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By RoNNY REYES oritized work that is crucial if [email protected] the schools are to comply with state and federal building codes. Although members of the “We’re trying to take a step in Glen Cove City School District the right direction to secure the Board of Education were dis- safety and security of our stu- traught after the district’s sec- dents and staff,” Rianna said. ond attempt to pass a bond failed The newest plan calls for the in October, the board wasted no renovation of at least two rest- time in preparing rooms in each build- the next proposal. ing in order to make After holding sever- them compliant al public workshop e need with the American sessions and tours schools with Disabilities around the district, W Act. There is also a trustees presented a that look need to replace sev- draft of their latest eral fire-escape win- bond proposal at a inviting, not like dows, which are Roni Chastain/Herald Gazette meeting on Dec. 18. they’re being either too heavy to The first mea- open or not large A sign to welcome all sure, rejected in a foreclosed. We enough for people to Rabbi Janet Liss and Glen Cove Mayor Timothy Tenke cut the ribbon for the North Country Reform p u b l i c vo t e o n have to do this escape through. Temple’s newest sign. Story, Page 9. March 11, totaled Classrooms would $84.6 million. The for our kids. be added at several second proposal was schools to address for $78 million, and MARIA RUFFIN overcrowding. Some this one adds up to classes are now just under $46 mil- Glen Cove taught in a base- Giving back at home and abroad lion. District offi- ment, while else- cials said they hoped the 41 per- where, mobile desks are used to cent decrease would ease resi- move classes to unoccupied New local Argentine nonprofit sets ambitious goals dents’ worries about taxes while areas. By RoNNY REYES herself, Di Angelo asked to be thousands of dollars for chari- adequately funding the critical Architect Michael Mark, of renovations needed at all six [email protected] given children’s toys so she could ties. And this year’s drive Mark Design Studios, went over school buildings. the proposed renovations at the donate them. evolved even further, marking Superintendent Maria Rian- meeting. He detailed the deterio- In 2015, Lia Di Angelo, of “I was fortunate enough to the inaugural gala for the Comi- Glen Cove, decided to convert find myself not needing any- na said the board had reviewed te Civico Argentino, or Argen- CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 her birthday from a day about thing,” she said, “so I thought the previous proposals and pri- tine Civic Committee, a nonprof- her into a celebration for other about helping others,” Di Angelo it organization that Di Angelo people. As her Dec. 18 birthday said. founded in July to serve the less approached that year, she Four years later, Di Angelo, explained, her friends and fami- 48, a florist who is originally fortunate in both her local com- ly were asking her what she from Cordoba, Argentina, has munity and in countries in Latin wanted, but she couldn’t come transformed her birthday toy America. The gala, the Ever- up with any answers. So, rather drive into an annual event that green School in Hemsptead, also than collect material goods for collects hundreds of toys and CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 2 State eyes prohibiting plastic foam

By Peter Belfiore and Mike Conn [email protected], [email protected] effects of plastic foam on human health Gov. Andrew Cuomo has proposed leg- islation to ban the use of polystyrene foam in disposable food containers ■ Plastic foam is made using styrene, throughout New York state. The a monomer that is possibly cancerous announcement has garnered the praise of or toxic to humans. Styrene can migrate state environmental officials. from plastic foam containers into food State Assemblyman Charles La-vine, a or drink when heated or when the food Democrat from Glen Cove, said that plas- tic foam presents a serious threat to the is fatty or acidic. environment. “It cannot be recycled and it ■ Styrene residue is found in virtually January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2020 — GLEN COVE January 2, does not biodegrade on its own,” he said, all samples of human fat tissue. “so it’s a constructive step in the right direction on the part of the governor, and ■ The Food and Drug Administration I support it wholeheartedly.” has determined that the styrene con- Plastic foam is often referred to generi- centration in bottled drinking water cally, and inaccurately, as Styrofoam, should not exceed 0.1 parts per mil- which is a trademarked form of polysty- lion. The U.S. EPA drinking water stan- rene used in insulation and boat construc- dard is 1 ppm. tion. Plastic foam is reportedly one of the top 10 contributors to environmental lit- ■ Styrene can be found in air, water ter. The Environmental Protection Agen- and soil after release from the manu- cy has estimated that the U.S. produces facture, use and disposal of styrene- roughly 3 million tons of polystyrene, based products. which is non-biodegradable, every year. Christina Daly/Herald Containers made from it break down over GoV. CUoMo WAntS to ban the use of polystyrene in disposable food containers. ■ Styrene exposure increases the risk time and enter waterways and wildlife of leukemia and lymphoma and is a areas as microplastic particles, polluting and fourth violations would be fined $500, ment alike,” Cuomo said in a statement. neurotoxin. water and harming wildlife that ingest $1,000 and $2,000 respectively. “From take-out containers to packing pea- them. “Styrofoam is one of the most common nuts, this material is everywhere, and it Source: Clean Water Action Violators of the proposed ban would pollutants, and a public health hazard will continue to pollute our waters and face a fine starting at $250. Second, third that impacts humans and the environ- harm our wildlife for generations to come if we do not act.” Lavine said he was optimistic about the legislation’s chances in Albany, add- ing that New York City’s ban on plastic effects of plastic foam foam, which took effect in July, has been successful. on marine environment Steer Clear State Sen. Jim Gaughran, a Democrat from Northport, said the ban would be a ■ step in the right direction, although it Like most plastics, plastic foam is would take time and effort to make sure lightweight and floats. In the form of lit- of Winter it succeeded. He said it would be impor- ter, it is carried from streets and tant for public officials to work with res- through storm drains to the ocean. It taurants on ways to eliminate the use of also photodegrades, breaking down plastic foam containers. Although into smaller and smaller pieces, easily Hazards Gaughran is waiting to make his final mistaken for food by marine animals. decision on the bill until he sees what amendments may be attached, he said he supports the concept of the legislation. ■ Plastics make up roughly 90 per- “These materials that really can’t be cent of all floating marine debris. successfully recycled just end up in land- fills or incinerators and add to our global ■ environmental problems,” Gaughran The lifetime of plastics in the marine said. “I think what we can do as govern- environment is unknown, and some ment is to reduce this type of waste.” researchers believe they never truly dis- State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Demo- appear. √ Check coolant and antifreeze levels. crat from Long Beach who serves as √ Check tire pressure and treads. chairman of the State Senate Environ- mental Conservation Committee, Source: Clean Water Action √ Check windshield wipers, and use winter-grade fluid. announced his support on Dec. 18 for the √ Keep a blanket, gloves, bag of sand, flashlight, proposal. “I am confident the ban on Sty- flares and ice scraper in your vehicle. rofoam would be welcomed by the Legis- lature, as we are all aware that we have a solid waste crisis and that Washington is the distribution and use of plastic foam doing very little to nothing about it,” containers used by restaurants, caterers, Stop in anytime for a free Kaminsky said in a statement. “Follow- food trucks, retail food stores, delis and tire, fluid and windshield ing on our plastic bag ban from last year, grocery stores. wiper check! it is important that we continue to make “At a time when our president is frus- progress and move from a disposable and trating each and every meaningful effort 277 Glen Cove Avenue easy convenient society to one that focus- to protect Mother Earth,” Lavine said, “I es on sustainability and protecting our am very pleased that Governor Cuomo

Sea Cliff 1069946 planet for the next generation.” will introduce legislation to ban single- 516-676-2202 The proposed legislation would ban use Styrofoam containers.” New bond proposal undergoes major cuts 3 CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE 2,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2020 rated state of district buildings’ doors and heating and cooling systems. He explained that while the district could shop around for values on these replace- ments, the bulk of the cost would be the labor of installing them — rates that are set by the state and unions, and vary little among contractors. When some residents asked why the equipment couldn’t be repaired, district officials said that replac- ing it would actually be more cost-effec- tive. “We don’t get state aid for repairs,” explained board Vice President Monica Alexandris-Miller. “We only get it for replacements. Whatever the cost is when we’re renovating or replacing something, about 33 percent of that comes back to the district.” While the majority of the audience at the meeting appeared to support the new Courtesy GCCSD bond, many shared their concerns about A RENDERING OF what the Glen Cove High School’s cafeteria would look like after renovations. the misinformation that was spread before the previous two bond votes. Car- State Assemblyman Charles Lavine, gone elsewhere. Lavine said the plan was third bond at the end of that meeting, and olyne Dilgard-Clark, a local parent, said who attended the meeting, addressed the to combine the grant with the bond in it could be put to a public vote as early as the district needed to get into the commu- spread of misinformation. Lavine had order to complete a full renovation of the March 19. nity to present their ideas and take advan- previously helped the district secure a labs rather just “cosmetic changes.” But one parent, Maria Ruffin, said that tage of advertising opportunities around $250,000 grant to renovate the high “I wanted to set the record straight on because of the previous failures, she was the city. Rick Smith, who said he had school’s science labs, which have fallen this,” Lavine said, “for those who would losing hope that real change can come to opposed the two previous bonds, contend- into disrepair. When the last bond failed try to use this argument in bad faith.” the district. “When I see the schools, I see ed that the district needed more public to pass, Lavine said, he heard rumors that The district will hold a public hearing neglect,” Ruffin said. “We need schools input on this one, saying that there had residents hadn’t voted for it because the to discuss the bond proposal at the next that look inviting, not like they’re being been only a handful of people at the pub- district had yet to use the grant money to Board of Education meeting on Jan. 8. foreclosed. We have to do this for our lic workshop session on Dec. 3. repair the labs, and they believed it had The district could officially propose this kids.” Parents call for school board president to resign By RONNY REYES collapsed. The tiles are so old that they [email protected] are not even made anymore in the U.S. While the fallen library tiles were As she watched the Glen Cove City replaced with new ones, the old tiles are School District’s proposed $78 million still up on the other half of the library, bond fail on Oct. 22, Maria Venuto said, which houses the student’s seating area. she decided she had had enough. Venuto, The school also has outdated central cool- a former member of the district’s Board ing and heating systems, along with of Education, expressed her frustration cracking floors. with the failure and said that changes With all these issues ongoing in the needed to be made in order for the district district, Maureen Jimenez, another local to pass a significant bond that would help parent who signed the petition, said the end the state of disrepair plaguing the district needed a leader who could coun- school buildings. Among those changes, ter the spread of misinformation, which Venuto said, was for Board of Education she said contributed to the bond’s failure. President Gail Nedbor-Gross to resign. “I don’t think someone who can’t “She doesn’t support anything sub- champion the bond should be leading the stantial,” Venuto said. “We wouldn’t be Board of Education,” Jimenez said. “I here if the bond wasn’t put off for all Courtesy GCCSD don’t feel it’s personal against her, and a these years.” GAIL NEDBOR-GROSS, CENTER, has served on the Glen Cove City School District’s way for her to support it would be to step A few days after the bond failed, Venu- Board of Education for 11 years. She leads the meetings with Vice President Monica down.” to started an online petition demanding Alexandris-Miller, left, and Superintendent Maria Rianna. While Nedbor-Gross showed no signs Nedbor-Gross’s resignation. At press of wanting to resign, she will continue to time, the petition had more than 200 sup- were active during public tours and infor- we’re working there for the school,” Chal- work with fellow board members, school porters, and was a few dozen shy of reach- mation sessions. Michelle Chalfoun, who foun asked. officials and parents to form the next ing its goal of 250 signatures. signed the petition, remembers seeing She and other district parents are bond proposal, which could be introduced Nedbor-Gross did not return the Her- Nedbor-Gross pass her by when Chalfoun increasingly worried over the state of dis- as soon as Jan. 8. ald Gazette’s request for a response, and was volunteering to spread awareness repair in the schools. Throughout the dis- Because the second bond proposal the district said it would not comment on about the bond during the city’s summer trict, stairwells lacked fire safety doors, failed, the district cannot put a third pro- this issue. concert series. While she received help while other doors have breakable glass posal up for vote until a year after the first In her petition, Venuto said that while from other parents and board members, within reach of the handles, and some one, which means a new bond referen- Nedbor-Gross has been with the board for Chalfoun said she felt snubbed by Nedbor- exit doors have handles that could be dum will not be up until March 2020. years, she never felt that Nedbor-Gross Gross. chained together, a serious safety issue. worked proactively to secure the bond, “As president of the Board of Educa- Ceiling tiles also sag and fall. In 2018, unlike the other board members who tion, how can you just walk by when nearly half of the library’s ceiling tiles 4 January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE the fanfare. marked months been had Street the School to prominent 23, Union, in show raised on the evening of Tuesday, April of evening the on raised news, and to show their support for the for support their show to and news, this hearing Upon began. 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Nearby things to do this week 2,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2020 Gardens of ‘Downton Abbey’ Take a virtual tour of Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey was filmed at the Gold Coast Library on Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. In addition, learn about the special gar- dens designed by legendary 18th-centu- ry British landscape architect Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. 50 Railroad Ave., Glen Head. (516) 759-8300.

Courtesy Comite Civico Argentino COMITE CIVICO ARGENTINO founder Lia Di Angelo, far left, and Nassau County Executive Laura Curran recognized County Legislator Delia DeRiggi-Whitton and Glen Cove City New Year, New Councilman Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews for their community leadership. Vibes, New You In this class at the Glen Cove Salt Cave, participants will learn to raise their vibes G.C. resident creates to create the life they want. Dr. Scott’s Flash Healing and Psychic Surgery to clear out anything preventing one from Comite Civico Argentino realizing their best self included. Jan. 8 at 7:15 p.m. at 70 Forest Ave., suite 2B CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE and I was grateful to be honored by her at in Glen Cove. (516) 801-0665. served as an opportunity for her to honor the gala.” 10 people who have helped her succeed Along with the toy drives, Di Angelo and given to her causes, including fellow also began collecting money, and she Glen Cove residents Delia DeRiggi-Whit- donated about $1,000 to St. Jude’s Chil- Zumba Jr. dren Research Hospital for cancer ton, a county legislator, and Gaitley Ste- This class at the Locust Valley Library venson-Mathews, a Glen Cove City Coun- research in 2018. Through Comite Civico Argentino, she has raised nearly $5,000 combines movement, music, community cilman. this year, which she is planning to use to The Comite Civico Argentino is the and healthy lifestyle awareness for chil- build wells and donate farm animals to culmination of Di Angelo’s philanthropic dren in kindergarten through fifth grade. people living in northern Argentina. spirit, but she cited the local charities she It’s filled with rocking, specially choreo- While $5,000 may not seem like enough to has worked with in the past as the main graphed, high-energy and kid-friendly do much, Di Angelo explained that it con- inspiration for starting a charity of her routines featuring all types of music. The verts to more than $300,000 Argentine own. She said she had learned the most fun kicks off on at 4:15 p.m. on Jan. 9 pesos. from Gil Bernardino, president of Circulo She is also working with a Salvadoran at 170 Buckram Road, Locust Valley. de la Hispanidad, a Long Beach-based counterpart, Vivian Pereira — president (516) 671-1837. nonprofit that provides resources and of the Comite Civico Salvadoreno — to educational programs to Long Island’s donate about $3,000 worth of wheelchairs Latino community. After helping the orga- to disabled people in El Salvador. Di Ange- nization with its fundraisers, Di Angelo lo explained that she wanted to use her Happily ever after said, she felt confident to hold one of her charity not only to help people in other Welcome the New Year with another own, which is why she was happy to turn nations, but also to acknowledge those her birthdays into toy drives. Disney on Ice extravaganza. “Dream who have supported her cause, like Big” shares the empowering tales of During the initial one, in 2015, Di Pereira. Angelo met DeRiggi-Whitton, who helped Stevenson-Mathews, who has known Disney’s most courageous leading her connect with other community lead- Di Angelo for more than a decade, said he ladies at NYCB Live’s Nassau Colise- ers and resources. DeRiggi-Whitton, who was honored to be recognized along with um, opening Thursday, Jan. 9. Tinker has helped support the Toys for Tots col- nine other community leaders at the Bell will guide everyone to a place lection drive at Glen Cove’s Martino Auto Comite Civico Argentino gala. He was where imaginations soar. Info: (800) Concepts for years, said she was proud amazed, he said, to see more than 240 peo- 745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com or that another Glen Cove resident wanted ple there. “The fact that someone has so www.disneyonice.com. to do more to help others. many people on board during their first Together, Di Angelo and DeRiggi-Whit- official event speaks volumes,” Stevenson- ton helped donate more than 100 toys to a Mathews said. drive hosted by County Legislator Siela Di Angelo hopes to continue to grow Seals along the shoreline Bynoe in 2015. This year, Di Angelo has the organization this year. Along with her collected more than 600 toys, and is plan- toy drive and charity work in Argentina Check out some of the fascinating win- ning to collect even more by Three Kings and El Salvador, she hopes to hold back-to- ter harbor seals that inhabit our waters Day — which celebrates the trip of the school supply drives for local children, on a guided walk along the Jones Magi who witnessed the birth of Jesus — and to raise enough money to provide Beach shoreline, Saturday, Jan. 4, on Jan. 6. DeRiggi-Whitton said she was relief aid to other countries in the event 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join a park natu- thankful for Di Angelo’s commitment to of natural disasters like Hurricane ralist for a short talk about seals and the community, and added that Di Angelo Maria. She also wants to use her fundrais- then bundle up to walk along the shore- always gives to her own fundraisers to ers to spread Argentine culture and unite combat diabetes. communities. line to see these amazing marine mam- “Lia’s always working to support the “Ten years from now,” Di Angelo said, mals. Info: (516) 780-3295 or book- community,” DeRiggi-Whitton said. “I want to say that we kept doing bigger when.com/jonesbeachnaturecenter. “She’s a community-oriented person . . . and better things.” 6 January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE LANDING ELEMENTARY’SLANDING ENL and fifth-grade students students reader’s a perform to worked fifth-grade Many and “Too Tamales.” month, third-,Thesefourth- the of bookthroughseasontheir day holi- the celebrated School ry LandingElementa-studentsat English as a New LanguageNew a Englishas Too many tamales Landing expresses gratitude HERALD students enjoyedstudents tamales. WHAT’S NEWSINANDOUTOFTHECLASSROOM er. LatinAmerican culture togeth- their celebrate to change the students and performance the The enjoyed classmates. their for tamales up cooking story,theincluding of theater Courtesy GCCSD Courtesy SCHOOLS their Polar Express event.PolarExpress their ALYSONRIVERA,LEFT, the students completed projects projects completed students the story, the reading After 17. Dec. on Express” Polar “The classic, holiday the to read they as pajamas school wore graders first Gribbin Elementary School’s School’s Elementary Gribbin Gribbin’s Polar Courtesy GCCSD Courtesy Express and Sophia Zavala completed writing activities for activities Zavalawriting Sophia completed and in the U.S.the in Military. serving those to letters wrote School STUDENTS ATLANDING es. communitiesthroughpackag-care veterans’activeandduty of needs seeks to lift the spirits that and meet the nonprofit a Gratitude, ation Halloweencandy to donate to Oper- U.S.Militarycollectedandleftover the mentarySchoollettertowrote cookies. and chocolate hot enjoyed they as adaptation film the and watched tickets Express Polar own their decorated studentsday, the the out close To it. after themed it gaes t adn Ele- Landing at graders Fifth Elementary Elementary Courtesy GCCSD Courtesy Bail reforms underscore economic inequality 7 Subtle form of racism has roots in endemic poverty in communities of color 2,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2020 By NADYA NATALY, DARWIN YANES and TIMOTHY DENTON [email protected], [email protected] [email protected]

Part seven in a series.

The Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is concise in the extreme on the subject of bail. “Excessive bail shall not be required,” James Madison wrote with uncharacteristic brevity. The white gentlemen of property and wealth who first debated the nation’s most f u n d a m e n t a l t’s not laws apparently believed that all Iresponsible that needed say- ing on the subject or equitable to was encapsulated keep people i n t h a t o n e phrase. in jail just On its face, the amendment does Nadya Nataly/Herald because they not discriminate PRISON FAMILIES ANONYMOUS founder Barbara Allan, of Hempstead, spoke of the need for bail reform at a Dec. 10 rally in front of can’t afford on the basis of the Nassau County Executive and Legislative Building, saying families suffered under the old bail law. Bail reform, which does away with race or gender, bail for nonviolent offenses, took effect Jan. 1. Critics had also argued that the old bail law disproportionately affected poor African- bail. but it does dis- American and Hispanic defendants who could not afford to make bail. criminate on the SERENA basis of wealth. and women of every ethnicity have fewer ed, they face three options. First, they The opposition LIGUORI For most of the economic opportunities than white men, may be released on their own recogni- Despite nearly universal recognition 230 years since de facto discrimination on the basis of zance — a simple promise to appear. (Data that some form of bail reform is neces- Executive director, the document race and sex is inherent in the system. from various sources show that at least 95 sary, the plan implemented this week has New House was ratified, the “The practice of making the payment percent do appear, according to the Har- drawn sharp, widespread criticism from rest of society of a money bond a requirement for pretri- vard study.) Second, a judge may impose public officials and law-enforcement pro- has struggled to al release discriminates based on wealth, cash bail. Third, the judge may require a fessionals. catch up with those privileged men. exacerbates racial disparities, results in bond, where the accused may be required According to New York State Assem- “The money bail system jails poor peo- over-incarceration and imposes unneces- to pay a percentage of the bond’s value, blyman Michael Montesano, a Republican ple because they are poor, not because sary costs on individuals and society at while providing collateral for the remain- of Glen Head, the changes raise concerns they have been convicted of a crime and large,” according to the Harvard study. der. The cash portion of the bond is the regarding community safety. “It’s outra- not because they are a danger to others,” “The mass incarceration system is like fee charged by the bondsman for posting geous that so many legislators supported professors Chiraag Bains, Colin Doyle, the new Jim Crow, and it’s a way to disen- bail. these overreaching criminal justice Francis Chang and Brook Hopkins wrote franchise people from participation in Generally, the amount of cash bail is reforms [last] year,” he said. in a study entitled “Bail Reform: A Guide society,” said Ben Britton, of New York less — often considerably less — than the Montesano also noted that the changes for State and Local Policy Makers,” Communities for Change, in a conversa- bond, so it favors well-heeled defen- would prevent judges from holding crimi- released last February by Harvard Law tion with the Herald earlier this year. dants several times over. The bail is nals after arrest. “People that do danger- School’s Criminal Justice Policy Pro- “It’s really being used in a way less, second, because defendants ous things are a threat,” he said. “The fact that disadvantages black and gram. “Meanwhile, that same system do not require the services of that they can just walk in and out is a allows dangerous but wealthy people to brown folks.” bail bondsmen and do not pay problem.” post their bond and be released.” the bondsmen’s fee — often as Long Beach Police Department Lt. It is this inequity that the bail reforms Poverty and race Richard DePalma joined the chorus, say- high as 10 percent of the taking effect in New York this week seek in Nassau County ing, “The real losers when it comes to this total. And finally, they spend to redress. Economic disparities were bill are the victims. Ultimately it’s the vic- less time behind bars. The reform is expected to reduce jail borne out starkly in a report tims that live in the communities with the According to a 2018 New York populations dramatically. By eliminating issued by Nassau County people that are going to be released — it’s Civil Liberties Union study, pretrial detention for 90 percent of nonvi- Comptroller Jack Schnir- going to be troublesome for them to see white New Yorkers were twice olent misdemeanors and felonies, liberty man last February. Accord- these people out so quickly.” as likely as blacks under the will no longer depend on economic status. ing to the Schnirman report, “My number one focus is keeping pro- Of the 930 people being held in pretrial black men in Nassau earn roughly 30 per- old bail system to be released on the tecting our residents while enforcing the detention at the Nassau County Correc- cent less than whites for the same work; same day that their bail was set. They law,” Nassau County Executive Laura tional Institution, 619 — two of every for black women, the figure is 40 percent; were also likely to serve shorter periods Curran said. “I want to make sure all resi- three — are being held because of their and Latinas earn least of all — just half in detention. dents know that all Nassau County agen- inability to make bail of as little as $250. of what white men are paid for the same Finally, the algorithm on which flight cies have been extremely diligent in pre- The majority are African-American or or similar work. risk is calculated is biased, since it paring for the successful and smooth tran- Latino. Median income for black households is includes factors such as defendants’ sition to the new bail reform laws, with “The truth is, the system is broken $20,000 per year less than for whites; only arrest history. Blacks are five times more the safety of our residents and our law even before jail becomes an issue,” said 42 percent of blacks own their own homes likely than whites to have arrest records, enforcement as the guidepost.” Serena Liguori, the executive director of versus 71 percent of whites — significant according to a 2019 study by the National As widespread as these concerns may New House, a nonprofit organization that in cases where collateral is required for a Association for the Advancement of Col- be, bail reforms enacted in 1971 prohibit provides support for women returning bond. Of the more than 162,000 businesses ored People. And under the old discovery judges in New York from detaining people home to Nassau and Suffolk counties fol- in Nassau, only about 12,400 — 7.6 percent laws — also reformed, effective Jan. 1 — due to concerns that they will pose a dan- lowing incarceration.“It’s not responsible — are owned by blacks, out of a total of low-income defendants were more likely ger to the community if released, accord- or equitable to keep people in jail just some 44,400 minority-owed businesses. to plead in order to gain their freedom, ing to the Brennan Center for Justice. because they can’t afford bail.” The impact of economic disparity was because they could not afford the cost of And the latest reforms apply only to non- Left unsaid in this discussion is that significant in the context of bail, and cash bail or attorneys, according to the Har- violent offenses. Some three dozen violent because Nassau’s communities of color bail in particular. When people are arrest- vard study. offenses are not subject to the new rules. 8 January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE Girls Basketball: V.S. North at North Shore Gymnastics:...... North Shore at V.S. District Girls...... Basketball: Glen Cove at South Side ...... Boys Basketball: South Side at Glen Cove ...... Boys Basketball: North Shore at V.S. North Wrestling:...... North Shore at Glen Cove ...... B&G Bowling: North Shore at Herricks ...... Wednesday, Jan. 8 Wrestling: Bethpage at Glen Cove ...... Wrestling: North Shore at Roslyn ...... tuesday, Jan. 7 Gymnastics: Roslyn at North Shore ...... Girls Basketball: Jericho at Glen Cove ...... Boys Basketball: Glen Cove at Jericho ...... Girls Basketball: North Shore at Floral Park ...... Boys Swimming: North Shore at Hempstead ...... 4:30B&G Bowling: Mineola at North Shore ...... Monday, Jan. 6 Boys Basketball: Floral Park at North Shore ...... Wrestling: Glen Cove Tournament ...... saturday, Jan. 4 Wrestling: Glen Cove at Roslyn...... Wresting: Plainedge at North Shore ...... 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Photos by Roni Chastain/Herald Gazette LOCAL RESIDENTS GATHERED for the ribbon cutting ceremony at Glen Cove’s North Country Reform Temple on Dec. 22. City celebrates new sign at synagogue Dozens gathered at the North Coun- try Reform Temple on Dec. 22 to cele- brate not only the first day of Hanuk- kah, but also to wit- ness the ribbon cut- ting for the syna- gogues new sign. Along with the tem- ple’s name, the sign also reads, “All are welcome.” The NCRT serves as Glen Cove’s only r e f o r m t e m p l e, offering its congre- g ation a closer RABBI JANET LISS, house of worship than the one in Ros- above attended the lyn located about 10 ceremony with her miles away. Rabbi grand-niece, Anna Janet Liss has led Markert. the congregation since 1996 and has CONGREGANTS worked to connect STAYED AFTER the the diverse commu- ceremony, top-right, nities in Glen Cove. to celebrate the first She offered a prayer day of Hanukkah. and, along with M ayo r T i m o t hy RABBI JANET LISS, Tenke, cut the rib- bon to officiate the far-right, led local temple’s new sign. leaders, left, to the new sign. 10 January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE Original songwriter’s workshop Tuesday, 7 January over922-1212. cure. (516) hang- NOLA traditional a of something “yock-a-mein,” or Sober” is which “Old yock, the as known also especially enjoyed are that dishes other there fare, but breakfast standard are shrimp New after Year’smorning Eve. and Grits the Orleans New in breakfast for eaten traditionally is what discusses gram Bay, St., Main Oyster p.m. 6:30 pro- This Library, East Norwich Bay-East89 Oyster New New Orleans Year Monday, 6 January 922-6808. 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Courtesy Loggia Glen Cove No. 1016 CHILDREN WERE SURPRISED with a visit from Santa at Loggia Glen Cove No. 1016. Loggia G.C. celebrates Christmas Loggia Glen Cove No. 1016 Inc., Order ment for the children with music,

Sons and Daughters of Italy in America games, magic tricks, face painting and 1069895 held its annual Children’s Christmas cotton candy. The children were treated Party early last month. It was a wonder- to a delicious lunch, and they were all ful day for the children, parents and surprised when Santa stopped by with grandparents. They had great entertain- gifts for all. “Touching & hilariously funny.” – Broadway World

Sometimes it’s harder to like someone than it is to love them DENNIS GRIMALDI PRESENTS LEN CARIOU Courtesy Nassau BOCES BARRY TECH PRINCIPAL Peter Dalton and In-District Assistant Principal Maddy Hackett CRAIG BIERKO congratulated Glen Cove student Ariana Garcia. WRITTEN BY GEORGE EASTMAN Three G.C. teens honored by BOCES DIRECTED BY Nassau BOCES named three Glen sau BOCES Barry Tech career and KAREN CARPENTER Cove City School District teens Stu- technical education high school. At dents of the Quarter on Dec. 23. Diaha- Barry Tech, Cardenas studies cosmetol- na Cardenas, Ariana Garcia and Mar- ogy, Ariana studies barbering and Mar- 131 W. 55th St - NYCITYCENTER.org - 212-581-1212 lon Rivera Ortega were all honored for lon studies compute game design and HarryTownsendsLastStand.com their grades and work ethic at the Nas- programming. 1070267 12 HERALD Crossword Puzzle January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2020 — GLEN COVE January 2,

Courtesy Tammy Lanham DYLAN LANHAM, RIGHT, and his sister, Appolonya Lanham, studied their candles during the service at the Glen Cove Christian Church. Christmas prayer in G.C. Dozen of Glen Cove residents gath- ty’s faith and the birth of Jesus. Resi- ered at the Glen Cove Christian Church dents held candles during services as to celebrate the church’s Christmas Eve they heard the pastors’ sermons. service on Dec. 24. The mass, held by The Glen Cove Christian Church is Pastors Tommy Lanham and Joe Cor- located at 74 Walnut Road, in Glen Cove. tale, celebrated the Christian communi- Services are held on Sundays at 9 a.m.

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The holidays have come and Slowly cook bacon in a large, heavy- 1 cup cubed onion potatoes, skin left on and diced bottomed skillet over medium heat until fat 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced gone, now settle in for some is rendered and bacon is crisp, about 7 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin 1 bunch (about 1 pound) kale, halved winter nesting. minutes. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon steak, cut into 1-inch cubes and chopped into thin ribbons and drain on paper towels; set bacon aside. 3/4 cup chicken stock 4 cups chicken broth Increase heat to medium-high, arrange 3 bay leaves 1 tablespoon dried thyme he kitchen beckons in January; tasty Brussels sprouts cut-side down in the 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves 1 teaspoon dried oregano comforting foods are sure to warm rendered bacon fat and cook, without 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, coarsely 1 bay leaf T the heart and soul — and help get stirring, until sprouts begin to crisp and ground 1 rind Parmesan or Pecorino cheese everyone started on that New Year’s brown on the cut face, about 2 minutes. 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional, but adds great flavor) resolution to eat healthier. Add the onion and toss to combine with 1/4 cup dry red wine 1 can white beans, like navy, cannellini, Experiment with new culinary the sprouts; cook, stirring occasionally, or Great Northern, drained and rinsed creations — “Top Chef”-style — that until onion is translucent, about 4-5 Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss vegetables Salt and pepper to taste incorporate bold flavors for delicious minutes. Add the broth, vermouth, and with 1 tablespoon of the oil. Arrange in results. Nothing pleases the senses quite dried cranberries, scraping up any fond single layer on large baking sheet. Roast 20 Set a dutch oven or large soup pot over like a hearty meal on chilly evening. from the bottom of the skillet, and bring to minutes or until vegetables are golden medium-high heat and add the oil. When Try adding these recipes to your a fast simmer. Cover, reduce heat to brown. the oil is hot, add the sausage and sauté repertoire. medium, and cook until the sprouts soften, Meanwhile, heat remaining 1 tablespoon until the sausage is golden brown on all about 10 minutes. oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. sides. Remove the sausage and drain on a Meanwhile, cook the pasta until just al Brown beef in batches. Return all beef to paper towel. dente, reserving 1⁄4 cup of the cooking skillet. Add roasted vegetables, stock, wine, Reduce heat to medium and add the water. Transfer pasta to the skillet with the salt, pepper, thyme and bay leaves. onion. Sauté until the onion is translucent sprouts and liquid and toss continuously Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; and then add the potatoes, about five over medium-high heat for an additional simmer 10 minutes or until sauce is minutes. Sauté until the edges of the 1-2 minutes, or until most of the liquid is slightly thickened. Remove bay leaves potatoes are starting to turn transparent, absorbed. (If pasta is too dry, add reserved before serving. about five minutes. Add the garlic and cooking water a tablespoon at a time.) sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper and serve Add 1/4 cup of chicken broth and the garnished with Parmesan cheese and kale to the pot. Stir to coat everything with reserved bacon. chicken broth and then cover the pot with A satisfying plate of pasta is especially a lid. Stir the kale every three minutes welcoming on a cold winter day. until it is barely tender, adding more broth as needed if the pot becomes dry, about 12 Fettucine with Brussels minutes total. Sprouts and Cranberries Add the rest of the broth, thyme, 4 slices bacon (approximately), cut into oregano, bay leaf, cheese rind, and 2 1/2-inch pieces teaspoons of salt. If the veggies aren’t quite covered, add extra broth or water. Bring the 2 cups (about 12 ounces) Brussels A rustic, flavorful soup loaded with beans sprouts, trimmed and vertically halved soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce and kale can be flavorful centerpiece to heat to medium and simmer until the kale 1 medium onion, sliced healthy, satisfying meal. This filling soup 1 cup chicken broth A classic stick-to-your-ribs stew is a terrific is completely tender and the potatoes are has a hint of heat from the sausage, giving cooked through. Add the sausage and white 1⁄4 cup dry vermouth warmer-upper, served with a hearty bread it a zesty, warm, spicy flavor. 1⁄2 cup dried cranberries, coarsely or corn bread. beans. Remove bay leaf and cheese rind. chopped Kale and Sausage Soup Taste for seasonings and salt. 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Dr. Paul Brenner and his wife Debbie. Interior Designer for 67 years. held at St. Boniface Martyr Church. Inter- Sybil Bernstein Sybil was born in Far Rockaway to Her hundreds of clients refused to part ment Holy Rood Cemetery. McLaughlin Sybil Bernstein, 96, of Glen Cove, died Anna and Isadore Brenner, and grew up with her, continuing to use her for redeco- Kramer Megiel Funeral Home made the peacefully at home. in Cedarhurst. She graduated from Law- rating current homes, new homes, week- arrangements. Sybil was predeceased by her husband rence High School, and studied at the end and vacation retreats, offices and for Donations can be made in her name to: of 57 years, Elliot Bernstein, her daugh- Philadelphia School of Industrial Arts the homes of their children and grand- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 ter, Eve, and son, Andrew. and University of Pennsylvania. She children. Sybil designed for her neigh- St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9958. She is survived by four sons, who she went on to study lighting and was a long bors, friends and businesses as far away dearly loved, Alexander, Daniel, Steven time member of the American Society of as China and Hong Kong. Sybil retired at Angelo Stanco and Adam; her daughters-in-law Donna, Interior Designers. age 90. Dale, Alicia, her five grandchildren She and her husband Elliot raised She enjoyed staying abreast of and dis- Angelo Stanco, 90, of Glen Cove, died Rachel, Sarah, Anna Rose and her hus- their children in Cedarhurst and Rock- cussing current events and politics, cook- on Dec. 24. He was the husband of band Patrick, Douglas and his wife Kris- ville Center. For the last 34 years Sybil ing delicious food, reading biographies, Antonetta, Father of Antonio (Maria), tie, Drew and his wife Blakie, her three lived in Glen Cove and Marsh Harbor, in raising beautiful flowers and vegetables Theresa (Nunzio) and Maria (Joseph), great-grandchildren Ellie, Hudson, Andie the Bahamas. in her garden and talking about philoso- grandfather of seven and great-grandfa- and her sister Claire Brenner and brother Sybil was a well-known and respected phy with her women’s group, who met at ther of three. He was also survived by

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LGLE1 supportive, both personally and philan- Visitations were held at the Dodge- 0102 thropically, of her humanitarian, environ- Thomas Funeral Home. Mass was held at mental, educational and political beliefs. the Church of St. Rocco’s. Entombment PUBLIC NOTICES The Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home Holy Rood Cemetery. arranged her funeral. LEGAL NOTICE Corporation, any existing Attorney for Seller Plaintiff’s Attorney In lieu of flowers, donations can be NOTICE OF SALE OF tenancy and prompt 500 Bausch & Lomb Place, 500 Bausch & Lomb Place Obituary Notices COLLATERAL payment of the purchase Suite 700 Rochester, NY 14604 made in her name to the: Andrew J. Bern- RE:3 Edwards Street, Unit price according to the Terms Rochester, New York 14604 Tel.: 855-227-5072 stein Foundation, 1 Industrial Way West 2F, Roslyn Heights, NY of Sale issued by Seller. The 855.227.5072 118086 Obituary notices, with or without 11577 sale shall be “as is, where is 118145 Bldg. A-P Eatontown, NJ 07724, or your photographs can be submitted by PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, that, and with all faults” and LEGAL NOTICE local PBS station, or to one of your own LEGAL NOTICE Glen Cove School District individuals as well as local funeral pursuant to the New York subject to any prior liens. favorite charities. Uniform Commercial Code, No bid shall be accepted STATE OF NEW YORK Kindergarten and establishments. They should be typed and State of New York Mortgage with any contingency of any SUPREME COURT: COUNTY P r e - K i n d e r g a r t e n Agency (“Seller”), as nature. A deposit of ten OF NASSAU Registration double spaced. The name of the individual secured creditor of Danielle percent (10%) of the bid M&T BANK 2020-2021 A. DeRosa, (“Debtor”), will amount must be paid at Plaintiff, Registration for Carole Mancusi or funeral establishment submitting the sell all of the right, title and sale, in the form of a vs. Kindergarten will begin on obituary should be included. A contact interest of the Debtor in the certified check payable to JOAN BLACKER LEVINE January 6, 2020 through Carole Mancusi, of Glen Cove, died on A/K/A JOAN BLACKER- April 3, 2020 between the phone number must be included. There is collateral described below “Woods Oviatt Gilman Dec. 19. She was the beloved wife of the at public sale. The collateral LLP.” Seller makes no LEVINE A/K/A JOAN A. hours of 8:30 a.m. and no charge for obituaries. to be sold is described as warranty or representation LEVINE, STANLEY LEVINE 12:30 p.m. late Daniel A, devoted mother of Maria A/K/A STANLEY E. LEVINE, “ To enter follows: in connection with the sale, (David), Jack (Cathy), Donna and the late 1. UCC Financing Statement except that it has a security et al., Kindergarten, children must Send to: [email protected] or 2 Endo recorded on October 21, interest in the collateral and Defendants be five years old on or Michael (Nicole) and loving grandmother 2019 covering the Stock that the transfer is made NOTICE OF SALE IN before December 1 of the of Rebecca, Daniel and John. Mass was Blvd., Garden City, NY 11530 Certificate representing 358 free and clear of its security FORECLOSURE school year. shares of stock and interest. The warranties of PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT Registration packets are Proprietary Lease for Unit merchantability and fitness In pursuance of a Judgment available at the following No. 2F at 3 Edwards Street, are expressly disclaimed. of Foreclosure and Sale locations: Unit 2F, Roslyn Heights, NY The sale shall be conducted entered in the office of the “ Glen Cove 11577. without recourse to Seller, County Clerk of Nassau School Website - Our THE GREAT BOOK GURU except for breach of an County on April 24, 2019, District, Central Registration 2. 358 shares of stock per express warranty contained the Referee named in the “ District Office the Stock Certificate and in this Notice of Sale. The Order to Substitute Referee (Thayer House) located at Power issued by Roslyn Debtor is entitled to an granted on January 21, 154 Dosoris Lane 2020, will sell in one parcel “ S c h o o l The best of the best Gardens Tenants Corp. accounting of the unpaid (“Corporation”) represented indebtedness. 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Send a message to Albany to fix bad criminal justice laws 2,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2020

f all the columns I’ve written They also confer on criminal defendants the public the opportunity to weigh in turn over pictures of the inside of a for the Heralds, none has gen- broad new discovery power to potentially and express legitimate concerns. home, cell phone numbers and data to a Oerated more vigorous comment stymie investigations and intimidate But as the upcoming state legislative defendant while that defendant is likely than my last one, “Criminals’ both victims and witnesses. session approaches in Albany, there’s out on the street under the drastically early release threatens public safety,” in Let’s start with the coming early- something we can all do. A bipartisan loosened new bail law. Or a witness to a the Dec. 12-18 issue. People have reached release fiasco. Communities across New bill (Senate Bill 6861) has been intro- crime who is forced to provide his or her out to me to share their concern and out- York state face the immi- duced to fix this bad law identity and personal information even rage at the seriously flawed criminal jus- nent release of thousands “for defendants who pose a before a trial has begun. This is a danger- tice legislation that was buried deep in of defendants. Bail will still threat to public safety, to ous prescription for terrorizing victims the 2018 state bud- be required for all violent n Nassau allow greater judicial dis- and witnesses, suppressing justice, and get. felonies and certain nonvio- I cretion in setting a secur- rewarding criminals. This new law is lent felonies, but in Nassau and Suffolk ing order with respect to a But help may be on the way to fix this so flawed that it and Suffolk counties, hun- counties, defendant’s prior felony bad law. Local officials across the state demands correc- dreds of prisoners will be convictions, failure to make are standing up and rallying in opposi- tion in the upcom- let out of jail. In New York hundreds of an appearance in court, or tion to these pre-trial gifts to criminal ing legislative ses- City, thousands more may subsequent arrests while defendants. The respected and influen- sion. But the only be released. And in the prisoners will be awaiting trial” (bit. tial New York Conference of Mayors — thing that’s going future, fewer people who let out of jail. ly/364FXHs). If that sounds representing mayors of both parties to move the politi- are arrested will face deten- as reasonable to you as it around the state — has taken a strong ALFONSE cians in Albany to tion under new “bail does to me, let your state stance against the new law, citing both D’AMATO fix this mistake is reforms” that severely limit legislators know you sup- the danger to the public and the enor- for the public to judges’ discretion in setting bail to keep port the bill and want it considered — mous cost this law, essentially an rise up, speak out, criminals off the street and assure they and passed — when the Legislature unfunded mandate, would impose on and demand it! will show up for trial. reconvenes this month. localities. Elected officials, including mayors, There’s a groundswell of opposition to Unfortunately, as bad as the ill-advised Let’s hope that even in this era of one- judges, district attorneys and law these poorly conceived “reforms.” Legis- bail law changes are, there are equally party rule in Albany, where only the enforcement authorities, are all legiti- lators across the state are feeling the heat worse provisions in the so-called crimi- most vociferously anti-law enforcement mately worried about the effect the law for passing such major criminal law nal justice reforms that could paralyze powers seem to have sway, that voices of will have on public safety, along with the changes in the dead of night at the hur- justice for victims of crime and witness- reason will prevail, and these bad laws enormous cost and administrative bur- ried end of the last legislative session. es. These changes in the discovery- will be fixed. dens it will impose on an already badly You can be sure most weren’t fully before-trial procedures would allow stretched criminal justice system. The informed about what the changes meant, defendants to demand detailed personal Al D’Amato, a former U.S. senator from changes include several objectionable and didn’t have a real opportunity to information on victims’ and witnesses’ New York, is the founder of Park Strate- provisions that will force judges to grant examine or challenge them. That’s the identities, including photos, home gies LLC, a public policy and business criminals early release by severely limit- way questionable legislation is deliber- addresses and electronic records. Imag- development firm. Comments about this ing judicial discretion in setting bail. ately passed in Albany, without giving ine a victim of a burglary being forced to column? [email protected] My resolution is not to become that person

don’t want to be the person who other side have begun to fray. We witness Trump and his enablers have abandoned private life, desperate in his fortune, bold wakes up every morning hoping to offensive behavior, alarming decisions conservatism and longstanding Republi- in his temper” coming to power. Impeach- Ihear that President Trump had a and indifference to suffering, and our can principles and replaced them with ment, Hamilton wrote, was a mechanism heart attack or a stroke. I don’t want anger metastasizes into contempt and Trumpism, an empty faith led by a bogus to protect the nation “from the abuse or to wish for Mitch McConnell to have an hatred. prophet. In a recent survey, a majority of violation of some public trust.” unfortunate encounter with an 18-wheeler Trump’s authoritarian behavior leaves Republican voters reported that they con- The L.A. Times wrote, “All presidential — or Kellyanne, or Lindsey, or the dude many people feeling intense- sider Mr. Trump a better elections are uniquely consequential, but who switched parties last week, hoping ly frustrated and helpless. president than Lincoln . . .” a good case can be made that the next one for a Trump bump. People who hold themselves Katrina Vanden Heuvel is the most important of our lives. The I realized to a high standard of et us keep wrote in The Washington time has come to undo the great mistake recently that an speech, behavior and even L Post that Trump’s greatest of 2016 and drive Trump out of office at unintended conse- thought are showing the faith with folly is “his disgraceful the ballot box. It is time to pull our coun- quence of resist- strain of three years of the ourselves and not denial of the threat posed try out of the illiberal abyss into which it ing the Trump Donald Trump Road Show. by catastrophic climate is sinking and put it on a path toward rea- presidency is Still, we can resist with let the Trump effect change. No matter who wins son and fairness and empathy and con- becoming some- class and dignity. Mark the Democratic presidential structive engagement with the world.” one you don’t want Galli, editor of Christianity drag us into the nomination, Trump’s open Let us keep faith with ourselves and to be. People of Today, wrote, “The facts in gutter with him. hostility toward any action not let the Trump effect drag us into the good heart and this instance are unambig- on climate will elevate it to gutter with him. RANDI good will, who feel uous: The president of the a defining issue in the 2020 For myself, I will not pass along mean- threatened by United States attempted to campaign.” spirited anti-Trump jokes. Our political KREISS Trump’s crimes use his political power to coerce a foreign USA Today recently wrote, “In his crisis is too dire. I will not make fun of and misdemean- leader to harass and discredit one of the thuggish effort to trade American arms Melania or the other Trumpsters, ors, have been president’s political opponents . . . That for foreign dirt on former Vice President although satire is tempting. I will not pushed to excesses in speech and thought is not only a violation of the Constitu- Joe Biden and his son Hunter, Trump exaggerate, contort or misrepresent the that never would have surfaced before the tion; more importantly, it is profoundly resembles not so much Clinton as he does facts to suit my political point of view. ugly assaults on democracy by Team immoral.” Richard Nixon, another corrupt president What I will do is continue to have this Trump. In The New York Times, Steve who tried to cheat his way to reelection.” forum for ideas and debate, continue to The dissonance in D.C. is crazy-mak- Schmidt, George Conway III, Rick Wilson This isn’t partisan politics as usual. It express my opinions and, most important, ing. We see one thing with our own eyes and John Weaver, all former Republicans is precisely the type of abuse the founders hold love in my heart, and let that trump and are told something else. and/or Conservatives, wrote, “Congres- had in mind when they wrote impeach- hate. After being pounded for years by the sional Republicans have embraced and ment into the Constitution. Alexander tsunami of threats and falsehoods coming copied Mr. Trump’s cruelty and defended Hamilton supported a robust presidency, Copyright 2019 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be from the White House, those of us on the and even adopted his corruption. Mr. but worried about “a man unprincipled in reached at [email protected]. 18 ______GLEN COVE ______HERALD Gazette HERALD EDITORIAL Established 1991 Incorporating Gold Coast Gazette Laura Lane Senior Editor ronny reyes There’s nothing to fear in bail-reform law Assistant Editor ■ ew York state’s new, long-over- but they didn’t, so they stayed locked up. financial benefits for low-level defendants. angeLa FeeLey due bail reform law, which Meanwhile, if you were affluent enough Rather than languishing in jail, they JuDITH rIVera passed last April and took effect to afford bail, you got out of jail, and were could be working, which many would do Advertising Account Executives N oFFIce Jan. 1, is desperately needed. free to carry on with your life with your if not for their incarceration. Beyond that, 2 Endo Boulevard Changes to the law were last made in 1971. family — and potentially earn a living. however, there are financial benefits for Garden City, NY 11530 Requiring anyone and everyone to Because of economic inequities, the old us all. Phone: (516) 569-4000 make bail, regardless of the offense, led to bail system tended to favor white defen- The five most populous counties in New Fax: (516) 569-4942 Web: glencove.liherald.com large numbers of mostly poor African- dants over those of color. And a Harvard York state outside New York City, includ- E-mail: [email protected] American and Hispanic offenders being University study showed that punishment ing Nassau, spend an average of $114 mil- January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 2020 — GLEN COVE January 2, Twitter: @NSHeraldGazette incarcerated for months while awaiting tended to be harsher for blacks and Lati- lion per year to incarcerate prisoners, or Copyright © 2019 trial or a plea agreement. nos. Thus, racial bias was built into the about $115,000 per inmate, according to the Richner Communications, Inc. The new law will allow most defendants system from the outset. Civil Liberties Union. Releasing low-level HERALD who are charged with nonviolent crimes According to research by New Hour for defendants who couldn’t make bail on Jan. COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS and misdemeanors to be released after Women and Children, of the 2,400 people 1 could save the county hundreds of thou- Robert Richner their arraignment without having to in jail on Long Island before Jan. 1, rough- sands, if not millions of dollars a year — Edith Richner make bail. Hardliners have argued ly 70 percent were unable to make bail money that it desperately needs to help fill Publishers, 1964-1987 against the new law, saying it will allow during the pre-trial period. On Jan. 1, 619 its coffers, or that could be used to fund ■ thousands of potential offenders onto our prisoners were eligible for release from youth and drug-prevention services to stop cLIFForD rIcHner sTuarT rIcHner streets, where they could continue their the Nassau County jail, according to state crime before it starts. Publishers criminal ways. records. Roughly one-third were expected Will there be problems with bail mIcHaeL boLogna News flash: Any one of these offenders to be released. And the county announced reform? Questionable cases, quirks in the Vice President - Operations could have been on the streets in the past, on Dec. 31 that it would let go 29. system? No doubt. On balance, though, roberT Kern if only they had had the cash to make bail, The new law has obvious personal and bail reform is good for us all. General Manager ■ scoTT brInTon Executive Edtitor JIm Harmon Hatred has no place on L.I. in 2020 sanDra marDenFeLD Copy Editors ew York saw a spike in hate caust Memorial and Tolerance Center of institutions from violent extremism. cHrIsTIna DaLy crimes directed at the Jewish Nassau County, in Glen Cove, was vandal- As part of New York’s Securing Commu- Photo Editor community toward the end of ized with anti-Semitic graffiti that included nities Against Hate Crimes Grant Program, Tony beLLIssImo N Sports Editor 2019 — during Hanukkah, of all swastikas. Imagine that: Someone actually funds were allocated to enhance security at Karen bLoom times. It was particularly disturbing given had the audacity to deface an institution local religious schools and cultural centers. Calendar Editor that the holidays are traditionally a time of whose purpose is to remember the 6 million Long Island will receive more than $2 mil- ■ good will, when crime rates tend to drop. Jews killed during World War II, with the lion in state funding for safety improve- rHonDa gLIcKman The trend was, perhaps, not surprising, symbol of that evil. ments, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Vice President - Sales given that hate crimes reached a 16-year The Hanukkah stabbing of five in Mon- office. This is a much-needed step that will eLLen reynoLDs high in 2019, according to an FBI report sey, N.Y.,; the December attack at a kosher no doubt protect people. Classified Manager released in November. Hispanics have con- market in Jersey City, N.J., in which a local Still, we could all do more. In 2020, we LorI berger Digital Sales Manager sistently been the targets of many of these yeshiva and Catholic school were riddled by must speak out against acts of bias, dis- ■ crimes nationwide, but in New York, half of gunfire; and the mass shooting at the Tree crimination and racism, wherever and JeFFrey negrIn all hate crimes have been aimed at Jews. of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh in October whenever we see them, in order to stamp Creative Director Shortly before the holidays, the Holo- 2018 underscore the need to protect Jewish out the hatred that is brewing in our nation. byron sTeWarT Production Supervisor craIg carDone Art Director LETTERS ■ DIanne ramDass Circulation Director Thank you, Mrs. Sullivan ■ To the Editor: HeraLD communITy neWsPaPers Baldwin Herald I attended the Deasy School Holiday Concert on December 13 at Bellmore Herald Life the Wunsch Center in which my granddaughter participated with East Meadow Herald Franklin Square/Elmont Herald her kindergarten class, and I thought it was superb. The kids from Freeport Leader the kindergarten, first and second grades were enthusiastic and Long Beach Herald Lynbrook/East Rockaway Herald sang well, read their lines, and above all, seemed to be having fun. Malverne/West Hempstead Herald I want to commend the person whom I suspect was the genius Merrick Herald Life behind such a great program, Joy Sullivan from the middle Nassau Herald Oceanside/Island Park Herald school, who is in charge of theater production. I can only imagine Oyster Bay Herald Guardian how much effort was involved in putting this show together with Rockaway Journal the three Deasy grades in a short period of time leading up to the Rockville Centre Herald South Shore Record holidays. It was probably as close as one can get to herding cats, Valley Stream Herald but the results were spectacular. I perused the program over and Wantagh Herald Citizen over again and noted that, while everyone else involved with the Seaford Herald Citizen schools was thanked, Sullivan did not receive any mention in the member: Local Media Association program. So, I mention her here in the hope that she gets the rec- New York Press Association Published by ognition she is due. Well done! richner communications, Inc. DAVE NIERI 2 Endo Blvd. Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 569-4000 OPINIONS 19

In 2020, let’s resolve to save L.I.’s aquifers 2,GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE — January 2020

n January 2018, officials in Cape someday. That’s because we take our water from farms — mostly organic farms. Then, Town, South Africa, issued a dire We think of Long Island as this really underground stores. Every time we dump World War II brought heavy industry — Iwarning: In three months, the city of big, really long island. It isn’t an especially a chemical into the ground — purposely and chemical contamination. The chemi- O 4 million people would run out of large space, however, given the number of or inadvertently — it leeches down cals that are now showing up in our drink- water unless urgent conservation action people who live here — nearly 2.9 million through the soil and into our groundwater ing water were dumped — accidentally or e was taken. The city was fast counting in Nassau and Suffolk counties, to say and drinking water. otherwise — sometime in the past eight t down to what officials called “Day Zero.” nothing of Queens and Groundwater is found at decades. That’s a single human lifetime. o Action — and desperately needed rainfall Brooklyn. We know we’re or near the surface, unlike What will Long Island’s water supply r — staved off catastrophe. overpopulated by the traffic the drinking water that we look like 80 years from now, in 2100? Will t On Long Island, jams on our parkways and e can’t pull from aquifers deep in future Long Islanders still be able to draw we should take expressways, and our popu- W the earth. I live in south water from our aquifers, or will they be at what happened in lation is only predicted to continue Merrick, where the water the mercy of New York City to supply Cape Town — 7,800 grow in the coming decades. to suck more table is high because of its them? miles away, on the Increased population proximity to Merrick Bay. If Now, not later, is the time to begin pre- other end of the will, we hope and trust, water out of the I dig down in the ground serving our aquifers so we have an inheri- Earth — as an bring greater economic out- three feet or so, water col- tance to give our children and their chil- object lesson in put, and hence a stronger ground than lects in a pool at the bottom dren. That means drastically reducing what could occur local economy. It will also, rainfall recharges. of the hole. That’s ground- use. here if do not however, further strain our water. Ask yourself, do I really need an auto- SCOTT value water, our already strained resources The so-called Bethpage matic sprinkler system? If I have one, do I BRINTON most precious — in particular, our water plume, a slurry of highly need to run it daily, including when it resource, as we supply, which is ironic, given that we are toxic chemicals, has been flowing for rains? Do I need my own pool that I hardly should. surrounded by water. decades in groundwater from Bethpage ever swim in? What’s wrong with a public Seriously. We are surrounded, however, by south toward Wantagh and the Great pool? Why do I let the water run while I’m Long Islanders get their water from undrinkable saltwater. Desalinization is a South Bay. Grumman and the Navy may shaving or brushing my teeth? Could I — aquifers — underground stores hundreds future possibility, but it is prohibitively have dumped the chemicals at a one-time heaven forbid — take shorter showers? j of feet beneath the surface that were thou- expensive at the moment, requiring mas- airplane manufacturing plant in central Such questions might be thought of as e sands of years in the making. An aquifer sive amounts of energy. So, at least for Bethpage, or somehow the chemicals sacrilegious here, in the nation’s first sub- m is like a bank account. If you withdraw now, scratch desalinization off the list of escaped on their own. Either way, they’re urb, where consumption is king, but more w more money than you deposit, eventually possible solutions to our impending water in the groundwater, and the State Depart- of us must become heretics. Otherwise, e you run out of cash. Same deal with an crisis. ment of Environmental Conservation pre- future Long Islanders could very well face d aquifer. Suck more water out of it than is State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a Democrat dicted recently that cleaning up the mess their own Day Zero. s recharged through rainfall and you run from Long Beach, recently proposed tap- could take a century. c out of fresh water to drink. ping into the New York City water system It seemingly takes a long time for water Scott Brinton is the Herald Community p In 2020, consider making this one reso- — at least in western Nassau. The propos- to seep down from the surface to the aqui- Newspapers’ executive editor and an c lution, if you’re into that sort of thing: al came after it was determined that much fers, but not really that long. Industrial adjunct professor at the Hofstra Universi- i Conserve water. And not just this year. of Long Island’s drinking water is tainted activity didn’t begin in earnest on Long ty Herbert School of Communication. Every year for the rest of your life. The by minute amounts of potentially cancer- Island until the middle of the 20th century. Comments about this column? SBrinton@ generations to follow will thank you causing chemicals. Until the 1930s, the Island was full of liherald.com.

LETTERS FRAMEWORK Courtesy Nancy Friedman published court documents, confirm- I Singas’s prosecution ing that Terry committed this crime on a of Terry tepid minimum of three different occasions. Sin- t gas should have appointed a special prose- u cutor because she had a conflict of interest — To the Editor: since Terry had been involved with her w I was thunderstruck by your editorial, original campaign for district attor- f “The voters have given Singas a mandate” ney. Instead, Singas did the complete oppo- (Dec. 19-25), proclaiming that the Nassau site. She dropped the prosecution in its County voters delivered a mandate for Dis- entirety. One of her assistant district attor- trict Attorney Singas and the suggestion neys told the judge that Singas decided to that she earned that mandate, with her drop the case because the new crime “was comprehensive prosecution of Gerard an isolated incident.” Terry, the former chairman of the Town of This was an egregious decision. This North Hempstead Democratic Party. Singas crime should have been taken seriously may be an above-average district attorney, and prosecuted. The Herald should have but her office deserves no praise for its lambasted Singas for giving Terry special exceptionally tepid prosecution of Terry. treatment. He failed to pay his taxes for more than Singas shellacked her opponent on Elec- 15 years before he was arrested by federal tion Day. I don’t believe the voters gave her authorities. The Nassau County authorities a “mandate,” but they did present her with arrested the man while he was already in the honor to serve as our district attorney. I p custody. Local prosecutors did nothing but hope and pray that she serves with distinc- t follow the lead of federal prosecutors. tion. u Far more telling, however, is that Terry T was caught practicing law without a MICHAEL WEINSTOCK license more than a year after he had been Former Brooklyn assistant i disbarred. district attorney a The Great Neck Record published photo- Weinstock is running for Congress in the 3rd A common scene in a city with more than 60 miles of canals — Amsterdam graphs of Terry illegally practicing law in t the local courthouse. The newspaper also District. f 20 January 2, 2020 — GLEN COVE HERALD GAZETTE 266 Sea Cliff Avenue, Sea Cliff, NY | 516.759.6822 Sea Cliff Office S R U O Y D N A U O Y O T New Year Happy Each Office isIndependently Ownedand Operated danielgale.com

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