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Mineola opening up Village okays 2 biz permits BY B R A N D ON DUFFY The Mineola village board has approved special use permits for a fitness studio and a tattoo removal facility to open their doors. After the approvals last Wednesday night, One to One Fitness Studio, operated by Kavita Sachdev, will occupy a space in a building at 393 Sagamore Ave. owned by the Ruhof Corp. Disappearing Inc., a laser tattoo removal facility that originated in Boston, will open at 169 Mineola Blvd. Sachdev, a personal trainer and muscle specialist from Massapequa, previously worked at Personal1 Fitness on Jericho Turnpike. The business will host one client at a time and will be located in what was previously a conference room for Ruhof. “It’s nice to be able to help people in the Mineola area and I’d like to continue,” Sachdev said during her presentation. Continued on Page 35

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Senator Charles Schumer announces “Surge to the Sound” surrounded by local government officials. See story on page 11.

Port rolls out reopening guidelines School district will implement indoor mask mandates, social distancing BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

all students and staff, along with following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and The Port Washington school Prevention. The guidance, published at district’s reopening plan, the first to be publicized in public school the district’s Board of Education districts on the North Shore, fea- meeting on Aug. 10, does not retures indoor mask mandates for quire staff to be vaccinated when school begins on Sept. 2, but all students and staff members who have received the coronavirus inoculation are encouraged to provide their school nurse with a copy of

their vaccination card. District Superintendent Michael Hynes, in a forum with Newsday on Tuesday, acknowledged that the guidelines would not appease all stakeholders in the district, but took the guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the county into account while drafting them. “We all know, we’re going to have parents that are happy and some parents who are not

happy,” Hynes said. Eﬀorts to reach other North Shore districts were unavailing, but some districts may outline their reopening plans soon as they hold the last board meetings of the summer. According to the guidelines, the Port Washington school district will adhere to the prioritizing of in-person education by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Continued on Page 34

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2020 census sets Town cannabis stage for redistricing task force created

Nassau grows 4.2% and minority population rises Eyes sale policies as villages opt out BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

BY B R A N D ON DUFFY Long Island’s population grew 3.1% from 2010 to 2020, and diversity increased, with the minority population rising by 8.9%, according to data released last week by the U.S. Census Bureau. The numbers follow national patterns and local trends that have documented growing diversity in New York and the nation. Members of minorities accounted for 40.2% of the population on Long Island in 2020, up from 31.3% in 2010. For Nassau County, the Census Bureau found a 4.2% increase in population to 1,395,774 in reporting what it called “redistricting data.” The population in the Town of North Hempstead reached 237,639, a rise of more than 5%. Long Island’s population was 2,921,694. Every 10 years seats in the U.S. House of Representatives are allotted based on the census, and New York will lose one seat based on the 2020 census, according to the Census Bureau.

Things could have been worse, according to Rosanna Perotti, political science professor at Hofstra University. “Our population was growing at a slower rate than many places in the country,” she said in an interview. “Therefore, states like Texas and Florida were gaining seats and we were losing pretty severely every census. This year we lost one and we almost didn’t by about 89 responses to the census.” Perotti attributed the shift to a number of factors for New York, and specifically Long Island. Increased diversity, density in urban areas and more appeal to younger generations helped increase the population. “The numbers say that if we keep trying to hold on to young people that it’s going to benefit our economy,” the professor said. “There’s an information economy here that can be enhanced and built. The health care economy here in Long Island and more broadly in New York is keeping people in the state so that’s a good thing.” This census marks the first to take place after the Supreme

Court’s decision in a partisan gerrymandering case a few years ago. In Rucho v. Common Cause (2019), the majority opinion said that allegations of partisan gerrymandering could not be reviewed in federal courts despite it being “incompatible with democratic principles.” Suits could still be filed at the state level. The decision could exacerbate an already polarized political process that will shape legislative districts for the next 10 years. However, New York state for the first time will join states such as Michigan that employ an independent redistricting commission to promote more transparency. In 2014, New Yorkers voted on an amendment to the state constitution enacting a commission in order to separate the Legislature and gerrymandering. Goals of the change include more independence in redistricting, maintaining minority voting rights and rational drawing of district boundaries. “If the stakes were high before they’re a lot higher now,” Perotti said.

The Town of North Hempstead established a cannabis task force after a handful of local villages moved to ban marijuana retail sales and consumption sites over the past few months. The task force will be made up of residents and various public safety, business and health experts, town oﬃcials said. Town Clerk Wayne Wink, a Democrat who is running for town supervisor in the November election, will serve as the task force’s moderator. The rest of the panel consists of Deborah Abramson-Brooks, Sue Auriemma, Maria Elisa Cuadra, Leslie Davis, Dr. Betty Hylton, Jordan Isenstadt, Nikki Kateman, Jack Kott, Jeﬀrey Reynolds, Michael Sahn, Gloria Su, Marianna Wohlgemuth and Desiree Woodson. Wink said he looks forward to working with the committee on weighing the advantages and disadvantages of the legislation and hearing town residents’ opinions. “All community members will have ample opportunity to

provide feedback and ask questions,” Wink said in a statement. “It will be incumbent upon the committee to weigh all of their concerns and ultimately make a prudent recommendation to the town board.” Under a new state law, consumption and smoking of cannabis is legal throughout the state wherever smoking tobacco is legal, though the Nassau County Legislature recently banned cannabis smoking and vaping on all county-owned property. Municipalities can opt out of allowing retail sale of cannabis by Dec. 31, but they will not get to share in any generated local tax revenue. As of last week, the Villages of New Hyde Park, Floral Park, Flower Hill, Williston Park and Great Neck Estates had opted out of the state legislation. The town committee will provide insights on whether to do the same as well as gather input from the public over various sessions. The committee will also focus on issues ranging from zoning to quality-of-life concerns. Continued on Page 34

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North Hempstead Clerk Wayne Wink will be the moderator for the town’s newly established cannabis task force.

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Town, F.P. announce Sept. 11 plans Memorial services to mark 20th anniversary of attack, 56 N., Hempstead residents killed BY R OB E RT PELAEZ The Town of North Hempstead announced that its annual Sept. 11 ceremony will take place at Manhasset Valley Park, with people allowed to attend for the first time since 2019. On the 20th anniversary of the attacks against the World Trade Center, the town will hold a memorial service at 8:15 a.m. at the park located on East Shore Road and Northern Boulevard. People can attend despite a recent uptick in coronavirus cases across the nation and concerns over the delta variant. Oﬃcials said the town will unveil a 19-foot-long beam from the World Trade Center during the ceremony, along with honoring the victims, families of the victims and first responders. Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said honoring the 56 town residents who died is a “distinct honor and privilege.” “It is our hope that this memorial will give the victims’ families a sense of solace know-

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Members of the Floral Park Fire Department walk in the village’s Sept. 11 memorial service in 2018. ing that the names will be indelibly etched at Manhasset Valley Park,” Bosworth said. “This was an overwhelming tragedy from which we are still healing, and it is imperative that these victims are never forgotten. We encourage our residents to take a mo-

ment out of their day on September 11th to support the many families who lost a loved one 20 years ago.” Last year’s service was held virtually due to the coronavirus. Town Clerk Wayne Wink, a Democrat running for Bosworth’s seat

as supervisor, said the ceremony will allow oﬃcials and residents to reflect and honor the lives of those who perished and helped others survive the tragedy. “The ceremony serves to provide all who endured the tragedy of September 11th an opportu-

nity to reflect upon its impact and remember those we lost that day,” Wink said. “It is also a day to acknowledge remarkable acts of heroism by countless first responders who risked their own lives to save others and the passengers on Flight 93 who saved untold numbers of lives by rebelling against their hijackers.” The Village of Floral Park also announced that it will host a memorial service at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 11 at the Relic Memorial in front of Village Hall. Last year, the village held an hourlong ceremony where oﬃcials read the names of 11 residents who perished in the attacks. Nassau County oﬃcials have not outlined their plans for the 20th anniversary of the attack. Last year the county held an inperson remembrance and recitation of names ceremony at Eisenhower Park. The Sept. 11 memorial features 348 names of Nassau County residents who lost their lives along with two aluminum towers and two pieces of steel recovered from the World Trade Center.

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Police oversight group backs Curran veto Nassau’s Oversight Task Force sides with A.G.’s insight, urges legislature not to override BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Officials from the Nassau County Police Community Oversight Task Force called on Presiding Officer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) and the rest of the County Legislature not to override County Executive Laura Curran’s veto of a bill that would allow police and other first responders to file a civil lawsuit against those who discriminated against them. Task force Chairman Jovanni Ortiz, in an email to Nicolello on Tuesday, said he was made aware of a possible override attempt and urged the Legislature not to carry one out. Ortiz said the move would be “unnecessary and a waste of taxpayer money.” “Along with hundreds of local community leaders, activists, and neighbors, I ask that you and your colleagues do not attempt to override the County Executive’s veto of this bill,” the letter said. Efforts to reach the Republican majority in the Legislature or Nicolello for comment on the letter were unavailing. Thirteen

Curran said James’ office questioned the bill’s constitutionality. Ortiz, in the letter, said that the task force respected the guidance from James’ office and that the bill, if made a law, would have a negative impact. “The Attorney General, our state’s highest-ranking law enforcement official, has made it clear: this bill is flawed and would likely result in negative consequences,” the letter said. First responders would be able to sue protesters or other civilians for up to $25,000 for such actions, or $50,000 during a riot, according to the legislation. Police officers and other first responders PHOTO BY BRAHMJOT KAUR are already protected in the Nassau County Human Rights Law People who opposed a bill passed by the Nassau County Legislature that would protect first against housing, employment and public accommodations discrimiresponders from discrimination rallied at the county’s legislative building in Mineola two nation. weeks ago. “The police are essential to votes in the 19-member Legisla- damages in cases of harassment, was “no consensus from elected protect citizens’ freedom to speak, officials” that the legislation was or refrain from speaking, from inture would be required to over- menacing, assault or injury. dividuals who would use threats In a veto letter last week, necessary at this time. ride the veto. Curran, a Democrat, also re- and violence to silence those with The bill, which was approved Curran expressed concern “that by the County Legislature 12-6 the law would intimidate free ferred to the opinion of the office whom they disagree or to enforce two weeks ago, would have al- citizens from engaging in peace- of state Attorney General Letitia conformity of thought,” the bill lowed first responders such as po- ful demonstrations without fear James, whom the county execu- states. Continued on Page 35 lice officers to sue people for civil of retaliation.” She also said there tive asked for advice on the bill.

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State Assembly officials announced on Monday that they will continue their impeachment investigation of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, reversing a decision to suspend the probe last week. Last Friday Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, said the impeachment investigation of Cuomo would not continue, despite the probe uncovering evidence of wrongdoing by the soon-to-be-former governor. Three days later, Heastie said the Assembly’s Judiciary Comnmittee will issue a final impeachment report. Cuomo, a Democrat, has announced that he will resign later this month after a decade in office, a decision that would legally prevent state lawmakers from impeaching him, Heastie said. Heastie also said the release of the report will not interfere with federal, state and local investigations into Cuomo. A report by the state attorney general found that Cuomo had sexually harassed nearly a dozen women. The governor has denied ever touching anyone inappropriately. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith said in a statement this month that her office will investigate if any of Cuomo’s alleged misconduct occurred in the county. Assemblyman Charles Lavine, the North Shore Democrat leading the impeachment in-

probe had outraged some lawmakers who wanted to continue the investigation so Cuomo could not evade accountability for his alleged abuses. Earlier, Heastie said he asked Lavine to hand over the Judiciary Committee’s findings to local, state and federal prosecutors who are investigating the allegations against Cuomo. But the speaker did not say whether the Assembly would release a public report outlining what its investigators found — a step some lawmakers said was necessary. “At the very least, the Committee must issue a report with all of our findings,” AssemPHOTO FROM GOV. ANDREW CUOMO’S OFFICE VIA FLICKR blywoman Catalina Cruz, a Queens Democrat who sits on the Judiciary Committee, said in response to Heastie’s decision to initially susGov. Andrew Cuomo, right, appears with state Assembly Speaker Carl pend the probe. “Without accountability, we Heastie in 2015. set a precedent of abdicating responsibility and allowing abuse of power to continue.” Heastie’s move also drew fire from Lindvestigation as chair of the Judiciary Commit- Cuomo had it continued. Investigators untee, advised the speaker that the state consti- earthed “credible evidence in relation to al- sey Boylan, a former state employee who was tution “does not authorize the Legislature to legations that have been made in reference to among the first to publicly accuse Cuomo of impeach and remove an elected official who the governor,” including his administration’s sexual harassment. Heastie “is certainly no profile in courhandling of data about COVID-19 in nursing is no longer in office,” Heastie said. While the constitution empowers law- homes and his use of state resources to pub- age,” Boylan said on Twitter. “He dragged makers to disqualify an impeached official lish his memoir about the pandemic in ad- his feet on an investigation and grossly said, from holding office in the future, it doesn’t dition to the sexual harassment accusations ‘any one of us in this place could be accused.’ Now he’s ready to forget about it. We deserve indicate that impeachment proceedings can that were central to his downfall. “This evidence — we believe — could better.” take place when removing that official from A spokesperson for Heastie did not imoffice “is not the central determination,” ac- likely have resulted in articles of impeachment had he not resigned,” Heastie said in a mediately respond to an email seeking comcording to a legal memo Heastie cited. ment. Cuomo’s office also did not respond to Heastie said the committee’s probe statement. The move to suspend the impeachment a request for comment. would have spelled more bad news for

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Nassau officials outline small business program aiding nonprofit groups with grants BY R OB E RT PELAEZ Nassau County officials last week announced the establishment of the Small Business Technical Assistance and Planning program to aid in providing nonprofit organizations with grants. County officials said $1.5 million from the funds received from the American Rescue Plan will provide direct grants for chambers of commerce, academic institutions and other business support groups. The funds will also provide organizations with help to plan promotional events and technological assistance. “With this program, we look to deepen our support for Main Street businesses by bolstering the efforts of these groups which have been an invaluable asset for the small business community,” Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said. “If you think your organization has an existing program or an idea for a new creative way to help businesses, I encourage you to apply.” “The Coronavirus shutdowns and restrictions hurt our small business community and our Main

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Buy now or wait for prices to fall? This is a question that more and more people have been asking me and for most situations the answer is it all depends on your specific and particular financial, life or family situation. But for some, the answer might be emphatically and a resounding “NO.” The No. 1 reason is that there is a correlation between the prices you will pay for a property and the interest on your mortgage at the time you will be purchasing. However, this will be determined by your monthly PITI (principle, interest, taxes and insurance) costs, not including any sudden repairs or emergency situations. Because our housing inventory and interest rates are at 50-year lows and demand is at a 50-year high, prices have escalated with rates not ever experienced by the purchasing consumer. Although some are still seeking homes to buy, there is a segment who have dropped out due to price increases that have pushed and forced them out of the qualifying range or are becoming more concerned that they may be getting in too late at the top of the market. Here are my thoughts on these very disturbing and for what some view as precarious, uncertain and challenging times. It all depends

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on how you perceive and approach your individual and personal situation with a plan. You know that you always hear me caution that “if you fail to plan, then you most assuredly plan to fail.” Waiting for the market to go down or worst case scenario to crash, as some are prognosticating, is in my opinion no diﬀerent than what some are saying about the pros and cons about our vaccines and we all know about that without taking sides in this column. But keep in mind polio wouldn’t have been eradicated if it weren’t for vaccines and everyone getting inoculated! So for those who are waiting, considering dropping out or have already dropped out, my professional opinion is to get back in. Here are my reasons and my thoughts about this market. All one has to do is calculate at current interest rates what your maximum P.I.T.I. is with whatever cushion you find necessary to add for repairs or sudden emergencies and then come up with your monthly “nut” of costs. So that is the amount that you feel comfortable sticking with as your maximum outlay. But I have always told my clients to go a bit higher as some sellers just might be ready to reduce their ask-

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ing price because they have been overpriced for several weeks or even months. Listen, timing equals luck and you just might be in the right zone at the right time to score your first or second home, maybe? It’s far better to try and fail than to succeed at nothing, right? Now calculate the number that you would like and hope and pray that the market prices come down to let’s say anywhere from 5 percent to 10 percent or more, which I seriously doubt for 2021 and possibly into 2022. So let’s just say that interest rates go up anywhere from 0.25 to 1 percent or more over time, reducing our current demand and causing the

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reduction in asking prices. Then figure out what your costs would be with the higher rates and then you can make a determination as to whether or not waiting would be the most advantageous and prudent path to pursue. For some it just might make a lot of sense to wait for diﬀerent reasons: your job or business might not be doing as well now and might not even exist in a few years due to layoﬀs, salary cuts, and technology eliminating your position as well as company buyouts and paring down on duplication of jobs, reducing labor costs. Of course, separation or divorce just might, unfortunately, be in the cards, too. But on the other hand, it just might be way more expensive to wait even at today’s higher prices. The increase in real estate taxes coming down the pike in the next five years because of the higher interest rates over time will cost you much more over a 15-30 year period than the “supposed” reduction in prices due to higher interest rates, lowering the demand. Here are some links to articles that will provide more insight as to market trends, things to know, and business information: https://www.investopedia.

com/articles/mortgages-realestate/08/home-seller-mistakesselling-house.asp https://realestate.usnews. com/real-estate/articles/thehomebuying-strategy-you-haventheard-of-going-oﬀ-market h t t p s : / / w w w. c n n . com/2021/07/12/homes/us-realestate-market-not-buying-a-homenow-feseries/index.html Online reviews statistics to know in 2021 https://www.superoffice. com/blog/customer-experiencestatistics/ Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate @ 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years of experience in the Real Estate industry and has earneddesignations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute and also as a Certified International Property Specialist. 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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Actor, F. P. native Alex Cord dies at 88 BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Hollywood actor Alex Cord, a Floral Park native, died on Aug. 9 at his home in Valley View, Texas. He was 88. The news was confirmed to Deadline by his longtime friend and talent agent of two decades, Linda McAllister. Cord was best known for his portrayal of Michael Coldsmith-Briggs III, otherwise known as “Archangel,” on the show “Airwolf.” His character was the contact between Jan-Michael Vincent’s lead, Stringfellow Hawke, and the Firm, a fictitious department within the Central Intelligence Agency. Archangel would often be filmed donning a white suit, cane and eyepatch. The military drama debuted in 1984 and ran for four seasons, with Cord present for three. The role came after over two decades in Hollywood performing in various roles in TV and film. His last acting credit came in 2009 for the film “Fire From Below.” Aside from his “Airwolf” tenure, Cord appeared in a number of guest

spots, including “Gunsmoke,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Police Story” and “The Six Million Dollar Man.” Cord’s film credentials include “Synanon,” “Stiletto,” “The Dead Are Alive!” and “Stagecoach.” The remake of the John Wayne classic also starred AnnMargaret and Bing Crosby. Born Alexander Viespi Jr., he left Long Island for Wyoming with his family as a child after he was diagnosed with polio. Alex was able to ride horses often, one of his passions growing up, as part of his exercise. These skills would be useful as he began to appear in multiple westerns at the onset of his career. He attended New York University before enrolling in the American Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford, Connecticut, where he played Laertes in “Hamlet.” Cord wrote three novels as well as three screenplays he sold. Full information about his marriages was not available. He is survived by a daughter, Toni Aluisa, and a son, Wayne Viespi. Another child, Damien Zachary, died in 1995.

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Floral Park native Alex Cord has died at his home in Texas at the age of 88.

Schumer touts $106M Sister seeks playground to clean, preserve Sound to honor cancer victim BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y A $1 trillion infrastructure bill approved by the U.S. Senate last week included $106 million to protect, improve and preserve Long Island Sound by increasing resources in existing federal programs. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer stopped by Port Washington on Friday to announce the “Surge to the Sound” which he secured in the bipartisan deal. The Sound watershed area is over 16,000 square miles and reaches into New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Vermont and New Hampshire. “It’s one huge shot in the arm to keep Long Island Sound beautiful,” Schumer said from the Town Dock. The allocation of funds is intended to continue plans that range from reducing nitrogen and improving water quality to protecting wildlife habitats. Goals also include mitigating climate change and preserving local recreation and fishing industries. Schumer reiterated that the funds are not starting from scratch, but helping boost significant progress that has already been made. “In 2020 the nitrogen load was 47 million pounds less than in 1990, a 60% reduction,” he said. “That didn’t happen by accident.” Adrienne Esposito, executive director of Citizens Campaign for the Environment, also spoke about progress made during

year six of a 20-year comprehensive conservation and management plan. “Oxygen levels are up,” she said. “Dead zones are down. Clam stock and shellfish stocks are up. Dead fish events are down. Wetlands are being restored. Stormwater is being filtrated and sewage treatment plants are being upgraded.” For the over 23 million people who live within 50 miles of the Sound, the bill poses a chance for rejuvenation in sectors that have been impacted through either pollution or COVID-19. Continued on Page 35

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The sister of a Great Neck South High School graduate who died from a rare form of cancer at 18 has spearheaded a fundraiser to try and create a playground in her honor. Rozalin Davoodnia Wise is the older sister of Roya Davoodnia, who died in May 2001 after a battle with Ewing’s sarcoma. Rozalin, in an interview, described Roya’s altruism, activeness in her school and community, and overall positive outlook on life. “We were both very active and incredibly passionate about community service and giving back to the community,” Rozalin said. “We were both very grateful for not having any stressors in our lives. We recognized that and it was the reason why we felt the need to always be giving back.” Rozalin, as a big sister, said Roya always looked up to her as a role model, following in her footsteps as president of South High’s Key Club. But at the end Rozalin was the one looking up to Roya as her endless energy and positive spirit moved the entire school into action, making “random acts of kindness” into a common phrase throughout South High; and PHOTO BY BRANDON DUFFY for her ability to graciously accept her diagnosis and all that went with it, always nding the positive even in her darkest Senator Charles Schumer announc- fidays. es “Surge to the Sound” surrounded “The night before every Valentine’s Day, by local government officials. she would be up late making dozens of little

care packages, ribbons and all, to distribute to everyone from the maintenance crew, to the bus drivers, to cafeteria staﬀ, to the administration, and so on,” Rozalin said on the fundraising page online. In February 2000, Rozalin said, Roya noticed some pain in her hip and went to the pediatrician’s oﬃce. After some evaluation, she received a follow-up examination with an MRI that revealed the cancer diagnosis. Despite running track and taking various honors classes throughout high school, Continued on Page 35

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A fundraiser to build a playground in honor of Roya Davoodnia at Whitney Pond Park has raised more than $21,000.

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Opinion

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Assembly Dems’ Cuomo failure

here are 18 million reasons why a state Assembly committee should have pursued impeachment charges against Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. That number, $18 million, is the amount of campaign contributions Cuomo gets to keep even after his resignation as governor later this month amid overwhelming proof that he sexually harassed 11 women and a host of other allegations. The money, the largest pot of campaign cash in New York politics, can be used for a number of purposes, including a fourth run for governor. The Assembly could have barred Cuomo from running for governor again or any other public office in New York if it had impeached him. But Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) announced Friday that the impeachment investigation will be suspended once Cuomo steps down Heastie cited an opinion by state Assemblyman Charles Lavine, the North Shore Democrat leading the impeachment investigation as chair of the chamber’s Judiciary Committee, that the state Constitution “does not authorize the Legislature to impeach and remove an elected official who is no longer in office.” This is virtually the same argument used by Senate Republicans during the second impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. On its face, it is a ludicrous – no matter what the law says – to allow any elected official to escape accountability simply by

resigning. This is akin to allowing white-collar criminals to escape prosecution for embezzling funds by quitting their jobs. And it makes a mockery of the idea of equal justice under the law. The Senate Democrats moved ahead with Trump’s impeachment after lawyers ruled that the Senate could impeach an elected official who is no longer in office. But Senate Republicans used the argument to vote against impeachment. What could be wrong with that? Well, since the Senate failed to hold Trump accountable he has persisted in undermining Americans’ belief in democracy by continuing to spread the Big Lie that the last presidential election was stolen from him, which has been used as a pretext by Republican-controlled legislatures across the country to pass legislation to suppress voter turnout and subvert future elections. And Trump says he is considering another run for president. That Heastie and his fellow Democrats are suspending the impeachment hearing on just the opinion of a single legislator is an awfully thin reed on which to base such an important decision. Why not move ahead and let Cuomo challenge the impeachment proceedings? Or why not seek outside counsel not tied to the election fortunes of Democrats in the Legislature? And if the state Constitution does not allow elected officials who resign to be impeached –

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and lose their pensions – why not move to amend the state Constitution to prevent this from ever happening again? Heastie said he expected that the committee’s probe would spell more bad news for Cuomo had it continued. Investigators unearthed “credible evidence in relation to allegations that have been made in reference to the governor,” including his administration’s handling of data about COVID-19 in nursing homes and his use of state resources to publish his memoir about the pandemic in addition to the well-documented sexual harassment accusations that were central to his downfall. Facing a public backlash, the Heastie reversed course to continue investigating Cuomo. We find it diﬃcult to understand how he thought New York taxpayers did not have the right to know the truth about how the state government has run and voters know more fully about Cuomo? Heastie said he asked Lavine to hand over the Judiciary Committee’s findings to local, state

and federal prosecutors who are investigating the allegations against Cuomo. But the speaker at first did not say whether the Assembly would release a public report outlining what its investigators found — a step some lawmakers said was necessary. He later relented and agreed to make public the committee’s incomplete work. A continued investigation can also answer the question of whether Cuomo actually did something impeachable. At least by the standards of the state Assembly. Cuomo himself does not appear to believe he did anything wrong. In announcing his resignation, Cuomo said he was a victim of a “politically motivated” controversy, suggesting that he was stepping aside to end a distraction for the state. This noble act of self-sacrifice, at least in the governor’s mind, could easily be part of a speech announcing his plans to run again. Cuomo went on to excuse his behavior based on changing

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attitudes. “In my mind I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn,” the governor said. “There are generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate. And I should have. No excuses.” If chutzpah was an Olympic event, Cuomo would have won a gold medal with this one. For one, it was Cuomo, a former state attorney general, who routinely touted the sexual harassment reforms he signed in 2019 that among other things require every business in New York state to teach where the line is drawn. For another, there was Cuomo’s conduct outlined in James’ 164-page report. “As Trooper #1, Senior Investigator #1, and the Governor were riding the elevator up, the Governor placed his finger on top of her neck, and ran his finger down the center of her spine midway down her back, and said to Trooper #1, ‘Hey, you,” according to the report. Continued on Page 31

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KREMER’S CORNER

Nature is no longer your best friend

rom time to time, we scan the media news and there is some item about a weather-related tragedy in India. Because it is on the other side of the world, we shrug it oﬀ. Even those horrific brush fires on the West Coast don’t seem to get any New Yorkers upset or anxious. But if you read the report from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change(IPCC) and give it some thought, you would figure out that New York State is no longer immune from any climate-related disaster. It is no longer far-oﬀ places like India that are in the environmental news. The news stories are about a climate tragedy in the United States which is causing extensive life and property losses. The IPCC report makes it clear that these natural disasters are becoming more common and any one of them could hit our region. Whether you believe in climate change it not, it’s an issue that is here to stay and there is

plenty of evidence that it is a manmade crises that only promises to get worse. Whether you believe it in or not, the report says that the major cause of the climate horrors are greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane and American industries are the culprit. The IPCC report outlines the numerous natural calamities, all of which are being experienced in this country. Extreme heat waves such as the ones that hit the Pacific Northwest and Canada are now here to stay. Just a degree of change in the earth’s heat is all it takes for intense heatwaves and we have been experiencing these changes in heat for the past two to three years. A two-degree warming of the earth makes it 14 times more likely that massive heat waves will occur. In case you haven’t noticed, the western United States has been socked with severe droughts that have destroyed millions of acres of once fertile farmland. These droughts are causing food

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shortages and the price of vegetables and fruits has skyrocketed. Food products are not the only ones experiencing parched lands. The western vineyards have been hit hard and millions of dollars in grapes have been destroyed by the intense and unexpected heat. IPCC has found that flooding, once confined to a few Southern states, is now becoming more extensive throughout the entire South. Climate change is intensifying

the water cycle and is producing extreme rainfall. Last year downtown Houston, Texas was hit with a category 4 storm that produced a record 51 inches of rain. It is estimated that over a six-day period, 27 trillion gallons of water fell over Texas and Louisiana. The frequency of heavy downpours has increased by about 30 percent and they contain 7 percent more water. The residents of northern states have experienced hurricanes on a more frequent basis and the so-called 100- year storms, now occur every two or three years. As global temperatures increase, a higher percentage of the storms are now in the three, four and five categories. And there is nothing that can save us from stronger hurricanes, so long as the earth’s temperatures keep rising. You can blame it on nature, but nature is no longer predictable because our atmosphere is being polluted by fossil fuel users. It is impossible to shut down

all of the country’s industries overnight because they consume fossil fuels. But it is possible to get companies to plan for the use of more climate-friendly power and cease destroying the surrounding world. A small handful of companies are changing their operations to rely on wind and solar power. Some are trying battery storage energy. There are no doubt, other clean energy initiatives in the works, but we can no longer be smug when scientific report after report predicts that rising temperatures will destroy our environment and undermine our quality of life. The moment of truth has arrived whether you like it or not. The nation has turned a blind eye to the predictions and some politicians will tell you that climate change warnings are a hoax. But the IPCC report spells out how nature is being forced by man to become a violent instrument and we will all be the ones to pay the price for ignoring the facts.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Time traveling to a calmer summer

put my thinking cap on this past weekend and tried to comment on recent events, but the sudden rush of bad news stories, each worse than the one before, knocked that cap right oﬀ my head. Instead, I decided to step into my time machine and revisit the past. One of my favorite sounds of my childhood summer was the steady drone of my dad’s lawnmower, drifting in through the screens of my bedroom window. That meant it was a weekend, and as soon as Dad finished the back yard and showered, there would be pancakes! Soon we all go to the neighborhood pool. After splashing water on my brothers for a while, I stretch out on my towel to dry. I lie there, eyes closed, while the hubbub continues around me: small children yelling; teenagers shrieking and laughing; the lower tones of grown-ups gossiping; and the splashes of people doing cannon balls oﬀ the diving board, including the metallic wobble of

the board bouncing in place, after someone has leapt off it; a short period of silence; and then the splash. Every now and then comes the lifeguard’s whistle that means someone has broken another rule — probably either running on the pool deck or splashing one’s brothers. It all fades to a reassuring background as I fall asleep in the sun. Time enough, hours later, to realize I had forgotten to use what we always called “suntan oil.” For swim team, there are early morning weekday practices. First thing in the morning, the pool water is still, smooth as glass and freezing cold. But you hardly notice that after you take a big breath and dive in. Swim meets bring more whistle-blowing. They also bring the sharp ripping sound of a deck of cards being shuffled for yet another round of the team’s endless game of “Hearts.” I never learned the game, but at least I came away knowing how to shuffle cards like a pro.

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A Look on the Lighter Side After too many laps, I bicycle home, thoroughly exhausted, and fall asleep in the back yard. I awaken to the sound of buzzing in my ear. Is that a bee? A fly? Or a mosquito? Trying to figure that out leaves me wide awake. Might as well get up and water the garden. There’s a metallic squeaking while I turn the faucet, and then the “whoosh” of water through the hose as I direct it at thirsty tomato plants.

I’d better look out for bees. When an overlooked peach falls from one of our trees and sits in the sun, it gets covered with bees. Dad insists they are harmless, drowsy and drunk on fermented peach juice; still they will react if a bare foot steps on them. That’s why flip-flops are a must. Out in the street, boys use clothespins to attach playing cards to a bicycle. They think they’re making it sound like a motorcycle. To me, it just sounds like someone who has attached a playing card to a bicycle. I hope they’ve used a Joker because if not, what happens to the other 51 cards? There are vacations, of course, and car trips. Sometimes we visit a cabin on a lake. That means the sound of someone letting the screen door slam and the exasperated sigh of an adult who has just said not to do that! There is the “shush” of leaves moving in the breeze. There is the gentle sound of fish leaping from the water, mocking folks who have been out trying to catch them all

morning. There is the tinny sound of a transistor radio at night, carrying far across the water and bringing the distinctive sound of a baseball bat hitting a ball to the cheers of a crowd hundreds of miles away. Other times we visit grandparents in Brooklyn. We kids are sent to bed before sundown, and fall asleep to the murmur of adults chatting on the terrace outside our window. There is also the clink of ice cubes as they swirl ice-cold glasses of, um, iced tea. No summer is complete without a trip to the beach. Big waves crash and thunder up the sand, but sometimes sneak up quietly, with only the hiss of foam on their retreat to give them away. Children’s screams of laughter mix with the cries of sea gulls who are wheeling and swooping, looking to steal some French fries. More waves, more sea gulls—the sun is nice and warm, perfect for dozing oﬀ. Here’s wishing all of us a few peaceful hours away from the news!

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THE BACK ROAD

Cuomo finds out what life is all about

s you surely know by now, New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ report concluded that Gov. Andrew Cuomo lorded over a hostile work environment in which he sexually harassed numerous female employees by unwelcome and unwanted touching as well as oﬀensive and sexually suggestive comments. Investigators found that the culture in the Executive Chamber was such that the normalization of such interactions and lax enforcement, buoyed by fear and intimidation, enabled his behavior to continue unabated. On April 12, 2018, Gov. Cuomo signed oﬀ on a law which requires that all New York employers conduct annual sexual harassment prevention trainings for all employees, including bosses. The state established a model sexual harassment prevention policy for employers to adopt; or, in the alternative, they may develop a policy of their own,

providing it meets or exceeds the minimum standards of the model policy: www.ny.gov/programs/ combating-sexual-harassmentworkplace. Having worked in the recent past as chief executive officer for an organization of more than 100 employees, it was clear to me that the law requires every employee, including me, to receive annual sexual harassment prevention training and a notice regarding the organization’s sexual harassment policy. On the face of it, Cuomo’s reaction to the attorney general’s findings is hard to swallow. One of his staffers, according to an August 15 Newsday report, cited Cuomo as saying, “This is a sex scandal without sex.” Any employer or employee who took the training should understand that sexual harassment CAN happen without sex. Another staffer cited Cuomo as stating that “this is not sexual assault, this is a shift in society

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and 11 years of pent-up rage.” Let’s be clear that a finding of sexual harassment DOES NOT necessitate sexual assault. Although I understand that the governor had a complex job with lots of moving parts, his lack of understanding of the policy that he championed in the name of protecting all New York employees, and especially women, is mind-boggling. That is, unless he determined himself to be exempt

from certain provisions of the law. To put a fine point on it, the law states that “sexual harassment can consist of any unwanted verbal or physical advances, which are oﬀensive or objectionable to the recipient, which cause the recipient discomfort or humiliation, which interfere with the recipient’s job performance.” Furthermore, according to the model policy, “sexual harassment need not be severe or pervasive to be unlawful and can include physical acts of a sexual nature such as touching, kissing, hugging, grabbing, brushing against another employee’s body or poking another employee’s body.” Of course, the most extreme acts including rape, sexual battery and molestation are included in the law. In addition, “unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors related to one’s job status and derogatory comments about a person’s sexuality or sexual experience are viewed as contributing to hostile work en-

vironment.” Employees who encourage fellow employees to report harassment are considered to be engaged in protected activity, even if the “alleged harassment does not turn out to rise to the level of a violation of law.” In which case, “the individual is protected from retaliation if the person had a good faith belief that the practices were unlawful.” Protected activity should not be confused with the case of someone making false charges against someone. Gov. Cuomo has made myriad statements indicating that he did no wrong and that his behavior was misinterpreted or a cultural expression of aﬀection. He has three young adult daughters who he wants to understand, in his words, that “Your dad made mistakes, and he apologized, and he learned from it. And, that’s what life is all about.” I suspect that they understand that he still has some learning to do.

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Mysterious bird illness abating

n May reports of mostly young fledgling birds stricken with a mysterious illness began trickling into state Departments of Conservation and wildlife rehabilitators started seeing sick birds with unusual symptoms. The symptoms were a combination of a conjunctivitis-like crusting of the eyes rendering birds blind and neurological behaviors, such as shaking, inability to stand, disorientation and extreme lethargy. Rehabilitators tried a variety of treatments with little success. The first reports were centered around the Washington, D.C., region, but by June quickly widened to include Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, Florida, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Kentucky. A few scattered reports of birds with similar symptoms were reported in other states, but not in any real concentration. The disease seemed to primarily strike songbirds. Birds most commonly aﬀected include the American Robin, Blue Jay, Common Grackle, European Starling, and also Northern Flicker, Northern Cardinal, House Finch, House Sparrow, Eastern Bluebird,

Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Carolina Wren. Most aﬀected birds were juveniles, just out of the nest and still being fed by their parents. Symptoms were also reported in much smaller numbers in other woodpeckers and even a few hawks, which may have fed on aﬄicted birds. Several theories pointed to the massive 17-year Brood X cicada hatch since the illness coincided with the regions and timing of the emergence of that brood. Meanwhile, veterinary labs were attempting to identify the causative agent. They have ruled out a number of possibilities, including salmonella, chlamydia, avian influenza, West Nile virus, various herpes viruses and other diseases. They also ruled out mycoplasma, a bacterial infection that attacks House Finches, causing a conjunctivitis-like swelling and crusting, and often leading to blindness. They have so far been unable to find anything that would cause contagion. Erring on the side of caution, advice to take down feeders and remove bird baths was given across most of the Eastern United States, even in states where no illness had been reported. The theory given was that the disease

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was potentially being spread at feeders and baths where birds congregate. As the bulk of reports were coming from people with backyard feeders, that seemed a link to the illness. Though the cicada theory received pushback due to some illnesses occurring outside the Brood X range, the speculation kept circling back to the common element, insects. Regardless of the foods a bird eats as an adult, almost all songbirds are fed a steady diet of insects while they are in the nest. They require enormous amounts of protein to grow to adult size within a few weeks. The most impacted birds were larger juveniles who would

have been fed larger insects, like the easily available cicadas. And while Blue Jays, Starlings and Grackles certainly do congregate at feeders as adults, their fledglings don’t until their parents stop feeding them. American Robins consume fruit and insects and do not come to feeders at all, though they frequent bird baths. The illness began to show signs of abating in July and in late July the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the Cornell College of Veterinary Medicine issued a joint statement associating the disease with the Brood X hatch and saying removal of feeders and baths was no longer a needed precaution. The abatement of the illness pointed away from a contagious illness, which should have continued to spread as birds, finished with breeding, began to migrate. The Cornell Wildlife Health Lab, housed in the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, has monitored the situation and stayed in close contact with other agencies and labs. They noted that though the disease had caused the deaths of many of the first hatch of young in the aﬀected areas, many birds were able to have a successful second nest.

Though New York and the New England states were spared from this outbreak, labs and agencies will continue to monitor cicada hatches in coming years to see if there is a link to another brood and do testing to discover what caused the outbreak. So feeders can go back out, but with common sense precautions. Feeders and baths must be cleaned regularly. Moldy seed can spread a deadly disease called aspergillosis, which aﬀects the birds’ respiratory systems, so clean out feeders and rake up seed on the ground – which also eliminates rodent attraction. If you have House Finches at your feeders, tube feeders can spread the conjunctivitis that blinds them and causes a lingering death. Platform feeders have the least likelihood of cross contagion. Cleaning means a one-tonine parts bleach solution or hot soapy water and a strong brush. Planting native plants that will both attract insects and bear seed or fruit is a good way to safely supplement feeder oﬀerings. Thankfully, we can now resume supplying our feathered friends with food and water without worry of being the cause of illness or death.

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VIEW POINT

Biden adjusts to evacuate from Afghanistan

resident Joe Biden is right to end the futile U.S. military engagement in Afghanistan, “America’s longest war,” but the chaotic exit has so far been disastrous. There is still time to redeem his administration, and I have confidence that he will. “We’ve had the Saigon moment. Now we need the Dunkirk moment – get everyone out,” one commentator said. Biden says his administration planned for every contingency – except they didn’t plan for the most significant one: that Afghan forces we have spent the last 20 years and $2 trillion arming and training would simply fold, that the leadership would high-tail out of there, leaving chaos and fear. It shouldn’t have been such a surprise: of the 300,000 forces we armed and trained, a good number were opportunists just in it for the money (U.S. taxpayers paid) and a good proportion may well have

sympathized with the Taliban and their concept of “law and order,” and have no problem going back to a medieval society that subjugates, even enslaves women and girls. It’s not that the Afghan fighters were incompetent or incapable – Afghanistan is, after all, the “Graveyard of Empires” – but that they lacked the will. Clearly, the United States spent these 20 years arming and training the wrong Afghans – they should have armed women soldiers. Women would have stood and fought for their nation, their freedom and their lives. The intelligence failure, though, is beyond colossal. Even if Trump, who negotiated this sham deal with the Taliban gaining nothing more than a promise they would stop shooting at Americans, and who brought down the number of troops to 2,500 from 15,000 while releasing thousands of prisoners, might have ignored or politicized the intelligence (as he did

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when told of Putin paying bounties to the Taliban to kill American soldiers), Biden should have been clearer eyed and not taken by surprise at the speed with which the Afghan forces simply laid down their arms and embraced the Taliban. (Anyone who thinks the exit would have been less chaotic or tragic under Trump is delusion-

al; the diﬀerence is that Trump wouldn’t have cared – recall his cavalier attitude to Kurds being massacred by Turks after sudden pull-out from Syria.) It is clear that there is no military solution to Afghanistan, but there is an argument to be made that Biden should have changed the mission of the US, kept a force of 2,500-3,500 to keep the embassy open and Bagram as a base of operations for counter-terrorism and intelligence. The objective today, as on Sept. 11, 2001, is that the Taliban cannot again provide safe haven for terror operations such as Al Qaeda or ISIS, but the fear is that the Taliban will become a mecca for anti-Western terrorist wannabes. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, in a press briefing, countered by saying these are rival forces but it remains to be seen if they will collaborate. But fundamental to Biden’s

strategy is that the terror threat has metastasized to other countries. “We have been successful to date in suppressing terrorist threat to country without sustaining military presence or fighting a war [in places like Somalia and Yemen]. It’s not a question of being clear-eyed about the terror threat, but whether the threat is fundamentally different from 2001. We believe it is. We believe we should be postured diﬀerently.” But clearly, the Biden administration should have planned the logistics for safe evacuation of all US and allied personnel, including the Afghanis who supported the U.S. mission, who worked in government, in civic and humanitarian organizations, and most especially women who would be targeted for their eﬀorts in helping women and girls fulfill their potential and their ambitions. Continued on Page 39

OUR TOWN

The road not taken makes all the difference The road not taken “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-I took the one less traveled by And that has made all the difference.” (From “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost, 1916) As Robert Frost reminded us, choices are often difficult and will bring both a gain and a loss. Should I spend my Sunday playing golf or take a day trip to the North Fork to do some antiquing with my very significant other? Now depending upon your personal proclivities, you may find that an easy decision. If you are a golfer, as I am, you will say “certainly, my good man, go play some golf.” Golf is a sublime effort at selfimprovement as it presents an endless number of challenges including deep rough, sand traps, thick woods, ponds that beckon, and fast greens that terrify. The golfer must overcome fatigue, anxiety, pain, anger, and disappointment and then execute a finely crafted swing over a four-to-five-hour period. Golf is a great, perhaps the greatest, challenge to self-improvement. Self-improvement is the aim in every sport. If you are lucky, or unlucky enough, to be a beach volleyball player, you will find yourself playing in sand that is largely impossible to jump out of, all the while playing in the scorching heat and with prickly sand covering your body. This is an exercise in self-improvement by testing your pain tolerance.

In golf, every swing is counted and can easily be recalled and reviewed by the intrepid golfers as they lie in bed that evening and lull themselves to sleep. Self-improvement is chased and often achieved by learning from one’s mistakes, attempting corrections the next time out and by reveling in one’s occasional great shot making moments. Now let us return to the question at hand which is should you go play golf or should you spend some quality time with your spouse by antiquing, stopping at various farm stands and exploring the natural and manmade wonders of the North Fork? You may sense that I am subtly sneering at the natural fun to be found in antique shops on the North Fork and this admission may prove to be insulting to my significant other. Not to worry because if the past is any indication of the future, I am certain that my significant other will show no interest in reading this column. I do not take that as an insult. I am fully aware and think frequently about the story of Karsten Solheim, the founder of Ping Golf Clubs, on the day he invented the Anser Putter. He excitedly ran into the house and told his wife “I did it! I did it! I have made the best putter in golf. It will revolutionize the game!” to which his wife remarked: “That’s nice, honey, now go upstairs and wash your hands, it’s dinnertime.” This is the way things are in marriage.

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Well, you will not be surprised to hear that I did in fact go to the North Fork and did have breakfast at the Main Road Biscuit Company in Jamesport (tasty.) And we did proceed to the Harbes Family Farm to buy peaches and things. And then to Hallock State Park Preserve on the Sound and gazed upon some horses swimming in the water oﬀ shore. The pretty female riders who were on these horses told me that horses like to go to the beach as much as humans. Travel insures that you encounter strange and mysterious events. We finished oﬀ the day by stopping at the North Fork Chocolate Company for some homemade ice cream. To the question of travel; I have been to the most beautiful places on Earth including Lake Como, Capri, Waikiki, Barcelona and in the States places like Bev-

erly Hills, Carmel-by-the-Sea, and Yosemite Park. But exactly how has that improved me? In golf if I average 80 and I shoot a 76 I know that for that day at least I have improved upon my former self and thus feel satisfied. But if I go to the North Fork and see the lovely, quiet, rural, pristine nature of Long Island farmland and vineyards, how has that improved me? Can this be quantified? Furthermore, if I gaze upon the chocolate eclairs at Laduree’s on the Champs Elysees or walk down the boulevard called Las Ramblas in Barcelona exactly how does that improve me? You may argue that travel is not about self-improvement at all but just about having grand experiences. I beg to diﬀer. It does matter how these things change and improve me. Seeing the folks dancing in the streets as you walk down Las Ramblas should change you. And talking to Holden, the personable manager of the Main Road Biscuit Company, ought to change you. After all isn’t that why we travel to be changed for the better? I think travel does change us, but it’s very hard to say just how. How does one quantify buying a peach at Harbes Family Farm that actually tastes like a peach? Or how do you quantify the tasty taste of the scones at The Main Road Biscuit Company? Reviewers have had a hard time analyzing the meaning of

Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken.” And to be honest I would say all of us have a hard time analyzing our wish to travel to faraway places. I am not sure what the answer is to this tricky question, but I think it may have something to do with seeing those horses swimming oﬀshore in the Long Island Sound. Quite amazing after all. Even magical. And as Robert Frost reminded us, one cannot do it all nor have it all. Choices must be made and some things are lost in the process and this results in a bittersweet feeling. Or as Joni Mitchel once sang: “Well something’s lost and something’s gained in living every day.” I may not have made any holein-ones on the North Fork but I did enjoy those scones.

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No safe harbor for hate in Nassau County

n Sunday, July 25, I had the distinct honor and privilege to celebrate the opening of the beautiful Gurudwara Shaheedan of Hicksville and rejoice in the spirit of peace, love and light embraced by our brothers and sisters of the Sikh community. Last week, we learned that a gurdwara under construction in New Hyde Park was the target of disgusting, racist vandalism. Worse yet, as reported by the Washing-

ton Post, the Sikh Coalition noted the vandalism occurred days before the ninth anniversary of the Oak Creek gurdwara mass shooting in Wisconsin, when on Aug. 5, 2012, a gunman with links to neo-Nazi groups killed six worshipers. This most recent incident is sadly emblematic of the targeted hatred that so many in the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have endured throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. That

ARNOLD W. DRUCKER Nassau County Legislator

is why I filed legislation this spring to update county law to specifically outlaw discrimination based on an actual or perceived relationship to the pandemic and empower victims of discrimination to sue for compensatory and punitive damages and other relief deemed appropriate by the court. Unfortunately, since that time the measure has languished without a public hearing. I once again urge my colleagues in the Majority

to bring this measure to the floor of the Legislature so that it can be debated, approved, and sent to the County Executive’s desk. Hate has no place in Nassau County, and I proudly stand with the Sikh community today and always. Police are asking anyone with information about the New Hyde Park incident to call Nassau County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

Importance of IHRA antisemitism definition

o support the mistaken view that the International Holocaust Alliance working definition of antisemitism “chills criticism” of the Israeli government, critics of the definition often cite Ken Stern, a former American Jewish Committee employee. This was the case in Matthew Zeidman’s latest letter, published in these pages on July 30. AJC staﬀ experts played a critical role in drafting the working definition. As Rabbi Andrew Baker, AJC’s Director of International Jewish Aﬀairs, noted in his recent Forward op-ed, Mr. Stern was not the “lead drafter” but was one of a dozen experts from Europe, Is-

rael and the U.S. involved in writing the definition that was first adopted by the European Union’s Monitoring Centre on Racism and Xenophobia (EUMC) in 2005, and by the IHRA in 2016. “All the original authors of the definition, with one exception, still believe that this one-page definition is a critical tool in understanding and combating antisemitism that merits widespread adoption and use,” wrote Rabbi Baker, who himself was one of the drafters. He noted that Mr. Stern is the one exception. AJC, a leader in combating antisemitism in the U.S. and around the world for more than 115 years,

has continued to advocate for adoption of the working definition because it is recognized as the clearest and succinct explanation of what is antisemitism. And defining antisemitism is key to fighting it. For a full analysis, download a copy of AJC’s publication, “The Working Definition of Antisemitism: What Does It Mean, Why Is It Important, and What Should We Do With It? Mr. Zeidman’s charge that AJC is “actively attempting to use the IHRA definition to brand all criticism of the Israeli government and its military antisemitic” is baseless. AJC has stated time and again that the Israeli government, like

all governments, is open to valid criticism. But, let’s be honest, critics who question the very legitimacy of the State of Israel or who verbally or physically attack American Jews for supporting Israel are antisemitic. Also astonishing is his accusation that AJC is “actively attempting to erase the identities of any members of the Jewish community who don’t hold a similar worldview and falsely portraying said community as a political, cultural and religious monolith.” This smear reveals how little the author knows or wants to understand AJC. AJC is one of the most expe-

rienced and welcoming of American Jewish organizations. AJC recognizes that our community is diverse, and, in fact, the AJC tent is large with a broad cross-section of Jews across the entire political and religious denomination spectrum. I welcome an in-person meeting with Mr. Zeidman to discuss these issues and to try to find some common ground. You can reach me at LongIsland@AJC.org. My hope is that after we meet and get to know each other, we can jointly author a follow-up piece. Arnie Herz American Jewish Committee Long Island President

Mr. Marlin has questions. I have answers

r. George Marlin has asked several questions in his current piece. I will try to cover his points, but to address his last question first. “Do you agree that our democratically elected local government oﬃcials are unfit to make decisions regarding zoning laws?” After 18 years of NIFA, and on the heels of another botched reassessment, where did Mr. Marlin get the idea this county has been competently governed in the past 40 years? Of course, they’re unfit. They stink on ice. Mr. Marlin favored former County Executive Mangano’s and the LIA’s preposterous incentives for Amazon to locate here and provide 25,000 jobs. Which leads us to his question, “Do you agree that single-family homes should be demolished to provide space for multi-family housing?” Where were these 25,000 workers going to live, Mr. Marlin? Ithaca? You can’t advocate for job cre-

ation without providing housing for the jobholders, but this is precisely the incoherence of current policy by the “business community” of Long Island while freezing housing stock at 1975 levels. Indeed, in the Times article Marlin references, it pointed out that some communities only replace housing on a “one for one” basis. What are we supposed to do? Stop procreating? If you have any pretensions to knowing how an economy works, you do not get growth without more population density. That is why American cities generate close to 75 percent of the GDP of this country, while places like Upstate New York are economic wastelands. If Mr. Marlin is such a cheerleader for free markets and growth, he may want to think this thing through. “Do you agree that single-family homes should be demolished to provide space for multi-family housing? The answer is “yes,” when feasible, appropriate, and in proper

scale. The four-bedroom single-family home is an anachronism, and I say that having lived in one for most of my life. They don’t fit the demographics of our time. A better model of housing could be attached duplexes, which don’t add as much density as apartment buildings but aren’t such enormous wastes of resources. We have completely shut out our young and our old by giving them no other housing options. When you look at your two-car garage and realize it is the size of a studio apartment by itself, the absurdity of the construct begins to sink in. Mr. Marlin seems to be under the impression that the demographics of this country haven’t changed since WWII. Nothing could be further from reality. To answer another question, “Do you agree with The Times’ demand that the state override local zoning laws and impose the construction of apartment buildings?” The answer again is “Yes,” and

again, in proper scale. Great Neck is filled with apartment buildings. Anyone have a problem with the density level there? It’s time to take the keys away from these people. They are no diﬀerent than anti-vaxxers who put their paranoia above the wellbeing of everyone else’s and they need their wings clipped. Bill the insurance agent and Martha the dress shop owner shouldn’t be handling critical policy like this. The percentage of young adults living with their parents has jumped to 52 percent. In cities where new construction has been deliberately blocked by these nihilists, homelessness has exploded. This isn’t tolerable. Mr. Marlin states “Second, ownership of single-family homes, particularly on Long Island, was encouraged and codified, not by racists, but by New Deal Progressives who authored the GI Bill of Rights that included FHA/VA home loans with no down payments.” Actually, as a matter of record, there were racial exclusionary

clauses at that time. The joke here is that someone who has been in public life as long as Mr. Marlin has believes that a policy that originated in the late 1940s should be maintained 80 years later. Last question: “Do you agree that the MTA is squandering money to improve and expand the LIRR?” I’ve got news for you, Yankeleh: they squander money even when the trains aren’t moving. “Democracy,” The Times concludes, “is no defense for the behavior of these local governments. There are no citizens of Garden City; its residents are New Yorkers.” The Times is right. You don’t get the privilege of freezing out a huge slice of the population from their right to a decent life. And that is precisely what is happening across the country. Donald Davret Roslyn Continued on Page 36

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YOUR GUIDE TO THE ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND DINING

MUSEUM OF ART TO HOLD STAR-STUDDED AUCTION

ore than 100 important works of art will be on the auction block Sept. 1-17 including a rare Salvador Dali portfolio as well as pieces by and many others. The art, which goes on view online September 1 and can be viewed live starting Sept. 7 at the Museum’s Manes Center, is drawn from the Museum’s own collection as well as donations from some of the internationally renowned contemporary artists who have shown at the Museum during its 30-year history. Buyers can register online beginning September 1 at http://ncma.betterworld.org/ auctions/nassau-county-museum-art-benefit. The bidding will close at 7:30 pm on Sept. 17. Salvador Dali Two factors make this a special event. It will directly benefit the ambitious plans of the Museum to continue mounting major shows on the level of the current blockbuster, Andy Warhol: A Life in Pop. The other attraction is authenticity. Collectors at all levels, including newcomers to the art market, will benefit from the assurance that the works they are acquiring have the most secure provenance possible. The art market today is red hot, but many fakes and scams abound especially online. By offering works from its own distinguished collection, as well as those donated fresh from the studios of important artists (many of whom are local), the museum removes many of the risks of buying art. With prices for fine art rising so fast, great values on artworks with impeccable provenance are almost im-

possible to find. The museum is taking advantage of the upsurge in the market as well as new rules governing the de-accessioning of works of art from the permanent collection which were instituted during the pandemic in order to help cover losses, such as customary revenues from events such as galas. While the property remained open for the public seeking outdoor recreation and refreshment, and the Museum

reopened in July, it has been difficult to raise funds from donations in the usual way. With the generous support of many local artists, whose contributions to the auction are 100% intended to benefit the Museum, the sale will be the Museum’s major fundraising event of the year. Bidding opens Sept. 1. Viewing of the works at the Manes Center of the Museum begins Tuesday, Sept. 7 and continues daily from 1-4 (or private viewing by appointment). Mu-

seum experts will be on hand to discuss the works and oﬀer tips to collectors on how to bid in an auction. To enjoy a full catalog of the works available including information on the artists, and to learn more about how to get into the art market with full confidence, visit nassaumuseum.org. Artists Irving Amen, Miya Ando, Doug Argue, Seong Auh, Shain Bard, Robert Beauchamp, Bar-

Balloon Dog, a work by art star Jeff Koons, is a highlight of the auction.

bara Bilotta, Ethel H. Blum, Joan Branca, André Auguste Charigny, Jules Chéret, Marvin Cherney, Nicolai Cikovsky, Christo and Jeanne-Claude, Peter Clive, Charles Clough, Endi Collado, Joe Constantino, Raul Conti, Corning Museum of Glass, Susan Cushing, Salvador Dali, Anahi DeCanio, Adolf Dehn, Sir Jacob Epstein, Alex Ferrone, Meryl Feuer, Joe Fig, Tully Filmus, P. Fogg, Sam Francis, Helen Frankenthaler, Johnny Friedlaender, Ulrich Gambke, Paul Georges, Cody Giardina, Angel Grandaty, Emilio Grau Sala, Emilio Greco, Erica Groshen, Jessica Tan Gudnason, Lena Gurr Glen Hansen, Richard Heinrich, Joseph Hirsch, Barbara Hyman, Jean Jansem, Cao Jun, Jeﬀ Koons, Benjamin Kopman, Rachelle Krieger, Geoﬀrey Kuzara, Samuel David Lev-Landau, Jean Liberte, Roy Lichtenstein, Marc Maet, Christine Matthai, Lynn McCarty, Allan McCollum, Riko Emerich Mikeska, Puneeta Mittal, Robert Morris, Takashi Murakami, Yoshitomo Nara, Frank Olt, David Peikon, Phetus — Victor Niosi, Barbara Ernst Prey, George Thompson Pritchard, Donald Roy Purdy, Larry Rivers, Julie Robinson, Emanuel Glicen Romano, Salvatore Romano, Jay Rosenblum, Cornelis Ruhtenberg, Jim Sabiston, Ben Schonzeit, Richard Serra, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Hunt Slonem Moses Soyer, Raphael Soyer, Maurice Sterne, Carol Summers, Anthony (Tony) Turano, Marilyn Turtz, Georges Vasseur, Susan Vecsey, Abby Youngs Weir, Michael Wright, Andrew Wyeth, Valerie Zeman

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Town to host fireworks on Labor Day weekend North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are excited to host a Fireworks extravaganza at North Hempstead Beach Park on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 4. The fireworks show was originally scheduled for May, but it was rescheduled due to inclement weather.

“We invite residents to join us for a beautiful day at the beach, followed by music, and a dazzling display of fireworks that will illuminate the sky,” said Bosworth. “This is sure to be a fun night out for the entire family.” The gates to North Hempstead Beach Park will open at 3 p.m., and the event

will kick oﬀ at 6 p.m. beginning with a live musical performance by “Kamellot,” featuring classic rock tunes, at 6:30 p.m. The fireworks display, produced by Santore, will begin promptly at 8:15 p.m. Vehicles will be charged $10 (cash) parking fee. Walk-in and drop-oﬀs will not be permitted. The event is for North

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omes come in many sizes and styles. But whether your home is a palatial postmodern masterpiece or a cozy farmhouse, reclaimed wood can be utilized to create an awe-inspiring interior. Reclaimed wood serves both aesthetic and practical purposes. Visually stunning,

reclaimed wood also is a great way to make use of old-growth forest wood. Why is that significant? According to the United States Forest Service, just 3 percent of old-growth forest has survived into the second decade of the 21st century. Old-growth forest wood like that from longleaf pine trees has long been touted

as excellent building material, but the pine utilized today comes from trees that are cut down when they’re young. Reclaimed wood taken from old or demolished homes built with old-growth forest wood offers access to this highly valued building material while also providing the environmental benefits that come with reusing existing materials. Reclaimed wood can be incorporated into a home’s interior rather easily, and the results are often stunning. • Accent wall: Transforming a wall into an accent wall with reclaimed wood is a simple project that won’t affect the existing design of a home’s interior. A living room or home office can be given a whole new look with the addition of an accent wall made from reclaimed wood. Homeowners who want their bedrooms to give off the vibe of a rustic retreat can consider adding an accent wall made of reclaimed wood. • Furniture: Reclaimed wood also can be put to use, or reuse, as furniture. A home office desk made from reclaimed wood can be both stunning and sturdy, while end tables and coffee tables made from reclaimed wood can add some unique character to a living room.

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Fresh veggies are not exclusive to spring and summer

pring and summer may be the seasons most often associated with gardening. But people who love to grow their own vegetables can do so even when the weather outside is frightful.

Gardeners interested in planting winter vegetables can speak with a local garden center professional about which crops to plant and what to do if temperatures push winter vegetable gardens to the brink.

Various vegetables thrive in cool temperatures. The home and garden experts at HGTV note that some winter vegetables are hardy. That means they can handle frosts in temperatures as low as 25 F without being damaged. Others are even sturdier in the face of all that winter can throw at them, capable of tolerating temperatures that at dip into the high teens.

Though it’s up to gardeners what they want to plant, the following are some popular winter vegetables that can make for wonderful, fresh additions to any dinner table even after the traditional gardening season has come and gone.

Growing vegetables in winter requiress a different approach than growing in spring and summer, as gardeners must st be ready to prevent damage from frost if temperatures get especially chilly. For example, the experts at Michigan State University Extension note that gardeners may need to utilize floating row covers s to protect sensitive crops from frost.

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Did you know? Music courses can have a profound impact on students, potentially helping them perform better in other subjects. A recent study from the American Psychological Association found that high school students who take music courses score significantly better on exams in subjects like math and science than their nonmusical peers. The improved academic performance was more pronounced among students who learned to play an instrument rather than vocal music. The researchers behind the study

examined the records of more than 112,000 students in British Columbia. Among the students whose records were studied, 13 percent had participated in at least one music course in grade 10, 11 or 12. Researchers discovered that, on average, children who learned to play a musical instrument for many years and ultimately played in a high school band or orchestra were the equivalent of roughly one academic year ahead of their peers in regard to their English, mathematics and science skills.

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Pre-winter perennial pruning pointers several hard frosts. If dead foliage or dying stems aren’t pruned, disease, slugs and other pests can overwinter in the plants. Cutting these plants down to the ground after several hard frosts allows the base of the plant to remain dormant over the winter but makes the plant less hospitable to disease and insects.

Which perennials should I prune?

oliage and football might be two things people instantly associate with fall, but there’s more to this beloved season than brightly colored leaves and action on the gridiron. Gardeners know that spring is an ideal time to plan and plant their favorite flowers and most flavorful fruits and vegetables. However, seasoned gardeners know that gardening is a year-round commitment. Pruning is one of the keys to keeping perennials coming back for years to come, and fall is an ideal time to take on this important task. Pruning perennials in the fall is not a one-size-fits-all endeavor. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, some perennials can be cut down after the first killing frost, while others can be left to benefit wildlife, including birds and insects. Understanding pruning and when to do it this fall can help gardeners lay a strong foundation for their gardens that will benefit them next spring.

Why should some perennials be pruned? The College of Agricultural Sciences at Pennsylvania State University notes that perennials that have become diseased or infested with insects are pruned to prevent those problems from resurfacing in the spring. In addition, according to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, many herbaceous perennials have old foliage and dying stems after

The first step to pruning perennials is to recognize which need to be pruned and which can be left intact for the winter. The Old Farmer’s Almanac notes that bee balm and phlox are prone to powdery mildew and should be cut back once they’re gone. Hostas harbor slug eggs, so they, too, should be pruned after a hard frost. Hosta leaves that have fallen on the ground should be removed as well. There’s no need to cut back certain perennials if they’re healthy. For example, hardy geraniums do not require pruning in the fall, and Penn State Extension notes that hardy perennials like garden mums are more likely to survive a cold winter if they’re left intact. That’s because the tops of such plants will collect leaves and snow for insulation and moisture over the course of winter. Gardeners who are unsure about fall pruning can speak with their local gardening center for additional advice regarding which plants to cut back before winter.

When to prune perennials Gardeners need not rush to prune perennials in the fall. Diseased or infested plants can be pruned at the first sight of disease or infestation, but gardeners can wait until several hard frosts have occurred before they prune healthy perennials. In gardening parlance, a hard frost refers to when temperatures drop below 28 F. Several hard frosts kill the uppermost growth of most perennials, making this an ideal time to prune them. Pruning perennials in fall can be the first step toward creating an aweinspiring spring garden.

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Tips before deciding to do a DIY demolition

ome improvement projects can range from relatively inexpensive undertakings to complex endeavors that cost homeowners thousands of dollars. In an effort to make expensive projects more affordable, homeowners may look for ways to pitch in, and do-ityourself demolition is a common way to cut costs. Due to geographical fluctuations in price as well as the scale of a project, it’s hard to pinpoint just how much homeowners can save by doing demolition work themselves. HomeAdvisor estimates that the average small interior demolition project costs just over $3,000, though more significant demolition projects can cost considerably more than that. Given the cost, it’s no surprise that so many homeowners volunteer to do demolition on their own. Though it’s possible to do so safely, homeowners can take steps to determine if it’s in their best interest to take on a DIY demolition or leave it to the professionals.

• Conduct a cost analysis. Demolition projects seem simple, but they often require the use of equipment most homeowners don’t have on hand. Rentals can be considered in such instances, but the cost of renting equipment can reduce the amount of money homeowners are saving by going it alone. For example, homeowners may be able to pull up vinyl or tile flooring on their own, but not all floors are installed the same. Some floors may have been glued more effectively than others, making it hard and/or time-consuming to pull them up by hand. A

walk-behind floor scraper can make it easier to remove such floors, but that equipment must be rented. A cost analysis comparing the contractors’ demolition cost estimate and the cost of DIY, complete with equipment rental projections, can give a more accurate picture of how much money homeowners will save by going it alone. If the savings of DIY are negligible, homeowners should probably let the contractor handle the demo. • Speak with your contractor. Prior to saying they’ll do the demo work on their own, homeowners should speak with their contractors to get an accurate idea of what the project will entail. Demolition projects may seem simple enough, but contractors can illustrate the correct way to do things so as to minimize potentially costly damage. Some contractors may offer to help homeowners start the demo project and then leave them to their own devices once they get a knack for what to do. Once homeowners see what it will take, they can then decide if DIY is best for them. • Enlist help. No DIY demo should ever be done alone. The risk for accident and injury is simply too great for homeowners to go it alone. Homeowners who can’t enlist some volunteers to pitch in should leave the job to the professionals. DIY demolition can save homeowners a lot of money. But such projects are not necessarily as simple as they seem. Homeowners should take steps to see exactly what they’re getting into before they volunteer to take on demo duty.

Did You Know?

hen remodeling a home with the ultimate goal of making it more attractive to prospective buyers, homeowners can benefit from taking stock of current trends, including the style of home that’s most popular. According to a 2020 Homes.com survey of more than 5,000 adults across the United States, modern farmhouse is the most favored house style. The survey asked participants to choose from a selection of styles, including mid-century modern ranch, Spanish colonial/southwest, bohemian craftsman, Italianate, French chateau, and Tudor. The modern farmhouse style was the most popular choice in 42 of the 50 states, proving that home style preference is not beholden to geography. Respondents gave a host of reasons for favoring the modern farmhouse look, including that the style is “aesthetically appealing but not boring” and that it looks “simple, cozy, and not too busy.”

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Assembly Democrats’ Cuomo failure Continued from Page 12 On another occasion at Belmont, Cuomo, 62, ran his hand from the middle of the young woman’s stomach to her hip, according to the report. Exactly when was that considered acceptable behavior by an executive. Or the governor? We would like to hear from Cuomo on when that type of behavior was acceptable. The state Assembly’s abdication of its responsibility to pursue the impeachment probe is even more worrisome in light of Cuomo’s history, including his handling of the Moreland Commission to investigate what Cuomo himself called the “politics of corruption” in Albany. A story by Ronan Farrow in this week’s New Yorker magazine details how Cuomo pressured members of the commission – including then Nassau County District Attorney and current Congresswoman Kathleen Rice — to stay away from people and groups that contributed money to him or supported his agenda. Rice and a former assistant U.S. attorney on the commission, for the first time, speak about the repeated threats she received for political retribution if she did not stop investigating certain people and groups.

Farrow also reports that after Cuomo abruptly ended the commission halfway through its 18-month term he attempted to interfere with investigations undertaken by then U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara using information gathered by the Moreland Commission. This included investigations into Assembly Leader Sheldon Silver and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, both of whom were later convicted of political corruption. Cuomo, according to the story, called the Obama administration to demand that Bharara be reined in and more recently urged the Biden administration to oppose Bharara as a candidate for attorney general. The New Yorker account dovetails neatly with the accounts of Cuomo’s eﬀorts to undermine the women coming forward to make sexual harassment complaints against Cuomo. It also raises questions of just what Cuomo intends to do with the $18 million in campaign contributions he controls and his freedom to run for oﬃce. And why the state Assembly is not doing more. The public needs answers about Cuomo’s actions and the Assembly Democrats’ shameful refusal to provide them.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in the

Willistons

463 Macatee Place, Mineola

187 Wardwell Road, Mineola

3 bd, 2 ba, 1,977 sqft, Sold On: 6/17/21, Sold Price: $690,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

4 bd, 3 ba, Sold On: 6/21/21, Sold Price: $680,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

148 Pomander Road, Mineola

113 Hampton Avenue, Albertson

3 bd, 2 ba, 1,900 sqft, Sold On: 6/23/21, Sold Price: $755,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

3 bd, 3 ba, Sold On: 5/14/21, Sold Price: $747,500 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.

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Port schools mandate masks indoors Continued from Page 1 Academy of Pediatrics. Thus no fully remote or virtual learning program will be oﬀered. Students who are quarantined will be able to livestream their classes. According to CDC guidelines, a close contact is defined as someone who was within six feet of an infected individual for at least 15 minutes over a 24-hour period, two days after illness began. Any individual in close contact with someone infected is required to stay home for 10 days after exposure.

“The bottom line is, whatever resources we have, we’re going to really funnel them to ensure all of our kids are in school as much as possible,” Hynes said. “If we know for a fact that masks help, then for us, it makes a lot of sense to move forward.” District guidelines also indicate that social distancing of three feet indoors will be enforced for students and teachers. Social distancing of six feet will be enforced for indoor physical education, lunch breaks and some music classes.

Transportation schedules will return to normal, but students and drivers will be required to wear a mask at all times. The guidelines also indicate that the district will refer to guidance from the county Health Department in respect to quarantining students, staﬀ and teachers. Athletic seasons and other school activities will commence in the fall, with fans being permitted to attend outdoor events with no restrictions. Indoor events will require fans to maintain three feet of social distancing when possible and wear

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Port Washington School Superintendent Michael Hynes said the district will enforce an indoor mask mandate for students, teachers and staff this fall.

masks. The rolling out of guidelines comes after the state Department of Health and the governor’s office announced that they would not provide advice to curb the spread of the increasingly infectious virus within hundreds of elementary, middle and high school walls. New York’s Department of Education released a health and safety guide last week, recommending that everyone entering a school facility wear a mask or face covering. Recommendations of indoor social distancing of three feet, with six feet between students, teachers and staff members who are not fully vaccinated, were also made in the report. “The State Education Department will continue its efforts to work closely with federal, state, and local agencies so that schools have the information and resources necessary to make fully informed decisions about health and safety measures, and to welcome our students, teachers, and staff back to supportive and engaging teaching and learning experiences,” Education Commissioner Betty Rosa said. Districts could implement a range of preventive measures, but a vaccine mandate for eligible populations is not considered to be legally possible, according to Jay Worona, deputy executive director and general counsel for the New York State School Boards Association, though he acknowledged it depends on whom you ask. “In the absence of there being express legal authority in the law for districts to be able to impose that type of a mandate, that therefore, they don’t have the authority,” Worona said about one legal interpretation. “Even if they had the authority, they would still have to collectively bargain it because it is going to be a term and condition of employment for our staff.”

N. Hempstead creates cannabis task force Continued from Page 2 Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth touted the importance of listening to public input on issues such as this and said the task force and other residents will help the town make the decision that is most beneficial for everyone involved. “As with all issues brought before us, North Hempstead will take a measured approach to this decision, giving great care and consideration to all aspects,” Bosworth said in a statement. “We look forward to a thoughtful and inclusive process as we move

forward.” Kateman, the political and communications director for Local 338 of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, representing workers in the cannabis industry, pointed out a downside of opting out at a Village of Flower Hill meeting earlier in August. “People are going to be purchasing cannabis products, but they’re going to be doing that in other jurisdictions who will then be collecting that tax revenue,” Kateman said. “Opt-out means in a lot of ways opting out

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those wages allow them to do,” Kateman said. “That includes shopping locally, living locally, going to restaurants locally. There’s more to this than just, ‘Oh, this is a [4]% tax revenue.'” Oﬃcials said the first session of meetings will be at Town Hall on Tuesday at 6 p.m. Other meetings will be Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. at Clinton G. Martin Park and Oct. 19 at 6 p.m. at the “Yes We Can” Community Center in Westbury. Residents who wish to submit comments to the town can do so at ctf@northhempsteadny.gov.

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Signs of renewal in permit approvals Continued from Page 1 The board voted unanimously to approve the special use permit. The second public hearing of the night was about Disappearing Inc.’s application presented by Rob Harris, the company’s president, founder and CEO. The Massachusetts native is seeking to open a seventh branch of his business, having one in Manhattan and five in Massachusetts. Harris decided to become an entrepreneur two decades after graduating from the Wharton School and opened his first facility in 2013 in downtown Boston. At the outset, Harris said he noticed something was missing. Everyone he was treating and servicing was connected by something he

himself could not relate to. “I felt it was disingenuous to work with clients that all had one thing in common if I didn’t have that thing in common with them,” Harris said during his presentation. To fix this, Harris got his first tattoo. He enjoyed it so much he got more, but one had a special caveat. As a mixture of both scientific and marketing inquiry, he received a tattoo along most of his thigh to experiment and discover the best methods of tattoo removal. The experience lasted over 10 sessions, but Harris was able to gain a better perspective and understand his products and technology. “I wanted to do research on myself, and discover not only how to remove it, but the best ways to remove it,” he

said. The company’s original plans were not to be on the outskirts of New York City, but COVID meant a change in strategy. With lockdowns and quarantines in eﬀect, Harris soon realized that Nassau County lacked a business similar to his. It was an area, specifically in Mineola, he saw as a recipe for success. “I got my first customer literally walking out of my car today,” said Harris, responding to a question from Trustee Kevin Walsh. When Disappearing Inc. opens in the coming months, Harris hopes to bring the same mantra he has at his six previous branches. “I swore that if I ever opened my own business I would do it exceedingly mor-

ally, exceedingly ethically, and do it to benefit society,” he said. “Not every tattoo removal studio is a benefit to society,

but there’s a lot of that and that is the joy I get from doing this business, is helping the people who need our help.”

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Mineola Board of Trustees listen to presentations during last Wednesday’s public hearings.

Police group backs Curran’s veto of bill Continued from Page 4 Several weeks ago, advocates and passionate Long Island residents attended a rally on a Friday outside the Nassau County legislative building in Mineola to voice their opinions on how the bill would impact their communi-

ties. Nia Adams, an organizer for the Long Island Progressive Coalition and co-organizer of the rally, said, “It is not only a redundant bill, but it is disgusting. It equates a career to the lived experiences of Black and brown folks – of

race, of gender, of sex, of religion, and it’s unacceptable.” Protesters questioned the bill’s necessity. Nassau County was named the safest county in the United States by U.S. News & World, and Adams pointed to this report at the rally. “What

harassment and hate did you see last year?” Adams said, “None [for police oﬃcers] to be worried about. However, this is the same county where Akbar Rogers was brutalized by the Freeport Village police, and they’re still working.”

Schumer touts $106M to clean L.I. Sound Continued from Page 11 “This is the lifeblood of so many communities here in North Hempstead,” Wayne Wink, the Town of North Hempstead clerk, said. “Not only for recreational purposes, but business purposes, ecological purposes. What you’re providing us here today is going to ensure that this is going to continue to be a very vi-

brant community moving forward.” The Sound’s annual economic value to the local community exceeds $8 billion, according to the Long Island Sound Study, a cooperative group of researchers, regulators and others working to protect the Sound. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she believes there is no time to

“backslide.” “We have to protect this beautiful island we are blessed to live on,“ she said. “Our economy will be aﬀected in a positive way. Creating jobs, protecting our properties against storm surge, there’s so many reasons why this is important.” The infrastructure bill went to the House, and Schumer said he has no

doubt that the bill and a separate $3.5 trillion budget resolution, also passed last week by the Senate, will get through the chamber. “I came up with this two-track process and we are on track on both,” said Schumer. “We need to pass both. That’s what we aim to do and that’s what I believe we will do.”

Sister seeks playground to honor cancer victim Continued from Page 11 cancer would prove to be Roya’s biggest test. Rozalin said the journey was filled with ups and downs, with a glimmer of hope in the middle that her sister had beaten the disease. Within six months of receiving a clean bill of health, she said, the cancer returned and Roya underwent various trials and medications. Rozalin said her sister was accepted into Brandeis University, her top choice. Roya ended up attending Long Island University’s C.W. Post campus so she could continue her treatments while getting an education.

“She would drive herself to get treatments and then drive herself to college, and then back,” Rozalin said. ”She was doing that all the way to the end while still being active in her classes, regardless of how she felt. She was just loved by all the students and teachers wherever she went.” Twenty years since her sister’s death, Rozalin started a GoFundMe entitled “A Playground for Roya.” The fundraiser aims to raise $50,000 to install a variety of playground equipment at Whitney Pond Park in Manhasset. Rozalin said, “The $50,000 goal is just what we thought is a reasonable

goal for a GoFundMe campaign. The best playgrounds in the nation actually cost upwards of $150,000 and with the community’s support I really hope we can make this playground rival the best in the nation!” Rozalin said she has partnered with the Town of North Hempstead and the Manhasset-Port Washington chapter of Kiwanis International to help execute the project. A formal bidding process has not yet occurred through the town, but community input for the design of the park will be included going forward. Some of the potential installations

for the project could include an obstacle course, a merry-go-round, a climbing structure, a zip line and others. Rozalin said she hopes, however it may look, that the future park will be a place that her children and all other children can experience Roya’s legacy. “I really wanted a happy place to bring my kids to remember my sister and I wanted there to be a place they could go to as their place to be in touch with her spirit,” Rozalin said. More information on the project and fundraiser can be found at https://www. gofundme.com/f/royaplayground.

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scams? Vaccinations, masking and distancing remain our best defense, along with other approved therapies — not the garbage the doctor (I won’t give him a platform by mentioning his name, but he’s a psychiatrist dabbling in the pandemic realm) is peddling. And if COVID ‘cures’ aren’t enough, he’s also leading a course oﬀering false hope to relieve dementia. Time for the Board of Education to show some leadership and cancel this unproven quackery. Chris Ward Port Washington Letters Continued on Page 39

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any who called for restoring the name of the Mario Cuomo Bridge back to the Tappan Zee Bridge missed something. In 1994, then Gov. Mario Cuomo changed the name to Malcolm Wilson Tappan Zee Bridge. Wilson was elected lieutenant governor with Nelson Rockefeller in 1958 on the Republican ticket. Rockefeller resigned as governor in 1973 to assume the Of-

fice of Vice President under President Gerald Ford. Wilson became the governor. He subsequently lost in 1974 race for a full term to Democrat Hugh Carey. Cuomo always intended to use toll hikes to pay for the $3.9 billion construction costs. He made a political calculation by promising not to raise the tolls when running in 2018. To pay back the $1.6 billion Federal Transportation Infrastruc-

ture Finance and Improvement Act loan and $1 billion Thruway Authority Bond, tolls will periodically go up. How long will it take to completely pay oﬀ both loans? There is still the ongoing construction contractors lawsuit against the State Thruway Authority for $961 million, plus interest for the additional incurred costs for work not compensated. This includes overtime for project sched-

ule acceleration and change orders to the base contract for additional work. Cuomo’s departure from Albany leaves taxpayers and commuters stuck paying higher fares, taxes and tolls in coming years to pay for the bridge regardless of the name. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transpor-

tation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Oﬃce. This included the review, approval and oversight for billions of dollars in grants to the MTA which funded LIRR, Metro North, NYC Transit, MTA Bus capital projects and programs along with 30 other transit operators in NY & NJ)

GOP fights for Blacks as Dems keep them down

he Op-ed in the Aug.13 edition of the Williston Times begins with a discussion of Republicans in Nassau County organizing the “Blue Ribbon Campaign” to support police after they were condemned en masse after the death of George Floyd because of the actions of a wanton police oﬃcer and the lack of intervention by his fellow policemen who were at the scene. The writer then states he “wishes the county Republicans had a similar level of concern for the 140 police that were injured when a mob, inspired by Donald Trump, attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6 in an eﬀort to overturn the election.” The Republican Party has always supported the police and there was no support for the riot on Jan 6. Where was the Democratic Party during the summer of 2020 when 2,000 police were injured in the riots perpetrated by BLM and Antifa? Well, some of them were bailing out the rioters and saying nothing about the death and destruction that was going on. Not only were they saying nothing,

they were doing nothing and allowed this to go on in Democraticrun cities all over the USA. End of Story. During the riots of 2020, one retired policeman was killed, 350 NYPD Oﬃcers were injured in a two- week period. They were hit in the head with bricks, glass bottles, stabbed, beaten, shot at, hit by a car and Molotov cocktails were thrown into a police car by two radical lawyers who are not in jail but are walking around right now with their law licenses still intact. The Nassau County Legislature apparently passed a law allowing first responders to sue any person for harassment, attacks or injuries while in uniform that was vetoed by Nassau County Executive Laura Curran. The Republicans are then accused of doing nothing to combat systemic racism against Blacks. Let’s see, they fought a civil war where hundreds of thousands died on the battle fields while the Democrats fought to save slavery and later were the masterminds of Jim Crow, segregation, and the KKK. When it came to voting for

civil rights laws, the percentage of Republicans voting for the bills was higher than the Democratic percentage except for the Civil Rights Act of 1968 when the Democratic percentage of pro votes was higher than Republicans. What systemic racism are we talking about? Be specific. Racial discrimination is against the law. There are racist individuals in all walks of life and they come in all colors despite what the left says. Are the police systems racist or are individuals in policing racist? There is a diﬀerence. All over this country there are cities with Black police chiefs, Black AG’s, Black mayors and Blacks in positions of power. We have had a Black president, elected twice, a Black VP, Black surgeon generals, etc, etc. As an RN working in many diﬀerent hospitals I have worked with Black nurses, Black physicians, Black physical therapists and many other successful people of color. How did they get there with all of this systemic racism abounding? Did systemic racism against Blacks ever exist? Of course. it did and it is a stain on the past of our

country. but America has a funny habit of trying to right the wrongs that are identified and to even die to right those wrongs. There is a new systemic racism being perpetrated by the left. It is called Critical Race Theory and Equity. Joe Biden tried to pass the first law using this racist ideology by excluding white farmers from getting Covid 19 relief funds no matter how needy they were. Only racial and ethnic minority groups need apply. At the moment there is a restraining order on this law. It will probably go to the Supreme Court and be found unconstitutional. In schools that teach Critical Race Theory,whites are identified as oppressors because of their skin color. Systemic racism in a school system,in other words, is anti-white. What are Republicans doing about systemic racism for any race? Fighting against CRT and Equity, Fighting for law and order in our cities so all races can have a better life. Fighting for school choice so minorities can get the education they deserve and encouraging young people of color that they can be successful

in America and have a good life and to reject the idea that they are oppressed and have no chance to move forward. The left wants to keep them down because it gives them power. Give them money and make them dependent so they will vote Democratic fortheir entire lives and be beholden instead of independent and in control of their own destinies. Why do you think Biden has created this travesty at the border with uncontrolled immigration? The answer is votes. Flood the country with people, give them handouts at the taxpayers expense,even if they are sick or criminals. Make them dependent and work to get them the right to vote citizen or not and then have one party rule. Democratic one party rule. They do not care about these people and they do not care about us. If they accomplish this, none of us, no matter what party we are in, will have any power of our own in perpetuity. We will be a dictatorship. Wake up! Gayle Palmer Williston Park

Biden adjusts to evacuate from Afghanistan Continued from Page 15 That means not only keeping the airport open, but organizing access to it and safe passage from people’s homes. That might have required some sort of United Nations or coalition force to escort people to the airport and border crossings. Biden should not have abandoned Afghanistan until these processes were in place. Being surprised not by the Taliban takeover but by the speed is not really an excuse. But, unlike the Trump administration, the Biden administration is recalibrating and addressing the crisis, including working with the Taliban to ensure safe passage to the airport. The Taliban now in charge

claim to want to govern Afghanistan, not just rule it. So it’s actually to the Taliban’s benefit to eject as many of these ideologically opposed people as possible so they do not become an underground resistance movement – and that is a point that diplomats, to the extent there is ongoing diplomacy, should stress. Indeed, this might be the one factor mitigating Taliban’s cruelty: the need to have a functioning society now that they run it. Already, they have tried to coerce civil servants, health care workers, electricians back to work. Also, the fact that Afghanistan has depended upon foreign aid (and its United Nations representative still appealing for na-

tions to make good on their pledges) may prove Biden’s trump card and why Sullivan keeps insisting that diplomacy can still rein in the Taliban because (they believe) no foreign nation will legitimize the Taliban if they rule through violence. “We will watch over time, but Taliban has obligations to basic human rights, dignity, safe passage to the airport, fair and just treatment of civilians. We have no expectations but sense they will have to prove to the international community who they are.” Here like in his expectation of Afghans standing up to the Taliban, Biden may prove too idealistic, too optimistic and too naïve (his fatal character flaw) in

expecting other governments to hold together and resist recognizing the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government (China already has and Russia and Iran are likely to also). Indeed, while the US is depending upon leverage of threats of “sanctions, marshaling international condemnation and isolation,” Iran, China and Russia may well step in to bring Afghanistan into their sphere of influence. And, with as many as two million Afghan refugees flooding into other countries (one wonders why they aren’t taking up arms to save their country instead), there is new concern this may fuel nativist and populist-nationalist movements, further destabilizing

liberal democracies, just as the Syrian refugees did – another victory for Putin and Xi. As for what it was all for as we approach the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and whether all the gains in Afghanistan’s civil society have been swept away, that remains to be seen. But the fact is that for 20 years, women and girls have had freedom, and for the 68 percent of Afghanistan’s population under the age of 25, all they have known is a more secular, open society. Further, they have grown up with technology, so Afghanistan can no longer be so isolated from the rest of the world. So perhaps the seeds of progress cannot be completely uprooted.

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Clavin unveils ‘Operation Clean Sweep’ Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin was joined by members of the Town Board in front of Flowers by Mike in Oceanside to announce the implementation of Operation Clean Sweep – an initiative designed to improve the quality of life throughout America’s largest township with a focus on removing litter along roadways primarily in downtowns and business districts. The sweeping anti-litter eﬀort will include teams of Hempstead Town “Clean Sweepers,” led by the Town of Hempstead’s Department of Sanitation, to be dispatched to clear trash and clean key thoroughfares and pedestrian pathways. Joining Clavin for the announcement was Senior Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby, Councilman Bruce Blakeman, Councilman Anthony D’Esposito, Councilman Dennis Dunne, Sr., Councilman Tom Muscarella, Councilman Chris Carini, Town Clerk Kate Murray and Receiver Jeanine Driscoll. The program has been enacted to maintain the character of the town’s busy downtowns and business districts, while keeping the environment clean and supporting small businesses and the local economy. “Operation Clean Sweep is another

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Hempstead Town Supervisor Don Clavin stands with members of the Town Board in front of Flowers by Mike in Oceanside.

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