Whether it’s locating

lab space, identifying investors, or making connections to service providers and strategic partners, it takes more than just an idea to grow and build a successful biotechnology company. Moderator: Michael Nizich, Ph.D., Director of New York Tech’s Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) Panelists:— Carmella Stephens, Ph.D., Partner, Patent Attorney, Carter, DeLuca & Farrell LLP (event sponsor)— Cat Donaldson, Ph.D., M.B.A., Chief Development and Biotechnology Program Officer, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Technology Transfer Oﬃce— Mary Howard, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder, Design Technologies— William Hanes, J.D., Ph.D., Chief Operating Oﬃcer, iCell Gene Therapeutics; Senior Fellow at the Center for Biotechnology Presentation: Sustainable Alternatives to Reduce Greenhouse Gas EmissionsPatrick Gruber, CEO of GEVO, a biofuel company based in Texas, will discuss reducing greenhouse gas emissions with sustainable alternatives, and how

GEVO is commercializing the next generation of biofuels with diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel that have the potential to achieve zero-carbon emissions. Panel: Biotechnology…The Future is HereAmazing biotech companies in our area are making the impossible possible and science fiction real, from helping paralyzed individuals regain movement to a headwear device that reads brain waves and controls a computer and biofuels that can launch a rocket. Find out about the latest futuristic biotech innovations. Moderator: Aydin Farajidavar, Ph.D., Professor, NYIT College of Engineering and Computing Sciences Panelists:— Chad Bouton, Vice President of Advanced Engineering & Technology, Northwell Health; Founder, Neuvotion— AJ Keller, Founder, Neurosity— Sascha Deri, CEO, BluShift Aerospace— Rose-Marie Auclair, Co-founder and CSO, Woodlight— Alan Kriegstein, President, ALA Scientific Instruments, Inc.

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Legislature approves Curran’s policing plan Continued from Page 6 The plan also states that all sworn and civilian members of the Police Department are required to take part in a yearly online anti-bias training course followed by “an exam exhibiting their understanding.” Bias incidents and hate crimes, and use of force reports will be made public as well. The plan’s accountability approach calls for the department to use the Law Enforcement Misconduct Investigative Office in the state attorney general’s office. Curran also noted the department will continue to use the newly established Nassau County crime victim advocate, an office tasked with aiding victims and witnesses of violent crimes. Curran signed the legislation in December 2019. The county’s 24/7 complaint hotline is also a resource for residents, according to the plan. Nassau County civil rights attorney Frederick Brewington and Long Island Regional NAACP Director Tracey Edwards, who have been active in the call for racial justice in the county, submitted their own police reform plan deemed “The People’s Plan” last month. The activists’ plan included redirecting funds from school resource officers to develop youth programming, collecting and publishing racial and ethnic data from ve-

hicle stops, and creating an office of police inspector general. The three opposing votes on the Curran plan came from Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D-Freeport), Legislator Siela Bynoe (D-Westbury) and Legislator Carrié Solages (D-Lawrence). The three said the plan failed to incorporate the civilian complaint review board or inspector general to further investigate police misconduct allegations. Bynoe also said she wanted the plan to enhance the early intervention system, which deals with departmental intervention for at-risk officers. Bynoe said the department should implement a comprehensive performance review to identify at-risk officers who could be eligible for intervention. “The Department should re-evaluate its program on a continual basis to consider new and more effective interventions, in order to reduce risk to the public, the officers, and the Department,” Bynoe said in a letter to county officials. The People’s Plan also called for creating a new emergency call system that would allow mental health providers and unarmed crisis responders to be included on certain crisis calls and creating a county task force to monitor the safety and enforcement of state-mandated reforms.

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Manhasset ex-attorney sentenced Alfred DiGirolomo Jr. stole $675K from clients, used part to pay restitution in other cases BY R O S E W E L D ON A disbarred attorney from Manhasset has been sentenced to prison and a six-figure restitution for stealing $675,000 from clients and using part of the stolen money to pay restitution in another of his larceny cases, Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas announced Wednesday. Alfred DiGirolomo Jr. pleaded guilty on Dec. 21 to three counts of grand larceny in the second degree in satisfaction of the charges for stealing the $675,000 from two clients and pleaded guilty to one count of grand larceny in the second degree on April 4, 2019, for stealing nearly $230,000 from a separate client. The defendant was sentenced on Monday for both

cases by Judge Teresa Corrigan to one and a third to four years in prison and restitution by civil judgment for $680,000. “Alfred DiGirolomo swindled multiple clients to pay for country club dues and cigars, and in one case, stole from one client to repay another victim,” Singas said. “My oﬃce has prosecuted more than 25 attorneys for criminally victimizing their clients, and this defendant’s case should send a strong message to all lawyers that betraying their clients can come with a heavy price.” Singas said that in February 2016, DiGirolomo fraudulently coordinated a funding agreement between two clients. The agreement was for client one, a married couple in a federal workers’ compensation case, to obtain a $100,000 loan with interest from client

two. DiGirolomo made the agreement without the married couple’s knowledge, Singas said. The lawyer allegedly told the second client that at the successful conclusion of the workers’ compensation case, the married couple planned to repay the loan with interest and forged the husband’s signature on an agreement, after $100,000 was paid by client two into the defendant’s business account. The married couple did not receive any of the money from DiGirolomo. In October 2018, DiGirolomo allegedly stole another $125,000 in a real estate transaction from the second client. The payment had been sent on Oct. 10, 2018, and was intended for the client, but Singas’ oﬃce said that by the end of that month, DiGirolomo

had spent the money for his own purposes and the account had a zero balance. Further, in June 2019, DiGirolomo received a $650,000 settlement check in connection with the workers’ compensation case involving the married couple. He allegedly signed the couple’s name on the check, without their consent, and deposited it into one of his business accounts. According to the agreement between the couple and DiGirolomo, the attorney was entitled to 30 percent of the recovery, amounting to approximately $195,000, and trial-related expenses of approximately $5,000. DiGirolomo then used $130,000 of that settlement check to complete restitution in the earlier case. He was automatically disbarred and

precluded from the practice of law because of his felony plea on April 4, 2019. By Nov. 13, 2019, the account, which started with $650,000, was drawn down to approximately $800. It is alleged that DiGirolomo used the money for credit card payments, utilities, gasoline, automobiles, home furnishings, a gym, business expenses and restaurants. In the initial case, DiGirolomo used the funds to pay for expenses related to a cigar club and a country club, as well as other personal expenses. Senior Investigative Counsel Jennifer Contreras of the Financial Crimes Bureau prosecuted the case, and Robert Del Col represents DiGirolomo. A request for comment to Del Col was not immediately returned.

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING

ROSLYN AUTHOR NAMED A FINALIST FOR BOOK AWARD BY R O S E W E L D ON Stephanie Sorkin of Roslyn Estates was interviewing for what most would consider a plum job, working in player relations for the National Basketball Association, but while speaking to her prospective boss, felt the need to come clean about something. “He said ‘What’s your dream job?’ and I think he was expecting me to say something about the NBA, which was probably my second-in-line dream job, but I said I really wanted to be a writer,” Sorkin recalled in a phone interview last week. “So at that moment he said to me, ‘Well then guess what, now you have two jobs, because anytime something comes up that needs that

involves writing, I’m coming to you!'” Now, Sorkin, a mother of three and an 11-year resident of the Roslyn area, has been recognized in a national contest for her fourth book. Following a two-year stint at the NBA and additional time working in marketing for finance companies, in the early 2010s Sorkin got the idea for her first book, “Nutley, the Nut-Free Squirrel,” almost by accident. “I didn’t even really plan it as a story,” Sorkin said. “It started out as more of a bedtime story, because my youngest daughter has many, many food allergies and she was about to enter preschool. I really wanted her to feel included, so I made up this char-

acter. It was something I had done often but then this one all of a sudden was taking the shape of a story.” Sorkin discussed the idea of a squirrel allergic to nuts with friends and family, and put pen to paper in 2011. “I almost felt responsible like that this was my responsibility to share it with people because I felt like it would really help other children, even if they didn’t have allergies, but even with inclusion and acceptance,” Sorkin said. “To be honest, I just started googling how to publish a children’s book. It was a dream of mine for the longest time, it was all I really wanted to do, but it’s not an easy place to just walk right into. It’s diﬃcult to first get started so I decided to

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Stephanie Sorkin of Roslyn Estates, left, has been named a finalist for an INDIES Book of the Year Award for her fourth book “Am I a Unicorn?”

self publish.” “Nutley” was published in 2013 and brought Sorkin an Outstanding Author Award from Mascot Books. Her next works, “Chocolate Shoes with Licorice Laces,” and “Frenemy Jane, the Sometimes Friend,” were also honored by the independent publishing community. Each of her books has also served as a fundraiser for diﬀerent organizations, with all of the proceeds from “Nutley” going to Food Allergy Research and Education, some proceeds from “Chocolate Shoes” going to the nonprofit Soles4Souls, and some proceeds from “Frenemy Jane” benefiting the PACER Center’s National Bullying Prevention Center. Sorkin’s latest book, “Am I A Unicorn?,” follows a unicorn who breaks her horn and tries to get it fixed in fear that she won’t be recognized without it. “We all have something about ourselves that we know that the outside doesn’t exactly match the inside,” Sorkin said. “So when the unicorn felt like their most definitive feature was gone, they felt they had to prove that they were a unicorn.” The inspiration came from Sorkin’s many visits to schools and social groups where she would read her books aloud, she says. “I did visit hundreds of schools in the past and you sometimes see a child that is struggling, whether it’s a special needs child or a child with an emotional diﬀerence,” Sorkin said. “There was a school I went to there was a child who liked math and everyone else liked the Yankees. So any struggle that you’re going through that there is, I could really compare it to the unicorn.” Last week, “Unicorn” was recognized as a finalist for an INDIES Book of the Year Award in the children’s category, an honor that “Nutley” was nominated for and “Chocolate Shoes” won. “I didn’t know if I’d be a finalist, because I’m sure that they have hundreds of entries,” Sorkin said. “The winners will be announced sometime in June, so I anxiously await that.” Sorkin’s books are available online at Amazon.com and from Mascot Books.

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Encouraging older men to take care

t’s not hard to notice and statistics confirm it: Women tend to live longer than men. U.S. Census data show that while the ratio of males to females is close to 50:50 among younger adults, after age 65, the numbers diverge until there are only half as many men as women among people 80 and older. More than 80 percent of centenarians are women. The World Health Organization notes that although gender-based health initiatives often focus on women, men in almost every country have a shorter life expectancy. “In many societies, men generally enjoy more opportunities, privileges and power than women, yet these multiple advantages do not translate into better health outcomes,” say the WHO experts. What explains this seeming paradox? “It is most likely a combination of factors,” says Gregg Balbera, President of Right at Home Nassau Suﬀolk. Those factors include: Biology. Gender-related diﬀerences in genes, hormones and the immune system make men more susceptible to inflammation, heart disease and high blood pressure. Behavior. Men are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol unsafely, and take part in other risky behaviors. Traditional male occupations also are more hazardous. Social interaction. Loneliness raises the risk of stress and early death. Michigan State University experts note that traditional attitudes held by many older men can stand

in the way of good health. “The belief that ‘real men’ must be strong, tough and independent may be a detriment to their social needs later in life,” they said. Attitudes about healthcare. Men are less likely than women to have regular doctor visits. While studies show this attitude is changing among younger men, many older men still avoid making appointments. Balbera also reports that while men and women are equally likely to be infected by the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, public health experts say men are more likely to become seriously ill and to die. Most likely the four factors above all come into play. Talking to men about health matters “Encourage the older men in your life to make healthy lifestyle choices, such as eating well, giving up smoking, getting enough exercise and managing stress,” says Balbera. “And talk about healthcare, too.” He oﬀers ideas to get the conversation started: Ask them how long it’s been since they saw a doctor. Remind them that regular healthcare appointments can preserve their independence and self-suﬃciency—and can save them money in the long run. Their care should include regular checkups, referrals to specialists as needed, and regular dental care. Encourage them to be candid with healthcare providers. Research shows that many male patients underplay health problems during conversations with their doctor. They might say a symptom “isn’t too bad.” They

might not mention new health concerns, or report that they’ve experienced falls. “Remind them they are partners with their doctor, joining forces to take charge and make good decisions,” says Balbera Prompt them to have the recommended screenings. For older men, this might include regular tests of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar; screenings for prostate, colorectal and skin cancer; and vision and hearing tests. And even though many people think of osteoporosis as a “woman’s disease,” men also should be screened for bone density. Remind them to keep vaccines up to date. In most areas, older adults are at the top of the list for the COVID-19 vaccine, and they should get it when they can. They also should receive their annual flu shot and vaccines for shingles, pneumococcal pneumonia, tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis and other diseases as recommended by their doctor. Discuss emotional health, as well. Many men are reticent to report they’re experiencing stress, depression, or suicidal thoughts. Help is available and it’s not a sign of weakness to access that help! Addressing smoking or alcohol or drug misuse also is a sign of strength. Doctors can’t force patients to alter those behaviors, but they can oﬀer advice and options. Care support at home for older men “Most senior men prefer to age in place in their own homes, but health challenges may make that unsafe without assistance,”

says Balbera. “They may avoid asking for help from family members—or they might require a lot of help, and feel bad about it. Today, many families are finding that the dignity, independence and safety of their older male relatives are enhanced when care is provided by a professional.” Professional in-home caregivers provide assistance with personal care, prepare nutritious meals, and transport clients to medical appointments and exercise opportunities. Balbera reports, “Right at Home carefully matches caregivers with clients, having found through experience that this is the best way to promote the companionship that wards off loneliness—an extra focus in senior health these days, and always important.” About Right at Home of Nassau Suffolk The Nassau Suffolk office of Right at Home is a locally owned and operated franchise office of Right at Home, Inc., serving the communities Centerport, Cold Spring Hills, Commack, Dix Hills, East Northport, East Setauket, Greenlawn, Halesite, Hauppauge, Huntington, Kings Park, Lake Grove, Lloyd Harbor, Melville, Nesconset, Old Bethpage, Plainview, St. James, Smithtown, Stony Brook, West Hills and Woodbury. For more information, contact Right at Home Nassau Suffolk at www.rightathomeli.com, 516.719.5999/631.352.0022 or by email at gregg@rightathomeli.com

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he human body is a complex, efficient machine. One highly important component of that machine is the circulatory system, which sends blood, oxygen and nutrients throughout the body. In perfectly healthy bodies, blood, oxygen and nutrients circulate throughout the body without issue. However, several conditions, including obesity and diabetes, can contribute to poor circulation, which is not a standalone condition but rather a byproduct of another serious health issue. According to the health information site Healthline, when the circulatory system is not working at optimal capacity, people may experience tingling, numbness and throbbing or stinging pain in the limbs. Pain and muscle cramps also may result from poor circulation, the symptoms of which vary depending on the causes. For example, someone whose circulation issues are a result of peripheral artery disease may experience different symptoms than someone whose circulation has been compromised by diabetes. Because issues affecting the circulatory system are complex, it’s important for men and women to learn how to address such issues if they suspect their systems have been compromised. Visit your physician. Poor circulation results from various health issues, so people who think they are dealing with poor circulation should not try to address the issue on their own. Rather, the best way to improve circulation is to visit a physician the moment you note a symptom. Doctors will confirm if patients

are experiencing circulation issues and diagnose what’s causing those issues. Doctors also will work with their patients to devise a course of treatment for the issue that’s causing their poor circulation. If necessary, lose weight and keep it oﬀ. Obesity is one of the conditions that can contribute to poor circulation. So many people who are diagnosed with poor circulation may be advised to lose weight and keep the weight oﬀ once it’s been lost. A 2009 study published in the International Journal of Cardiology found that losing weight helped obese women improve their circulation. A healthy diet that includes fish like salmon that is high in omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to improve circulation, can help people lose weight and maintain healthy weights going forward. Consider yoga. A 2014 review of an assortment of peer-reviewed studies found that yoga can have a positive impact on risk factors for cardiovascular disease. A lowimpact exercise, yoga can compress and decompress veins, potentially improving circulation. It takes time to master yoga positions, but even beginners who cannot fully perform poses during a yoga regimen can benefit from doing the exercises to the best of their abilities. Poor circulation is a byproduct of various conditions. Once a condition has been diagnosed, patients can help themselves by taking various steps to improve their circulation.

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Physical activity guidelines for children, adolescents and adults

The Department of Health and Human Services notes that physical activity fosters normal growth and development and can help people feel better, function better, sleep better, and reduce their risk for a large number of chronic diseases. Reducing risk for chronic disease keeps people out of the doctor’s office, or even the hospital, and it also can help save considerable amounts of money. One report from the The Milken Institute estimated that high chronic disease and obesity rates are responsible for more than $1 trillion in lost productivity in the workplace every year. In addition, the National Commission on Prevention Priorities notes that increasing the use of five preventive services to 90 percent can save more than 100,000 lives in the United States each year. Such services include advising smokers to quit and offering medication or other assistance to help them and providing flu

should include musclestrengthening physical activity at least three days a week. Bone-strengthening: As part of their 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity, children and adolescents should include bone-strengthening physical activity at least three days a week. Parents can consult with their children’s physicians to determine age-appropriate muscle- and bone-strengthening activities for their youngsters.

shots for people age 65 and older. In recognition of the role exercise plays in preventive care, the DHHS recommends children, adolescents and adults follow these physical activity guidelines. Children and adolescents The DHHS recommends that children and adolescents between the ages of six and 17 should get 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous

physical activity every day.

Aerobic: Most of the 60 minutes or more per day should be either moderate- or vigorous intensity aerobic physical activity and should include vigorous-intensity physical activity at least three days a week.

Muscle-strengthening: As part of their 60 minutes or more of daily physical activity, children and adolescents

Adults The DHHS advises adults to make a concerted effort to move more and sit less throughout the day. Some physical activity is better than none. Adults who sit less and do any amount of moderate-tovigorous physical activity gain some health benefits. For substantial health benefits, adults should get at least 150 minutes to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes to 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic

physical activity each week. An equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorousintensity aerobic activity can serve as a substitute. Ideally, aerobic activity should be spread throughout the week. Adults should do musclestrengthening activities of moderate or greater intensity that involve all major muscle groups two or more days a week, as the DHHS notes these activities provide additional health benefits. These guidelines also apply to older adults, but older adults also should incorporate balance training into their exercise routines. In addition, the DHHS urges older adults to consult with their physicians about the appropriate level of effort for physical activity relative to their level of fitness. People of all ages should include physical activity in their preventive health care routines. More information about exercise is available at www.health.gov.

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Which areas of the body are vulnerable to sprains? The AAOS notes that the ankles, knees and wrists are most vulnerable to sprains. Many basketball players have experienced sprained ankles, which occur when the foot turns inward, placing extreme tension on the ligaments of the outer ankle. Sudden twists can result in a sprained knee, while sprained wrists are often the result of falling onto an outstretched hand. Are there different types of sprains? Not all sprains are the same, and the AAOS notes some may be mild while others more severe. The three categories of sprain are:

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Improve life expectancy with some healthy habits “W ho Wants to Live Forever” is a song that appeared on the 1986 album “A Kind of Magic” by the rock band Queen. The song often sparks conversation about the potential benefits of immortality . Immortality may not be possible, but many people aspire to improve their chances to live a long and prosperous life. A study published in the journal Lancet analyzed data from the 2016 Global Burden of Diseases project to generate life expectancy predictions from 2017 to 2040 for most countries. The United States saw the largest decline in ranking among high-income countries, as life expectancies in the United States are projected to fall from 43rd in 2016 to 64th by 2040, with an average life expectancy of 79.8. Life expectancy in the U.S. has dropped in each of the past two years, according to annual reports by the National Center for Health Statistics. But there may be hope for Americans yet. Doctors and scientists continually study the lifestyles of people who

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outlive their life expectancies. While genetics can play a role, so can following healthy habits, which have been identified to promote longevity.

Don’t smoke. Many smokers have been told that smoking trims 10 years off their life expectancies, and that statement is corroborated by a study published in 2013 in The New England Journal of Medicine that tracked participants over a span of several years. The good news is people who quit before the age of 35 can usually regain those lost years.

Avoid drug use. Accidental drug overdoses contributed to 63,600 deaths in the United States in 2016, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. Usage of prescription opioids and heroin has skyrocketed in recent years. Drug use also may exacerbate mental illnesses, potentially making drug users more vulnerable to suicide. Maintain healthy body mass. Moderate to vigorous exercise regimens and diets loaded with

healthy foods can keep weight in check. Maintaining a healthy weight has a host of positive side effects, including reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a leading killer in North America. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, nearly four in 10 adults and 18.5 percent of children in the United States are obese. According to the 2015 Canadian Health Measures Survey, 30 percent of adults in Canada are obese and may require medical support to manage their disease. Limit alcohol consumption. Some evidence suggests that light drinking can be good for cardiovascular health. However, a paper published in the Lancet suggests every glass of wine or pint of beer over the daily recommended limit will cut half an hour from the expected lifespan of a 40-year-old. The paper says the risks are comparable to smoking. Simple, healthy lifestyle changes can help people increase their life expectancies.

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Reduce exposure to harmful VOCs at home

T olatile organic compounds are emitted by a vast array of products. The Environmental

and baking soda are as effective as chemical cleaners without the same harmful side effects.

VOCs are particularly troubling because their concentrations are consistently up to 10 times higher indoors than outdoors. Those who spend time inside of homes and businesses may be at risk from concentrated exposure to VOCs.

• Rely on natural ventilation when using products that have strong odors or are suspected of emitting VOCs. This can be as easy as opening windows and doors or doing work outside.

Protection Agency warns that VOCs consist of gases discharged from solids or liquids that produce shortand long-term health effects.

Notable items that produce VOCs include treated woods, carpeting, building materials, paints, waxes, fabrics, and varnishes. Since people are constantly breathing in air, and whatever is circulating within it, it’s important for individuals to be conscious of these common offenders.

VOCs can be dangerous because they may cause everything from minor symptoms of headaches, nausea and stuffy noses to more serious conditions like nervous system problems and kidney and liver damage. Some VOCs are known to cause cancer in humans, warns the EPA. To reduce exposure to VOCs, homeowners are advised to take the following steps.

• Read product labels carefully for warnings against VOCs. Whenever possible, select products that do not emit VOCs.

• Invest in alternative products, such as all-natural cleaning solutions. Many people find that common and safe items like vinegar, citrus oils

• Use an air purifier in conjunction with HVAC systems. Purchase an air purifier that specifically filters out odors and VOCs, which can help people with chemical sensitivities.

• Use a shed rather than an attached garage to store gas cans, pesticides, paint thinners, and other odoriferous materials away from the home. Contact the municipal waste department to learn how to properly dispose of leftover chemical products. • Rethink flooring materials to include carpeting that is low VOC or alternatives such as washable rugs or hard flooring.

• Don’t forget to fill a home with plenty of live plants. A study from researchers at NASA found that certain indoor plants are effective at naturally purifying air. • Exercise caution with dry-cleaned clothes. Perchloroethylene is a chemical most widely used in dry cleaning. Air out dry-cleaned clothes before wearing them, particularly if they have strong chemical odors. Volatile organic compounds can be excreted through various items. Individuals who educate themselves can greatly reduce their exposure to these harmful compounds.

Banish belly fat and improve cardiovascular health

he way to a person’s heart may be through his or her stomach in more ways than one. Doctors have tied heart health to the abdomen, and having extra pounds around one’s middle can be detrimental to cardiovascular wellbeing. Excess visceral fat in the belly, something doctors refer to as “central adiposity,” may have potentially dangerous consequences. While the link between belly fat and heart health has long been associated with men, women may be even more vulnerable to the adverse health effects of belly fat. A study published in March 2018 in the Journal of the American Heart Association examined 500,000 people between the ages of 40 and 69. Participants had their body measurements taken, and then were kept track of for heart attack occurrence over the next seven years. During that period, the women who carried more weight around their middles (measured by waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio or waist-to-height ratio) had a 10 to 20 percent greater risk of heart attack than women who were just heavier over all. Belly fat is particularly dangerous because it doesn’t just include the insulating, or subcutaneous, fat under the skin. It is largely visceral fat that also surrounds the organs in the abdomen. Harvard Medical School reports that visceral fat is metabolically active and has been strongly linked to a host of serious diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and dementia. Visceral fat is like an endocrine organ

that secretes hormones and a host of other chemicals linked to diseases that can affect adults. One substance is called retinol-binding protein 4 (RBP4), which has been tied to an increased risk of coronary heart disease. In 2015, a study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that normal-weight people with excessive belly fat had a higher risk of dying of heart disease or any other cause compared with people without central obesity. The online health and wellness resource Medical News Today says doctors determine belly fat to be a problem when a woman’s waist measures 35 inches or more and a man’s 40 inches or more. MRIs also can be used as a fat analyzer and will be judged on a scale of 1 to 59. A measurement of 13 and under is desireable. The Mayo Clinic advises that poor diet and fitness habits can contribute to belly fat. As people age, they may have to make more drastic changes to their diets and exercise regimens to counteract changes in their metabolisms. Eliminating sugary beverages, watching portion sizes, counting calories, doing moderate aerobic activity daily, and choosing healthier foods can help tame visceral fat. Also, doctors may recommend those who are stressed to try stress-busting techniques, as stress also may be tied to excessive belly fat. Belly fat should not be overlooked, as its presence can greatly increase a person’s risk for various diseases.

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Temple hosts Nassau Museum director The congregants of Temple Judea enjoyed a fascinating and exciting “virtual” event recently. It was arranged by Paul Vegoda, the chair of the Lifelong Learning committee at Temple Judea. Vegoda has been a volunteer at the Nassau County Museum of Art for many years. The program was a lecture on the current exhibit by the vivacious and

hibited right here in Roslyn at the Museum. It was exciting to hear Reilly explain to the group the fascinating backgrounds of these artists and the diﬃculties they experienced simply because of their gender. Some of the artwork looked at first like random brushstrokes until Reilly showed what the artists were expressing. Suddenly the paintings came to life. It was truly an educating, enlightening and fascinating experience for the group. Even those who had knowledge of Abstract Expressionism came away with a clear understanding of each painting. Temple Judea is a Reform synagogue located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (exit 36n on LIE). For information, call (516) 621-8049 or www. temple-judea.com . New members are always welcome.

exuberant Director of the Museum, Charles Reilly. The theme of the exhibit at the Museum is the great art of women artists. Works by Mary Cassatt, Georgia O’Keefe, Lee Krasner, Elaine deKooning, Helen Frankenheimer and Louise Nevelson, which are names of world- renowned artists, were all represented. Their works, as well as other women artists are ex-

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READERS WRITE

Welcoming Spring Here comes the rain. Pattering on the roof, Trickling through the trees, Down into rich earth. Not forgetting to tend the birdbath, Filling it with enough non-glacial water— The delight endlessly tossed, splashed about. To all of us who remember And are not sorry to see the end Of cold grey days, Welcome! Even clouds lighten and cast Summer’s inevitable hues at sunset. And daylight begins hanging around Just long enough not to be easily forgotten. Thankfully, like our best loves. Then, I didn’t know much about anything Till the time we first met, and at our best Learned to bend dreams into complete circles And entered them. Our best dreams exude an awesome groundswell Adorned green. This morning I’m sleepily Coasting to brew some fresh coﬀee, winding My way through the early face of spring. Later let’s go for an easy hike in the woods. Stephen Cipot Garden City Park

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Libels hurt Asians and Jews

few words on blood libel from this Jew and president of a Jewish not-forprofit organization who is also involved in education: Like many others impacted by Covid and rancorous politics, I continue to feel wounded and confused. In particular, I have felt the simplistic intersectional pressure to “compare” wounds, as though this whataboutism and us-vs-them can be done, or as though this has any utility. It cannot and it does not. It does not help Jews for Asians to be attacked or killed any more than it helps Asians for Jews to be! Similarly, it does not help Asians or

Jews for other peoples of color to be brutalized either. The age-old blood libel that Jews caused plagues, the murder of prophets or, more recently, that Jews are super spreaders of Covid are insidious and cause violence. At the very same time, the canard that Asian-Americans spread Covid is no less insidious or dangerous. How one wishes these disgusting libels would cease. How one prays that the sowing of division among peoples would end. Most adults would do well to see children play and learn together without racial, ethnic and religious divisions. They might also do well to recog-

nize that most workplaces, and some families and friend groups are ethnically, religiously and racially diverse In my opinion, we need to move past the separation of divisive identity politics to a pluralistic mindset where each identity is respected, celebrated, and also has the basic privacy right described by Justice Louis Brandeis as the “freedom to be left alone.” #stopasianhate #stopjewhate #stopracism #freedomtobeleftalone #privacy #respect #allyship Rebecca Sassouni Great Neck

Biden’s policies non-normal

our cartoon of Friday, March 19, depicting a car traveling down a road with a passenger saying “are we there yet?” as it passed a sign saying ” Normalcy Ahead” needs to be addressed. There is nothing normal about the America that I see being purposely torn apart by the radical left and our new confused, addled, weak and non-transparent Joe Biden. Was Trump “normal” in the true sense of the word when it came to his verbiage, hyperbole and lack of political finesse? No, but he cared about this country and put Americans first and that is completely lost on the Democratic Party today. Biden said he was a “moderate,” but he has done a complete left turn and done more damage in two short months than I have seen any president do in his first 100 days. Ending all of the controls on the Southern border has created a crisis that is only just beginning. Yes, I said a crisis because I do not fall for leftist propaganda. I have eyes. The children and everyone else who are coming here are suﬀering the same conditions and even worse in some cases that existed before Trump got a handle on it and made his deals with Mexico and the other Central American countries. These hapless Dems and Biden then tried to blame Trump for dismantling the previous system and causing this turmoil which is laughable if it wasn’t so pathetic. These are the same conditions that Trump inherited from Obama. Where were all of these fabricators? Living in caves? Biden encouraged this. If he had one functioning brain cell left, he would have had some miraculous plan in place before he acted so irresponsibly, also allowing

Covid-positive illegals to run amok all around the country at will. The American Taxpayer is footing the bill for all of this insanity. Americans are sure not first with this DogFaced Pony Soldier to use a vernacular of his. HR1, a Democratic-sponsored bill to expand voting rights, is one of the biggest travesties to ever be conjured up by the conniving cabal of the left, shrouded in preventing voter suppression. This sick creation removes every safety tool that was ever enacted to secure honesty in voting. No more voter ID, same day registration, no signature verification, all ballots sent out to God knows who, ballot harvesting OKed and they try to dumb down all minorities withthis as if they do not have the capacity or ability to get voter ID, get to the polls, use absentee ballots and think for themselves. What an insult to them. The motive for this is one and one only, to flood America with illegal immigrants and let them vote as soon as possible and to enable the left to cheat and manipulate elections until the end of time, assuring leftist tyranny and one-party rule in perpetuity. ERA , another travesty in the making by the loony left. Eliminating women’s rights to privacy, safety and fairness in sports. The party that keeps chanting the mantra “Follow the Science” wants to convince us women that the man next to us in the gym shower room is just like we are so do not feel uncomfortable in your nakedness. Bah Humbug! No way Jose. Science knows that the bone structure and musculature of the male body is built for superior strength, unlike the female body, and will always have the edge in sports that require speed and

strength. In addition, this sick law would force physicians, nurses and other health professionals to take part in medical procedures that go against their religious beliefs. As an RN of 60 years, I’ll be damned if I would assist in an abortion if my religious beliefs were in conflict. It would force a waxer in a spa to work on a male who “feels he is a woman.” This case has already come up and forced perversion on salon workers. No, nothing normal is in our future. Critical Race theory being forced down the throats of our children in schools is nothing but leftist hogwash. Anti-white propaganda day after day by the largest group of racists in the world. Dividing everyone by their color, sex and ethnicity. They live in the greatest country in the world and can’t see the truth behind their twisted ideology. The left, plotting to rid us of the filibuster to destroy the Senate, add two more states to raise the number of Democratic representatives so there can never be another candidate win from any other party. You want tyranny, lefties, you will have it. Just remember, man on the street, you will not have a voice either. If you do not approve of what lies ahead for your country, it won’t matter because they do not care about you, me or anyone else. It is all about power and nothing else. What lies ahead? Thousands more jobs lost, rising taxes for everyone because when businesses’ taxes go up so does the cost of everything you need in life. The Green New Deal is waiting just around the corner. Get ready, it is anything but normal. Gayle Palmer Williston Park

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Passover 2021: celebrating, seeking liberation

his year we not only celebrate, but once again we seek liberation from bondage. The celebration part is in eternal gratitude for blessings past . The quest part is for both universal release from the bondage of the devastating present pandemic plague, as well as

the ongoing man-made plague of denying equal dignity and justice to neighbor and stranger. We are not free from bondage if we are seen as strangers in our own land. In the case of hate, otherism and discrimination, let not our silence be deafening, lest our failure to publicly object

to the malicious malignant maligning of ‘THEM’, be tolled as our acquiescence. One either agrees or objects. Abstaining is not an objection. When they start to run out of sacrificial lambs, you move up on the list. How timely a holiday when we are to teach the generations that even on the

stormy nights we leave the door open that all who hunger may partake. Dayenu: Always be grateful, but justice demands it is never enough if only we are free. Gary Ackerman Roslyn

Keller has right stuff as a library trustee

am writing to urge your readers to support Bill Keller for a second term as a trustee of the Port Washington Public Library. I can think of no one better suited for the position. I have known Bill both as a community member and as a colleague. Bill and I worked together at Queens College of the City University of New York, where Bill served as the vice president for Finance & Administration for more than seven years until his retirement this past December. I had the pleasure of working with him for nearly five years. Based on his work at QC, I am certain that Bill has the expertise and

experience needed to help oversee the finances and management of Port Washington’s wonderful Library. He thinks strategically, able to see the big picture, while also possessing command of important details. As the chief financial oﬃcer of Queens College, Bill was responsible for its annual budget that totals more than $120 million. He oversaw facility operations, managing more than 40 buildings and a construction and renovation budget of over $9 million a year and was responsible for QC’s technology and human resources departments. Key to his financial and administrative work was Bill’s close attention to the needs

of QC’s students, faculty and staﬀ – he’s a numbers guy who understands people and a people guy who understands numbers. Bill was a crucial partner with other campus leaders in helping the college deal with major crises such Superstorm Sandy and the Coronavirus pandemic. Bill’s ability to grasp complex problems and to see things from multiple perspectives to oﬀer promising solutions — not to mention his sincere love for the Port Washington Community, which he has been a part of since his school days — make him a valuable asset to the Library board. I believe Bill is uniquely qualified to

help ensure that our Library continues to excel. My support for his re-election is based on Bill’s financial prowess, experience in facilities and technology management and his firm belief in outstanding community service. I know that he is the right person to continue to serve Port Washington as a trustee of our Public Library. Please vote for Bill Keller on Tuesday, April 13. Voting is at the Library building from 7 A.M. to 9 P.M. Cheryl Littman Port Washington

Great Neck needs revitalized board of ed

as the truth been sacrificed? I suppose it depends on whom you ask. As Great Neck students enter the world, tasked with meeting the challenges of the 21st century, our school district maintains a Board of Education that is subject to old structures and hidebound egos busy celebrating their rank and position. While Great Neck’s teachers support our students as they work to excel in the classroom and prepare for what’s next in their academic careers, the Board of Education relentlessly fails even to provide statistics that show how our district measures up against others on the North Shore. As Great Neck’s Board of Education relies on rankings by websites like www. niche.com to justify their complacency (thank you, Mr. Gross, for making that point again even if you no longer sit on the board), they ignore the fact that such websites employ unreliable methodology to evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of a school district. From a political standpoint, I suppose it’s fine to push out questionable propaganda, but it’s time to stop playing games with our children’s future. What the Board of Education refuses to acknowledge is that our children’s educational advantage is not a mere product of district policy. The high standards of a Great Neck public school education are sustained by the opportunity parents provide their children by choosing to live

here and choosing to fund an enormous annual school budget. When we consider the district budget again this year, maybe we should also collect data on the heavy expenses parents incur for private tutoring, enrollment at private learning centers, and test-taking preparation and support. Perhaps the Board of Education would be surprised to learn the true cost of educating our children each year! If the past year has taught us anything, it is this: Great Neck is a vibrant and resilient community that must now sharpen its voice to ensure that parents have a seat at the table. It is our own resilient community that will guide our children and future generations in ways we can’t yet imagine. One thing is clear. If we don’t roll up our sleeves and invest in the values of this community, inertia will grow until it is the singular guiding force. Inertia has caused the president of the Great Neck School District Board of Education to lose the pulse of this community. Inertia has led this 30-year politician not to exercise humility and courage but rather to practice self-importance and avoidance — evidenced most recently by a repugnant attempt to disenfranchise voters, followed by an empty apology that “the community misunderstood, but I did nothing wrong.” Yet this school board president regularly informs the community that there are no regrets, no mistakes have been made, nothing needs improvement, and there are no lessons to be learned.

What we need is a parent-centered, accountable, and transparent Board of Education. We need a board committed to providing our children with the skills and experience to make them productive citizens, useful adults and assets to society. We need a board president who moves beyond participation trophies and meaningless accolades. And we need a board president who embraces community voices and supports the diversity that is Great Neck. Truth is not a zero-sum game. Neither is community engagement or the emergence of a parent-centered Board of Education. Yet, to the current leader of the school board, it sometimes seems the details are to be hidden, community voices are a nuisance, and parent-engagement belongs on the margins. (Let me remind the Board of Education that great ideas often come from those on the margins.) The governance of the district needs to change. The president of the Board of Education is not a leader who leads the community to ask new questions and think more clearly, nor is this person an agent of change. Attending a meeting of the Board of Education is too often an exercise in futility where one hears school administrators deliver self-serving homilies to “a hard-working board” but there’s an utter lack of substantive discussion. It may be time for this community to come together to impose term limits on a school board which seems to feel anything but limited. It may also be time to ponder the vir-

tues of New York state’s “Sunshine Law,” as we hear of a newly formed re-election committee, whose members include a majority of the sitting board, strategizing behind the scenes to re-seat the current school board president. In recent weeks, I have heard from parents, residents, current and former district employees, and students calling for the need to introduce new ideas, new energy and new talent on the Board of Education. It’s clear that there is a readiness to give agency to a new generation of thinkers and doers; there is an appetite to move past existing shortcomings; and there is a desire to do what is in the best interests of our children, and ultimately, our community. I am a great believer in the capacity of the Great Neck School District and I look forward to lending my voice to achieving a district realignment that holds the Board of Education accountable, transparent, and authentically focused on the needs of our children. Had such a board existed last spring, the district might have met the challenges of our current moment without such a painful cost to our children’s education. I suspect this coming election may turn out to be one of the most consequential elections Great Neck has faced in a generation. Michael S. Glickman Great Neck

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Does MAGA mean heaven or hell?

AGA: Make America Great Again! We need Donald Trump to come back. Are you kidding me? “I calls ’em as I sees ’em.” Do you know what his MAGA really stands for? Based on the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, it stands for Mayhem Against Good Americans! However, if based upon the fact that Trump’s inaction in dealing with the coronavirus caused over 29 million Americans to be infected and 540,000-plus Americans to die, with the counts still rising, MAGA stands for Murder Against Good Americans! Death to

Americans! How many foreign powers or terrorists caused more American deaths? Shouldn’t Trump be tried in court for being responsible for at least half the 540,000 deaths? Instead of him considering another term for president, a long jail term seems more appropriate. How is it that Trump supporters think he’s God’s gift? Their mistake is that they looked up to the heavens for answers when suddenly Trump appeared. But if you live in reality, you should have looked in the other direction: down into

hell. We all know that Trump has certain behaviors or habits and they’re all contrary to the seven heavenly virtues: charity, chastity, diligence, humility, kindness, patience and temperance. Instead of virtues, he prefers the faults or defects of The Seven Deadly Sins namely pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony and sloth. These are often thought to be abuses of natural faculties or passions. And, as we have seen, Trump usually takes them to extremes. We know that Satan had disciples and was persuasive and we know

that Trump never wants to be outdone, so it wasn’t surprising that he inflicted most Republican members of Congress with the same diseased mindset. Will this unabashed need for greed and power ever end? Thank goodness the results of the presidential election were not fixed. Now all we need to do is fix the rest of the government, on all levels. Heaven help us and make sure we look up and not down. Alvin Goldberg Great Neck

Hearing slated on Port development of coast

ultiple coastal habitats in Port Washington are vulnerable to development, including the Bay Aggregates property at 145 West Shore Road. Two local organizations, Save Our Shoreline and ReWild New York, are concerned about harm to the potentially ecologically significant communities that inhabit the marine waters at these locations. In addition, excavation of terrestrial and marine sediments may re-mobilize existing soil

contaminants into Manhasset Bay. David Jakim, MS/MA, visited the site on Feb. 17 and documented 22 species of plants, including salt-marsh cord-grass (Spartina alterniflora) as well as a currently inhabited fox den. Fox, deer, coyote and other mammals likely use this shoreline corridor for passage to diﬀerent habitats such as Sands Point Preserve, the Hempstead Harbor Shoreline Corridor, and the Hempstead Harbor Woods directly across West

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Shore Road. A Town of North Hempstead hearing was scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 23, to discuss and consider approval of the site’s draft environmental impact statement. Over 16,000 individuals have signed a petition to prevent this development. Concerned community groups and organizations include The Center for Disaster Resilience Solutions 501c3, Transition Town, The Beacon Hill Civic Association, The Amsterdam and Harborview Living Centers, and PW Green, among others. One important factor that might be overlooked but needs to be considered in the environmental impact statement is whether or not the removal of dilapidated coastal infrastructure and bulkheads will disrupt ecologically significant habitats crucial to fish, shellfish and other animals that use these structures for refuge, shelter and living space. The Center for Disaster Resilience Solutions has created a new organization, Save Our Shorelines, to assist local government, communities and stakeholders to promote coastal disaster resilience for human and biological communities. Services provided include environment disaster resilience plans for socially vulnerable communities, the development of environmental impact statements for coastal developments, review of environmental impact statements, advising on matters of coastal disaster resilience, conducting local biodiversity assessments and rare species surveys, and analysis of soil and groundwater pollution and risks to pub-

lic health. In addition, CDRS has created ReWild New York to assist communities in rewilding, the practice of protecting, restoring and creating new habitats using locally sourced native plants to support biological diversity and species of conservation concern. Re-wild New York is based in Port Washington and serves the greater New York area. CDRS’s cadre of experts has created a new organization, Save Our Shorelines, to assist local government, communities and stakeholders to promote coastal disaster resilience for human and biological communities. Services provided include environment disaster resilience plans for socially vulnerable communities, the development of environmental impact statements for coastal developments, review of environmental impact statements, advising on matters of coastal disaster resilience, conducting local biodiversity assessments and rare species surveys, and analysis of soil and groundwater pollution and risks to public health. For more information, contact David Jakim, M.S., M.A, vice president of Environmental Research at the Center for Disaster Resilience Solutions 501©(3), and director of Save Our Shorelines and ReWild, New York. Jakim is a primary contributor to the Town of North Hempstead Beach Park Master Plan and also serves as an educator and nature Guide at the Sands Point Preserve. He can be reached via email at David.Jakim@ gmail.com. David Jakim Port Washington

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Amtrak will not come to L.I. any time soon

wo years ago, Amtrak and the MTA announced that they would conduct a study to look into extending Amtrak service into Long Island. The concept is nothing new. What were the results? Gov. Cuomo and the accompanying elected oﬃcials were more than happy to pose with shovels when announcing the study for an idea that will never reach fruition. The idea of Long Island Amtrak service was already looked at several years earlier under a Federal Rail Road Administration comprehensive plan for Amtrak Northeast Corridor service between Washington and Boston. This included a proposal for new high-speed rail that would also run between Floral Park and Port Jeﬀerson and on to New Haven via a tunnel under Long Island Sound. This would have involved

building two new tracks adjacent to the $2.6 billion ongoing Main Line Third Track project and existing tracks between Hicksville and Port Jeﬀerson. No one could figure out how to find up to $40 billion to pay for this consultants dream, so it died. The MTA has a current $51 billion Five Year 2020 — 2024 and Twenty Year Long Range Capital Plans. Both are periodically updated. Amtrak has similar short and long-range capital plans. These documents clearly outline what capital funding is needed to maintain both a State of Good Repair for existing equipment, facilities and services along with safety, security and any future system expansion projects and programs. There is no indication that this project has been included in the proposed MTA 2020 — 2040 Twenty Year Capital Needs Assessment Plan. Governor

Cuomo and the MTA promised to release this document in December 2019. Fifteen months later, riders, transit advocates, taxpayers, and elected oﬃcials are still waiting for this critical document to see the light of day. The real problem is finding the money to make things happen. All too often funding for many studies would have been better spent on real capital and operating service improvements instead of just lining the pockets of consultants. How many studies end up on the shelf of planners collecting dust? How many times do we end up with a series of press conferences and news releases designed to provide free publicity for elected oﬃcials to assist them in greasing the wheels of future elections? They promise a bright future but leave riders holding an empty bag Funding for this latest study would be better spent as a down

payment toward building a joint Amtrak/LIRR Sunnyside Yard Queens station. Pre-COVID-19 riders could avoid crowded Penn Station and save ten minutes travel time by making connections at this new station. This station was supposed to be built as part of the $11.2 billion MTA LIRR Eastside Access to Grand Central Terminal. It would also serve the future Metro North New Haven line East Bronx service to Penn Station. No contract for the construction of this station has been awarded to date.. Missing from the MTA’s February 23rd Public Hearing for potential Federal Transit Administration funding of their 2021 Program of Projects was money to help pay for the estimated cost of $400 million for construction of the Sunnyside Yard Queens Station. The FTA will be providing over $1.5 billion under vari-

ous formulas and competitive discretionary grant programs to the MTA in 2021. This does not include $4 billion in the first round last year, plus another $4 billion this year under a second and $6.5 billion more under a third round of CARE COVID-19 transit relief assistance. Here is the link to the MTA Public Hearing document https://new.mta. info/document/28146. In the meantime, don’t count riding any Amtrak train originating from or traveling through Long Island in your lifetime. We will all continue to change at the Penn Station Moynihan Train Hall to board Amtrak trains. Larry Penner Great Neck Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Oﬃce.

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Eradicate epidemic of gun violence now Continued from Page 17 armed extremism we are seeing is gun violence.” President Biden, on the third anniversary of the Parkland school massacre, said, “Today, I am calling on Congress to enact commonsense gun law reforms, including requiring background checks on all gun sales, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and eliminating immunity for gun manufacturers who knowingly put weapons of war on our streets. We owe it to all those we’ve lost and to all those left behind to grieve to make a change. The time to act is now.”

But seeing the House, Senate and White House in Democratic control, showing no appetite for Republican obstruction of common-sense gun regulations, Republicans in state houses are not just racing to enact voter suppression and anti-abortion laws while easing access to guns. Legislation in at least a dozen states would pre-emptively nullify any new federal restrictions, such as banning assault weapons or high-capacity ammunition. Arizona would make it a crime for local police oﬃcers to enforce federal gun laws and Gov. Greg (“No Masks”) Abbott is calling for Texas to become a

“Second Amendment sanctuary”. https://www.aol.com/news/ gop-state-lawmakers-seek-nullifying-140310144-150756242.html) In between the slaying of eight in Atlanta, including six Asian women at three spas, and the 10 in a Boulder grocery store, including a police oﬃcer, Colorado State District Court Judge Andrew Hartman overturned Boulder’s ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, which the city passed in 2018 after the Parkland, Fla., school massacre, as conflicting with state law. So far, the hysteria of the pro-gun violence lobby is aimed

at the comparatively benign and extremely popular regulations to make background checks universal and close the Charleston loophole that allows gun sales to proceed without a completed background check after three business days, which last year resulted in thousands of guns being sold to otherwise prohibited purchasers. But that is far from enough. I’m almost as sick and tired of “thoughts and prayers” as I am of rationales like racism, xenophobia, misogyny, mental illness and especially “a bad day” to excuse gun violence, as well as “this crime wouldn’t have been prevented by

this particular gun reform like universal background checks” to nullify regulation. The singular common denominator to all these tragedies is the ease of obtaining and wielding weapons of mass destruction and high-capacity ammo clips. Eradicating the underlying causes will take years and require cultural change. We need to make our communities safe now. Pass sensible gun regulation, including universal background checks, and restore the ban on assault weapons and high-capacity ammo clips. End the filibuster.

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The art of war and the science of killing Continued from Page 18 1.8 million dead. The Jewish Roman Wars of 66 AD led to 2 million dead. The Napoleonic Wars of 1803 resulted in 7 million dead. World War 1 produced 40 million dead and World War II killed 85

million. I could go on, but you do get the picture. For man, war is clearly one of his favorite pastimes and so he has also learned how to strategize, to spy, to deceive, to plan, to defeat and to kill. The ancient text “The

Art of War” by the Sun Tzu clan of China was written in 500 BC and is still being used today by corporations and sports franchises. In fact, Bill Belichick, football’s greatest coach, says “The Art of War” is his favorite book.

It is a strange and curious thing that mankind loves to kill his fellow man and to steal his goods and his home. But having said that, it ought to be no surprise that mankind has also learned how to do this thing very, very well.

Thus you see texts like “The Art of War,” the theory of psychoanalysis and military training itself, which instills many admirable traits, including loyalty, duty, discipline, integrity and courage. The art of making lemonade from lemons.

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Town honors essential and frontline workers The Town of North Hempstead has announced that the town will be hosting a series of programs that celebrate frontline and essential workers. The programs will be part of the Town’s North Hempstead Strong: Reflections and Messages of Hope during COVID-19. “This March, to acknowledge and thank those who have kept all of us going, the Town will be putting together

the North Hempstead Strong initiative. We will have interviews with our frontline and essential workers and thank you messages from local students. We hope our residents will take this opportunity to celebrate all of those who have worked tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. The Town will be broadcasting interviews with frontline and essen-

tial workers including: Dr. Suchismita Datta, NYU Langone Long Island; Lorraine Massillon, teacher at Drexel Avenue School in Westbury; Michelle Rott, customer service manager at Shop Rite in New Hyde Park and Member of Local 338; police oﬃcer Robert Salerno, Nassau County Police Department and Emilio Omar Santiago, porter and maintenance Worker and 32BJ SEIU member.

The North Hempstead Strong interviews will premiere each Monday, beginning on March 22 at 4 p.m. The pieces will be aired on the Town’s YouTube and social media pages as well as North Hempstead TV, the Town’s award-winning government access television station. NHTV airs on channel 18 or 63 on Cablevision and channel 46 on Verizon FIOS and ondemand at: www.mynhtv.com.

Northwell Health lecture series on NSTV NSTV-Long Island, your community media center serving the 15 incorporated villages of the Great Neck/North Shore for over 35 years and counting, in conjunction with Northwell Health’s Director of Community Outreach and their esteemed physicians and surgeons that have created a very comprehensive series

of free health presentations which will air on NSTV’s Channels 20, Altice/Optimum and 37 Verizon/Fios, streaming from nstv. org. These programs are being aired on NSTV in order to deliver this valuable information to the communities that we, along with Northwell Health, have the dis-

tinct privilege of serving. Now, more than ever, our viewership is looking to health leaders to traverse these very tumultuous times and to connect with health experts that can assist them in understanding the newest science, state-of-the-art technology and to help unravel the many medical mysteries, ever-present before us.

Watch this informative series on Wednesdays at 10:30am and Saturdays at 5:30pm on NSTV’s Channels 20 Optimum and 37 Fios, streaming at nstv.org. Check out our Facebook page: NSTV – Long Island, YouTube: NSTV Long Island, Instagram: NSTV Long Island and Twitter: NSTV Long Island.

Town honors Regeneron finalist, semifinalists The Town of North Hempstead continued its tradition of honoring semifinalists from the Regeneron Science Talent Search, during a virtual ceremony before the regular Town Board on March 8. The Regeneron STS is the nation’s most prestigious science research competition for high school seniors and requires students to present original research to nationally recognized scientists. Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board honored the 12 semifinal-

ists and 1 finalist from six North Hempstead schools. Honorees came from Great Neck South High School, Herricks High School, Manhasset High School, Paul D. Schreiber High School, and the Wheatley School. During the virtual ceremony, the students spoke about their projects and Town oﬃcials recognized them with certificates of achievement. The list of the semifinalists and finalist from North Hempstead and their project titles:

Great Neck South High School Mia Wang: Assessing the Impacts of Social Determinants on Adult Obesity Rates in New York Herricks High School Rhea Rasquinha: Identifying the Prognostic, Tumor-Suppressive and Immunologic Roles of IRF5 in Breast Cancer Manhasset High School Mir Zayid Alam: Identification of Ge-

netic Biomarkers for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using an Automated MicroarrayBased Pipeline and Pathway Enrichment Emily Ma: Optimizing the Eﬃciency of Amorphous Silicon Solar Cells Julius Yoh: The Optimization of Desalination and Ion-Removal Rate Through the Engineering of Novel Turbulent Modular Designs in an Electrodialysis System Emily Wang: Investigating Potential Agro-Economic Benefits of Solar Pollinator Habitats Paul D. Schreiber High School Hope Lane: Optimizing the Interconnectivity of the Liver Allocation Network to Minimize Death and Inequality Using LivSim Noah Loewy: Developing an Empirical Model to Forecast United States Presidential Elections: A Machine Learning Approach Zoya Unni: Shelter-in-Place, Connect Online: What Trending TikTok Content Reveals about Social Media use During the Early Days of the U.S. COVID-19 Pandemic

Town officials join Regeneron scholars along with school administrators and advisers to celebrate the 2021 Regeneron finalist and semifinalists.

The Wheatley School Manav Bansal: Metformin and Mannose Inhibit Human Hepatic Stellate Cell Activation and Proliferation: Implications for Anti-Fibrotic Therapies in Patients with MPI Deficiency and Chronic Liver Anya Chabria: A New Look at Writing: Using Fractal Geometry to Evaluate Whether SLV Aﬀects the Readability of Written Works Victor Li: Acoustic Analysis of LaserInduced Graphene: Development of Quantitative Indicators for Direct Determination of Quality and Microstructure Morphology Lucy Zha (Finalist): Investigating Therapeutic Potential of Curcumin and Capsaicin: A Comparative Study on Neuroblastoma and Hypothalamic Cell

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Planting Fields elects new board member Planting Fields Foundation (“Planting Fields” or “the Foundation”) announced today the election of Duncan C. Sahner to the Board of Trustees and two new additions to the staﬀ. Caitlin Colban-Waldron joins the organization as the Michael D. Coe Archivist and Doris Del Valle will assume the role of Fundraising and Events Manager. In making the announcement today, said Executive Director Gina Wouters, “I am pleased to welcome Duncan to the Planting Fields Foundation Board

of Trustees, and our new staﬀ, as these appointments directly advance the goals outlined in the strategic plan initiated earlier this year. Duncan’s enthusiasm for the vision of Planting Fields as well as his passion for horticulture and history aligns seamlessly with our long-term plans. The addition of Caitlin and Doris in the areas of archival collections management and fundraising events, respectively, are essential to our goals of preserving our archives and making them accessible to the pub-

lic and growing our revenue streams.” Planting Fields is not only a historic landscape of extraordinary scale and integrity, but also a vibrant resource for our community and the New York region. This is truer today than ever as the need for public green spaces has become so crucial,” said Duncan Sahner. “I’m thrilled to join the Board of Trustees at this pivotal moment. The depth of vision evident in their longterm plans for Planting Fields is exhilarating.”

Duncan C. Sahner

Guidance Center to host virtual magic night Who couldn’t use a little magic in their lives? North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is happy to announce their first-ever “Night of Magic: A Family FUNraiser,” which will be held via Zoom on April 8 at 6 p.m. The show, perfect for kids and adults alike, will feature the talents of magician and mentalist Jason Silberman, who has amazed audiences worldwide with his virtual magic and mind-reading show. “We’re really excited about hosting an evening of fun for the whole family,” said Guidance Center Board Member Jeﬀrey Greenblatt, assistant counsel regulatory at PSEG Long Island and co-chair of the night’s festivities. “My wife Jaclyn and our three daughters Hayley, Harper and Taylor are all set for the special night, which is needed now more than ever with the pandemic creating such challenges for everyone.”

The event’s other co-chair, Josh Brookstein, partner at Sahn Ward PLLC, will be watching with his wife Rebecca, son Jack and daughter Mia. “My kids love magic, and this will be a great way for us to have some fun together as a family. I know a lot of my colleagues will also be taking part, because they know how important the work of the Guidance Center is. I hope you can join us!” Tickets for “Night of Magic: A Family FUNraiser” are $30 and can be purchased at www. northshorechildguidance.org/events or by calling (516) 626-1971, ext. 309. Sponsorship packages are also available. All proceeds will go to support the work of the Guidance Center, Long Island’s preeminent not-for-profit children’s mental health agency, which never turns anyone away for inability to pay. To learn more about their work, visit their website.

2021 home sustainability workshops, sales The Town of North Hemstead has announced that the town will be oﬀering home sustainability workshops this April, and will be selling rain barrels and composters to Town residents as well. This year’s classes will be held virtually through the Zoom platform. Classes are free for all, including both residents and non-residents, but registration is required. Upcoming workshops will include: Sustainable Yard Care: Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m.In the Sustainable Yard Care workshop you will learn ways to make your yard more eco-friendly by composting, conserving water, using alternatives to pesticides, and more. Creating Rain Gardens: Saturday, April 24 at 10 a.m.Rain gardens are bowl-shaped gardens that are positioned near a water run-oﬀ source, such as a gutter downspout or driveway, to capture rainwater. In the Town’s rain garden workshop you will discover how these gardens reduce stormwater pollution and flooding, recharge and purify our drinking water, and provide food and habitat for wildlife. Sign up and learn how to create one in your own yard. Native Plant Gardening: Saturday, April 24 at 12 p.m.The Native Plant Gar-

dening workshop will teach you how to create native plant gardens which conserve water, reduce the need for fertilizers and pesticides, and provide food and habitat for wildlife, such as pollinators. Composting and using a rain barrel are two great ways to help the environment from your own backyard. Compost provides valuable nutrients for soil and plants, reduces the amount of waste that ends up in landfills or combustion facilities, and lessens the need for synthetic fertilizers. Rain barrels are containers that collect rainwater that can be used for outdoor irrigation and help to conserve water use, allowing users to save money and reduce stormwater pollution. The Town will also have composters and rain barrels available for purchase at a discounted price of $50 each (1 each per household). These items are only available to Town residents. Those interested must pre-register for a specific pickup date held at Clark Botanic Garden. This can be done online or by calling 311. For more information on these programs, to register for a workshop, or to purchase a rain barrel and composter visit northhempsteadny.gov/sustainability or call 311.

North Hempstead offers rain barrels and composters for sale to Town residents.

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Business&RealEstate

How does exterior of your home show?

here are times when viewing homes that more attention is paid to the interior than the exterior. I assume the reasons are many, but during the Covid-19 Pandemic we have been spending an inordinate amount of time over the last year, especially this winter living inside. Understandably, we may have paid more attention in being as comfortable as possible as well as being as safe and healthy away from family, friends and neighbors. So our living spaces had become tantamount in escaping what we have been living through for the present. Now that one

hundred million have been vaccinated we can all be more resigned to being able to go outside, socialize a bit more and bring back some normalcy to our lives. Spring is here and will now allow us to pay more attention in working on sprucing up the outside of one’s home. If you are thinking of selling then it will be important and to your advantage to have the exterior of your home in the most optimum condition. The buyers will see your home from the street and then the first impression arises, as to what will they think? Is the lawn and landscape in excellent condition? Doing your

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

spring cleanup now by removing leaves, twigs and debris from over the winter will prepare your property. Edging and turning over flowerbeds will add that much more to the look of your property. Look at your plants and shrubbery and do they look a bit tired? Maybe consider adding some flowering shrubs like azaleas and rhododendrons and others to add color to the front of your home. Also planting annuals April and May after the last frost, like Impatiens, Black-eyed Susan, Petunias, Sweet Alyssum, Begonias, Verbena and many more. The internet can provide you a multitude of choices for annuals then you can search where they can be purchased. As a

side note, Virginia Tech did a study that showed that adding landscaping can increase a home’s value from 5.5-12.7%. Was the lawn fertilized last fall? If not a good fertilization right now will enhance the green up process much quicker using a 32-5-7 (32% nitrogen, 5% phosphorus and 7% potash) granular material put out at 4lbs per 1000 square feet. A rotary spreader is the best mode of dispersing the fertilizer (follow all directions) for an even distribution with a little bit of overlap for best coverage. If you haven’t applied a suﬃcient amount of lime down to sweet your lawn last fall, I would also suggest applying 50lbs per 1000 square feet of pelletized lime (not the white powdered lime which could track into your home). As your lawn begins growing, notice where the bare spots are and do a little spot seed with a bluegrass and perennial rye or tall fescue mixture. However if the area is dense or mostly shade, use the appropriate seeds that will grow under those conditions. Have the shrubs been maintained in a healthy condition as well as being trimmed below the window sills? Even though you may have cleaned

your gutters and leaders You should also make sure again that they are clean as leaves and debris might have accumulated over the winter so as to reduce any water getting behind your soﬃts where the gutters are secured to and possibly causing leaks within the walls of your home. Cleaning the outside of your windows would also be advisable allowing as much sunlight into your home as possible. While walking around your pathways and sidewalks you should notice and observe if there are any bricks or cement slabs that might cause someone to trip while entering your property. Sidewalks are generally the responsibility of the homeowner and not the municipality or village that you live in. No one wants insurance claims because someone were to trip causing physical harm to a person. Check your asphalt driveway and see if any patching needs to be addressed. Does your property provide enough privacy? Maybe a fence or some new evergreens on a berm will provide what is needed. Begin pulling out your lawn furniture, barbecue grill, lawn sprinklers and hoses to begin to enjoy a much better 2021. You want that “live in” look to enhance your property. Whether or not you are ready to sell now or in the future, preparing the outside of your home is an integral component of what buyers will observe and as they say, “you don’t get a second chance at a first impression.” 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) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back.

The Williston Times, Friday, March 26, 2021

Recent Real Estate Sales in the

Willistons

180 Jerome Avenue, Mineola

41 Westbury Avenue, Mineola

2 bd, 2 ba, Sold on: 1/25/21, Sold Price: $530,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

5 bd, 2 ba, 1,794 sqft, Sold on: 1/22/21, Sold Price: $580,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

193 Sheridan Blvd., Mineola

23 Smith Place, Williston Park

3 bd, 4 ba, Sold on: 1/20/21, Sold Price: $740,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

3 bd, 3 ba, 2048 sqft, Sold on: 11/30/20, Sold Price: $776,500 Type: Single Family, Schools: Herricks

Editor’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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Teacher removed NHP chiropractor over allegations charged with fraud

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The Mineola school district has removed a seventh-grade science teacher from his position after sexual misconduct allegations were made public in an online petition last week.

Continued from Page 1 In a statement to parents last week, Superintendent Michael Nagler said officials were notified of the allegations against McLaughlin and an investigation has begun. “The district has been made aware of allegations against a teacher at Mineola Middle School,” Nagler said. “While we unfortunately cannot offer more details of the situation due to privacy constraints, we can share that the teacher was immediately removed from the classroom and a full investigation is being conducted. We want to assure you that the health and safety of our students is always our top priority. The district does not tolerate misconduct and takes all allegations of such very seriously.” Nagler said the school district is working with the Nassau County Police Department. Efforts to reach a law enforcement representative for comment were unavailing. Efforts to reach McLaughlin or a representative from the Mineola Teachers Association for comment were also unavailing.

Continued from Page 2 under the names and identification numbers of two newly incorporated companies, whose names were not disclosed. Kanes was charged with one count of health care fraud, which could result in a sentence of up to 10 years in prison upon conviction, and one count of money laundering, which could result in up to 20 years in prison, according to the news release. Kanes also is charged with a count of aggravated identity theft, which carries a mandatory consecutive term of two years in prison. “This type of activity is detrimental to workers, employers and the entire healthcare system,” Thomas Licetti, regional director for the Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration, said. “EBSA is proud to partner with our fellow federal agencies in protecting hard-

earned employee benefits.” “The crimes with which [Kanes] is charged today are serious ones, which carry the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence,” FBI Assistant Director William F. Sweeney Jr. said. “This case should serve as a warning to others unwilling to make adjustments to their illegal behavior – the federal criminal justice system could be just what the doctor ordered.” “The offenses charged in this case are particularly troubling because once the fraudulent activities were detected, the defendant allegedly continued the activities using additional concealment methods,” Jonathan D. Larsen, an IRS special agent in charge of the state’s field office, said. Efforts to reach Kanes’ lawyer were unavailing, as were efforts to reach a representative from the Justice Department for further comment.

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Minaj’s mother files $150M lawsuit Continued from Page 1 Oﬃcials said Polevich initially stopped after hitting Maraj before he fled the scene and left Maraj on the side of the road. Maraj was taken to a local hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition, according to the police. Polevich was charged with leaving the scene of an accident with a fatality and tampering with evidence. The lawsuit, filed in State Supreme Court of Nassau County in early March, claims Polevich was negligent and careless in his actions. “Polevich’s behavior was criminal, cowardly, and immoral,” Benjamin Crump, one of the attorneys representing Minaj’s mother, Carol Maraj, said on Instagram. “We will hold him responsible for his reckless actions that led to Robert Maraj’s death!” Polevich’s attorney, Marc C. Gann of Collins, Gann, McCloskey & Barry PLLC gave a statement to USA Today on behalf of Polevich. “Mr. Polevich has expressed empathy and condolences to the Maraj family,” the statement said. “While the

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Robert Maraj, the father of rapper Nicki Minaj, died after a hit-and-run incident that occurred in Mineola in February. civil suit is not unexpected, the criminal charges pending against Mr. Polevich have no bearing on the civil case. It has yet to be determined whether there was any negligence involved in the accident or the

degrees of any negligence.” Polevich reportedly posted bail set at a $250,000 bond or $125,000 cash and was released after pleading not guilty at his February arraignment, according to Newsday.

Eﬀorts to reach Gann or a representative from the law firm for further comment were unavailing. In several interviews, Minaj, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj, said her

father displayed various forms of abuse, ranging from drugs and alcohol to setting her childhood house on fire while her mother was still inside in Jamaica, Queens. “It’s the price you pay when you abuse drugs and alcohol,” Minaj said in a 2010 Rolling Stone interview. “Maybe one day your daughter will be famous and talk to every magazine about it, so think about that, dads out there who want to be crazy.” Minaj said she was not physically abused by her father in a 2015 interview with The New York Times, but said his actions caused emotional harm to her and her mother. “I would always hear him yelling and cursing, always,” Minaj told The Times. “And it made me feel it was the way to interact, because that’s how I saw him interacting.’’ Eﬀorts to reach oﬃcials and family members of Maraj for an update on the investigation were unavailing. Minaj did not respond to requests for comment from multiple news outlets, but representatives of the rapper confirmed her father’s death.

COMMUNITY NEWS

The Williston Times, Friday, March 26, 2021

New president, CEO of EAC Network EAC Network, a leading human services agency that serves 43,000 people in need throughout Long Island and New York City, announced today that Neela Mukherjee Lockel has been appointed as the agency’s new resident and CEO.Since 2016 Neela served as the chief executive oﬃcer of the American Red Cross on Long Island, where she oversaw Red Cross activities across Nassau and Suﬀolk counties and sat on the Regional Leadership Team of Greater New York.

She facilitated the Regional Board Diversity Committee and was a member of the Advanced Public Aﬀairs Training Team and the American Red Cross LEAD, an internal leadership development program. She has deployed to Red Cross disaster responses for Hurricanes Matthew (2016) and Florence (2018) and the California Wildfires (2017), and also sat as the Interim Regional CEO for the Maine Region to lead the team through a merger into the Northern New England

Region.“Neela is the right leader to build upon EAC Network’s powerful and lasting legacy,” said Richard M. Kessel, EAC Network’s chairman of the Board.

“Her extensive background in the non-profit sector and business development expertise will help guide EAC Network in further strengthening its mission. Our Board looks forward to working together with Neela, and our highly dedicated executive team and professional staﬀ, in ensuring the sustainability of our organization and delivering solutions that meet the changing and growing needs of our region’s most vulnerable populations.”Kessel added, “We thank Tania Peterson Chandler

for her extraordinary leadership as Interim President & CEO/Vice President of Operations since Lance W. Elder’s departure. In spite of the many challenges presented to EAC Network during the COVID- 19 pandemic, Tania continually identified innovative ways for our organization to deliver its critically needed programs and direct support services to people in need. We are truly grateful for her dedication in making our work possible, and thank our staﬀ for their commitment to fulfilling our mission.”

N.Y. Tech adds talent to Student Life Team Felipe Henao and Patricia Napolitano have joined New York Institute of Technology as dean of students and associate dean of students, respectively. As dean of students, Henao reports to Assistant Provost for Student Engagement and Development Tiffani L. Blake and will supervise Napolitano. Together, the new additions to the administration will lead the Office of Student Life at New York Tech’s two New York campuses. “The Office of Student Life’s new leadership underscores the university’s commitment to the development of the whole student, ensuring they have the re-

sources and support to succeed and helping prepare New York Tech students to positively impact and change the world,” Blake said. As a key member of the student aﬀairs leadership team, Felipe Henao is responsible for championing New York Tech’s goal to be a student-centered institution that promotes inclusion and diversity, stimulates innovation and entrepreneurship, and promotes personal and professional student growth and development. Additionally, he will collaborate with university leaders on policies, practices, assessment, and plans for the institution and will work closely with academic partners

and others to enhance the New York Tech experience for students through shared programs, services, resources and initiatives. Henao joins New York Tech from Dobbs Ferry-based Mercy College where he spent seven years in various roles, including assistant dean of student aﬀairs since 2020 and executive director of student life and health and wellness programs for the three preceding years. Prior to joining Mercy, Henao served as associate director of student aﬀairs and residence life and as assistant director of student life at Chatham University in Pittsburgh from 2009 to 2014.

Felipe Henao and Patricia Napolitano have joined New York Tech as dean of students and associate dean of students, respectively.

Town’s Operation Clean Sweep to start The Town of North Hempstead has announced that starting April 26, North Hempstead’s Highway crews will be hitting Town streets to sweep up the winter debris as the annual “Operation Clean Sweep” gets underway. This two-week initiative is held each spring and aims to sweep North Hempstead’s roads safe and clean. “With all of the snow we received this winter, Operation Clean Sweep is a vital program that will keep our streets clean while also preventing toxic chemicals from entering our storm drains,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “We certainly are looking forward to kicking oﬀ the spring with the spring cleaning of our streets.” The Highway Department needs the public’s help to make Operation Clean Sweep a success. They ask that residents refrain from parking vehicles on town roads from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. during their designated sweeping days. Businesses are asked to keep their cars oﬀ the road from 4 a.m. to 6 a.m. The public’s cooperation will ensure that the roads are cleaned as thoroughly as possible. From Monday, April 26 to Friday, April

30, all areas not within incorporated villages and south of the Long Island Expressway will be swept. From Monday, May 3 to Friday, May 7 all areas not within incorporated villages and north of the Long Island Expressway will be swept. *See below for the complete schedule of locations* Operation Clean Sweep Dates: South of the Long Island Expressway MONDAY, APRIL 26 New Cassel, Polo Park Section Westbury Hills, Albertson; beginning at Train Station and heading west Manhasset Hills section, heading towards City LineSouth Park, (Roslyn Heights) TUESDAY, APRIL 27 Carle Place, Searingtown, New Hyde Park; east of Denton Avenue and north of Hillside Avenue WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28 Country Club Section, Devonshire Section; east of Denton Avenue and south of Hillside Avenue West Williston, New Hyde Park, west of Denton Avenue and north of Hillside Avenue

THURSDAY, APRIL 29 Garden City Park, from Mineola High School and heading west Stewart Avenue Section; from North New Hyde Park, continuing west of Denton Avenue New Hyde Park, west of Denton Avenue., and south of Hillside Avenue, (including Barwick, Willis, Cherry & McKee) FRIDAY, APRIL 30 Touching up, cleaning up and spot sweeping where necessary Operation Clean Sweep Dates: North of the Long Island Expressway MONDAY, MAY 3 Port Washington: East side Port Washington Boulevard., beginning in New Salem, and heading north West side of Port Washington Boulevard, beginning at Marino Avenue and heading north Great Neck: University Gardens Manhasset: South Strathmore, Strathmore Vanderbilt, Strathmore Village TUESDAY, MAY 2 Port Washington: Continuing north from Monday’s cut oﬀ location Great Neck: Pembroke and Jayson Avenues

Manhasset: South Strathmore, Strathmore Vanderbilt, Strathmore Village Roslyn: West side of Mineola Avenue, from L.I.E. to Village line; West, North and East Parks WEDNESDAY, MAY 3 Great Neck: Terrace Circle, Little Neck, Saddle Rock, Manor Section Manhasset: Manhasset Park, North Strathmore Areas west of Plandome Road and North of Northern Boulevard Roslyn: East side of Mineola Avenue, from L.I.E. to Village line Glenwood Landing, Greenvale THURSDAY, MAY 4 Great Neck: Allenwood Section Harbor Hills, Manor Section, Embassy Court / Russell Woods Road Manhasset: Bayview Terrace Manor West of Plandome Road and N/O Northern Blvd FRIDAY, MAY 5 Touching up, cleaning up and spot sweeping where necessary *Please note that dates are subject to change based on weather conditions

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well-rounded Committee to ensure compromise between all interested parties. The Landscaper Advisory Committee, which met several times over the course of a year, consisted of informed passionate residents, individuals who strongly advocate for environmental causes, the president of the Nassau Suﬀolk Landscape Grounds Association, landscaping company owners, a horticulturist and a landscaping equipment representative. Other regulations included in the “Landscaping and Gardening” code: · Leaves, grass, and yard debris may not be deposited on public property or another person’s private property. · If leaves and clippings are removed from the site, such removal must be in vehicle secured with a tarp. · No spillage or dumping of oil or gas products. · No burning of waste, leaves, cuttings, etc.

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Assistance Program. Due to the population threshold of 500,000 to apply to the federal CARES Act passed last spring, Hempstead was the only town in Nassau County that received funding. The town was granted $133 million in federal aid while the county received $103 million. This time around, the American Rescue Plan provided Hempstead with about $80 million and Nassau County with around $300 million. “So, the county will be able to take care of their infrastructure and bail out the restaurants until everyone can come back, so this is a big move,” Patcher said. “I think President Biden is right, you have to go big if you want to bring the economy back. I think this is an opportunity for me, Rebecca, Jeﬀ, Regina, for everyone else regardless of what industry you work in, to stand up and demand that a majority of the money coming into the area be invested in mental health services. If we don’t invest it in mental health, a big chunk of the people that live on Long Island are not going to be well for a long time.” The panelists concurred that the nonprofit sector, along with most jobs, will need to pivot and adapt to a “new normal” in some ways, whether it be working remotely or finding new ways to conduct their business. The government, Sanin said, will be another entity that will require a “pivot” in order to adapt to the world in 2021 and beyond. “I’m excited not just about this recognition that our communities are in crisis and we need to do a better job of serving them, but also for the fact that we have a moment in time to have a conversation about what just happened to us as a society,” Sanin said. “What just happened to us is something that people on the call already know. We have tremendous disparities in our region and people have sort of been able to close their eyes about it. Now, because of COVID-19, we’ve been able to unmask those inequities.” The virtual town hall was recorded on Blank Slate Media’s YouTube page. Interested viewers can also visit the link on theislandnow.com.

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