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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 January 2020 — GLEN COVE 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 HERALD GAZETTE — January2020 GLEN COVE 2, rated state of district buildings’ doors and heating and cooling systems.