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Vol. 70, No. 45

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Blakeman leads Curran County exec victory could give GOP sweep of top 4 posts, 14 of 19 legislative seats BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z

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Nassau County Republican Party Chairman Joseph Cairo announced the slate of Republican winners during Tuesday’s elections.

“I’m going to put together a team and fix the broken reassessment sysAs Republicans surged to wins tem and make proposals to further in Nassau County, Bruce Blakeman, cut fees and taxes and restore law a Town of Hempstead councilman, and order on Nassau County streets,” claimed victory in the race for county Blakeman said in a statement. “Thank executive over the Democratic in- you from the bottom of my heart for placing your trust in me to serve as cumbent, Laura Curran. In the race for district attorney, the next Nassau County Executive.” Curran, in a statement, pointed Republican attorney Anne Donnelly handily defeated Democratic state to the absentee votes that remained uncounted despite Sen. Todd Kaminsky. trailing Blakeman by According to reRelated election more than 11,000 sults from the Nassau stories votes. County Board of Elec“There are many tions, Blakeman rePAGES 18-20 thousands of absentee ceived 135,842 votes ballots that still must to replace Curran as county executive, while Curran re- be counted – with more coming in,” ceived 124,008 votes in Tuesday’s Curran said in a statement. “This is election. Absentee ballots remained not over and we must trust the process. Every Nassau resident who to be counted. Blakeman, a Republican who has participated in this election is owed been critical of Curran’s handling of the opportunity to have their voice the county’s property reassessment, heard. I have faith in Nassau County said his goal is to cut taxes and put and the good work we have accommoney back in the pockets of Nassau plished over the last four years.” taxpayers. Continued on Page 18

GOP wave sweeps North Hempstead BY R OB E RT PELAEZ

more than 3,000 votes in the race for Town of North Hempstead supervisor on Wednesday, accordRepublican Jennifer DeSena ing to results from the Nassau led Democrat Wayne Wink by County Board of Elections.

DeSena had 21,466 votes, while Wink had 18,327, with thousands of absentee ballots yet to be counted in Tuesday’s election. DeSena, of Manhasset, is the executive director of the Manhasset Coalition Against Substance Abuse. On Tuesday, she credited the lead to her team and

her family for all of their hard work during the campaign. “Thank you from a total newcomer pulling me right out of the community,” DeSena said. “I’m really excited to serve you and working with this team.” Wink, of Roslyn, is serving his second term as town clerk. The winner will succeed Democratic Supervisor Judi Bo-

sworth, 73, who did not seek re-election for a fifth term. Eﬀorts to reach the Board of Elections for comment on the status of outstanding absentee ballots were unavailing. According to Newsday, at least 4,000 absentee ballots remained outstanding in the supervisor race. Continued on Page 19

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Harrison Ave. garage Ann Galante gets set to open, finally Wall of Honor spot

Mineola set to receive possession 3 years later Mineola’s 1st women trusteee, mayor BY B R A N D ON DUFFY

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MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan said the Harrison Avenue parking garage is expected to open this month. BY B R A N D ON DUFFY The Harrison Avenue parking structure in Mineola is expected to be turned over to the village this month, three years after construction began, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Part of the LIRR Expansion Project, the garage has been constructed at the Mineola station west of Mineola Boulevard between Harrison Avenue and First Street and replaces a surfacelevel parking area. The five-level, 551-space garage represents a net increase of 446 parking spaces serving the Mineola station. The parking garage is one of two being built in conjunction with the Long Island Rail Road’s project, which is adding a third track on the Main Line between Floral Park and Hicksville. The parking garage is being turned over to the village long after it was completed, according to the MTA. Reasons for the delay include approvals and paperwork to be

completed, according to MTA spokesperson Aaron Donovan. In a statement to Blank Slate Media, Donovan said, “MTA Construction & Development was responsible for the construction of the Mineola-Harrison Avenue parking garage, which was completed in November of 2020, but the Village of Mineola will be operating the garage. As of now, all necessary building paperwork, building code approvals, and protocols, including certificate of occupancy, are in the process of being completed, which is handled by the Village of Mineola. Once those approvals are complete, the parking garage will be oﬃcially ready to be open, hopefully this month.” Donovan also said that while the MTA built the garage, the village will operate it. Mineola Mayor Scott Strauss said that he doesn’t want to take control of the garage until everything is sorted on the development side. He likened it to paying a contractor before the job is done and said he believes if potential issues

arise after taking control, the contractors won’t be able to return in a timely manner. Strauss said in a statement to Blank Slate Media, “The garage still hasn’t been turned over to us. It was originally supposed to be ours in July of 2020. 3TC and the MTA/LIRR claim they are almost finished clearing up the issues with the structure. They claim it should now be just a matter of weeks.” The mayor said that village staﬀ members have begun training for programs that handle both use and payment. At a Mineola Chamber of Commerce meeting in September, Strauss said he has not budgeted for any potential revenue from the parking structure. Speaking about a bevy of issues during a state of the village address, Strauss said, “Thank God we didn’t budget for any of the incoming revenue we were supposed to get … I can’t budget for something I don’t have, and I’m thankful we didn’t because we would have had a shortfall.” Continued on Page 34

Ann Galante, Mineola’s first female trustee and mayor and former receiver of taxes for the Town of North Hempstead, posthumously received the John S. DaVanzo Wall of Honor Award. Galante will receive a plaque in the village’s community center alongside other recipients who dedicated themselves to the village. The move comes after a committee made up of village trustees, Chamber of Commerce board members and a designated resident determined who made a lasting impact on the Village of Mineola. The wall, established in 2015 and named after DaVanzo, the longtime Mineola oﬃcial nicknamed “Mr. Mineola,” honored first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic last year. Other members include Lou Sanders, Ed Smith, Stanley Krause, Robert Hinck and Lou Santosus. Galante will be the first woman inducted. Galante, who died in 2004, was elected mayor in 1985. She served in the role until becoming North Hempstead’s receiver of taxes in 1991, where she would

stay through 2003. She was also president of the Mineola Welcome Wagon, a women’s organization designed to support and raise awareness for both charities and humanitarian projects, and a founding member of both the Circle of Friends Society of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County and Friends of A. Holly Patterson Nursing Home. During her mayoral term, Galante introduced the summer recreational program and was influential in orchestrating the first concert for Mineola by the Nassau Pops Symphony Orchestra, which has now become the annual holiday concert at Chaminade High School. Also included with Galante’s induction is an iPad that will be available in the center’s lobby, displaying each person on the Wall of Honor and additional background. The device was arranged by the chamber and members of Mineola High School’s computer science class and will allow family and friends of honorees to add more information. Village and chamber information will also be incorporated with the iPad. Continued on Page 34

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Ann Galante, Mineola’s first female trustee and mayor, will receive a spot upon the John S. DaVanzo Wall of Honor in the village’s community center.

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Viscardi names Rosa as new CEO CUNY vice chancellor to head nonprofit that employs, educates people with disabilities

BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y The Viscardi Center, a network of nonprofit organizations that employs, educates and empowers people with disabilities, has appointed Chris Rosa as its new CEO. Additionally, Rosa will serve as president of the Henry Viscardi School and Abilities Inc., according to a news release. Rosa replaces John D. Kemp, who has served as CEO since 2011, and will be the center’s fifth top executive in its 69-year history. The center announced in July that Kemp would resign on Oct. 31 to become president and CEO of the Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham, Alabama. Most recently, Rosa was assistant vice chancellor for student inclusion initiatives at the City University of New York, a position he has held since 2019. His involvement with the center includes being on the board of trustees since 2017, according to the center. Russ Cusick, board of directors chairman, said Rosa has an unmatched level of experience.

“A collaborative and visionary leader, Dr. Chris Rosa brings exemplary experience in education, non-profit and advocacy,” Cusick said. “He will continue the legacy of Dr. Henry Viscardi Jr. and lead the organizations to new heights.” The Queens native, who has been in a wheelchair since he was 12 years old due to Limb-Gurdie muscular dystrophy, said the Viscardi Center has long been paramount to him personally and he is excited about the new role. “As a lifelong New Yorker with a disability, The Viscardi Center has always loomed large in the formation of my disability rights consciousness and identity,” Rosa said. “The prospect of serving as the leader of this historic organization is, at once, humbling and thrilling!” Rosa graduated from Queens College in 1989 with a B.A. in sociology and philosophy before obtaining his Ph.D in sociology from CUNY in 2001. Additionally, Rosa has been active in his Queens community as a youth basketball coach for St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church in Flushing.

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N. Hempstead OKs $156.6M budget Town’s general fund tax levy to rise 2.92% while staying below state tax cap BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z The Town of North Hempstead adopted a $156.6 million budget for 2022 last Thursday that includes no service cuts and remains below the state’s tax cap. The budget, which was adopted during a special meeting, includes a general fund tax levy increase of more than $760,000, or 2.92 percent, from the 2021 adopted budget – going from $26,047,300 to $26,808,627. The increase will average $9.70 per household, according to town oﬃcials. In the town’s $88.5 million general fund, $40.2 million is allocated to the outside village fund, which covers services for residents who live outside incorporated villages, and $28 million for town-operated special districts. The town outside village fund tax levy increased by 2.3 percent, an average of $19.21 per household, oﬃcials said. “The Town’s 2022 budget is indicative of the fiscally conservative practices of my administration,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said in a statement. “We have worked to ensure that the Town continues to deliver essential services for our residents. I am grateful to our

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The Town of North Hempstead adopted a $156.6 million budget last Thursday night. Comptroller Tania Orenstein and her staﬀ for presenting this fair and responsible spending plan for our Town.” The budget is an increase of more

than $18 million from the current budget, with most of the increases coming as a result of $18.2 million in revenues and expenditures from the Solid Waste Man-

agement Authority. In late September, the Town Board voted 7-0 to approve terminating the authority in order to consolidate costs and save taxpayers money. Without including the consolidation funds, the budget increases by $500,000 to $138.6 million. The coronavirus pandemic, Bosworth said, brought a variety of challenges and obstacles the town was forced to adapt to and overcome since March 2020, but she touted the work of her administration and other town officials for coming up with a budget that remains below the state’s tax cap. “I’m so grateful to the entire North Hempstead team, especially our department heads, for their thorough and efficient work over the last year and a half,” Bosworth said. “The COVID-19 pandemic has placed many constraints on the Town of North Hempstead, both financially and operationally. My administration’s ability to continue to work effectively within the confines of such an unprecedented crisis has undoubtedly made a difference for everybody.” Despite the pandemic, the town was able to maintain its AAA bond rating from Moody’s Investors Service, the highest rating a municipality can obtain.

Zolezzi, Haller, MacAvoy honored BY M A D E L I N E ARMSTRONG The Nassau Council of Chambers of Commerce honored business people from different chambers at its 36th annual awards program last Friday. In some cases, chambers honored members from 2020, when the awards ceremony was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the honorees were people from Port Washington, Roslyn, the Willistons, Floral Park, New Hyde Park, Mineola and Great Neck. From Port Washington, Lisa Donatelli, a member of the executive board of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, was the 2020 honoree. She works as a real estate agent and is the founder of the NYC Women’s Life Underwriter Conference. One of her accomplishments during 2020-21 was the Try Port First app, which acts as a guide to “everything Port Washington.” “2020 was such a difficult year,” Donatellli said. “I’m just trying to do my bit to help our community.” Bill Gordon, a member of the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce, was the 2021 honoree for Port Washington. Gordon is an entrepreneurial business executive and president of the Greater Port Washington Business

Improvement District. He also contributed to the development of the Try Port First app. “I was really appreciative of the chamber for recognizing all the effort I put in trying to improve the business community here in Port Washington,” Gordon said. Richard Branciforte, the incoming president of the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce, was the 2021 honoree. He is the founder and publisher of Good Times Magazine, America’s oldest regional entertainment paper, which has “chronicled the history of Long Island entertainment.” He is also an inductee to the Long Island Music Hall of Fame and executive director of the Long Island Music Business Organization. Nancy Zolezzi was the 2020 businessperson of the year from the Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons. Currently treasurer of the chamber, Zolezzi continues to advocate for local businesses in a myriad of ways. She is currently the mayor of East Williston, co-founder of the Wings of Winthrop and co-publisher of the Williston Post newspaper. She also owns and operates Albert Zolezzi Auto Body. Raymond Haller, vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of the Willistons, was also a 2021 honoree. Currently president and owner of the

Haller-Zaremba Insurance Agency, Haller works to promote local and independent shops and professionals through networking events, the annual street fair and by putting hometown businesses first. From Great Neck, Roger Chizever, a member of the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce, was the 2020 honoree. Chizever has represented the Allstate Insurance company for over 25 years. In 2018, he implemented a new phone program that resulted in substantial savings in telephone expenses, positively affecting the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce. He is also the copresident of the Great Neck Social Center and president of the Rotary Club of Great Neck. Lauren De Santolo was also a 2021 honoree from the Great Neck Chamber of Commerce. Currently membership chair of the chamber, DeSantolo has been instrumental in reviving interest in community involvement in the chamber. She is a senior real estate specialist at Douglas Elliman Real Estate and is on the Advisory Committee of the Great Neck Adult Education Center. Christos Vassiliou, a member of the Floral Park Chamber of Commerce, was the 2021 honoree. Vassiliou founded the Floral Park Diner with the intention of bringing a fam-

ily friendly diner to the heart of Floral Park. Saveeta Barnes, second vice president and secretary of the New Hyde Park Chamber of Commerce, was the 2021 honoree. She is currently the branch manager, AVP at People’s United Bank in Garden City and is co-chair on the Beautification and Finance Committee. Barnes volunteers throughout the year at local pantries, soup kitchens, clothing and toy drives and fundraisers. “We support our local businesses,” she said, “and we want to keep the money right here on Long Island.” From Mineloa, Ross Levine, a member of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, was the 2020 honoree. He is the principal of L&L Painting Co., founder and principal of Third St. Associates/Bridge Ventures and founder of Cuse Capital. Levine also spearheaded an effort to diversify his family business. John F. MacAvoy, board member of the Mineola Chamber of Commerce, was the 2021 honoree. He works with Hanover Bank and is also a member of the New Hyde Park and Forest Hills chambers. Many of the honorees said they will continue to focus on how they can serve their communities for the betterment of Long Island.

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Clavin declares victory in Hempstead Republican defeats challenger Abelove; GOP keeps control of Town Board BY B R A N D ON D U FF Y Town of Hempstead Republicans won four of five elections on Tuesday, keeping their majority on the Town Board at 6 to 1. Republican incumbent Don Clavin won re-election as town supervisor in a contest against Democrat Jason Abelove. Clavin served as the receiver of taxes for the town for nearly two decades before being elected supervisor in 2019. Abelove is an attorney who specializes in employment law and individual rights. According to the Nassau County Board of Elections, with 100% of precincts counted, Clavin had 93,550 votes to Abelove’s 49,095. The advantage was enough to give Clavin nearly 66% of the vote. Absentee ballots still need to be counted in full. They can arrive at Nassau County’s Board of Elections in Mineola up to Nov. 9 as long as they are postmarked by Election Day. Clavin thanked Joe Cairo, Nassau County Republican chairman, for his efforts during the campaign. “I’m honored and humbled to represent the town, and for Joe Cairo, every PHOTO BY CASEY FLYNN team has a coach,” Clavin said at the GOP watch party at the Coral House in Baldwin

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Dems help sustain Curran’s vetoes County Legislature approves $3.5B budget after GOP-backed $100M cut in fees blocked BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z

Democratic legislators blocked a Republican-backed override vote on Nassau County Executive Laura Curran’s veto of amendments that would eliminate roughly $100 million in county fees and cut taxes by an additional $50 million last Friday. Last Thursday night, Curran vetoed amendments to the proposed 2022 budget, introduced by Republican legislators, which included cutting property taxes by $70 million next year and eliminating the $350 tax map verification fee and the $55 public safety fee as well as reducing the $300 recording fee to $50. The tax map verification fee is charged by the county assessor to verify land details in deeds, mortgages, or other real estate documents, while the recording fee is charged by the county for recording and documenting those deeds, mortgages, liens, statutory notices and other filings needed to be reindexed, officials said. The public safety fee is a result of traffic and camera violations issued since Jan. 2, 2017. The amendments also featured cutting seven public relations employees from Curran’s staff to save $1.1 million and creating a countywide rodent exter-

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Democratic legislators blocked an override vote on Laura Curran’s vetoes of amendments to the 2022 budget proposed by Republicans. mination program. The Legislature held an emergency vote to override the veto, which would require 13 votes. All eight Democratic legislators opposed the override vote and the measure failed 11-8. “Unfortunately, members of the

Democratic Minority refused to join us,” Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park) said in a statement. “The Republican Majority will continue to fight to provide lasting financial relief to Nassau residents.” Town of Hempstead Councilman

Bruce Blakeman, a Republican who was running against Curran for her seat in Tuesday’s election, criticized the county executive for not prioritizing the needs of county taxpayers in her decision to veto the amendments. “Another Curran middle-class mauling by taking away $50 million in tax cuts and increasing fees by $100 million which is Curran’s hidden tax on residents,” Blakeman said in a statement. “Curran broke the reassessment and raised School Taxes and now she’s driving residents broke.” Curran’s $3.5 billion budget, which was passed by the Legislature and subsequently approved by her, reduces property taxes by $70 million next year. Last Thursday Curran said she will continue to prioritize taxpayers, despite criticism from Republican oﬃcials, and stressed the importance of being fiscally responsible. “I’m proud to cut property taxes to their lowest level in 15 years while fighting back against Legislator Ferretti and the Majority’s dangerous eﬀorts to defund the police,” Curran said in a statement. “This budget keeps Nassau residents safe and prevents the Majority from crashing our county’s finances again.” Continued on Page 27

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Event, tips to aid Alzheimer’s caregivers November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month. To mark these events, the Alzheimer’s Association, Long Island Chapter is hosting a free Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conference and encouraging people to support the more than 586,000 family members and friends serving as Alzheimer’s caregivers in New York State. Kate Anastasia, MPA, director of programs at the Alzheimer’s Association, says: “Caregivers are under enormous pressure and the pandemic has made their jobs even harder. Our conference is designed to offer real tools and information caregivers can use to manage their responsibilities.” She continues, “We also encourage all of you to support the caregivers in your lives. You have no idea how much a small act of kindness can mean to someone who is struggling.” The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Conference is on Friday, Nov. 12, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hunting-

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Durst indicted for murder of ex-wife BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z Real estate scion Robert Durst, who was recently sentenced to life in prison for the execution-style slaying of a longtime friend, was indicted on Monday for the murder of his ex-wife, Kathleen McCormack Durst, a New Hyde Park native. A Westchester grand jury indicted Durst, 78, a week after he was charged with second-degree murder in the case by New York State Police investigator Joseph Becerra. Kathleen McCormack Durst, a graduate of New Hyde Park Memorial High School, disappeared in 1982 at the age of 29. In 2017, she was declared legally dead by a Manhattan court. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Roach issued a statement two weeks ago confirming the complaint was submitted. “The Westchester County District Attorney’s Oﬃce can confirm that a complaint charging Robert Durst with the murder of Kathleen Durst was filed in Lewisboro Town Court on October 19, 2021. We have no further comment at this time.” The one-page complaint filed in Lewisboro refers to evidence from the Westchester district attorney, the state police, the Los Angeles district attorney and various conversations with witnesses, according to multiple reports.

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Robert Durst (right) was indicted on Monday by a Westchester grand jury for the murder of his ex-wife, New Hyde Park native Kathleen McCormack Durst (left). “Robert Durst has now been formally charged with the murder of Kathleen McCormack Durst,” Robert Abrams, a Lake Success-based attorney for the McCormack family said in a statement. “We are very happy with this development. At this time, however, we will not be making any further comments until the grand jury process is completed.”

Eﬀorts to reach a member of the McCormack family or Durst’s legal team for comment were unavailing. Durst, who in the 2015 HBO miniseries “The Jinx” had been recorded saying, “What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course” on a hot microphone, is continuing to deny the allegations. Kathleen McCormack, the

youngest of five children, married Durst in 1971. She was declared dead by a Manhattan court in 2017. Six years ago, McCormack’s sisters and then-101-year-old mother filed suit in state Supreme Court in Mineola against Durst, alleging that he had murdered Kathleen McCormack Durst and caused the family “extreme emotional distress, humiliation, mental and physical anguish, as well as economic losses” by keeping her body hidden. Prosecutors claimed Durst first murdered Kathleen Durst, who was looking to divorce him, then shot longtime friend Susan Berman to cover his tracks. Berman, a journalist, was found dead in 2000 on Christmas Eve, lying in a pool of blood after being shot in the back of the head in her Los Angeles home. After being convicted, Durst was sentenced to life in prison by Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Mark Windham in October. Following his sentencing, it was reported that Durst had contracted COVID-19 and was hospitalized with a ventilator. Durst remains in custody in California, according to multiple reports. Durst was acquitted in the 2001 slaying of Morris Black, his elderly neighbor in Galveston, Texas, whose body was dismembered with an ax and bone saw. Prosecutors have tied the Black murder to alleged attempts by Durst to cover his tracks.

Port’s Mullins defends 95% of Nassau adults language during trial have at least one shot BY R OB E RT PE L A E Z At a disciplinary trial last week, exNYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association President and Port Washington resident Edward Mullins defended comments he made about government oﬃcials. Mullins is being tried by the Civilian Complaint Review Board on charges of

using oﬀensive language in referring to former Health Commissioner Oxiris Barbot and former City Councilman Ritchie Torres last year, according to legal documents. Last week Mullins said he believed the comments he made about the two last year were “appropriate,” according to multiple reports. Continued on Page 34

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As federal agencies approved the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to11, more than 95 percent of Nassau County adults had received at least one inoculation as of Wednesday. Last week Nassau County Executive Laura Curran announced that the adult inoculation rate in the county was the highest in New York and the second highest among large counties nationwide. The figure is also more than 15 percentage points higher than the 79.7 percent of adults across the nation that have received at least one dose. “Our high vaccination rate is saving lives and helping spur a strong economic recovery,” Curran said. “By increasing vaccination rates among residents 12-17, Nassau will stay ahead of the virus and keep our communities safe.” “Nassau County’s exceptionally high vaccination rate is a prime example of public health at its finest; community partners, PHOTO COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS healthcare providers, business owners, and the general public working together to A trial against ex-NYPD Sergeant Benevolent Association President and make their community a safer and healthiPort Washington resident Edward Mullins began in October. er place,” Nassau County Commissioner of

Health Dr. Lawrence Eisenstein said. “That is undoubtedly something to be proud of.” On Tuesday the federal Centers for Disease Control gave the final approval for vaccinating 28 million eligible children 5 to 11 years with the Pfizer shot. The action followed authorization of the shots by the Food and Drug Administration. According to an expert FDA panel, which voted 17-0 in favor of recommending the shots, more than 8,000 children 5 to 11 have been hospitalized with the coronavirus, with nearly 100 dying from it. The vaccination dosage, according to health officials, would be given to children under 12 at one-third strength to decrease the risk of side effects to the heart. Efforts have been made locally to increase the number of children and teens who are vaccinated. In October, Curran, in partnership with Northwell Health, introduced the #VaxToSchool program, which incentivizes residents age 12 to 17 to receive the vaccine. Rewards such as Amazon gift cards, movie tickets and more will be offered to eligible participants after each shot they receive. Continued on Page 34

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Opinion

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Now some reality on property taxes

e will acknowledge that expecting reasoned discourse about property taxes in Nassau during county election campaigns may be asking for too much. But the level of disinformation this past election year – whether based on political cynicism or just plain ignorance – is hard to ignore. Especially since it makes addressing real problems, such as the high cost of living in Nassau County, that much more diﬃcult. Let’s start with the “soaring taxes” cited by virtually every Republican candidate running for county oﬃce. It is true that for as many as two-thirds of county residents the amount they are paying in property taxes has gone up and will continue to rise for the next three years. But it is also true that more than one-third of county residents are paying less in taxes. And what they pay will go down over the next several years. For some not-so-strange reason, Republican candidates failed to mention the people who saw their taxes go down or that the county tax rate hasstayed the same. So why the large swing in what people are paying in taxes? The reason is simple: The people who are now paying more in taxes were underpaying their taxes for the past eight years. And the people who are paying less in taxes were overpaying their taxes. In the process, the people overpaying their taxes were subsidizing those who were underpaying their taxes. Which for those who have been underpaying their

taxes was a good thing while it lasted. At least for them. How do we know this? County Executive Laura Curran reassessed all commercial and residential properties to find out what they were actually worth – at least within what are considered acceptable margins of error. The reason for the expected increases and decreases in property taxes over the next three years is that the county, citing “sticker shock” to those facing higher taxes, is phasing in changes over five years. Which is to say that the county’s assessment system was so out of whack, and the political blowback so great, that immediately charging people what they actually owed was deemed unacceptable by both Republicans and Democrats. How did the county property tax system become such a mess? In eight years under County Executive Edward Mangano, no reassessment was done and people were encouraged to grieve their taxes by both Democrats and Republicans, causing county assessments to get further and further out of balance. Those who did grieve their taxes – generally older, whiter and more aﬄuent residents – won and saw their assessments go down. This resulted in lower taxes. Those who didn’t grieve their taxes – generally younger, darker and less aﬄuent — saw their taxes go up. An analysis by Newsday found that under the Mangano administration those who challenged their assessments benefited from a shift in the tax burden that reached $2.7

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billion vs. those who didn’t. So now county property owners will actually know how much government here actually costs. This brings us to aﬀordability. One problem with aﬀordability is property taxes themselves. They are based on the value of a person’s home – not a person’s ability to pay. There is a form of taxation that is based on someone’s ability to pay. It is called an income tax. And it is used at least in part by the federal government, the state of New York and – locally – New York City. But no one is talking about a county income tax in Nassau County, even though they should. So for those who have seen their income go down, there is a problem in a county where property taxes are the second highest in the state. President Donald Trump and a Republican Congress increased the costs of Nassau County residents by capping the federal deduction of state and local taxes at $10,000 — a number that does not come close

to what many Nassau residents pay. The repeal or modification of SALT is a topic of hot discussion in President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better’s plan but no decision has been made. North Shore schools have been rated among the very best in New York state, the county has been voted the safest in the country two years in a row and governments in Nassau in general oﬀer high levels of service. This has helped residents see large gains in the value of their homes, especially during the pandemic when less dense living has gained in popularity. But maintaining such high levels of service costs money, lots of money. Property taxes, which are the primary source of revenues for towns and counties, account for 43 percent of the money raised by government in New York, according to a study by state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli. The county accounts for about

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16 percent of the property tax burden and towns about 11 percent, the study shows. By far the largest share of property taxes goes to school districts, which account for nearly 67 percent of the total. But no one on the campaign trail was talking about the cost of paying for the 56 school districts in Nassau County. Or why Nassau needs 56 school districts for 200,000 students when New York City needs just one school district for 1.1 million students. School budgets are decided directly by voters, but despite the complaints about high taxes the budgets get virtually universal approval every year. But if you are a homeowner without school-age children who is not taking advantage of districts that spend upwards of S36,000 per student, then living in Nassau may not seem such a great deal. What about county government? Continued on Page 43

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ON THE RIGHT

Will Gov. Hochul survive a Democratic primary?

uring the past 50 years, four New York lieutenant governors have ascended to the oﬃce of governor, three of them via resignations and one through election. The first was Malcolm Wilson. He was sworn in after Gov. Nelson Rockefeller resigned in 1973. Eminently qualified, the 35-year Albany veteran was highly regarded for his administrative and legislative skills. But as a candidate, he lacked charisma and lost to Hugh Carey in 1974. Next was Mario Cuomo. As secretary of state in the first Carey administration and as lieutenant governor in the second, the extraordinarily talented Cuomo took on numerous governmental tasks. He was also free to travel the state and built a statewide political organization. As Cuomo’s public persona grew, he even considered challenging Carey in a primary in 1982. And when Carey chose not to run for a third term, Cuomo went on to beat Mayor Ed Koch in the primary and Lew Lehrman in the general election.

Knowing how he effectively used the office of Lieutenant Governor, Cuomo slashed the staff of Lt. Governor Al DelBello and politically eviscerated him. DelBello resigned out of disgust in December 1984. Cuomo’s next lieutenant governor, Stan Lundine, spent eight years in obscurity. After Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace in 2008, David Patterson, known for his social charms but not his governing skills, became the state’s chief executive. The hapless Patterson muddled through the remainder of the term, as Attorney General Andrew Cuomo plotted to replace him. Gov. Andrew Cuomo was like his father—a control freak. And like his father, he treated his lieutenant governors like dirt. His first lieutenant governor, Robert Duffy, was a former Rochester mayor and top cop. After four years of being under Cuomo’s thumb, Duffy declined to run for a second term. Cuomo chose Kathleen Hochul as his next lieutenant gov-

GEORGE J. MARLIN On The Right ernor for two reasons: she was an upstater and her resume was pretty thin. Hochul’s claim to fame was winning a special congressional election in a traditionally Republican district and for being booted out a year later. While in public life in the Buﬀalo region, Hochul was a center-right Democrat. She ran on the Conservative Party line in her race for Erie County clerk, and opposed Gov. Spitzer’s plan to grant undocumented immigrants’ driver licenses. In Congress, she was for reducing the federal deficit and

Medicaid spending, and was proud to be endorsed by the National Rifle Association. Since becoming governor, however, Hochul has shifted to the far left in policies and appointments. Also, she has been the antiCuomo, showing the door to the former governor’s toadies. Oddly, one exception was Cuomo’s top Long Island political loyalist, Kevin Law, who Hochul nominated to become chairman of the Empire State Development Corporation. Law was appointed by Cuomo to serve as co-chairman of the L.I. Regional Development Council, chairman of LIPA, and chairman of the Stony Brook University Council. To be named to so many posts meant Law did Cuomo’s bidding. We will soon learn if Law will now do Hochul’s bidding at ESDC, particularly when it comes to doling out hundreds of millions of dollars in ESDC political swag to state legislators. Placating the radical leftists in her party will probably cost

Hochul the governor’s chair next year. Why? Because no matter how much she gives in to progressive demands, it will never be enough. In the end, the AOC crowd and the Working Families Party radicals will support one of their own–be it Attorney General Letitia James or Jumaane Williams, who came close to beating Hochul in the 2018 Democratic Primary for lieutenant governor. By embracing the left, she also risks alienating those who should be her natural constituency, working-class folks in upstate New York and suburbia. And if Congressman Tom Suozzi enters the gubernatorial primary in 2022, he will peel away from Hochul moderate Democrats on Long Island, Staten Island and upstate. If Hochul continues down the leftist primrose path, I predict she will be moving out of the governor’s mansion on Dec. 31, 2022, and like Wilson and Patterson, will fade into political oblivion.

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Who’s really New York City’s Bravest?

pproaching Halloween, the scariest things around were the predictions by New York City’s police and firefighter unions of dire consequences from enforcing the city’s vaccine mandate. The requirement was that all city workers either get at least their first vaccination by Nov. 1 or be put on unpaid leave. “The response times are going to go through the roof,” predicted Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro. “Fires are going to burn longer. Heart attack victims are going to be laying on the floor longer…if it’s a serious heart attack, you’re not surviving that.” And the blame, in Ansbro’s mind, was clear: It was New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who would be “killing New York City residents.” In fact, it doesn’t seem as if anything nearly so terrible will happen. According to Nov. 1’s New York Times, the vaccination rate has reached 84 percent for the police and at least 75 percent for the Fire Department. And no firehouses had to close, although

personnel were shifted around to keep them open. What bothered me in all this was the tone of the pronouncements along with the faulty logic. New Yorkers were gonna die, the man said— almost gleefully — and it would all be the mayor’s fault. That’s like the playground bully telling you, “It’s your own fault I’m beating you up — you made me do it when you refused to give me your lunch money.” Nice try, but no. That’s not how responsibility works. Here’s what I can’t believe: that anybody would have to be threatened with unemployment to get the vaccine! I will never forget the mad scramble of 2020 finding someplace to get it— chasing down rumors, finding a website, refreshing it for hours to make an appointment, then all over again for a spouse, only to have it unravel—day after day. We were behind the first responders, the teachers, and the oldest folks — and rightly so. Still, it was like finding concert tickets for the Rolling Stones—except that nobody ever died from

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side missing a concert. I also remember how every evening at 7 p.m. I joined my neighbors in cheering and applauding for all the brave first responders, who had to go out and do their jobs when there were no vaccines and sometimes not even enough equipment to keep them safe. I was all admiration for those folks who went into danger anyway to help the rest of us. What I can’t admire is some of those same professionals stubbornly REFUSING those protec-

tions, when they are readily available, free of cost and sometimes even worth a cash reward. Who we must BEG to protect themselves! This, while COVID-19 continues killing more law enforcement oﬃcers than any other threat they face in the line of duty— more than cars, more than accidents, more than gunfire. Vaccines have now been proven safe by millions of “guinea pigs” across America taking them first, including little old ladies like me. And when a police oﬃcer, firefighter, EMT or, yes, a teacher refuses to get one, they are not merely endangering themselves and potentially costing the taxpayers for expensive medical care if they get sick. They are also endangering everyone in their families. Most importantly, they are endangering everyone in the public they interact with every day all day long. (Especially if they also refuse to wear their masks, as too many of them apparently do.) As a friend of mine put it, “These are the rule enforcers. The people who tell us we have to obey the rules or face the con-

sequences. How dare they think they are above the rules themselves?” It’s not even as if getting vaccinated were anything new. When I was a child, parents hailed the polio vaccine like it was salvation, and in a way it was; they no longer had to fear for our lives after every trip to a playground or pool. Indeed, we in the United States don’t have to worry about polio any more. Or measles, or chicken pox, or mumps, or German measles. Or meningitis. Or diphtheria. Or whooping cough. Or tetanus. But that’s not because those diseases went away. It’s because vaccination works. It works so well that most of the time we can forget the germs are still out there. And it could be that way with COVID, too — if only these grown-up babies would just take their medicine and get on with their jobs. Now that the vaccine has been authorized for ages 5-11, perhaps we can find some kindergartners who can show the big strong firefighters and police oﬃcers how to be brave.

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THE BACK ROAD

When truth is a disincentive for ad revenue

hat makes people susceptible to accepting covid vaccine conspiracy theories? Although there is a degree of covid vaccine hesitancy grounded in some individuals’ justifiable distrust of government, this diﬀers from hesitancy tied to outlandishly false claims like microchips were put in COVID-19 vaccines to track you or vaccines turn people into magnets due to 5G telecommunication towers. Complicating matters is that there often seems to be someone with legitimate credentials pushing these conspiracy theories. Cleveland-based Dr. Sherri Tenpenny, an osteopathic medical doctor, told Ohio lawmakers: “I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures all over the Internet of people who have had these shots and now they’re magnetized. They can put a [steel] key on their forehead. It sticks.” Just when you think you’ve heard it all someone like Rick Wiles comes along. Wiles is a farright American conspiracy theorist and pastor at the Flowing Streams Church in Vero Beach, Fla.

Pastor Rick declared that COVID-19 vaccines contain an egg that hatches into a synthetic parasite and grows inside your body. My curiosity about what sucks people into conspiracy theories led me to Karen Douglas, Ph.D., a professor of social psychology at the University of Kent in the UK. Her research focuses on beliefs in conspiracy theories and their consequences. Dr. Douglas advises that conspiracy theories flourish best during times of crisis and social upheaval. She stated that they can “be defined as a proposed plot carried out in secret, usually by a powerful group of people who have some kind of sinister goal.” The spreaders of conspiracy theories may use certain rhetorical methods to take people in, such as “everybody else are sheep and only we know the truth.” Thus, adhering to a certain conspiracy theory can leave you feeling that you are unique, that you have special information that others don’t have, which can infuse you with a sense of superiority. I am reminded that when children transition to adolescence

ANDREW MALEKOFF The Back Road

a sense of personal uniqueness develops that can become a conviction that belies reality and invites risk. Renowned developmental psychologist David Elkind referred to this as a “personal fable,” a story that one tells oneself that is not true and leads to risk-taking behavior and a feeling of indestructibility. Once a conspiracy theory sticks, the wake-up call often comes too late. Consider, for example, those people who refused vaccines, were infected and became critically ill. It was only then that they pleaded, “Is it too late for

me to take the vaccine?” The “stickiness” of conspiracy theories can be tied to one’s group aﬃliation. Those who have an overinflated sense of the importance of the groups that they belong to also feel that those groups are underappreciated. This can further draw people towards conspiracy theories and leave members of those groups with the idea that my “group is good and moral and upstanding, whereas others are the evil-doers out there who are trying to ruin it for everybody else,” according to Douglas. What seems to work best against conspiracy theories is to provide people with facts up front, before a one gains traction. However, once someone has been exposed to a conspiracy theory, giving them accurate information after the fact doesn’t really work, which is a real concern considering the number of people who still refuse vaccines. This, of course, is exacerbated by social media’s failure to carefully monitor misinformation about vaccines. The Associated Press re-

ported that “Facebook employees acknowledged they had “no idea” just how bad anti-vaccine sentiment was in the comments sections on Facebook posts. But company research in February found that as much as 60% of the comments on vaccine posts were anti-vaccine or vaccine reluctant. Even worse, company employees admitted they didn’t have a handle on catching those comments, or a policy in place to take them down.” Imran Ahmed, the CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate, an internet watchdog group, asked rhetorically, “Why would you not remove comments?” He responded to his own question, “Because engagement is the only thing that matters. It drives attention and attention equal eyeballs and eyeballs equal ad revenue.” When advancing truth becomes a financial disincentive for corporate masters, conspiracy theories are given the air they need to thrive; while, at the same time, many of the victims of cybermayhem must rely on respirators to survive.

E A R T H M AT T E R S

Plastic is the new coal in the environment

s we adjust to climate change becoming our new normal, most corporations around the world, sensing a serious threat to economic stability due to the ravages of catastrophic weather events, are seeking ways to help reduce CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels. There is, however, one notable but perhaps expected exception: the fossil fuel industry itself. Recent reports of a decades-old disinformation campaign designed and carried out by the oil and gas giants claiming that burning fossil fuels does not contribute to climate change should not be that surprising. After all, these corporations are accountable to their shareholders and have a legal obligation to preserve value for them. We should expect then that they will engage in more shameful activities designed to fend oﬀ restrictions on the burning of fossil fuels while they figure out other ways to make money. And it appears they have figured out at least one solution: plastics. Ah, yes, that probably sounds familiar to those of you who remember that famous line from “The Graduate,” as Dustin

Hoﬀman was being given the secret to financial success from an industry insider. The demand for plastic is greater now than ever before. It’s a tremendously useful product: cheap, light, infinitely malleable and virtually unbreakable. Plastic has found its way into every consumer product you can think of, from water bottles to diapers, flat-screen TVs to blankets, winter hats to underwear. And during Covid, demand for gloves, masks, gowns, syringes and other disposable plastic items has skyrocketed. So why is plastic being called “the new coal”? The primary feedstock for plastic is fossil fuels, and the environmental impact of making it, transporting it and disposing of it rivals that of….coal. A closer look: Fracking is a process of drilling deep into the earth and then forcing under high pressure a toxic mixture of chemicals, water and sand into the underlying shale rock formations to release oil and gas. Much can go wrong with this process with failed well casings and accidents, but even if the process goes smoothly, leakage of greenhouse gases is common and the gas

PATTI WOOD Earth Matters

or oil that is extracted along with its muds is laced with radioactive elements, fracking chemicals like benzene and toluene and hypersaline water. The extracted oil and gas is then moved through giant pipelines, compressor stations and other pipeline infrastructure (which leak toxic chemicals as well as methane, a powerful greenhouse gas) across thousands of miles, or transported by ship or truck, where accidents are becoming all too common. Extracted crude oil then heads to refineries which require massive amounts of power (the oil refining industry is the third-largest stationary emitter of greenhouse gases)

and gas is liquefied or compressed and combined with industrial chemicals to ready it for the plastic industry. Plastic’s impact on the environment and our health doesn’t end there. Fenceline communities surrounding the industrial sites mentioned above suﬀer from many chronic and debilitating illnesses related to contaminated air and water. And last year we shipped roughly 1.4 billion pounds of plastic trash overseas, mostly to developing countries. Most of it is burned in the open, exposing people to toxic air pollutants and further polluting their scarce and contaminated water sources. Plastic waste like shower curtains, birthday balloons, straws and food packaging end up in our landfills, or more likely in our rivers, lakes, bays and oceans, where it negatively impacts marine life, who often mistake it for food. Plastic “islands” formed by circular currents (gyres) now populate all of our oceans. “The New Coal: Plastics and Climate Change” is a new report issued by Beyond Plastics, an environmental organization founded by former EPA Regional Administrator

Judith Enck. The report details the plastics industry’s significant, yet rarely acknowledged contributions to the climate crisis. Using coal-fired power plants as a benchmark, the report looks at 10 stages in the creation, usage, and disposal of plastics. According to Enck, “Plastics is the fossil fuel industry’s Plan B, but there is no Plan B for the rest of us.” “Plastic production is the last gasp of the fossil fuel industry, “she says. “Plastic produces greenhouse gas emissions at every stage of its life cycle…. If plastic were a country, it would be the world’s fifthlargest greenhouse gas emitter, beating out all but China, the U.S., India and Russia. Yet few policymakers and even fewer businesses are addressing plastic’s impact on our rapidly warming climate, and working to limit its ballooning greenhouse gas emissions.” According to the report, the global impact of plastic production on our environment is now greater than that of coal-fired power plants. As of 2020, the U.S. plastics industry is responsible for at least 232 million tons of CO2e (carbondioxide equivalent) gas emissions per year. Continued on Page 43

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VIEW POINT

Supreme Court to hear state gun control law

ew York State, already with the toughest gun control laws in the nation, is taking on ghost guns with laws that the state hopes will be a model for the nation. Gov. Kathy Hochul came to the “Yes We Can” community center in Westbury, L.I., last week to sign two laws that address ghost guns by requiring all parts and guns to be serialized and registered and a third that prohibits “disguise guns” – that is, guns that are made to look like toys so they can be concealed. Ghost guns are unserialized, untraceable firearms that can be purchased online without a background check. During the COVID-19 pandemic, sales of these dangerous weapons surged around the country as gun homicides hit new heights. The laws Hochul signed will go a long way to keeping these guns oﬀ New York’s streets, including an emotional signing of the Scott J. Beigel Unfinished Receivers Act, named for the hero teacher of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. It bans the

sale and possession of “unfinished receivers” that can easily be built into an AR-15, which she signed with Scott’s mother, gun sense activist Linda Beigel Schulman, at her side. The second law, the Jose Webster Untraceable Firearms Act, named for a 16-year-old New Yorker who was shot dead on his neighborhood street, bans the sale and possession of ghost guns and requires all guns to be serialized so law enforcement can trace their sale. It is a slap against Congress’ paralysis for failing to take any action whatsoever to address epidemic gun violence despite such horrors as Sandy Hook, Charleston, Las Vegas, Parkland (a list too long to recite) and the record number of gun homicides in 2020 of 19,379, despite an actual reduction in mass shootings (because people weren’t gathering in huge groups during COVID). In face of an epidemic of gun violence, sensible gun regulation is a public health issue – as Gov. Hochul said, signing the law before a

KAREN RUBIN View Point

crowd of activists who have been fighting for sensible gun regulation for years, “My No. 1 job is protecting society.” But regulating guns also has become a matter of protecting civil rights against a weapon being promoted to suppress free speech, free assembly, protest and even voting, as you have rising domestic terrorism – even based inside the Capitol – and calls by such figures as former President Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Matt Gaetz (and why are they still in Congress?)

for “1776 solutions” to fabricated, imagined “tyranny.” “This is our moment,” she said. The gun safety laws Hochul signed came just days before the Supreme Court hears the New York State Pistol and Rifle Association Against New York State Police this week, challenging New York state’s ability to restrict concealed carry to those who show a need to carry a gun for their self-defense. The association – and gun rights fanatics — want anyone to carry a gun – essentially, adopting the least restrictive gun regulation of gun-happy rural Red State America – so if you are riding on the Long Island Rail Road, going into a synagogue, a school, a courthouse, an election polling place, you won’t know if some psycho has strapped that sucker on and decided to use all of you for target practice. Or if you want to attend a protest for voting rights, visit a town hall, or even go into a polling place, you have to be concerned if that partisan poll watcher is packing heat. It’s called intimidation. Kyle Rittenhouse is now on

trial in Kenosha, Wis., on charges of murdering two police brutality protesters and injuring a third using a gun it was illegal for him to possess at age 17. Judge Bruce Schroeder, paving the way for his acquittal, has said the prosecution cannot refer to Rittenhouse’s victims as “victims” but the defense can refer to them as “arsonists” “rioters” and “looters”. Patricia and Mark McCloskey of St. Louis, Mo., who brandished guns at peaceful Black Lives Protesters, pled guilty to misdemeanors. Trump attacked the prosecution as “abuse of power” and they were pardoned by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson. The McCloskeys claimed they were afraid for their lives, as the marchers walked passed their house. As one woman said, she used to take her child to a protest, but now would be afraid. And let’s not forget the “Stand Your Ground” laws that the Kochfunded American Legislative Exchange Council instituted in many red states that basically incentivizes murder so you can claim “selfdefense.” Continued on Page 30

OUT OF LEFT FIELD

Words, and actions, matter in making choices

want to thank several column readers for significant suggestions as I proceed from my initial, long-range, historical perspectives on epistolary exchanges – (back to Benjamin Franklin, personalized with handwritten text and envelopes). Among the suggestions was to focus on words, regardless of how they are conveyed: verbally, by email, text, Facebook (its name was changed today to “Meta”). Do you remember the guide books on building a more powerful vocabulary? Although I still believe handwritten missives personalize bonds, there is no doubt that what is said has the capability of stimulating emotions and actions. As I was preparing this column, I heard the Lerner and Loewe song given to Eliza in “My Fair Lady;” it certainly speaks to words and actions (title: “SHOW ME”- only some selections below) “Words, Words, Words; I’m so sick of words I get words all day through; First from him, now from you Is that all you blighters can do? Don’t talk of stars burning above; If you’re in love; Show me Tell me no dreams filled with

desire; If you’re on fire; Show me Anyone who’s ever been In love’ll tell you, this is no time for a chat Haven’t your lips longed for my touch? Don’t say how much; Show me, show me Don’t talk of love, lasting through time Make me no undying vow; Show me now Sing me no song, read me no rhyme Don’t waste my time; show me Never do I ever want to hear another word There isn’t one I haven’t heard Don’t wait until wrinkles and lines Pop out of my brow; show me now Several readers have been critical of aspects of my discussion of Alan Jacobs’s “Breaking Bread with the Dead” where he praises “virtue leaning” (indicating aﬃrmatives about values and relationships). Those column critics contend that words need to become actions to have significant meaning. But I stand with Lerner and Loewe that words can serve as a

MICHAEL D’INNOCENZO Out of Left Field kind of relationship “foreplay,” setting the stage for consequential actions. Jacobs’s book also makes a powerful case for generosity regarding individuals’ shortcomings. All of us are aﬀected by the context of the times in which we live, and our words and actions are likely to fall short of modern virtues. For example, Jeﬀerson and others could not have escaped slavery. While it is legitimate to examine whether they could have provided more leadership, it is highly consequential to consider the representative realities of an individual’s life and values, not only the conduct that disconnects with the present. That point was

made abundantly clear last week when the huge Jefferson statue was removed from New York City Hall. Without time for a full Jefferson exploration now, let it be noted that several Jewish folks weighed in during a library forum; they celebrated Jefferson as a champion of religious liberty (not merely toleration), pointing out that the Levi family purchased Monticello and preserved it as a national historical site – it is striking that Uriah Levi even moved his mother’s grave so it was just outside of Jefferson’s study window. It is especially significant that “author of the Virginia statute on religious liberty” was one of the three major achievements that Jefferson asked to have inscribed on his tombstone. His words empowered the freedom and lives of others. Going forward I need to give more consideration to readers’ emphasis on modern, higher tech means of communication. Beyond Facebook and text and email, there are Twitter and You Tube podcasts. Can these ways that words are used build stronger and more lasting ties than handwritten missives?

Donald Trump is said to have 80 million Twitter followers. His psychologist niece, Mary Trump, has nightmares that he will return to power more dangerous to democracy and global security than ever by propagandizing his vast base of mindless supporters. As I write this column, news reporters at The Wall Street Journal have once again made complaints about the paper’s extreme partisan editorial page policy of boosting Trump. On Oct. 28, the journalists complained that editors printed a Trump OpEd that was “filled with lies.” With words and actions (regardless of origins), we face ongoing challenges graphically described by Lee McIntyre in his book “Post Truth.” How can regular citizens combat false and misleading information; indeed, the pervasive, nonstop lying by Trump. Can we find enough citizens who will recognize that truth tellers are likely to be those professors and trained journalists who need to meet standards of peer reviews? The safeguarding of our democracy will depend on which words lead to actions. Letters Continued on Page 29

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ELECTION RESULTS

Percent Votes

NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE

Laura Curran

47.7% 124,008

DEM

Bruce Blakeman REP, CON

52.3% 135,842

DISTRICT ATTORNEY

Tom Kaminsky

39.8% 102,666

DEM

Anne Donnelly REP, CON

60.2% 155,554

NASSAU COUNTY COMPTROLLER

Ryan Cronin

39.2%

99,811

DEM, WFP

Elaine Phillips

60.8% 154,787

REP, CON

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Justin Brown

40.0%

Maureen O’Connell

60.0% 140,319

DEM, WFP REP, CON

93,509

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT 8

Nadia Holubnyczyj

28.5%

3,967

John Giuffre

71.5%

9,940

DEM, WFP

REP, CON, Tax Revolt

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT 9 Salju Thomas

29.5%

4,065

Richard Nicolello

70.5%

9,733

DEM

REP, CON

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT 10

Ellen Birnbaum

42.1%

5,353

Mazi Melesa Pilip

57.9%

7,375

DEM, Common Sense REP, CON

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT 11

Delia DeRiggi-Whitton 62.3%

8,546

Meagan McCarty

5,175

DEM, CON REP

37.7%

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Continued from Page 1 Efforts to reach the Board of Elections for comment on how many absentee ballots were outstanding and when they would be fully counted were unavailing. According to Newsday, nearly 20,000 absentee votes in some races remained uncounted as of Monday. State and county Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs acknowledged the absentee ballots that have yet to be counted and said he will not call the county executive race until they are all counted. “Obviously, as of the count now we’re down. And fortunately, there’s an awful lot of paper out,” Jacobs said on Tuesday night. “We’re gonna wait for that paper to be counted. There are many more Democrats than Republicans on that paper. I don’t have any guarantee of any outcome one way or the other, but we’re going to wait for that count to occur.” Donnelly, a veteran of the district attorney’s office, defeated Kaminsky by more than 52,000 votes in the race for district attorney. Donnelly, according to the results, received 155,554 votes while Kaminsky received 102,666. Donnelly touted her commitment to law enforcement officials and protecting the community in a statement following her victory. “I can’t thank you enough for placing your trust in me to serve as the next Nassau County District Attorney,” Donnelly said. “Together, we sent a message that Nassau County backs the blue, believes in law and order, and puts the safety of our communities first.” “District Attorney-elect Anne Donnelly has served the people of Nassau County for decades. She knows this

oﬃce well and I congratulate her on her victory,” acting District Attorney Joyce A. Smith said in a statement. “I look forward to working with her to ensure an orderly transition and have confidence that Nassau will remain America’s safest county.” Kaminsky thanked all of the volunteers who helped him during his campaign and assured residents he will continue to serve the county as a senator. “Last night’s result was not what we wanted – but I am so proud of the campaign we ran and the people who volunteered their time and energy to knock on over 100,000 doors across Nassau County,” Kaminsky said in a statement. “Long Islanders want safe communities and government free from corruption. In my role as a Senator I will continue to serve my constituents and remain committed to those critical priorities and others to move Nassau forward.” Republicans are also poised to gain an additional three seats in the County Legislature, which would increase their majority from 11-8 to 14-5. Incumbent Legislator Ellen Birnbaum (D-Great Neck) lost her seat representing the 10th District to Republican challenger Mazi Melesa Pilip. Birnbaum received 5,353 votes compared with Pilip’s 7,375. Pilip thanked her supporters and expressed her gratitude for Birnbaum’s work in serving the district over the years. “I can’t thank everyone enough for their prayers, kind words, support, texts, calls, help and more during this whole journey,” Pilip said on Instagram. “I promise to do my very best and to be a bridge builder and uniter for everyone. Thank you Chairman Cairo and the Nassau GOP and Con-

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT 14

Robert McCarthy

27.0%

3,902

Laura Schaefer

73.0%

10,538

DEM, WFP REP, CON

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT 16

Arnold Drucker

49.1%

6,668

50.9%

6,921

DEM, WFP

Daniel Alter

REP, CON

NASSAU COUNTY DISTRICT 18

Josh Lafazan

49.1%

6,891

Paolo Pironi

50.9%

7,136

DEM, CON

REP

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Republican Anne Donnelly defeated Democratic Sen. Todd Kaminsky in the race for Nassau County district attorney on Tuesday night.

servatives for their confidence!” Republican Daniel Alter, who received 6,921 votes, was leading incumbent Democrat Anrold Drucker, who received 6,668 votes, for the 16th Legislative District, according to the results. Republican Paolo Pironi, with 7,136 votes, was leading incumbent Josh Lafazan, who received 6,891 votes, to represent the 18th Legislative District. Lafazan is an independent who caucuses with the Democrats. Republican Presiding Oﬃcer Richard Nicolello defeated challenger Salju Thomas by more than 5,000 votes, according to the results. Nicolello received 9,733 votes compared with Thomas’ 4,065. Republican John Giuﬀre defeated Democrat Nadia Holubnyczyj by nearly 6,000 votes, receiving 9,940 votes compared with her 3,967 to represent the 8th Legislative District. Incumbent Democrat Delia DeRiggi-Whitton retained her seat in the 11th Legislative District, defeating Republican Meagan McCarty. DeRiggi-Whitton received 8,546 votes compared with McCarty’s 5,175 votes. Republican incumbent Laura Schaefer received 10,538 votes to retain her seat representing the 14th Legislative District. Schaefer defeated Democratic challenger Robert McCarthy, who received 3,902 votes. Republican Elaine Phillips defeated Democrat Ryan Cronin by more than 50,000 votes to replace Jack Schnirman as county comptroller. Republican incumbent Maureen O’Connell defeated Democratic challenger Justin Brown by more than 68,000 votes to retain her position as county clerk. Several judges also won uncontested elections, with each receiving more votes on the Republican line than the Democratic one. Darlene Harris received 245,394 votes for Family Court judge. Harris received 125,248 votes on the Republican line and 99,800 on the Democratic line. Vincent Muscarella was elected as a 2nd District Court judge with 142,028 votes, according to the results. Muscarella received 71,552 votes on the Republican line and 58,833 votes on the Democratic line. David Levine and William Hohauser were elected as 3rd District Court judges, receiving more than 36,000 votes each. Both received more than 17,000 votes on the Republican line and more than 15,000 on the Democratic line. Joseph Girardi received 64,367 votes for the 4th District Court judge position, with 36,017 coming from the Republican line and 22,319 coming from the Democratic line.

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DeSena leads Wink in race for town supervisor Continued from Page 1 Absentee ballots can be received by the county until Nov. 9, as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. Republican Ragini Srivastava led Town Councilwoman Viviana Russell in the race for town clerk as of Wednesday. According to the Board of Elections, Srivastava got 21,744 votes, or 55 percent, and Russell received 17,686. Democrat Robert Troiano led Republican Kerri Delio by less than 600 votes in the race to replace Russell on the Town Board in the 1st District. The Democrat’s 2,709 votes to Delio’s 2,112 was enough for 56 percent. The district includes the Port Washington peninsula, Plandome, Plandome Manor, Plandome Heights, Munsey Park and Flower Hill. Mineola Trustee Dennis Walsh led Democrat Christine Pusateri for the open Town Board seat in North Hempstead’s 3rd District. The seat is held by Republican Angelo Ferrara, who decided not to run for reelection. Walsh led the district that includes Williston Park, Mineola, and parts of Garden City Park and New Hyde Park with 4,387 votes, or nearly 63 percent. Pusateri received 2,612 votes as of Wednesday, according to the results.

Republican David Adhami led Democrat Peter Fishkind in the race for Town Board in the 5th District. The seat, currently held by Democrat Lee Seeman, includes parts

of the Great Neck peninsula, Lake Success, North New Hyde Park and parts of Floral Park. Ahami had 3,562 votes, or 55 percent, and Fishkind had 2,904.

ELECTION RESULTS Percent Votes

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Wayne Wink

46.1%

18,327

53.9%

21,466

DEM

Jennifer DeSena REP, CON

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD CLERK

Viviana Russell

44.9%

17,686

Ragini Srivastava

55.1%

21,744

DEM, WFP REP, CON

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Robert Troiano

56.2%

2,709

43.8%

2,112

DEM, WFP

Kerri Delio REP, CON

TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD 3RD COUNCIL DISTRICT

Christine Pusateri

62.7%

4,387

Dennis Walsh

37.3%

2,612

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Republican Jennifer DeSena led Democrat Wayne Wink in the race for North Hempstead supervisor, according to Board of Election results as of Wednesday.

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Peter Fishkind

44.9%

2,904

David Adhami

55.1%

3,562

DEM

REP, CON

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD SUPERVISOR

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34.4%

49,095

65.6%

93,550

DEM

Don Clavin REP, CON

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD CLERK

Olena Nicks

36.5%

51,808

63.5%

90,071

DEM , WFP

Kate Murray REP, CON

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD 1ST COUNCIL DISTRICT

Dorothy Goosby

87.9%

10,411

12.1%

1,431

DEM

James Lemarre REP, CON

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DISTRICT 4TH COUNCIL DISTRICT

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31.6%

8,877

Anthony D’Esposito 68.4%

19,247

DEM REP, CON

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ELECTION RESULTS Percent Votes

TOWN OF HEMPSTEAD DISTRICT 6TH COUNCIL DISTRICT

Matthew Galante

31.3%

8,732

68.7%

19,145

DEM

Dennis Dunne Sr. REP, CON

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David Levine

48.8%

36,232

48.7%

36,207

2.5%

1,849

DEM, REP, CON

William Holhauser DEM, REP, CON

Lisa Saltzman

Clavin defeats Abelove for Hempstead supervisor Continued from Page 6 on Tuesday night. “Everybody has someone that drives you, and this is the guy who leads the inspiration for every guy in the room.” Clavin said providing tax relief to residents, recovering from the coronavirus pandemic and modernizing town government are three issues he wants to focus on. Hempstead Clerk Kate Murray won her re-election bid against Olena Nicks with 90,071 votes, or 63% to her opponent’s 36%. The incumbent has held the post since 2019. She is currently

in her second stint as town clerk, a post which she held from 2002 to 2003. She has also served as town supervisor. Addressing the audience in Baldwin, Murray asked, “Are you as proud to be a Republican as I am? We’re changing the ways,” which was met with an eruption of cheers by supporters. The Hempstead Town Board had three elections alongside the supervisor race. For the town’s 1st, 4th and 6th districts, each incumbent won comfortably. Democratic Councilwoman Dorothy Goosby defeated Republican

James Lamarre in her re-election bid in the 1st First District. Goosby received 10,411 votes, or 88%, in keeping her spot as the council’s lone Democrat. Anthony D’Esposito, a Republican incumbent, defeated Democrat Aaron Meyer with 19,247 votes, or 68%, in the 4th District. He was originally appointed to the seat in 2016. Republican incumbent Dennis Dunne Sr. defeated Democratic challenger Matthew Galante in the 6th District. Dunne received 19,145 votes, or nearly 70%. He has served on the Town Board since 2017.

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All results listed are at the time of publication and are not final. The Nassau County Board of Elections will be counting absentee ballots beginning next week.

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Republican Don Clavin was re-elected as Hempstead supervisor on Tuesday.

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‘GIFT OF THE MAGI’ READING FOR HOLIDAYS Grab you fleece, hats, gloves, coats and woolies and throw on your winter boots! Queens County Farm Museum will host a special outdoor holiday reading of O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi” on Sunday, Dec. 19, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Gen-

eral admission: Free, reservations required This special admission program is designed to enrich the holiday season. Renowned actor and raconteur, Queens native Kevin R. Free will lead storytime in the farm’s 3-acre pasture. First published

in 1905, “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry tells the story of struggling newlyweds so eager to give each other a Christmas gift that each sells the one thing the other holds most dear. O. Henry penned “The Gift of the

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Dance event showcases Native Americans Celebrate American Indian Culture through music and dance! Autumn Dance Celebration showcases over twenty diﬀerent Native American dances on Sunday; Nov. 14. at the Queens County Farm Museum in Floral Park at 11 am – 4 pm. Performances 2 pm — 4 pm $15;$10. Eight Indian Nations will be represented including Hopi, Winnebago, Lenape, Choctaw, Mayan, Seneca, Santo Domingo and Chickahomin. This

event also features a market of authentic Native American art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and food. The audience is encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets, as seating will not be provided. In autumn, the bountiful summer harvest is celebrated and thanks is given through song and dance, reflecting a reverence and appreciation for the wonderful things we find in nature.

Learning about the transgender community Temple Beth Sholom Sisterhood & the TBS Social Action Committee invite you to attend a provocative and informative evening to learn about the transgender community on Monday, Nov. 15 at 7:45 PM. The

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f the kitchen is the heart of the home, then the dining room may be akin to one of its arteries. The mood created in the kitchen spreads to the dining space where family and friends gather to eat and enjoy one another’s company. Dining rooms can get lost in the home renovation shuffle, as many homeowners tend to focus on renovating kitchens and bathrooms instead. Homeowners do not have to invest a lot of money in renovations to give their dining spaces awe-inspiring makeovers. Here’s how to do so on a budget. · Lighten and brighten. Dining rooms were once very formal spaces. Dark woods, large pieces of furniture, over-thetop chandeliers, and other details could be found in many homes. But now that houses are being built with open floor

plans, dining rooms can blend with other spaces, which have moved to lighter colored walls, flooring and furniture. A fresh coat of vibrant paint can work wonders and it doesn’t cost much. If you can’t remove a floor, cover it with a brightly colored area rug.

add accessories throughout the space that coordinate with the chandelier. · Add bench seating. Those who need additional seating may not have to get entirely new furniture. Swap out some chairs for benches, which can fit a couple more guests than chairs.

· Switch things up with slipcovers. Slipcovers can be changed each season to dramatically alter the look of a dining room for little investment. Slip covers also protect chairs and can be easily laundered after spills. · Add floating shelving. Floating shelves provide much-needed storage or display space without the need to invest in another piece of furniture. Depending on the shelving, they can work in modern design schemes or even farmhouse dining spaces.

· Clear out the clutter. It might be time to say “so long” to that large curio cabinet and the knickknacks within it. Curio and china cabinets used to be de rigueur, but plenty of people now prefer more open and airy dining rooms. For those who want to keep the cabinet, try decluttering inside to only

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OUR TOWN

Wolfe had an Appalachian story to tell

rance needed Victor Hugo to write “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” for the world to fall in love with Paris. Spain needed Cervantes to pen “Don Quixote” before we could understand the magic of the Iberian Peninsula and Asheville, N.C., needed Thomas Wolfe to write “Look Homeward, Angel” to fathom the curious character of Asheville. I had heard that Asheville was one of America’s favorite cities and I’ve wanted to see the Great Smokey Mountains, so I decided to read “Look Homeward, Angel” and ready myself for a visit. I had read some of the Southern writers like Flannery O’Conner, Carson McCullers, Cormac McCarthy, Mark Twain, Truman Capote but never Thomas Wolfe. The novel is largely an autobiography with a sprawling, lyrical, poetic stream of consciousness, comparable to James Joyce. It’s filled with loneliness, anxiety, death, insight, love and longing as he described growing up in Asheville with a highly intelligent, ambitious, insane and alcoholic family. So, armed with this brief taste of the peculiar Appalachian charm of the South, I booked my ticket and began to establish my itinerary. I noticed that the biggest auditorium in Asheville was Harrah’s Cherokee Center and a blue grass band headed by Billy Strings was playing. I know exactly nothing

about bluegrass music but felt this would be a perfect way to perform immersion journalism along the lines of Hunter S. Thompson, Gay Talese or George Plimpton. The performance was on a Friday night, so I drove down to the Harrah’s Cherokee Center long before the show to familiarize myself with the parking situation. I pulled down a street immediately behind the arena and as luck would have it, I found a spot right away. However, I noticed an unsavory group of shall we say “homeless person’s/ dead heads/hippies” encamped behind the arena that seemed to be in a state of extreme casual relaxation. I have nothing against relaxation, dead heads, hippies or the homeless but when I saw one urinating on the wall I immediately grew concerned and oﬀ I went to find another spot to park. I got lucky again and parked right across Pritchard Park in the heart of downtown Asheville. But once again not so lucky, since I had to manage my way past all sorts of odd characters sitting about on the sidewalk and making demonic type requests for money for another drink. I was getting a sense of the creative, artsy, hazy, rambunctious atmosphere of Asheville. Black Mountain College was once here and the famous art school for John Cage, Merce Cunningham and Robert Rauschenberg. I was told by a tour guide that the famous

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sanitarium in town had treated the likes of both Zelda Fitzgerald and James Taylor. So before I heard a note from the guitar of Billy Strings, I was already fully immersed in my gonzo journalism story of Asheville. I finally made it safe and sound to the arena, sat down quietly and watched as this large 10,000-seat center began to fill to capacity. Apparently, I had been in the dark all these years when it comes to bluegrass. I knew that Billy Strings had taken up guitar at the age of 4, that his father and grandfather were master blue grass players and that at the age of 29 he was considered a bluegrass star with a Grammy to his name. The last time I saw a rock band play in person was The Stones at Shea Stadium back in 1989. That was the performance that required Shea Stadium to close for five days because the crowd rocked so much in the mezzanine

that the cement cracked. I certainly did not expect this show to compare, but I was rudely awakened. Billy Strings has boyish good looks, a full head of blond hair, numerous tattoos and a silky voice, but that does not come close to explaining this phenom. He was accompanied by a bass player, a banjo player and another who played the mandolin. Still harmless until they start to play. The performance was mostly instrumental and the best way to describe the impact it had on me is to say that listening to this band live was akin to witnessing a very large locomotive that was on fire and roaring full speed right through Asheville. They had this extraordinary ability to fuse sounds with each other like the jazz riﬀs of the Wynton Marsalis Band. The blue grass aficionado “Uncle Ted” White told me Billy Strings plays TDC or Top Dead Center. He explained that Strings can get exactly in the middle of the beat so that his banjo and mandolin leads can also shine. In addition, Billy Strings has a background in heavy metal. Billy Strings has the talent of a Jimmy Hendrix, the improve ability of a Keith Jarret and the looks of a JustinBieber. Billy Strings is a boy genius to be reckoned with. Now I don’t have room to tell you of The Biltmore House, the drives along the Blue Ridge Parkway or the jaw-dropping views of vistas and waterfalls in The Great

Smokey Mountains. You will have to engage in some immersion journalism for yourself and book a trip to Asheville. The incredible beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountain Range, the warmth of the people with their bluegrass music and the artsy vibe of Asheville will make you proud to be born in America. For the story of Asheville is the story of America. It’s full of riches and wonder and beauty. It’s filled with vista after vista of great space, great freedom and great energy. Asheville has people like Billy Strings and “Uncle Ted” White. Places like the Grove Park Inn, the Dixieland Boarding House and The Biltmore House. Restaurants like Bouchon’s and Rhubarb. All set in the Blue Ridge Mountains and their big brother, The Great Smoky Mountains, just minutes away. It was a wonder to behold.

The Blue Ridge Mountains are just a part of the alluring story of Asheville, N.C.

READERS WRITE

The Kaminsky method, explained

see my piece correlating 1930s Germany and the present Republican Party has elicited a couple of responses. A Mr. William Zuk of Port Washington writes, “He is also consumed with his hatred of former President Trump, who to the best of my knowledge, is not running for any position in Nassau County.” Ahh, you caught me. Yes, I do have a visceral contempt for someone who tried to overthrow an election and is still trying, and whips up the ignorant slice of our population into a frenzy of hatred. Also for a party that is openly trying to rig the next election. Guilty as charged, citizen! If that makes me a bad person in your eyes, I suggest you take a moment to examine your conscience.

Unfortunately, he is the head of the Republican Party, which was the point of my piece. There is no place for any Republican in public oﬃce as long as Trump remains. And that’s not negotiable. Get rid of them all. No one is going to miss Ed Ra. As I said, if Trump continues to lead the party, the armbands aren’t too far away. They will all fall in, because history tells us so. A Ms. Susan Carroll of Great Neck writes, “Due to longstanding ties to the South Shore of Long Island, I first met Sen/ Kaminsky when he was a state Assemblymember. I later volunteered for his special election campaign for state Senate in 2016, because I was drawn to his innate sense of decency and fairness, and liked his strong record of fighting corruption as a former federal pros-

ecutor.” I’m glad she was impressed, but there’s a small problem here since the City of Long Beach, which Mr. Kaminsky has been part of the political scene for some time, it appears when it comes to corruption, someone has been looking the other way. Like for a long time. As Bloomberg reported, Long Beach has borrowed millions of dollars annually to pay employees for unused vacations and sick days. Payments averaged $300,000 for firefighters and $620,000 for police sergeants. Then there was that nasty business with the current Comptroller finding $50,000 in his bank account, which was just an honest mistake. I mean that sort of thing happens to us all the time, right? The current Nassau DA

found “rampant, longstanding, egregious incompetence in Long Beach government,” but claimed she didn’t have enough evidence to bring criminal charges. Yahtzee! Fear not, because maybe the SEC will. When the city borrowed $40 million to settle a court judgment, the oﬀering statement for a bond issue stated that figure. Unfortunately, the actual judgment was $130 million, and at least the Feds don’t walk away from this kind of lying when it comes to issuing public debt. Better still, three of the five City Council members had no idea the city had five straight years of operating deficits. These are the people who will be running the County after they get kicked upstairs.

Mr. Kaminsky, you will note, replaced Dean Skelos. Aside from that, whether it was former DA Kathleen Rice, who has proven to be easily swayed by a bag of money, or a look at Mr. Kaminsky’s donor list, both come to the oﬃce immediately compromised. His opponent is equally compromised by her donor list. But she’s a Republican, and she can’t erase that stain. With GOP senators and Congressmen actively involved in overthrowing a democratically elected government, no Republican, down to the most junior position, can be permitted to hold oﬃce. It’s that simple. Donald Davret Roslyn

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READERS WRITE

The common good - a forgotten concept

n the immediate aftermath of The Pearl Harbor sneak attack, West Coast states imposed mandatory black-out periods to discourage Japanese bombers. We were at war, our young men were dying, and Americans at home rose to the occasion. In 1941, the inconvenience of “lights out” seemed insignificant for the sake of our country. Fast

forward 80 years. Our country is at war with an enemy that has killed 50% more Americans than all those lost during the war, over 600,000 have oﬃcially died of Covid compared to 400,000 wartime casualties. Despite having the ability to control our losses, American casualties are rising. Vaccinations have medical implications but is simply wearing a mask too

much to ask? Apparently, it is. Why? Americans have lost the ability to work for a “common good.” An individual’s need to exhibit his constitutional “freedom,” seems to “Trump” science, intellect, rational thinking, and any concern for our fellow countrymen regardless of the severity of the situation. Not quite what they teach you in church.

Our people have been fragmented by prejudice, religious differences and mostly political affiliation. Remember: Our elected officials have one purpose in life, to perpetuate and further their own political careers. Splitting the factions into warring groups serves them well. in that quest. The future of America for our children is sec-

ondary to them. Few have ever sacrificed anything, served in the armed forces, and most are wealthy. Those who aren’t will be before leaving oﬃce if they ever do! I have no grandchildren, but I apologize to their generation. America’s future is Bleak! Dr. Gary Bravstein Searingtown

Mask requirement for early voting ignored

just returned from voting early at the Village of Great Neck Town Hall. The outer door had a prominent sign indicating that masks were required for entering. When I entered the fairly crowded room where the voting was held I was surprised to see a good number of poll watchers and em-

ployees not wearing masks. At the table where I was directed to sign in, only one of the two workers was wearing a mask, I inquired about it and the unmasked person answered that the sign didn’t refer to them and only the Democrats were required to wear masks and the Republicans had a personal choice (this was

said with some level of perceived sarcasm). This person then said they identified as a Republican. I replied that masks were not only for the wearer’s protection but also for those people with whom one would come into contact and that she was coming into fairly close contact with a number of

people. I further commented that Covid-19 didn’t diﬀerentiate by political parties. I don’t know who was overall responsible for the organization of the voting venue, but I consider this flagrant disregard for both the health and safety of voters and other workers and the rules of the borrowed

space to be completely unacceptable. This is what we have come to apparently- risking one’s own health and that of others in order to politicize public health regulations. Shelley Sherman Great Neck

Higher speeds planned for N.E. corridor

uestions still remain after the recent announcement by NJ Transit that it has awarded a $1.559 billion contract for construction of the New Portal Bridge on the Northeast Corridor followed by President Biden attending a ground-breaking ceremony for start of construction earlier this week. Amtrak’s $305 billion Northeast Corridor High Speed project calls for the introduction of equipment that will operate at a speed of 180 mph.

It is my understanding that the new Portal Bridge has been designed and will be built to accommodate increasing speeds from the current 60 mph to only 90 mph. This same issues also applies to the MTA’s ongoing construction of the $2.6 billion LIRR Main Line Third Track. This conflicts with Amtrak’s long-term plans to reduce travel time by increasing speeds up to 180 mph along the Northeast Corridor. What future track outages and service changes that might

impact both Amtrak and NJ Transit customers will be necessary to support construction? Don’t forget reverse commuters from New York traveling to New Jersey. How much time will lapse after construction starts and finishes before riders will see the full benefits of this investment? lNJ Transit has yet to make public the full detailed budget for the total $1.8 billion project cost. It would tell us the estimated costs for each project component along with funding source.

This would tell you how much planning, environmental review, design and engineering, overall construction, track, signal and power work as well as construction management firms needed to supplement NJ Transit engineers in oversight of Third Track Contractors. Commuters, taxpayers, transit advocates, elected oﬃcials, transportation reporters and project advocates deserve answers to these questions before the contractor completes mobi-

lization of his own work forces and materials prior to the start of actual construction. At the end of the day, everyone is looking for safe and reliable service with capital improvements paid for that are fair and reasonable. Larry Penner Great Neck (Larry Penner is a transportation advocate, historian and writer who previously worked for the Federal Transit Administration Region 2 New York Oﬃce.

Supreme Court to hear state gun control law Continued from Page 17 Theoretically, if those Kenosha protesters had been carrying guns and shot Kyle Rittenhouse dead first, they would have been on safer ground to argue Stand Your Ground self-defense. Because Rittenhouse killed his victims, he is

the one claiming self-defense. Now these people are suing for the “right” to take their guns into voting places, even as the Trumpers are recruiting an “army” to “defend” against imagined voter fraud (they claim they need the guns in polling places for “self-defense”), with the specter of Jan. 6 “solu-

tions” still raw. Can you imagine people standing at the entrance, strapped with AK15s, or armed “poll watchers” standing over people as they mark their ballots? It is no coincidence that hate crimes and gun homicides hit new peaks under Trump, who promoted violence even as a 2016 candi-

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date. Last year, the FBI reported the highest number of hate crimes in over 20 years — 8,052 single-bias incidents involving 11,126 victims. Now the Supreme Court, emboldened with a 6-3 radically right wing court that has proved itself ready and willing to overturn decades of precedent, may well threaten New York and any state’s ability to regulate guns – elevating the Second Amendment above the First Amendment’s protections. The New York case will be the first major gun control case the Supreme Court has taken up since 2010. In 2008, in District of Columbia v. Heller and then in

2010, in McDonald v. City of Chicago, the court gleefully changed 200 years of precedent to declare an “individual right” to carry a gun (dismissing entirely the Second Amendment’s reference to “well regulated” and “militia”) over a state or locality’s ability to protect its residents. Indeed, the concern of Justices Gorsuch, Kavanaugh and Barrett over Texas SB8 wasn’t that women’s lives would be upended by forcing women to bear children (notably refusing to stay SB8 while they deliberate), but that other states would use bounty-hunting vigilantes to go after gun owners.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Car Free Day L.I. Howl-O-Ween goes to honors N. Hempstead N. Hempstead dogs! The Town of North Hempstead was recently honored by Car Free Day Long Island for their dedication to encourage residents and employees to take part in the 9th Annual Car Free Day Long Island event, which was held on Sept. 22. The day-long celebration, which was sponsored by the Town, was part of North Hempstead’s eﬀort to go green and to reduce its carbon footprint. North Hempstead was recognized for earning the highest number of Car Free

Day pledges of any Town on Long Island. Car Free Day is held annually and encourages individuals to consider the negative impact of single-occupancy vehicles. This year, over 2,000 Long Islanders took the Car Free Day pledge and joined with 46 countries and over 2,000 cities around the world to combat climate change. This resulted in the avoidance of 42,430 miles of driving and over 21 tons of CO2 emissions.

North Hempstead officials join dogs and their owners for the Town’s HowlO-Ween event at the Michael J. Tully Park Dog Park. (Left to Right): Meagan Fastuca, North Hempstead Environmental Control Specialist; Council Member Mariann Dalimonte; Sloan Yoselowitz, Car Free Day Long Island Planning Committee member; Council Member Veronica Lurvey; Supervisor Judi Bosworth; Mindy Germain, Co-Chair of Car Free Day Long Island; Receiver of Taxes Charles Berman; Council Member Peter Zuckerman; Council Member Viviana Russell; Town Clerk Wayne Wink; and Council Member Lee Seeman.

Town of North Hempstead Council Members Viviana Russell, Peter Zuckerman, Veronica Lurvey and Town Clerk Wayne Wink joined residents for the Town’s Howl-O-Ween event on Saturday, Oct. 23 at the Michael J. Tully Dog Park.

Residents from across the town, along with their pets, attended the event donning their Halloween best. There were prizes awarded for best pet costumes and best pet/owner costume duo; fun crafts, a photo booth, live music and treats for all who attended.

Netherlands trip for 17 L.I. WWII veterans If ex-Marine Roger Kilfoil has his way, 17 WWII Veterans will fly to the Netherlands next May, to honor Dutch caretakers of a U.S. Military Cemetery. Kilfoil originally launched “Mission Margraten 75” in 2019, a nonprofit born from the desire of Long Island Veterans to attend the May 2020 75th anniversary of the Dutch Liberation from Nazi Germany. Unfortunately, the Coronavirus Pandemic forced Kilfoil to postpone his trip, plus the Dutch government had to cancel their liberation ceremonies. Now, however, new plans are being made for a return to the Netherlands. “Our WWII veterans were invited as guests of honor to take part in events marking that historic anniversary,” Kilfoil said. “One event was to have King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands as a participant, truly a great honor for the veterans,” he added. The veterans were also set to visit an American Military Cemetery at Margraten, where 8,300 U.S. WWII soldiers are buried. As the needs of that cemetery grew during WWII, a Dutch grave program began, which saw local families adopt and care for graves of the fallen American liberators. Our veterans were scheduled to honor and thank these beloved Dutch families.

Kilfoil, vice president of Honor Flight Long Island, said the pandemic may have derailed last year’s trip, but not the desire of our Veterans to thank Dutch families for tending to U.S. graves. And now, because of improving conditions, the Netherland’s annual week-long Liberation Day Celebrations are back! You can bet Kilfoil’s veterans were excited to learn they will visit the American Military Cemetery at Margraten in May of 2022.

This ex-Marine knows his wonderful group of Veterans are eager and ready to go, but that all may not be able to make it. Four veterans turned 100 during the pandemic. Another will turn 100 in November of 2021. The remainder are in their late ’90s. That’s why Kilfoil asks all Long Islanders to pray that his “Band of Brothers” remains steadfast and able to perform “One Last Mission” for the United States of America. To help make this trip a reality, Kilfoil

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has launched a new nonprofit – Mission Margraten Plus – and his kick-oﬀ fundraiser features Director Anthony Giacchino with a screening of his 2021 Academy Award Winning Film for Best Documentary Short Subject – COLETTE – followed by his six short films entitled AFTERMATH. (See attached Colette Invitation.) Each short film tells a unique story of six diﬀerent WWII Veterans. Three of those Veterans will be in attendance. Enjoy Big Band music by one of our 100-year-old WWII Veterans and his Sound Of Music Orchestra. Honored guests include the 17 WWII Veterans that will fly to the Netherlands in May of 2022. WHEN: Saturday, November 13, 2021, time: 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Great Neck South Middle School, 349 Lakeville Road, Lake Success, NY. COST: $25 per person, at the door or text WW2GO TO 243725. RSVP – to Roger and Stephanie at (631) 766-3296 or rkfdny@yahoo.com. For more info: www.missionmargratenplus.org. Contact: Robert F. Salant, Public Affairs, Honor Flight Long Island, PO Box 422, Franklin Square, NY 11010, (516) 328-3959, rsalant123@outlook.com.

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Has real estate market left you behind?

he obviously insane increases observed in real estate prices and values lately from 17.4 percent on average across the U.S. in 2021 led the Case-Shiller Report to calculate a year-over-year rise of 19.7% in July, while CoreLogic showed 18 percent and FHFA 19.2 percent. The major reason has been a total lack of suﬃcient inventory. This is basic high school education of supply vs. demand economics. Low supply, higher than normal demand and historically low interest rates are allowing so many more buyers to enter the market, causing these major increases in home prices. Most important is the lack of suﬃcient construction of new homes from 2008-2015 due to the fear by builders of having excess inventory in case of another downturn, leaving them holding costly inventory. However, over that seven-year period millions of new willing and qualified purchasers entered the market, creating an oversaturated tsunami of consumers and our lower-than-normal interest rates stimulating our economy and the buying frenzy that ensued. But over the next two months price increases should be more

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moderate at 11.2 percent as inventory increases and demand slow just a bit. Price increases are not expected to decline over the next five years while rates are still historically low. Home prices and values will not depreciate in the foreseeable future and increases will continue, as long as interest rates don’t rise out of the range of what is currently aﬀordable for the majority of purchasers, allowing demand and sales to continue at a much more normal pace. There has been a slight increase in inventory compared to the spring of 2021. Annualized home sales from 2019 was one of the best in the past 10 years, except for 2017, which was a bit better. But 2020 (Covid-19 pandemic environment) aﬀected the first two quarters and then the third and fourth quarters came back like a bat out of hell and made buyers exit major cities like a hurricane. Armed with a voracious appetite, they purchased homes with more open, safe and private surroundings with work at home spaces. 2021 has also been quite above average. Increased material costs, especially for wood products and other materials that are used in the building process, have caused higher construction costs

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and have also been impacted by supply chain issues with slower than normal production due to Covid causing major labor issues in unloading the vessels oﬀ shore. All this has had an eﬀect on new home sales as well as price increases on new and used autos and many other everyday consumer goods and products. Rates have increased to 3.01 percent recently due to the federal government’s easing of their monthly purchases of $120 billion worth of Bonds, as no one else was buying them. As rates increase, they will cause borderline buyers to exit the market, or if they are smart to at least consider being in an ownership position by buying a condo, HOA or even

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a co-op, which in the majority of localities will be more aﬀordable. This will still enable them to take part in the American Dream of being a homeowner and take advantage of long-term appreciation, tax deductions, and becoming their own landlord. This will put them in a strong position to have the same power to control and determine their destiny if and when they want to move again and not someone else who may or may not renew their lease. I have been saying for years that renters will never, ever be able to get a fixed lease for 30 years unless they apply and obtain a mortgage. This is how one begins to grow their long- term wealth. Many say a home is not an investment, but really over 10, 20, 30 and 40 years it really does make sense. However, if you are one of those rare and amazing stock pickers and investors who can gain greater investment value on your money year over year without any risk and beat the average appreciation of owning your own home, then that just possibly maybe more to your advantage. But if not, then owning your own place, and more importantly, building strong roots in a community, potential long-term

friendships and having greater privacy is worth it. Not being subjected to enduring transient noisy tenants all around you as well as smelling their food, and of course increases in your rent over the years make ownership well worth the money! So be creative and begin today to figure out how you can make it happen and become a homeowner. There are a multitude of sources online for you to create a plan to accomplish this. However, if you need assistance in learning how, then call me! 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) 647-4289 or by email: Phil@TurnKeyRealEstate.Com Just email or snail mail (regular mail) him with your ideas or suggestions on future columns with your name, email and cell number and he will call or email you back.

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Recent Real Estate Sales in the

Willistons

215 Glenmore Street, Williston Park

170 Park Avenue, Williston Park

4 bd, 3 ba, 1,634 sqft, Sold On: 8/27/21, Sold Price: $905,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: East Williston

3 bd, 2 ba, 1,696 sqft, Sold On: 9/3/21, Sold Price: $830,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Herricks

581 Foch Blvd., Williston Park

24 Atlanta Avenue, Williston Park

4 bd, 1 ba, 1,353 sqft, Sold On: 9/10/21, Sold Price: $735,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: Herricks

3 bd, 3 ba, 2,103 sqft, Sold On: 9/13/21, Sold Price: $950,000 Type: Single Family, Schools: East Williston

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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Harrison Ave. garage set to open in Nov. Continued from Page 2 At the September meeting, Strauss reiterated that the new expected completion time he was told was October, which has now been updated to November.

Travis Brennan, a spokesman for the MTA, updated trustees this summer on the concluding steps of the ongoing LIRR’s expansion project. After Trustee Paul Cusato asked when the garage would be open to the

public, Brennan said the MTA was at the finish line, but he could not give the village an exact date. “There’ve been some challenges to be perfectly blunt,” Brennan said in June. “We have very few items left to

complete on that punch list.” Even so, Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said he was confident the parking garage project is at the finish line, saying “sometimes the last mile is the hardest mile.”

Ann Galante given Wall of Honor award Continued from Page 2 Deputy Mayor Paul Pereira said the device is a great idea for anyone who wants to find out more about influential figures in Mineola. He said it may not paint the entire

picture, but is nonetheless a great addition to the village. “It’s diﬃcult to obviously encapsulate someone like John DaVanzo, who served this community for 90 years, in a few sen-

tences,” Pereira said at a Board of Trustees meeting Oct. 20. “It’s important that future generations will know these people that helped Mineola and not just in a political capacity.”

Pereira also congratulated the Galante family for Ann’s induction. “It is certainly well deserved,” Pereira said at the meeting. “Her resume is quite extensive.”

Port’s Mullins defends language at trial Continued from Page 12 Mullins said he felt the need to speak out against Barbot last year when she reportedly denied a request from a former Police Department chief to provide officers with protective equipment. Mullins also said he spoke out against Torres, an openly gay person who was in the midst of a campaign for public office, because he had accused officers of engaging in a work slowdown that resulted in an uptick

in murders and shootings. Board attorney Jonathan Fogel advocated that Mullins be fired for using derogatory and offensive language. Mullins filed for retirement in October, but it does not become official until Nov. 5. Mullins, who has been a member of the NYPD since 1982, assumed his role as president of the police union on July 1, 2002. FBI agents raided the union’s Manhattan office and his Port Washington

SCHOOL NEWS

Mineola students celebrate Halloween Students in the Mineola Union Free School District were in the Halloween spirit on Friday, Oct. 29. At each of the district’s buildings, many students and staﬀ dressed up in costumes and participated in activities

including arts and crafts and Halloweenthemed classroom lessons. Some buildings held outdoor Halloween parties that took place after school, while others held parades for students during the school day.

home last month. According to reports, some of the boxes appeared to hold a hard drive and electronic equipment. Mullins has also drawn attention for multiple attacks on NYPD leadership and Mayor Bill de Blasio. Last year Mullins posted from the union’s Twitter account an unredacted arrest report about De Blasio’s daughter, Chiara, after she was arrested at a protest against the death of George Floyd.

95% of Nassau adults have at least one shot Continued from Page 12 The state Health Department, which breaks down vaccination rates by ZIP code, found that on the North Shore the 11042 ZIP code of New Hyde Park continues to have the lowest rate at 23.5 percent of people vaccinated. That area, however, consists primarily of businesses south of Northern State Parkway and along Marcus Avenue. The next lowest vaccination rate on the North Shore is the 74.9 percent in the 11024 ZIP code of the Great Neck peninsula, which includes the Village of Kings Point.

PHOTO COURTESY OF METRO CONNECTION PHOTOS COURTESY OF MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

These Mineola Middle School students were voted the best duo, most creative, scariest and funniest costumes at the school’s annual Halloween dance.

In a tweet last month, De Blasio said, “Ed Mullins dishonored his uniform, his city and his union more times than I can count. It was just a matter of time before his endless hatred would catch up with him. That day has come.” The Sergeants Benevolent Association manages a $264 million retirement fund and its 13,000 members make it the fifth-largest police union in the nation, according to the group’s website.

Pfizer’s coronavirus vaccine could soon become eligible for children 5 to 11 years old.

The next lowest one is also in Great Neck, with the 11023 ZIP code at a 77.2 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 third-highest vaccination rate in the county, 96.6 percent, is 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 94.4 percent in Roslyn, 89.1 percent in Albertson, 89 percent in New Hyde Park’s 11040 ZIP code, 88.1 percent in Port Washington, 88 percent in Mineola, 87.1 percent in Great Neck’s 11021 ZIP code. 86.8 percent in Williston Park, 86.7 percent in Roslyn Heights, 82.7 percent in Manhasset and 80 percent in Floral Park. In total, the 13 North Shore ZIP codes average an 88 percent vaccination rate. Without the 23.5 percent figure in the 11042 ZIP code, the average for the remaining 12 ZIP codes increases to 93.4 percent.

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From left to right: Jacob Dixon; CEO of Choice For All, Assemblywoman Gina Sillitti, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, Linda Beigel Schulman, Senator Brad Hoylman, Governor Kathy Hochul, Senator Kevin Thomas, Senator Anna Kaplan, Senator John Brooks, Assemblywoman Taylor Darling

At a ceremony at the “Yes We Can” community center in Westbury, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation to combat the gun violence epidemic and to address “ghost guns” in New York communities. Legislation S.13A/A.2666A prohibits the possession of unfinished frames or receivers by anyone other than a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms. Legislation S.14A/A.613A prohibits the sale of ghost guns and requires gunsmiths and dealers in firearms to register firearms in their possession. Legislation S.7152/A.6522 adds firearms designed to resemble toys to the definition of a ‘disguised gun.’ “Gun violence is a public health and public safety crisis that must be dealt with aggressively,” said Hochul. “Working with partners at all levels, my administration will continue to crack down on the distribution and possession of dangerous weapons and put an end to the gun violence epidemic.”

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Continued from Page 14 Nassau County has struggled for 20 years to balance its budgets, often relying on gimmicks and bailouts. In part, this was a result of the so-called county guaranty, which makes Nassau responsible for all tax refunds — even those that covered schools. This was made even more costly by the county’s dysfunctional assessment system. The county balanced its 2021 budget based on the restructuring of county debt by the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, which provided $400 million in financial relief. NIFA, you may recall, is the state agency created in 2000 to oversee Nassau’s finances after the county went hat in hand to the state Legislature to get a bailout. In agreeing to refinance Nassau’s debt, NIFA oﬃcials recently complained the county still did not have a plan for budget cuts and ways to grow revenue. But this year, during her re-election

campaign, Curran submitted a $3.5 billion budget that included $70 million in property cuts in 2022 with plans for more in coming years. County Republicans then approved amendments that would cut $100 million in nuisance fees passed 10 years ago by the GOP to fill a budget hole without raising taxes. But NIFA said the cut in fees put the budget out of balance and in a party-line vote Democratic legislators rejected them. There are a number of ways the county could raise revenues. These include aiding the growth of business and a variety of creative solutions suggested previously. It could also encourage an increase in housing, though many residents complain this could spoil Nassau’s suburban feel. This is yet another reminder that it is much easier to blame the cost of living in Nassau on reassessment than make the sometimes hard choices needed to raise revenues or cut expenses.

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ing and drinking from plastic containers. Scientists say we are breathing microplastics in our air and drinking microplastics in our water. And now we know that this ubiquitous material is helping to move our planet to the brink of collapse. I am hoping a robust discussion will take place at COP26 about the role the plastics industry plays in our climate crisis. And, unlike past conferences, let’s also hope they don’t repeat the mistake of asking countries to make their pledges voluntary. So far, that approach has not worked.

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Northwell clinic to treat Belmont workers Northwell Health today announced the opening of a health clinic for Belmont Park workers in collaboration with the New York Racing Association, which operates the track, and the Backstretch Employee Service Team of NY, the nonprofit organization devoted to the health and social welfare needs of several thousand barn area workers. The $200,000, 1,000-squarefoot health clinic will provide a continuum of care and oﬀer wellness programs for the thousands of backstretch workers at Belmont Park. The free program is part of Northwell’s commitment to providing equitable care to all New Yorkers. A high percentage of backstretch employees are immigrants who live at the track. “Clinics like this one are important because they allow quick access to care, before health issues become health care emergencies,” said Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health. “This community dedicat-

ed to the sport of thoroughbred racing deserves a commitment to wellness – and Northwell Health is happy to provide it. That’s our passion.” Northwell provided coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) testing for Belmont workers beginning in 2020 and provided COVID-19 vaccines in 2021. Now, Northwell will oﬀer clinic hours three days a week with the opportunity for specialty services as needed. The clinic features two exam rooms and lab services for point of care testing. Dr. Tochi IrokuMalize, senior vice president and chair of family medicine, will serve as medical director. “This important partnership will increase access to high-quality health care for the backstretch community at Belmont Park,” said David O’Rourke, president and CEO of NYRA “Northwell Health has already made a significant impact through their COVID-19 testing and vaccination eﬀorts here at Belmont, and we thank them for

their dedicated service to the men and women working every day to support thoroughbred racing in New York State.” While language barriers and cultural biases are often reasons why some immigrants don’t seek care, Northwell has gotten out of the starting gate quickly. It oﬀered flu vaccinations this week for nearly 100 backstretch workers. “Northwell came to the rescue of the backstretch workers during the pandemic and now BEST is thrilled to collaborate again with Northwell to provide

the hard working backstretch workers of Belmont and Aqueduct with on-going, first-class, primary and preventative care,” said Paul Ruchames, executive director of BEST. “BEST is also deeply grateful for the steadfast and generous support from the New York Racing Association and the New York Thoroughbred Horseman`s Association, without which none of the great achievements of the past 20 months and beyond, would be possible.” One of those backstretch

workers can attest to the need. Francisco Barrera grew up riding horses in his native Peru. At 47, he’s still exercising horses before dawn each day, putting thoroughbreds through their paces as one of thousands of backstretch employees at Belmont. Mr. Barrera has suﬀered a number of physical injuries working with these powerful animals over the decades. It can be dangerous but rewarding work, which is why he’s eager to see clinical care return to the backstretch at Belmont, bringing medical services to a hard-working community. “It’s a big step for us,” said Mr. Barrera, a married father of three. “We are mostly immigrants. It is hard for us to get medical attention outside the track.” Through Northwell’s ongoing eﬀorts, more than 90 percent of backstretch workers are vaccinated, well above the New York State average. The health system anticipates handling more than 2,000 visits to the clinic in 2022.

Town law to aid at Town celebrates 3M book construction sites giveaway with Book Fairies Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board unanimously passed a law to bolster worker safety at construction sites during the recent Oct. 21 Town Board meeting. “This new law will ensure that all individuals performing construction work in North Hempstead do so safely,” said Bosworth. “It is so important that essential safety training is required on all construction sites to help prevent injuries. Employees must have a safe workplace, and that includes construction sites.” The new amendment to the local law requires contractors involved in construction on a minor site of more than 35,000 square feet to ensure that onsite employees have successfully completed and maintained a current Occupational Safety and Health Administration 30-hour class certificate. The certificate provides 30 or more hours in construction industry safety and health. For major construction

sites that are more than 50,000 square feet in size, a Site Safety Designee will be required. The Site Safety Designee will have completed an OSHA 100-hour class. They will also be responsible for ensuring each employee onsite has an OSHA 30-hour class certificate. “The Town of North Hempstead is taking a historic step to protect construction workers on Long Island,” said Steve Flanagan, business manager and secretary treasurer of Laborers Local 66. “No one should go to work unsure if they will return home at the end of the day — but sadly too many construction workers face this fear every day because they lack the training to keep them safe on the job. Thank you, Supervisor Bosworth and the Town Council Members, for your leadership and commitment to ensuring safe jobs in construction.” The safety requirements will be enforced by the town, and contractors who are in violation of these requirements may be fined.

The Town of North Hempstead was proud to join with the Book Fairies to celebrate the organization giving away its 3,000,000 book. To commemorate the momentous occasion, the organization

held a special event at the “Yes We Can” Community Center and gave away books to attendees. The Long Island Nets and their mascot Dale also attended the festivities. The Book Fairies is a Long Island-based non-profit organi-

zation that was created by Amy Zaslansky to help foster children’s love of reading. The group works with libraries, schools, and organizations throughout the metropolitan area to help distribute new and gently used books.

Council Member Viviana Russell helps celebrate the Book Fairies’ 3,000,000th book giveaway.

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Happening at he Williston Park Library Thank you to everyone who donated pet food to LI Cares in coordination with the Library’s annual Great Giveback. We appreciate your donations. We are no longer accepting donations at this time. We hope to begin in late Spring, but the date is still to be determined. New titles added to the collection: Defending Britta Stein—Ronald Balson Forgotten in Death—JD Robb Rock Paper Scissors—Alice Feeney High Stakes—Iris Johansen Never Saw Me Coming—Vera Kurian Apples Never Fall—Liane Moriarty Inseparable—Simone deBeauvoir Miss Kopp Investigates—Amy Stewart Magician—Colm Toibin Enemy at the Gates—Vince Flynn World Played Chess—Robert Dugoni

Impossible Promise—Jude Deveraux Darker Reality—Anne Perry Observant Wife—Naomi Ragen Our Daily Hours Are: Browsing &Vestibule Pick-Up: MondayFriday: 10am-5:30pm and Saturday: 10am-4pm “Open for Browsing” means you can come inside, walk around the Library, and look for books and other items. Please limit your time to 1 hour. Only one family at a time will be permitted in the Children’s Room. Items requested over the phone can be picked up in the Library vestibule. Please maintain social distancing practices while in the Library. All customers and staﬀ are required to wear face coverings at all times while in

the Library, per Executive Order 202.17. Face coverings must cover both your mouth and nose. Congregating is not permitted. Three computers are available for public use for a limit of 30 minutes. Library items may now be returned inside the library Adult Programs Reiki—Thursdays—November 4 & 18; December 2 & 16—6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $10 p/person. Empire Safety Driving Course—Thursday—November 4—10am-4pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. $28 per person. Register at the Circulation Desk. Book Club—Wednesday—November 10—7pm. Copies of American Dirt are available at the Circulation Desk.

Charles Berman, Receiver of Taxes— Tuesday—November 16—4-6pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Staﬀ will be available to assist in answering questions and completing forms. Knitting Circle—Thursday—November 18—12-2 pm; December 9 & 23— 11:30am-1:30 pm in the Assembly Room of Village Hall. Children’s Programs Chocolate Pumpkin pops To-Go—$5 per kit (makes 6 pumpkins). Open to all ages. Only 20 kits available. Come into the Library for a free children’s craft every Monday for Take and Make Mondays. Please check our website willistonarklibrary.org for updates on all upcoming events.

Virtual adult education classes available The Roslyn Adult Education program is oﬀering a number of virtual classes relating to financial planning this fall. Medicare Made Easy gives a better understanding of Medicare and its components (A, B, C, D), answers questions about when to sign up, and the diﬀerence between plans—including changes

for 2022. Keep the Income Flowing in Retirement teaches eﬀective retirement income strategies, and Planning for your Child with Special Needs examines aspects that need to be considered in developing a life plan for the long-term wellbeing of children with special needs. Registration for the 2021 Fall Adult

Education Program is open to all residents of the Roslyn, Herricks, and East Williston school districts. All classes will be held via Zoom. Catalogs have been mailed to the community and are available online at www.roslynschools.org under the Community/Adult Education tab. Registration is by mail, fax, or on-

line only. There is no in-person or phone registration. To register online, visit the Adult Education Web Store: https:// RoslynSchools.Revtrak.net. It accepts Visa, MasterCard, Amex, Discover and e-checks. For additional information, please call the Adult Education oﬃce at (516) 801-5091.

Mineola High Drama Club presents ‘Rumors’ The Mineola High School Drama Club announces the opening of Neil Simon’s hysterical farce, “Rumors.” The play takes place at a tastefully appointed townhouse, where things at an anniversary party for the Deputy Mayor of New York are not going as planned. “Rumors” ran for 535 performances on Broadway before coming to the theatre at Mineola High School for a wild ride that will have audiences rolling in the aisles. “I selected ‘Rumors’ for this

year’s play because we have a great group of talented actors who I knew could handle the demands of a farce,” Director Matt DeLuca said. “But, perhaps even more importantly, I think this is just what the world needs right now. With all the challenges and stress we all are dealing with these days, I wanted to oﬀer audiences the opportunity to sit in a room together and just laugh! It’s been too long since we’ve had the opportunity to do that. This show is just what the doctor ordered!” The cast includes Julia

O’Connor, Joseph Parrino, Isabella Galán, Jake Chesna, Matthew Bischoﬀ, Bridget Cunningham, James Keesee, Vanessa Hartman, Grace Faley and Jade Conway. “Rumors” will play Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2:00 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. at Mineola High School. The show is recommended for ages 13 and older, please note advisory for some language. You can purchase tickets online at http://mineolahs.booktix. com. Seating is automatically socially distanced by party.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MINEOLA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Mineola High School students during a rehearsal of “Rumors.”

North Side’s innovation lab challenges young minds First-grade students working in the lab constructing houses to withstand a wind storm to keep the three little pigs safe. With some success and some failures, students learned the most important thing is the process.

North Side’s new Innovation Lab is open! In this new exciting space, Innovation Lab teacher Henry Kupstas leads STEAM lessons as part of the Project Lead the Way launch program as well as enrichment activities for North Side students which supports the District’s Strategic Plan Priority of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Designed to stimulate and inspire imagination and creative thinking, in the Innovation Lab personalized learn-

ing will saturate the activities conducted in the lab as students explore their growth mindsets by experimenting and participating in the engineering design process. North Side’s Innovation Lab, which is open to all grade K-4 students, features high tech equipment including a 3D printer as well as ensuring students are balancing digital tools with items such as Keva blocks, Legos, cardboard, recycled materials, and other items as

they construct their original ideas. Thank you to East Williston’s Director of Technology, Innovation, and Information Systems Ed Kemnitzer, and Director of Science & High School Life Alexis Pace, as well as North Side Principal James Bloomgarden, North Side Assistant Principal Jamie Pandolf and North Side teacher Mr. Kupstas for making the launch of North’s Side Innovation Lab such a success for students.

48 The Williston Times, Friday, November 5, 2021

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