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Vol. 70, No. 19

MOTHER’S DAY GIFTS & DINING

ADAM SANDLER VISITS TOWN EXTENDS MANHASSET IHOP OUTDOOR USES

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Celebrity sports event goes viral BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The Viscardi Center will hold its 54th annual Celebrity Sports Night virtually on May 20, with a pair of famous New York athletes sending pre-recorded messages. The center, which educates and works with people young and old with disabilities, typically holds the annual event as PHOTO COURTESY OF WHEATLEY ATHLETICS an evening of dinner and cocktails in which the organization The Wheatley Wildcat girls soccer team won the Nassau County Class B championship last week. showcases students’ talents and honors celebrities for their accomplishments. Past honorees include Gleyber Torres of the Yankees, Clark Gillies of the Islanders, Joe Namath of the Jets and Jose Reyes of the Mets. This year, former Mets catcher Mike Piazza and former Giants quarterback Eli Manning will be featured in She spoke about the role of Dominicans in 1931 after being years old in April, making her BY R OB E RT the ceremony, with Piazza being one of the country’s oldest fe- independence her mother taught turned away from several other PELAEZ honored as the center’s Sportsher and the importance of al- religious communities due to her male religious figures. man of the Year. disability. Piscatella earned her Sister Piscatella’s life has not ways lending a helping hand. An East Williston resident Piazza spent 16 seasons in “Nobody has ever had to bachelor’s and master’s degrees Major League Baseball before and a member of the Sisters of lacked adversity, starting with retiring in 2007. Of those 16 St. Dominic of Amityville, Sister her left forearm being ampu- help me,” Piscatella told Catho- in education at St. John’s Unitated at just 2 years old. Born in lic News Service. “If anyone was versity before becoming a grade Continued on Page 50 Francis Piscatella, turned 108 Central Islip on April 20, 1913, helping somebody, it was I help- school math teacher in Brooklyn. Piscatella also spent 52 years Piscatella has survived ing them. My mother made me both world wars, the Great completely independent. When teaching at Molloy College and Depression, and now two I went to the convent, I had to worked at its Financial Aid Ofworldwide health pandem- prove to my superiors that there fice before retiring at the age of 84. ics (Spanish flu and CO- was nothing I couldn’t do.” Continued on Page 49 Sister Piscatella joined the VID-19).

E.W. sister celebrates 108th birthday Francis Piscatella is one of the oldest female religious figures in U.S.

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Ryder does slow burn Manhasset IHOP on marijuana law hostess goes viral

Says driving while impaired enforcement now harder BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said the state legislation that legalizes the adult use of marijuana in New York will complicate county police operations. In late March, New York lawmakers approved a bill that allows New Yorkers to possess and smoke marijuana if they are over the age of 21, but the need to establish an Office of Cannabis Management and a comprehensive regulatory framework means that sales are expected to begin some time in 2022. The state claims that tax collections from the adult-use cannabis program are projected to reach $350 million annually and that the new industry could create 30,000 to 60,000 jobs across the state. Ryder, speaking to members of the Lakeville Estates Civic Association and general public during a zoom call last Wednesday night, said that the Police Department has always been challenged in handling impaired driving as a result of drugs. Ryder said the resources the department has for drunken drivers differ from cases of impaired driving due to drugs. “How we’ve done it with drugs has always been a challenge for us, because there is no Breathalyzer,” Ryder said. “So we would have to use what’s called the drug recognition expert. We only have six of them in the entire county. It takes months to train somebody to become a drug recognition expert.” Ryder said that the legislation only makes instances like that more difficult to deal with, from a law enforcement perspective. Just the scent of marijuana or seeing a legal amount in a driver’s car does not mean that

Post shows masked comedian being told he needed to wait to be seated BY R O S E W E L D ON A hostess at an IHOP restaurant in Manhasset revealed in a viral TikTok post that she had not recognized masked movie star Adam Sandler when he came into the restaurant and that he left after she told him he would have to wait 30 minutes for a table. Hostess Dayanna Rodas posted a 15-second video to the media-sharing platform last week, with the first half featuring Rodas in a clown-face filter with the song “Be a Clown” by Osuna playing. The words “Not realizing its

Adam Sandler and telling him it’s a 30min wait and him ofc leaving bc hes not going to wait 30mins for IHOP,” appear above Rodas’ head, and in the last half, security camera footage from the Northern Boulevard restaurant is shown. The April 25 footage, filmed oﬀ of a computer, shows Sandler, dressed casually in basketball shorts and a North Face sweatshirt, and one of his daughters speaking with Rodas, the hostess ostensibly telling them about the wait time, and then the Sandlers leaving the restaurant. Continued on Page 49

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Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said the legalization of marijuana will complicate some aspects of the Police Department’s operations. the driver is impaired. Another aspect that requires modification is the use of law enforcement canines. “Our dogs, which we trained on the scent of marijuana, would give us the permissible use under the Supreme Court to search a vehicle for drugs,” Ryder said. “That no longer counts because marijuana is legal. So all of our dogs, we gotta retrain them and that’s going to cost us thousands of dollars.” “As you can tell I’m not a fan,” Ryder said regarding the marijuana legislation. “Not a fan at all.” Under the legislation, cities, towns and villages may opt out of allowing adult-use cannabis retail dispensaries or on-site consumption licenses by passing a local law by Dec. 31, or nine months after the eﬀective date of the legislation, but will not be able to opt out of adult-use le-

galization. In 2019, Nassau County legislators voted unanimously to opt out of the sale or use of recreational marijuana if the state legalizes it, but that legislation does not mention dispensaries or licenses either. A vote in the Nassau Legislature to ban smoking marijuana on county-owned properties was scheduled for April 26, but no notifications of a vote were provided. Eﬀorts to reach a legislative representative for comment on the tentative vote were unavailing. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she was in favor of the proposed law earlier in April. “As a parent, I know we must do everything we can to keep cannabis out of kids’ hands and out of public spaces where minors may be present – including all County parks and facilities,” Continued on Page 49

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Manhasset IHOP hostess Dayanna Rodas, left, speaks with comedy superstar Adam Sandler, center, and his daughter on April 25. A TikTok video with Rodas bemoaning that she didn’t recognize Sandler went viral.

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Curran calls reopening of state ‘historic’ Gov. Andrew Cuomo announces major capacity restrictions will be lifted on May 19 BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she viewed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s reopening of the state announced on Monday as a “historic” measure in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus. “Today’s announcement regarding the upcoming lifting of capacity restrictions is a historic and hard-earned milestone in our quest to defeat COVID-19,” Curran said in a statement on Monday. “Our goal in Nassau County has been to vaccinate as many people [as] possible as fast as possible so that we could fully reopen and return to our normal lives.” Cuomo announced that the state will lift a majority of capacity restrictions, including outdoor and indoor social gatherings, along with residential gatherings, beginning May 19. Capacity limits for businesses will also be replaced with allowing individual businesses to permit as many patrons as they desire, so long as there is six-foot social distancing. As of May 1, the state eliminated the restrictions on table size and the requirement of having food be served with alcohol. Cuomo announced in late April that the state would end the curfew on food and beverage services. “The tide is turning against COVID-19 in New York, and thanks to our increasing vaccination rates, as well as our successful,

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Nassau County Executive Laura Curran welcomed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s action lifting major capacity restrictions throughout New York. data-based regional approach, we’re able to take more steps to reopen our economy, help businesses and workers, and keep moving towards returning to normal,” Cuomo said. Cuomo announced that limits on outdoor social gatherings will increase from 200 to 500 people on May 10, and the limits on indoor social gatherings will increase from 100 to 250 people on May 19. Also, as of May 19, there will be no restrictions on

residential outdoor gatherings throughout the state, and the limit for residential indoor gatherings will increase from 10 to 50 people. Cuomo said that any event with an excess amount of people will be permitted only if everyone in attendance can provide proof of a recent negative COVID-19 test or full vaccination. Beginning on May 19, large-scale indoor

events will be permitted to function at 30 percent capacity, an increase from the current 10 percent. Large-scale outdoor event venues will be permitted to function at 33 percent capacity, Cuomo announced. He said patrons for both types of venues will require proof of full vaccination along with social distancing and masks. Cuomo also announced that hair salons, barbershops and other personal care services will be allowed to expand to 75 percent capacity on Friday, and gyms and fitness centers can expand to 50 percent capacity on May 15. “Thanks to the hard work of New Yorkers and our partners in government, we are now able to increase capacity limits for businesses, event venues and residences to reflect what we’re seeing in the COVID data,” Cuomo said. As of Wednesday, more than 570,000 Nassau County residents had completed their vaccination series, with more than 730,000 receiving their first dose. Curran said more than 82 percent of the county’s residents at least 65 years old have received their vaccinations. She also said the county’s seven-day positivity rate dropped to 1.64 percent, remaining slightly below the state’s average of 1.76 percent. “Let’s keep getting shots into arms so we can save more lives and get back to normal,” Curran said.

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Arrest in spray-painting of swastika Boy charged with hate crime for anti-Semitic vandalism of Port elementary school BY R O S E W E L D ON

crime, oﬃcials said. The boy, whom Port Washington poPolice arrested a boy who is suspected lice and school oﬃcials did not identify, of spray-painting two swastikas on Port was charged with first-degree aggravated Washington’s John Philip Sousa Elemen- harassment and third-degree criminal tary School and charged him with a hate mischief as a hate-crime in connection

with the anti-Semitic vandalism. Port Washington School Superintendent Michael Hynes announced the boy’s arrest last Thursday, a day after police released photos of the spray-painting suspect.

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Officers received information through their tip line that helped identify the boy after the photos were published, Port Washington police said. “I’m incredibly proud of our staff and students for being instrumental throughout the process of identifying a student and peer to protect our community,” Hynes said in a statement calling the swastikas that appeared on the evening of April 25 a “reprehensible and hateful act of antisemitism.” Hynes said the district would continue to work with the police and the Nassau County district attorney’s office as the investigation continued. Hynes cited confidentiality laws in declining to identify the boy, whose age was not disclosed. He added that the district would not comment on the perpetrator any further. “As a school district and community, we must remain resolute in our commitment to zero tolerance of bigotry, hatred and discrimination in any and all of its forms,” Hynes wrote. “From our classrooms to our homes, we must continue to engage in dialogue to educate our children on the impact of such hateful acts and their repercussions. The district is focused on next steps to better confront this within our schools at a much deeper level.”

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Kaplan presses Holocaust education Proposed bill to study how schools teach killing of 6 million Jews by Nazis during WWII BY R O S E W E L D ON

Results of a recent study have prompted state Sen. Anna Kaplan (D-Great Neck) to propose a bill for New York state to conduct a study on courses of study on the Holocaust in the state’s schools. Kaplan announced the bill at an April 29 news conference at the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center in Glen Head, alongside Assemblywoman Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows), the bill’s sponsor in the state Assembly; state Sen. Jim Gaughran (DNorthport); Assemblyman Charles Lavine (D-Glen Cove); and state Sen. Todd Kaminsky (D-Long Beach). The oﬃcials were joined by representatives of the American Jewish Committee Long Island, the Jewish Community Relations Council Long Island and the SiPHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF STATE SEN. ANNA KAPLAN mon Wiesenthal Center. Kaplan said that a recent From left, state Sen. Anna M. Kaplan (D-Great Neck); Michael Cohen, eastern director of study by the nonprofit Conference the Simon Wiesenthal Center; state Sen. Jim Gaughran (D-Northport); Assemblywoman on Jewish Material Claims Against Nily Rozic (D-Fresh Meadows); Arnie Herz, president of the American Jewish Committee Germany revealed that 58% of of Long Island at a news conference on Kaplan and Rozic’s new law concerning Holocaust New Yorkers aged 18 to 39 cannot name a single concentration camp, education in New York.

that 19% believe that Jews caused the Holocaust and that 28% believe the Holocaust is a myth or has been exaggerated. In each of these three metrics, New York had the worst score of any state in the country. “When we talk about the Holocaust, we say never forget – but in order to forget something, you need to learn about it in the first place,” Kaplan said. “We’re doing a terrible job of teaching our kids about the atrocities of the Holocaust and the six million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis, and in a time when disinformation is exploding, and anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic violence are on the rise, it’s never been more important to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to the next generation.” The bill, to be shepherded by Kaplan through the state Senate and by Rozic in the Assembly, would authorize the state’s commissioner of education to conduct a study to determine which school districts are oﬀering instruction on the Holocaust in compliance with Section 801 of the Education Law. Continued on Page 24

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Son’s illness spurs Port parents

Launch foundation to cure rare brain disorder affecting 700 children worldwide BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Port Washington parents Ilissa and Scott Reich have launched a not-for-profit foundation to find a cure for a rare brain disorder that aﬀects around 700 children around the world – including their son, Eli. Eli was born in April 2019 to Ilissa, a former sales executive in the fashion industry, and Scott, a lawyer at American Express and adjunct faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania. The two said they noticed Eli becoming more irritable shortly after they came home from the hospital with him. His parents took Eli to doctors and checked him into hospitals for testing before they learned the root of the problem in September 2019: FOXG1 syndrome. Most people with the disorder are unable to walk and speak and have trouble doing almost anything independently. The condition stems from a mutation in the FOXG1 gene – which is critical for cognitive ability – that causes severe cognitive impairment. Even

worse, Ilissa and Scott learned, the disorder has no cure, no clinical trials being run and limited research on it. “When we were given this devastating diagnosis, it felt like a repeated gut punch,” Ilissa Reich said. “To learn that your child is not expected to have any quality of life is at once frightening, overwhelming, and crushing. We were told that no treatment exists and that the situation was hopeless — that there was no way to save Eli from this horrible fate.” Rather than accepting the prognosis, the couple jumped into action, forming their not-for-profit organization, Believe in a Cure. The two reached out to Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Tel Aviv University, the University of Massachusetts and the Broad Institute to conduct research. Initial research showed that treatment is possible thanks to recent advances in gene therapy, gene editing and drug repurposing. The two said they need to raise $7 million through a grassroots campaign to fund the projects that have already begun at the universities.

scientists to work with new drugs that could treat the disorder. Scott said Eli visits doctors on Long Island and in New York City in addition to the out-of-state treatment he receives. The family aims to “collaborate with anyone who can be helpful, and we seek out scientists who have expertise in developing drugs for neurodevelopmental disorders, so we go wherever the expertise lies,” Scott said. With 20 weekly therapy appointments and constant doctor visits, Ilissa and Scott are wellaware of the sobering reality they face — but they’re committed to PHOTO COURTESY OF SCOTT REICH fighting tooth and nail to find a cure for their son’s condition. Port Washington parents Scott and Ilissa Reich launched “We’ve basically had to become their not-for-profit foundation aimed at curing a rare cogni- scientists overnight while taking tive disorder that affects around 700 people throughout the care of two kids,” Ilissa said. “ It never ends. We’re fighting to give world, including their own son, Eli. our son and other innocent kids “The pace of scientific progress data is showing that reversibility like him a shot at life, and the clock these days is so swift, that from of the condition is possible, which is ticking on our ability to intervene the time of Eli’s diagnosis in Sep- is truly incredible and gives us real with a treatment.” tember 2019 to today, there are hope.” For updates on Eli’s progress The foundation, which was and the Believe in a Cure foundaalready new ideas for how to treat this condition that didn’t exist just publicly launched on April 26, Eli’s tion, more information is available 18 months ago,” Scott Reich said. second birthday, has produced cell at their website: http://www.we“More important, our preliminary lines and other models that permit believeinacure.org/.

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Town extends outdoor uses thru ‘21 North Hempstead officials seek to promote shopping, dining in downtown businesss districts B Y R O S E W E L D O N increasing traﬃc to their store-

Businesses can carry on with outdoor seating and sidewalk sales through the end of 2021, the Town of North Hempstead has announced. The Town Board unanimously approved two local law amendments designed to further assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19 at a meeting on April 22. The legislation, initially enacted last year in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and extended last December, allows restaurants, public assembly uses and certain personal service uses to continue operating outdoors until Dec. 31. Additionally, a code provision limiting the number of sidewalk sale permits that may be issued in a given 12-month period was temporarily suspended. “With spring here and the summer on the horizon, we PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PORT WASHINGTON BID want to ensure that our local shops and restaurants can take The Town of North Hempstead has approved the extension of permits for outdoor dining through advantage of the outdoors to keep their customers safe while Dec 31.

fronts,” Supervisor Judi Bosworth said. “It is our hope that these measures will encourage residents to continue supporting our local businesses which are the heart of our downtown communities.” Businesses participating in this initiative using outdoor heaters and temporary tents must do so in compliance with state and county fire rules and the applicable permit provisions of the town code. This eﬀort is part of the Town’s “Lift Up Local” initiative, which was designed by Bosworth’s internal Business Recovery Response Workgroup. The group’s goal is to find ways to help businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The group, which includes members of the Town Board, has helped establish dining in local parks, expanded outdoor dining programs, created a “parklet” dining program and facilitated street closures to help attract customers.

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Nassau surplus masks problems: NIFA Oversight authority says county faced $109M deficit in 2020 without one-time revenues BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z

year with a deficit of as large as 108.9 million if not for two extraordinary lifeNassau County finished the 2020 fis- lines that had been passed to the county,” cal year with more than $43 million in Evan Cohen, executive director of the ausurplus funds as a result of two sources thority, said at the meeting. The two lifelines were Nassau’s reof aid, oﬃcials from the Nassau Interim Finance Authority said during a Thursday ceipt of a one-time federal grant of more than $102 million from the CARES Act, meeting. “The county would have ended the mostly used to cover salaries and fringe

benefits, and $435 million in debt service savings for the fiscal 2020, 2021 and 2022 years, through the finance authority’s refinancing of $1.1 billion in county and finance authority debt. The finance authority’s funding provided the county with net budget relief through a transaction that deferred $75 million in maturing debt, according to of-

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Officials from the Nassau Interim Finance Authority said Nassau County ended the 2020 fiscal year with more than $43 million in surplus funds.

ficials. The refinancing conducted by the authority helped the county save more than $50 million last year, according to oﬃcials. A report from the finance authority projects Nassau’s deficits to be as large as $132.8 million in 2023 and $222.5 million in 2024. Cohen also outlined some of the projections for the county from 2021-24. Cohen said the finance authority is projecting $153.5 million in sales tax revenue in 2021 and the county anticipates receiving $397.7 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act. “We are recognizing the additional revenue, but we have also included in our projections an oﬀsetting transfer of these revenues into the Special Revenue Fund,” Cohen said. “So in other words, we are treating the projected sales tax surplus and federal aid as budget neutral.” The county’s Special Revenue Fund was established by the Legislature in December to monitor unbudgeted revenues the county receives. The fund will then allocate the unbudgeted revenues to the areas throughout the county where they can be of most immediate use. Cohen said the finance authority believes the Special Revenue Fund can be “a useful financial planning tool” for the county. Continued on Page 24

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Sillitti discusses COVID-19 grant programs Funding will be used to cover general business expenses including payroll, rent, mortgage BY K AT I E F E N T O N Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D-Manorhaven) outlined an $800 million state program to give small businesses grants to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic at a Roslyn Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday. “Our small businesses are the economic driver of Long Island,” she said at the meeting, which was co-sponsored by the Manhasset Chamber of Commerce. “I mean, I feel like that’s what our economy is based on, so whatever we can do to give you guys the tools you need to recover and succeed is a good thing.” The grants will be used to cover various business costs, including payroll, rent and mortgage payments, insurance, utilities, personal protective equipment and other equipment costs necessary for compliance with COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Sillitti noted that most of the funds will be administered by the Empire State Develop-

Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti (D-Manorhaven) spoke at a Roslyn Chamber of Commerce meeting last Thursday to give information about new recovery grant programs. ment Corp., and the legislators’ goal is to have the program “up and running” by May 24. While the grants will be open to everyone, businesses with 10 or fewer employees will be given priority. Sillitti

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veteran-owned businesses and businesses located in communities that were economically distressed before March 1, 2020. Sillitti said that her oﬃce plans to create a packet with

all of the information and instructions small businesses will need to benefit from the program. “We’re going to give it out to our chambers for you to disperse to the business community, once we get all those details, which I’m hoping will also be in the next couple of weeks, so you guys are ready to hit the ground running the second those funds become available,” Sillitti said. Other aspects of the state budget’s $1 billion allotment for small business, arts, entertainment and restaurant COVID-19 recovery were also discussed during the virtual meeting, including the Arts and Cultural Organization Recovery Grant Program. This $40 million program will provide grants to eligible arts and cultural nonprofit organizations through the New York State Council on the Arts. Sillitti, who was elected to the state Assembly in November, also discussed her experience as a freshman member. Continued on Page 50

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Thoughts, prayers for racism in Nassau

he chances are good that if you asked a racist person if he was a racist, the answer would be no. It is also no surprise to hear elected officials on both sides of the aisle in Nassau respond to the growing number of anti-Asian and anti-Semitic acts by voicing outrage – especially in a county with large populations of AsianAmericans and Jews. We don’t mean to imply that any of those expressions of outrage are insincere or are not welcome. They most definitely are welcome. Hate must be confronted every time it rears its ugly head and bright lines need to be established for right and wrong. But at least at the moment in Nassau County, they are not unexpected and do not require difficult choices. We are concerned that the response to the rise in bias attacks in this country against AsianAmericans, Jews and others is beginning to sound like the ritual thoughts-and-prayers reaction to gun violence that takes the place of actually doing somebody about the problem. Case in point: Officials voiced expected outrage when two swastikas were found spray-painted on the facades of John Philip Sousa Elementary School on Sands Point Road last week. “Hatred and anti-Semitism will never be welcome in our community, and it’s incumbent on us all to speak out forcefully and unequivocally against it whenever we encounter it,” state Sen. Anna M. Kaplan (D-North Hills) said Monday in response to the discovery of the swastikas. North Hempstead Town Su-

pervisor Judi Bosworth released a statement saying, “The rise of hate crimes throughout the country is extremely upsetting, and it becomes even more upsetting when something oﬀensive like this occurs in our own backyard.” Kaplan and state Assemblywoman Nily Rozic of Queens later proposed legislation to ensure that New York schools are teaching students about the Holocaust as required under existing law. But verifying that the Holocaust is being taught in schools is not enough. We believe a thorough review of how U.S. and world history are taught in our schools should be begun immediately to ensure that students are actually learning the lessons of the past to better respond to future problems. This is actually not an easy job. In fact, it is one fraught with the politics of the day. Just consider how many people – OK, Republicans – do not believe that President Joe Biden won the presidency in 2020 in a free and fair election. And then think about the consequences. Forty-seven states are now considering legislation to suppress the vote – mainly of Black and brown voters – thereby undermining one of the underpinnings of our democracy. How exactly, for instance, is slavery being taught in our schools? Judging by the number of states that until recently flew the Confederate flag and displayed statutes of Confederate generals, the answer should be not well. How about here? What does this have to do with the Holocaust? Pulitzer Prize-winning author

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Isabel Wilkerson wrote in her recent book “Caste” that when the Nazis were studying laws that would marginalize Jews in Germany in 1934 in the run-up to the Holocaust, they found the best examples in the United States under Jim Crow. So old lessons bring current truths. But sometimes we don’t have to go that far back to learn the lessons of history. Richard J. Nicolello, the presiding oﬃcer of the Nassau County Legislature, expressed his outrage at anti-Asian hate taking place with “alarming frequency” across the county, including Nassau, in an op-ed in Blank Slate Media. “Racial hate and bias have no place in our society and violence of this nature against anyone is reprehensible and will not be tolerated,” Nicolello said. “The surge in attacks around the country are in direct opposition to the freedoms we hold dear. “I along with every member of

the Nassau County Legislative Majority universally condemn such behavior and anyone committing crimes by acting in this manner should be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” he added. We are sure Nicolello did not mean to imply that the Nassau County legislative minority did not also condemn anti-Asian behavior. But it would have been nice for the Republican legislators for once to drop the knee-jerk partisanship and issue a statement on behalf of the entire county Legislature expressing those goals when confronted with hate crimes. A second problem with the statement is the call for anyone committing hate crimes to be apprehended and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. The sentiment in of itself is not wrong. But the language follows almost word-for-word Nicolello’s statement after the Jan. 6

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attack on the U.S. Capitol by white supremacists, neo-Nazis and other far-right groups. And nowhere did it mention the No. 1 cause of the Jan. 6 attack or the upsurge of hate crimes against Asian-Americans: former President Donald Trump. Nicolello makes no mention of Trump stirring anti-Asian sentiment by repeatedly referring to COVID-19 as the “China Virus” or the “Kung Flu.” Nor do we find any record of county Republicans criticizing him for calling the coronavirus those names when he was president. Let’s be clear here. Words matter. And if people want to treat a problem, they need to identify its causes. Trump did not invent racism or anti-Semitism, but he exploited them from the day he came down the escalator to announce his run for president in 2016 with an attack on Mexican immigrants. Continued on Page 54

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ON THE RIGHT

Mayor de Blasio’s failed coronavirus policies

olitical journalist Matt Palumbo’s new book is aptly named “Dumb and Dumber: How Cuomo and De Blasio Ruined New York.” While this work is only 157 pages long, that’s all it takes to expose how “high taxation, absurd regulations, ineﬃcient government, and poor social services” are driving people out of the Empire State. I found most absorbing the first third of the book. It’s devoted to depicting the blunders committed by New York’s ruling class during the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. While most New Yorkers are familiar with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s fatal nursing home order and the subsequent scandals, less is known about Mayor Bill de Blasio’s “tragic comedy of errors” in the early stages of the virus outbreak. Palumbo sharply focuses on the de Blasio administration’s ideologically driven policies and proclamations in early 2020 that led to New York becoming the epicenter of the coronavirus

outbreak in the United States. As early as Jan. 24, 2020, before a single case was reported in New York, he made this dubious declaration: “What we do know to date is that only through prolonged exposure can someone contact this virus. It is not a situation as with some other diseases where a single contact would be enough.” Dr. Oxiris Barbot, the city’s health commissioner, agreed. “New Yorkers,” she said, “should know the risk to residents of the city is low.” Fearing an anti-Asian uprising during Chinese New Year celebrations, Dr. Barbot tweeted on Feb. 2, “As we gear up to celebrate the Lunar New Year in NYC, I want to assure New Yorkers that there is no reason for anyone to change their holiday plans, avoid the subway, or certain parts of the city because of cornavirus.” Seven days later, the health commissioner continued to be more concerned about possible anti-Asian racism than the growing threat of the virus. “The risk for New Yorkers of the

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right coronavirus,” she insisted, “is low, and our preparedness as a city is very high. While it is understandable that people feel anxious, that is no way shape or form an excuse for them to use that as an opportunity to spread misinformation, to spread racist ideas because that is currently the greatest risk to New Yorkers.” As late as Feb. 26, Mayor de Blasio was still insisting “we can really keep this thing contained.” And then when the first case was reported on March 1, the

city’s health commissioner made this unscientific announcement: “Despite this development, New Yorkers remain at low risk for contracting COVID-19.” Even after the Centers for Disease Control warned March 7 that people could catch coronavirus by touching surfaces and then touching their nose or mouth, de Blasio remained defiant. “It’s not resolved,” he said. “Out team thinks coronavirus has a very limited shelf life.” As more cases were being reported, de Blasio doubled down on his ill-informed policies. On MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” he said on March 10, “We cannot shut down because of undue fear.” The very next day he urged New Yorkers to spend money in restaurants because Corona 19 “doesn’t transmit through food and drink.” He continued, “If you’re not sick, you should be going about your life.” De Blasio finally acted March 16. He ordered the closing of gyms. (Yes, gyms!). Only after threats of massive City Hall staﬀ resignations did the mayor expand the shutdown.

One irate de Blasio adviser, Rebecca Katz, tweeted concerning the gym closings: “No current or former staﬀ member should be asked to defend this. The mayor’s actions today are inexcusable and reckless.” Thanks to Mayor de Blasio’s inaction and fallacious policies, The New York Times reported the city’s “coronavirus outbreak grew so large by early March that the city became the primary source of new infections in the United States.…” Regardless of one’s opinion on the merits of a complete shutdown of the city’s economy and schools, the fact is Matt Palumbo notes “De Blasio did absolutely nothing to get ahead of the virus. And in many cases, his and his colleagues’ advice literally encouraged the spread of it.” Matt Palumbo’s book has quite a punch. “Dumb and Dumber” is must reading for anyone interested in understanding why Cuomo-de Blasio policies are causing economic decline, social unrest, and skyrocketing crime.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Signs of a pointless journey in Virginia

f you want to be the life of the party, it helps to tell a good story which means getting sooner or later to the point. But last weekend I really couldn’t! My husband and I were in Alexandria, Va., looking for Jones Point. Finally able to visit family outside of New York, we had an hour or two to fill, but we didn’t want to go into any enclosed spaces if we could help it. “There’s a park somewhere around here we could visit,” said my spouse. “It’s called Jones Point Park and it’s where the very first stone was placed to mark the boundaries of the District of Columbia.” “What if it rains?” I asked him. “It’s not going to rain,” he answered. “There might be a bit of a windstorm later, but right now it’s perfect weather.” So we set out to get to the Point. The park, itself, is not the first thing you notice. Instead, the place is completely dominated by a gigantic roadway soar-

ing over most of the area. Two roadways, actually, which turned out to be the Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, carrying the Washington area Beltway over the Potomac River from Maryland. Underneath the spans we found a lovely low-key space, with asphalt bike trails, car parking, restrooms, and numerous informational signs about the Point leading to a grassy area south of the bridge. Signs! I have always been a fan of signs like these. Or perhaps a better term would be “a captive.” Whether in an art gallery, a museum or this kind of historic site, I feel required to read every sign from start to finish. I’m able to learn a lot. What I can’t seem able to do is just walk past them. When I was a kid visiting places with my family, this made for a tense dynamic. Everyone else was at least one room or location ahead of me, with my mom waiting, tapping her foot, for me to finish whatever sign I was reading and catch up. Which meant that I NEVER

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A Look on the Lighter Side got to finish them all. So frustrating! Like having to walk past a fabulous buﬀet. It turns out my brother feels the same way — he’s just a faster reader. But even he confessed recently that he found museums in foreign countries much more relaxing since he can’t even try to read the signs. Only once in my life was I able to walk past all the signs that were begging to be read. Several years after college, my boyfriend and I had decided

it was finally time for my parents to meet his mom (his father had passed away). Knowing that they all enjoyed art and museums, it seemed only natural to arrange for “The Great Meeting of the Parental Units” to take place at the Whitney Museum of Art. “But you have to promise to ignore all the signs,” my Significant Other warned me sternly. “The point of this trip is making sure our parents have a good time — nothing else matters!” “But, but…” “Nothing else!” I reluctantly agreed. The rest is all a blur, but I guess it went well. At least no one objected when we announced our engagement the following evening. Now here we were, my sweetie and I, with time enough for reading every sign and marker. We read about what bear tracks and deer tracks look like; who the native Americans were who lived here first; how the colonists planted tobacco; and how a white Quaker, Major Andrew Ellicott, and a free Black man, Benjamin Banneker, came here in

1791 to place the very first stone marker for the outline of the brand-new District of Columbia. We turned around, finally ready to find that boundary stone. But just as we spotted a likely stone about a hundred yards down the path to the Point, we heard a tremendous “CRACK!” We jumped and looked up. It couldn’t be lightning, not from the clear blue sky. That’s when a gust of wind whipped through all the trees near us, and we suddenly remembered the “strong wind” warning from the morning’s forecast. “We’d better get out of here!” My husband and I went as fast as our pandemic-weakened legs would take us to the car. For just the second time in my life, we sped past all the signs without stopping—and we never got to that Point! “Let’s just say there was a sign,” said my husband, “that sometimes it’s better if you DON’T get all the way to the point!”

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THE BACK ROAD

Shadow world came to life on Jan. 6

s far back as I can recall I have been drawn to film noir and the dark mood and pervasive sense of menace that embody such films. The “Why?” of the attraction was once a mystery to me. In my earliest years I lived with my family in a secondfloor flat in Newark, NJ. I remember the day when the young woman who lived on and oﬀ with her parents on the first floor died. The news of her death was followed by her mother’s recurrent screams. The story I was told years later was that she leapt from a building. When the man who lived alone in a third-floor flat next door took his life, I heard no screams, only whispering and muﬄed tones about a “puddle of blood” and a gun after he was discovered in his flat by my father.

I was too young to fully understand any of this – the screams, whispering and muffled tones. There was rarely straightforward talk. I was left to my fear and imagination. I wondered what was next. Years later my mother told me that I was given no middle name so she could avoid naming me after her cousin who had been murdered shortly before my birth. Her cousin’s mother had made that request. Telling her aunt that she had not planned on me having a middle name, was my mom’s way of avoiding conflict. What persisted throughout my childhood was the secretive nature of adult communication that surrounded events like these and others. I also became accustomed to adults in my life switching languages from English to Yiddish when they wanted to keep me in the dark.

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A shadow world seemed to exist outside of my conscious life. The only aﬃrmation I had for this was from what I observed in certain televised black and white movies. Film noir is characterized, in part, by a sense of impending doom. Watching these films as a child felt taboo – like I should not be watching them. Which, I suppose, was part of the draw.

One such film lingered in my memory for decades, but only in disturbing fragments. The title eluded me until some years after the advent of the Internet. One day when an image came to mind, I typed some variations of keywords on my laptop. After a few tries I found it – “The Phenix City Story.” The only familiar name of an actor in the film’s cast was Richard Kiley, who won a Tony for the Broadway production of Man of La Mancha. Fun fact: he was also the first person to record “Dream the Impossible Dream.” My Google search led me to Rotten Tomatoes and then Amazon, where I purchased the DVD. RT gave the film 100 percent fresh rating. The thumbnail sketch in RT described the film as “the reallife 1954 assassination of Albert Patterson, who had just been nominated as the Demo-

cratic candidate for Alabama attorney general on a platform of cleaning up Phenix City, a city controlled by organized crime.” Kiley played his son John, who was later elected governor of Alabama as a liberal democrat and segregationist. I also came across a Sept. 3, 1955 New York Times review by movie critic Bosley Crowther that was published just after the movie’s debut. He wrote that the film “exposes the raw tissue of corruption and terrorism in an American city [and] the shrewd chicanery of evil men, the callousness and baseness of their puppets and the dread and silence of local citizens.” What haunts me today as “The Phenix City Story” did then, is the dread surrounding the January 6th insurrection and the silent complicity of so many Americans.

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Envisioning a renewable world in which to live

he final of five live events in the Climate Action Series hosted by Landmark on Main Street and Transition Town Port Washington was titled “ENVISION 2030: Decarbonizing Our Community for a Sustainable Future.” Panelists shared successful transition stories from their communities and practical ways to reduce emissions and become more resilient towards a changing climate. If you missed these events, you can visit Landmark’s YouTube channel to find and enjoy the recordings. TTPW is committed to assisting our community in the transition to cut emissions in line with President Biden, who declared this Earth Day that he aims to cut emissions by half by 2030. If you feel ready to support the transition away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy sources, you may wonder how to go about it. First, we must align with the existential and ethical reasons for why we should transition and recognize the direct correlation between greenhouse gas emissions caused by human activity and resulting warming climate. In a 2019 national sur-

vey by the Pew Research Center, 67 percent of Americans agreed that the federal government is doing too little to reduce the eﬀects of climate change. Twothirds agreed that we’re not doing enough to protect the environment. Indeed, in the last 50 years we’ve lost two-thirds of wildlife and 40 percent of plant species (we know of) and these numbers are increasing. With the majority of Americans having acknowledged the causes of the climate crisis and demanding governmental support to meet this crisis, where do we go from here? We must fearlessly examine where we’re at today in order to find the moral incentive to make the necessary changes. We are now measuring above 400 ppm CO2 in the atmosphere, higher levels than at any point in the last 800,000 years. You may wonder what your personal contribution to emissions is. There’s a way to measure your exhaust, commonly referred to as a carbon footprint — a metric expressed as the greenhouse gas equivalent caused by an individual, event, organization, service, place or product. If we understand where we’re at today, we

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can better guide our choices towards reducing our footprint. TTPW has partnered with Cure100 (Communities United to Reduce Emissions 100%) which have committed to cut emissions by 100 percent by 2040. Cure100 designed an application to help you calculate your carbon footprint. Visit https://www.transitiontownpw. org/ttpw100 and connect with TTPW volunteers to learn how to use it. Having acknowledged where we’re at, we take action in cutting emissions and aim to keep it that way. This will require not just personal investment, but also large-scale systemic changes

from the government, businesses and industry. Clean energy isn’t hard to find, but the willingness to invest in this transition seems to be the main obstacle. Thankfully will power itself is a renewable resource. With current governmental support we can now wake up to a new dawn, a world that promises a renewable future. Sunlight is a free energy source that drives life on Earth and is now powering my home. Alternatively, wind and waves oﬀer some support, and there are steady supplies right beneath our feet in geothermal energy. Lastly, to curb this crisis, we can’t just settle for less output going forward, we must also actively capture carbon and keep it in the ground. It turns out some greenhouse gases are long-lived; carbon dioxide released today will continue warming our planet for decades to come. Regenerative farmers know that working with the land to sequester carbon is the cure to the climate crisis. Regenerating the soil that protects and feeds life on our planet is a critical component in reversing the climate crisis. This includes reversing the degradation of topsoil, providing

food security for all, lowering agriculture-related emissions and sequestering carbon in the process. That is a climate action future for all. The Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act was introduced in February 2021 in New York state by Sen. Michelle Hinchey (DSaugerties), Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D-Binghamton), and co-sponsor Assemblywoman Didi Barrett (D-Hudson). We have until June 10 to pass the Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Act. Please contact your New York state representatives in the Assembly and Senate and encourage them to vote for S4722 in the Senate. This groundbreaking (or rather ground-making) legislation serves as an incentive for our farmers to improve soil health and create long-lasting conditions for cleaning the air of carbon, oﬀer protection to soil biodiversity and sustain our food supplies. Climate resilient farmers reduce emissions, responsibly manage water and sequester carbon in the process. Wouldn’t you like to eat food that doesn’t cause climate change, but actually reverses it?

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VIEW POINT

Meaningful Holocaust education needed

hose who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. That’s the message of state legislators gathered at Long Island’s Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center, calling for legislation to require the state education department assess whether mandated Holocaust education is meaningfully being taught. At a press conference held at the Long Island’s Holocaust Memorial Tolerance Center during Genocide Awareness Month, state Sen. Anna Kaplan pointed to shocking statistics: 58 percent of New Yorkers aged 18 to 39 cannot name a single concentration camp, 19 percent believe Jews caused the Holocaust and 28 percent believe the Holocaust is a myth or has been exaggerated. In fact, New York scored the worst of any state despite having the largest population of Jews in the country (1,772,470) and the largest number of Holocaust survivors and descendants. “When we talk about the Holocaust, we say ‘never forget’ – but in order to forget something, you need to learn about it in the first

place,” Kaplan said. “We’re doing a terrible job of teaching our kids about the atrocities of the Holocaust and the 6 million Jews who were murdered by the Nazis. In a time when disinformation is exploding and anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic violence are on the rise, it’s never been more important to teach the lessons of the Holocaust to the next generation.” Holocaust education helps answer this question: how does harnessing hate and fomenting fear translate into political opportunism? Surely there have been genocides and atrocities over time – the Native Americans most despicably on our own continent – but Hitler unleashed a genocide such as had never been seen before, in the depraved depth and breadth of its cruelty and the industrial scale of killing as oﬃcial government policy. One important lesson as you are greeted at the entrance to the Holocaust Center, just after a “family album” of photos of Long Islanders who were victims and survivors of the Holocaust, is how

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the process of “other-izing” and ‘dehumanizing” Jews took place, in order to make it acceptable to shove them into cattle cars and into gas chambers and slave labor camps. In 2018, a gunman shot up the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, killing 11; in 2019, a 19-year old shot up a synagogue in Poway, California. What made them think Jews did not deserve to live? Just recently, Setauket Elementary School’s playground equipment was vandalized anti-

Semitic graﬃti. There were antisemitic attacks in Riverdale, in Queens, a Confederate flag tied to the door of the Museum of Jewish Heritage in New York City. Frequently these are “youth” exhibiting “youthful punkiness” and claim not to understand why the swastika is such a hurtful symbol, after all, it was appropriated by Nazis from a Hindu symbol for peace. But as you go through the Center (where many of these “hooligans” are brought so they understand what the symbol actually represents), you see unfold before you the process of hate-mongering and dehumanization, even innocuously through everyday culture: a beer stein with antisemitic slogans, political cartoons, a children’s book filled with propaganda. Here’s a historical fact to consider: Jews had lived in Germany for 1000 years before Hitler rose to power in an ostensibly democratic election in 1933; it took him just 10 years to implement the Final Solution. And here’s our historical fact: The United States’ founding docu-

ments may have declared “all men are created equal,” but that was never the reality of a nation built on ethnic cleansing, genocide, chattel slavery and which deprived women of all rights. Americans’ ignorance of history, even American history, is breathtaking, as demonstrated by former Sen. Rick Santorum, basically sounding the anthem for White Supremacy, declaring to a conference of young conservatives, “We came here and created a blank slate. We [white European Christian colonists/imperialists] birthed a nation from nothing. I mean, there was nothing here. I mean, yes we have Native Americans, but candidly there isn’t much Native American culture in American culture.” Indeed, that would erase the US constitution, which draws upon “the political system developed by the Iroquois Confederacy, as were many of the democratic principles which were incorporated into the constitution itself,” the US Senate acknowledged in a 1988 resolution. Continued on Page 54

OUT OF LEFT FIELD

‘Secrets of Happiness’: A book to follow

s you may know, published titles for articles and books cannot be copyrighted or restricted. So, when I saw the review of Joan Silber’s new book in this Weekend’s Wall Street Journal, I grabbed the title, “Secrets of Happiness.” My enthusiasm mounts as I note the number of writers and endeavors focusing on “happiness.” I hope you will heed Long Islander Walt Whitman’s “Song of the Open Road” and join me on these journeys to positivity. My first two happiness columns appeared in April Blank Media (theislandnow.com/opinions (D’Innocenzo). If you wish, I can email links for those columns or mail you hard copies. Shortly after my two columns were published, The Atlantic Monthly announced it was establishing a special project “What Makes Us Happy?” (I look forward to participating in that and several other ventures). These are, indeed, propitious times to turn away from so many pandemic negatives that altered our daily lives: illnesses, loneliness, deaths, grief. Although the past is never “undead,” we can find ways

forward for positivity. Among other explorations, we can examine the two most popular courses at Yale and Harvard. In 2018, Yale professor Laurie Santos launched the most popular course in the university’s 319-year history: “Psychology and the Good Life.” Santos created a free online version of the oﬀering, “The Science of Well-Being.” During the pandemic 2.2 million students enrolled on line (the course can still be taken free on line over 10 weeks by investing 19 hours). Americans are exploring dimensions of happiness at a time when the 2020 World Happiness Report listed the United States population as only “the 18th happiest population in the world.” I look forward to reading Silber’s “Secrets of Happiness,” but there are already many themes to explore. I re-emphasize that Thomas Jeﬀerson’s “pursuit” meant the “practice” of happiness, not merely the seeking of it, and there was a deep “Maslow” type economic security that went with happiness, liberty and democracy (not unlike President Joe Biden’s “Rescue” program, where infrastructure

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field includes family strengthening in ways not considered since Jimmy Carter sponsored a White House Conference on Families in 1977). It was no accident that President Joe Biden went to visit former President Jimmy Carter. I have special feelings for the 1977 venture because I was a finalist for deputy director of the President’s Commission on Families. Traveling frequently on the shuttle to Washington enabled me to meet HEW Secretary Joe Califano, Carter and others. This was an exciting project that did not come to fruition for various reasons (discussion some

other time, but like Biden, Carter saw family strengthening as a key path to happiness for everyone). Beyond Silber’s “Secrets of Happiness,” there are pathways to engage us in stimulating ways. One of my favorite books of this year, “Homo Deus” by Yuval Noah Harrari examines key dimensions of happiness from deep physical (sexual) pleasures to “deep friendship.” Considering physical happiness might be a bold venture in family newspapers, but the deep friendships have many key dimensions, not least of which is the cultivation of epistolary friendship (even distance romances because of the contact in writing). Epistolary pals began before postal services, and they involved some extraordinary happiness relationships (e.g. John and Abigail Adams); Jeﬀerson and Maria Cosway (in-depth friendship and romance that continued for more than three decades and many years after they last saw each other in France). Of course, Jeﬀerson and John Adams (at the urging of Benjamin Rush) began a sustained letter ex-

change after a period of enmity. Their extended epistolary interactions give keen insights to their lives, to our nation’s history and values, and aﬃrm how much they cherished each other. For many years, I gave a gift book to my children and grandchildren by Tal Ben Shahir, “Happier.” Before the Yale program, Shahir developed the most popular course at Harvard: “Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment.” When I looked for the book, my son Zach, while visiting us, brought his copy and remarked how much he liked my inscription from Ralph Waldo Emerson: “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Zach decided this week to seek a masters’ degree in elementary education at Bank Street School. We celebrate him as another teacher in our family. This weekend’s Wall Street Journal Magazine had the headline: “Brighter Days Ahead.” With the Monty Python group let’s get ready to “Always Look on the Bright Side.”

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OUR TOWN

Work from home or office? It’s time to decide

s COVID relinquishes its hold over Nassau County, yet another controversy emerges about whether to work from home or office. Many Long Islanders are now vaccinated and so our fears of contracting COVID may have diminished, but nonetheless returning to the old model of working in the office is somewhat passé. The desire to work from home vs. office is multidetermined based upon length of commute, the workplace social dynamics, your job function, the size of one’s home, one’s social anxiety and one’s sex. Space is limited, so let us analyze this from a feminist perspective. What would the multi-faceted French writer Simone de Beauvoir advise? She was the world’s first great feminist and wrote “The Second Sex” in 1949. It has since been translated into 40 languages. This 766-page treatise is considered to be the foundation of modern feminism and puts de Beauvoir’s massive intellect on display. She offers a scathing attack on both ancient and modern history, which has consigned women to a largely secondary role in culture, entrapped by “the horrors of feminine fertility” and limited to doing domestic work. She felt that outside of the nation of ancient Sparta, where women were seen as equals, all

countries have assigned women the secondary tasks and describes the function of housework as “holding away death but also refusing life.” Simone de Beauvoir studied mathematics and philosophy at the Sorbonne, where she met Jean Paul Sartre, who was a fellow student. She graduated with the highest honors and was Jean Paul Sartre’s lover for his entire life. In fact, many scholars refer to her as the actual founder of existentialism rather than Sartre. It is clear that de Beauvoir was a genius of the highest order and someone who had deep influences over the thinking of Betty Freidan, Kate Millett and Germaine Greer, the three leaders of modernday feminism. It is relatively easy to predict what Simone de Beauvoir would have to say about women staying home vs. going back to the of-

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fice. She might say that given the thankless role that women have been assigned, it would be wise to flee from the home and return to work where at the very least one would not be shackled with the ever present guilt induced by the endless and never ending demands of housework and motherhood. As my mother would often repeat, “A

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man does work from sun to sun., but a woman’s work is never done.” But since de Beauvoir is not around we could rely on the existentialists themselves to gather advice on this matter. There are many who have grappled with the problems and the purpose of human existence in a godless universe, including Sartre, Camus, Dostoevsky, Beckett and more recently film directors such as Kubrick and the Coen brothers. The essential message of existentialism is that since we are probably only going around once, it is best to live life to the fullest. And so if you are a woman (or a man for that matter) you had best put yourself in an environment that allows for the fullest expression of yourself and your talent. If you truly love to cook, clean and tend to children, you might want to spend more time in your domicile. But if you enjoy more cerebral, financially profitable and socially engaging activities such as deal making, business transactions, politics and what not, then you ought to spend more time in the oﬃce rather that spending time at home with all that conflict around Zoom calls vs. child care. These are odd times we live in. Questions of where to work, should I wear a mask, can I get away with wearing pajamas all day

and exactly how far is six feet apart are presented to us in a bewildering fashion. But I think the more basic questions will be with us well into the future when COVID is nothing but a nasty memory. Questions like does a woman have to hide her talent and power just because she happens to be a woman? Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris are good role models and Snow White is not. In the Disney classic “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” we have a nice enough young woman who must cope with an array of adversaries, including a murderous and envious stepmother, an old hag with a poison apple and seven dirty little men. By the end of that story, a handsome prince kisses Snow White and takes her back to his castle. Simone de Beauvoir would have ended this tale diﬀerently by having Snow White make a deal with the seven dwarfs. She would demand payment in diamonds for all the housework she has been doing for them, would then sell the diamonds for cash and invest the profit in land in the forest and make a killing in real estate. And then, as the saying goes, she lived happily ever after and dated the handsome prince from time to time. Now that seems to be a happier ending. Don’t you think?

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A day to say thanks to all our mothers

unday, May 9, is the day we honor all mothers near, far and deceased. A woman named Anna Jarvis campaigned for a day to honor mothers living and deceased in 1905. She succeeded and on May 8, 1914, President

Woodrow Wilson signed it into law, making the second Sunday in May Mother’s Day. I remember my mother, who I had only a short time, and her name was Teresa Bedell. She passed away in 1963 when I was 14 years old and living in

Queens Village. My mother was dedicated to me and the entire family and was active in Grace Lutheran Church and in the community, raising funds for the sick and those in need. I was a sickly child who had asthma and other health issues

as well as educational issues. I also had a speech impediment and as such had gotten help in those areas. All this help I received was because my mother loved me and wanted me to succeed. For that I will be eternally grateful.

So to all mothers let me say, “America thanks all mothers for all you have done.” Now have a Happy Mother’s Day for a job well done! Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Bellerose

Remind anti-vaxxers Trump got his shot

hese days so many people are into themselves. It’s the ME! ME! ME! generation. They don’t give a damn about anyone else. They just do what they want to do. That’s so true when it comes to vaccinations against the coronavirus. These people are not ignorant. They know the facts but choose to ignore them. Facts, such as the number of people infected by the disease in the United States that has exceeded 33 million and over 590,000 have died.

Although the disease here appears to be somewhat under control and restrictions are being lifted, the situation had previously been the same in India. They, too, seemed to have it under control; that is until now when 300,000 people are being infected daily and, to keep up with the massive number of deaths, they’re burning dead bodies in the streets. If people don’t get vaccinated, it could aﬀect me, my family, friends and the whole country. Knowing facts and ignoring them

is defined as stupidity. Do you know why Donald Trump took the vaccine? Because he’s not stupid. For those who refuse to take the vaccine, perhaps they can figure out the conclusion he came to,that is, if their minds are functioning properly. Perhaps it’s good that these people are selfish. Most of them who refuse to be vaccinated are conservative and Republicans. Let them not take it. The end result will be that a high number of them will die. If so many Republicans

die because of their failure to get vaccinated, do you know the eﬀect that will have on upcoming elections? Chances are it will result in Democrat landslide victories. If people are willing to die, at least it should be for a good cause. As a human being, I implore them to get vaccinated and not die. The coronavirus pandemic is not over. “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Removing restrictions due to “freedom” pressures can become costly. It is said that patience is a virtue. We should make sure that the disease

is under control before we try to get back to normal. However, if such advice is ignored and knowing that people are always seeking good financial advice, I suggest such people give thought about investing in businesses such as funeral parlors, crematories and cemeteries. It is important to think about the future. Alvin Goldberg Great Neck More Letters on Page 41

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Happening at the Williston Park Library Carl DelVecchio Memorial Library www.willistonparklibrary.org By: Donna McKenna, Director E-mail: wppubliclibrary@gmail.com New titles added to the collection: Bounty—Janet Evanovich Consequences of Fear—Jacqueline Winspear Push—Ashley Audrain Every Vow Your Break—Peter Swanson How Rights Went Wrong—Jamal Greene Double Jeopardy—Stuart Woods Half Life—Jillian Cantor Red Book—James Patterson Bookstore on the Beach—Brenda Novak 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. Congregating is not permitted. Three computers are available for public use for a limit of 30 minutes. Please return items in the outside book drops. For safety reasons, we cannot accept items returned inside the Library! Thank you for cooperating with the guidelines we have in place to keep us all safe. Adult Programs Reiki—Thursdays—May 1 & 20—6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person, p/session.

Knitting Circle—Thursdays—May 1 & 20—11am-1pm in the Assembly Room of village Hall. Stroke Prevention Lecture—Wednesday—May 12—1-2 pm via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/9591 7322388?pwd=K205NGphVFFsUDJHdE0rWm1jbEVIQT09 Meeting ID: 959 1732 2388 Passcode: 051415 Book Discussion—Wednesday—May 26—7pm via Zoom. Copies of This Tender Land will be available at the Circulation Desk. Join Zoom Meeting https://adelphiuniversity.zoom.us/j/97873413611?pwd=cTVxMk1UR0NKOHJa V0tGdXVJOE9iZz09 Meeting ID: 978 7341 3611 Passcode: WPBookClub Or just call 19292056099 and they will ask for the meeting id and password above. Children’s Programs Come into the Library for a free children’s craft every Monday for Take and Make Mondays. Check out the calendar of events for Virtual Puzzle Wednesdays and Virtual Game Fridays. Please check our website willistonarklibrary.org for updates on all upcoming events.

Ra honors Wheatley students State Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently congratulated some talented students from the Wheatley School on their impressive achievement of being recognized as scholars in the 2021 Regeneron Science Talent Search. Lucy Zha is a finalist. Victor Li, Anya Chabria and Manav Bansal were selected as semi-finalists. “There were over 1,700 applicants from hundreds

of high schools across 49 states. For these local students to shine is a credit to their ingenuity and talent. Their projects advanced healthcare solutions, analyzed fractal geometry and bridged gaps between STEM and the humanities. Imagine what they’re going to do after college! I’m proud of them. I’m thankful for the eﬀorts of their teachers and appreciative for the support they received from their families,” said Ra.

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SCHOOL NEWS

Mineola honored for music education The Mineola Union Free School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation. The NAMM Foundation recognizes communities for outstanding eﬀorts of teachers, administrators, parents, students and community leaders for making music part of a well-rounded education. “The title of this award says it all,the Mineola Union Free School District community supports excellence in music education,” said Supervisor of Fine and Performing

Arts Joseph Owen. “Our students benefit from the support that music education receives from our Board of Education, administration, teachers, parents and community members.” To qualify for the designation, the Mineola Union Free School District answered questions about funding, graduation requirements, music class participation, instruction time, facilities, support for the music program and community music-making programs. This marks the 12th year the district has received the national recognition.

Rube Goldberg winners Two teams from Mineola Middle School, one made up of fifth-graders and the other made up of sixth-graders, placed in the Top 10 of the 2021 Rube Goldberg Machine Contest. The Rube Goldberg Machine Contest challenges students from all over the world with creating complicated machines that perform simple tasks. This year, the competition was sponsored by Nerds. Students had to create a machine that was able to shake and pour a box of candy. This was the first year that the Rube Goldberg Contest was virtual. Mineola teams first learned about machines before building their own. Each team uploaded two videos of their machine shaking and pouring a box of Nerds. They also had to submit a website they developed to be evaluated by more than 50 judges. The fifth-grade team from Mineola Middle School also won the People’s Choice Award in Division 1 for getting the most online votes from the public. This PHOTO COURTESY OF MINEOLA UNION marks the seventh year Mineola Middle School has FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT participated in the Rube Goldberg Machine Contest.

Herricks writers Herricks ranked among best win top awards Herricks High School sophomores Carolyn Lau and Kriya Patel placed first and second, respectively, in the grade 10 category of the Long Island Language Arts Council’s 2021 Kenneth Gambone Writing Contest. They will be honored at an upcoming virtual luncheon. Students were asked to submit writing of their choice along with an on-demand creative response to the Fredrick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” Carolyn’s on-demand entry is titled “Finding Our Way Through Wonderland” and Kriya’s self-selected entry is named “Closing my eyes ”As a first-place winner, Carolyn will have her work published in the luncheon program. The LILAC is an aﬃliate of the New York State English Council and the National Council of Teachers of English.

Herricks High School has ranked highly on U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 list of Best High Schools. The high school has moved up to No. 5 on Long Island, No. 33 in New York State and No. 276 in the nation compared to No. 6, No. 43 and No. 412 in 2019 when the list was last published. Herricks is among the top 2% of

24,000 high schools rated nationwide. The list, based on data from 2018-19, was compiled based on state assessment performance, graduation rates and how well students are prepared for college. Herricks High School has earned placement and recognition from U.S. World Report for many years.

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Herricks High School sophomore Carolyn Lau placed first in the grade 10 category of the Long Island Language Arts Council’s 2021 Kenneth Gambone Writing Contest.

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Herricks High School has ranked highly on U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 list of Best High Schools.

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Mineola students’ Mineola students advance artwork honored Mineola High School is proud to announce that students Jocelyn Herrera and Paola Vicini Jaramillo have had their artwork selected to be displayed in this year’s Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum exhibition. Students were challenged to select art on display at the museum as an inspiration for their own work. They also had to write a written artist statement describing their inspira-

tion and artistic process. From the 331 young artists from 56 high schools across Nassau and Suﬀolk counties who submitted artwork, Herrera and Vicini Jaramillo were among the 83 students who were selected for the exhibition. This marks the 25th year of the Long Island’s Best: Young Artists at The Heckscher Museum exhibition. It runs until May 23.

Seventh-grade students at Mineola Middle School participated in the National History Day Competition. Students were challenged to find topics to research, synthesize and create a project around the theme, “Communication in History.” Three projects are moving onto the New York state round of the competition. Congratulations to the following students: Individual Website Junior Division (3rd place) — Julianna Reilly,The Fireside Chats — Sparking a New Era in Radio Virtual Exhibit Junior Division (5th place) —Amanda Calles, 2nd Wave Feminism: Betty Friedan’s Mystique Inspires Individual Performance Junior Division (5th place) — Aiden Rosales,Railroad to Success: The Secret Codes to Freedom Four other projects from Mineola were also honored with special awards:

Outstanding Junior Entry on Aviation or Military History — Luca Bernardes, James Condon, Harrison Kearns and Justin Spera “Code-Breaking for Midway Atoll” (documentary) Outstanding Junior Entry on Genocide, Bias or Tragedy — Gabby Parrado “Catch Me If You Can: Jack the Ripper Letters Ensure No Criminals Go Uncaught” (virtual exhibit) Outstanding Junior Entry on Science History — Kaela Lui “From Code-Breaking to the Computer: Dr. Alan Turing’s Bombe Machine” (individual website) Outstanding Junior Entry on Language — Camila Garabato “Old Norse: from the Vikings to our English” (documentary) This marks the third year of Mineola’s participation in the competition. The district is #MineolaProud of its students who moved onto the state finals and for being stewards of history!

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Celebrating Earth Day at Jackson Ave.

Students from Jackson Avenue School planted “seed bombs” outside of the school building to celebrate Earth Day on April 22. Every student in the building created a seed ball, which was made of rolled-up recycled paper, covered in flower seeds. Each ball of seeds was painted with blue and green paint, making them look like small models of the Earth.

Members of the student council planted the seeds outside of Jackson Avenue, with the intention of helping the pollinators including bees, butterflies and birds. The activity inspired students to take care of the planet and the wildlife living on it. Every Jackson Avenue student was also able to take home a ball of seeds to plant.

Students from Willets Road School and The Wheatley School performed exceptionally well at this year’s Long Island History Day competition, with 26 projects winning awards, including 6 first place and 8 second place recognitions! At the competition, students competed against their peers from across Long Island in preparing and presenting historical exhibits, documentaries, performances, websites, and papers. These projects require a great deal of planning, research, organization, and creativity. East Williston School District is excited to share that the 26 winning students from the local competition will advance to New York State History Day this spring. This is an incredible accomplishment and we wish the following winners the best of luck as they move on to the state-wide competition later this spring. Congratulations Maliha Bhalloo (1st Place), Shannon Flachner (2nd Place), Safa Sayeed (4th Place), Cooper Lam (6th Place), Violet Brush (2nd Place), Willow Grosskopf (1st Place), Sadie Keys, Shruti Singh and Zayneb Zafar (4th Place), Max Melnikov (1st Place), Eleni Daskalakis (2nd Place), Madeline Rong (1st Place), Alyssa Bhagan and Nicole Shalomov (2nd Place), Josephine Choe and Alexandra Lew (5th Place), Ritika Kaur and Lauren Shin (6th Place), Adriana Petrizzo and Alaina Pinto (2nd Place), Sonia Patel (1st Place), Skylar Goldberg (2nd Place), Charlotte Iannone

(1st Place), Alex Ofsie (2nd Place), Hailey Lessen (6th Place), Annelise Belle (2nd Place), Maahir Kasliwal (3rd Place), Grant Callahan (4th Place), Manav Bansal, Yanjun Lin, and Daniel Solomon (3rd Place), Lauren Hackett, Victoria Potrapeluk, and Jaina Shah (4th Place), and Divya Singh, Garima Jain, and Leah Varghese (5th Place). Thank you to Wheatley library media specialist, Jo Beth Roberts and Willets Road Social Studies teacher, Patrick Shanahan, who guided students through all steps of the National History Day process and to our Director of Social Studies and Real World Learning, Wayne Jensen, for his support of the program. Many thanks as well to Wheatley Social Studies teachers Andrew Ardito, Courtney Clarke, Dr. Sean Lazarus, and Justin Portente, and to Willets Road library media specialist Karen Homer, and to Willets Road teaching assistant Jerry Pokrykwa for working with students as they prepared their projects, and to the social studies department for their roles in judging the district-wide competition. A special congratulations also goes to Ms. Roberts, for her nomination as Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award in the senior division for the 2021 New York State National History Day contest. The award is sponsored by Patricia Behring in recognition of the pivotal role teachers play in the lives of students.

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Continued from Page 6 The section mandates teaching of citizenship, patriotism and human rights issues “with particular attention to the study of the inhumanity of genocide” in schools. The Holocaust is one of three tragedies mentioned by name in the law and mandated to be taught, with the other two being slavery and the mass starvation in Ireland from 1845 to 1850. The bill would require a report on the findings of the study by the first of January after the bill becomes law and direct the commissioner to promulgate rules and regulations ensuring school districts are offering instruction on the Holocaust in compliance with Section 801. “As we experience historic levels of anti-Semitism in New York and around the country, Never Again needs to be a call to action and not merely a platitude oﬀered on Holocaust Remembrance Day and Genocide Awareness Month,” Rozic said. “When study after study delineate embarrassing ignorance and misinformation about the Holocaust, we need to rectify the issue at the source – educational requirements. Ensuring that the Holocaust is properly taught in schools coupled with education on recognizing anti-Semitism and other hate crimes is a crucial first step in stopping dangerous conspiracy theories.” Lavine, Kaminsky and Gaughran all

voiced support for the bill. “As a representative of the state of New York and a Jew whose entire European family was murdered by the Nazis and their allies, I am proud to support this legislation to ensure students are taught about the Holocaust,” Lavine said. “It works hand in hand with my Hate Education bill which makes learning about the noose and swastika compulsory. We must never cease in our efforts to attack hatred through education.” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran supported the proposal in a statement. “We must redouble our efforts to ensure present and future generations understand the lessons of past,” Curran said. “With anti-Semitism on the rise again, it is more important than ever that we speak up and combat hatred through education.” Andrew Bolender, chairperson of the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, voiced support for the bill and said that much work remained in eradicating anti-Semitic hate. “[The center] has worked with many Long Island school districts to offer a standardized and thorough Holocaust and genocide curriculum, but much work remains to be done,” Bolender said. “We support this bill, as we know that the only effective vaccination for hate is education.”

NIFA sees financial woes ahead for county Continued from Page 10 “It is imperative for a county to draft a plan that considers the use of the Special Revenue Fund in a way that helps stabilize its finances in the out years,” Cohen said. Finance Authority Chairman Adam Barsky told Newsday that the county is in relatively good shape now, but ending the 2020 fiscal year with a $43.3 million surplus does not mean troubles may not lie ahead.

“In response to the unprecedented revenue loss caused by the pandemic, the county was able to get extraordinary help from NIFA to help them overcome those challenges,” Barsky told Newsday. “By no means does this mean they have achieved structural balance.” “Nassau’s future will continue to brighten as we win over the pandemic while continuing to stabilize finances with fiscal discipline,” county spokesman Michael Fricchione said.

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App built hoping they will come BY R O S E W E L D ON A first-of-its-kind app on Long Island has been jointly launched by the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce and the Port Washington Business Improvement District, meant to encourage prospective customers to “Try Port First.” Launched this week, the “Try Port First” app came from a joint discussion between the two organizations, according to Chamber of Commerce board member and BID President Bill Gordon, who said the app was the first step toward two of their largest goals. “The two goals here is one, to get more shop local, out of the people that are local, and two, to get people to come visit Port Washington as a destination,” Gordon said in a phone interview. “I’m hoping that over time, we build this so that literally everything is at your fingertips.” Each organization provided half of the financing for the app, and with the use of a business information database created by the Chamber, all businesses in Port are listed with their contact information, split up by the categories “shop” for stores, “dine” for restaurants, “play and stay” for attractions and hotels, “on the water” for boat rentals and other seafaring necessities, “services” for carpenters, real estate agents, insurance agencies, salons and

other businesses, and “events” for a calendar of local events of interest. The app also has a “hot deals” tab, and those who download it can be the first informed about sales and deals at their favorite Port stores, Gordon said. “So if a company wants to tell its customers, ‘I’m doing a sale on Friday nights after 5,’ if the push notification is on, not only will it show up in hot deals, but it’ll show up on your cellphone,” Gordon said. “And if an event is canceled, like if we have to cancel Port Outdoors because of the rain, you’ll find that in the app.” Another tab arranges the Port area’s public service contacts for easy access to elected oﬃcials, school districts, local public agencies, fire and police departments, and village governments. “The new Try Port First app is a one-stop app for everything about Port Washington, whether events and fun things to do, shopping, dining or local government information,” Debbie Greco Cohen, president of the Chamber of Commerce, said. “We are so excited to be launching it and know it will become a favorite app among Port’s residents and visitors alike!” The app is free to download via one’s app store of choice, and can be found by searching “Try Port First” in the app store’s search bar.

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Town unveils slate of spring, summer concerts The Town of North Hempstead has announced that the town will be hosting drive-in concerts and the “Concerts by Candlelight” series for residents this spring and summer. “We are extremely excited to oﬀer the Drive-In Concert series and Concerts by Candlelight again this summer,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “Families, friends, and neighbors are encouraged to swing by and enjoy the diverse and entertaining lineup of bands we have in store. All of these concerts are absolutely free, and we hope Town residents will enjoy a much-needed fun and safe night out.” Cars will be admitted starting one hour prior to the show for the drive-in concerts. Advanced registration is not required. Attendees must remain in their vehicles.

Drive-in Concerts Sunday, May 2 at 6 p.m. – Decadia (80s and Beyond) — North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, May 23 at 6 p.m. – MYXD Order (Classic Rock and Dance) — North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, June 6 at 6 p.m. – Cold Spring Harbor (Billy Joel Tribute) – North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, June 20 at 6 p.m. – 90’s Band (90s Tribute Band) — North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, July 11 at 6 p.m. – Something Fresh (80s Freestyle, R&B, and Today’s Hits) — North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, July 25 at 6 p.m. – Dr. K’s Motown Review (Sounds of Motown) — North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, August 8 at 6 p.m. – Street

Fighter (Rolling Stones Tribute) – North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, August 22 at 6 p.m. – Material Girl (Madonna Tribute) — North Hempstead Beach Park For the Concerts by Candlelight series, residents will be admitted on a first come, first serve basis and capacity will be limited in compliance with social distancing guidelines. To aid with social distancing guidelines, residents will also be asked to stay within their designated seating circle which will all be six feet apart. Concerts by Candlelight Thursday, May 13 at 7:30 p.m. – Ken McGorry (Music from the 70s and 80s) – Whitney Pond Park Thursday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m. – Harper’s Ferry (Irish Folk) – Clark Botanic Garden Thursday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m. – The Next Level Band (Caribbean) – Martin “Bunky” Reid Park Thursday, June 17 at 7:30 p.m. – Genessa & The Selena Experience (Selena Tribute Band) – North Hempstead Beach Park (Amphitheatre)

Thursday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. – The Remedy (Rhythmic Top 40s Rock and Country) — Whitney Pond Park Thursday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. – Luis Damon (Salsa) – Martin “Bunky” Reid Park Thursday, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. – Endless Summer (Beach Boys Tribute) – Michael J. Tully Park Thursday, July 15 at 7:30 p.m. – The LP’s (Music of the 70s and 80s) – Clark Botanic Garden Thursday, July 29 at 7:30 p.m. – A Decade of Soul (Classic Soul and Motown) – Whitney Pond Park Thursday, August 12 at 7:30 p.m. – Copperline (Music of James Taylor and Friends) – North Hempstead Beach Park (Amphitheatre) Thursday, August 26 at 7:30 p.m. – Pour Some 80’s On Me (Hits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s) – Clark Botanic Garden While all the events are FREE, the Town is encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable/canned foods to each concert as part of North Hempstead’s donation drive. Restroom facilities will be available. For more information, please call 516-869-6311.

Town’s drive-in movie series returning North Hempstead has announced the return of the Town’s drive-in movie series for the upcoming spring and summer season. “North Hempstead is proud to oﬀer these free and fun opportunities for families to enjoy a night out while still keeping safe with proper social distancing guidelines,” said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “With renewed popularity during the pandemic, our Drive-in Movie series is the perfect way to enjoy a film under the stars.” Upcoming screenings will include: Saturday, May 8 at 8:30 p.m. – Brave – North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 p.m. – Wonder Woman 1984 – North Hempstead Beach Park Friday, June 11 at 9 p.m. – Black Panther – Martin “Bunky” Reid Park (Movie on the Lawn) Saturday, June 12 at 9 p.m. – Karate Kid – North Hempstead Beach Park

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Sunday, June 27 at 9 p.m. – Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle– North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday, July 17 at 9 p.m. – The Greatest Showman – North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, August 1 at 9 p.m. – The Boss Baby – North Hempstead Beach Park Saturday, August 14 at 8:30 p.m. – Monsters Inc., — North Hempstead Beach Park Sunday, August 29 at 8:30 p.m. – Up — North Hempstead Beach Park Cars will be admitted beginning an hour prior to show time. While the event is FREE, the Town is encouraging attendees to bring non-perishable/canned foods as part of North Hempstead’s food donation drive. Advance registration for the film showing is not required, but residents must show proof of residency before entering the park. Restroom facilities will be available. For more information, please call 516-869-6311.

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Make Mother’s Day special Each and every day a new woman becomes a mother for the first time or all over again. Being a mother changes a person’s life in dramatic ways. Mother’s Day is a great time of year to honor mothers and attempt to give back just a portion of the tireless love and devotion moms oﬀer their children. Some children provide large gestures, while others feel it’s the little things that can help a mom to feel appreciated. For those needing a little inspiration on treating their mothers in special ways, consider these ideas.

· Treat mom to a day oﬀ from her chores. Tackle all of the jobs she normally does for the family. · Bake a delicious dessert that mom will absolutely devour. · Pamper mom with a gift card for her favorite nail salon or massage therapy location.

· Make mom a breakfast in bed with her favorite morning treats.

· Prepare a jar of mom’s favorite candies wrapped in pieces of paper that have loving sentiments written on them.

· Enjoy a movie at home with mom. Let her pick the flick and share her favorite film with you.

· Compile a playlist of songs and artists mom prefers and download them to her phone.

· Agree to not bicker for the entire day, especially if you are prone to getting into arguments with siblings.

· Begin a charm bracelet tradition by purchasing a charm bracelet and a new charm each year that represents a meaningful memory you both shared.

· Put together a collage of photos from moments you have shared with mom or your family. · Cook a meal together and learn about everyone’s favorite recipes or the family history. · Give her a locket with your photo inside and have a duplicate you can wear containing her photo. · Customize a coﬀee mug, tote bag or a blanket with a meaningful sentiment or photo.

· Write a new email each day with an inspirational quote or special words of love for mom. · Tackle a task that she may not want to do herself, such as washing the exterior of her car and vacuuming the interior. Mother’s Day gift ideas should come from the heart and can show mothers near and far how much they are appreciated and loved.

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Cheesecake makes a decadent Mothers’s Day treat A cheesecake recipe can be useful on any special occasion, and especially so on Mother’s Day. For many people, cheesecake is not cheesecake without the addition of ricotta cheese. While ricotta is included in savory dishes like lasagna or manicotti, it is at home in desserts like cheesecake as well. Ricotta means “recooked” in Italian, and its production involves reheating the whey left over from making other cheeses, like mozzarella. Its texture is like a creamy/grainy, thick sour cream. Ricotta is included in this recipe for “Ricotta Cheesecake With Coffee and Chocolate” from “Nick Stellino’s Family Kitchen” (G.P. Putnam’s Sons) by Nick Stellino, but it is not the only flavorful ingredient in this decadent dish. Coffee liqueur, chocolate and lemon zest add to the complex profile - which only get more pronounced if you prepare this cake a day in advance. Ricotta Cheesecake With Coffee and Chocolate (Tortino al caffè e ciccolato) Serves 8 to 10 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 2 tablespoons butter, melted 2 tablespoons sugar, plus 1/2 cup sugar 2 lbs. ricotta cheese, drained of excess liquid 8 eggs, separated

1/2 cup cream 1/4 cup espresso or extra strong coffee, cooled 1/4 cup coffee liqueur 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels Preheat the oven to 325 F. Make a graham cracker crust by mixing together the melted butter with the crumbs, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Mix together the ricotta, sugar, egg yolks, cream, espresso, coffee liqueur, lemon zest, and salt until creamy. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the ricotta mixture. Stir in the chocolate morsels and pour onto the prepared crumb crust. Bake the cake for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until just set in the middle. The cake will still seem wobbly, but will be lightly browned and cracked around the edges. Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a rack for 30 minutes. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 6 hours or overnight before running a sharp knife along the edge of the cake and removing the pan. Cut into wedges to serve. Garnish with shaved chocolate and strawberries, if desired.

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Mother’s Day ideas for moms from all walks of life Mother’s Day is a celebration of women who devote so much of their eﬀort and energy to their families. Celebrating Mom on Mother’s Day lets her know all of her eﬀorts haven’t gone unnoticed. Mothers may perform similar tasks, but no two moms are the same. Finding ways to celebrate Mom’s uniqueness can make the day that much more meaningful and memorable. The Crafter Mothers who are avid crafters may enjoy a craft-themed Mother’s Day. A family crafting project can make for a fun afternoon and produce mementos that Mom will cherish for years to come. Dads and kids can plan the project in advance without Mom’s knowledge, arranging all of the materials ahead of time and setting up the crafting station the night before or while Mom is relaxing on Mother’s Day morning. Kids can even get a head start on the day by making their own craft for Mom and giving it to her as a Mother’s Day present. Dads can keep the craft theme going at dinner and get a laugh out of Mom by pouring her a craft beer when dinner is served. The Reader A 2017 survey from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that women read more than men. Women read an average of 19.8 minutes per day, which can make a Mother’s Day focused on Mom’s love of books an ideal and unique way to spend

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Flowers and their various meanings Flowers can represent various emotions. Flowers play a prominent role in many and holidays, perhaps none more than Mother’s Day. Many times roses are the go-to flower, but shoppers can look to various blooms to send a beautiful message to that special someone on Mother’s Day. In fact, each type of flower conveys its own unique message. ProFlowers and Pickup Flowers note that the following are some popular blooms and the messages those flowers are traditionally associated with. · Amaryllis: This flower is symbolic of splendid beauty and can be used to indicate worth. · Aster: The aster symbolizes patience, elegance and daintiness. · Calla lily: This bloom symbolizes magnificence and beauty, as well as purity and innocence. That is why Calla lilies are often the flower of choice in wedding bouquets. · Carnations: These are one of the most popular flowers in the world and are generally symbolic of love and fascination. · Daﬀodil: Daﬀodils symbolize regard and chivalry. They also can be indicative of

rebirth, new beginnings and eternal life. A single daffodil can signal misfortune, while a bunch expresses joy and happiness. · Gerbera daisies: With large, beautiful blooms in a wide assortment of vibrant colors, gerbera daisies are a favorite flower for cheerful sentiments. · Gladioluses: These tall, striking flowers are eye-catching and make great gifts for significant others. The gladiolus symbolizes honor, infatuation and strength. · Iris: Irises represent faith, hope and wisdom and are cherished for their big, beautiful blooms. · Peony: This flower, which resembles a rose, symbolizes a happy life, happy marriage, prosperity, and good health. · Rose: Roses symbolize love in its various forms, and different colors of roses symbolize different things. For example, yellow roses represent care and friendship, while pink roses are given as a token of admiration. Flowers are popular gifts come Mother’s Day. Choosing a flower that best represents the feelings gift-givers want to convey can incorporate even more meaning into a bouquet or basket.

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Bridging the distance on Mother’s Day Many modern families are spread out across the country if not the globe. Some people move away from family to further their careers, while others are called upon to care for others. Children may separate from their parents to witness new travel experiences. Military service may call individuals away from home as well. Distance can make it challenging to spend time together for major holidays and other special occasions - like Mother’s Day. But Mother’s Day can still be special even if Mom lives hundreds or thousands of miles away.

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Reconnect with home If Mom is the one who ventured from home, help her to reconnect with her hometown or another place she feels attached to. Ship her some favorite regional foods that can only be bought in town. Make a photo or video montage of places of interest in town. These little touches of home can mean the world to her. Create a special day Even if you do not live near your mother, you can still plan a fun day for her in her town. Make reservations for a spa, hair salon or other sources of pampering and surprise her with all the details. Treat her to the ultimate surprise If possible, make a surprise visit this Mother’s Day. Coordinate the plan with your father or another relative and then enjoy seeing her eyes light up when you arrive. With a little creativity, even families separated by geography can share the magic of Mother’s Day together.

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Novelist Geraldine Brooks to speak in Port The Friends of the Library is proud to present acclaimed novelist Geraldine Brooks as the featured speaker at its 52nd Annual Richard D. Whittemore Book and Author Program on Friday, May 14 at 12 noon via Zoom. For the first time, the Book & Author, the FOL’s sole fundraising event, will be held virtually. The program’s format will be very similar to that of the traditional luncheon. Program moderator Susan Isaacs, Port’s own best-selling novelist, will introduce Brooks, and FOL President Amy Bass will serve as Emcee. There will be a Q&A with the author. All registrants will be entered in a free

drawing for a $1,000 gift certificate generously donated by the Americana Manhasset. Cost is $50 per person. To register for this online event visit pwpl.org/fol/bookandauthor. About Geraldine Brooks Geraldine Brooksis the acclaimed author of five novels: the Pulitzer Prize-winningMarch; the international bestsellersCaleb’s Crossing,People of the Book, andYear of Wonders; and, most recently,The Secret Chord. Her first novel,Year of Wonders: A Novel of the Plague,continues to be an international bestseller and has been translated into more than 25 languages. It tracks a housemaid’s perseverance and heroism as

the bubonic plague overtakes a British village in 1666. Brooks told the FOL: “My remarks will primarily focus onYear of Wonders, which I wrote 20 years ago, never dreaming that we would be facing a pandemic in our lifetime.I will also share some thoughts aboutHorse,my new novel due to be published early next year.”Horseis a “braided narrative” set in three time periods: the racing world of the mid-19th century, the birth of Abstract Expressionism in New York City in the 1940s, and the present day at the Smithsonian Museums. For further information visit pwpl.org/ fol or email fol@pwpl.org.

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Planting Fields opens Everett Shinn exhibition Planting Fields Foundation (“Planting Fields” or “the Foundation”) announced today that its first exhibition of 2021, Everett Shinn: Operatics, will open on Saturday, May 8 for a limited-capacity preview, followed by the public opening on Wednesday, May 12, led by guided tours. On view through Nov. 14, the exhibition will present paintings, drawings, decorative murals, furnishings, objects, and musical instruments by Everett Shinn (1876-1953) from the Foundation’s collection, in addition to works from local public and private collections, some of which will be on view to the public for the first time. The exhibition tours include access inside the Teahouse in the Italian Garden which was last open to the public in 2014. Organized in four “acts” Everett Shinn: Operatics opens with Act I in Coe Hall where visitors will be introduced to the artist and his career in the secondfloor gallery through nine paintings and works on paper made between 1908 and 1933. Act II follows in Mai Coe’s dressing room, featuring a collection of murals commissioned from Shinn by Planting Fields creators, W.R. and Mai Coe, who built a legacy of artistic patronage by supporting modern artists of their time. Act III in the Reception Room develops the story of Shinn’s decorative style through the Steinway piano he painted for Broadway playwright Clyde Fitch in 1906, along with two small painted studies for his murals in the Stuyvesant Theatre, commissioned by another Broadway producer and playwright, David Belasco, in 1907. The theatricality of Shinn’s work culminates in Act IV in the 1915 Teahouse, one of Planting Fields’s architectural treasures, where visitors will encounter a unified ensemble of the artist’s murals, furnishings, and objects in a space designed in its totality by Shinn for Mai Coe. “Everett Shinn was a man of many

talents, with a love for the dramatic at the core of all his work. In his long and prolific career, he produced illustrations for major Philadelphia and New York newspapers, challenged the artistic status quo with the urban realism of the Ashcan School, wrote and produced his own theatrical plays, designed sets for Hollywood films, and created commissioned paintings and interiors for some of New York’s most exclusive spaces,” said Meredith A. Brown, director of Museum Aﬀairs and Chief Curator. “Planting Fields Foundation is fortunate not only to have several excellent examples of Shinn’s early paste and chalk drawings in our collection, but also to serve as steward of two of very few remaining private commissions designed and painted by Shinn. We are excited to be able to share these with the public.” A member of The Eight – a group of American modernists at the turn of the century dedicated to artistic individuality and a philosophical commitment to creativity – Everett Shinn is best known for his paintings of gritty scenes of urban poor and vaudeville stages. While the metropolitan vision of The Eight and what has become known as the Ashcan School helped to usher in the Progressive era, Shinn’s artistic oeuvre was more complex and varied than the traditional narrative of American modernism has allowed. A lover of theater, music, and performance of all kinds, Shinn embraced the decorative alongside the debased, and throughout his long career he created works on paper, canvas, furnishings, architecture, even pianos and stage sets, that engaged with a raucous decorative aesthetic often termed Rococo revival. Throughout the spring and summer Planting Fields Foundation will host a variety of public programs in conjunction with the exhibition. Guided tours will be oﬀered through November 14. All Planting Fields Foundation public programs and tours adhere to Covid-19

safety protocols and mandated capacity limits established in accordance with the New York Forward plan administered by the State of New York for the safety of visitors, volunteers, and staff. EXHIBITION PROGRAMMING AND GUIDED TOURS Exhibition Preview, Saturday, May 8, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. All are invited to celebrate the opening of the new spring exhibition, Everett Shinn: Operatics, with an early access preview. Coe Hall will be closed to the public while preview guests experience the exhibition, with introductory remarks and Q&A led by Chief Curator and Director of Museum Affairs, Meredith A. Brown. Hear live music played by Long Island Chamber Orchestra while enjoying tea from Clipper Ship Tea Co. and baked goods by Youngs Farm in the Cloister Garden. Tickets: $36 for Members, $45 for Nonmembers. Capacity is limited, RSVP required. Mother’s Day Tea in the Garden, Sunday, May 9, 11:00AM – 1:00PM. Celebrate the mother figures in your life this Mother’s Day with a special visit to Planting Fields. Explore what is in bloom and enjoy a small variety of hot tea paired with individually packaged cookies outside in the Cloister Garden. Guests will have access to the interior of the Teahouse in the Italian Garden, included in the ongoing exhibition, Everett Shinn: Operatics. The space features murals and furnishings commissioned from Shinn by Planting Fields creators W.R. and Mai Coe. Tickets: $24 Members, $30 Non-members. Everett Shinn: Operatics Exhibition Tours, May 12 – November 14. Offered during normal Visitor Center hours for up to 10 people at a time. Wednesday – 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM. Thursday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Tickets: Adults: $10 / Seniors 62+: $9 / Youth 11-17: $5. FREE for Members, and kids 10 and under.

Panorama: Everett Shinn and the Ashcan School, Wednesday, May 19, 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Panorama is the virtual programming platform, now for Planting Fields Foundation members only, where invited artists, academics, and special guests oﬀer dynamic virtual presentations that explore subjects relevant to the site’s distinctive history and innovative current programming. Members are invited to join this scholarly discussion of Everett Shinn and his place within the history of American art. Tickets: Free for Members. Tea in the Garden, May 16, June 13, July 18, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Experience the spring and summer seasons at Planting Fields while sipping a small variety of hot teas paired with individually bagged cookies outside in the Cloister Garden and alongside the West Portico. Guests will have access to the interior of the Teahouse in the Italian Garden, included in the ongoing exhibition, Everett Shinn: Operatics. The space features murals and furnishings commissioned from Shinn by Planting Fields creators W.R. and Mai Coe. Tickets: $24 Members, $30 Nonmembers. Long Island Chamber Orchestra, Friday, June 4, 5:30 – 7:30PM (June 5 rain date). Long Island Chamber Orchestra presents a program for violin and cello inspired by artist Everett Shinn’s renderings of theater scenes. Featuring Gergana Haralampieva on violin and Sarah Ghandour on cello, the program will showcase a diverse set of composers from the Baroque era to present day who are widely known for their work composing opera and ballet music. Tickets: $32 Members, $40 Non-members. East Line Theatre, Friday, August 6 and Friday, August 13, 5:30 – 7:30PM. The East Line Theatre company will perform The Truth outdoors at Planting Fields, a play in four acts written by American dramatist Clyde Fitch (1865 – 1909) in 1906. Tickets: $32 Members, $40 Non-members.

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Shame on Congressman Lee Zeldin

o, it seems that the seditionist, insurrectionist GQP Congressman Lee Zeldin (Q-Shirley) is running for governor of New York.

There is only one question for this shameless pretender, when, not if, when he loses, will he summon a horde of Trumplican stormtroopers to Albany to

prevent the certification of his loss? This Trumplican acolyte, Zeldin, has still not renounced the Big Lie and the treasonous insurrection of 1/6.

Shame. On. Zeldin Eric Cashdan Sands Point

City too strict in issuing gun-carry permits

s a lifelong New Yorker, I have a full understanding of the reasoning behind the gun-carry permit restrictions here. That said, political pressure from City Hall has been severely applied to the NYPD

gun-permit unit to deny carry permits to many with legitimate needs, including dealing in large sums of cash. Several such persons denied are clients and personal friends. But this issue arises more generally over genuine fear of crime. The very elected of-

ficials who will direct our legal representatives who will argue the case in the Supreme Court are the same people who have overseen the emasculation of our police, the prosecutorial discretion to not prosecute whole categories of crime, enacted the “no

bail” law and the release of repeat hard offenders. What is a law-abiding citizen to do? Jeﬀrey S. Wiesenfeld Great Neck

Ban on menthol cigarettes an unneeded drag

lans by the Federal Drug Administration to outlaw methanol-flavored cigarettes and cigars will never work. The underground economy will always provide what consumers want, regardless of Big Brother. Drug cartels will just add methanol flavored cigarettes and cigars to marijuana, cocaine and human traﬃcking for smuggling across the border. Hundreds of millions in advertising

by government and health organizations have been spent over past decades informing the public about the dangers of smoking. There are clear disclaimers warning consumers about the negative health aspects on every cigarette package and carton. Despite this, consumers continue making tobacco consumption a multibillion-dollar enterprise today. What’s next? Why not outlaw sugar in beverages that cause diabetes. How

about ice cream? At 18, you are old enough to vote, be a parent, pay taxes, own a car, take out a bank loan, serve in the military and die for your country — but not consume methanol-flavored cigarettes and cigars. This makes no sense. What consenting adults consume, inhale including marijuana, methanol-flavored cigarettes or cigars, perform, read or view in the privacy of their own home

or private social club isn’t the concern of the government. Individual economic and civil liberties prosper best when government stays out of both the bedroom and the marketplace. I have never smoked cigarettes but respect the rights of those who do so long as they keep their distance from me. Larry Penner Great Neck.

Rabbi speaks to minor accused of hate crime

ear Young Person: No doubt you are learning very quickly the seriousness of your reprehensible and hateful act of anti-Semitism. You will come to understand the pain and agony you have caused. Please be sure to listen very carefully to the authorities and find a Holocaust survivor who will share with you what a swastika really means. Today I invite you to read my thoughts: You are young man and have your whole life ahead of you. You still have every opportunity to make a diﬀerence in the lives of so many people. How do I know this? I have never met you! The answer is simple. Every human being is created in the image of G-d. The moment you were born it meant you matter to the Creator of the world. You were put in this world with the blessings of your parents to be on a mission to fill this world with goodness and kindness. You may say to yourself, I am a small person in the face of a large universe, I am one among 7 billion. What is the purpose of my life? Please listen carefully to this favorite story of mine:

There lived a great symphony conductor, an Italian maestro named Arturo Toscanini, who led concerts all over the world. Toscanini had a biographer who would interview him periodically over the years as a part of a major book he was writing on his life. One evening, he called Toscanini and asked if he could come to the house to interview him. Toscanini answered that he could not because he would be doing something special that would require absolute concentration; he could not be interrupted. “There is a concert being played overseas, I’m going to listen on a shortwave radio and hear how the other conductor leads the orchestra. I don’t want any interruptions whatsoever.” “Maestro, it would be my greatest pleasure to watch how you listen to a concert. I promise I won’t say anything. I’ll sit on the other side of the room, quietly.” “Then you can come.” The next night, the biographer came and sat quietly while Toscanini listened to the concert. When it ended, the biographer remarked, “Wow, wasn’t that magnificent?”

Toscanini said “Not really.” “They were supposed to be 120 musicians, including 15 violinists. Only 14 of them played.” The biographer thought he was joking. How could he know from 6,000 miles away, over shortwave radio, that one of the violinists was missing?The next morning, he called the concert hall overseas, asked for the music director as to how many musicians were playing the night before. The concert hall director told him that there were supposed to have 120 musicians, including 15 violinists, but only 14 had shown up! The biographer was amazed. He returned to Toscanini and said, “Sir, I owe you an apology. I thought you were just making it up the other night. But please, tell me how could you know that one violinist was missing?” Toscanini answered.” You’re a part of the audience and to the audience everything sounds wonderful. But I’m the conductor, and the conductor knows every note of music that has to be played. When I realized that certain notes were not being played, I knew without a doubt that one of the violists was missing.”

Think deeply about this story: You and me and all of humanity are musicians in the grand symphony of history. Maybe to the average person it doesn’t make a diﬀerence how you live, what you do every day, how you work on your moral and spiritual life, but I want you to know to the Conductor of the World Symphony, (that is G-d) who knows every note of music that is supposed to be played, who appreciates the unique note that only you can produce through your life to Him it makes a grand diﬀerence! Go for it! We have faith in you. Every moment of your life is an indispensable note in the divine symphony. Most importantly G-d loves you for you will always have the ability to accomplish so many good deeds to make yourself, your family and the world proud of you. Rabbi Anchelle Perl Mineola Rabbi Perl is the spiritual leader of Chabad Mineola. He is a second-generation Holocaust survivor. His father survived Auschwitz and several slave camps

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A SALT compromise worth considering

wo House Representatives from Illinois have suggested what I believe is a fair compromise between the current SALT deduction limit of $10,000 and outright repeal of the cap, which many New York representatives in Washington are pushing for. Abbreviated from their press release: “Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced legislation to provide tax relief to Illinois families unfairly harmed by changes to the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction. The Republican tax law enacted in 2017 disproportionately hurt northern Illinoisans by capping the SALT deduction at $10,000. The SALT Fairness for Working Families Act would help af-

fected taxpayers by increasing the current SALT deduction cap, eliminating the marriage penalty, and adding an inflationary adjustment. Nearly 2 million Illinois households claim the SALT deduction. Specifically, the SALT Fairness for Working Families Act would: 1. Increase the current cap on SALT deduction from $10,000 to $15,000 for individual filers. This will allow taxpayers in the 14th District making up to $200,000 to once again deduct their full SALT amount. 2. Eliminate the marriage penalty currently inherent in the Republican tax law by allowing people who are married and filing jointly to double their deduction up

to $30,000. This will provide additional relief to the approximately 90 percent of filers in the 14th District of Illinois who file joint tax returns and are currently limited to the $10,000 cap aﬀorded to individual filers. 3. Adjust the cap for inflation so the value of the deduction does not decrease over time. This, I believe, would provide relief to the lower and middle-wage earners who were ensnared by the $10,000 limit. It comes as no surprise these two particular Illinois representatives should come forward with this: both represent districts in Chicago’s suburbs, which mirrors Nassau’s profligacy when it comes to fiscal management. In fact, only Chicago

in particular, and Illinois in general, are worse than us. Hopefully, our representatives in Washington will go for this compromise as opposed to recklessly threatening to upend the Administration’s entire economic program for the sake of those who live with five-acre zoning. For now, as a negotiating ploy, I would understand demanding the maximum, which is full repeal. But full repeal is not warranted, and hopefully, they’ll have the good sense to accept this format, or something close to it, to align tax policy with the administration’s objectives. Donald Davret Roslyn

Flowers on Melkonian a standout in Port the Table O

The pure beginning. Despite the wars, deaths, losses, passions, failures; the succession of politics, the exhortations and bloviators. The amazing part of original fire that dips morning in the light by which day grows certain—our joy grows deep, pouring heavenward, how we are nourished.

The life you impart to me and all things is sure and equable. Upon these the world turns, the most secure and profound of philosophies makes wonder real. Because we are friends, because we are lovers, our children thrive and make their own tracks. We among them, hand in hand, word for word, beautifully blessed— so much goodness. Devoting heart and soul, full of life! Then, you are so much more than my poem. Stephen Cipot Garden City Park

f the seven civic-minded people running for the Port Washington Board of Education, Nanette Melkonian is exceptional among them all and deserves your support. While I’m grateful for the longtime service of the three incumbents, they hold similar entrenched positions to one another. The rancor in our community this past year is evidence that the current BOE has not ensured that all parents feel heard and respected. While the passion of the other block slate (three men with very young children) is admirable, each of them is unfamiliar with the complexities of our school district. Their singular focus on pandemic-related issues lacks recognition of the needs of stakeholders beyond those who share their views and focus on elementary school children. When the pandemic ends, hopefully soon, there will be many other issues for the Board to tackle. They just don’t know what they don’t know. We are living through challenging, uncertain, and divisive times that require a Board member to consider new ideas and approaches while simultaneously utilizing experience and perspective and being capable of creating change supported by our whole community. Only Nanette Melkonian fulfills these requirements.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said, “Fight for things you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” Justice Ginsburg could have been speaking about Nan. Nan has a deep, deep passion and core belief in the right of every single child to a highquality public-school education and excellence. Nan grew up on Long Island in a working-class neighborhood, filled with people from many backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences, who became her friends, neighbors, and mentors. For over 20 years, Nan has channeled her passion toward creating change and improving our school district. Nan has reached out to other parents, providing information and support. Indeed, her deep network among parents at all educational levels will be a tremendous asset as a board member. I have seen firsthand as Nan bravely stood up to the school district administration when it became necessary to protect the rights of students, parents, and teachers. She made sure that the voices of students, parents, and teachers were heard. She’s devoted countless hours to working with the community to build a school system we can all be proud of. Remarkably, Nan does this in a way that even those who disagree with

her, respect her. How? Nan possesses humility, kindness, and sensitivity, coupled with maturity, excellent communication skills, and a keen ability to listen and truly hear what others are saying. While she always does her own extensive research and is an independent thinker, Nan considers all perspectives and treats everyone with respect and empathy. Nan has proactively reached out to those whose voices would not otherwise be heard and seeks to empower them. These are vitally important qualities to being an excellent member of the BOE. For many years, I’ve hoped Nan would run for the school board. With the last of her three children graduating from Schreiber this year, Port can be the full-time beneficiary of Nan’s enormous knowledge, energy, and talents. Nan is not beholden to anyone or any group. She is running for the right reasons: to represent every single stakeholder: children, parents, educators, and taxpayers. I can’t wait to cast my vote for Nannette Melkonian on May 18 and encourage you to do so as well. Allison M. White Port Washington

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Vote yes for Berkowitz and school budget

his year’s Great Neck School Board election is extremely important for our kids. Now is the time for each voter to support continued high performance by our school system. Vote yes for the coming year’s budget and vote yes for Barbara Berkowitz. The contrast between the two candidates

for school board trustee could not be greater. In addition to the fact that Barbara Berkowitz has always been successful in encouraging and supporting programs to provide educational opportunities which will meet the individual needs of each Great Neck student, Barbara Berkowitz has demonstrated the ability to work with an entire team

in designating, planning for, and working to make educational achievement a reality. Her opponent has been as negative as one could be. Yet, he has provided no plans, no initiatives, indeed nothing to indicate he knows what he would do to improve the Great Neck schools or how he would accomplish anything positive.

It is extremely important that all supporters of the Great Neck schools come out on Tuesday, May 11, to vote for our schools. Vote for Barbara Berkowitz and for the school budget. Larry Gross Great Neck

Letter does disservice to Glickman, G.N.

write to you today in response to a hateful and completely inaccurate letter recently published in your newspaper. The article painted a completely distorted view of the upcoming school board race between Barbara Berkowitz and Michael Glickman. While I appreciate Ms. Berkowitz’s long-standing contributions to our schools, like the author of the letter you published, I too am supporting Michael Glickman. It’s after this point our views depart. The letter published indicated that the race was somehow influenced by party politics betweenRepublicans and Democrats. As all involved know, our school boards and even most villages in Great Neck do not associate with political parties for the purpose of running these institutions. The last thing we need is another hurdle in the ef-

fective governance of our schools. The race for school board is wholly unrelated to party politics as it should be. The letter further seemed to indicate some kind of internal religious war betweenJews in Great Neck. Whether any animosity exists between any groups in Great Neck or not, it has not been a factor in this school board race. Furthermore, as a proud graduate of North Shore HebrewAcademy, I can tell you, there are many of us who travel in all circles of Great Neck Jewish life, and the variousJewish institutions have way more in commonthan are at any odds. With so much anti-Semitism in the world today and so many groups against us, the last thing we GreatNeck Jews need or in fact do is fight amongst ourselves. And so it pains me to see Jeﬀ Weisen-

feld, a man I once looked up to in our community, spread lies about my good friend Steve Markowitz. To call out Steve Markowitz, a man who has been at the tip of the spear of so many Jewish causes and has fought anti-Semites for decades, to falsely accuse him of being against certain groups of GreatNeck Jews, in spite of all the facts to the contrary,is disgraceful. Steve and I have spent over a decade together on the Board of Long Island’s Holocaust Center. The center has worked incredibly hard to teach Long Islanders about the Holocaust, to teach its lessons and to help all Long Islanders to stand up against hate in all forms. I never thought I would have to stand up for Steve against one of our own. Understand,Great Neck Synagogue,

a congregation Mr. Weisenfeld claims to represent,is a fantastic institution that has been a pillar in our community. They do so much good every day. I know that they do not stand with his views. It’s the antithesis of what they are about. They are about family, charity, and community. All the things that the hateful lies of Mr. Wiesenfeld go against. We as a communityneed to stand up against the same old politicalploys and bullying of Mr. Weisenfeld. People need to pay attentionto our school board races and make decisionsbased on school and community issues. The adults need to take over the room and stop letting a vocal minority control the agenda. False accusations help no one but those who spew them. Alan Mindel Great Neck

Incumbents represent steady leadership for Port

s three Port Washington School Board trustees who are running for re-election this year, we are asking for your vote because experience, perspective and passion for all students and stakeholders is necessary to lead the district through these tumultuous times. Our Board of Education needs trustees who can listen to the many voices in our district and make tough decisions knowing that there are no quick fixes. Between us, we have eight children who have graduated from the district, the last in 2020. Our own children have had very different needs which have given us a personal perspective on the various paths available to students in the district. We have had children in PEP, special education, athletics, theater, kids who have thrived and kids who have struggled. As board members, we know that our responsibility is to advocate for 5300 children, not just our own. Larry Greenstein is completing his fifth term on the board. He began his advocacy in the district by starting a chapter of SEPTA, a national Special Education PTA. He served as president of that organization before stepping up to serve all the students of the district as a BOE trustee. In his tenure on the board, he has served as president, chair of various committees, and continues as a leader of the Legislative Task Force, working to focus the attention of our elected officials on the issues affecting the Port Washington community. He also sits on the Board of Nassau BOCES where he advocates for all of the chil-

dren in Nassau County and serves as secretary/treasurer of Nassau/Suffolk School Boards Association where he discusses issues and best practices with colleagues from all over Long Island. In his professional life, Mr. Greenstein is a practicing CPA. When asked what makes an effective board member Larry replies, “A good board member doesn’t advocate for their child. They fight for all the children.” Nora Johnson has served the Port Washington Union Free School District as a BOE member for three terms. She began volunteering soon after her family moved to Port serving as president of the Sousa HSA, and later as president of the Schreiber HSA. She has also served as President of the Community Chest’s Scholarship Fund and co-chaired Port Washington’s Relay for Life. She is currently the Board President and previously was the Vice President. Professionally, Nora started her career as a registered nurse, realized that law was her calling, went back to school for her J.D. and practiced law at several large firms. Initially taking time off to raise her family, Nora resumed her law practice two years ago and currently has a pro-bono practice representing community members. Elizabeth (Beth) Weisburd has served two terms as a member of the Port Washington School Board, including serving as vice president for the last two years. In addition, she has served as chair of the Budget and Facilities Committee, overseeing the work of the 2015 bond. Beth began her advocacy in the district as a member of the Salem elementary

school HSA and later as president of the Weber HSA. In 2015, prior to her election to the school board, Beth was tapped to serve on the Community Bond committee, assisting the board in prioritizing the facility needs of the district. Prior to having children, she was a Special Education teacher. Beth is a multi-generational member of the Port Washington Community. Recently, Beth joined the Port Washington Fire Department, Fire Medic Company 1 and become an EMT to continue her service to this community, and distinguished herself as a top volunteer first responder during the Covid crisis. Collectively, the incumbents have led the Port Washington School District through many positive changes despite some challenging financial years and the recent unprecedented Covid crisis. We were instrumental in the passage of the 2015 Facilities Bond. The bond work includes new science and technology spaces in the elementary schools, a new music suite in the Middle school, necessary expansion and additions in all of the schools, new turf fields, renovated auditoriums and many more improvements that have had a direct, positive impact on all students. We have also consistently presented the community with responsible budgets that remained within the tax cap while continuing to move the district forward. Under our leadership, new programs that bring consistency to the curriculum such as Project Lead the Way, Math in Focus, Science 21, Columbia Teachers college lit-

eracy program have been implemented. We have funded the addition of a critical literacy administrator and ensured the necessary expansion of our English as a new language staﬀ as the needs of the district changed. In addition to safely reopening schools this year, we are proud of the 1:1 initiative that has provided every student with an iPad or Chromebook and WiFi access, helping to close the technology gap and plans that are underway to expand the RULER program for social and emotional learning to all schools. Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, we championed the district’s Vision and Mission task force and partnered with NYU Metro IECS, both of which will ensure that every student in Port Washington has the educational opportunities they deserve consistent with our community’s values. As stated by Nora, “Beth, Larry and I have been a steady guiding hand in the district as we have gone through many changes, including the Covid crisis which is still with us. We have the experience, perspective and passion and understand the process and our role as board members. We have never had personal agendas. We are asking for your vote because we want to continue to serve the entire community and ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of every student.” Larry Greenstein Nora Johnson Beth Weisburd Port Washington

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Is it seasonal allergies, or is it COVID-19? With spring finally here, New Yorkers are eager to enjoy the great outdoors. But all that pollen in the air can trigger runny noses and scratchy throats, leaving some people feeling uncomfortable. These conditions are prompting some to question: Am I suﬀering from seasonal allergies, or possibly COVID-19?Dr. Michael Green, associate medical director of Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care is helping New Yorkers distinguish which symptoms are seasonal allergies, and which may signal the need for a COVID-19 test.“If your eyes are watery, and you’re sneezing constantly, the likelihood is you’re suﬀering from allergies,” Green

said. “But if you’re nauseous, feverish, achy or maybe coughing and feeling short of breath, it’s best to consult your medical practitioner.”While we are not aware of any studies that show an increased risk of COVID-19 due to allergies, Green said, “There have been some studies that show there is an increased expression of receptors for rhinovirus, a virus that causes the common cold, in those with al-

in real-world practice.”Those with spring allergies will want to pay special attention to their masks.“As an allergy suﬀerer myself, I find that my mask is more likely to get contaminated with nasal secretions during allergy season,” Green said. “This leads to changing my mask more often. In general, whenever it gets soiled it should be changed, as a wet mask is not as eﬀective. Further, increased moisture on

Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care offers tips to navigate spring allergies amid the pandemic lergies, which has raised the possibility of increased viral infection, But the jury is still out on this as it has not been proven

the skin from nasal secretions can lead to skin breakdown and bacterial skin infections. If you develop a rash under the mask

line, you should seek medical advice.”When it comes to spring allergies, the Greater New York area placed 45th in the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s Seasonal Ranking of Most Challenging Places to Live. Yet during peak allergy season, New Yorkers can take preventive measures to minimize symptoms.“Leaving shoes outside the door, for example, prevents the tracking of pollen into the home,” Green said.“Once inside, shower and shampoo to remove allergens, and put the clothes worn outdoors into the laundry basket,” Green said. “Keep windows shut during peak pollen hours, opting for air-conditioning instead, and consider a

HEPA filter for your home, and in your vacuum cleaner, to help eliminate allergens.”Still, suﬀering? Speak with a medical practitioner about anti-histamines, or possibly allergy shots. Learn more about coping with allergies by visiting Northwell HealthGoHealthUrgent Care.A medical practitioner can help New Yorkers understand how to address symptoms. Most Northwell Health-GoHealth Urgent Care centers are open extended hours from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. on weekdays and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on weekends. New Yorkers can Save a Spot through the center’s online reservation service, or schedule a Virtual Visit. For more information, visit gohealthuc.com.

May is National Trauma Awareness Month

D’Andrea Joseph, MD, serves as chief of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery at NYU Langone Hospital – Long Island’s Level 1 Trauma Center, which provides the highest level of trauma care.

Did you know injury remains the leading cause of death for children and adults between the ages of 1 and 45? According to the CDC, approximately 214,000 people die each year due to unintentional injury. This past year, NYU Langone Hospital– Long Island’s Trauma team admitted OVER 1,500 patients due to trauma-related injuries. The focus of National Trauma Awareness Month 2021: “Safety is a Choice, Prevention is Key.” NYU Langone Hospital–Long Island, Division of Trauma’sTOP 10 INJURY PREVENTION TIPS • Remain aware of your surroundings at all times: Notice your environment, the people around you, and take note of exits. • Fall Precaution: Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths for ages 65+. Make sure walking paths are clear of clutter, minimalize tripping hazards (carpets, rugs), turn on lights, and make sure handrails are not loose.

• Don’t Text & Drive: 1 out of 4 motor vehicle crashes in the US are caused by texting and driving. You are 23 times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle crash if you text and drive. • Wear a Seatbelt: Those not wearing seat belts are 30 times more likely to be ejected from a vehicle during a crash. Seatbelts reduce the risks of death by 45% and serious injury by 50%. • Child Vehicle Safety: Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death among children. Buckling children in age- and sizeappropriate car seats, booster seats, and seatbelts reduces serious and fatal injuries by up to 80%. • Wear a Helmet: Helmets when bike riding reduce the risks of head injury by at least 45%, brain injury by 33%, facial injury by 27%, and fatal injury by 29%. • Intimate Partner Violence Prevention: 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men report having experienced severe physical violence from an

intimate partner in their lifetime. 24/7 Long Island Hotline *516-542-0404. • Fire Safety: Ensure home smoke alarms are working. A working home smoke alarm decreases the risk of dying in a fire by 50%. • Suicide Prevention: Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US, with approximately one death every 11 minutes in 2019, or 47,500 persons. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • Firearm Violence Prevention: 39,740 fire-arm-related deaths occurred in the US in 2018; approximately 109 people dying from a firearm-related injury per DAY. Treat every gun as if it is loaded. Visit: www.cdc. gov/violenceprevention/firearms for more information. References:https://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.htmlhttps://www.chla.org/blog/ health-and-safety-tips/bike-helmets-findingthe-right-fithttps://www.edgarsnyder.com/ car-accident/cause-of-accident/cell-phone/ cell-phone-statistics.html

Meltzer Lippe opens Boca Raton, Fla. office Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP, headquartered in Mineola, NY, is pleased to announce the opening of an oﬃce in Boca Raton, Fla. The Boca oﬃce, which is located in the Crystal Corporate Center at 2500 North Military Trail, will support the practices of two trusts and estates attorneys and one paralegal. Meltzer Lippe Managing Partner David Heymann made the announcement. “Our expansion into the South Florida market was carefully considered and is a continuation of our coordinated expansion which began in early 2020 with the addi-

tion of our 460 Park Avenue office in New York City and the addition of new practice groups and attorneys in our Long Island office. The addition of our Boca office (which will also have a satellite office in Miami) leverages off of our commitment to our clients and nationally recognized standing as a preeminent firm in the Private Wealth and Trusts & Estates practice areas,” said Heymann. “Many of our clients have significant business interests in Florida, and many more have residences in the state. While the Florida office will be staffed ini-

tially with Trusts and Estates professionals, we anticipate the oﬃce growing to include other practice areas.” Joining Meltzer Lippe’s Boca Raton office will be three experienced legal professionals. Seth Kaplan JD, LL.M, who will be managing partner of the oﬃce, joins Meltzer Lippe from Gunster, one of Florida’s largest law firms, where he was a shareholder in its Private Wealth Group. Kaplan is a frequent lecturer and author on topics that include personal tax planning, planning for Generation X, startups, planned giving, post-mortem planning

and cross border international planning. He was a speaker and panelist at the NYU 75th Institute on Federal Taxation and ABA Tax Section. Jennifer Einersen, who joins Meltzer Lippe from the Miami law firm Bilzin Sumberg, represents high-net-worth individuals and counsels individuals and families with respect to wealth transfer planning, including charitable giving and estate, gift and generation-skipping tax planning. Patty Gonzalez, an experienced Trusts and Estates paralegal, joins Meltzer Lippe from Proskauer.

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Catholic Health hospitals earn ‘A’ ratings Catholic Health hospitals — St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center, St. Charles and St. Catherine of Siena — each have earned an ‘A’ rating in the spring 2021 Hospital Safety Scores from The Leapfrog Group. An ‘A’ is the highest rating awarded by Leapfrog. St. Francis earned this dis-

tinction for the 17th time out of 19 ratings and has been recognized by the Leapfrog Group as a Top General Hospital, nationally. The Leapfrog Top Hospital award is widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive honors American hospitals can receive. St. Charles earned its 10th ‘A’ rating.

“The recognition our hospitals continue to receive from Leapfrog reflects Catholic Health’s ongoing commitment to patient safety. Our culture focuses on patient safety and putting the patient at the center of everything we do,” said Catholic Health President and CEO Patrick M. O’Shaughnessy.

“I highly commend the teams at St. Francis, St. Charles and St. Catherine and all Catholic Health staﬀ for their unwavering commitment to keeping our patients safe by providing quality medical care.” The Leapfrog Group, a national organization committed to improving health care

quality and safety for consumers and purchasers, devised the letter-based rating system to rank hospitals nationwide. Hospitals are rated on how well they prevent errors, infections, injuries and drug mixups that could lead to medical complications and unnecessary loss of life.

Catholic Health names chief medical officer Catholic Health has named Dr. Jason M. Golbin its executive vice president and chief medical oﬃcer. He most recently served as the health care system’s senior vice president and chief quality and chief patient experience oﬃcer. In his new role, Golbin will oversee quality, safety, regulatory, risk management and the experience of care across Catholic Health. He will continue to pur-

sue clinical excellence and optimize the patient experience. “During my tenure at Catholic Health, I have had the pleasure of working shoulderto-shoulder with so many talented professionals,” Golbin said. “As we move forward and the health care needs of Long Islanders evolve, I’m excited to further enhance the level of care we provide to our patients.”

Before joining Catholic Health, Golbin was in private practice on the South Shore as a pulmonary and critical care physician. In 2013, he joined the health system as vice president and chief medical oﬃcer at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital. Four years later he was promoted to senior vice president/ system chief quality oﬃcer. In 2020, he was named system

chief patient experience oﬃcer. Golbin obtained his medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. He continued his training in internal medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital followed by a Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. He also earned an MBA from Adelphi University.

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KW Gold Coast Don’t be a victim of hate Pet Rescue Day event draws large audience Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast is hosting a Pet Rescue/ Adoption Day!. Shelters from all over Long Island will join us on May 13 from 11 AM to 7 PM. Come join us as a community to Rescue from a Shelter and save a life!. This event will be in a COVID safe environment, in our private parking lot located at 917 Port Washington Blvd. Port Washington. All Donations of new and used crates, non-expired food, toys dog beds and water bowls are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the same location on that day. *Masks are required at all times* Please join Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast in making a difference on Red Day where we give back. Keller Williams associates from around the world put their real estate businesses on pause to give back to their local communities on RED Day. RED Day, which stands for Renew, Energize and Donate, is a global day of service . Held on the second Thursday of May, the event mobilizes the company’s 179,000-plus associates in 1,000 offices to se-

lect a deserving charity or organization and dedicate the entire day to serving its recipients We are raising money to benefit Bobbi and the strays., and any donation will help make an impact. Thanks in advance for your contribution to this cause that means so much to us. Bobbi and the Strays is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt organization that is dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of death-due pound, stray and abandoned animals. Through its many programs, Bobby and the Strays is attempting to reduce the tremendous cat and dog overpopulation problem on Long Island, encourage responsible and economical pet ownership and transform the public image of the typical pound animal. Monetary donations will be given to the shelter in eﬀorts to support the rehabilitation of the animals and to ensure a safe and warm environment. As many of you know these animals come from kill shelters and Bobbi and her team help find them loving homes.

State Assemblywoman Gina L. Sillitti and the Herricks Chinese Association partnered to provide a safety and self-defense webinar which had over 350 community residents registered. In light of the anti-Asian hate, bias, and violence around the country and in New York specifically, Sillitti and HCA teamed up to educate the AAPI community in Nassau County on how to protect themselves. “I want to let my AAPI friends and residents know that what’s happening to the Asian community is disgraceful and completely un-American. I stand side by side with the AAPI community against all the hate and violence and will do all that is possible to ensure their safety and well-being in our community,” saiSillitti of District 16. The Nassau County Third Precinct provided invaluable safety and awareness tips and information during the highly attended Tuesday evening webinar. Walking with earphones, looking at your phone, and unaware of what’s happening around you makes you a prime target. “Situational awareness — being alert, being aware and prepared,” was a key point Oﬃcer

Todd Atkins of the Homeland Security Bureau emphasized to avoid being a victim. Among other safety pointers, Third Precinct officers presented ideas on how to be a good witness, when to help others, and what weapons people can legally carry to protect themselves. “It’s so unfortunate that we have to oﬀer the AAPI community self-defense webinars now, but it’s paramount that we know how to defend ourselves in these uncertain, hate-filled times,” expressed Christine Liu, Co-president of HCA. Blue Moon Taekwondo Masters Steven Ayoung and Helen Oh

demonstrated helpful self-defense tactics which benefited everyone including Mabel Pau, an 80-yearold resident of New Hyde Park who volunteered for the webinar demonstration in Port Washington. As Mabel broke free from a wristlock, she commented in amazement, “learning this move is so helpful and I could do it!” Assemblywoman Sillitti is looking forward to providing more workshops, hopefully in person, as we are all getting vaccinated and the world continues to get back to a new “normal.” We will encourage ALL our residents from all faiths and cultures to participate.

Blue Moon Taekwondo in Port Washington

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UJA L.I. honors Northwell staffers Heart attack UJA-Federation of New York held its virtual Long Island Healthcare Professionals Reception on April 21, 2021, honoring DR. David L. Battinelli, Dr. Eugene G. Herman, Dr. Peter Silver, and Dr. Lora Weiselberg for their commitment to philanthropy. The event featured special guest Amar’e Stoudemire, basketball star, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, who spoke about his Jewish journey. Battinelli received the Dr. Edward Meilman Community Service Award. In his acceptance speech, he commented on the impact COVID has had on the way we live. “It has altered the way we work, the way we think, and the way we treat each other. I can think of no other time during my career in medicine where we have been as challenged to rise to the occasion and support our communities. This crisis and tragedy

has revealed the best of humanity and ideals that we must continue to move forward.” Battinelli, a board-certified internist, is responsible for the overall professional management of clinical, education, research, and operational issues related to medical and clinical aﬀairs at Northwell Health and is also the vice dean and the Betsey Cushing Whitney Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine. Hermanis an oral surgeon with a private practice in Rockville Centre. He received the Humanitarian of the Year award by his alma mater, Washington University School of Dental Medicine in 2016. He has made 45 trips with Remote Area Medical (RAM),which provides free dental care to disadvantaged patients. He also served on the board of the Kehillath Shalom Synagogue in

Cold Spring Harbor and spearheaded the renovations of the old residence, transforming it into the current synagogue. Silver is the medical director of Cohen Children’s Medical Center, and previous chief of Cohen’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. He serves on numerous Northwell, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, and Children’s Hospital Association committees. Weiselberg practiced medical oncology/hematology for 39 years prior to retiring in November 2020 and is an associate professor of medicine at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. She is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor, a member of the New York Times Superdoctors, and the recipient of the Northwell Health Cancer Institute Patient Care Award and Patient’s Choice Award.

NSTV films TEDx talks at studio NSTV-Long Island located at 1111 Marcus Avenue, Suite LL27, Lake Success, NY 11042 is filming TEDx Talks in

the studio. Do you or someone you know have a great idea or thoughts that need to be

shared? If so, please email us at info@ nstv.org for details on how and when you can be filmed.

prevention program

NSTV-Long Island will air the “Northwell Health Lecture Series: How to Prevent a Heart Attack, with Dr. Harold Fernandez” on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m., EST on channels 20, Altice/Optimum and 37, Verizon/Fios.

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Business&RealEstate

Make your home greener, add value

here has been so much talk and news about companies who have set their future target dates to reduce their carbon footprints to reduce and combat climate change around the globe. There are deniers to these scientific facts concerning climate change, but I believe the majority know it has been happening over many years. Ideas to minimize and reduce global warming have been put forth and many companies have been upgrading their plans and putting them in motion to combat the problem. Whether or not they are truly committed and not just blowing hot air about the issue to be politically correct, time will tell over the next decade to see if the desired results will be attained. During the Covid-19 Pandemic shutdown, the air became cleaner with less cars on the road, especially in cities as businesses stopped producing harmful pollutants as noted in an article in Science Daily on October 14, 2020. The link is: https://www. s c i e n c e d a i l y. c o m / r e l e a s es/2020/10/201014171326. htm.It also poised a hypothetical situation to continue

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to have cleaner air. Solar and wind farms on land and water have also been constructed around the globe to create electricity thereby reducing the demand on our normal ways of producing our energy using gas, coal and nuclear power.There are those homeowners that have been jumping on the “carbon footprint reduction” bandwagon over the last decade by trying to do their part by installing various devices to become more self sustaining and self sufficient with respect to energy, while saving money. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems account for 40% of all carbon omissions from a home. So opting for more energy efficient HVAC systems will greatly add to your energy savings and add greater value to your home. Solar panels also have been one of the major items that homeowners have been adding to their homes and commercial establishments to reduce and eliminate the dependence for their outside utility, while at the same time saving money. Manufacturers having been making Energy Star rated appliances for many years enabling the public to save ener-

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

gy. If you have old appliances I would recommend replacing old ones with new more efficient designs. Everyone renovating their kitchens and bathrooms are installing the more energy efficient types. When doing a bathroom makeover make sure you install more efficient toilets, shower heads and faucets using less water and to preserve our precious resource. Installing new windows with argon gas is another way to keep your home warmer during the winter months. CentralAir systems are now being replaced by more efficient split units that are installed in the wall whereby you don’t

have to cool your entire home but just those rooms you are in and as a bonus are also a backup to the normal heating system. More energy efficient and much longer lasting LED lighting is have been replacing the old fashion incandescent bulbs again saving electricity and reducing one’s carbon footprint. More and more homeowners have become aware of the benefits of being climate conscious and realizing the need to reduce their carbon footprint while at the same time saving money. With the government tax credits on various installations. In 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, an individual may claim a credit for (1) 10% of the cost of qualified energy efficiency improvements and (2) the amount of the residential energy property expenditures paid or incurred by the taxpayer during the taxable year (subject to the overall credit limit of $500). Here is the link to the IRS site to further explain those deductions: https://www.irs.gov/ newsroom/energy-incentivesfor-individuals-residentialproperty-updated-questionsand-answers#:~:text=In%20 2018%2C%202019%2C%20

2020%2C,overall%20 credit%20limit%20of%20 %24500). So the bottom line, if we all do our part and minimize our carbon footprint we will all minimize our impact and hopefully save our globe from climate change, while at the same adding excellent value to our homes and potentially increasing your sales price when selling. 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.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in the

Willistons

122 Dorset Avenue, Albertson

73 Syracuse Street, Williston Park

4 bd, 1 ba, 1,083 sqft, Sold on: 3/5/21, Sold Price: $525,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

3 bd, 3 ba, 1,658 sqft, Sold on: 2/9/21, Sold Price: $515,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

405 Congress Avenue, East Williston

70 Liberty Avenue, Mineola

5 bd, 4 ba, Sold on: 2/26/21, Sold Price: $1,600,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: East Williston

3 bd, 2 ba, 1,545 sqft, Sold on: 3/1/21, Sold Price: $575,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

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.

Mike Fink

Licensed Associate Broker 193 Hillside Avenue, Williston Park, NY 11596 Office: 516-743-9953 | Cell: 516-647-3737 mfink@bhhslaffey.com !"#$%$&$'(")*" !"#$%&'#(%)*#+,#-&''*./0$#0+,/*1#2+/(#3.%/(*'#4'%5*'6#/(+,#+,#.%/#)*3./#3,#3#,%0+-+/3/+%.#%"#/(3/#0+,/+.78#900#:7&'*,#3;;'%<+)3/*8#900#+."%')3/+%.#"&'.+,(*1#'*73'1+.7#,%0*#;'%;*'/$#,30*6#'*./30#%'#:.3.-+.7#+,#"%')#,%&'-*,#1**)*1#'*,;%.,+40*8#=%#'*;'*,*./3/+%.#+,#)31*#/%#/(*#3-> -&'3-$#/(*'*%"#3.1#+/#+,#,&4)+//*1#,&4?*-/#/%#*''%',6%)+,,+%.,6#-(3.7*#%"#;'+-*6#'*./308#-%))+,,+%.#%'#%/(*'#-%.1+/+%.,6#;'+%'#,30*6#0*3,*#%'#:.3.-+.7#%'#2+/(1'3230#2+/(%&/#.%/+-*8

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E.W. sister celebrates 108th birthday Continued from Page 1 “She was a dynamic teacher,” Piscatella’s colleague Sister Margaret Schmit said. “Everyone loved her. She also had the sweetest singing voice.” Piscatella eventually sponsored Schmit when she applied to enter the order, along with another former student, and current living companion, Sister Daniel Kammer. Kammer, who is 81, praised Piscatella’s abilities and the influence she had on her students. “She is one of the greatest teachers that the Dominican Order has ever had,” Kammer said. Kammer also said taking a math class with Piscatella felt like “opening your head and pouring the knowledge in.” Sister Jeanne Brendel, who was also sponsored by Piscatella when she applied to the order, lauded Piscatella for being one of her inspirations inside the classroom and out. Brendel lauded Piscatella for overcoming her disability. “The Amityville Dominicans (under the leadership of Mother Anselma) embraced her, and she became the most wonderful role model for all of us, young sisters and

older sisters too, because she is so loving and so determined,” Brendel said. The religious organization said in a statement on Facebook that Piscatella has kept a “low profile” since the pandemic hit in March 2020, and has had to celebrate her past two birthdays waving to friends, family and colleagues from inside her East Williston apartment. “On behalf of the Sisters of St. Dominic and all who love S. Francis, we would like to thank her for her amazing dedication to her students, for fostering the faith of so many women and for her fierce determination to overcome obstacles to follow God’s path,” a statement from the organization said. The organization said she has remained busy with attending virtual masses and spending a great deal of time praying. According to what Piscatella told Catholic News Service, there may be a much simpler explanation as to why she remains alive after 108 years. “I guess God doesn’t want me yet,” Piscatella said. “He just wants me to hang around.”

PHOTO COURTESY OF SISTERS OF ST. DOMINIC OF AMITYVILLE

Sister Francis Piscatella of East Williston celebrated her 108th birthday on April 20.

Ryder ‘not a fan’ of marijuana legislation Continued from Page 2 Curran said in a statement last month. “I look forward to signing this legislation as my number one priority is keeping our children safe. We must ensure the County’s public spaces are suitable and safe for all residents.”

The Board of Trustees of the Village of Flower Hill announced on Monday that it will hold hearings in June, July and August about opting out of recreational marijuana dispensaries. Flower Hill Deputy Mayor Randall Rosenbaum noted that the Town of North

Hempstead has not opted out of recreational marijuana sales yet, which would aﬀect the possible income the village could see as a result of taxes on the product. “If we did not opt out, we would get 3 percent of gross revenue right oﬀ the top, which is pretty significant business,”

Rosenbaum said. “However, if North Hempstead didn’t opt out, if they allowed the sales in the town, we have to split the tax with them. So any windfall we thought we would get by allowing sales, we only get half, so then it’s not a windfall anymore.”

IHOP hostess, Adam Sandler go viral Continued from Page 2 “Pleaseee come back,” Rodas captioned the video. Since being uploaded, the TikTok post has been viewed over nine million times, received over 2.3 million likes and shared over 28,000 times. Rodas, of New York City, said in a follow-up TikTok post released last Thursday, showing her standing in front of a Daily Dot article about her initial video, that she “didn’t think it would blow up.” In a third TikTok post released Friday,

Rodas responded to the common question of how she didn’t recognize the “Happy Gilmore” star when he came in. “He had a big beard, and I’ve never seen Adam Sandler with a beard,” Rodas said. “And the mask didn’t help!” The hostess later told the New York Post that she didn’t realize it had been Sandler until later. “It wasn’t until a customer walked in about 15 minutes later saying, ‘Adam Sandler was outside,’ when I realized I spoke to Adam Sandler!” Rodas told the

paper. Sandler commented on the interaction in a tweet late Monday night, joking, “For the record, I only left the IHOP because the nice woman told me the all-you-caneat deal didn’t apply to the milkshakes.” In the over 19,700 comments on the original video, some viewers praised Rodas for treating the celebrity like any other customer. “You treated everyone fairly, you did the right thing,” one user wrote. “Thank you for humbling him,” anoth-

er user wrote, accompanied by a laughingwhile-crying emoji. “If we all have to wait he can wait too.” “I would lose respect for the restaurant that lets a celebrity go before everyone else who were waiting in line though – you did the right thing,” a third wrote. Others praised Sandler for not using his fame to push for a table. “The fact that he just took the wait time and left instead of throwing a tantrum like regular customers do who aren’t even celebrities,” one commenter wrote.

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The Viscardi Center will name MLB Hall of Famer Mike Piazza as 2021 Sportsman of the Year during Celebrity Sports Night on May 20.

Continued from Page 1 seasons, he spent half with the New York Mets, from 1998-2005. He finished his Hall of Fame career averaging .308, hitting 427 home runs and with 1,335 runs batted in. Additionally, professional surfer and motivational speaker Bethany Hamilton will be honored with the Roy Campanella Award, named after the Hall of Fame baseball player who fractured his vertebrae and compressed his spinal cord in an automobile accident on his way to his Glen Cove home. Hamilton famously survived a shark attack which resulted in losing her left arm in 2003 before she ultimately returned to professional surfing. “We are very excited to be able to

oﬀer this virtual event, and though we would have preferred to gather in person, we have a truly unique and memorable program planned,” said John D. Kemp, president and CEO of the Viscardi Center. “Thanks to all of our very good friends in The Viscardi Center community, including our presenting sponsor Henry Schein Cares, we are really looking forward to a special evening that will help support our mission to educate, employ and empower the individuals we work with each and every day.” The center’s K-12 school serves medically fragile and severely disabled children with a graduation and college acceptance rate of 86 percent. The center, located in Albertson, provides after-school athletic programs, transportation, and mod-

ern technologies and curriculums designed to give students an accessible but rigorous academic experience. The other side of the center offers programs to disabled adolescents and adults and school districts looking for transitioning planning services, prevocational work, testing and job placement. The center places roughly 120 people a year in competitive, integrated employment and provides support and advocacy beyond a participant’s tenure at the center. The educational and employment services the Viscardi Center oﬀers serve 2,000 people a year from all five boroughs of the city, and Westchester, Nassau and Suﬀolk counties.

Sillitti discusses grant programs for businesses Continued from Page 12 “It has been interesting, and there’s definitely a learning curve. You know, we’re still remote, so we’re still doing things virtually. I thought it was important to go to Albany almost weekly,” Sillitti said. “I want to learn. I want the staﬀ to see me, and the staﬀ is there, they’re

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its development required a great deal of work, the budget was made to truly help New Yorkers. “The budget process was a lot of late nights, and there was a lot of, you know, ‘upstate wanted things for this’ and ‘Long Island wanted stuﬀ for that’ and trying to figure out the needs of all New York-

ers and help in this unprecedented time,” Sillitti said. “Honestly, thank god we got money from the federal government to plug some of the holes, because I don’t know what would’ve happened had we not gotten those funds … We want to help everybody no matter what, as best as we can.”

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Thoughts, prayers and racism Continued from Page 14 And, sadly, it worked. Trump has gained ownership of the Republican Party and those who cross him do so at their own peril. Just look at how House Republicans are pressing to remove U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership position for stating the truth – that Biden won in a free and fair election. Liz Cheney! And look at how U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney and Cindy McCain are treated for their lack of fealty to Trump. So we understand the reluctance of Nicolello and other local Republicans to speak about the biggest cause for the rise of hate crimes and language. They would like to

stay in oﬃce – something that we might find preferable given the alternatives out there. Nicolello did recently hold a hearing focused on how the county combats and prevents all hate crimes and discrimination, including anti-Semitism and racial attacks. One idea was to ensure that the county police provide “targeted means for victims of hate crimes to report such crimes, including department personnel to communicate in the languages of our diverse population.” Republican legislators also called for an amendment to one of their favorite political targets, state bail reform law, to prevent personal

information regarding victims and witnesses from being shared with defendants in cases of hate crimes. “The bail reform law mandates that prosecutors turn over to defendants within 15 days of arraignment the names and contact information of victims and witnesses,” Nicolello said. “Many in our society, especially in emerging communities, are fearful to go to the police.” We support eﬀorts to encourage “fearful” people to go to the police to report crimes – provided it is consistent with the 6th Amendment’s right for a person charged with a crime to face the accuser in court. But we would be better served if fearful elected oﬃcials did more to confront hate at its source.

Holocaust education needed Continued from Page 17 Minority Leader Mitch McConnell protested a proposed Biden administration rule promoting education programs that address systemic racism and the legacy of American slavery, calling it “divisive nonsense.” And Sen. Tim Scott, in a truly Orwellian Republican response to Biden’s state of the union speech, asserted, “this is not a racist country,” even as he is trying to come up with police reform legislation that Republicans will accept. Trump, who banned sensitivity training among government employees, was so furious that the Pulitzerprize winning 1619 Project might be taught in public schools, claiming that teachers’ focus on slavery “has taught children to hate their country,” he created a national “1776” commission to promote “patriotic” education – in other words, to quite literally whitewash American history.

They would revise American history to strip away what contradicts “American Exceptionalism” — from the Trail of Tears to the Chinese Exclusion Act, to the Palmer Raids, to the Ku Klux Klan and Jim Crow, to the fascist American First movement, to presentday metastasis of white supremacy and domestic terrorism, harnessed by Trump and what is remains of the Republican party to energize a “populist” power base. What happens when those responsible for the Justice Department, Homeland Security and law enforcement are enforcers for that neo-Nazi ideology, rebranded perversely as “populism” and mock “tolerance” and respect for diversity and inclusion as “political correctness”? We can see what happens at the Holocaust center. And that’s the purpose of Holocaust education. So yes, we need a history lesson. We need to see the horrific photos, hear the oral histories, see the child’s

shoe that is all that is left of that short life, to be reminded about what happens when “good people” stay silent and do nothing. We need to be reminded of the consequences when intolerance, bigotry, racism are allowed to go unchecked. We need to be reminded that even an ostensibly “civilized” humanity could still have undercurrents of savagery and that even a minority of evil people can overwhelm a society with sheer ruthless brutality. And most significantly, we need to be reminded what happens when those in power, our own government, makes brutality oﬃcial policy. State Assemblymember Charles Lavine, whose entire European family was murdered by the Nazis, declared, “We are voice for the children, the millions subjected to ritualized slaughter by the strongest armed force in the world.” Not so far away or long ago. Or impossible to be repeated.

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