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Gov implements mask mandate in N.Y. schools Hochul order consistent with North Shore district policies BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z School districts on the North Shore rolled out plans for safely reopening this fall, imposing mask mandates and other measures even before New York’s new governor announced that masks would be required in all schools in the state to stop the spread of the coronavirus. The mask mandates have been met with ire from some residents. On Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul, who replaced Andrew Cuomo after he resigned in disgrace, said at a news conference: “My number one priority is getting children back to school and protecting the environment so they can learn safely. I am immediately directing the Department of Health to institute universal masking for anyone entering our schools.” Hochul said the state will use $335 million in federal funds to launch a program that will provide coronavirus testing in all school

districts. Hochul also advocated for teachers and staﬀ members to be vaccinated, but aims to arrange weekly testing for those not vaccinated. Over the past week, the Mineola, Roslyn, Sewanhaka and New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school districts unveiled reopening plans. The North Shore school districts called for mask mandates for indoor activities, regardless of a student or staﬀ member’s vaccination status, along with three feet of social distancing in the classroom. Districts said they will adhere to guidelines from the state Health Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding any further measures that may need to be taken with a rise in cases with the delta variant. 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 Continued on Page 34

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Herricks High School held an art camp that brought students and talents together to make different projects using various disciplines. See story on page 47.

Mineola ed board beats gov to mask mandate BY B R A N D ON DUFFY

The move came after the Port Washington school district’s similar plan while adherThe Mineola Board of Edu- ing to recommendations from cation announced last Thurs- the Centers for Disease Control day that masks will be required and Prevention to stem the coronavirus pandemic. when the school year begins.

It also came before Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that masks would be mandatory for students and staﬀ at all school districts in the state. Continued on Page 35

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Nassau vac rate hits NHP-GCP rolls 85% as Pfizer OK’d out safety plans FDA official designation clears way for mandates BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the PfizerBioNTech coronavirus vaccine on Monday as more than 85 percent of adults in Nassau County have received at least one inoculation. The approval of the vaccine, which will be marketed as Comirnaty, means it will be available for people at least 16 years old to prevent the coronavirus, according to the Biden administration. Individuals from ages 12 to 15 are permitted to be inoculated on an emergency basis, oﬃcials said. “While this and other vaccines have met the FDA’s rigorous, scientific standards for emergency use authorization, as the first FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine, the public can be very confident that this vaccine meets the high standards for safety, eﬀectiveness, and manufacturing quality the FDA requires of an approved product,” acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock said. The administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the state’s Department of Health, authorized third doses of the vaccine for the immunocompromised population. Last week, Northwell Health administered third doses of the Moderna vaccine to those battling cancer. Among the individuals to receive the third dose was Dr. David Chiang of Lake Success. Chiang, a practicing obstetrician, has been fighting lung cancer for the past five years. Receiving the third shot, he said, allowed him to ease his mind a bit more. “I remember before the vaccines came out I was scared like everybody else,” Chiang said. “Now with the first shot, second shot – and for immunocompro-

Mask mandate met with ire from some BY B R A N D ON DUFFY

Part of the reopening plan includes three feet of social distance where practical for indoor locations and a return to normal transportation schedules with masks at all times for occupants. The district willnot oﬀer remote learning options, in accordance with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics, unless a mandate is made. Discussing mandates, School Superintendent Jennifer Morrison cited a family saying. “Something my father always told me when I was growing up,” she said. “It’s for right now, not forever.” Trustee James Reddan said the district is considering the needs of everyone and sees this plan as the best chance to return to regular operations. “We are looking to do what’s best for every child. Every child is diﬀerent,” he said. “My job is not to agree or disagree with doctors, my job is to keep children safe.” Continued on Page 34

The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district announced at a Board of Education meeting Monday night that its reopening plan includes a mask mandate for students, visitors and staff. The meeting was held the day before Gov. Kathy Hochul instituted a mask mandate for all school districts in the state for the coming school year. Before the governor’s announcement, nearby school districts in Port Washington and Mineola also included similar provisions before classes begin. The proposed health and safety protocols, released on the district’s website, say, “Students benefit from in-person learning, and safely returning to in-person instruction in the fall 2021 is a priority. Due to the cirPHOTO COURTESY OF NORTHWELL HEALTH culating and highly contagious Delta variant, CDC recommends Northwell Health administered the third doses of the corouniversal indoor masking by all students (age 2 and older), staff, navirus vaccine to members of the immunocompromised teachers, and visitors to K-12 community last week. schools, regardless of vaccinamised – a third shot gives me highest throughout the country tion status.” in counties with a population of some peace of mind.” The third dose of Moderna at least one million. “I am beyond proud of our will only be provided to adults at least 18 years old, while the residents for rising to the chalthird dose of the Pfizer vaccine lenge and getting the job done,” can be provided for immuno- Nassau County Executive Laura compromised people at least 12 Curran said. “Nassau’s success years old, officials announced. has truly been a team effort, and The immunocompromised popu- we owe a huge debt of gratilation includes people battling tude to our County’s medical cancer, HIV, immune deficiency professionals, frontline workers, diseases, or those who have un- Health Commissioner Eisenstein dergone organ or bone marrow and Nassau’s DOH staff, and the many community members transplants. Nassau County achieved the who’ve worked tirelessly to save highest rate of adults who re- lives.” The only counties with highceived at least one dose of the PHOTO BY BRANDON DUFFY coronavirus vaccine throughout er rates of adults who received at New York with more than 85 least one inoculation were King percent last week, according to County, Washington, and Alam- The New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district followed neighboring districts in requiring mask mandates, one state Health Department figures. eda County, California. The figure was also the third Continued on Page 34 day before Gov. Kathy Hochul’s similar initiative.

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From Herricks to Tokyo Olympics Alex Katz calls pitching for Israel in international competion a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

Herricks alum and minor league pitcher Alex Katz can add an Olympic appearance to an already impressive resume after his stint with Team Israel in the Tokyo Olympics. Katz, 26, was named to the final 24-man roster for Israel’s first Olympic baseball roster in July. A dual citizen of the United States and Israel, Katz said the experience of playing on international baseball’s biggest stage is one he surely will never forget. “It was an amazing, once-in-alifetime experience,” Katz said in an interview. “I didn’t set any expectations before I went because I really just wanted to live in the moment.” Katz’s Olympic experience, he said, also featured encounters with athletes representing Iran. Some of Iran’s athletes asked to take pictures with members of Team Israel, expressing their desire to achieve peace in the Middle East. “I try to keep politics out of sports, but at the end of the day … you hear the stories and obviously

not every country will always like each other, so that was pretty eye opening,” Katz said. “It was pretty cool to experience that.” Katz said just seeing athletes from around the world representing their countries from the cafeteria to the weight room and how they carry themselves was interesting. “I’ve only been around – at least at the professional level – other baseball players,” Katz said. “So it was cool to see how these people go about their business and get ready for these competitions.” In 2015, Katz was selected by the Chicago White Sox organization in the 27th round of the major league draft. Since then he has moved around various organizations, playing in the farm systems of the Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Royals and Chicago Cubs. Despite spending the first half of the 2021 baseball season with the Cubs’ Tennessee aﬃliate team, the Tennessee Smokies, Katz’s approach to preparing for the Olympics didn’t change much. Playing against pitchers and hitters from other nations, taking mental notes and seeing how the same sport was played in diﬀerent countries was

Katz said he witnessed during his time in the Olympics, where Israel posted a 1-4 record. Pitching one and a third innings in relief against South Korea, Katz gave up four hits, two walks and five earned runs; he had two strikeouts. How the Israeli squad was selected to be one of six participating teams was one of the most notable underdog stories in recent history. In the 2017 World Baseball Classic, the Israeli team, ranked outside of the top 40 teams in the world, defeated third-ranked South Korea and fourth-ranked Chinese Taipei. During that tournament, Katz appeared in four games, throwing 3.1 innings of shutout ball to help PHOTO BY KOJI WATANABE/GETTY IMAGES Israel qualify for the Tokyo Olympics, originally scheduled for last year but delayed due to the coronaAlex Katz of Team Israel pitches in the fifth inning against Team South Korea during the knockout stage of men’s base- virusApandemic. Manhasset native, Katz gradball at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. uated from Herricks in 2012. During his time with the Highlanders, something Katz was sure to con- size field, but everyone has their Katz was second-team All-Island stantly do throughout the tourna- own style of playing, which I think and first-team All-County and was makes baseball such a great sport.” named the Most Valuable Player of ment. Throwing oﬀ-speed pitches the Nassau County Exceptional Se“You see how every country has their own style of baseball,” he said. when behind the count rather than nior Game. “We obviously all play on the same fastballs is one aspect of the game Continued on Page 34

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Four-alarm fire at Sands Point mansion More than 100 firefighters extinguish flames at house owned by ex-doctor who went to prison BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z More than 100 firefighters fought a four-alarm fire at a Sands Point home that property records indicate is owned by a former cardiologist who was sentenced to five years in prison in a murder-for-hire plot against his former business partner. Firefighters from 15 departments responded to the fire at the Arden Lane home on Monday before 10 a.m., according to oﬃcials from the Port Washington Fire Department. The fire was located in a utility closet in the basement, but its origin remains under investigation, oﬃcials said. The fire reportedly extended into the walls on the first and second floors of the home for roughly 30 minutes before firefighters were able to extinguish the flames. People inside the residence were reportedly able to evacuate the home after the fire started, but it was unclear if 61-year-old Anthony Moschetto was one of them. Moschetto, according to property records, owns the home, but real estate listings online classified the 7,800-square-foot property as a pending sale for $4.25 million. In October 2016, Moschetto pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal possession of a weapon, first-degree criminal sale of a prescription for a controlled substance, third-degree arson and fourth-degree conspiracy.

vision, according to the district attorney’s office. Moschetto was accused of hiring two men to burn down Heart Diagnostic Imaging at 38 Northern Blvd. in Great Neck on Feb. 25, 2015. The fire damaged but did not destroy the office. Following Moschetto’s arrest in April 2015, investigators discovered a cache of more than 100 guns and various knives, swords, axes and a hand grenade in a secret room in his Sands Point home that was controlled by a switch-activated bookshelf. Singas said some of the weapons found by investigators were illegal, but Moschetto did own some legal weapons. According to the district attorney’s office, Moschetto admitted in court to providPHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE MAPS ing money for arson and assault, specifying how and where the assault should take place, detailing information on the intendMore than 100 firefighters responded to a four-alarm fire at a Sands Point ed victim’s whereabouts and possessing home on Monday. more than 10 illegal weapons. Moschetto’s medical license and “DEAMoschetto once worked at a practice murder, Handler, according to the district prescribing privileges” were suspended as with Dr. Martin Handler, whom he allegedly attorney’s office. Moschetto also asked the a result of his sentencing, the district attormen to assault Dr. Handler’s wife if she was ney’s office said. tried to have killed. Former Nassau County District Attorney present, the office said. According to Newsday, Moschetto Prosecutors recommended that Mos- served roughly four years in prison before Madeline Singas said the two “had a business dispute, a professional dispute that ul- chetto be sentenced to 12 years in prison, being released in March, with his medical but Supreme Court Justice Christopher license remaining revoked. timately caused him to want to hurt him.” Moschetto gave blank prescriptions Quinn imposed a sentence of five years in Efforts to reach the homeowner for and cash as payments to assault, and then prison with five years of post-release super- comment were unavailing.

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Hochul sworn in as first female governor Cuomo says decision to resign was ‘unfair,’ no update on Assembly’s impeachment probe BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z A new era of leadership is underway in New York as Kathy Hochul was sworn in as the state’s 57th governor on Monday, following Andrew Cuomo’s resignation. Hochul, a Democrat, became the state’s first female governor after Cuomo announced two weeks ago that he would step down. He acted after a report from the oﬃce of Attorney General Letitia James found that he had sexually harassed multiple women. On Tuesday, Hochul, who had been lieutenant governor, set out her priorities, instituting a mask mandate for all school districts in the state for the coming school year. “My number one priority is getting children back to school and protecting the environment so they can learn safely,” Hochul said at a news conference. “I am immediately directing the Department of Health to institute universal masking for anyone entering our schools.” Hochul said the state will use $335 million in federal funds to launch a PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS program that will provide coronavirus testing in all school districts. Hochul Kathy Hochul was sworn is as New York’s also advocated for teachers and staﬀ first female governor on Monday. members to be vaccinated, but aims to

arrange weekly testing for those not vaccinated. After more than a decade of serving New Yorkers, Cuomo addressed the claims made against him in the report, saying all should be closely analyzed but saying that victims of sexual harassment or assault have a right to speak out. Cuomo spoke on how difficult the decision to resign as governor was in his final speech Monday. “I am a fighter and my instinct is to fight this because it is unfair and unjust in my mind,” Cuomo said. Officials from the state Assembly announced last week that they will continue their impeachment investigation of Cuomo, reversing a previous decision to suspend the probe. Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said the Judiciary Committee will issue a final impeachment report and continue to analyze the evidence. Heastie also said the release of the report will not interfere with any federal, state and local investigations into Cuomo. Acting Nassau County District Attorney Jouce Smith said in a statement 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 investigation as chair of the

chamber’s Judiciary Committee, advised the speaker that the state constitution “does not authorize the Legislature to impeach and remove an elected official who is no longer in office,” Heastie said. While the constitution empowers lawmakers to disqualify an impeached official from holding office in the future, it doesn’t indicate that impeachment proceedings can take place when removing that official from office “is not the central determination,” according to a legal memo Heastie cited. He said 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. “This evidence – we believe – could likely have resulted in articles of impeachment had he not resigned,” Heastie, a Bronx Democrat, said in a statement. Efforts to reach Lavine or a representative from the Assembly’s Judiciary Committee for an update on the impeachment probe were unavailing.

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A couple that left a 1-yearold child in a car at the Americana Manhasset while they shopped for an hour last Tuesday were arrested that afternoon, police said. Officials said 34-year-old Jingcai Zhou and 28-year-old Lu Lu of Flushing, Queens, parked their 2019 Mercedes-Benz in the Americana’s parking lot, leaving their toddler asleep in the back seat. After the two went into the mall, a woman noticed that the child was alone in the back seat crying and sweating, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, in a news conference last Wednesday, said the vehicle was locked and not running, and one window was open about an inch. The woman called the police after trying to open the door, cops said. Officials said a 51-year-old man came along and tried to use a lock-out kit to enter the vehicle but could not do so. Officials arrived at the scene around 2 p.m., when police were finally able to open the car window after an officer broke the driver-side

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Black sheep leads way on COVID

he Black Sheep Ale House in Mineola recently announced that it had become one of the first restaurants in the area to require proof of vaccination for patrons. In an Aug. 2 post on Facebook, the bar and restaurant said: “From this moment forward, until further notice, The Black Sheep is VAX ONLY. Proof required for entry. Sorry, not sorry.” Black Sheep owner Vincent Minutella told News 12 he assumed the policy would hurt business, but he was putting other concerns above profits. “It’s meant to protect my customers and my staﬀ and myself from something that has been a living hell for the past, you know, almost two years,” Minutella said. His decision came shortly before New York Mayor Bill De Blasio’s announcement that New York City would require patrons to have at least one dose of the vaccine to participate in activities in public places, including indoor dining. We give Minutella much credit for requiring patrons to be vaccinated even at the risk of losing business. We hope people who are vaccinated show their support for him by frequenting his restaurant. But we are not sure Minutella is correct in his assumption that requiring proof of vaccination for a patron will hurt his business. For one thing, restaurants in New York City do not appear to have been harmed by requiring proof of vaccination. This is probably true for several reasons. Some unvaccinated people may have gotten the shot now so that they are not shut out of indoor activities. And some vaccinated people, concerned by the Delta

variant of COVID-19, may be more comfortable dining in a restaurant knowing that everyone has gotten the shot. Another is that it may be easier to hire and retain staff. Those in the hospitality business have frequently said the difficulty of hiring staff has hurt revenues by reducing the number of customers who can be served in an evening. They have often blamed this on expanded unemployment benefits that they have said discouraged people from rejoining the workforce. A total of 26 states, all but one with Republican governors, moved to end some or all of the expanded benefits that have been in place since the pandemic began. Those benefits are set to expire in New York in September. But several recent studies show that expanded unemployment benefits have played only a small role, if any, in this year’s labor shortages. “Data released Friday by the Labor Department provided the latest evidence. It showed that the states that cut benefits have experienced job growth similar to — and perhaps slightly slower than — growth in states that retained the benefits,” The New York Times reported. The expiration of unemployment benefits also hurt local economies as workers who lost the extra income have responded by cutting spending by roughly 20 percent. Economists pointed out that there are other reasons hospitality businesses continue to struggle with staffing, including child care issues and concerns about the coronavirus.

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This makes sense. We can understand some prospective employees being reluctant to work indoors with people who may or may not be vaccinated, especially in those places where they are not making more now than before the pandemic either in wages or tips. We also understand the reluctance of restaurant owners who have suffered for months with staffing shortages, reduced in-door seating, restrictions on their hours of operation and the expense of installing safety dividers to incur the anger of potential patrons by excluding them indoors. The difficult decision to require proof of vaccination for patrons would be eliminated by a Nassau County or statewide requirement that follows New York City. This would no doubt draw vocal opposition from those who have not been vaccinated. But people are not permitted to smoke cigarettes or cigars in restaurants and other public places for health reasons. So why should people who have done the responsible thing and gotten vaccinated be subject to a deadly disease from those who haven’t, particularly in a place where patrons need to take their masks off? Those who don’t want to get

vaccinated are free to dine outdoors or get home delivery. The good news for those living in Nassau is that 85.3 percent of adults (18 and over) have received at least one vaccine dose, the highest percentage of any county in the state and third highest in the United States among counties with a million or more people, County Executive Laura Curran announced last week. More good news is that the Food and Drug Administration gave Pfizer’s two-dose COVID-19 vaccine oﬃcial approval Monday for people 16 and over. The approval is expected to pave the way for a series of vaccination requirements by public and private organizations which had been awaiting final regulatory action before putting mandates into eﬀect. Let New York City’s requirements be one of the first mandates approved for restaurants and other public places that can be extended to Nassau and the rest of the state. We would like to think that the FDA’s approval may also convince some of those who haven’t been vaccinated to get a shot. The safety of the vaccines has been amply demonstrated with the more than 160 million people vaccinated in the United States and

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the five billion doses given worldwide. And many who haven’t been vaccinated have asked for experimental, unapproved – and even rejected – medicines once they have been hospitalized with COVID. But if some people require official approval of a vaccine, then so be it. Despite the good news, this is no time to let up. The Delta variant is raging across many parts of this country, and there has been an uptick everywhere in New York, including Nassau County. Schools are also set to open in Nassau after Labor Day with no vaccines available to kids under 12. while students 12 to 18 have been vaccinated at a much lower rate than adults. With the FDA’s oﬃcial approval of the Pfizer vaccine, we hope school districts mandate vaccines for all students above 12, teachers and staﬀ – as is planned by some universities and hospitals as well as the military. The state or the county should follow by requiring proof of vaccination for indoor dining and other public places. It’s worth remembering. The black sheep in this case are the people who are not vaccinated – not the ale house.

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The fall of Andrew Cuomo: an end foretold

he first time I came face to face with Andrew Cuomo, he threatened to punch me. In September 1977, while waiting to escort Conservative Party nominee Barry Farber into a mayoral candidates’ forum held at St. Sebastian’s parish hall in Woodside, Queens, I booed Mario Cuomo when he took to the podium. Shortly thereafter, when poking my head outside to see if Farber’s car had pulled up, Andrew Cuomo turned to his buddies and said, “Let’s go beat the s— out of that guy.” An old friend overhearing Cuomo, followed them outside and waved his cane as they approached me. Having second thoughts, the hooligans retreated back into the parish hall. The image of the 19-year-old Cuomo that night has stuck with me all these years, because from that time until he announced his resignation on Aug. 10, he had not changed very much. He has always been a bully. During the 1977 mayoral battle between Mario Cuomo and Ed Koch, the rules of civil-

ity didn’t apply to Andrew. To his dying day, Koch held him responsible for “VOTE FOR CUOMO, NOT THE HOMO” fliers that circulated throughout Queens County. Serving as campaign manager in Mario’s successful races for lieutenant-governor in 1978 and governor in 1982, Andrew saw his “take no prisoners” reputation grow by leaps and bounds. On Election Night 1982, Governor-elect Cuomo, describing his son as “24 going on 68,” named him head of his transition team. In that job, Andrew further enhanced his reputation for playing political hardball as he aggressively fired holdovers from the outgoing Carey administration. As the governor’s special assistant, Andrew was known as an intolerant political hothead and was dubbed the “Prince of Darkness.” Like his father, Andrew has trusted only family members. Like his father, Andrew has been a control freak, incapable of delegating authority to executive chamber subordinates. He insisted on total control over every decision, even routine

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right ones. Staff members feared Andrew. There wasn’t anyone who could stand up to him and say “no” to his demands or to criticize his behavior. One significant difference between father and son: Mario’s political role model was St. Thomas More; Andrew’s was Machiavelli. In fact, when Andrew was secretary of Housing and Urban Development, he distributed to his senior staff copies of Machiavelli’s “The Prince,” telling them “this is my leadership philosophy.” Unlike his father, Andrew

had no core governing principles. Whatever worked to maintain power was all that mattered. And while Mario looked to Andrew to be his political henchman, Andrew served as his own enforcer. He thought nothing of verbally assaulting anyone who got in his way. By all accounts, he relished the role. As the years passed, Andrew’s ruthless approach to governing took its toll. State employees and elected oﬃcials may have feared him, but they also hated him. After 10 years as govenor, Cuomo had few friends and a long list of enemies. Hence, it came as no surprise that he had little support after his alleged public and private behavior made front-page headlines. Like Richard Nixon in 1974, Cuomo had given his adversaries a sword and they used it with relish to cut him to pieces. When Cuomo’s most ardent defender, Chief of Staﬀ Melissa DeRosa, abandoned him, one could hear the death knell. Forty-eight hours later, the forsaken governor announced he was resigning.

This sad ending did not have to be. After his disastrous campaign for governor in 2002, I, and many others, thought Andrew had learned his lesson — that he was discarding Machiavelli. He reached out to political conservatives like me to discuss policy issues. He even appointed me to his gubernatorial transition team and to his council of Economic and Fiscal Advisors. But his outreach was a charade. By the end of his first year in oﬃce, Andrew reversed to his old self — the great intimidator, the hulking bully. Yet while Cuomo has dodged an impeachment trial conviction, he has imposed on himself a life sentence. For the remainder of his days, he must live with the knowledge that he disgraced his family name. Andrew’s description of his father as a public intellectual, who “had strong feelings of right and wrong based on his religion, philosophy, and life experiences,” will take a backseat to Andrew’s fall from grace.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Reading is right, daytime or at night

henever I fear being stuck in a lengthy blackout — as I expected to be the other day with a hurricane approaching — I take what has now become my standard set of precautions. I gas up the car, I make sure I have fresh batteries in the house for every lantern and I bring out my stack of read-aloud-by-lanternlight books. This time, with both our grown sons actually stuck at home between adventures, as soon as our lights flickered I opened the top-most book and began to read: “Chapter One: Tom Plays, Fights, and Hides.“Tom!”No answer.“Tom!”No answer.“What’s gone with that boy, I wonder? You, TOM!”No answer.The old lady pulled her spectacles down and looked over them about the room….” “Mom, stop!” demanded my younger son. “That’s the exact same thing you read to us last blackout — and the one before that.” “Yes, and we know it’s ‘The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,’ ” continued the older son, “and

we know it’s a classic by Mark Twain, but we’ve never yet made it out of Chapter One! Can’t we please read something else for a change?” “OK,” I said, ever agreeable. I picked up the very next thing in reach: “Important Battery Charger Safety Instructions: Danger! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock… ” “I’ll take that,” said my husband as he pulled the flimsy sheet from my hand. “In that case,” I replied, “maybe I shouldn’t start reading at all. Maybe we should just talk about what we’d like to be reading, if we could.” “You mean texts from our friends who aren’t texting because they’re saving their battery life?” “No, I mean books! What were your favorite books for bedtime reading? When you were little? For example,” I turned to my husband, “what was your favorite book?”“Well, I did like the Signetics Data Book on the 7400 TTL Logic series of logic chips.” “What on earth was that?” “It was a compendium of all the data sheets for the TTL chips.”

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A Look on the Lighter Side “My mistake. I meant books in the English language!” “Mom, you start. What did YOU like, when you were a kid?” “I loved Lewis Carroll’s books, ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking Glass,’ ” I told my boys. “Their backwards illogic explains more of life than you’d think. And so many great characters! There was Humpty Dumpty and the Red Queen, and Tweedledee and Tweedledum besides Alice, of course.” “And the Mad Hatter?”

“Exactly. I loved other books, too. One was ‘The Secret Garden,’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett, about children in Yorkshire, England. Growing up, I often wished for a door, hidden under ivy, to a secret garden where I could play with my friends. Alas, all I ever found under ivy was more ivy and itchiness and then brick.” “What’s this one?” asked my husband, picking another book from my stack. “Oh, you’d like that. You know how I keep losing things around the house? Maybe it’s not my fault at all! In that book — Mary Norton’s ‘The Borrowers’ — there are little people the size of mice, who hide in regular people’s houses and make their own furnishings from things like matchboxes and hatpins. So whenever you can’t find something, maybe I haven’t lost it — maybe it’s just been ‘borrowed.'” “That’s a good one,” scoﬀed my life’s partner. “Mom, why is there nothing by Tolkien?” one of my sons asked me. “Why didn’t you read us ‘The Lord of the Rings?’ or even ‘The Hobbit’?”

“Oh, those were too long and too bloody,” I answered. “Besides — I figured if we had to learn a whole big mythology, with lots of weird names, we’d be better oﬀ learning a real one.” “What do you mean, a ‘real’ mythology?” asked the other son. “You know — like the ones with Greek gods and goddesses or else Norse ones.” “So one set of imaginary beings is more real than another?” “Hey! Is this a nighttime reading session or a philosophy seminar? Anyway, here’s one book I think we can all agree on,” I said, pulling a volume from midstack. “Harry Potter!” we all said in unison. “Remember you used to read us from Harry Potter every night, Mom? And how Dad took over, whenever you had to go out? But I don’t think he stuck to the script or whatever it’s called; there were more spies in the story somehow the nights that he was reading.” My husband’s guilty grin went from ear to ear. Seems as if our nighttime reading fostered at least one person’s creativity!

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THE BACK ROAD

Mine or yours, friends just the same

mong the few home movies I have from my childhood are a few clips with me and Bingo, the German Shepherd my father kept at his bar and grill in Newark, N.J. I can’t say that Bingo qualified as “my dog” since she didn’t live with us. I visited with her on Sunday mornings when my dad took me to work. After we married, my wife and I agreed to get a dog. Kirby was a feisty oﬀ-white Cairn Terrier who lived with us for 15 years. She was a part of our family. We haven’t had a pet living with us since Kirby died more than 20 years ago. Four years ago in early spring a family of mourning doves settled on the second story deck of our home in Long Beach. First it was just one or two. They left quite a mess. Despite that, I thought better than to chase them oﬀ. I just put up a ladder from the yard, climbed up and washed down the deck with the garden hose. I did a little research and found that mourning doves are monogamous; they mate for life.

The pair had a baby — a squab that, when he was able to fly, roosted on our deck all summer long. I learned that young doves are able to fly about 35 days after hatching. Did you know that mourning dove parents share the responsibility of incubating the eggs; the male on the nest by day and the female by night? I named the little guy (or gal) Sonny Jim, based on a character from the David Lynch TV series Twin Peaks that I was watching at the time. Typically if a bird landed on our deck it flew away whenever we opened the sliding door to the deck. Not Sonny Jim. He seemed content to just hang out, regardless of how closely we sat by. His mom visited to feed him when we weren’t around. Dad came by less frequently. In time, a mourning dove’s diet converts from “crop milk” (secretion from the lining of the crop of parent birds that is regurgitated to young birds) to seeds. The mother dove digests seeds before feeding them to her young. As the fall approached Sonny

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Jim flew back-and-forth to a low branch in a tree in our yard. He stayed still as I photographed him in the tree. By summer’s end he left for good. This past spring a white cat showed up and hung out in our yard. I’m fairly certain that he is a feral cat. I learned that stray cats and feral cats are diﬀerent in their relationship and interactions with people. Strays probably lived with people some time in their lives, while the latter were always on their own. And, no, his ears were

not cropped, which would signify he was neutered. One day I left some tuna on a plate for the newcomer. He slowly approached and ate the tuna after I went inside. A few days later I tried sardines, which he also liked. I decided to name him Virgil. I’m not sure why. The name just came to me. Virgil is a mostly white cat, with a dark patch above his left eye and a grey and black striped tail. Maybe I named him after the ancient Roman poet Virgil or Virgil Caine, a fictional character from The Band’s “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” a song that tells the story of the final days of the Civil War through the eyes of a southern farmer. In any case, it was not a conscious decision. After a few months Virgil started showing up daily. I picked up some dry cat food. In time, Virgil started to approach me when I came outside. He lets me scratch his head when I feed him and he eats snacks out of my hand. But I don’t push it. Sometimes we sit in the yard together, although he

keeps his distance unless there is food involved. Virgil stretches out almost anywhere in the yard; like he owns the place. I do feel a connection with Virgil. As far as he’s concerned I imagine I’m just a food source. Virgil opens his mouth when he sees me but I don’t hear a meow. I’ve learned that some cats give silent meows as a simple a way of greeting you and telling you that they’re glad to see you. Who knows? Kirby was our dog and, although Bingo didn’t live with us she was a part of the family. Is Virgil my cat? No more than I had any proprietary rights over Sonny Jim. I’m sure that some cat experts reading this will take issue with my relationship with Virgil and suggest that I somehow get him to a vet to get checked out. Sorry, but I’m not going there. And, no, I’m not inviting him inside my house. But I will respect his boundaries. It’s clear to me that, whatever you call it, there are often opportunities to interact with and develop relationships with animals, even when they don’t live with you.

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Trees best allies in fighting climate change

he most recent United Nations report published on the climate this month stresses that we will experience irreversible human-caused changes to the climate for the next 100 to 1,000 years. The good news is if we start repairing our relationship with the living world now, we still have time to prevent a climate catastrophe. An easy fix on a local level is partnering with our trees to mitigate the consequences of climate change. The colonial mindset that claims we can “control” the beings that support life is the tap root of the climate crisis. Our local tree ordinances are written with the intent of “environmental planning and control” of trees. We need instead to respect the reciprocal relationship we have with trees and — instead of dominating — appreciate and support their life-giving ecological functions. Climate change is an enormous problem that must be addressed locally and the potential for correcting our Town of North Hempstead tree law is a tremendous opportunity to right the wrongs. A public hearing on proposed amendments to the local tree law is scheduled Sept. 2, with the details found here https://

www.northhempsteadny.gov/ treepolicy. While I celebrate our Town Council for revisiting local tree laws this term, there are serious red flags that beg for attention. First, we can’t fix the problem with the same mindset that caused it. The original public tree law is from 1978, enacted long before the consequences of man-made climate change were revealed. The law does not adequately meet the urgency of the crisis we´re in. I welcome the proposed plan for a proper tree replacement strategy where fines from tree removals will be used to fund the expansion of our urban tree canopy, with mention of planting “micro forests and tree sanctuaries.” In the ongoing conflict between trees and sidewalks, powerlines and sewage, a mechanism is proposed to replant in a more feasible location to make up for the ecological damage from tree removals. But the proposed amendments leave several significant questions unanswered. When, where and how do we enforce this plan? How do we improve native tree canopy? Where are the plan and budget for removal of invasives? Will the lost ecological function of removed mature, native trees be adequately compensated for with the replanting protocols?

HILDUR PALSDOTTIR Earth Matters

For now the law falls short in this and other substantive areas. An example of a critical weakness is the proposed revision of Chapter 20A-9 on replacement of trees in private front yards. It states that trees with a diameter of 6 inches to 30 inches be replaced with one seedling. The removal of mature trees with a diameter of greater than 30 inches (greater than 30 years old) demands by law the planting of only two tree seedlings in its place. We don’t really have time to wait a dozen years for these replacement trees to grow up to oﬀset the ecological damage. It is common sense that a seedling does not clean the air of carbon as well as a mature tree. There is also

not enough mention of the type of tree replaced and that matters in terms of environmental impact. We must be more proactive and enforce right-tree-right-place protocols with a healthy understanding of the real value of trees. Our town regrettably has a welldocumented track record of replacing mature, native trees with small, non-native “rubber” trees of inferior ecological function. Our tree laws need to be strengthened to meet changing times and ensure proper replacement protocols. The amendments propose an active Tree Advisory Committee and that is good, although I’m concerned that it has no real power. We need to encourage our councilpersons to ensure that this tree board does not only make recommendations, but is empowered legally to enforce an eﬀective and intelligent urban canopy increase with allocated funds to do so. Our tree laws should be written for protection and cultivation of our greatest natural resources. We need to realize that trees aren’t a nuisance or something to “plan and control,” but our best allies in combating climate change, weathering the storms, intercepting rainfall and helping with flood drainage and stormwater management. We don’t have to look far

for best practices. Westhampton Beach, Ithaca, and other New York communities have good, working tree boards, supported by towncertified arborists and professionals dedicated to maintaining healthy, urban forests. Our councilpersons are the ultimate stewards of our urban forest, it’s imperative that we as citizens insist on protecting our rights for clean air. Together we can strengthen local tree laws in order to preserve and grow the local canopy so that it in return can protect us in changing climate. Consider this your personal invitation to the upcoming Town Hall hearing on the local tree law (https://www.northhempsteadny. gov/treepolicy). Email your comments to TreeCodeComments@ northhempsteadny.gov. It is timely to clarify the reciprocal relationship we have with trees, not in terms of us saving the trees — but in terms of understanding how trees can save us. Support your local trees, let’s grow the canopy in safe places, so that we can meet an uncertain future in ways that are certain to support us. “To exist as a nation, to prosper as a state, and to live as a people, we must have trees.”~ Theodore Roosevelt

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VIEW POINT

‘Great Neck the Greater’ is no more but….

listened with frustration and envy at a Long Island Regional Development Council presentation of the application process for the new round, the fifth, of Downtown Revitalization Initiative awards. This year the amount available from the state is being doubled from $100 million to $200 million, and the award can be as much as $20 million to a community, or two awards of $10 million each, as decided by the individual council (there are 10). On Long Island so far, winners through four rounds have included Westbury (used $2 million of its $10 million for a cultural arts center to house a gallery, public performances, arts education and meeting space); Central Islip (which was using its grant to implement Complete Streets Policy to enhance affordable transportation, driving commerce in downtown, calming traffic and enhancing the general health and welfare of the residents of the community); Baldwin (spending $1.5 million of the $10 million to improve traffic and pedestrian safety along Merrick

Road), and Hicksville. When Hicksville won, Joseph Saladino, Oyster Bay Town supervisor said, “Gov. Cuomo’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative is helping transform Hicksville into a vibrant community. Public workshops hosted by our Local Planning Committee have obtained an exciting vision from our residents and great new ideas for potential uses of the $10 million in Downtown Revitalization Initiative funds awarded to the Town of Oyster Bay by New York State. When complete, Hicksville will be a Shining Hamlet on the Tracks! I encourage communities across New York state to apply for this transformative grant opportunity.” Another change for this fifth round is that two contiguous hamlets, villages or municipalities that share a walkable main street or corridor can join together to make an application. But that probably wouldn’t work for Great Neck, even though the dream would be for all the villages that share our main street of Middle Neck Road – Thomaston, Great Neck Plaza,

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Kensington, Great Neck Estates and Village of Great Neck — to combine. What are the chances that a Village of Great Neck, probably the most needy among Great Neck Peninsula’s nine villages and unincorporated areas of downtown revitalization, would go through the process of seeking a grant itself or even combine with, say, Great Neck Estates? Oh, and by the way, the deadline to submit is Sept. 15. Transit-oriented development has been a major theme for win-

ning projects. A visionary village leadership might see their way to introduce funding for a Middle Neck Road trolley that would let the Old Village benefit from proximity to the LIRR; it could improve Middle Neck Road to promote safe travel for pedestrians and cyclists, it could seek partnerships for mixeduse and aﬀordable housing rather than the contentious projects the board has pushed through that residents and neighboring villages resent, and even turn some of those vacant (obsolete) retail storefronts into new service businesses. The 10 Regional Development Councils were established 10 years ago by Gov. Cuomo – a brilliant mechanism to engage communities to work together with private sector, nonprofits, residents to develop shared vision and goals. The results have been transformative – in fact, that is a criteria for selection, that projects contained within the plan be “catalytic,” “transformative” in spurring economic revitalization for a community. These can include restoring, repurposing, rehabilitating a histor-

ic structure into a cultural center, building a multi-use project with affordable housing units, improving safety and quality of life. One can only imagine what could have been done with the historic, former Playhouse Theater and now how community input might produce a more constructive, satisfying reformation of the Tower Ford building in Thomaston. Here are some of the projects I fantasize about: Trolley to travel up/down Middle Neck road to LIRR station in Great Neck Plaza to reduce traffic, which would especially help Lake Success and Kings Point, especially when the East Side rail service begins, and reduce traffic and parking pressures Refurbishment of Stepping Stones lighthouse (Town of North Hempstead) Restoration of Saddle Rock Grist Mill (Village of Saddle Rock) Rehabilitation of 1920s Tower Ford building into multi-use structure preserving historic architecture (Village of Thomaston) Continued on Page 36

OUT OF LEFT FIELD

An encounter with readers’ epistolary rage

y goal was to expand Part 2 of Epistolary Joys, featuring extraordinary relationships that have been cultivated by written correspondence. I am delaying that until my next column, because since the first one was published I had a more negative epistolary experience. I believe you will find it of interest. My publisher, Steve Blank, sent a packet of hand-addressed letters to me that had been mailed care of the Blank publications office. Seven unsigned letters had arrived at the newspaper from April 16 through May 15, 2021. Also included in the packet were two letters from October 2020. To be clear, I began reading the letters only a week ago after the packet arrived and I followed the date sequences of the mailings. In addition to being strongly critical of my column’s views, the letter writer warns that my writings are causing dangers for American society. I will refer to the unnamed writer as “Critic.” Some of the mailings were political statements rather than letters; all appeared in a very neat, print/script mode. All took a very conservative view, supporting Trump and castigating

“liberal, socialistic Democrats.” The critic’s writings did not attack me personally, although they diﬀered profoundly from my views. Should I resent harsh criticism from an anonymous writer (one envelope had a return address that said: “Just A Guy”)? Does this writer warrant attention? My answers are “No” and “Yes.” But I would contend we need to find better ways to address the extreme partisanship in our society and the levels of mistrust and disrespect. Here is a sampling of Critic’s rage: “I am for Devin Nunes, Jim Jordan and Nikki Haley, but I loathe Elizabeth Warren, Stacey Abrams, and Adam Schiﬀ.” Critic “grew to loathe Obama and his presidency; Trump has been the antidote to Obama, praise Lord.” Critic is voting for Trump because Democratic Liberals “seek complete power” (like USSR, Hitler, Mao, Castro). Critic says media is unfair to Trump and Conservatives – misrepresents crime, ignores violence of Antifa. Critic emphasizes “the Radical Left is the powerful enemy within. They are totalitarian with one goal to silence every single conservative. If we allow the radical Left to silence us, they will continue to brainwash our children with anti-

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field Christian, anti-American, and proIslamic messages.” Citing book “The Enemy Within” and polls, Critic warns that “America will be destroyed as young Americans are taught to be ashamed of America — and worse – ashamed to be an American.” From my studies of American history (with specializations in newspapers) I am keenly aware of the widespread use of pseudonyms for a variety of reasons: 1) privacy 2) legal protection and 3) contending that data is more important than the writer and should be judged on its own merits. The last point was particularly emphasized during The American Enlighten-

ment. Benjamin Franklin, founder and editor of newspapers, was also masterful in printing anonymous views. Probably no one exceeded Sam Adams (appropriately described in a book entitled “Pioneer in Propaganda”). Adams has been documented using 27 pseudonyms (sometimes he would create a new one to elaborate or respond to one of his previous writings). Those of us who champion a First Amendment “marketplace of ideas” (as do I and publisher Steve Blank) welcome the widest range of views. Better to have them in the open where they might be addressed than hidden and festering. So, letter writer Critic, who is very angry about my columns, directed his rage anonymously and only to me. As a reader of Blank newspapers, you will not be surprised that many of Critic’s objections and warnings have been expressed by other writers who get published by Steve Blank. In our diverse, polarized, complex society, I believe it is important to understand the concerns of others and why they hold views so strongly. This is a continuing issue for the 70 million Americans who voted for Donald Trump and who stick with him, notwithstanding

that he is documented as the most flagrant, profligate liar among all American presidents in history. Are there ways to engage all Trump supporters so that close attention is paid to finding reliable knowledge as the basis for informed public judgments? Critic “loathes” Biden as a “puppet of the Radical Left.” But, in fact, Biden, working with Obama has proposed ways to foster better understandings. The two Democratic presidents harken to the town meeting spirit of early America. They propose having volunteer community corps that will bring people together in many small groups around the nation. The gatherings will be civil and not partisan. The key beginning point will be “Concern Gathering.” After individuals express what matters to them, the next step is to explore steps to deal with those concerns. That is not an easy task, but the Biden-Obama approach can draw on recent social change leadership. Regardless of diﬀerences, a key is to meet often enough to build personal bonds of respect so that diﬀerences can be examined in a more civil and caring manner. Would Critic participate?

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OUR TOWN

Cipollini’s culinary magic right here in Nassau

uccess has nothing to do with luck. Popularity is not an accident. When crowds gather and the throngs come running, it is because they know the difference between mediocrity and genius. The Oscarwinning film “Amadeus” highlighted this distinction. There are many Salieris but very few Mozarts. So, if you are yearning to experience some genius in the form of a culinary experience, I would suggest you mosey on down to The Miracle Mile and enjoy lunch, brunch or dinner at Cipollini trattoria and bar. Cipollini has been awarded the Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and is on the short list of great restaurants on Long Island. There are reasons for this. Cipollini is billed as a casual Manhattan-style trattoria but that really does not do justice. Let’s start with the look of the place, which was designed by world famous restaurant architect Peter Niemitz who created a space which blends al fresco dining on the porch with indoor trattoria dining by using glass paneled doors which open in the summer. This space allows for people watching of the highest order as you gaze upon the super wealthy of the North Shore. The women who you see strolling down the sidewalk are usually smiling, extremely attractive, well-dressed and

carrying shopping bags filled with luxury items from Louis Vuitton, Fendi or Gucci. The men you see who are waiting for them in the parking lot are often seated in Lamborghinis and Ferraris or if things are not going well, they are sitting in BMWs, Mercedes, or Audis. But the Gatsby-like atmosphere is only one part of the magic of the place. The service is prompt, attentive and not at all condescending. When you are in Italy and are confronted with a typical Italian waiter at a high-end restaurant, you had better have your wits about you or you will be mistreated. This is the opposite of how you feel at Cipollinis. As a subtle but real example, when they ask you the kind of water you prefer, and you say

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“regular,” you are not made to feel as if you made a faux pas. Of course, the meal begins in earnest when the bread is placed on the table, and I will know exactly the kind of meal I am about to be served by the look, the smell, and the feel of the bread. If it looks good, smells fresh, feels warm and

PHOTO BY TOM FERRARO

Cipollini trattoria and bar

crunchy, you know the meal will be a good one. So indeed, the bread passed mustard. I ordered lasagnette and my companion ordered pan-fried salmon with broccoli rabe served on cannellini beans and we shared a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was the best I have ever tasted. Fresh, aromatic, crispy and the croutons were not too soft and not too hard (no easy thing.) At this point I was convinced I had arrived in heaven and was prompted to ask the waiter to please congratulate the chef. Our main courses were perfect as well and when the waiter started grating the parmesan cheese, I was comfortable enough to let him keep on grating until my lasagnette was covered and I felt no guilt. That’s a first for that one. At that point I was convinced that “Cipollini trattoria and bar” was going to be my next column. And so it is. The fabulousness of Cipollini’s is all due to the brothers Gillis and George Poll, who started out with a little restaurant in Williston Park called the Riverbay Seafood Bar and Grill, but over the years their restaurant empire has expanded with Bryant and Cooper, Majors Steakhouse, Toku Modern Asian, Bar Frites, Hendricks Tavern and The Bryant. Their effort is to offer a great atmosphere, warm hospitality, and quality food. Well, they have done just

that and more. I think it is exceedingly rare to find a place that delivers on the promise of great food in a lovely and interesting setting with warmth, relaxation, fun in the air and a touch of elegance. I can list on one hand the restaurants in New York that can do that. Let’s see there’s the River Café, OK… let me think, there was Tavern on the Green until they destroyed the look of it and then there was the 21 Club until Covid ended that magical place. Yes, don’t forget the Four Seasons Restaurant in Philadelphia and the Polo Lounge at The Beverly Hills Hotel, but those two places are way out of state. The great restaurants in the world have a certain magic to them that draws the throngs. These places exude excellence, with a warm and generous staff and with food to die for. Establishments like these create a dream that you are invited into. This happens in very few places. This occurs at the Ville D’Este on Lake Como or in nearly every restaurant in Capri, but entering a dream like this on Long Island is rare indeed. This is the dream of the golden life of wonder and beauty and magic. So, if you are looking to enter a dream such as this, get on down to the Miracle Mile, walk up to Hector Tobar, the maitre d’, and tell him that Dr. Tom Ferraro sent you. And then get ready to smile.

READERS WRITE

Trump’s art of the deal with the Taliban

esponding to Gayle Palmer’s letter, “GOP fights for Blacks as Dems keep them down,” let me just say that most of her facts about Black people are either outdated or typical of a racist outlook. Further,it’s impossible to deal with Trump people like her since most of their argumentative positions are based upon fake facts that originally target an audience with brains that were previously empty, with a need to “fill ’em up” with any form of garbage. Enough! Back up the garbage truck and return the garbage to Mar Largo. What currently needs to be looked at is the disaster that’s

going on in Afghanistan. There is little doubt that President Biden made a horrible mistake when he agreed to accept and follow through on Trump’s fatally flawed deal with the Taliban instead of renegotiating it. Although he is paying dearly for his decision in the polls, it is the people of Afghanistan who could be paying for it with their lives. Let’s go back in time, first to Feb. 29, 2020, when Trump’s deal with the Taliban was completed. In it, Trump agreed to concrete concessions in exchange for unenforceable promises from an untrustworthy enemy. There was one part

of that agreement that Biden could not renegotiate even if he wanted to. Trump agreed to release 5,000 Taliban prisoners in March and at the same time remove sanctions from members of the Taliban that include travel bans, asset freezes and an arms embargo. Perhaps Trump had forgotten that the World Trade Center is no longer there. Supposedly Trump’s deal was to finally allow us to get our troops out of Afghanistan, but Trump apparently didn’t know or didn’t care that once our troops were out of the country, our ability to enforce the Taliban promises without a military presence would be non-existent.

However, another question could come into the picture. What did Trump personally get out of the deal? We had thrown so much money into Afghanistan and recently the former president of Afghanistan fled the country with hundreds of millions of dollars, apparently packed in suitcases, so many that in his hurry to flee many suitcases were left behind. Could the Taliban have made another promise to Trump, one that would be financially rewarding to him? For Trump, isn’t money part of the art of the deal? Let’s now go back to another time, say 1945. Can you imag-

ine if Trump had been president back then, nearing the end of another war, and he made a similar deal with Adolf Hitler, allowing such Nazi leaders as Heinrich Himmler, Herman Goring, Joseph Goebbels and Martin Bormann to go free, with free access to the rest of the world? A deal between two autocrats is not so diﬃcult to imagine. Does that sound crazy? Thank God back then Harry Truman was president. At least he was sane. Alvin Goldberg Great Neck Letters Continued on Page 42

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NORTHWELL NURSES SHOW THEY’VE GOT TALENT BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Northwell Health Nurses Choir will appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent semi-finals with the chance for $1 million still alive. The group, composed of 18 nurses, will compete with over a dozen acts throughout the elimination rounds for the amateur tournament. During the season premiere on June 1, longtime judge Howie Mandel awarded them his golden buzzer, the rare award given to acts that allows them to bypass judge cuts and send them straight to live shows in Hollywood, Calif. This season, judge cuts, a middle ground between auditions and live shows, were not included with the program. The majority of the group hails from Long Island and diﬀerent hospitals in New York’s largest health system. The quick transition from strangers to family began last year during the COVID-19 pandemic when they originally organized to sing for a nonprofit. Nurse Heroes, organized to raise awareness for the global nurse shortage and funds for nursing scholarships, was the launching pad for what has snowballed into taking the country by storm. “You are the most inspiring moment that I have had in the last year,” said Mandel in June. “Not only for who you are, for what you do, thank you.” The former “Deal or No Deal” host quickly awarded them the highly sought after golden buzzer after hearing the nurses’ rendition of a mixture between “Lean on Me” and “Stand by Me”. “We love being nurses,” said Emanuel Remilus, of Cohen’s Children Medical Center in Queens. “It is our passion, it’s what drives us.” On Youtube, their show-stealing performance has amassed over 1.5 million views. The season-opening eﬀort two months ago was matched again Wednesday, when America voted them to the live semi-finals along with four other acts.

Two other acts followed via an online vote during the broadcast, and a judge’s vote. Five acts were sent home Wednesday. The group, all donning their blue scrubs, performed “You Will be Found” from the Broadway play “Dear Evan Hansen” Tuesday night. The performance reiterated to the judges how galvanizing their story is. “I believe that America needs you right now,” said judge Simon Cowell. “The world needs you right now.” Upon their announcement to the next round, the group revealed the spirit they all share to keep them pushing forward.

“This is such a huge opportunity for us to be able to represent the nursing profession on such a large stage,” said Remilus. “I just hope that our message of hope really carries us through these tough times.” “America’s Got Talent” 16th season began on June 1. The program airs on NBC Tuesdays at 8PM and Wednesday at the same time for the live elimination rounds. Eight rounds of auditions were held for acts vying to move on, while judges can eliminate them any time via a buzzer during the performance. A second round was held before final lineups were made

for the quarterfinals at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. The season finale awards the winning contestant a grand prize of $1 million. Speaking to the judges after their opening performance, Winne Mele, Director of Perioperative Services at Plainview Hospital, said the group just wants to provide some solace for those that need it. “We know that there are a lot of us still out there that are hurting,” said Mele. “We’re hoping to just shoot out some joy and some love, and to let them know that we found our resilience, and we’re hoping that they do as well.”

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Golden Buzzer recipients Northwell Health Nurse Choir were voted by America into the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent.”

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Warbirds, Wings And Wheels returns to L.I. Long Island’s American Airpower Museum will host its Warbirds, Wings and Wheels Show on Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Sept. 4 and Sunday, Sept. 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Museum, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, New York. Come to the Museum’s two-day spectacular celebrating the history of Aviation and Automobiles! Get up close and personal with vintage Biplanes, Model A and T Fords, plus the Museum’s fleet of World War II aircraft. There will be flights available on vintage aircraft, contests, raﬄes and much, much more.

On Saturday, vintage Biplanes from the Bayport Aerodrome Society will land on the tarmac and taxi up to park on AAM’s ramp at Hangar 3. On display with the Biplanes will be vintage cars from the Model A Ford Club of Long Island (Model A and T Fords, plus others). The Museum’s sponsor, Cockpit USA, will donate one flight jacket to the winner of the best car and one flight jacket for the winner of the best airplane contests. Be there Sunday as the Museum’s WWII squadron fires up their mighty engines and lifts oﬀ to perform exciting flight maneuvers over Republic Airport. Aerial

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Finding balance in an unbalanced world BY K E I T H W. F I V ES ON In my recent book, I write about finding balance in an unbalanced world using mindfulness. The book, called “The Mindfulness Experience – 8 Strategies to Live Life Now, ” details how we can apply mindfulness to everyday situations. In this article, I will outline some of those situations. Let’s start with the question around mindfulness and what it is. What is the nature of the mind? What does it mean to be mindful, or “in our right minds?” That phrase describes calm, reasonable, and sane people who don’t climb into lion enclosures at the zoo or put themselves or others in harm’s way. When people are in their right minds, they make reasoned decisions and benefit themselves and others. They seek to work in understandable ways. They don’t drive their cars off cliffs or into snowbanks. You can tell when someone isn’t in their right mind because they are not making sense (speaking gibberish) or doing anything that would be considered “reasonable.” – sound familiar? The word mindfulness comes from the Buddhist tradition that teaches us to be present by using the breath as an anchor to bring us back to the present moment. In this way, mindfulness has been defined as a tool that helps us pay attention in a particular way, on purpose, to the present moment. So, practicing mindfulness/breathing is a way of focusing the mind on being in the present moment, again and again, to whatever is showing up for us, without judgment. By practicing mindful breathing and awareness, we get better control over anxiety, depression, anger. In addition, we can make different choices by giving ourselves the presence and cognition to make rational chooses based on logic by activating and strengthening the prefrontal cortex rather

than relying on impulse, reacting, fighting, or running away. When we are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, we often forget to breathe. This is the time to activate our nervous system, to slow it down. We need to take a moment to pause and ask ourselves what’s happening in the present? Sometimes it can be hard to identify how we feel and why because there is so much going on around us. One good way of assessing our emotions is checking our breathing, whether fast, slow, or even. What’s going on in our bodies? Are we sweating, uncomfortable, feeling tense, or sensations? What’s happening in the environment around us? Mindfulness has been proven to be a powerful tool for mental health. Mindfulness is an emerging field of science that focuses on our state of consciousness or awareness. It can help people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and anger by controlling their thoughts and making diﬀerent choices. By making other choices,

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we avoid responding too quickly to a situation. With a mindful pause, people can make more reasoned and less reactive decisions, which benefits themselves and others. In my book, I provide readers with an in-depth look at how they can incorporate mindfulness into their daily routine, with any activity— breathing, walking, eating, listening to music, talking with others, being in nature, etc. Mindfulness is called a practice because these skills need to be practiced during the day, which is essential for wellness, health, and overall integration of body, mind, spirit, food, fuel, and emotional wellbeing of our relationships and environment. List of mindfulness questions: — Do you check the time constantly? — Have you ever called in sick to work or school because you were too stressed about your responsibilities, only to feel worse when it was all over? — Are there days that go by where you remember very little, and you were just on autopilot? — Has work become an all-encompassing part of your life where it — Do you carry stress in your body? — Is there ever a time when you can’t stop thinking about something that happened during the day, and it’s challenging to pull yourself out of those thoughts long enough to get on with what needs to be done? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, then you are likely experiencing the Mindfulness Gap. The gap describes that moment when we know what needs to be done but can’t seem to do it because of all our distractions and anxieties running through us at once. That gap between knowing and doing is our opportunity to start a mindfulness practice.

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Ask North Shore Guidance Center experts In this monthly column, therapists from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center answer your questions on issues related to parenting, mental health and children’s well-being. To submit a question, email communications@northshorechildguidance.org. Question: When I think about my youth, it seems like it was so easy compared to what our children face today. It’s not just the pandemic—although that is certainly an enormous factor—but also the pressures from social media, school, other kids, etc. How can I help my two daughters manage all the stress that they’re facing? —Missing the Good Old Days Dear Good Old Days: Many adults reflect on their childhood through rosecolored glasses, remembering fun family vacations, games of flashlight tag, selling lemonade on the corner and all the other good stuff. And there’s certainly nothing wrong with reveling in such memories. But if we take off those glasses, we’re likely to also remember the pressures of doing well in school, or the bully who made us feel frightened and small, or the fights our parents had over money. Childhood isn’t now (and probably never was) a scene out of old sitcoms like The Andy Griffith Show or The Brady Bunch. We had plenty of stresses

to manage as we grew into adulthood. Still, in modern culture, childhood stress has reached a whole new level. As you said, the COVID pandemic is unprecedented in our lifetimes, and it not only created new and traumatic issues, it magnified the ones that already existed. While losing a normal year of school brought challenges, for many children and teens, school had been a high-pressure zone for years. Today’s youth are often overbooked with extracurricular activities. And, in the biggest change of all, they experience

a constant barrage of social media messages that can often make them feel like they’ll never measure up to their peers. One thing that is essential to healthy development is free time to daydream, but children and teens spend most of their time on digital devices, be it their smartphones, videogames or other tech gadgets. And COVID isn’t the only worry haunting our children. Kids are not immune to the news on school shootings, climate change and social unrest, with people taking sides and forgetting how to disagree with a measure of kindness and civility. All of these messages and non-stop activities can be overwhelming. Following are seven ways you can help your children manage their stress level and find balance in their lives. If your kids are booked with activities and homework from dusk to dawn, ask them if they are feeling overwhelmed. Let them know you will not be disappointed if they decide to lighten their schedule. While you can’t shield your children from your own stresses, it’s important not to overwhelm them and transfer your anxieties onto them. Be mindful of your language when discussing subjects like financial or health concerns around your kids, especially the little ones. How you respond to stressors in your life will

have a huge impact on how your children learn to do the same. Next time you are feeling overwhelmed, model behavior that can be helpful to your child, such as taking a deep breath, exercising, reading or spending time in nature. Did your child see something on the news or hear something from friends that scared them? Don’t simply tell them not to worry; talk to them about their fears without judgment and reassure them that your family is safe. Make sure your child is getting enough sleep. Some quick tips: Eliminate electronics at least an hour before bed; suggest that they read a book, or read with them; and when it’s time to turn oﬀ the lights, keep the room dark. Kids feel more comfortable when the family has routines that they can depend on. One simple idea: Institute family game night, so everyone will experience a fun and relaxing time together. If they are experiencing signs of depression and anxiety that are impacting their daily functioning, don’t be reluctant to reach out for professional help. During the pandemic, North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center is seeing clients remotely via telehealth platforms or, when deemed necessary, in person. To make an appointment, call (516) 6261971 or email intake@northshorechildguidance.org.

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demand on the brain than simply doing those tasks one after another. All students, and especially those who are struggling with focus, should be encouraged to take on one task at a time. Take breaks. The Cleveland Clinic notes that various studies have found that periodic breaks improve mood, boost performance and increase a person’s ability to concentrate and pay attention. Many students are well acquainted with lengthy cramming sessions on the eve of a big exam, which can feel like a rite of passage for high schoolers and college students. Parents and educators can emphasize the importance of taking breaks during such sessions and how periodic rest can help improve performance. Take a piecemeal approach to big tasks. The Child Mind Institute notes that breaking big tasks down into smaller, more manageable pieces can help kids effectively tackle more challenging tasks. The piecemeal approach can make big tasks seem less daunting, and the success kids have at each smaller task can provide some needed momentum as they draw closer to solving the problem. Many students struggle to focus on their studies. Some simple strategies can help students overcome such challenges and fulfill their academic potential.

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Tips for dorm room and campus safety

ife on a college campus can be exciting, especially for freshmen enjoying their first taste of life away from home. As exciting as campus life can be, it also can be a bit nervewracking for students who have never before had to fend for themselves. Administrators and security personnel work to make school environments as safe as possible, but incidents can happen on any campus. A recent

report from Campus Safety and Security, there were 38,100 reported criminal offenses, including burglary and identity theft, on college campuses in the United States in 2017.

Students need not live in fear on campus, but embracing various safety measures can make life at school that much safer. Hide or lock up valuables. You never know what may catch the eye of a thief. Devices and cash are near the top of lists of most commonly stolen possessions, but a desperate student may steal notes or even expensive textbooks if he or she is struggling. Always close doors and lock dorm rooms when leaving. Keep valuables out of sight at school. Consider buying a dorm room safe and lock your locker at all times. Prepare for emergencies. Research the school’s policies on emergency preparedness. Some have text alert systems for emergency situations like adverse weather conditions, while others have clear guidelines on what students should do if they feel threatened in any way. Participate in fire drills and learn the nearest exits and protocols for emergency evacuations. Utilize the buddy system. Most campuses are safe to move around, but

it can’t hurt to schedule certain classes, particularly if they take place after dark, with a friend so you can walk to and from classes together. Security experts say that elevators and stairwells are common places for assailants to target victims. If you ever feel uncomfortable, trust your instincts and err on the side of caution.

Install window alarms. Many retailers sell battery-operated window alarms that can be adhered to windows. The alarms will activate if the window is opened or the glass breaks. These alarms can provide extra security even if your dorm room isn’t on the ground floor.

Be alert when ridesharing. The safety resource Safety.com says rideshare crimes are on the rise. Always identify your driver and vehicle before getting in and ask the driver to identify your name, as he or she will have it and your destination. Wait for the ride in a safe place, and try to avoid riding alone.

Maintain personal health. Be sure to visit the doctor and stay current on necessary vaccinations, such as the one for meningococcal disease. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the risk for meningococcal disease in college students is slightly higher than the risk in other teens and young adults who are not attending college. Other communicative diseases can spread more easily on campus as well. Campus and dorm safety is multifaceted. Informed students can reduce their risk of being involved in accidents or being targeted by criminals.

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Added sugars and their effects on weight loss efforts

dded sugars could be compromising people’s effort to lose weight and get fit.

A 2009 report from researchers with the American Heart Association urged people to limit their intake of added sugars while noting that Americans get most of their added sugars from sugar-sweetened beverages, including sodas. A 2010 study led by a researcher from the Harvard School of Public Health noted that consumption of such beverages has increased considerably in recent decades, which has tracked positively with rising rates of obesity over that time.

But pinning the bulk of the blame for rising obesity rates on sugar-sweetened beverages would be a mistake, as such drinks are not the only popular source of added sugars. Candy, baked goods, sugary cereals, and even some dried fruits contain significant amounts of added sugars.

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stepped in and did their own investigation based on Newsday’s reporting int brokers directing buyers away from certain neighborhoods. However, I am quite sure many are appealing their situations as this is their lifeblood and career in earning a living. Being ignorant of basic common sense and updated laws and discriminatory practices is no excuse for not doing the right thing. There are way too many who wait until the last minute to stay on top of their continuing education and the required 22.5 credits that is required every two years to renew their licenses. All of a sudden there is a rush to meet their deadlines, when one should be taking classes on a regular basis which in turn would allow them to learn, absorb and retain more of information and knowledge. This makes them better qualified, enabling them to be more beneficial and in the end to be able to oﬀer greater value to their clients. So hire an experienced, qualified, knowledgeable Broker, regardless of the size of their oﬃce as opposed to getting hung up on a company name and all their advertising and smoke and mirrors, spouting how big they are and the amount and number of deals that they do. Historically from my past and current experiences and dealing with Brokers and salespeople day in and day out, only 10 percent of all agents earn a living that provides them a lifestyle worthy of being called an entrepreneur and a successful business person. Philip A. Raices is the owner/ Broker of Turn Key Real Estate at 3 Grace Ave Suite 180 in Great Neck. He has 40 years of experience in the Real Estate industry and has earned designations as a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (G.R.I.) and also as a Certified International Property Specialist (C.I.P.S). For a “FREE” 15-minute consultation, a value analysis of your home, or to answer any of your questions or concerns he can be reached by cell: (516) 6474289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in the

Willistons

31 Post Avenue, Williston Park

507 Roslyn Road, East Williston

5 bd, 5ba, 4,800 sqft, Sold On: 5/14/21, Sold Price: $1,315,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: East Williston

3 bd, 2 ba, Sold On: 6/16/21, Sold Price: $787,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: East Williston

89 Princeton Street, Williston Park

544 Liberty Avenue, Williston Park

3 bd, 2 ba, 1,438 sqft, Sold On: 6/10/21, Sold Price: $625,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

4 bd, 2 ba, 1,553 sqft, Sold On: 6/29/21, Sold Price: $630,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Mineola

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

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Gov introduces mask mandate for schools Continued from Page 1 over a 24-hour period, two days after the illness began. Any individual in close contact with someone infected is required to stay home for 10 days after exposure. In Mineola, the proposed health and safety protocols, released after last Thursday’s board meeting, “require that all faculty, staﬀ, and students wear masks for all indoor activities regardless of vaccination status.” Outdoor activities, such as recess and sporting events, will not require masks. District Superintendent Michael Nagler said he wanted to present the reasoning for the policy. “It’s a balance of what do we want to accomplish when we reopen,” said Nagler. “I think the majority of people I hear from want schools back. They want kids in class learning the way we used to. We don’t want to fill out forms every day, don’t want to be six feet. We want our sports back, our extracurriculars back.” After outlining similar health and safety mandates, Allison Brown, superintendent of the Roslyn schools, said filters and air conditioning have been installed in educational spaces, which will supplement air purifiers to increase air quality and ventilation. Consideration of bringing plexiglass

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North Shore school districts continue to announce their reopening plans ahead of their first days of school within the next week. into classrooms that children can use at their leisure was requested by one speaker, and others pleaded to keep control in the hands of parents instead. “Kids are being victimized,” said one resident. “It’s just evil.” Many audience members in the board room during the Sewanhaka Central High School District’s Board of Education meeting asked to give taxpayers more freedom.

Public comments were mixed, with many parents wanting the option to decide about masks and to have more control over their children. “If you say you’re going to use science, then use the science,” resident Danny Santana said. “You can take from me, I’m an adult. But if you go for my kids, I have to defend them.” “We don’t have the ability to manage

a school district based on trust. I can’t trust who’s vaccinated and who’s not,” another resident said. “Amidst this crisis, when the government made mask mandates, it made life easier.” In the New Hyde Park-Garden City Park school district, residents asked if the board was blindly following recommendations from the state. “Last time I checked this was a republic,” said a resident. “What happened to the freedom of choice?” “Why are we going to a higher and higher authority to find an excuse to bring back masks? Where is the advocacy for the children?” a resident said. District Superintendent Jennifer Morrison said the board is doing whatever it can to make sure the school district can return to normalcy. “As the guidance changes, we change with the guidance,” she said. “Masks are the mitigating factor to help us get there.” Teachers and staﬀ members in public school districts throughout New York City are required to be vaccinated against the coronavirus vaccine, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Friday. Roughly 148,000 school employees will be required by the city to have at least a first dose by Sept. 27.

Northwell administers third doses of vaccine Continued from Page 2 Curran touted the countywide initiatives to get residents vaccinated including the “We Can Do It, Nassau” campaign to increase public awareness of the health benefits of getting vaccinated. The county also provided pop-up vaccination sites throughout Nassau to help those in hardto-reach populations get inoculated. The state Health Department, which also breaks down vaccination rates by ZIP code, found that the 11042 ZIP code of New Hyde Park continues to have the

lowest rate at 21.3 percent of people vaccinated. That area, however, consists primarily of businesses south of the Northern State Parkway and along Marcus Avenue. The next lowest vaccination rate on the North Shore is the 66.1 percent in the 11024 ZIP code of the Great Neck peninsula, made up by the Village of Kings Point. The next lowest one is also in Great Neck, with the 11023 ZIP code at a 68.9 percent rate, according to the figures. This area incorporates parts of the villages of Great Neck and Saddle Rock,

along with Great Neck Gardens and Harbor Hills. The highest vaccination rate, 87.8 percent, is also on the Great Neck peninsula, the 11020 ZIP code, consisting primarily of the Village of Lake Success and University Gardens. Some of this area is also made up of Great Neck South Middle and High School, North Shore Hebrew Academy and the Fresh Meadow Country Club. The statistics also show vaccination rates of 84.7 percent in Roslyn, 83.5 per-

cent in Albertson, 82.9 percent in New Hyde Park’s 11040 ZIP code, 81 percent in Williston Park, 80.8 percent in Mineola, 80.6 percent in Port Washington, 79.2 percent in Roslyn Heights, 79 percent in Great Neck’s 11021 ZIP code, 76 percent in Manhasset, and 73.5 percent in Floral Park. In total, the 13 North Shore ZIP codes average a 80.4 percent vaccination rate. Without the 21.3 percent figure in the 11042 ZIP code, the average increases to 85.3 percent.

NHP-GCP district approves mask mandate Continued from Page 2 During a public comment period, residents who filled out a card were able to speak for three minutes at a time. A resident could go to the podium multiple times, but only speaking for three minutes in order to allow everyone to speak.

The mandates were met with diﬀering opinions, and often requests to give parents the option to choose. “Last time I checked this was a republic,” said a resident. “What happened to the freedom of choice?” Many residents questioned whether

the board was blindly following the recommendations, which are not law. “Why are we going to a higher and higher authority to find an excuse to bring back masks? Where is the advocacy for the children?” a resident said. Morrison reiterated that the board is

doing whatever it can to make sure the school district can return to normalcy. “As the guidance changes, we change with the guidance,” she said. “Masks are the mitigating factor to help us get there.”

A journey from Herricks to Tokyo Olympics Continued from Page 3 After high school, he received an oﬀer to play in the Cincinnati Reds organization but declined so he could attend St. John’s University. His junior year with the Red Storm proved to be the one that would pave the way for future success. Katz went 3-1 with

a 3.40 ERA in 19 mound appearances with 52 strikeouts in 55.2 innings. That year Katz and the Red Storm won the Big East championship and secured a berth in the College World Series. Katz said he looks to keep everything from preparation to live-game action as simple as possible. Simplicity also goes into his

pre-game ritual, ensuring his shoes are tied tightly. “It’s mindless and simple but it’s my thing,” according to his Olympic bio. Now, with appearances in both the World Baseball Classic and the Olympics under his belt, Katz eyes a call-up to the major leagues as his next mountain to climb. While

continuous hard work and dedication will be required, Katz said he looks forward to wrapping up his eventful 2021 on a high note. “My goal for the rest of this year [in the minors] is to finish strong,” Katz said. “It’s not about how you start, it’s about how you finish, and I think that can be tied to pretty much anything in life.”

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Mineola ed board beats Hochul to punch Continued from Page 1 The Mineola school district’s health and safety protocols, released after Thursday’s board meeting, “require that all faculty, staff, and students wear masks for all indoor activities regardless of vaccination status.” Outdoor activities, such as recess and sporting events, will not require masks. The board said it would reconsider the safety practices six weeks after the first day of classes on Sept. 1, but officials said later that the governor’s action had made that moot. Last week officials said decisions will be made based on health authorities such as the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the state Department of Health and the county Department of Health, among others. “All things considered, if there is no spike and there is no high transmission rate, then we can move away from it,” said Michael Nagler, superintendent of schools. Nagler acknowledged at the time that things could change with Hochul’s governorship commencing. Regardless, he said he didn’t expect major changes and wanted to provide the reasoning behind the policy. “It’s a balance of what do we want to accomplish when we reopen,” Nagler said. “I think the majority of people I hear from want schools back. They want kids in class learning the way we used to. We don’t want to fill out forms every day, don’t want to be six feet. We want our sports back, our extracurriculars back.” Speaking on the protocols, Nagler added: “We can do all of those things confidently. I think one thing that enables us to do all that is wearing

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The Mineola school district announced that masks will be required for students, teachers and other staff members indoors. masks.” Part of the safety provisions include no offerings for fully remote or virtual learning programs, three feet of distance where practical for indoor locations and normal transportation schedules with masks at all times for occupants. CDC guidelines say 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 the illness began. Any individual in close contact with someone infected is required to stay home for 10 days after exposure. The state Department of Health and the governor’s office previously announced they would not provide advice to slow the spread of the in-

creasingly infectious virus in elementary, middle and high schools. Board Vice President Patrick Talty reminded those in attendance in person and online that schools are almost a haven in their communities. “School is a very safe place to be,” he said. “We’re going to keep it that way until we have the confidence to take the masks off.”

G.N. man charged with rape, sexual abuse Continued from Page 12 If convicted, Kahlon faces a maximum of 25 years in prison. Kahlon’s bail was set at $250,000 cash, a $500,000 bond, and $1 million

partially secured bond. Kahlon reportedly surrendered his passports and was required to wear an electronic ankle monitor. Eﬀorts to reach Kahlon’s lawyer

were unavailing. “This defendant allegedly brutalized a woman in his home and forced his victim to perform various sexual acts,” acting District Attorney Joyce

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Biden blunders in Afghan evacuation

he title of your Viewpoint Column on Aug. 20 was “Biden makes necessary adjustments to evacuate from Afghanistan.” Nothing could be further from the truth. On Friday, at one of his tightly controlled press conferences, with selected questions from a very small number of stooge journalists, he lied, obfuscated and acted just plain confused. He said that people could get to the airport safely with the help of the Taliban, he stated that foreign governments did not have a negative outlook on his handling of the Afghan evacuation and that there was no indication that anyone had been injured on their way to the airport. What planet is this man living on? There is video after video of injured souls and story after story of checkpoints where people are being abused, having their papers and passports stolen and are pre-

vented from making their way to the airport. Everything he said was a lie. Even his owngenerals and spokespeople have contradicted him. They have all stated that he was informed of the danger of Kabul and the country falling imminently and he ignored all the warnings. Your writer calls Trump’s deal with the Taliban a “sham deal.” Let me enlighten her and the rest of you. Kash Patel (see editor’s note) served as chief of staﬀ for the Department of Defense and as deputy assistant to the president for counter terrorism in the Trump administration. The following is his description of the deal that Trump made with the Taliban after he was instructed to “arrange a conditionsbased, methodical exit plan that would preserve the national interest:” “The Afghan government and the Taliban were both told they

would face the full force of the U.S. military if they caused any harm to Americans or American interests in Afghanistan. Both parties would negotiate to create an interim joint government, and both sides had to repudiate al Qaeda. Lastly, a small special operations force would be stationed in the country to take direct action against any terrorist threats that arose. When all those conditions were met along with cascading conditions, then a withdrawal could and did begin.” There were multiple meetings between President Ashraf Ghani and the Taliban. (quotes taken from NY Post article of Aug. 20) Does anyone think that Trump would be a party to this grotesque evacuation fiasco without taking immediate action to show who was in control? Do you think he would have given up the air base and all of that equipment so the enemy could use it at will or sell it to our

enemies? Trump was not re-elected so as of Jan. 6, 2021, he had no control over any of these negotiations or actions taken. On Friday Biden said he would “do everything, everything we can to provide safe evacuation and we will get you home” Today is Sunday, crickets are chirping, no plan, no action, no more troops, no nothing. In the meantime, people are being hunted down, many are being tortured and killed, one Afghan woman was set on fire because the Taliban animal she was forced to cook for did not like her cooking. Blood is being spilled, Joe, and every day that you sit there in your somnambuliststate the danger of American blood and those of Afghans who helpedus is in danger of being spilled. It will all be on your hands if you do not ACT NOW. The average guy on the street could have

planned this evacuation better than you and your cronies. If conditions are not rectified, this will be a stain on Biden, his whole administration and on America for decades to come. Our borders are open and out of control, inflation is rising, crime is rampant, our children are being brainwashed with Critical Race Theory (anti-white racism) and now this. Welcome to the destructive leadership of the Democratic Party. Gayle Palmer Williston Park Editor’s note: Kaah Patel, a Garden City native and Trump loyalist, became a high-level White House staﬀer who repeatedly challenged the nation’s intelligence agencies to release information to exonerate President Trump from criticism leveled by his opponents.

Let ‘United States of Al’ speak for all Afghans

Y CBS Channel 2’s unannounced, last-minute cancellation Aug. 16 of the “United States of Al” repeat episode will not soothe America’s guilt. The Biden administration’s incompetent planning for the evacuation of thousands of our own

citizens along with Afghans who served as interpreters or worked for Americans will do nothing to save their lives. The Taliban will extract their revenge in coming days, weeks and months for those citizens who worked with us during the 20-year war in Afghanistan.

It is too bad that no one in the Biden administration paid attention to the public service announcement at the end of one episode. Two of the actors, Adhir Kalyan who plays Al, the Afghan interpreter, and Parker Young, who plays Riley, the Marine, promoted a private

organization dedicated to helping Afghan citizens, who put their lives on the line for us, to America. CBS should be ashamed of themselves for promoting Taliban-style censorship to America. They have the moral courage of the Cowardly Lion from the

land of Oz, known as Hollywood. Watch how they will find a way to weasel out of their previous legal contract to produce a second season of “United States of Al.” Larry Penner Great Neck

Stop rewriting history of Afghan war

eptember 11, 2001 didn’t happen because Al-Qaeda had bases in Afghanistan, it happened because the Bush administration wasn’t paying attention. A similar planned attack on the July 2001 G-8 Summit in Genoa, intending to use hijacked airliners as missiles (with G.W. Bush as the target!) was foiled, so it should have taken no great

leap of imagination to at least recognize the domestic threat. The Bush administration was, however, obsessed with Iraqi leader Sadam Hussein going into Afghanistan. Sadam, Sadam, Sadam! No domestic plot or great conspiracy, just incompetence and a lack of vision. This was my spoken assessment to my spouse, and others, within moments of the very first

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video reports that morning on the “Today Show” “that a small plane may have hit the World Trade Center”. The scale of the “gash” in the building said it all to me! I said immediately “that it was no light plane, it was an airliner and it was intentional, and if there’s one, there are more!”. In my next breadth, I telephoned my son, who was working downtown at the time,

to warn him- the second plane hit while we were speaking and he had to hang up and flee. And I’m just some guy who reads the newspapers. The rank revisionism and fork-tongued finger pointing begins, led by none other than the daughter of the man whose vision failed the nation so miserably, Liz Cheney, and Trumplican functionaries who helped

broker, and bragged about “the deal” made with the Taliban. Twenty years on, anyone urging an ongoing American military eﬀort in Afghanistan is just urging the ongoing eﬀort to paper over the intelligence and leadership failures that led to that September horror. Enough Already! Eric Cashdan Sands Point

When more means less

single-family house was just demolished. A twofamily will be constructed in its place. That’s the more. Here’s the less. The neighborhood will lose two more spaces to park on the street.

It’s time new village leadership walks their talk. What’s the plan for mitigating the lack of onstreet parking being swallowed by the new two-family residencia? Was this just a(nother)cam-

paign talking point or do you have a plan. If the latter, let’s hear it because our neighborhood is running out of space and patience. Dan Garcia Manorhaven

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READERS WRITE

Mr. Davret has the answers, I have a question

n response to the Aug. 20, 2021 Readers Write, ”Mr. Marlin has questions. I have answers,” I have a question for Mr. Davret. Do you believe former

President Obama’s $15 million, Martha’s Vineyard mansion on the ocean wastes resources and should be demolished to provide space for multi-family housing? Readers will find the follow-

ing very informative: Forget global Warming and Rising Sea Levels — Obamas Buying $15 Million Martha’s Vineyard Mansion on the Ocean (thegatewaypundit.com)

In conclusion, for those who favor attached duplexes or very, modern and eﬃcient apartments look no further than New York City. As a result of the great leadership of De Blasio

and Cuomo the cost of rent or buying a co-op has come down substantially. Walter J. Jaworski New Hyde Park

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Compass adds new L.I. offices Compass, the real estate technology company, announces that it has expanded its presence in Long Island. The national company recently opened new oﬃces in Rockville Centre and Woodbury, welcoming over 30 agents known for their local expertise. As technology continues to enhance the home selling and buying process. Compass’ expanded presence in the region comes on the heels of the company launching 15 major new markets this year alone including North Carolina, Missouri, Indiana, and Minnesota, further boosting the industry’s leading agent referral network from coast to coast. “I joined Compass to provide my clients with the industry’s leading technology and support my business with the industry’s leading national referral network,” said Karen Elefante. “I am excited to take

my business to another level, and play a role in what the future of real estate looks like.” With the new Long Island oﬃces, Compass has over 300 agents in the North and South Shore, most of which onboarded virtually during the pandemic. Compass equips agents with a technology platform that optimizes the way they run their business from customer service management to marketing.

The platform is updated regularly by hundreds of engineers. Most recently the company introduced Video Studio, an AI-powered, videobased suite of tools that empowers agents to create professional, custom listing videos in minutes and share them seamlessly with their networks. “With Compass in the area, we have the opportunity to help locals sell their homes faster and for more money and welcome new

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buyers to the places we know and love,” said Fran Mazer, a founding agent who is working out of the Woodbury office. In 2019, the company welcomed the ColombosDooley Team, expanding its presence to the North Shore and with this latest expansion, adds a bigger presence to the South Shore as well. The Rockville Centre office is located at 10 Merrick Road, Suite 430W. Local expert, Karen Elefante, who was formerly with Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, is one of the founding agents of that office. Down the road in Woodbury, the Compass office is located in the Woodbury Commons Shopping Center at 8285 Jericho Turnpike #16 and is home to local real estate experts including the Fran Mazer Team, Batui Morbi, Cheryl Goldman, Maddy Camay, and the Lisa Fasano Team.

Legislator Ellen Birnbaum presents a COVID-19 Caregiver pin to a North Shore University Hospital leader on Wednesday, Aug. 18.

Since March 2020, Nassau County’s first responders and healthcare professionals have continued to selflessly serve and protect the public amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. As a token of her appreciation for their unwavering efforts, Nassau County Legislator Ellen W. Birnbaum (D — Great Neck) presented COVID-19 Caregiver pins to the leaders and staff of Northwell Health’s North Shore University Hospital staff. Birnbaum and North Shore Universality Hospital Executive Director Jon Sendach led the ceremony, which was held on the Hospital’s executive patio. Rabbi Dr. Hillel Fox, the Hospital’s director of chaplaincy care, offered a benediction. “Through their courageous service during the most challenging days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the outstanding team of professionals at North Shore University Hospital provided crucial support and compassionate care to our community,” Birnbaum said. “We are all grateful for their heroic efforts, and I was humbled to have this opportunity to present them with a small token of appreciation on behalf of the residents they served so well during an unprecedented public health crisis.”

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Town announces donation drive for Haiti North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Viviana Russell, and the Town Board, in partnership with Assemblywoman Michaelle Solages and Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages, have announced a donation drive for the victims of Saturday’s 7.2-magnitude earthquake in Haiti. “The Town of North Hempstead sends its deepest condolences to the residents of Saint-Louis du Sud, Haiti, along with their family and friends, in the wake of the

catastrophic earthquake that occurred on Saturday,” said Bosworth. “We are organizing this donation drive and relief eﬀort in the hopes of providing much-needed help and comfort to those impacted by this tragic event.” Only the requested donations will be accepted. Accepted items include water containers, OTC drugs, casting, bandages, wound care kits, first aid kits, baby supplies, medical supplies, personal hygiene products, feminine hygiene products, and

rehabilitation equipment (e.g., crutches). Donations can be dropped oﬀ at the following locations: North Hempstead Town Hall, located at 220 Plandome Road in Manhasset (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) North Hempstead Town Clerk’s Office, location at 200 Plandome Road in Manhasset (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.) Michael J. Tully Park, at 1801 Evergreen Avenue in New Hyde Park (7 Days

a Week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) “Yes We Can” Community Center, at 141 Garden Street, Westbury (7 Days a Week, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.) Monetary donations will be accepted via the Haitian American Nurses Association of Greater NY: www.hanainc.org The town will be accepting donations through August 27 before providing all contributions to the victims in Haiti. For more information, call Assemblywoman Solages’ oﬃce at 516-599-2972

Input sought on tree policy, tree-related laws North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Veronica Lurvey, and the Town Board have recently unveiled the latest round of updated draft tree policy and local law amendments pertaining to tree preservation and removal. T hese revised proposals, as well as the preliminary draft amendments that were released earlier this year, were crafted in large part based on resident input. The Town is again seeking comments from the North Hempstead community on the updated proposals. “This has been a collaborative process, and we appreciate the continued

input from our residents on this important topic,” said Bosworth. “Our revised preliminary drafts were created based on research and discussions with civic representatives, residents, and Town departments. The Town understands how vital trees are to our environment and our neighborhoods, and we are continuing to incorporate resident feedback as we move towards finalizing our tree policy and code.” Proposed amendments to the Town Code cover tree removal when done with an activity requiring a building permit, tree removal in the public right-of-way, and tree removal from the front yard of

private property. Additional features in the proposal would establish a tree preservation fund and a tree advisory committee. The tree policy addresses sidewalk projects, a process for right-of-way tree removal by permit applications, guidelines for tree removal when tree roots infiltrate a house sewer connection, and tree replanting. “We welcome all comments because our goal is to present a tree code and policies that work throughout the entire Town,” said Lurvey. “Thank you to thank all of the constituents who have reached out to me with their input and suggestions so far. Our trees are important on so

many levels, and by adopting smart tree preservation policies today, we will be doing the right thing for future generations.” The public hearing is scheduled for the Thursday, Sept. 2 Town Board meeting. To view the proposals, visit: www. northhempsteadny.gov/treepolicy. Comments related to the preliminary draft tree proposals can be emailed to: TreeCodeComments@northhempsteadny.gov for consideration and will not be made part of the formal record. Comments that will be made part of the formal record can be emailed to: comments@northhempsteadny.gov

Silverberg named best lawyer in elder law For the eighth consecutive year, Stephen J. Silverberg has been selected by his peers in the 2022 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Elder Law. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing. Since 2007, Silverberg has been included in the Super Lawyer New York metro list

and has an AV Preeminent (5 out of 5) rating, the highest possible designation from Martindale-Hubbell. He is also a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA), bestowed on him by the National Elder Law Foundation, as authorized by the American Bar Association. Although the test started in 1993, there are fewer than 520 CELAs throughout the United States. Silverberg is a graduate of Hartwick College and Brooklyn Law School. He has been a member of both the New York and Florida Bars for over forty years. Silverberg is a nationally recognized leader in the areas of estate and tax planning, estate and trust administration, asset

Temple to offer sign language for holiday Temple Beth-El of Great Neck is pleased to be oﬀering American Sign Language (ASL) services for the second day of Rosh Hashanah. These services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. The entire community is invited to

worship. Join Temple Beth-El in person. Live streaming will also be available. Temple Beth-El wishes you a healthy, happy new year! For more information visit tbegreatneck.org or call 516-4870900.

preservation planning, and elder law. He is past president of the prestigious National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. In 2003 he was named a NAELA Fellow, the highest honor bestowed by NAELA to “attorneys…. whose careers concentrate on Elder Law, and who have distinguished themselves both by making exceptional contributions to meeting the needs of older Americans and by demonstrating commitment to the Academy.” Silverberg is also a former President and is a member of the New York State chapter of NAELA. In addition, the Law Oﬃce of Stephen J. Silverberg, PC has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a Best Law Firm since 2015.

Stephen J. Silverberg, Esq., CELA, Named to Best Lawyers 2022 for Elder Law

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Herricks touts Herricks art camp for kids collegiate athletes Herricks High School congratulated its collegiate athletes on June 17 and wished them well in their future endeavors! Standing (from left): Athletic Director Jim Petricca, Joshua Ethan Cabahug (soccer), Marcus Osieczkowski

(football), Dylan Haase (lacrosse). Seated (from left): Justin Chin (lacrosse), Isabella Schneiderman (cheerleading), Sheila O’Mara (soccer/basketball), Jen Schmidt (cross country/track) and Jay Chung (lacrosse).

Herricks elementary students dove into the world of art immediately after the school year concluded. During the week of June 28, an art camp held at the high school provided opportunities to explore various mediums and find inspiration in famous artists. Under the guidance of teachers Allyson Zebrowski, Maria Monda and Angela Raio, students in grades 1-5 completed their own interdisciplinary master-

pieces using clay, watercolor, photography, paint and much more. They learned about the movement in jazz-inspired works by Jackson Pollack and used marbles to design their own paintings. They explored the rhythms and patterns of indigenous Americans and those of modern artist Sonia Delaunay, combining visual arts and music in their own creations. Participants also learned about artist Yaoi Kusama and

wrapped trees in the courtyard with yarn in her style, and created photograms after studying positive and negative space. A collaborative sea life mural, displayed in the hallway, brought talents together with an assortment of illustrations. Special thanks goes to high school students Isabella Mathai, Tina Pathak, Julia Yam, Emily Eng, who served as teaching assistants throughout the week.

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Students display their sea life mural after a week long summer camp at Herricks High School.

Ra holds annual Heroes for Heroes Assemblyman Ed Ra (R-Franklin Square) recently held his annual “Heroes For Heroes” veterans appreciation picnic at VFW Post 2718 in Franklin Square. With the help of volunteers from Boy Scout Troop 93, Ra and his staﬀ were able to serve over 100 picnic lunches to local veterans and their guests. “It’s always important for us to say ‘thank you’ to the men and women who love their country so much they were willing to put everything on the line,” said Ra. State and county oﬃcials were on hand to counsel veterans about services

available to them, particularly concerning mental health, dealing with the ongoing pandemic and taking advantage of VA programming. Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell and Sharran Chambers Murphy from the Vets Center all attended the picnic. “I want to thank everyone who came together for our veterans today, especially our generous hosts from VFW Post 2718, our civic-minded scouts from Troop 93 and all of the state and county oﬃcials who oﬀered detailed information and unconditional support to our guests. What a great day,” said Ra.

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